The MarshyCast

Send us Fan Mail Some roles demand everything from an actor… physically, mentally, and emotionally.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I sat down with BAFTA-nominated Tahar Rahim to talk about Prisoner, the gripping new series on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV.  From the moment he read the script, Tahar knew this was a project he wanted to be part of. The writing, he explained, was so strong that...

Send us Fan Mail Driving an HGV is demanding at the best of times… but imagine doing it on frozen lakes in minus 20-degree temperatures.  That’s just another day for Lisa Kelly, best known for her role on Ice Road Truckers. She joined me on The MarshyCast to talk about the realities of life behind the wheel in some of the harshest conditions on earth.  One of the most striking things Lisa shared w...

Send us Fan Mail We all like to think we’ve got a decent handle on everyday things… how much we spend, how long things take, how much energy we use. But according to Denise Van Outen, most of us are way off. In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , Denise joined me to talk about how Brits are getting their everyday “guesstimations” wrong… and how those small miscalculations can quietly add up to...

Send us Fan Mail Holidays are supposed to be an escape… but for many of us, the phone comes too.  From checking messages to endless scrolling by the pool, it can sometimes feel like we take everyday life away with us. In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , TV personality and bestselling author Charlotte Crosby joined me to talk about a simple idea that could transform time away… bringing readin...

Send us Fan Mail There are some duos that just click… and Ben Shephard and Chris Kamara are firmly in that category.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I sat down with the pair to talk about The Unbelievable Show, their new live tour taking stories, laughs and plenty of personality to audiences across the UK.  Naturally, football was high on the agenda. We spoke about Kammy’s long and colo...

Send us Fan Mail Behind the glamour of fashion, there are always deeper stories waiting to be told.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I sat down with director Alice Winocour to talk about her new film Couture, featuring Angelina Jolie and available now on Digital HD.  Set against the backdrop of Paris Fashion Week, the film follows the lives of three women navigating ambition, pressure, r...

Send us Fan Mail Country music often tells stories about home, identity and staying true to yourself… which makes Owen Morton a perfect fit for the genre.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I sat down with the Liverpudlian artist to talk about a journey that’s taken him from tough early gigs in local venues to performing at festivals around the UK… and even across the Atlantic.  Like many...

Send us Fan Mail Adapting a political story is one thing… but adapting one that still feels current, raw and unresolved is something else entirely.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I sat down with Olivier Assayas to talk about The Wizard of the Kremlin, his new film starring Jude Law as Vladimir Putin.  Interestingly, Assayas revealed he was one of the first people to read the original b...

Send us Fan Mail I caught up with actress Lisa Riley in what can only be described as a very “2026” moment — she was enjoying some time off in New York, while I’d just returned from a holiday in Wales, including the small matter of climbing Mount Snowdon. Not quite the same skyline, but we made it work.  Our conversation covered a lot of ground, starting with the realities of fame. Lisa spoke open...

Send us Fan Mail Big changes to tax can often feel overwhelming… especially when they’re described as the biggest shake-up in nearly 30 years.  But in the latest episode of The MarshyCast , consumer champion Dominic Littlewood joins me to explain why Making Tax Digital might actually be a positive step for small business owners.  At its core, the move is about modernising the way tax is managed. I...

Send us Fan Mail   🐣 Michael & Hilary Whitehall: Easter Eggs, World Tours… and a Bit of Portsmouth Love  There are some double acts that just work… and then there’s Michael Whitehall and Hilary Whitehall.  Best known to many as the brilliantly entertaining parents of Jack Whitehall, the pair joined me on The MarshyCast for a conversation that quickly turned into something between a travel dia...

Send us Fan Mail There’s something special happening between UK audiences and country music right now… and if you needed proof, look no further than Ryan & Rory.  Fresh from performing at Country to Country, the duo joined me on The MarshyCast to talk about their experience playing to British crowds… and one moment stood out above everything else. Hearing fans across the UK singing their songs...

Send us Fan Mail Joseph Millson on Empire of Lies : Two Characters, One Truth… or None at All?  There’s something quietly bold about a film that strips everything back. No sprawling cast, no distractions… just two characters, one setting, and a story that leans entirely on tension, dialogue and trust. That’s exactly what Empire of Lies sets out to do.  In the latest episode of The MarshyCast , I s...

Send us Fan Mail Kelly O & Tania Evans on 90s Rave, Top of the Pops & The Originals Live Tour   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by Kelly O (SL2 & Capella) and Tania Evans (Culture Beat) to look back at one of the most exciting periods in music — the early 90s rave scene.  We talk about how both artists began their journeys, and how different their paths into the industry...

Send us Fan Mail Thomas Ian Nicholas on American Pie, Music & Touring the UK   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by actor and musician Thomas Ian Nicholas, best known for his role in the American Pie films, but now also touring the UK with his band.  We talk about his music career, what fans can expect from a full TIN Band show compared to a more stripped-back acoustic performance,...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Sowerby on Ocean Swimming, Endurance & the Story Behind Don’t Be Prey   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by ocean swimmer Mark Sowerby, whose extraordinary journey is captured in the new documentary Don’t Be Prey , arriving in cinemas on Friday 20th March.  Mark’s story began with a challenge that many would consider unthinkable — swimming the English Channel...

Send us Fan Mail Richard McNamara on Embrace, New Music & Looking Back at the 90s   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by Richard McNamara from Embrace as the band return with their latest single Road To Nowhere , a new album Avalanche , and a tour on the horizon.  Richard reflects on the band’s journey, from their early days in the 90s to achieving a number one album — and how, at...

Send us Fan Mail Ty Myers on Ranch Life, TikTok Success & Looking Ahead to C2C On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by one of country music’s most exciting young artists, Ty Myers , recorded just before he travelled to the UK for the Country to Country Festival. Ty grew up on a ranch in Texas, and he shares how that upbringing shaped his music and storytelling. We also talk about the...

Send us Fan Mail Kate Hardcastle on Why Time Together Means More Than Expensive Gestures   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by broadcaster and consumer champion Kate Hardcastle MBE to talk about what many mums really want from family celebrations.  While traditional gestures like expensive meals out or breakfast in bed are often seen as the way to mark occasions such as Mother’s Day,...

Send us Fan Mail Vanessa Caswill on Bringing Reminders of Him to the Big Screen   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by director Vanessa Caswill to talk about her new film Reminders of Him , which arrives in cinemas on Friday 13th March.  Based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, the film brings a deeply emotional story to life on the big screen. Vanessa explains the challenge a...

Send us Fan Mail Dave Rowntree on Blur, Britpop & Life Beyond the Drum Kit   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by Dave Rowntree , drummer with the legendary Britpop band Blur .  Dave has released a new book featuring photographs from the early days of the band, capturing moments from a time when Blur were finding their sound and identity before becoming one of the defining bands of...

Send us Fan Mail James Johnston on Touring the UK, Writing Music & the Marmite vs Vegemite Debate On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by Australian country star James Johnston while he’s in the UK ahead of his return this summer to perform at the Country Calling Festival and other shows. James talks about the success he’s been enjoying back home in Australia, including recent award n...

Send us Fan Mail Rick Edwards on Great British Castle Rescue, AI & the Hidden Cost of History On the latest episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by presenter Rick Edwards to talk about his new show Great British Castle Rescue , which premieres on Sky History. Rick admits he’d never given much thought to castles before working on the series, but filming quickly opened his eyes to just how much...

Send us Fan Mail Geoff Norcott on Basic Blokes, Comedy & the New Tour   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by comedian Geoff Norcott to talk about his latest stand-up tour Basic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire .  We get into Geoff’s take on what it means to be a “blokey bloke” in modern Britain — from the mysteries of why men apparently own pyjamas, to whether dressing gowns...

Send us Fan Mail   Freddy Quinne on Fixing the School Holiday System   On this episode of The MarshyCast, I’m joined by former teacher Freddy Quinne to discuss a topic that affects millions of families every year — the school holiday system and soaring holiday prices.  We explore why travel costs often spike dramatically during summer and half-term breaks, and whether families are being unfairly s...