Best Tom Blackman Podcasts (2024)

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S6, Ep 10: Kiell Smith-Bynoe, actor and comedian 39:24

3d ago39:24

39:24

Joining Grace this week is the multi-talented actor, comedian and rapper, Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Long before becoming a household name as the exasperated boyfriend in the hit series Ghosts, Kiell (AKA MC Klayze Flaymz) tells Grace how, as a teenager, he combined his performance skills in the ultimate London arena: the chicken shop. With the taste of su…

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S6, Ep 9: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, comedian 39:56

10d ago39:56

39:56

Welsh standup, podcast host and panel show queen, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, brings her finest bowl of scran to Grace’s house. Over this steaming ultra-value concoction, she reveals how her upbringing on a Welsh sheep farm led to a hankering for performance, humour and cheap noodles. Cutting her teeth on the Manchester comedy circuit and finding solace…

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S6, Ep 8: Tom Kerridge, chef 41:10

17d ago41:10

41:10

Comfort Eating’s culinary standards might have been permanently raised after two-Michelin-star chef Tom Kerridge’s visit. But he’s not exactly one to show off. Growing up in Gloucester, Tom always wanted to recreate the homely meals he’d find at his local pub or at his mum’s on Sundays. With a brief detour on to the acting stage, Tom started his ca…

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S6 Ep 7: Cat Burns, singer 41:26

24d ago41:26

41:26

Platinum-selling singer songwriter Cat Burns cosies up with Grace for a warm plate of nosh and some deep chats. The biggest-selling British female artist of 2022, who won three Brit award nominations after her single Go went viral on TikTok, reveals how she went from shy schoolgirl to stadium gigs in just a few years. While Covid put an end to busk…

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S6 Ep 6: Daniel Foxx, comedian 45:42

1M ago45:42

45:42

Sliding into Grace’s sitting room this week is rising star and multitalented comedian, playwright and musical theatre creator, Daniel Foxx. Bringing his concoction of gunk meant only for solo consumption in the small hours, there’s nowhere left to hide. Buckle up and join Grace and Daniel as they go on a tour of the ins and outs of life in the fast…

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S6 Ep 5: Amol Rajan, broadcaster 46:12

1M ago46:12

46:12

It’s tough presenting BBC radio’s top morning news programme, hosting the nation’s brainiest quiz show and being a devoted dad to four young children. But someone’s got to do it. And that person is none other than the broadcaster Amol Rajan. Having risen through the ranks of the Independent newspaper to be its youngest editor at the age of 29 and n…

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S6 Ep 4: Katie Price, model turned reality TV star 43:33

1M ago43:33

43:33

Dropping by this week for a spot of comfort eating is the legendary glamour model turned reality TV star, Katie Price. One of the most photographed and filmed women of our times, splashed across page 3 and lads mags as Jordan 30 years ago, then in six of her own TV series, multiple documentaries and reality shows, everyone thinks they know her. But…

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From the archive (season 2): Dave Myers, hairy biker 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

This week, the world learned of the sad passing of a true British icon, TV cook and hairy biker, Dave Myers. To celebrate his life, we wanted to bring you this episode from January 2022 where Dave tells Grace about – ironically – losing all his hair aged eight, his years as a makeup artist, working in the steelyards of Barrow-in-Furness, and the co…

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S6 E3: Kathy Burke, actor, director and writer 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

One of the UK’s most loved and versatile actors, Kathy Burke, lands in Grace’s sitting room this week. Transitioning from punk teenager, to award-winning actor and then taking on comedy, Kathy has loved almost all of it. She talks to Grace about her career highlights and when her personal life sometimes got in the way, recounting the food that got …

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S6 E2: Michelle de Swarte, comedian 40:36

2M ago40:36

40:36

Model-turned-standup Michelle De Swarte knows how to make an entrance. And arriving at Grace’s with her eat-it-or-climb-it comfort snack of choice, she doesn’t disappoint. For the woman who left school at 14, signed as a model at 19, fell on the Gucci catwalk a month later, modelled for years in New York afterwards and then changed tack to become a…

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S6 E1: David Baddiel, comedian 43:25

2M ago43:25

43:25

Pulling up a pew at Grace’s house to launch a new season of Comfort Eating is the legendary comedian and author, David Baddiel. With a career spanning 40 years on TV, stage and radio, not to mention coining anthemic football songs and writing multiple bestselling books for adults and children, David has a unique place in our nation’s popular cultur…

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Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is coming back for a brand new season 1:10

2M ago1:10

1:10

Season six of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent will kick off on Tuesday 13 February. Join Grace and her celebrity guests, including David Baddiel, Katie Price and Amol Rajan, as they delve into what they love to eat when nobody is watchingBy The Guardian

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S5 E10: Gregory Porter, singer-songwriter 39:16

5M ago39:16

39:16

Bringing lashings of comfort and joy to Grace’s house for the final episode of this season is the legendary jazz singer Gregory Porter. The multi-Grammy award-winner, known for his smooth, silky tones and iconic headgear, is gliding in on a wave of Californian soul to ease us into some truly mellow seasonal joy. Food and music has taken Gregory on …

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S5 E9: Tamsin Greig, actor 45:08

5M ago45:08

45:08

This week, Grace gets a visit from one of her heroes. It’s none other than Tamsin Greig, the small screen acting legend. After treating Grace to a two-course surprise snack, Tamsin talks about growing up with an older dad, her secret Friday Night Dinner food strategies and the strange moments of joy to be found within grief. And, of course, she rev…

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S5 E8: Keith Brymer Jones, potter 42:33

5M ago42:33

42:33

The tables turn for Grace this week as – for once – a TV judge arrives to give her a critique. It’s Keith Brymer Jones, The Great Pottery Throw Down’s famously teary-eyed resident potter. After a quick round of feedback on Grace’s favourite horrible 80s mug, Keith talks her through his post-punk band days, discovering a love for clay and a childhoo…

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S5 E7: Adjoa Andoh, actress 38:30

6M ago38:30

38:30

Dropping into Grace’s living room for some prime time Comfort Eating is the actor Adjoa Andoh, best known for playing Lady Danbury in the Netflix hit Bridgerton. Sharing a platter of her tastiest morsels, Adjoa talks to Grace about jacking in a law degree, moving into a south London squat, joining a touring feminist theatre group while pregnant, th…

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S5 E6: Mary McCartney, photographer 37:57

6M ago37:57

37:57

Joining Grace for some generous, multi-layered Comfort Eating is the photographer and TV chef, Mary McCartney. Hailing from one of the most famous families of 20th-century culture, Mary lets us into the culinary secrets of the McCartney family – from her dad Paul’s perfect mash to her mum Linda’s ice-cream cake – and the family trips to New York wh…

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S5 E5: Bridget Christie, comedian 36:06

6M ago36:06

36:06

Joining Grace for a leisurely afternoon chat this week is one of the queens of British comedy, Bridget Christie. Bridget is an award-winning standup comedian, actor and writer. After getting into comedy later than most, she won the Edinburgh comedy award for best show with A Bic for Her in 2013, and she recently dipped her toe into screenwriting, w…

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S5 E4: Jamie Demetriou, actor 40:17

6M ago40:17

40:17

Grace’s living room gets a professional appraisal this week from none other than Jamie Demetriou. Best known as the bumbling titular estate agent of Stath Lets Flats and long-toothed lover of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag, Jamie’s arrived fresh off the Barbie set armed with his favourite comfort snacks. He and Grace talk about his teenage indie ba…

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S5 E3: Jon Ronson, journalist 37:22

6M ago37:22

37:22

It’s time for another mystery snack at Grace’s dining room table, where she’s joined by writer, journalist and podcaster Jon Ronson. Jon’s best known for going on adventures with unlikely people, culminating in hit books such as The Men Who Stare at Goats and The Psychopath Test. This week, he tells Grace about his passion for TV dinners, his rival…

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S5 E2: Shirley Ballas, dancer 44:57

7M ago44:57

44:57

This week, Grace heads out of her kitchen and into the home of dance legend Shirley Ballas to cha-cha-chat all things Comfort Eating. Shirley’s become TV royalty as head judge on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, but she’d already been ruling the dancefloor for decades. She and Grace chat about wedding buffets, steamy backstage rendezvous and where …

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S5 E1: Nadiya Hussain, chef 35:20

7M ago35:20

35:20

Cosying up with Grace to launch a new season of Comfort Eating is none other than the queen of baking and all our hearts – Nadiya Hussain. The Bake Off star, whose triumph in the tent launched a TV, writing and culinary career of which dreams are made, is dropping by Grace’s home to share her loves, her hates and her strategies for managing a house…

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Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is coming back 2:01

7M ago2:01

2:01

Season five of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent will kick off on Tuesday, 26 September. Join Grace as she learns what her celebrity guests, such as Nadiya Hussain and Jon Ronson, love to eat when nobody is watchingBy The Guardian

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70. PCOS Weight Loss – Rebecca Dropped 2 Dress Sizes For Her Wedding Day 15:18

1y ago15:18

15:18

Tired of cutting carbs and doing excess cardio to achieve weight loss with PCOS? Let’s be honest. If you have PCOS then any type of weight loss or body transformation is going to be hard. I’ve worked with many women with PCOS for weight loss and there’s always 2 things that they are doing wrong. Unfortunately it’s either their coach or diet program…

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S4 E12: James Norton, actor 44:04

1+ y ago44:04

44:04

For the last time this series Grace opens her door to another Comfort Eating guest, and to finish in style she welcomes James Norton into her home to discuss all things delicious. James is best known for his portrayal of the despicable Tommy Lee Royce in Happy Valley, and other star roles include Grantchester, Little Women, and War & Peace. However…

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S4 E11: Graham Norton, broadcaster 44:26

1+ y ago44:26

44:26

This week, it’s Grace’s couch that gets the star treatment as Graham Norton comes round to chat all things Comfort Eating. We all know Graham from his work interviewing megastars on his chatshow, as well as his much loved radio show, but there’s lots to Graham you might not know about; from his time living in a San Francisco commune, to his big bre…

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A quick christmas message from Grace 0:46

1+ y ago0:46

0:46

Happy holidays friends! Just a quick message from Grace to say no new episode of Comfort Eating today, as she’s at home on the couch eating cold roasties and stuffing sarnies, enjoying all the Christmas telly. However, fear not, Comfort Eating will be back in the new year!By The Guardian

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S4 E10: Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, singers 38:12

1+ y ago38:12

38:12

Roll up, roll up, for an unprecedented Comfort Eating event as we bring you not one but two very special guests … Yes that’s right, parking their sleigh outside Grace’s house we have world-renowned singers, entertainers, and the unofficial Kings of Christmas, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe joining us for a fantastically festive episode. Both hugely suc…

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S4 E9: Amma Asante, film-maker 38:50

1+ y ago38:50

38:50

Grace’s guest this week is the Bafta award winning director Amma Asante. From her critically acclaimed films such as Belle, and A United Kingdom, to her work on TV shows such as The Handmaid’s Tale and Mrs America, Amma is a giant of the film-making world. She pops round to Grace’s to discuss her teenage days on the set of Grange Hill, how she fell…

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S4 E8: Gaz Coombes, musician 40:39

1+ y ago40:39

40:39

This week, knocking on Grace’s door is actual rockstar Gaz Coombes. Gaz has sold millions of records around the world, both as the lead singer of Supergrass and as a critically acclaimed solo artist. He joins Grace to chat about his days overseeing Harvester’s coveted salad bar, late-night cheese boards and, as he prepares to release his fourth sol…

