Falling Upwards

This week on Falling Upwards, we're diving headfirst into the madness of pop culture this June. From what Olivia Rodrigo's said about her newest album, to ILLIT, KATSEYE and LE SSERAFIM's  ICONIC BY MISTAKE , KATSEYE and LE SSERAFIM, and Taylor Swift's newest song, we've got plenty to discuss from the world of music. Elsewhere, we unpack the strange tale of a cockroach kingpin, the cancellati...

Country singer-songwriter Jesse Lynn Madera joins us on the lawn this week to discuss her musical journey, the stories behind her songwriting, and the release of her brand new single, "Woke Up In LA". Drawing inspiration from Americana, country, folk and roots music, Jesse talks about finding her voice as an artist, the experiences that have shaped her career, and how authentic storytelling remain...

Talented pianist and musical maestro Belle Chen hits up the lawn this week hot off the heels of her UK & Europe tour, and the release of her brand new single 'Breezy'. Between news about the Cannes Palme D'og, the most interesting musical instruments in the world and more, she tells us all about her musical process, her four year-old self learning the piano for the first time, and the future o...

Lost legend Naveen Andrews, Welsh songstress Catty, dynamic Essex duo The Meffs and all-American actor Ethan Suplee are just a few of the amazing names who have graced our lawn! Listen back to them and more on our latest throwback episode! Photo source: CATTY Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, send us messages, and tell us your favourite failures. Catch our...

What's this? Comedy legends Sindhu Vee, Jenny Tian, and more on our lawn? Check out some of our most-loved guests on the pod, all over again! Photo source: Sindhu Vee / Plosive Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, send us messages, and tell us your favourite failures. Catch our hosts @madeleines.eye and @aimeekwan on Instagram. A Studio Spélugues production....

With Maddie hard at work abroad, we've compiled some of our favourite failure throwbacks and moments! From Phuong Kubacki to Alec Benjamin, Jay Kahmiraz to AlienBlaze and the fabulous CANNONS, enjoy some of our favourite failure moments! Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, send us messages, and tell us your favourite failures. Catch our hosts @madeleines.eye...

This episode we bring some pertinent news to the lawn as we question of the greatest living American songwriters onto the lawn... and suggest our own additions to the New York Times list. We also take a look at a flaming dinosaur and question a man who claims to have eaten the same three meals every single day for years. Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, s...

Singer-songwriter KELJO brings the perfect summer groove onto the lawn! He tells us all about his brand new single, 'Siapa Kamu?', talks about his love of Bruno Mars, and of course, we touch on some of the most interesting news this week! KELJO can be found on Instagram at @kelvinjojo and on all streaming platforms. Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, send u...

We finally usher super talented singer-songwriter Maya Lane onto the lawn after she had a brief chat with us last year! Ahead of her upcoming tour in September, listen to her chat about her songwriting process, the growth of country music in the UK and some of her favourite songs! Maya Lane can be found on Instagram at @mayalaneuk and on all streaming platforms. Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on...

Jaya from The Hu quickly pops onto the lawn for a little spell to share his thoughts on failure and leave a beautiful message for fans at the end. In the Mongolian rock legends' honour, we look at some of the most compelling music and entertainment news from the week, from NCT to Zendaya, Wireless to Universal! The Hu will be touring the UK later this year, and you can find them on most streaming...

The brilliant creators of Tubby Nugget - Jenine Pastores & Josh Jackson - join us on the lawn to give us a juicy Tubby Nugget exclusive, as well as more on their brand new book, The Adventures of Tubby Nugget: Escape From Nuggetville. Of course, the two also pass judgement on some fantastic headlines from the week, and much more! Catch Jenine, Josh and Tubby Nugget on Instagram at @tubbynugget...

We have a beloved guest back on the lawn! Stepping away from her desk for just a little while, wrestling and entertainment writer Sonal Lad joins us to tell us her take on the Scrubs Reboot, the death threats against Paapa Essiedu, Elon Gust and much more. Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, send us messages, and tell us your favourite failures. Catch our ho...

