Ask Bigger Podcast

In this special Pride Month episode of Ask Bigger, Simon Hood sits down with the incredible Mama G - award-winning storyteller, author and advocate for kindness, confidence and inclusion. Through the power of stories, Mama G has inspired children and families across the UK to celebrate what makes them unique and to embrace who they are. Together, Simon and Mama G discuss the importance of represen...

For 21 years, Tim Oliver has made a career out of looking like Ricky Gervais. He was the body double for Ricky on The Muppets Most Wanted. He performed stand-up as David Brent on Broadway. He has a story about Mr. T, a Prius, and David Beckham’s bony backside that you will genuinely not believe. In this episode of the Ask Bigger Podcast, Tim Oliver sits down with Simon Hood to discuss 21 years of...

Nasty Nick. One of the most iconic villains in British TV history. In this episode of Ask Bigger, John Altman joins us for a completely unfiltered conversation and nothing is off limits. From a surreal story involving Charles Bronson, to his real-life bond with June Brown, this episode dives deep into the moments that defined both the man and the character. We cover: Life on EastEnders and playing...

Mr Blobby joins Ask Bigger for his first ever podcast appearance. Yes, really. What follows is exactly what you’d expect… and somehow worse. We attempt to ask serious questions, get life advice, and hold a normal conversation. Mr Blobby responds the only way he knows how. It’s chaotic, nostalgic, slightly painful, and oddly compelling. This might be the strangest podcast episode ever recorded.

In this episode of Ask Bigger , we sit down with broadcaster, comedian and late-night radio icon Iain Lee. From The 11 O’Clock Show to RI:SE , and years behind the mic on some of the most unpredictable live radio in the UK, Iain has built a career on moments you simply couldn’t script. This conversation goes everywhere. We talk about: The early days of The 11 O’Clock Show and crossing paths with R...

John and James, the identical twins behind the viral cleaning sensation Maka Twins, join Simon Hood to share their extraordinary journey from starting a commercial cleaning company to becoming social media stars with over 500,000 followers and videos reaching 5-10 million views monthly. In this honest and inspiring conversation, the twins reveal:• How they built their viral presence by "cleaning p...

Remember the bright colors, the go-karts, the gunge, and that theme song that still lives rent-free in everyone's head? Join us for an in-depth conversation with Melanie and Martina, the legendary Funhouse Twins who co-hosted one of the biggest children's TV shows of the 90s. In this extended interview, the twins take us behind the scenes of Funhouse, sharing untold stories about what it was reall...

Today on Ask Bigger with Simon Hood, we sit down with the legendary Dave Benson Phillips, the man who shaped an entire generation of children’s TV.From Playdays to Get Your Own Back, magic tricks to panto, and the banned teddy-bear episode the BBC never re-aired. This is the most honest, funny and emotional interview Dave has ever done. If you grew up in the 90s, this episode is pure time travel....

Our first ever international episode takes us to the heart of New York City for a conversation you’ll never forget. In this special Ask Bigger edition, Simon Hood sits down with one of the most recognisable street performers on the planet - The Naked Cowboy . From how he first picked up the guitar in his underwear to why he’s spent decades performing in Times Square, this chat goes beyond the cowb...