Best Dannie Fountain Podcasts (2024)

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Mark Steel - The Fastest Milkman In History 48:11

28m ago48:11

48:11

A veteran of the comedy game Mark Steel has been making people laugh from the stage for over three decades and has been a regular on the radio and TV shows such as Have I Got News For You and others, but before that he had plenty of other jobs including being a milkman and achieving a possible unofficial world land speed record in a milk float. In …

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Charlie Baker - A One Man Entertainment Machine 49:47

31m ago49:47

49:47

Devon’s finest son (don’t tell Josh Widdicombe) Charlie Baker is our guest on this episode. When he’s not tap dancing, playing his trumpet, or selling out comedy tours up and down the country you can often hear Charlie on Talksport… but how did his childhood shape the man he is today and can he identify Harry’s seed? The Sky At Night presenter Prof…

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James Haskell - More Than Just Rugby 50:27

32m ago50:27

50:27

Possibly the widest guest we’ve had on the show, it’s former England rugby international James Haskell! How did James reach the top of his profession? What was it like in the jungle on I’m A Celebrity? How can such a big strong man be so scared of Gary? Hit play and find out! Friend of the show Matt Lewis, host of the excellent Gone Medieval podcas…

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Greg Jenner - Horrible Histories' Fountain Of Knowledge 55:05

10d ago55:05

55:05

If there is one thing you can say about Greg Jenner it is that he really loves history! Greg combines humour with all the facts which has seen him release numerous books for children and adults, host podcasts that was been downloaded over 100 million times, and he was the main consultant on the first seven series of the brilliant Horrible Histories…

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Russell Kane - Just Got To Go For It 55:02

7d ago55:02

55:02

A young man from Essex who didn’t really know what stand-up comedy was until his twenties, Russell Kane has gone on to become one of the UK’s best comedians since taking the chance to step on stage. How did Russell catch the comedy bug? Can he identify a musty flannel? Who will he put in the virtual graveyard? In this episode we learn all about lee…

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Danny Beard - The Sixth Bearded Queen 50:05

14d ago50:05

50:05

An act that will make you laugh, blush and cry in equally measure we’re joined by the magnificent Danny Beard. Danny has appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, Karaoke Club and won RuPaul’s DragRace UK. But how did a musical theatre loving boy from the Wirrel who knew he was different embrace himself and achieve so much? Well with Sarah the AI Bots help…

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Liam Charles - The King Of Junior Bake Off 57:22

21d ago57:22

57:22

From being a contestant on The Great British Bake Off to the presenter on Bake Off: The Professionals, and a judge on Junior Bake Off, Liam Charles knows baking. How did a boy from East London discover his talent in the kitchen? Well, Harry makes Liam tell all! We discover what made him tick as a child, his favourite joke, and listen to find out wh…

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Daliso Chaponda - Golden Buzzer Royalty 52:15

28d ago52:15

52:15

Britain’s Got Talent brought this episode’s guest to everyone’s attention and he even received the golden buzzer! Its Daliso Chaponda! Daliso had a fascinating globe trotting childhood, a young love of comedy, and was everything we want in a guest. Enjoy Whispery Thing, a song from Gary, a new invention from Regency Innovations and we learn all abo…

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Josh Widdicombe - A Little Lonely Child 46:07

1M ago46:07

46:07

One third of Channel 4’s The Last Leg, chart topping podcaster with Parenting Hell, author, best selling stand-up… not much that Josh Widdicombe a little boy from Devon hasn’t achieved. Josh and Harry relive their shared history, delve into how to cope with being a socially anxious child, why they wanted to become comedians and ask, what is Dora Th…

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John Grant - A Musical Sap Guzzling Legend 45:35

2M ago45:35

45:35

American singer-songwriter John Grant is a musical titan as a front man of Czars and a hugely successful solo artist. He’s also dueted with Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams and many more. John tells Harry of growing up in Canada, how to get sap from a tree, he duets with Gary and helps us learn all about Mars! Thank you to Dr Catherine Re…

