Great Company with Jamie Laing

Megan McKenna gave us some of reality TV’s most iconic moments on TOWIE, Celebrity Big Brother and Ex on the Beach. Since then, she’s reinvented herself, building a successful music career and sharing wholesome cooking and lifestyle content enjoyed by millions online.

But behind the scenes, Megan has been navigating something incredibly difficult. She was robbed by masked men in terrifying circumstances that left her feeling unsafe in the UK.

Megan hasn’t spoken publicly about what happened to her. Until now. She joined me on Great Company for an exclusive conversation about the night her worst fear came true.

In this conversation, Megan shares:
- The terrifying robbery that changed her life
- The lasting impact of trauma and learning to feel safe again
- Reinventing herself after reality TV
- Her fertility journey and becoming a mum

Megan is truly a beautiful soul and I’m so grateful she trusted us with her story.

Megan McKenna is Great Company.

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THE CREDITS
Producers: Helen Burke & Emma Rae Woodhouse
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Joe Ferrari
Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
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Luke Evans is an actor and singer who began his career on stage. He's since starred in over 40 movies including Beauty and the Beast, Fast and Furious 6 and The Girl on the Train.

Luke came on Great Company at the start of last year and his story is just incredible. Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, in a strict religious community, Luke knew his true identity was in conflict with his beliefs. After persistent bullying throughout his schooling, at age 16, he left home, and his new life began.

In this Great Moment, Luke discuss his upbringing in Wales, his sexuality and how he seized the opportunities he really wanted.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
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THE CREDITS
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
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Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest growing social apps for women.

I started Great Company because I wanted to connect with people again. Despite being more connected than ever online, many of us have never felt lonelier.

That's how Michelle felt after becoming a mum to her son, Finn. Instead of accepting that loneliness, she decided to build the community she wished she'd had. That's how Peanut was born.

Since launching in 2017, Peanut has grown to over 5 million registered users, offering women a safe space to ask questions, find support and build connections through every stage of life.

In this conversation, Michelle shares:
Her journey from law to dating app companies
Why she left Bumble to start her app, Peanut
What she thinks makes a great leader and entrepreneur
How Peanut grew from an idea into a community of over 5 million women
The one piece of advice she'd give every founder

Michelle is proof that some of the best businesses start by solving problems you've lived yourself.

Michelle Kennedy is Great Company.

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
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TikTok – @greatcompanypodcast
Jamie – @jamielaing

And if you’ve got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at:
greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS
Producers: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett & Emma Gill
Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Pegg is a legend of the entertainment industry, with a career spanning more than 30 years.

Growing up in Gloucester with a cinema just down the road, Simon’s deep love of films was fostered early on. From Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End to Star Trek and the Mission: Impossible franchise, he’s built one of the most beloved bodies of work.

I grew up watching Simon’s films, so getting the chance to meet him was surreal. We talked about everything from working with Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams to our shared love of horror movies and what it means to be a good dad.

In this conversation, Simon shares:

Why he’ll never make a sequel to the Cornetto Trilogy
Being the child of divorce and what that’s taught him as a parent
His favourite thing about his best friend, Nick Frost
The moment he got the call for Mission: Impossible

Simon is a reminder that turning a childhood passion into a lifelong career isn't about luck, it's about never letting go of the thing you love.

Simon Pegg is Great Company.

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If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
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TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast
Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS
Producers: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett
Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Love Island FINAL day!

As another long, hot summer in the villa comes to an end, it feels like the perfect time to look back at my conversation with Love Island royalty, Chloe Burrows.

Chloe is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. Since leaving the villa, she’s built an incredible career as a podcaster, TV presenter, and all-round good vibes.

In this Great Moment, Chloe reveals what it was really like inside the villa and how it felt to return to the real world after becoming famous overnight.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast
TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.