Best Sue Perkins Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 8: The Mature Student 28:38

1M ago28:38

28:38

In the past few months Kat Denkinson and Sue Perkins have uncovered all kinds of evidence from victims of Carrie Jade’s antics, but there are still some stories which have not yet been told. In episode 8 they take a deeper look at her past and fill in some of the blanks in the story of her life in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Episode 7: Sadie 35:07

3M ago35:07

35:07

2022 Carrie Jade Williams disappeared after the lies she told unravelled online. Then, 4 months after our last episode, an email “I’ve just come across your podcast as this woman has been in our community...she has been exposed as a fake person yesterday…" Sue Perkins and Katherine Denkinson are back with an update on the mysterious life of Carrie …

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Episode 6: Finding Samantha 45:25

7M ago45:25

45:25

In 2022, Carrie Jade Williams disappeared out of sight. After years of travelling around Ireland befriending and then scamming vulnerable women, Kat's investigation came out and Carrie Jade's house of cards fell apart. So... where is "Carrie Jade" now? In this episode, Sue Perkins and Katherine Denkinson speak to some of the people who knew Carrie …

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Episode 5: The Fraud 33:28

7M ago33:28

33:28

Sue Perkins and Katherine Denkinson delve into Carrie Jade's mysterious life to find out what compels a compulsive liar and investigate the ramifications that Carrie's lies had on the people who once trusted her. To keep up with the podcast, follow us on social media @carriejadepod and If you have a story to share, email us at carriejadedoesnotexis…

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Were there other women? 1:35

7M ago1:35

1:35

Since releasing the first episodes of Carrie Jade Does Not Exist, we've heard a variety of unaired stories about Samantha and her many different lives, but could there be even more to the story than we can see? If so, we want you to get in touch. To keep up with the podcast, follow us on social media @carriejadepod and If you have a story to share,…

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Episode 4: The Mother 28:38

7M ago28:38

28:38

So far we've met Lucy Fitzwilliam the therapist, Carrie Jade the activist, Lucy Hart the au pair, Claudia Bronwyn the bridesmaid, and Rebecca Fitzgerald the autism therapist. But before all of these identities, there was just one woman, Samantha. In this episode, Sue Perkins and Katherine Denkinson uncover the true story of Samantha Cookes, a woman…

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Episode 3: The Surrogate 26:54

7M ago26:54

26:54

When Lucy Hart, a smiley 26-year-old from the UK arrived in Tullamore Ireland in 2014, she seemed like the perfect au pair. But the truth behind Lucy's life before she became an au pair spanned two countries, three children and a long history of lies. In this episode, Sue Perkins and Katherine Denkinson hear stories from the women who hired Lucy to…

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Episode 2: The Therapist 30:47

8M ago30:47

30:47

Who would you entrust your children with? How would you feel if you found out that the woman looking after your kids wasn't qualified to provide the therapy she claimed to be an expert in? In this episode, Sue Perkins and Katherine Denkinson meet Lucy and Rebecca, mysterious child therapists who moved to small towns in Ireland claiming to be therap…

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Episode 1: The Activist 24:12

8M ago24:12

24:12

In 2021, Carrie Jade Williams posted a video saying she was being sued by her AirBnB guests for the disability aids in her home. She went viral on TikTok, won a prestigious literary essay competition, and branded herself as a disability activist living with Huntington's Disease. But Carrie Jade wasn't who she said she was. In Episode 1, Sue Perkins…

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Carrie Jade Does Not Exist 1:21

8M ago1:21

1:21

Carrie Jade Does Not Exist is the story of how one woman, who took on over six different identities, infiltrated the lives of vulnerable people, and lied her way into gaining their trust. This six-part series hosted by Sue Perkins and journalist Katherine Denkinson will tell the story of how Carrie built up a picture-perfect persona and scammed her…

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S2 Ep 10 - Munroe Bergdorf 44:24

1+ y ago44:24

44:24

In the final episode of Season 2, Sue had an intriguing and enlighteningly honest chat with the model, activist, and author Munroe Bergdorf. Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Sue and Munroe talked about how her choice of hobbies and passions during childhood, then through her transition to the woman she is now, have…

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S2 EP9 - Kimberley Walsh 44:16

1+ y ago44:16

44:16

In this episode, Sue had a glorious chat with Kimberley Walsh. Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Sue and Kimberley talked about her Scrunchies side hustle at school, how the flute had a big influence on her early music career, and the surprising hobby Cheryl and she enjoyed when they had time off for touring with Gi…

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S2 EP8 - Laura Hamilton 46:07

1+ y ago46:07

46:07

In this episode, Sue had a joyous chat with Laura Hamilton. Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Sue and Laura chat about her amazing dad’s passions and very impressive past gigs that have had an influence on many of Laura's hobbies. (Spoiler alert - her dad used to be a character in a much-beloved children's show) Plu…

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S2 EP7 - Danny Jones 49:44

1+ y ago49:44

49:44

In this episode, Sue had a joyous chat with McFly’s Danny Jones. Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Sue and Danny chat about his hero the BOSS (Bruce Springsteen) and his early influence on his passion for music and playing the guitar. Danny also reveals how his mum went to extra lengths to help him follow his passio…

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S2 EP 6 - Yianni Charalambous 47:51

1+ y ago47:51

47:51

In this episode Sue has a really interesting chat with the Entrepreneur and YouTuber Yianni Charalambous. Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Sue and Yanni chat about how he turned his school day hobbies in to his first entrepreneurial endeavour. You’ll be surprised by the number of varied ways he was able to make mon…

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S2 EP 5 - Babatunde Aléshé. 46:23

1+ y ago46:23

46:23

In this episode Sue is joined for a hilarious conversation by the star Comedian and Actor Babatunde Aléshé. Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Sue and Babatunde chat about how making his mates laugh at school was the perfect training ground for his life’s passion and how Boxing didn’t turn out to be the hobby he was …

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S2 Ep 4 - Will Buxton 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

41:41

In this episode Sue is joined for a chat by the star of Formula 1’s Netfix series ‘Drive To Survive’ – Will Buxton Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Sue and Will have a deep dive in to his hobbies as a kid and find a very curious link to his childhood days as a choral singer and his work in Formula 1 now. Plus, they…

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S2 EP 3 - Giovanna Fletcher 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

41:36

In this episode Sue sits down for a chat with bestselling author and presenter Giovanna Fletcher. Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Sue and Giovanna chat about how a childhood game of pretending to be on the radio plus her brother’s weather reports triggered her early creativity and how her Italian heritage shaped s…

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S2 Ep 2 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor 41:30

1+ y ago41:30

41:30

In this episode Sue sits down for a chat with singing superstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Sue and Sophie chat about how her Mum’s job shaped her early hobbies and how her Dad’s love for music ignited a lifelong passion for her. Plus, we find out how making cloth bags and bookbinding have…

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S2 Ep 1 - Tom Grennan 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

41:08

In this episode Sue sits down for a chat with singer songwriter Tom Grennan. Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Tom reveals his love of Crazy Bones and Rocket Power when he was a kid, how his passion for football helped in his music career and what his old football coach taught him that he now applies everyday to nav…

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At Your Leisure with Sue Perkins Season 2 Trailer 2:44

1+ y ago2:44

2:44

At Your Leisure with Sue Perkins Thanks to The LEGO© Group, helping adults find their Joyful Focus. Sue is back with Season 2 of the podcast all about hobbies, pastimes, and passions. Sue sits down for 10 gloriously nostalgic chats with truly amazing and entertaining people. Together we’ll find out funny and revealing things we never knew about the…

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30: Introducing...Glittering a Turd - a new podcast from Kris Hallenga 7:31

2y ago7:31

7:31

We've got a new podcast to recommend and think you're going to love it. It's called Glittering a Turd and it's out now. You'll probably know the host, Kris Hallenga (she's the lady behind the breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!) and you'll definitely know her first guest, Giovanna Fletcher - it's a show all about positivity and how whatever turds you …

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S1 Ep 10 - Dr Hazel Wallace 43:21

2+ y ago43:21

43:21

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus.  In this episode Sue is joined by, Dr. Hazel Wallace, who along with being a Doctor is a Registered Associate Nutritionist, Author and Founder of The Food Medic. Dr Hazel, tries to educate Sue on Gaelic football and reveals how the versatility of the potato and her mums humble Apple p…

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S1 Ep 09 - Billy Monger 56:01

