The MarshyCast

Send us Fan Mail Breaking into the creative industries has never been easy.  But for many young artists, musicians, performers and filmmakers, the financial barriers are becoming higher than ever.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with Phil Edgar-Jones, Director of Sky Arts and Trustee of The Sky Foundation, to discuss why talented people are increasingly being priced out of p...

Send us Fan Mail Some live shows follow a script. Others make it up as they go along. Wot Italian? proudly falls into the second category. In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with comedian Boothby Graffoe and internationally renowned guitarist Antonio Forcione to talk about their unique collaboration, which blends comedy, storytelling and astonishing musicianship into one unforge...

Send us Fan Mail Every group holiday seems to have one person who quietly does all the hard work.  They're the one comparing flights, researching hotels, setting up the WhatsApp group, chasing everyone for money and making sure nobody forgets their passport.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with Holiday Expert Chelsea Dickenson to celebrate these often-overlooked organis...

Send us Fan Mail For Ant Anstead, restoring classic cars isn't just about turning a profit. It's about the challenge, the craftsmanship and the stories behind every vehicle.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with Ant to discuss the new series of Born Mechanic, where viewers once again follow his latest automotive adventures.  One question I had to ask was whether the...

Send us Fan Mail The UK country music scene has never been stronger, and Olivia Lynn is one of the exciting new artists helping lead the way. In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , Olivia joined me to talk about her latest single, Little Miss Nightmare , and her recent appearance at C2C, Europe's biggest country music festival. One of the first questions I had to ask was whether Little Mis...

Send us Fan Mail When the temperature rises, it's not just our bedrooms that become uncomfortable. A poor night's sleep can have a ripple effect on almost every part of our lives. In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings to explore how hot weather is impacting our sleep, our mood and even our relationships. Jo explained that one rest...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if you could be 10 years old again for just one day? It's a question that sparked one of the most thoughtful moments in my conversation with rising singer-songwriter Luca George, whose latest single, Grow Down , explores the complicated emotions that come with growing up. In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , Luca joined me to talk about the inspiration...

Send us Fan Mail When people think of Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, they probably picture explosive speed, incredible fitness and, of course, Nitro from Gladiators. But away from the arena, Harry believes the secret to success isn't about extraordinary moments. It's about ordinary routines. In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , we discussed why building simple habits can have a huge impact...

Send us Fan Mail Most people know Damian Lewis for his acclaimed performances on screen, but over the last few years he's been building another side to his creative career through music.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , Damian joined me to discuss his new album Sweet Chaos and the UK tour that follows, including a stop at Portsmouth's iconic Wedgewood Rooms.  One of the first t...

Send us Fan Mail For many singer-songwriters, every song begins with a story. In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with Hollie Rogers to chat about her latest single, her upcoming album and an exciting run of live dates, including performances in Havant and Bognor. Hollie's live shows have earned a reputation for being about much more than the music. Between songs, audiences...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is often the perfect excuse to slow down, travel and try something different.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with acclaimed food writer and bestselling author Tom Parker Bowles to discuss why the Mediterranean lifestyle is becoming one of the biggest wellness trends of 2026.  As proud lovers of British food, we both agreed there's nothing quite...

Send us Fan Mail Finding love isn't always about grand gestures.  Sometimes, it starts with a bowl of pasta.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with broadcaster, dating expert and Celebs Go Dating star Anna Williamson to chat about modern dating, relationships and why food might play a bigger part in romance than many people realise.  We began by talking about the latest s...

Send us Fan Mail Nearly 50 years after it first premiered, Abigail's Party remains one of Britain's most celebrated and talked-about plays.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with Tamzin Outhwaite, who stars as the unforgettable Beverly in the latest touring production alongside Kevin Bishop, Pandora Colin, Omar Malik and Lauren Patel.  Taking on such an iconic charac...

Send us Fan Mail Most people know Sheli McCoy as Sabre from Gladiators, but away from television she's also a successful business owner, CrossFit coach and founder of SweatBox Dundee.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , we discussed the balancing act of running a busy fitness business while also filming one of the UK's biggest entertainment shows.  Sheli explained that, like many...

Send us Fan Mail More than twenty years after first appearing on The X Factor , G4 continue to prove that great music never goes out of style. In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with the quartet to talk about their latest touring production, Phantoms of the Popera , a celebration of some of the greatest songs ever written for the stage. One of the first things I wanted to know w...

Send us Fan Mail With another summer of late-night football on the horizon, millions of fans are already asking themselves the same question...  Is it worth sacrificing your sleep for the World Cup?  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with sleep expert James Wilson, also known as The Sleep Geek, to find out how football fans can enjoy the tournament without paying for it the nex...

Send us Fan Mail Few artists successfully build careers in both acting and music, but for Alicia Witt, the two worlds have always existed side by side.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , Alicia joined me to discuss her latest projects, including her new film Cabbage and her moving new single Thank You , recorded with John Paul White.  For television fans, Alicia has appeared in a remarkabl...

Send us Fan Mail Winning a television show can change your life overnight.  For Harleymoon Kemp, that became a reality when she and her brother captured the hearts of viewers on Celebrity Race Across the World.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , Harleymoon joined me to reflect on the experience and everything that's happened since.  One of the most interesting parts of our conversatio...

Send us Fan Mail For many parents, deciding when to buy their child a first phone has become one of the toughest decisions they face.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford joined me to discuss exactly that, alongside what promises to be a huge summer for athletics.  As one of Britain's most recognisable sporting figures, Greg is preparing for anothe...

Send us Fan Mail For most tribute musicians, the dream is simple: do justice to the artists you love.  For Jay Apperley from the UK Foo Fighters, that dream became something far more surreal.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , Jay joined me to talk about life in one of the UK's biggest Foo Fighters tribute acts, and the incredible moment that saw him share a stage with his musical her...

Send us Fan Mail Few people can say they've enjoyed a career quite as varied as Cheryl Baker.  Singer, presenter, actress and household name, Cheryl has spent more than five decades entertaining audiences, and in the latest episode of The MarshyCast , she joined me to talk about her upcoming one-woman show, Wearing Cheryl Baker .  Naturally, we looked back at some of the biggest moments from...

Send us Fan Mail Country music has always been built on great storytelling.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with rising US country artist Harper Grace to talk about her latest single If Daddy Says No , life on the road and her growing connection with audiences in the UK.  As with many American artists visiting Britain, the conversation quickly turned to food. Harper revealed...

Send us Fan Mail Some TV shows arrive quietly. Others hit like an explosion.  Netflix drama Legends has quickly become one of those series audiences can’t stop talking about, and in the latest episode of The MarshyCast , actor Sonny Walker joined me to talk about the experience of being part of it.  One of the biggest talking points was a particularly intense firebomb scene early in the series. Na...

Send us Fan Mail For Kai Widdrington, life could easily have gone in a completely different direction. In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , the Strictly Come Dancing professional opened up about the huge decision he faced growing up… whether to pursue football or commit fully to dance. Thankfully for ballroom fans, dance won. We spoke about his latest live production, Kai Evolution , and how...

Send us Fan Mail Some songs don’t just soundtrack an era… they help define it.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with 90s dance icon Kym Sims to talk about her legendary hit Too Blind To See It and why she felt now was the right moment to release a brand new 2026 version.  We went right back to the beginning of the story, discussing how the track was originally recorded in Chi...