The MarshyCast

Send us Fan Mail Your car can tell you when it's running low on fuel, when the engine needs attention and even when your tyres are losing pressure. But can it tell you everything you need to know about the condition of your tyres? That's one of the questions I discussed with George from George's Car Media and Sergeant Owen Messenger when they joined me on the latest episode of The M...

Send us Fan Mail Early starts, muddy football boots, endless miles and weekends spent standing on the sidelines. Being a parent with a sporty child can sometimes feel like running your own taxi service. But would you swap it? Championship-winning racing driver Rebecca Jackson joined me on the latest episode of The MarshyCast to talk about motorsport, parenting and why those journeys taking our chi...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you're trying to fix a racing car and the part you need isn't available? If you're Sam Lovegrove, apparently you start looking at a cow's milking equipment! Mechanic and television presenter Sam Lovegrove joined me on the latest episode of The MarshyCast to talk about his new television series, Sam Lovegrove: Race Mechanic, which premiered o...

Send us Fan Mail If you could go back and spend just one day in a previous chapter of your life, which day would you choose? It's one of the questions I put to singer-songwriter Emma Stevens when she joined me on the latest episode of The MarshyCast. Emma has a new single called Chapters, and it gave us the perfect opportunity to talk about looking back, moving forward and how life doesn&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Getting older doesn't necessarily mean slowing down. In fact, midlife might be one of the most important times to start thinking about getting stronger. Actor, writer and coach Andi Osho joined me on the latest episode of The MarshyCast to talk about navigating life's unexpected turns, the impact of menopause and perimenopause, and why physical strength can make such a d...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine disappearing into the countryside for two years, living on a remote farm with no Wi-Fi, surrounded by sheep, and emerging with a double album. That's part of the story behind The Outpost, the debut album from Outpost Drive, who joined me on the latest episode of The MarshyCast. And if that sounds like an unusual way to launch a music career, it turns out putting thems...

Send us Fan Mail We've all had a night out that didn't quite go to plan. Most of us just wake up with a headache and a slightly embarrassing story. Josh Weathers turned one into a country song. The Texas singer-songwriter joined me on the latest episode of The MarshyCast to talk about his new single, When You Honky Tonk, his upcoming UK tour with Drake Milligan and why he's never be...

Send us Fan Mail Twenty-five years ago, Sarah Whatmore appeared on the very first series of Pop Idol. But while the programme opened doors to the music industry, what happened afterwards wasn't always the dream she'd imagined. Sarah joined me on the latest episode of The MarshyCast to talk about her new single, Hate, her experiences in the music industry and why she decided to spend so m...

Send us Fan Mail If you could do one thing today to make life easier for yourself in ten or twenty years, what would it be? It's a question more of us are beginning to consider as we think about our “future selves” , and it's something I discussed with renowned Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner when she joined me on The MarshyCast . Although before we got to the sensible stuff, there wa...

Send us Fan Mail There comes a moment in life when you realise you might not be cool anymore. For comedian Laura Lexx and me, it appears that moment involves standing in a playground collecting conkers for your children. How did this happen? Laura joined me on The MarshyCast to talk about her show Yo-Yo , which looks at life, love and what happens when a marriage reaches the point where your partn...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes you're so focused on where you're going that you forget to look back at how far you've already travelled. That's something Poppy and Vicki from First Time Flyers reflected on when they joined me for the latest episode of The MarshyCast . There's plenty to look forward to for the band, including their single and album Coming Home and a UK tour in...

Send us Fan Mail When you're reading a murder mystery, are you trying to beat the detective to the killer, or are you perfectly happy being fooled until the final page? It's a question I put to TV executive Amanda Ross when she joined me on The MarshyCast to talk about Between The Covers Live: Celebrating Agatha Christie . The live show brings together Amanda with author, actor and direc...

Send us Fan Mail Getting older gets a pretty terrible marketing campaign. Grey hairs, aching knees and suddenly making noises every time you get out of a chair. But comedian Sally-Anne Hayward thinks there’s another side to it. Ageing isn’t a crisis, it’s an upgrade. That’s the theme of Sally-Anne’s new comedy show and, when she joined me on The MarshyCast , I wanted to know what actually gets bet...

Send us Fan Mail Michael Ball has spent more than four decades performing on some of the biggest stages in musical theatre. But despite all that experience and success, there's still a voice in his head asking: Am I good enough? It's something Michael spoke remarkably openly about when he joined me on the latest episode of The MarshyCast . Michael is heading back out on the road with his...

Send us Fan Mail If a friend told you they were struggling financially, you'd probably tell them not to suffer in silence. But would you take the same advice yourself? That's something comedian Judi Love and I discussed on the latest episode of The MarshyCast , after research found that 70% of people are more comfortable talking about other people's problems than their own. Before g...

Send us Fan Mail Buying a Honda NSX in Japan sounds like the sort of assignment most petrolheads would accept before you've even finished asking the question.  But this is Wheeler Dealers , so naturally things don't go entirely to plan.  On the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with Mike Brewer and Marc 'Elvis' Priestley to talk about Season 3 of Wheeler Dealers Wo...

Send us Fan Mail How do you deliver a great acting performance when your script doesn't actually contain any words?  That's one of the fascinating things I discovered when I caught up with actress Kate Harbour for the latest episode of The MarshyCast to talk about Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom .  Having recently seen the film myself, I went into this interview as a very happ...

Send us Fan Mail You've spent years knowing where your children are, what they're doing and, broadly speaking, whether they've remembered to eat.  Then one day, you leave them at university... and drive home without them.  On the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I spoke to Myleene Klass MBE about what happens to the relationship between parents and children when they reach that ne...

Send us Fan Mail When you're choosing someone to carry out work in your home, what matters most?  Qualifications and credentials might seem like the obvious answer, but personal recommendations, first impressions and even how somebody looks can play a surprisingly big role in who we trust.  On the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I spoke to TV star Denise Van Outen and Ronan Howard, SME Cha...

Send us Fan Mail Getting the whole family around the dinner table sounds simple. Getting everyone around the table and eating something they actually like can be a slightly different challenge.  On the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I spoke to author, podcaster and mum-of-three Giovanna Fletcher about how family mealtimes have changed over the past 40 years, and why making time to eat together...

Send us Fan Mail For generations of football supporters, the obsession started long before their first trip to a stadium.  Football magazines, annuals, sticker books and stories helped young fans learn the players, pick their teams and develop the loyalties that could last a lifetime.  So, as women's football continues to grow, how do we create that same connection for the next generation?  O...

Send us Fan Mail New uniform? Check. Lunch sorted? Hopefully. PE kit? Erm...  Getting children back to school means parents suddenly have to remember an extraordinary amount of information, and according to former teacher, mum-of-two and Sunday Times bestselling author Lou Beckett, there's one modern parenting tool that can make life considerably easier: the school WhatsApp group .  In the la...

Send us Fan Mail Gabriella Cilmi was only 16 when Sweet About Me turned her into an international star.  Nearly two decades later, Gabriella is preparing to release a new album, Pure Love , and says her approach to making music has changed enormously.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with the Australian singer-songwriter to talk about the new record, her latest singles and th...

Send us Fan Mail From courage and resilience to kindness and confidence, generations of children have grown up watching Disney Princesses. But how much can those characters actually teach young girls today?  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with Motsi Mabuse from Strictly Come Dancing as part of Disney Princess Week to talk about the lessons children can take from some of Disn...

Send us Fan Mail There's being a tribute to one of the world's biggest country stars, and then there's getting the seal of approval from the man himself.  UK country artist Liam Price has experienced both.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I caught up with Liam, who many country fans will also know as Luke Combs UK, to talk about the extraordinary journey that's seen h...