Everything’s Fine Probably

Strap in as Jim, Stuart, and Gemma sift through the chaos to find the week’s best silver linings! From Grime kings to jungle flings, we’re covering: Stormzy’s Superpower: Why the rap icon wants you to trade your phone for a "Quick Read." ADHD or "Hypercuriosity"? A scientific high-five for the creative brains that can't sit still. The Taxman’s Valentine: How the worlds environment might finally be...

Jim, Stu and Gemma discuss "When Celebrities Go Right"  a refreshing subversion of the typical tabloid "When Celebrities Go Wrong" narrative. In a media landscape that often thrives on "milkshake ducking" (finding out someone you liked is actually problematic), we focus on the positive pivot.

Shelley cant get no sleep and Stu finally loses his mind! Thank god Jim and Gemma are on hand to guide the good ship EFP to safe harbor. THIS EPISODE IS APPROX 60 MINS. PLEASE IGNORE RUN TIME ON THE DESCRIPTION !!!! 

EFP Proudly presents In conversation with Emily Hamilton Co-chair and founder of Quins Pride, the first LGBTQ+ supporters' association for a Premiership Rugby club. 

Jim, Stu & Gemma discuss autistic Barbie, lessons of Nuremberg, sheep in shops, fusion and wild Lynx, whilst contemplating the human condition. EFP now with active waist!  

At some point, you have to eat a marshmallow. That might mean making time for art, or activism, or a long-neglected friendship. It might mean a quieter life, or a bolder one. So, don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that. Because what the world needs—especially in 2026—is people who have come alive. 

As the final moments of 2025 unfold, Jim and Stuart look back over the EFP podcast year. With 2026 on the horizon, they are stepping into the new year with hearts full of hope and eyes set on fresh adventures. Here’s to a vibrant, joyful year ahead. Happy New Year, Jim,  Stuart, Shelley and Gemma x

E.F.P WE WANNA BE E.F.P WE WANNA BE E.F.PARE GOING TO ROCK YOU E.F.P ARE GONNA MAKE A BRIGHTER DAY EFP ALL THE WAY

How hard can it be? Very!

Join Jim and Stu for some special Christmas cheer and uplifting stories to get you through the season x

In December 2025, Donald Trump became the inaugural recipient of the newly created FIFA Peace Prize. Donald Trump has never won the Nobel Peace Prize.  Would you like a peace prize?

From screen roles in Special Forces to directing the Polar Express Norfolk, Paul Goldsmith is a versatile storyteller. As founder of Twisted Reality Productions, the actor and model is dedicated to inclusive performance, partnering with schools to create accessible theatrical experiences. 

Jim, Shelly, Stuart and Gemma discuss the weeks positive news stories. Transgender day of remembrance, International day for elimination of violence against women & girls, Cervical cancer, End of ticket touting, Inner city mosaics, Prison libraries Clown in a war zone and Scottish rewilding. Enjoy listening. 

You aren't imagining it: between their fixed anatomy and their high intelligence, dolphins often appear to be looking down on us with a mixture of pity and amusement. Jim, Shelley and Gemma investigate.

Exploring unusual or surprisingly delicious cheese pairings with Jim and Shelley.

Stephanie Davies is Laughology’s founder and CEO, she is one of the UK’s leading voices in happiness and engagement in organisations.  

Finding a glimmer of good news amidst the gloom and shadow of the season can be a mighty feat! Listen this week as Jim, Stuart, and Shelley dare to delve into the darkness and pull off the impossible: a truly uplifting story. You never know what positive spirit they might conjure up!

Alex Sellers from Blue Heron Training (UK) chats to us about leadership, management, and cultural development with a "people-first" approach. "Everyone deserves a good boss" 

Jim, Shelly & Stuart hit the road to take in the atmosphere of The Stoop on October 12 for the big Rugby Union London derby between the Quins and Saracens. Listen to see what happened... 

Finding good news stories amidst challenging times can offer a glimmer of hope and balance. Listen each week to see if Jim, Stuart and Shelley can pull off this mighty feat, you never know, this might just work! 

Rob Smith is the Director and Co-Founder of Thinking Focus, a consultancy dedicated to accelerating business results and organizational change by unlocking the potential in people.

The National Cat Awards 2025, hosted by Cats Protection, took place in London on September 24, 2025. The overall winner was...? 

The Baton of Hope is the largest suicide prevention initiative in the UK, co-founded by Mike McCarthy and Steve Phillip after they both lost their sons to suicide.

Finding good news stories amidst challenging times can offer a glimmer of hope and balance. Listen each week to see if Jim, Stuart and Shelley can pull off this mighty feat, you never know, this might just work! 

Reena Dayal is a Neuroscience Trainer and Coach and the creator of a CPD-Accredited Applied Neuroscience Method (ANM). Her primary mission is to equip organizations to "Lead Smarter, Scale Faster & Thrive in an AI-Driven World"