Question The Default

Harry is joined by broadcaster, DJ and CALM ambassador Harpz Kaur for an honest and emotionally powerful conversation on Question the Default. In this episode, Harpz opens up about her journey into media, the unseen reality behind success, and the long years of rejection, unpaid work and financial instability that deeply impacted her mental health. Despite appearing confident and accomplished on t...

Harry is joined by broadcaster, DJ and CALM ambassador Harpz Kaur for an honest and emotionally powerful conversation on Question the Default. In this episode, Harpz opens up about her journey into media, the unseen reality behind success, and the long years of rejection, unpaid work and financial instability that deeply impacted her mental health. Despite appearing confident and accomplished on t...

Harry is joined by Simon Gunning – CEO of Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) the leading charity in suic*de prevention – for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about culture, crisis, and why the way we talk about suic*de needs to change. For nearly a decade, Simon has led CALM through some of its most influential campaigns, from Project 84 to The Last Photo, reshaping how the UK understands...

Harry is joined by Simon Gunning – CEO of Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) the leading charity in suic*de prevention – for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about culture, crisis, and why the way we talk about suic*de needs to change. For nearly a decade, Simon has led CALM through some of its most influential campaigns, from Project 84 to The Last Photo, reshaping how the UK understands...

Strictly Come Dancing head judge and CALM Ambassador Shirley Ballas joins Harry for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations recorded on Question The Default. Shirley speaks with extraordinary honesty about the loss of her brother David to suic*de, the seven-year stalking ordeal that changed every part of how she lives, and her own experiences of suic*dal thoughts during the menopause....

Strictly Come Dancing head judge and CALM Ambassador Shirley Ballas joins Harry for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations recorded on Question The Default. Shirley speaks with extraordinary honesty about the loss of her brother David to suic*de, the seven-year stalking ordeal that changed every part of how she lives, and her own experiences of suic*dal thoughts during the menopause....

Most people know Danni Menzies as the confident presenter from A Place in the Sun. Very few know the story behind the camera – the panic attacks, the trauma, the anxiety, and the strength it took to rebuild not once, but twice. In this raw and honest episode, Danni opens up about the two defining moments that changed her life. She talks about the severe panic attacks and agoraphobia that hit her a...

Most people know Dani Menzies as the confident presenter from A Place in the Sun. Very few know the story behind the camera – the panic attacks, the trauma, the anxiety, and the strength it took to rebuild not once, but twice. In this raw and honest episode, Dani opens up about the two defining moments that changed her life. She talks about the severe panic attacks and agoraphobia that hit her at...

Professional football is often painted as a world of glory, wealth and limitless opportunity – but for Michael Chopra, it was also the backdrop to a battle with addiction that nearly cost him everything. In this powerful, unfiltered podcast, former Premier League striker Michael Chopra opens up about his extraordinary rise from academy prospect to top-flight goalscorer, and the devastating gamblin...

Professional football is often painted as a world of glory, wealth and limitless opportunity – but for Michael Chopra, it was also the backdrop to a battle with addiction that nearly cost him everything. In this powerful, unfiltered podcast, former Premier League striker Michael Chopra opens up about his extraordinary rise from academy prospect to top-flight goalscorer, and the devastating gamblin...

Harry is joined by fellow CALM ambassadors Amber Rose Gill – Love Island winner, broadcaster, best-selling author, DJ and creator – and Tal Booker, talented artist and top tattooist, to talk honestly about mental health and the realities of living with a neurodivergent mind. All three share a personal connection to ADHD or autism, and a shared passion for breaking stigma, suic*de prevention, and h...

Harry is joined by fellow CALM ambassadors Amber Rose Gill – Love Island winner, broadcaster, best-selling author, DJ and creator – and Tal Booker, talented artist and top tattooist, to talk honestly about mental health and the realities of living with a neurodivergent mind. Out on Wednesday, 12th of November. Question The Default is in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably. 👤 Follow Host...

When England’s Children’s Commissioner says a generation is still suffering from lockdown, it’s a warning we can’t afford to ignore. In this powerful episode, Dame Rachel de Souza joins Harry to speak candidly about what she’s heard from more than a million children – and why she believes we’re failing them. A former teacher and headteacher of 30 years, she reflects on the moment she realised the...

When England’s Children’s Commissioner says a generation is still suffering from lockdown, it’s a warning we can’t afford to ignore. In this powerful episode, Dame Rachel de Souza joins Harry to speak candidly about what she’s heard from more than a million children – and why she believes we’re failing them. Question The Default is in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably. 👤 Follow Host Ha...

Alastair Campbell is one of the most influential figures in modern British politics – best known as Tony Blair’s former Downing Street Press Secretary and a driving force behind New Labour’s rise to power. But behind the political headlines lies a decades-long journey through breakdown, depression, and recovery. In this deeply honest conversation, Alastair joins Harry to explore how his experience...

Chris Hughes first became a household name on Love Island (and more recently Big Brother ) – but behind the rise to fame came battles with anxiety, public scrutiny, and the pressure to hold it all together. In this honest and open conversation, Chris joins Harry to reflect on what life in the spotlight really did to his mental health, how he coped with the highs and crushing lows of reality TV, an...

Question The Default is a podcast that challenges the unspoken rules and harmful norms shaping modern life. Host Harry Corin is joined by guests from sport, entertainment, politics, and academia as they explore some of the biggest issues we face today. From mental health, masculinity, and addiction to the growing impact of AI on our health, the series responds to the headlines and conversations sh...