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Jayde Adams - Voice Of Angel 47:00

2M ago47:00

47:00

Alright me babber! Bristol's finest Jayde Adams has many many. Talents, dancer, singer, comedian, celebrant... a true polymath. In this episode we find out how Jayde discovered and nurtured all those talents, and what advice she offers to our younger listeners. Our theme this week was submarines and we were joined by Alexandra Geary, a Curator of A…

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Roisin Conaty - Napping In The Biscuit Cupboard 58:34

2M ago58:34

58:34

Comedian, actor, writer and a wonderful human, Roisin Conaty brings joy to the studio and talks to Harry about making your own fun on holiday in rural Ireland, issues with leaky taps and the best place to steal a nap when working. You can and should follow Roisin on Instagram. Want to know all about the T-Rex? Well you’re in luck as this week we sp…

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Nick Grimshaw - Taller Than You Think 52:03

3M ago52:03

52:03

How did a little boy from Oldham become the tall man he is today? Nick Grimshaw aka Grimmy - former Radio 1 breakfast show host, X Factor judge and more - fills us in on his one day reign of terror as a toddler that is the stuff of family legend, the best advice he got on going for your dream job, and he enjoys a round of Whispery Thing. These days…

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Jo Brand - An Extra Slice Of Funny 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

A comedy titan, Jo Brand has been at the top of her game for decades and is on lots of things on our telly’s like Bake Off: Extra Slice. In this episode Harry and Jo get into her early career as a nurse, why she began comedy and all the fun along the way of Silly Thing, Biscuit In An Unusual Place plus the seals have a special musical treat. Our th…

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Danny Wallace - A Letter Writing Menace 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

What do you call someone who is half Swiss and half Scottish? You call them Danny Wallace! Harry chats to Danny about his extended family, Smurfs and the fun he had writing prank letters as a child. Rats was our theme of the week and we were joined by Dominika from the RSPCA to tell us all about them. You can support the wonderful RSPCA and the bri…

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Chris Packham - Mr Nature 54:33

4M ago54:33

54:33

How did a young punk become the face of nature and conservation for generations of British TV viewers? Well, Chris Packham is with Harry to tell us all about measuring grass snakes as a boy, his teenage punk band and strimming! We learnt all about the London Underground thanks to Siddy Holloway – presenter, author and transport historian. You can f…

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Seann Walsh - The Original Naughty Boy 1:01:19

4M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Described once by The Guardian as “the bohemian bad boy of comedy” Seann Walsh joins Harry, Garry and Sarah the AI Bot to unpack his somewhat unconventional childhood. Sofas on fire, school sleepovers and showing sometimes qualifications aren’t always important. Aside from Silly Thing, your jokes and chatting Seann there is a new fun quiz! Our them…

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Gyles Brandreth - Monopoly Champion 49:00

4M ago49:00

49:00

British institution Gyles Brandreth has been gracing our screens and airwaves for decades but how did Gyles break into showbiz? Well Harry and Sarah the AI bot will dig into his life and find out all about driving as a child, celebrity encounters and how he ended up as a European Monopoly Champion. You can listen to Gyles’ own podcast Rosebud on Sp…

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Suzi Ruffell - A Diabolo Master 46:12

4M ago46:12

46:12

A Cilla Black impersonating, somewhat lonely, diabolo wielding child Suzi Ruffell grew up to be a brilliant comic and tap dancing extraordinaire. She and Harry discuss what it was like to be working class, dancing on The One Show and it is our first play of The Intergenerational Quiz! Dr Adam Rutherford was our expert telling us all about DNA, you …

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Ravneet Gill - The Brains Of Junior Bake Off 48:36

4M ago48:36

48:36

She’s the true star of Junior Bake Off, it’s Ravneet Gill! Harry quizzes Rav on how she started out in the world of baking…they discuss what food sends Harry into a deep sleep when filming…and she very kindly brings us our first sponsor message… We also learn all about the Battle of Hastings thanks to Matt Lewis, from History Hit- our expert this w…