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S4 E7: Georgia Pritchett, screenwriter of Succession 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

37:21

Grace’s guest this week is Georgia Pritchett, the genius behind many of the shows we watch on the telly when we’ve whipped up our bowl of comforting goodness. She is currently a writer on the award winning satirical black comedy-drama Succession, which follows the disturbing and dastardly lives of media conglomerate family the Logans. Georgia’s pas…

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S4 E6: Jayde Adams, comedian 37:02

1+ y ago37:02

37:02

Cha Cha Cha-ing her way into Grace’s house this week is comedian and one of this year’s stars of Strictly Come Dancing, Jayde Adams. Jayde and Grace discuss Jayde’s Bristolian beginnings, what it takes to become a fishmonger, and what makes the perfect dinner party. And as always, the comfort foods that have seen Jayde through it all…

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69. How to Stop Getting Hangry on Your Diet 21:23

1+ y ago21:23

21:23

How do you stop getting hangry when dieting? Is being Hangry really a thing or is it made up by people who are on diets and can’t eat the foods that they like? Recently a european team of researchers looked into the ‘Hangry’ phenomenon and found a few interesting things. Firstly ‘hangry’ does exist as most of the subjects reported some feeling of e…

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68. Building Strong Humans with Dan Smith 32:38

1+ y ago32:38

32:38

What does it take to be aa good coach and mentor? Dan Smith is both a personal coach and a mentor to other fitness coaches. In this interview he discusses how he helps other fitness professionals build their businesses and how he transforms the physiques of his clients to be stronger humans Listen to the podcast Watch the video below Check out my Y…

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S4 E5: Adam Kay, writer 43:22

1+ y ago43:22

43:22

Knocking on Grace’s door this week is the doctor-turned-writer Adam Kay, whose memoir This is Going to Hurt was loved by critics and readers alike, making it the UK’s second-most-sold book in 2018. Adam and Grace discuss the fast pace and poor food of life on a gynaecology ward, his favourite motorway service station snack, and his struggle with di…

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Episode 54 – Bodybuilding Now and Then with Matt Tofton 1:08:50

1+ y ago1:08:50

1:08:50

In this episode we talk to competitive bodybuilder Matt Tofton who is a champion amateur bodybuilder with multiple competitive wins and placings in both national and international events. We discuss: How has bodybuilding changed since Tom and Paul competed? What is the current state of coaching for prep in the current bodybuilding scene? What are t…

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S4 E4: Jaime Winstone, actress 35:17

1+ y ago35:17

35:17

Jaime Winstone is Grace’s guest this week, coming round for a chat and a hearty portion of her ultimate comfort snack. Jaime is an actor, known for roles in films such as Kidulthood, Made in Dagenham, and Tomb Raider. The pair discuss the wild days and nights of Jamie’s party girl years, filmset food, and life with a famous dad: Ray Winstone. And o…

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S4 E3: Jay Blades, TV presenter 41:45

1+ y ago41:45

41:45

Furniture restorer and television presenter Jay Blades pops round Grace’s for a helping of his ultimate comfort food. The two of them talk about the highs and the lows of Jay’s Hackney childhood, his lasting passion for school dinners, the mental health breakdown he experienced in 2015 and how he’s found joy on the set of his smash-hit show The Rep…

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S4 E2: Malorie Blackman, writer 36:24

1+ y ago36:24

36:24

Grace’s guest this week is the writer Malorie Blackman, former children’s laureate and author of some of the UK’s most beloved young adult books. They discuss Malorie’s childhood, including a period spent in a homeless shelter, how her husband wooed her with food, and the snacks that help her celebrate her Bajan heritage. And of course, she reveals…

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S4 E1: Dawn O’Porter, writer 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