Falling Upwards is back! We open Season 4 with a episode featuring only your hosts as they continue to discuss if the failures of the week actually are failures, or if we can at least, celebrate some nice things in the world. From Timothée Chalamet to wife-carrying, to Heeseung, ENHYPEN and owls, Maddie and Aimée are ready to welcome you back onto the lawn! Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Insta...

The Molotovs bring their candid and incandescent energy to the lawn this episode as we chatted to them before their recent Electric Ballroom show in Camden. They open up about the inspirations behind their sharp lyrics, the hundreds of gigs they've already played, style inspirations and what they can tease from their upcoming album. You can find The Molotovs on Instagram @themolotovs, and their ne...

Writer Sharmini Aphrodite joins us on the lawn this episode to talk about her powerful new novel The Unrepentant. She shares the stories that shaped her voice, what Malaysian identity means to her, her favourite cookie flavour and much more! The Unrepentant is available now wherever you get your books. Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, send us messages, an...

We have our feather boas and feels on the lawn this week as we discuss mental well-being, the extreme online discourse about Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl , and more. We chat about the songs that heal us, the things we do that help us to process our messy emotions, and what our safe spaces mean to us (clue: no-one picks a lawn). Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where...

Singer-songwriter Ruti drops by the lawn this episode for a lush catch-up about music, fashion, and what it takes to put on a fantastic festival set! We chat about the local designers they're loving, navigating the space as a non-binary musician, and their advice on loving your underarms! You can find Ruti on Instagram @rutiiiiiiiiiiii, and stream her new single “See Through” now! Follow us on @fa...

Popstar Miso Extra joins us on the lawn this episode to chat about her latest album Earcandy, how and why she developed the Misoverse and if she'd ever take her mum's advice on her music! Expect hot anime picks, plenty of food chat, and a peek into her delightfully fun pop universe. Find Miso Extra on Instagram @misoextra, and stream Earcandy everywhere now! Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Inst...

We’re serving up something delicious on the lawn this episode as we dive into all things breakfast: what constitutes a breakfast fail, and what would you choose for your last breakfast ever? Our hosts debate the perfect fry-up, the best pastries and if it's really better to just... skip it altogether? Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, send us messages, and...

Filipino singer-songwriter Labit joins us on the lawn this episode as he shares the stories behind his up coming album, how family shapes the songs he creates, and how he's in touch with self-care and face rollers. You can find Labit on Instagram @labitlabit, and catch his latest album, SOL , out on the 17th of October! Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, se...

Actor Raj Ghatak joins us on the lawn this episode as he reflects on his fantastic new role in The Producers in the West End, his journey through stage and screen, and the moments that have shaped his vibrant career. Raj Ghatak can be found on Instagram @rajghatak, and catch him at the Garrick Theatre now! Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, send us messages...

Singer-songwriter Chloe Stroll brings her dulcet tones to the lawn this episode as she takes us through the process of crafting her debut album, Bloom in the Break, her favourite flower, and which singer songwriters inspire her the most. Chloe Stroll can be found on Instagram @chloestroll, and catch Bloom In The Break now! Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments,...

The fabulous brother-sister duo BETWEEN FRIENDS join us on the lawn this episode, as we hear them fresh off the stage from this past summer! Listen to their sibling banter, what goes into their work, and how they truly make all their performances 360° for the audience! BETWEEN FRIENDS can be found on Instagram @betweenfriends, and catch their upcoming tour in the UK this November! Follow us on @fa...

As we welcome Autumn / Fall, we look back on the summer by asking ourselves: can you make a terrible song of the Summer? What makes a song of the Summer a bad song of the Summer? And have we had years where the selections of Summer songs have been more thunderclouds than heatwaves? Follow us on @fallingupwardspod on Instagram, where you can leave comments, send us messages and tell us your favouri...

Our newest episode comes from the Dongji Rescue Red Carpet where we spoke to actor William Frankyln-Miller, producer and actor Liang Jing and grandson of one of the POW survivors of the Lisbon Maru, Anthony Jones. Listen to their thoughts on this meaningful and poignant film as it hits theatres! You can catch William Franklyn-Miller on Instagram @wfranklynmiller, and Dongji Rescue in cinemas world...