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That Gaby Roslin Podcast: Reasons To Be Joyful

255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratings

Gaby Roslin wants to spread joy and THAT is what this podcast is all about.


Each week, she welcomes a famous face to the studio to find out what makes them smile, chuckle and belly laugh.


We find out what brings them joy in their lives and, in our bonus Show & Tell episode, get a glimpse into their lives as they tell us about an object they love, and why.


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Episodes

Joe Wicks

December 05, 2023 18:02 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

Joe Wicks joins Gaby for a natter about body health, mental health, joy and laughter! Joe talks about how he's changed his relationship with his phone and now doesn't keep it in the bedroom. This is one of the things he's put in his new book, Feel Good 15, which looks at food, exercise, mental health and life hacks. As well as this, Joe talks about feeling good in himself, his famous fart and what makes him laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show n Tell with Ruth Madeley

December 01, 2023 00:28 - 4 minutes - 6.51 MB

For our little Friday extra, Ruth Madeley (star of Dr Who and Years and Years) tells us about the thing that brings her joy! (oh, and a hilaair story about Russel T Davies as well...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Madeley

November 28, 2023 18:03 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

Dr Who star, Ruth Madeley, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joyful! They chat about her amazing career, including roles in Years & Years - and the new series of Dr. Who - and also start an official David Tennant and Russel T. Davies fan club. Ruth quashes the rumour that she'll be appearing in Strictly next year and tries to give us as much info as she can about the new series, without any spoilers. We think she manages it!?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Show n Tell with Stephen Schwartz

November 24, 2023 09:31 - 5 minutes - 7.02 MB

Stephen Schwartz (the legendary composer of Wicked, Prince Of Egypt, Godspell and many other musicals) shares his object of joy with Gaby... ...and....SINGS! ACTUALLY SINGS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Schwartz

November 22, 2023 07:37 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

Legendary composer, Stephen Schwartz, joins Gaby for a chat about The Prince Of Egypt, Wicked, Godspell and much more. Gaby tries to keep her cool as she speaks to one of her all time heroes, and learns about how he writes and why. They chat about the brilliant musicals he has made in his career, the Wicked film which is currently in production and what might be being revived next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show n Tell with Corey Mylchreest

November 17, 2023 00:01 - 5 minutes - 7.83 MB

Corey Mylchreest shares an object that brings him joy, and which in his words 'he nearly died for' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Mylchreest

November 14, 2023 17:38 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Bridgerton's Corey Mylchreest joins Gaby for a chat about his West End debut in Keneth Branagh's 'King Lear'. He's playing Edmund for a short run at the Wyndams - and is learning a lot from working with Sir Ken. Gaby talks to Corey about his early years at drama school, landing the biggest role of his career so far and what keeps him grounded. He's currently got a little goaty for the West End role and says he's not getting recognised in the street as much as usual (maybe he'll keep i...

Show n Tell with Bananarama

November 10, 2023 13:34 - 3 minutes - 4.9 MB

Bananarama joins Gaby Roslin for this week's extra nugget of joy! They tell us why walking, their dogs, the sea and their children bring them the most joy - and why they don't feel the need to buy 'stuff' anymore... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bananarama

November 07, 2023 16:23 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

Music legends Bananarama join Gaby Roslin for a natter about the joyful things in their life. They talk about celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, being shy, how they were influenced by punk and why they just don't give a monkeys about what anyone thinks anymore. We learn about their friendship, their songwriting, their inspirations and how Keren and Sara are more like a married couple every day. This is a truly joyful celebration of one of the most iconic British pops acts in ...

Show n Tell with Chris McCausland

November 03, 2023 22:07 - 6 minutes - 9.61 MB

Comedian Chris McCausland blows Gaby Roslin's mind with AI, one of three things that bring him joy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris McCausland

October 31, 2023 17:56 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

Comedian Chris McCausland joins Gaby for a joyous chat about his brilliant life and career. They chat about his early Cbeebies career in TV, his competitiveness, how he preps for live telly and his upcoming tour (which lasts about 10 years!) You can find out more about him - and his upcoming tour - here And we hope you enjoy this joyous chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show n Tell with Greg Wise

October 26, 2023 23:02 - 3 minutes - 5.48 MB

For our extra nugget of joy this week, Greg Wise brings in a wooden deer...which is...by his own admission...quite hideous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Wise

October 24, 2023 14:39 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

Actor Greg Wise, joins Gaby Roslin, for a chat about life, the universe and joy! Greg is known for The Crown, Strictly and Military Wives - but alongside his acting, he's also an ambassador for The Good Grief trust. In this episode, he talks about the privilege of looking after his sister in the last few months or her life, and what he's doing to encourage conversations around grief. And he talks about the little things that bring him joy, including planting trees and celebrating life ...