2+ y ago56:01

56:01

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus.  Billy Monger, double amputee racing driver, commentator, pundit and TV personality joins Sue for a chat about how his passion has shaped both his and his family’s life ever since he started karting as a 6 year old. Billy also reveals how his youthful love of gaming is now helping him…

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S1 Ep 08 - Yewande Biala 38:58

2+ y ago38:58

38:58

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus.  Reality TV star turned author, podcaster and media influencer Yewande Biala joins Sue for a chat about how her passions and pastimes as a child have determined who she is now. Yewande reveals how her love of sports and competition shaped her early life and how her decision to do some…

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S1 Ep 07 - Maisie Adam 42:28

2+ y ago42:28

42:28

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus.    Award winning Stand-up comedian and Actor Maisie Adam joins Sue for a chat about her passions and pastimes from her childhood right through to adulthood.    Maisie reveals how her younger brother played a big part in her hobbies as a child willingly or not and how this sometimes go…

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S1 Ep 06 - Roman Kemp 44:28

2+ y ago44:28

44:28

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus.    Radio and TV presenter, and I’m a Celebrity runner up Roman Kemp joins Sue for a chat about his how his hobbies and pastimes from childhood have shaped who he is today.   Sue is surprised to find out some of the things Roman’s parents let him get into as a child, plus Roman reveals…

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S1 Ep 05 - Johnny Vaughan 32:44

2+ y ago32:44

32:44

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus.  Legendary Broadcaster and Film Critic Johnny Vaughan joins Sue for a chat about his array of passions and pastimes from his childhood through to adulthood.  Johnny reveals his early love of space and pirates and how this morphed in to some inspiring costumes as a kid. Plus he reveals…

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S1 Ep 04 - Jessica Hawkins 43:54

2+ y ago43:54

43:54

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus.    Stunt car driver, W Series racing driver Jessica Hawkins joins Sue for a chat about how her amazing journey from 8-year-old Karting champion to James Bond stunt driver.    Jess shares her remarkable story of how, against the odds she turned her hobby and passion into an amazing car…

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S1 Ep 03 - Jenni Falconer 40:52

2+ y ago40:52

40:52

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus. Broadcaster, Podcaster and running machine Jenni Falconer joins Sue for a nostalgic chat about how her passions and hobbies that have shaped her life. Sue finds out how calligraphy lead to an impressive side hustle for 14 year old Jenni, how cellophane and toy dolls are still impactin…

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S1 Ep 02 - John Robins 44:22

2+ y ago44:22

44:22

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus. Comedian and podcast host John Robins joins Sue for a nostalgic chat about how his passions and hobbies as a kid have shaped his life. Sue finds out where John’s obsession for all things Queen (the band!) started and found that John’s love of collecting started long before he even kne…

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S1 Ep 01 - Nadiya Hussain 50:31

2+ y ago50:31

50:31

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus. In the episode Sue sits down for a chat with her good friend Chef, Author and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain for a joyous chat about Nadiya’s hobbies, pastimes & passions. Sue is surprised to find out some of the strange things Nadiya’s Dad tried to make her eat as a chi…

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Coming Soon At Your Leisure with Sue Perkins 2:24

2+ y ago2:24

2:24

Thanks to the LEGO Group, helping Adults Find that Joyful Focus. This brand-new podcast is all about our hobbies, pastimes & passions; the things we do that make us tick, make us who we are and influence how we spend our time. In these 10 episodes, join Sue Perkins for a chat with some truly amazing people about their hobbies. Some have developed i…

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29: Best of Season 3 46:10

3+ y ago46:10

46:10

This episode is a collection of our favourites bits from season 3. All the music in this season is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, check out all his music on Spotify and Youtube. Produced by Dan Quick This episode is sponsored by Grassandco.com. use offer code HOUR to get 25% off and free shipping.By Audioboom Studios

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28: Hannah Gadsby 1:09:07

3+ y ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Comedian, writer and actress Hannah Gadsby's 2018 comedy special Nanette brought her worldwide attention gaining critical acclaim including a Peabody Award and Emmy. Nanette is currently available to stream on Netflix. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him o…

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27: Ed Gamble 1:01:14

3+ y ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Stand-up comic and serial podcaster Ed Gamble is a regular on Mock the Week and Taskmaster. Check out his Podcast Off Menu which he presents with James Acaster. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. Produced by Dan Quick This episode is spon…