41:25

Grace Dent is back for a fourth course of Comfort Eating, and her first guest of the new season is Dawn O’Porter, writer and TV presenter. The pair chow down over Dawn’s favourite snack, as she tells Grace about a bohemian childhood in Guernsey, how her passion for oysters ended in undignified disaster, and how she found love on a dancefloor with t…

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67. It’s OK to be selfish 13:23

1+ y ago13:23

13:23

Is it selfish put your gym training first as a priority in your life? No absolutely not and here’s why. Many of the people I work with are selfless people. They have a family and they prioritise their kids (and partner) over all else. If they own their own business then that’s their next priority. Both these are major elements in their lives and qu…

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Episode 53. Bodybuilding on a Budget, Simplification of Food Prep 55:17

1+ y ago55:17

55:17

In this episode we discuss how to bodybuild on a budget. Due to the cost of living the prices of food and gyms has risen so getting the essential nutrients in can be difficult if you’re on a tight budget. Some food ideas, recipes, bulk cooking tips and other things to help you in your pursuit of muscle without breaking the bank. Also how to not ove…

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Episode 52. Bondage cable exercises 53:36

1+ y ago53:36

53:36

In this episode we discuss over complication and over simplification when it comes to nutrition and training. It is just as simple as ‘go heavy or go home’ Should you just ‘eat less and move more’ and what the F is it with the new trend of bondage cable exercises? Check out my YouTube channel for more videos. Scroll down for previous episodes Subsc…

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Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back for fourths 0:51

1+ y ago0:51

0:51

Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is back for a fourth course on 18 October. Join her and celebrity guests, such as Graham Norton and Dawn O’Porter, as they reveal the comfort foods that have seen them through the good times, bad times, and everything in betweenBy The Guardian

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66. How much weight should you lift in the gym to build muscle as a man or woman? 11:38

1+ y ago11:38

11:38

How much weight should you lift to build muscle when training in the gym? To really answer this we need to look at one of the key issues with men (and women) when they train in the gym. I always say that on the whole men need to lift a bit lighter and women need to lift a bit heavier. I’ve coached both men and women for over 10 years and I’ve notic…

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65. Nutrition and Training When You Retire from Competitive Bodybuilding 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

22:35

What happens when you retire from competitive bodybuilding? How should your nutrition change? How should your training change? With no competition to aim for it can be tough for ex competitive bodybuilders to adjust to normal life. I find that people I work with are still following the same rigid diet structure they had when they were competitive. …

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64. Should You Cut Calories or Increase Activity First to Get in Shape 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

20:37

Don't make this common mistake for fat loss When should you cut calories to lose fat? Do you even need to cut calories if you do more activity? If you’ve been around anyone in fitness or who’s dieting for any length of time you’ll know that when people cut calories they tend to suffer a bit. This, we are told is all part of the course. You’ve got t…

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63 The Best Fat Loss Program For Men or Women Who Lift Weights 17:50

1+ y ago17:50

17:50

Fat Loss Programs are Dead If you’re a man or woman and you love lifting weights then a fat loss program won’t be best for you. Here’s why: Men and women who lift weights want to be more muscular, whether your definition of ‘muscular’ is ‘toned’ or jacked to fcuk then the method is the same. You need to lift weights with sufficient volume and with …

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S3 special bonus episode: Jamie Laing, TV personality 1:04:02

1+ y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

As season three comes to an end, Grace brings you a special bonus episode, recorded live at the Podcast Festival in London, with the cheekiest chap from Chelsea, Jamie Laing. The pair discuss his childhood on a farm, boarding school canteen hierarchies, and how food-shame affects men. And Jamie recounts his first memories of moving to Leeds.…

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Episode 51 – FitXpo, Gains begin at 40, Health scares 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

56:10

One for the 'old' school listener In this episode we discuss the recent FitXpo where Tom delivered a presentation on ‘Gains Begins at 40’ We also discuss the failing of the old guard bodybuilding federations and the rise of the new feds. Finally we discuss Tom’s recent heart issues and Paul’s recent visit to hospital. Check out my YouTube channel f…

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