Simon Amstell
Nihal talks to Simon about his new Netflix stand-up special and the excruciating memory of his first ever comedy gig, aged 13.
Aug 21, 2019•20 min
Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Episodes
Emmy Blotnick
Live from the Edinburgh Fringe, Nihal meets the award-winning US writer and comedian Emmy Blotnick.
Aug 21, 2019•14 min
Nihal’s Stand-up Debut
After Harry Hill told him he should “try stand-up comedy” Nihal’s producers booked him on the bill at a comedy club during the Edinburgh Fringe. Having never tried comedy before how would he cope when faced with 10 minutes to fill in front of a paying crowd at the world’s biggest comedy festival?
Aug 21, 2019•22 min
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Live from the Edinburgh festivals, Nihal Arthanayake talks to Whose Line Is It Anyway? stars Greg Proops, Stephen Frost and Richard Vranch.
Aug 20, 2019•20 min
Dan Soder & Reginald D Hunter
Live from the Edinburgh festivals, Nihal Arthanayake talks to Billions star Dan Soder and stand-up comedian Reginald D Hunter.
Aug 20, 2019•26 min
Nish Kumar
Comedian Nish Kumar joins Nihal Arthanayake live at the Edinburgh Fringe to talk about representation on television, awkward stand-up performances in pubs and his enduring love for Terminator 2.
Aug 15, 2019•21 min
Darren Harriott
Comedian Darren Harriott joined Nihal Arthanayke live at the Edinburgh Fringe to talk about growing up in the Black Country, his love for microwave meals and his new show ‘Good Heart Yute’.
Aug 14, 2019•23 min
Malorie Blackman
Nihal Arthanayke speaks to British author Malorie Blackman about her love for libraries and having her work quoted by Stormzy.
Aug 12, 2019•45 min
Grime Gran
Youtube star Margaret Keefe on her chats with artists like Ghetts and Skepta.
Aug 06, 2019•23 min
Emma Blackery
Singer-songwriter and vlogger Emma Blackery talks about her life as a YouTube star, music career and the expectations of having such a huge online audience.
Jul 31, 2019•30 min
Lewis Capaldi
The singer-songwriter on his debut album, being dragged out of a nightclub by his mother and not taking himself too seriously.
Jul 30, 2019•40 min
Michael Bisping
Nihal Arthanayke talks former UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping about his life in and out of the octagon – and his new book Quitters Never Win.
Jul 25, 2019•40 min
Megan Jayne Crabbe
Body positive blogger bodyposipanda on cosmetic surgery, school weigh-ins and the invention of cellulite.
Jul 24, 2019•24 min
Slash
The Guns N’ Roses guitarist talks to Jamie Stangroom about dinosaurs, dying and getting sober.
Jul 04, 2019•15 min
Mark Ronson
The producer, songwriter and DJ on making an album of sad bangers and why karaoke is now his idea of a good night out.
Jun 26, 2019•24 min
Kate Tempest
“This album is a new form.” The poet, musician and novelist on working with Rick Rubin for her new record The Book of Traps and Lessons.
Jun 18, 2019•40 min
Jamie Cullum
The jazz-pop musician on his 9th album, Amy Winehouse and approaching 40.
Jun 12, 2019•41 min
Bastille
Dan and Kyle on their new album Doom Days, escapism, hair care and holidays
Jun 06, 2019•25 min
Harry Hill
The comedian tells Nihal about his love of slapstick and the third series of Alien Fun Capsule.
Jun 05, 2019•26 min
Ollie Ollerton
Nihal talks to special forces veteran Ollie Ollerton about life after the armed forces, working on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins and his new book, Break Point.
May 28, 2019•38 min
Stevie Van Zandt
The musician and actor on his latest album and his work with Bruce Springsteen and James Gandolfini.
May 23, 2019•44 min
David Harewood
“The hardest thing I’ve ever done.” The Homeland actor on making Psychosis and Me, a documentary about his breakdown 30 years ago
May 16, 2019•28 min
Nadiya Hussain
'I had panic attacks during Bake Off'. Nadiya opens up about her anxiety and why she has made a documentary about it.
May 16, 2019•27 min
Tommy Banks
The chef on winning a Michelin star at the age of 24, food waste and his love of cricket.
May 14, 2019•25 min
Lucy Spraggan
The singer-songwriter on her new album, the X Factor and the best job she ever had.
May 09, 2019•27 min
Guy Chambers
Guy talks to Nihal about reworking some of the classic tunes from his writing partnership with Robbie Williams and how he needed someone that had Robbie’s “outrageous ambition”
May 08, 2019•35 min
Loyle Carner
“I was in the dog house for two days.” The hip hop artist on pranking his girlfriend and why his ADHD means “when I write rhymes that’s the only time I get to say exactly what I mean.”
May 02, 2019•34 min
Bret Easton Ellis
The best-selling author and podcaster talks to Nihal Arthanayake about millennial culture, stoking controversy on social media and his first non-fiction book, White.
Apr 30, 2019•44 min
Kiefer Sutherland
Kiefer talks to Nihal about the “stigma” associated with Hollywood stars who make music, his new album, the new series of Designated Survivor and how he learned to love his name.
Apr 29, 2019•37 min
Neil Jordan
The Oscar-winning director on his new psychological thriller Greta and why he thinks people will soon be paying not to be famous. (photo courtesy of Patrick Redmond)
Apr 17, 2019•24 min
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