Great Company with Jamie Laing

Evan Spiegel, the co-founder and CEO of Snap, launched Snapchat in 2011 while he was still a student at Stanford University.

Since then, he’s built one of the biggest social platforms in the world, used by more than 400 million people every day.

Evan's idea has genuinely changed the way we communicate. So, I couldn’t wait to sit down with him for our first episode of Great Company Presents: Founders Friday mini-series.

In our conversation, Evan shares:
How the idea of Snapchat came about
The moment he decided to drop out of Stanford
The reality of becoming a billionaire at 25
How he balances fatherhood and entrepreneurship
Why Specs is the future of computing

Evan is proof that every successful business starts with an idea and sometimes the biggest rewards come from having the courage to take a risk...

Evan Spiegel is Great Company.

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THE CREDITS
Producers: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett
Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.
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Anastacia is the American pop-soul superstar with one of the most recognisable voices in music. She’s had an incredible career spanning over 25 years, sold more than 50 million records and given us huge hits like I'm Outta Love and Left Outside Alone.

But behind her unmistakable voice is an even more unbelievable story.

In our conversation, Anastacia opens up about the early days of her career, from singing at Hollywood parties to lying about her age to get on TV and, how her mum always knew she had something special, long before anyone else did.

In this conversation, Anastacia shares:
Lying about her age so she could compete in a MTV talent show
How her Dad inspired her hit song ‘Left Outside Alone’
Overcoming breast cancer twice and what it taught her about herself
The unforgettable advice Michael Jackson and Luciano Pavarotti gave her

Anastacia is a powerful reminder of staying true to yourself and never giving up on your dreams. No matter how big they might seem.

Anastacia is Great Company.

Buy tickets to Anastacia's Not That Kind 25th Anniversary Tour HERE

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THE CREDITS
Producers: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett & Harry Sawkins
Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a strange kind of pressure that comes with being an adult. We’re encouraged to take things seriously and to have it all figured out. But what if being silly is one of the most important things we can hold on to?

Harry Hill is one of Britain's most loved comedians, known and adored for his surreal comedy that has been making the country laugh for decades.

In this Great Moment, Harry reflects on the loss of his dear friend Sean Lock, and explains why refusing to take yourself too seriously might just be the best way to get through the hard times.

Sometimes the most profound lessons come from the people who taught us to laugh.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

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Lina Nielsen is an Olympic sprinter and hurdler who has overcome incredible challenges to reach the top of her sport.

Growing up in East London, Lina got the chance to be a kit carrier at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Seeing the world’s greatest athletes up close made her dream of competing in the Olympics one day too.

But when she was just 17, Lina was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after the right side of her body became paralysed. She thought her Olympic dream was over.

It wasn’t.

In our conversation, Lina shares how she defied the odds to achieve her dreams, what it took to get there and what she's aiming for next.

In this episode, Lina shares:

Her incredible journey to Olympic bronze
Growing up without her dad and its impact on her relationships
Being diagnosed with MS at 17
The misconceptions about MS she's determined to break down
Learning to accept her diagnosis without letting it define her

Lina’s story is a powerful reminder that the labels we’re given don't define what's possible.

Lina Nielsen is Great Company.

Lina will be competing in the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships in August. You can buy tickets HERE! https://tickets.birmingham26.com/

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
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Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS
Producers: Helen Burke & Dan King
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Josh Bennett
Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Or falling out with the same friend over and over again? This Great Moment is for you.

Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’.

In this Great Moment, Dr Julie explains how our past childhood experiences quietly shape the way we show up in our adult relationships, and why leaning into the difficult conversations is the most important thing you can do.

Because sometimes the work we do on ourselves is the greatest gift we can give to the people around us.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
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TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Jake Ji
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.