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26: Katherine Ryan 1:04:25

3+ y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Comedian, writer and actor Katherine Ryan has become one the most recognisable comics in Britain, a regular on just about every panel show on TV she's also written and starred in Netflix series The Duchess. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and YouTube. Produced by Dan…

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25: Adam Hills 1:13:22

3+ y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Stand-up comedian and presenter Adam Hills is best known to British audiences as the host of Channel 4's 'The Last Leg'. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from Waiting For Smith on Spotify and YouTube. June's Journey - http://onelink.to/ykz5f2 Produced by Dan Quick…

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24: Ruby Wax 1:04:48

3+ y ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Actress, comedian, writer, mental health campaigner, Ruby Wax has done it all. Her latest book 'And now for the good news: To the future with Love' is available to buy now. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and YouTube. June's Journey - http://onelink.to/ykz5f2 Grass a…

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23: Noel Fitzpatrick Supervet 43:55

3+ y ago43:55

43:55

Best known as TV’s supervet, Noel has been a pioneer when it comes to operating on animals. In 2009 he became the first veterinary surgeon in the world to successfully apply a amputation prothesis to a cat who had lost both it’s front paws. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Sp…

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22: Emma Thompson 1:01:07

3+ y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Two time Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson is one of Britains most celebrated actors as well as being a human rights and environmentalism activist. Harrys.com/hour June's Journey - http://onelink.to/ykz5f2 All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and YouTube you can als…

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Season 3 0:47

3+ y ago0:47

0:47

Season 3 will launch on November 4th.By Audioboom Studios

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21: Best of Season 2 45:06

4y ago45:06

45:06

This episode is a collection of our favourites bits from season 2. We hope you've enjoyed this season, we'll be back later in the year with season 3. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, check out his latest release 'Lines of Love' here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B6h4jBDvqM Produced by Dan Quick This episode is sponsored…

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20: Russell T Davies 57:21

4y ago57:21

57:21

One of Britains most prolific screenwriters and television producers Russell T Davies will be best known to some as the creator of the seminal LGBT series 'Queer as Folk', others will know him best as the writer, show runner and executive producer of Dr Who. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waitin…

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19: Alan Davies 56:48

4y ago56:48

56:48

A stand up comedian, actor and writer Alan has been ever present on our screens since 1997 when he first appeared as the magician come sleuth Jonathan Creek. Perhaps best known as the only permanent panellist on comedy quiz show QI Alan wrote his first book in 2009, his new book ‘Just Ignore Him’ will be available from 3rd September. All the music …

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18: Adam Kay 56:37

4y ago56:37

56:37

Comedian, author and former doctor, Adam is best know for his book 'This is Going to Hurt' based on his diaries from his time as a doctor. The book jumped immediately to number 1 in the Sunday Times bestsellers list and stayed there for over a year. Adam's latest book 'Dear NHS' is a collection of (109) letters to the NHS written by a group of cont…

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17: David Harewood 1:09:12

4y ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Best know for his television roles in Homeland, The Night Manager and more recently the DC Universe, David Harewood trained at RADA and became the first black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre in 1997. You can currently see David in Supergirl on Sky 1 or find his documentary 'Psychosis and Me' online. All the music in this episode is by…

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16: Florence Pugh 1:08:31

4y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Florence Pugh is one of Hollywoods most exciting young actors. At 18 she starred in The Falling and has since gone on to have roles in Lady Macbeth, Fighting with My Family and most recently Little Women for which she received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. Florence will next be seen alongside Scarlett Johansson in Marvels Black Widow. All the m…

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15: Paapa Essiedu 1:01:10

4y ago1:01:10

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At just 25 Paapa Essiedu became the first black actor in the history of the RSC to play Hamlet. Since then he has performed in a number of Shakespeare productions and can currently be seen in the acclaimed BBC drama ‘I May Destroy You’ and Sky Atlantics latest hit ‘Gangs of London’. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and ch…

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14: James O'Brien 59:46

4y ago59:46

59:46

Presenter, podcaster and author James O'Brien is best known for his LBC radio show where his combative style and willingness to challenge the establishment has made him one of Britains best known radio personalities. You can listen to James' Podcast Full Disclosure where ever you get your podcasts from and hear him on LBC weekdays 10.00 - 1.00pm. A…

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