Paul McKenna's Positivity Podcast

Paul McKenna's Positivity Podcast

The Positivity Podcast is a new, half-hour, in-depth, non-journalistic interview programme hosted by Paul McKenna. Each week, he interviews some of the world's most interesting people in a deeply explorative style.

Episodes

119 - Penelope Tree

June 24, 2024 • 28 mins

My guest today is one of the original supermodels, she is a style icon of the Swinging Sixties, and David Bailey’s muse. Her autobiographical novel Piece Of My Heart, looks with brutal honesty at the dizzying impact of sudden fame and shares the inside scoop on ‘60’s fashion and high society. When John Lennon was asked to encapsulate her in three words, he replied, "Hot, Hot, Hot, Smart, Smart, Smart!”. I’m talking today with Penel...

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118 - Deborah Meaden

May 26, 2024 • 29 mins

My guest on the Positivity Podcast today is a highly-successful entrepreneur - famous for being one of the investors on the BBC show Dragons’ Den. Her latest project is a book for teenagers ‘Deborah Meaden Talks Money.’ I’m talking today with Deborah Meaden.

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117 - Kate Silverton

April 8, 2024 • 32 mins
My guest today is a journalist, therapist, best-selling author and broadcaster. She is known both nationally and internationally as a BBC newsreader. These days, she is a child therapist and councillor. Her new book is titled ‘There’s Still no Such Thing as Naughty’. I’m talking today with Kate Silverton… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepre...
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116 - Alan Johnson

April 3, 2024 • 29 mins
My guest today is a former UK Education Secretary, Health Secretary and Home Secretary. He is an award-winning, best-selling author and his new book Death On The Thames has just been published. I am speaking today with Alan Johnson… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in t...
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115 - Tommy Tiernan

February 18, 2024 • 32 mins
My guest today is a comedian, actor and writer. He is one of Ireland’s most successful stand-up comics and is also famous for starring in the TV show Derry Girls. He is hailed by Billy Connelly as one of his three favourite comedians in the world. He’s touring the UK in April. I’m talking today with Tommy Tiernan... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, t...
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114 - Stephen Moyer

January 29, 2024 • 46 mins

My guest today is an actor, producer and director. He’s best known for portraying the vampire Bill Compton in the hit TV series True Blood. His new series is based on the epic film Sexy Beast. I am talking today with Stephen Moyer...

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113 - Melanie Sykes

January 9, 2024 • 16 mins
My guest today is an author and former TV and radio broadcaster. Famous for hosting on such shows as ‘Today with Des and Mel’ and ‘Going Out with Alan Carr’. She’s an autism advocate and campaigner for women’s rights. Her new book is called ‘Illuminated’. I’m talking today with Melanie Sykes... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and en...
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112 - Ben Miller

December 11, 2023 • 45 mins
My guest today is an actor, comedian and author. He rose to fame as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller. He has starred in such shows as Death in Paradise and Primeval. His new children’s book is Adventures of a Christmas Elf. I’m talking today with Ben Miller... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll l...
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111 - Sarah Millican

November 23, 2023 • 32 mins
My guest today is an award-winning comedian, a best-selling author and a broadcaster. In 2013, she was listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK, by Radio 4’s Women’s Hour. Her debut book ‘How To Be Champion’ was a Sunday Times No.1 best seller. She is on tour in the UK with her show ‘Late Bloomer’. I’m talking today with Sarah Millican… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most in...
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110 - James Haskell

February 27, 2023 • 23 mins
My guest today is one of the best-known UK rugby players in the world, having played 77 times for his country. He is a Sunday Times bestselling author for his smash-hit autobiography and he’s also a DJ. I’m talking today with James Haskell… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the b...
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109 - Arthur Smith

February 12, 2023 • 24 mins
My guest today is a comedian and playwright of two West End shows. His autobiography, My Name Is Daphne Fairfax, was published to critical acclaim and he’s a regular presenter on BBC Radio 4. He also performs stand-up all around the UK. In 2008, he won the Edinburgh Festival Spirit of the Fringe Award. I’m talking today with Arthur Smith… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting peo...
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108 - Hugh Bonneville

October 16, 2022 • 27 mins
My guest today is an actor famous for appearing in films such as Downton Abbey, Notting Hill, The Monuments Men and the Paddington Bear series, amongst many others. His new book Playing Under The Piano paints a vivid picture of his career on stage and screen. I’m talking today with Hugh Bonneville… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs a...
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107 - Gary Numan

August 7, 2022 • 33 mins
My guest today is a musician who came to fame as the frontman for the new wave band Tubeway Army and later as a solo artist selling over 10 million records. He is a pioneer of electronic music and has received the Ivor Novello award. A new documentary about his music and his life airs on Sky Arts on August 13th. I’m talking today with Gary Numan… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most intere...
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106 - Chris Hadfield

July 24, 2022 • 33 mins
My guest today is one of the most accomplished astronauts in the world. He was named the Top Test Pilot in both the US Air Force and the US Navy and was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. He has flown three space missions, built two space stations, crewed the Space Shuttle, the Soyuz, and commanded the International Space Station. He's the author of four international best sellers. His latest book is The Apollo Murders. ...
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105 - Jane Fallon

July 18, 2022 • 23 mins
My guest today is a best-selling author, having sold over a million books in the UK. Before becoming a full-time writer, she was a multi-award-winning television producer behind shows such as This Life, Teachers and 20 Things to Do Before You’re 30 as well as producing on EastEnders. Her new book is entitled ‘Just Got Real’. I am talking today with Jane Fallon… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the worl...
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104 - Fat Tony

June 20, 2022 • 24 mins
My guest today found fame as a club DJ in the 1980s doing private parties for everyone from Prince to Madonna. He’s become one of fashion’s favourite acts as Vogue’s resident DJ and as Donatella Versace and Victoria Beckham’s go-to party guy. His autobiography ‘I Don’t Take Requests’ is out now. I’m talking today with DJ Fat Tony… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. Fro...
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103 - Gary Delaney

April 24, 2022 • 38 mins
My guest today is a writer, stand-up comedian & TV star. He’s been called the ‘king of the one-liners’. He’s become one of the most followed and quoted comedians in the country. I am talking today with Gary Delaney… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use t...
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102 - Lynda La Plante

March 21, 2022 • 25 mins
My guest today is a multiple award-winning author and screenwriter having won three BAFTAs, an Emmy, and the Edgar Allan Poe Award. She has created numerous internationally-acclaimed TV shows and is best known for writing the hit crime series Prime Suspect. Her new novel is called Vanished. I’m talking today with Lynda La Plante. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. Fro...
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101 - Joe Wicks

March 14, 2022 • 21 mins
My guest today is a multi-million, best-selling author, TV presenter and fitness coach. His brand is one of the world’s most followed fitness accounts on all social media. He holds the Guinness World Record for ‘most viewers for a fitness workout live stream on YouTube’. His videos have had nearly 300 million views. His new book is called ‘Feel Good Food’. I am talking today with Joe Wicks. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKe...
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100 - Patrick Duffy

February 20, 2022 • 27 mins
My guest on the Positivity Podcast today is an actor best known to audiences around the world for his twelve years in one of the biggest TV shows of all time, Dallas. He also appeared in The Bold and the Beautiful and the Man from Atlantis and starred in the award-winning West End production of Art. He’s currently on tour in the UK in Catch Me If You Can. I’m talking today with Patrick Duffy… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul Mc...
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