FAME with Jo Elvin

WITH CUSH JUMBO

This week the stars finally aligned, and Jo was able to speak to rising star of stage and screen, Cush Jumbo about the perils and pitfalls of becoming famous, and if Sydenham really is a glamourous enclave of southeast London. Cush talks about her humble background and how it only made her strive more for the career she dreamed of, and that you're far more likely to be creative and interesting if you grow up in a working-class area. She also gives an insight into what it was like to be recognise...

WITH BRIAN COX

Prepare to get star struck, as Jo finds herself chatting to a sleep deprived, jet lagged, bona fide legend, star of stage, screen and Succession, Brian Cox! Brian was kind enough to join the zoom, despite having only jetted in from New York to London the night before and let his inner Logan Roy shine through as he shares with Jo the difficulties of having global fame in later life, despite having a hugely successful career for decades. The actor tells us about his humble origins, even sharing wi...

WITH DAWN O'PORTER

FAME LIVE: WITH ANDREA MCLEAN

On a sweltering day in London, Jo Elvin took to the stage to present the very first live episode of FAME, at the London Podcast Festival. Joining her in the air-conditioned oasis was a very familiar face on TV, especially to viewers of Loose Women, Andrea McLean! Andrea came with a big pot of tea to spill and told us some incredible behind the scene stories of goings on at some of our biggest TV shows, including the time a household name insulted her just moments before broadcasting live to the ...

WITH SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR

This week's guest is no stranger to being recognised in the street, as she grew-up with a mum who was kid's TV Royalty, when Blue Peter was in its heyday. As the daughter of Janet Ellis, Sophie Ellis-Bextor noticed from an early age how differently people would react once they knew she had a famous mum, but this unfortunately didn't always mean plain sailing amongst her peer group at school. Sophie also talks to Jo about the pitfalls of believing your own hype, which can often come with celebrit...

WITH TIKA THE IGGY

What's the cleverest thing your dog can do? Play dead? Give you its paw on demand? Perhaps even say 'sausages' ? Well, none of those things are going to earn you millions, or get you in the front row of a Millan fashion show, but today's guest has a dog who has captured the imagination of the online world, and is now a star of every fashion event. Tika the Iggy is an Italian greyhound with a wardrobe even Carrie Bradshaw would be green with envy at the sight of and a diary to rival Anna Wintour'...

WITH DAVID GANDY

In today’s episode of FAME, we hear from one of the world’s best known male models, David Gandy. David talks about what it’s like to work in the only industry where the women call the shots and earn the big bucks, plus he spills the beans about all the diva behaviour on fashion shoots. We also hear how his natural shyness adds another layer of awkwardness to being recognised, being hounded by the paps and the celebrities he gets tongue tied around. David also shares some of his own epic #FameFai...

WITH DANNII MINOGUE

The wait is FINALLY over, as series two of FAME with Jo Elvin is ready for your ears. And what a treat this episode is as Jo persuaded the legendary Dannii Minogue to sit in her wardrobe and tell us all about the highs and lows of her celebrity life. If you happen to be listening to this from Australia, you’ll know that Dannii was the first famous Minogue sibling, and it was only UK audiences who saw Kylie as the superstar from that family. So, what was it like for Dannii to have been constantly...

SERIES TWO COMING SOON!

Yes, it's happening, Jo Elvin is back with series two of the podcast that delves deep into the showbiz brain, and she has a stunning array of guests who open-up about what it feels like to walk around with their celebrity status. Have a listen to get a heads up on just a few of the names Jo has been speaking with since S1, and we'll see you very soon, for a brand new series of FAME, with Jo Elvin.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Hello one and all! We have some VERY exciting news about the new series of FAME to share with you all, so take a listen to this for all the info, AND you'll also find out what's happening at this year's London Podcast Festival, as we take to the stage for the very first time... ticket link below and see you there! FAME with Jo Elvin • Comedy • Kings Place

With ... KATHERINE RYAN

The first series of FAME is going out in style, as Jo speaks to a lady who can easily count herself as one of the most recognisable faces in comedy, because Katherine Ryan is (rightly) hardly off our TV screens. It's hard to imagine what Kathrine would have done if she hadn't had a career in comedy, but it's clear that even if she was your local librarian, she would have still been famous. Katherin and Jo talk through the highs and lows of being a mother of a teenager whilst in the public eye an...