Show n Tell with Anne-Marie Duff

October 19, 2023 23:02 - 3 minutes - 4.24 MB

Anne-Marie Duff shares with Gaby an object that brings her joy... It's an object of feminine power and craft - and has a really lovely story behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne-Marie Duff

October 17, 2023 16:04 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

Anne-Marie Duff joins Gaby to talk about hit shows Sex Education and Shameless and Bad Sisters. She has had an incredibly varied career, working in film and television, and she has embraced the joy in all of it! Anne-Marie talks about working with Sharon Horgan, getting recognised in the street for a show she made 20 years ago - and she opens up about her shyness, something which she and Gaby share. Oh and guess what...Bad Sisters is coming back!!!! Woohoo! They're filming it NOW! We ca...

Show n Tell with Alfie Boe

October 12, 2023 23:01 - 1 minute - 2.58 MB

Alfie Boe tells Gaby about the object that brings him joy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alfie Boe

October 10, 2023 15:20 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

Singer and West End star Alfie Boe joins Gaby for a chat about Les Mis, Opera and the things that bring him joy. Gaby gets Alfie to sing for her (and even joins in herself!) and finds out about his incredible journey from car mechanic to internationally renowned singing sensation. They chat about the West End, Vegas, opera singing and of course...Michael Ball. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we did recording it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Show n Tell with Tom Chaplin

October 06, 2023 15:23 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MB

Keane's Tom Chaplin brings in an object that brings him joy. He also tells Gaby about his fishing van. Yes, he has a fishing van! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Chaplin

October 03, 2023 17:14 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

Keane frontman, Tom Chaplin, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! He talks about touring with Coldplay, his on-stage persona and the pressures on performers in 2023. After explaining why he has snot on his trousers, he tells Gaby about the new music he's writing, the 2024 Keane tour, and how much he loves being creative. He also shares about the tough times in his life and how he's come through them. Tom is truly joyful and lovely and we really enjoyed this chat. We hope you d...

Show n Tell with Rev Kate Bottley

September 28, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 4.27 MB

The Reverend Kate Bottley shows Gaby Roslin the object that brings her joy and separates "her people" from everyone else... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rev. Kate Bottley

September 26, 2023 16:57 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

This week, Gaby is joined by the Reverend Kate Bottley. Kate is a ray of sunshine and her joy and outlook on life are infectious! As well as being a Church of England Priest, Kate is also presents on Radio and TV - and has just published her first book. During this warm chat, they talk about faith and religion (the good and the bad), the importance of smiling and how we can all be a little bit kinder to one another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show n Tell with Alistair Petrie

September 21, 2023 23:01 - 5 minutes - 7.48 MB

Alistair Petrie tells Gaby Roslin about the object that brings him joy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alistair Petrie

September 19, 2023 11:55 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

Alistair Petrie (star of Sex Education, Star Wars: Rogue One, The Night Manager and many more) joins Gaby for a natter about all things joyful! His latest role is playing a Conman (in the BBC series 'The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies') and he is VERY scary in it! Gaby chats about this role and his many others - including being in Star Wars and how much fun he had on set. Alistair also talks about swimming the channel! An incredible challenge he undertook, with his wife, to...

Show n Tell with Diane Morgan

September 14, 2023 23:59 - 4 minutes - 6.51 MB

Comedian and Actor, Diane Morgan, joins us for our bonus episode this week, to tell us about the thing that brings her joy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diane Morgan

September 12, 2023 14:37 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

After Life and Motherland star, Diane Morgan, joins Gaby to chat all things joy and Cunk. They're also joined by Diane's dog, Bob! In this episode, Diane talks about working with Ricky Gervais and Sharon Horgan, her shyness, and what Philomena Cunk might do next. She also tells Gaby how her comedy career came about thanks to a telesales job... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show n Tell with Lenny Rush

September 07, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 3.49 MB

Lenny Rush (Doctor Who, Dodger, Best Interests) joins us for our little nugget of joy...and brings in quite a surprising object to the studio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lenny Rush (with Lisa Rush)

September 05, 2023 13:35 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

Doctor Who star, Lenny Rush (and Mum Lisa) join Gaby Roslin for a natter about his incredible acting career and what brings him joy. At just 14 years old, he has already won a BAFTA, acted alongside Sharon Horgan, Michael Sheen, Christopher Eccleston to name just a few - AND - is now shooting the new series of Doctor Who. His acting credits include 'Am I Being Unreasonable', 'Best Interests' and 'Dodger' - and he discusses all these, and more, in our episode. Lenny has Spondyloepiphyseal...

Show n Tell with Martin Compston

August 31, 2023 23:01 - 1 minute - 2.42 MB

Line Of Duty star, Martin Compston, joins Gaby Roslin for this week's Show n Tell, with an object that brings him joy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Compston

August 29, 2023 13:04 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MB

Line Of Duty star, Martin Compston, joins Gaby for a natter. (the first guest to appear TWICE on the podcast) He talks about what brings him joy and makes him laugh, his fellow LOD stars, training for his part in The Rig and his brilliant podcast with Gordon Smart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show n Tell with Jake Shears

August 24, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 5.87 MB

In our bonus nugget of joy, Jake Shears tells us about the object that brings him joy... ...it includes incense and candles and David Bowie, so we are HERE FOR IT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake Shears

August 21, 2023 23:01 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

This week, Gaby welcomes singer, songwriter, actor and all-round showman, Jake Shears! They talk about his new role in Cabaret, his new album 'Last Man Dancing', writing a musical with Elton John and the Scissor Sisters days. Jake loves being creative and is so passionate about his art! We loved having him in the studio and hope you enjoy listening to the chat! You can see him in Cabaret at The Playhouse Theatre in London... ...and find his new album on all streaming services, inclu...

Show n Tell with Harriet Walter

August 17, 2023 23:01 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MB

Dame Harriet Walter shares with Gaby the thing that brings her joy - and IT IS AMAZING! Harriet's story is so moving, it actually made Gaby have goosebumps... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harriet Walter

August 15, 2023 10:56 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

On this week's Reasons To Be Joyful, Gaby is joined by the brilliantly, funny, joyous and talented actor, Dame Harriet Walter. Harriet has had such an amazing career, and continues to appear in some of the most popular shows on TV (Succession, Ted Lasso, Killing Eve, The Crown) They discuss her various roles, her favourite child from Succession, her love of Shakespeare, the roles for women in theatre and on screen and what makes her belly laugh. Harriet also explains why she is learning Ru...

Show n Tell with Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur

August 10, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 6.71 MB

In our bonus episode this week, comedians, actors and musicians Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur share an object that brings them joy. Sadly, one of the objects leaked all over Ed's bag...not joyful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur

August 08, 2023 11:05 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

What do you get if you put Gaby Roslin in a room with two comedians? Chaos it turns out! In this episode, we welcome Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur to the podcast to talk about working together, comedy, duos, learning lines and how to keep smiling and joyful in a tough industry. Kiell and Ed are appearing at the Edinburgh Festival (2023) - and you can find out more about there show here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show n Tell with Victoria Smurfit

August 04, 2023 10:01 - 2 minutes - 3.65 MB

The wonderful actress Victoria Smurfit shares an object that brings her joy... ...and it's not what we were expecting her to pull out of her handbag to be completely honest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Smurfit

August 01, 2023 09:42 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

On this week's episode of 'Reasons To Be Joyful' we welcome the fabulously joyful actress, Victoria Smurfit, to the studio. You may know Victoria from 'Ballykissangel' or 'Cold Feet' or 'Bloodlands' OR from playing Cruella De Vil in 'Once Upon A Time'? Just some of her many many roles over her illustrious career. She's also about to star in the new Jilly Cooper adaptation, 'Rivals'. In this episode, Victoria talks about how much joy her friends and family bring her and how much laughter ...

Show n Tell with Jeremy Swift

July 27, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 5.77 MB

In our Show n Tell ep this week, Ted Lasso's Jeremy Swift surprises Gaby with something he carries around in his bag! (Think Baloo from The Jungle Book...) Anyway, it brings him joy - so each to their own! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Swift

July 24, 2023 23:01 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

This week Gaby welcomes actor and singer, Jeremy Swift, to the studio. Jeremy is probably best known for his role as Higgins in the smash hit series, Ted Lasso, which we LOVE! He talks to Gaby about being in that show, the possibility (probably not) of it coming back and thinking he was going to be sick through his hands if he'd had to do a speech at the BAFTAS! He also talks about his other passion - music - and about his new album which is just out. Jeremy is so funny and joyful, we ...

Show n Tell with David Harewood

July 21, 2023 19:09 - 2 minutes - 3.85 MB

In our bonus Show n Tell episode, British actor David Harewood tells us about the thing that brings him joy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Harewood

July 18, 2023 10:06 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB

Actor, writer and documentary maker, David Harewood, joins Gaby in the studio to talk about the highs and lows of his incredible career, and what brings him joy. He talks about being broke and broken. After his work dried up and his best friend passed away, he was in a bad place, but landing the role of David Estes in Homeland saved both his career and mental health. David also talks about the challenges of playing real-life people - and how taking on the role of William F Buckley Jr (a ...

Show n Tell with Hayley Atwell

July 13, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 3.03 MB

It's another Show n Tell episode! And this week Hayley Atwell tells us about the object that brings her joy - and why! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hayley Atwell

July 11, 2023 13:46 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

Actor, Hayley Atwell, joins Gaby to chat all things Mission Impossible and joy! They discuss her training for the film, choreographing fight scenes, the importance of props and what makes her belly laugh. She talks about how her character in this new film differs from previous "femme fatales' and about her love of the stage. They discuss how Hayley's theatre work has influenced the big-screen performances she does, and why films and theatre - and all art - should be made for the audienc...

Show n Tell with Minnie Driver

July 07, 2023 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.84 MB

For our bonus Show n Tell episode this week, Minnie Driver tells us about the thing (or rather creature) that brings her joy! This is one for all the animal lovers out there... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minnie Driver

July 04, 2023 14:18 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

On this week's pod, Gaby is joined by the amazing actress and writer, Minnie Driver. As well as talking about her incredible career, and quite mad life, Minnie also tells us what makes her belly laugh. (**SPOILER ALERT, IT'S A GOOD OLE FASHIONED JOKE!) From filming in New York, to living in LA, from championing women to becoming a mother, we cover an awful lot in a short space of time. We hope you'll get as much joy from listening to this episode, as we did from making it! Hosted ...

Show n Tell with Rosie Jones

June 29, 2023 23:01 - 6 minutes - 8.33 MB

Comedian and author Rosie Jones reveals the object that brings her joy...and why she looks at it every day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie Jones

June 27, 2023 15:54 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MB

Comedian and author, Rosie Jones, is joy personified! She joins Gaby in the studio to talk about the highs and lows of her incredible career, her writing, her comedy and her activism. They discuss her new documentary on Ableism, highlighting the challenges and prejudices that disabled people still face every day, as well as her brilliant children's books and stand-up. Rosie also reveals what - and who - makes her belly laugh! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show n Tell with Sharleen Spiteri

June 23, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 7.39 MB

Singer, Songwriter and all-round legend Sharleen Spiteri shares with Gaby an object that brings her joy. In this bonus episode, she discussed the importance of friends and long lasting friendships. You can see Sharleen's Object Of Joy on Gaby's instagram! @gabyroslin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharleen Spiteri

June 20, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MB

Gaby's back with a brand new series and to kick it off, she welcomes singer, songwriter and all-round legend Sharleen Spiteri to the studio They talk about Sharleen's incredible career, her obsession with socks, singing with Judi Dench after a few sherberts and why friends are so so important. Sharleen also harks back to the famous 'Paris Texas" incident, where the papers reported she had had a spat with Paris Hilton. It turns out if wasn't the papers she was worried about, but her Mum's...

Paul Hollywood

December 19, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this Christmas Special, Gaby chats with The Great British Bake Off's very own Paul Hollywood. He tells Gaby all about his childhood and how proud his parents are of his achievements. He talks about his transition from baking to television and of the food travel shows he hopes to keep filming, as well as his passion for motorbikes. And they of course talk all things The Great Christmas Bake Off which airs on Christmas Eve, Saturday, 24 December on Channel 4 with our very own Gaby Roslin! Me...

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