Blank Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips & Jim Daly

Imogen Heap is a singer, songwriter and multi-Grammy and Ivor Novella award-winning producer and engineer. A pioneer of electro-pop, Imogen's album Speak For Yourself went Gold in the US and her third album Ellipse was in the Top 5 on the Billboard Charts. Her music has been used on many TV and Film soundtracks including The OC, Garden State, I Know What You Did Last Summer and most recently has reworked and composed music for the stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. We talked to Imogen about getting into music as a child and school days getting to miss lessons to learn various instruments. Imogen tells us about getting into performing and the collaboration she enjoys, especially with her fans. PLUS we have extra content with Imogen where she reveals her perfect song to open a playlist for our Patrons available at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy @imogenheap theblankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamzin Outhwaite is a stage and screen actress, presenter and narrator. Best known for her role as Mel Owen in Eastenders, Tamzin has been starred in many theatrical productions including Alan Ayckbourn's How the Other Half Loves and most recently The Seagull alongside Emilia Clarke and Robert Glenister. We talked to Tamzin about superstitions, her love of theatre and finding a process to calm performance nerves. PLUS we have bonus content with Tamzin just for our Patreons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackie Adedeji is a presenter, podcaster, journalist and columnist for The Metro. She has also appeared as a guest on BBC Radio 1xtra Talks. Her podcast ''Jackie Big Tits'' discusses taboo subjects society might necessarily not want to discuss. On this episode Jackie talks to Giles and Jim about social media, body positivity and all sorts of subjects in a joyous conversation that goes to all sorts of places. It was such a joy having Jackie's positive outlook on life on the podcast in a episode that is bound to leave you feeling good about life. PLUS we have bonus content for our Patrons available at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy @JACKIEADEDEJI theblankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Dyson is a writer, comedian and musician. Jeremy is best known for his work creating and co-writing The League of Gentlemen, BBC's Funland and the stage production of Ghost Stories, which Jeremy later adapted and directed for the big screen. We talked to Jeremy about trying to seek out new shows and music in a time where there is so much available, his move from performing comedy into writing it and exploring his love of horror with Ghost Stories.  PLUS we have bonus content for our Patrons available at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy  @dysonjeremy theblankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rhys Darby is a comedian, actor and writer from New Zealand, best known for his roles in Flight of the Concords, Wrecked and big-screen roles in Jumanji, Yes Man, Hunt for the Wilderpeople and What we do in the Shadows. Rhys is also a prolific stand-up, writer and artist. We talked to Rhys about his love of British sitcoms, especially Dad's Army and Some Mother's do Ave'em and how these shaped his journey into comedy. He tells us about being part of the blossoming comedy scene in New Zealand and why it is so important to be silly. PLUS we have bonus content for our patreons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patreons John Holland, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy  @rhysiedarby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vikki Stone is a writer, comedian, musician and composer. Vikki has toured extensively as a stand-up as well as many TV appearances including The John Bishop Show, and BBC Radio 3's 'Proms Unplucked' We talked to Vikki about her experiences of freshwater swimming, her musical journey, which included being a flautist in the National Children's Orchestra and her love of combining comedy and music. PLUS we have bonus content for our patreons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patreons Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy  @vikkistone theblankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Kerridge is a three-time Michelin starred chef, TV personality and author.  Owner of many well-known establishments including The Hand and Flower in Marlow, where he garnered his first Michelin Star, Tom has gone on to regularly appear on TV including The Great British Menu and hosting his own shows like the recent Outdoor Cooking on the Food Network. We talk to Tom about his love of working in a professional kitchen, the collaboration that takes place every day and he explains what 'Battlefield Promotion' is.  @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy  @cheftomkerridge theblankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Lowe is an English actor, comedian and voice artist. He is the creator and performer of the character Barry from Watford on Steve Wright's BBC Radio 2 show and Iain Lee's shows, as well as also being the creator and performer behind the character Clinton Baptiste, originally seen in Phoenix Nights, as whom he has since toured. Alex chatted to Giles and Jim about performing, developing Clinton, and lots more, including some extra bonus content just for our Patreons at the end available at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patreons Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy  @alexlowe51 theblankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nina Conti is a ventriloquist, stand-up comedian and actress. Nina talked to us about her journey into performing and discovering the art of ventriloquism. We talk live performance and the anxieties and care of duty involved when having members of the public join in. We discuss philosophy and car crash dinner parties.  PLUS we have bonus content for our Patrons available at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy @ninaconti theblankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Eggleton is a podcaster, writer, teacher and presenter, a proper all-rounder who's positivity and kindness is infectious and makes her a perfect guest for BLANK. Sophie chats to Giles and Jim about presenting for Download Festival and working in the music industry, being a mental health ambassador and they all delve back into their MySpace pages.  PLUS we have bonus content for our Patrons available at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy  @sophieeggleton theblankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices