Best Jessy Fabulous Podcasts (2024)

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Friends Round Friday... with Damian Lewis, Sara Pascoe and James Norton 28:18

1h ago28:18

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There’s talk of herding sheep… the comedian’s group chat… and late night phone calls!By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Billy Crystal 19:32

40m ago19:32

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Swear jars, Princess Diana and Robert De Niro singing… the world famous comedian pops by to talk about his new psychological thriller ‘Before’ and ‘When Harry Met Sally’. This is when Zoe met Billy!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday… with Hugh Bonneville, Alex Hassell and Ellie Taylor 28:04

17m ago28:04

28:04

Hugh jets off to Peru... or does he? Alex reveals more than we bargained for and Ellie’s baby goes wild!By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Hugh Grant 12:09

4h ago12:09

12:09

Horror movies, tequila shots and mischief… an unmissable interview with the legendary Hugh Grant!By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met... Olivia Rodrigo 9:43

1d ago9:43

9:43

After her GUTS World Tour arrives on Netflix, there's another chance to hear Zoe's interview with the Grammy-winning pop star from August 2023!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Josh Widdicombe, Richard Ayoade and Jacob Collier 28:21

5d ago28:21

28:21

There’s poems that don’t rhyme… a jam to Jingle Bells… and an honest review of Rob Beckett’s new hairstyle!By BBC Radio 2

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Why Floridians Stay: Surviving Hurricane Milton 19:01

12d ago19:01

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Send us a text Ever wonder why so many Florida beach lovers choose to stay put during hurricanes? In this episode, I reflect on the experience of enduring storms, sharing personal stories from the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton. We explore why we chose to ride out the storms rather than evacuate, driven by our unwavering connection to the beac…

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Friends Round Friday... with Rick Astley, Daisy May Cooper and Peter Capaldi! 29:45

20d ago29:45

29:45

It’s another Friends Round Friday… Rick’s saying NEVER… Daisy’s getting witchy… and Peter’s putting the bins out.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Sir David Jason 11:58

24d ago11:58

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Del Boy, Jack Frost, Granville, Pop Larkin… Sir David Jason is responsible for some of the most iconic TV characters. He joins Zoe for a chat about his legendary on-screen career, and his brand new memoir ‘This Time Next Year: A Life Of Positive Thinking’.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday… with Simon le Bon, Stephen Fry and Jessie and Lennie Ware! 28:00

19d ago28:00

28:00

Simon gets scary, Jessie and Lennie talk the next series of Table Manners... and it’s all Greek to Stephen.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday with Craig David, Greg Davies and Jenny Eclair! 29:53

26d ago29:53

29:53

Craig's got new music, Greg Davies wants a hug and Jenny Eclair will happily wee in a sink!By BBC Radio 2

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Healing from Hurricane Helene: How Life’s Roughest Storms Prove the Strength of Our Anchors 13:41

27d ago13:41

13:41

Send us a text In this episode, I share my eventful month, which included a fabulous trip to Italy, an unexpected bout with the flu, and the devastating and unprecedented impact of Hurricane Helene on our Florida Gulf Coast. It all started with exploring Venice, Florence, Siena, Sorrento, Capri, and Rome, soaking in historic sites and delicious foo…

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Friends Round Friday with Kylie Minogue, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell 31:40

1M ago31:40

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Friends Round Friday is back with a superstar trio of Kylie Minogue, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell! Kylie brings us a new pop treat, Joe gets creative and David WILL NOT DANCE!By BBC Radio 2

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From Sandy Puerto Rican Shores to the "Swamps" of Central Florida: An Engineer’s Life Shaped by the Land and Sea with Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, Ph.D. 51:36

2M ago51:36

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, Ph.D., a native of Puerto Rico who was born and raised near the ocean. With a deep love for the beach, Sindia built a beautiful life in Puerto Rico, earning a degree in engineering, meeting her husband, and starting a family. The ocean was always a centra…

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When Peter Kay stopped by! 18:51

2M ago18:51

18:51

Another chance to hear when Peter Kay dropped into Wogan House to co-host the Breakfast Show, prior to his huge comeback tour!By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met... Blake Lively 15:15

3M ago15:15

15:15

A special treat... an exclusive chat with 'It Ends With Us' star Blake Lively.By BBC Radio 2

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Sharks on Cocaine, Murky Ocean Water and Paddle Boarding with Dolphins! 14:48

3M ago14:48

14:48

Send us a text This audio version of my podcast newsletter starts with a heartfelt story called "The Water" by Rachel LaPresti, touching on how the beach affects us all. I also dive into Waterlust, an innovative eco-apparel company with a fun facts newsletter —did you know sharks could be exposed to cocaine through pollution? I also talk about my r…

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It's a Mark and Lard takeover! 26:16

3M ago26:16

26:16

Twenty years since they left Radio 1, Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley join Zoe to celebrate all things Mark and Lard!By BBC Radio 2

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James Corden drops by! 18:31

3M ago18:31

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The hilarious James Corden joined Zoe in June 2024, to talk about his starring role in his London play 'The Constituent’ and the return of Gavin and Stacey!By BBC Radio 2

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How Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier and More Connected: a Tribute to Wallace J. Nichols and Blue Mind with Amanda Esposito 46:58

3M ago46:58

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Send us a text Today, we delve into the powerful concept of "Blue Mind" and the profound impact of water on our well-being. My guest, Amanda Esposito of Northern Tides Studio, shares how she met Wallace J. Nichols, the author of Blue Mind, and how the ocean has shaped her life and artistic expression. Key Highlights: 1. The legacy of Wallace J. Nic…

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Kylie Minogue drops by! 23:08

3M ago23:08

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The pop megastar hosts an exclusive listening party for 'My Oh My', the morning after the Euros semi-final. Plus, she plays Jay's Quiz... on her own terms!By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman 17:19

3M ago17:19

17:19

Two Hollywood superheroes descend on The Breakfast Show to chat about the new Deadpool and Wolverine film, and plenty more!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday… with Jenna Coleman, Layton Williams and Cat Burns 22:30

4M ago22:30

22:30

Jenna Coleman arrests Cat Burns, in another hilarious Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Caribbean Island High Stakes and Risky Decisions: A Dive into "Last Bets" with Mary Carroll Moore 42:41

4M ago42:41

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Send us a text In this episode, I speak with Mary Carroll Moore about her novel Last Bets, set on the Caribbean island of Bonaire. The novel features twists of fate, paranormal elements, high-stakes gambling—and a hurricane! I like to describe it as "Queen's Gambit" meets "White Lotus." We share some personal anecdotes; I reminisce about playing ba…

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Friends Round Friday... with Sananda Maitreya, Olivia Dean and DJ Spoony 23:42

4M ago23:42

23:42

It's a Jazz Special... on Friends Round Friday! Sananda Maitreya, Olivia Dean and DJ Spoony join Zoe Ball as we mark this weekend's Love Supreme Festival!By BBC Radio 2

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Beach Moonrise Magic: Transforming My Expectations and Disappointment into Serenity and Presence 20:23

4M ago20:23

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Send us a text Have you ever been at the beach on a full moon? One of my favorite things to do is sit on the beach and watch the moonrise over the ocean. It elevates my mood and stirs up a feeling of wonder and otherworldliness—watching that bright white globe shining on a velvet black sky, that sparkling trail of light shining across the water fol…

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When Zoe Met… Cyndi Lauper 20:50

4M ago20:50

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The ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ singer chats to Zoe ahead of her Pyramid Stage performance at Glastonbury 2024. Hear Cyndi share stories about seeing The Beatles touch down in New York, her musical influences, life before being a star, and how she exploded onto the pop scene in the 80s.By BBC Radio 2

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Glastonbury Best Bits 2024 33:12

4M ago33:12

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Zoe, Richie and Tina take the Breakfast Show to Worthy Farm, and meet Emily Eavis, Nick Grimshaw, James, The Mary Wallopers, Basil Brush, Shaun Keaveny and Maisie Adam!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Rob Brydon, Paul Heaton and Johannes Radebe 27:10

5M ago27:10

27:10

A hilarious trio of Rob Brydon, Paul Heaton and Johannes Radebe join Zoe for another Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Boy George, Meghan Trainor and Kit Harington 24:26

5M ago24:26

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Boy George celebrates his birthday on Friends Round Friday, alongside Meghan Trainor and Kit Harington.By BBC Radio 2

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From One Year to Live to Life and Healing - at the Beach! Jen Hardy’s Fabulous Over 50 Journey 43:24

5M ago43:24

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Send us a text Jen Hardy is a true beach girl - so much so that after receiving a life-threatening health diagnosis, she instinctively knew that she - and her family - needed the healing power of the beach to get through it. So, Jen, her husband, and their seven kids moved from their home in Tennessee to an island paradise off the coast of Florida,…

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Friends Round Friday… with Alesha Dixon, Paloma Faith and Sue Barker 28:21

5M ago28:21

28:21

Ball, Faith, Dixon and tennis royalty Sue Barker limber up for some ladies doubles and a riotous Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday… with Jon Bon Jovi, Lenny Kravitz and Harry Hill 26:47

5M ago26:47

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Nuptials and nose flutes... Three Rock Gods descend on the studio for another hilarious Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Searching for Seashells: An Artist’s Guide to Treasures on the Beach with Jessie King Regunberg 43:24

5M ago43:24

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Send us a text Today’s episode is a conversation I had recently with Jessie King Regunberg, author of the book SEARCHING FOR SEASHELLS: An Artist’s Guide to Treasures on the Beach It’s all about the enchanting world of seashells and how they have touched our lives and sparked our curiosity. Jessie’s book is a testament to her passion for shells, ar…

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Friends Round Friday... with Stephen Merchant, Deborah Meaden and Babatunde Aléshé 26:43

5M ago26:43

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Nickname no-goes and talking to toasters! Zoe's joined by Stephen Merchant, Deborah Meaden and Babtunde Aléshé for another fabulous Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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Visiting the Shark Tooth Capital of the World and Collecting Shells 12:53

6M ago12:53

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Send us a text I recently had the opportunity to visit one of the beaches on my bucket list—Venice Beach. Venice is on the Gulf Coast of Florida and is often called the “shark tooth capital of the world” because of the plethora of prehistoric shark teeth you can find there. Some are the size of your hand! Now, I don’t have the greatest record when …

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Friends Round Friday… with Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand 27:09

6M ago27:09

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Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand join Zoe for a fabulous Friends Round Friday… that ACTUALLY broke the internet!By BBC Radio 2

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Joe Tracini stops by 14:36

6M ago14:36

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On Mental Health Awareness week, actor and stand-up comedian Joe Tracini opens up to Zoe about his experience of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and his lifelong battle with mental illness. Content warning: Discussion of suicide and adult themes. Find more information and support on the BBC’s Action Line website.…

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Friends Round Flashback... with Andrew Ridgeley, Jessie Ware and Clive Myrie 24:23

6M ago24:23

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From cupcakes to questionable merch... EVERYTHING was up for discussion when this trio stopped by for a memorable Friends Round Friday in April 2023. Zoe chats to WHAM's Andrew Ridgeley, music sensation Jessie Ware and the one and only Clive Myrie!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback... with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop 27:47

6M ago27:47

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Revisiting a top tier Friends Round Friday from February 2023. Zoe sits down for a hilarious and heartfelt chat with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop.By BBC Radio 2

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What Happens When Your Dream Vacation Ends? How to Ease Back into "Reality" with Travel Agents Judi Dunlap and Cathi Taucher 39:41

6M ago39:41

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Send us a text In early October 2021, when the post-pandemic world was beginning to open up for travel, we had just discovered that Ernie only had a month's vacation before starting a new job; we decided to go on a 12-day adventure in Costa Rica! It was last minute, and I had no idea how we were going to pull it off - but I knew my friend and trave…

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Friends Round Flashback… with Donny Osmond, Rita Ora and Tom Davis 27:48

6M ago27:48

27:48

Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from April 2023. Zoe chats to the legendary Donny Osmond, popstar Rita Ora and comedian Tom Davis!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Rupert Grint, Claire Foy and Iain Stirling! 24:18

6M ago24:18

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Dodgy accents and reality TV… It’s another chance to hear a Friends Round Friday from the Breakfast Show archive, from January 2023. Zoe chats to an awesome trio of Rupert Grint, Claire Foy, plus the hilarious birthday boy Iain Stirling!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Alan Carr, Gregg Wallace and Diane Morgan 25:25

7M ago25:25

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Two titans of comedy and a gargantuan of greengrocery join Zoe for a hysterical Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Plein Air Painting on the Beach with Annora Lemieux 34:56

7M ago34:56

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Send us a text Capturing the essence of the beach with my phone is one thing, but in a painting - in real-time - it is a whole other thing. I’m in awe of anyone who can paint in the moment - no photograph- just sitting in nature with a canvas, painting the scene in quick brushstrokes. You have to stay in the present and pay attention. This painting…

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Bill Nighy stops by 18:04

7M ago18:04

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Sharp-suited and colossally proportioned… The legendary Bill Nighy chats about his latest film 'The Beautiful Game', his love for football and his acting breakthrough.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with George Takei, Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe 25:56

7M ago25:56

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"Wear latex at least once a week" Here's another chance to hear a classic Friends Round Friday from January 2023. Zoe chats to legendary Star Trek actor George Takei, plus Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe join the fun.By BBC Radio 2

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Zoe Remembers Paul O’Grady 14:30

7M ago14:30

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A year on from his passing, here’s another chance to hear Zoe’s last on-air chat with Paul from her Radio 2 Breakfast Show in October 2022.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Noel Fielding 15:22

7M ago15:22

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Bish Bash BOOSH! Noel Fielding joins Zoe for a nostalgic chat about The Mighty Boosh, his latest role as Dick Turpin, musical inspirations, and what life’s like as an unofficial Claudia Winkleman lookalike!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Paul Rudd, Guy Garvey and Ruth Jones 25:21

7M ago25:21

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Who you gonna call? It's another crackin' line up of guests on Friends Round Friday, including Ghostbusters fun and a very special reunion!By BBC Radio 2

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