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Alan Carr - The Chatty Man 50:10

4M ago50:10

50:10

One of the nation’s most loveable comedians - Alan Carr tells Harry all about being the son of a football manager, using dinner ladies as human shields, and how he became a comedy legend! A big thanks to Dee from Hair Force Clinics for telling us all about the secret lives of nits! Get in touch with your jokes: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk Producer…

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Are We There Yet? with Harry Hill - Wednesday 24th April! 1:01

5M ago1:01

1:01

Hello there! It's me, Harry Hill! With some exciting news - Ive got a brand new podcast its called 'Are We There Yet? And is the worlds first family friendly podcast thats designed to get you from A to B. Join me, my son Garry and Sarah the A.I Bot as we delve into the childhood memories of a motley crew of comedians, celebrities and cultural icons…

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Lorena Garcia — Don't Let Superwoman Syndrome Stop You From Self-Caring 45:44

5+ y ago45:44

45:44

Lorena Garcia is a Latina entrepreneur, a mom, and a staunch advocate for self-care. The Arizona-based co-founder of Wela Creative, a creative studio, and Majka, a line of wellness products geared towards the new mom, uses this episode to share more about building up her hustles and how you should be viewing self-care. Shownotes: https://www.creati…

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Regina Merson — You Have The Right To Change Your Mind 49:59

5+ y ago49:59

49:59

Regina Merson went from lawyer to beauty brand founder and she wouldn't take any of her decisions back. Throughout the episode you'll learn more about how Regina navigated leaving a career that wasn't fulfilling her, how needle point helped open her mind to the possibility of doing something she loved, and why it's your right to change your mind. S…

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Saskia Sorrosa — Following Your Passions Isn't Impossible, It's Just Hard Work 42:07

6y ago42:07

42:07

Saskia Sorrosa had her career made — she was a top executive in the NBA and was leading a department that allowed her to be entrepreneurial within the safety of a larger corporation, but over time her heart aligned elsewhere. So, she started Fresh Bellies, a baby food company. Throughout this episode we learn how the recipes grew from ones she made…

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Liz Flores: How People Feel About Your Decisions Is Not Your Responsibility 40:08

6y ago40:08

40:08

Liz Flores is an artist, a dog mom, and the best person to talk about the ever present “you vs the unit” conversation that’s born when you grow up in a Latinx family. Based out of Chicago, Liz shares how she’s navigated setting boundaries with her family, leaving her corporate job for a creative hustle, and learning to say yes to herself by saying …

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Dannie Lynn Fountain — To Pursue Your Passion, First Let Go Of How Others Define You 42:17

6y ago42:17

42:17

In this episode Dannie Lynn Fountain shares something that so many individuals know to be true — owning your identity is layered. No matter how you self-identify, the process of arriving at that elevator pitch for yourself took hard work that was (hopefully) followed by a sigh of relief. Through this episode Dannie shares how her identity has playe…

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Denise Soler Cox — On Being Latina, Being American And Learning To Choose Yourself 49:36

7y ago49:36

49:36

Denise is the co-founder of Project ñ, a movement that is anchored in the many worlds first-generation Latinx-Americans live in. Throughout our conversation we dive into what it takes to put together a documentary for such a movement and how doing so helped Denise come out of her shell and really learn to tell her story. The episode does an amazing…

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Natalie Boden — You Are The Architect Of Your Own Life 37:23

7y ago37:23

37:23

Natalie Boden is the mastermind behind BODEN Agency, an award-winning agency that has worked with everyone from Target to Pepsico. During our conversation we take a step back from Natalie's biggest wins and dissect how she got here. At the core of every story is the agency Natalie has always claimed as her own — she's the architect of her own life …

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Leticia Gonzalez-Reyes — Beginning Makes The Conditions Perfect (So, No More Excuses) 36:58

7y ago36:58

36:58

Leticia Gonzalez-Reyes is the co-founder of 109 World, an org that allows you to use your social media platforms to change the world (seriously!). She and her friends - Olivia and Rachel (who you may know as Yoga Girl) - execute trips around the world with specific goals in mind. On this episode we chat about what it took for her to leave her estab…

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Michelle Herrera Mulligan — Learn To Get Out Of Your Own Way 55:43

7y ago55:43

55:43

Michelle Herrera Mulligan is the former editor-in-chief of Cosmo for Latinas and a constant champion for Latinas and the power their stories have. Throughout this episode we talk about the current political state of the country, why (now more than ever) it's important for you to tell your stories and how the first step for any progress is learning …

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Mitzi Gaitan — Being First Generation and Thriving Comes With Its Own Set of Responsibilities 54:45

7y ago54:45

54:45

Mitzi is a twenty-something career woman, who lives in LA and balances her tech job with one of her other (big) passions - her family. This episode focuses on what it means to be first generation and no longer just surviving. For instance, disposable income...how do you make the most of it? We also touch on family guilt, moving away and learning to…

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Catherine Cuello-Fuente — Prioritize Wellness In Your Entrepreneurial Career 39:07

7+ y ago39:07

39:07

Catherine Cuello-Fuente is the founder of Inside Crowd and Greenhopping, an app dedicated to making healthy living more accessible. Throughout this episode we talk through the health scare that sparked her entrepreneurial career and tips on how Latinxs can embrace a healthier lifestyle. Bonus: she offers up PR advice you won't want to pass on! #Cre…

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Gina Rodriguez — On The Importance of Being A Meaningful Specific 25:05

7+ y ago25:05

25:05

Gina Rodriguez encourages Latinas to live life on their own terms and conditions because at the end of that path is where they can find happiness. On this episode of Creating Espacios she also dives into the importance of being a meaningful specific, why self-care needs to be taught and encouraged among Latinxs, and how to navigate your way through…

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Marly Gallardo — Building Your Hustle Starts With Not Selling Yourself Short 48:01

7+ y ago48:01

48:01

Marly Gallardo is a RISD-educated artist based out of New York City, but more than that she's a creative driven Latina who understands the very common dilemma of how your family and your hustle sometimes pull you in different directions. In this episode we remind you why your dreams are important and that it's never a bad idea to remind people of y…

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Marines Duarte — Why Latinas Are Princess Warriors 39:39

7+ y ago39:39

39:39

As the founder of En Tus Zapatos, a one-stop shop for women who are conquering life at home, at work and in their relationships, Marines has created a safe haven for moms who want to embrace their careers and Latinas killing it at work who want to start a family. And, with her newest endeavor,Princesas Guerreras, she's taken her personal mission on…

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Francesca Kennedy — How To Act On Your Passions, Instead Of Your Fears 41:20

7+ y ago41:20

41:20

Francesca Kennedy is the founder of Ix Style, a socially responsible brand that produces huarache sandals and donates 15% of its profits to organizations that help bring clean water to Guatemala. In this episode she walks us through how to get your social business off the ground, why you shouldn't be afraid to cold email and how to trust your gut a…

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Creating Espacios Hour 57:21

7+ y ago57:21

57:21

#CreatingEspacios goes live! A full hour with four stories you won't want to miss. You'll hear how I got my start and how it led to Creating Espacios. Francesca Kennedy will remind you you're brave enough to make big asks. Patty Rodriguez gives you the definition of impostor syndrome and then tells you how to remind it you're boss. Finally Beatriz …

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Episode 002 | Whiskey & Tattoos In Portland 7:28

7+ y ago7:28

7:28

Episode 002 | Whiskey & Tattoos In Portland by Dannie FountainBy Dannie Fountain

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Denise Paredes: You Wanting It Is Enough Of A Reason To Follow Your Dreams 51:24

7+ y ago51:24

51:24

Denise Paredes is the Founder of Equal Uprise, a lifestyle brand dedicated to producing handmade and ethically sourced products. During our conversation she shares how her career as an entrepreneur started by making the jump to follow her dreams and be a solo founder. Plus she sheds light on how important it is to have the right network of people a…

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Barbara Gonzalez - It's Okay To Pursue Your Own Version Of Happy 27:28

7+ y ago27:28

27:28

Barbara Gonzalez kicks off Season 2 of Creating Espacios the only way she knows how, by not being afraid to be herself and speak her mind. The episode focuses on what's next for CE, how Barbara is pursuing her own version of happy and a reminder that it's more than okay to follow your own happiness too. #CreatingEspacios -- @ohhaibarbie on Twitter/…

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Episode 001 Whirlwind San Francisco 12:23

7+ y ago12:23

12:23

Episode 001 Whirlwind San Francisco by Dannie FountainBy Dannie Fountain

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Episode 000 Why Nomad? 4:24

7+ y ago4:24

4:24

Episode 000 Why Nomad? by Dannie FountainBy Dannie Fountain

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Soledad O'Brien: You've Earned Your Right To Be Exactly Where You Are 24:28

8y ago24:28

24:28

As an award-winning journalist and CEO, Soledad O’Brien is a woman who knows the significance of a good story. With her company Starfish Media Group and philanthropy The Starfish Foundation, she has truly championed every opportunity to uplift voices that may not otherwise be heard. In this episode she talks the importance of carving a space for yo…

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Jessica Mendoza — The Balance Between Relentless and Real 38:24

8y ago38:24

38:24

Jessica Mendoza is an ESPN analyst, who just so happens to be the first woman to take on the role. Her resume is packed with Olympic medal wins, noteworthy ‘firsts’ at various sports broadcasting jobs and most importantly, the common theme through all of her achievements, an ability to connect with others in an authentic, powerful and vulnerable wa…

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Pilar Pinel - Giving Back to the Communities The Raised Us 37:30

8y ago37:30

37:30

As the founder and CEO of ELLAS, Pilar Pinel has invested her life in mentorship. ELLAS creates clear pathways for young women, particularly high school students, to achieve their dreams. By pairing them with Latina role models, the girls learn that their goals hold value. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding the cultural appr…

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Ana Flores — Deciding To Be Authentic Can Be The Launch Pad For Growth 38:32

8y ago38:32

38:32

Ana Flores is the mastermind behind #WeAllGrow Latina Network, formerly known as Latina Bloggers Connect. As the first brand and blogger network in the nation for Latina digital creatives, #WeAllGrow has gone from connecting influencers with brands to hosting events across the nation. On this episode, Ana highlights how authenticity played a pivota…

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Catalina Girald — On Building A Brand You Can Be Proud Of 36:24

8y ago36:24

36:24

As CEO and co-founder of lingerie company Naja, Catalina Girald has worked tirelessly to keep empowerment for all women at the root of her company. Throughout her episode she shares tips on how to build an empowering brand, why mentors are important and how being socially responsible could go a long way. All things she’s learned by strategically mo…

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Dior Vargas — Taking the Cultural Stigma Out of Mental Illness 34:31

8y ago34:31

34:31

Dior Vargas is the Creator behind the People of Color & Mental Illness Photo Project, a social media campaign that took over Twitter and emphasized the importance of representation in the conversation around mental health. As a Latina who has successfully launched her career and embraced self-care, Dior sheds light on how prioritizing your mental h…

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Patty Rodriguez: Bad Days Lay Foundation For Big Accomplishments 32:22

8y ago32:22

32:22

As a Senior Producer at “On Air for Ryan Seacrest,” owner of two businesses, and mother of two, it’s safe to say that Patty Rodriguez has a lot on her daily to-do. In this episode we talk to Patty about her Mexican-American upbringing and how her community has grounded her in the midst of chaos. Patty shares her wisdom on how in a world of stereoty…

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