WITH ASHLEY JAMES

In today's episode, Jo speaks to former Made in Chelsea star, Ashley James about some of the more serious aspects of what can happen when you become well known. Ashley has had her fair share of online trolls. but this was taken to the extreme when false accusations were made to social services about the welfare of Ashley's young son, Alfie. We find out how you would even begin to cope, knowing that people who have never met you, are intent on ruining your life. Ashley also tells Jo why she felt ...

WITH VICKY PATTISON

In this week's episode of FAME, Jo speaks to someone who became rather notorious thanks to their escapades in the reality TV show, Geordie Shore. Vicky Pattison grabbed the opportunity to become a cast member despite - or maybe because of - her young age, seeing this as a chance to change the narrative of the life set out for her, but at what initial cost to her reputation and wellbeing? It's apparent that Vicky has worked hard at changing people's perspectives of her in the last few years and r...

WITH JACKIE WEAVER & MAX DUNDAS

This week's episode is a double scoop, as Jo speaks to not one, but TWO people who experience fame in completely different ways. First-up is PR to the stars, Max Dundas, but just what does a celebrity PR do, and why do famous people need them? Max tells us everything we need to know about what it's like to look after his showbiz clients and keep them out of trouble, or at least make things better when they inevitably do get into trouble! Max also shares with us some profound moments in his caree...

WITH SARAH JAYNE DUNN

In this week's episode of FAME, we hear from Sarah Jayne Dunn about life during and after Hollyoaks. Sarah was cast in the soap at the tender age of 14 and was soon propelled into the world of soap stardom and then the world of lad mags. Sarah talks to Jo honestly about what it was like to be in that world at such an early age and how she would say 'no' to certain things now. We also hear why her choice to set-up an OnlyFans account meant she couldn't cointine in the role of Mandy and why it's p...

WITH AMY SCHUMER

This week's guest became wildly successful overnight, a prospect she previously thought would be terrifying. When Amy Schumer started out on the comedy circuit, she obviously dreamed of success, but never coveted the thought of being instantly recognisable. Amy talks about how it felt when the realisation hit that life would never be the same again, the infinitely higher expectations women in the public eye are held to as opposed to their male counterparts, and how she and famous BFF Jenifer Law...

WITH DOM HOLLAND

In today's episode of FAME, Jo speaks to someone who has admitted that after being on the cusp of household name status - which never materialised - has a tricky relationship with fame and what could have been, not least because they are also the father of an actual Hollywood A-Lister. Dom Holland is a successful comedian and author in his own right, but since his son, Tom became Spiderman, he has found his ambitions and achievements well and truly eclipsed - which also happens to be the name of...

WITH AMANDA DE CADENET

In today's episode of FAME, Jo speaks to someone who at the tender age of 14 was already fair game for the tabloids and that's even before she became a household name when she presented cult 90s TV show 'The Word'. To a certain generation, Amanda De Cadenet was at the forefront of 'yoof' culture, but although it looked like the world was at her feet, Amanda has blocked-out most of that time. The press intrusion was relentless, eventually forcing her to flee the UK for a new start in the United S...

WITH TRACY-ANN OBERMAN

This episode of FAME features an interview with actor Tracy-Ann Oberman about what it was like to become an overnight soap star and how her Eastenders co-star's tabloid scandal meant even more scrutiny for her. Tracy discusses being a household name, being a victim of phone hacking, and how she manages the vitriol she receives online due to her political activism. We also hear some more of you #FameFails which feature hilarious stories involving someone from a boy-band, Sinitta and how one liste...

WITH JAMEELA JAMIL

In the first episode of FAME former magazine editor Jo Elvin explores how it really feels to be famous, with the actress and activist Jameela Jamil, who, with her trademark wit and candour, talks about the highs, the lows and the bizarre red carpet dreams that could only happen in the head of a celebrity. Jameela also recounts the worst timed photo request from a fan we could possibly imagine and how she manages to keep herself grounded and not believe the hype. Plus, we hear YOUR stories of enc...

FAME TRAILER

Coming soon.... first episode with Jameela Jamil drops on 28th December 2022.