Angela Scanlon's Thanks A Million

This Halloween - there’s a peek behind the curtain for you! - I had the pleasure of chatting with the hilarious Alan Carr. On this episode, Alan tells me about when a well-timed stomach bug resulted in his first big break, as well as the time he sort of went off with Amy Winehouse’s Q Award. We couldn't have got a better guest for our series finale, he’s an absolute riot! Order my book here: https://smarturl.it/joyrider Check out Alan’s amazing podcast: https://podfollow.com/1550998864/ GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillion FOLLOW instagram.com/chattyman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest dialled in all the way from Los Angeles - that’s right! We’re international like that. In this episode London Hughes chats to me all about making it big in America and everything that led up to her hilarious Netflix special, To Catch A D*ck - which involves a pit stop at Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag, and a detour in Edinburgh! She also tells me about what it was like being bullied at school, getting fired from T. G. I. Friday’s, and her first foray into the world of stand-up. Order my book here: https://smarturl.it/joyrider Check out London’s Netflix special here: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81273458 GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillion FOLLOW instagram.com/thelondonhughes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rylan and I caught up backstage at the RTE studios in Dublin. Life has been a bit hectic of late, but it was an absolute joy chatting with Rylan. He’s funny, he’s witty and down to earth - what’s not to love? Listen for his genuinely game changing bit of advice, as well as his love actually running through the airport moment at age 9. Order my book here: https://smarturl.it/joyrider Order Rylan’s new memoir here: https://geni.us/RylanTen GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillion FOLLOW instagram.com/rylan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I had a lovely old chinwag with Ella Mills, the founder of Deliciously Ella. She is such a serene presence, honestly, talking to her was so grounding and calming. We chatted all about her experience with illness, the story behind Deliciously Ella, and we had a bit of a bonding moment over our excel loving husbands. Tuck in! Order my book here: https://smarturl.it/joyrider Discover the Deliciously Ella app, Feel Better, With 800+ plant-based recipes, 350+ at home exercise classes, 100’s of mindfulness and sleep classes, all for just £2.99 a month. Download the app here: https://subscription.deliciouslyella.com/. GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillion FOLLOW instagram.com/ella.mills__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For today’s show, I was joined by the glorious Rob Rinder. It was an absolute delight, sitting down and chatting with Rob - I mean, you will not believe the STATE of the object he’s most grateful for. Shocking, sorry Rob. This was a really lovely chat, honestly, I could listen to him talk for days, he has such a way with words. Order my book here: https://smarturl.it/joyrider Pre-order a signed copy of Rob’s newest book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/2928377085209 GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillion FOLLOW instagram.com/robrinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now this is a fun little episode! Today’s episode really felt like a chat at the kitchen island over a warm cup of tea. Letting go of perfection, knowing your value and believing in your ideas - there’s a lot to take away from this ep. And honestly, I’m so happy Michelle brought up Ally McBeal, I’m obsessed. Seriously, if you can find where to watch it - let me know. And then watch it yourself! Order my book here: https://smarturl.it/joyrider Download and discover Peanut: https://www.peanut-app.io/ Want to hear your voice on the show? Send us a voice message via our WhatsApp! The number is 07361 367705 x GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillion FOLLOW instagram.com/michellekennedylon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raphael Rowe was wrongfully convicted as part of M25 Three and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. It was a privilege to sit down with Raphael and hear all about his experience - both during and after his imprisonment, the rituals that kept him going, and the joys of fatherhood. This turned out to be such a fascinating and vulnerable chat, we really dug in deep and I hope you love it! Order my book here: https://smarturl.it/joyrider Watch the latest season of Raphael’s Netflix show Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80116922 Want to hear your voice on the show? Send us a voice message via our WhatsApp! The number is 07361 367705 x GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillion FOLLOW instagram.com/raphaelrowe twitter.com/areporter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That’s right, I’m back! Series 6, wow. Who’d have thought!? We have a lot of exciting guests lined up for you this season - Nadiya Hussain, Alan Carr, Judge Rinder, London Hughes, and that's just to name a few. We’ve really pulled out all the stops for this series: a brand new look and the format has had a bit of a zhuzh as well! Don’t say I never do anything for you. Subscribe now wherever you get your pods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That’s right, I’m back! Series 6, wow. Who’d have thought!? We’ve really pulled out all the stops for this series: a brand new look and the format has had a bit of a zhuzh as well! Don’t say I never do anything for you! I’m so excited to welcome Nadiya Hussain to the show! Baker extraordinaire, mum of three and an all around delight. Seriously, I love her show Nadiya Bakes and it was such a treat to sit down and chat. Funny, delicious, and dusted with sugar - what an interview to kick things off with - grab a biscuit, pour a cuppa and settle into Series 6! Order my book here: https://smarturl.it/joyrider Nadiya’s new book Everyday Baking is out now! You can order a signed copy here: bit.ly/SignedNadiya Want to hear your voice on the show? Send us a voice message via our WhatsApp! The number is 07361 367705 x GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillion FOLLOW instagram.com/nadiyajhussain/ twitter.com/BegumNadiya Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From soap starlet to BAFTA winner, Suranne's career seemingly knows no bounds. Across her rolls in Coronation Street, Vigil, Doctor Foster, Gentleman Jack amongst many others, Suranne has portrayed the full and varied gamut of female emotion and experience. And, she's no less engaging and passionate in real-life than she is on the stage or the telly. A loving mother, daughter and advocate for female power in the arts, Suranne is a brilliant way to close the series. She and Angela share loads in common and it's a brilliant chat. But what is Suranne thankful for today? Angela finds out… Pre order Angela's book Joyrider https://smarturl.it/joyrider GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/suranne_jones/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Whitmore is best known as a TV and Radio presenter hosting her Sunday Session on 5 Live and Love Island. Laura has also hosted ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now!, the red carpet at the Brit Awards and the BAFTAs and appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, to name a few! Her book No One Can Change Your Life Except For You is out now. But what is Laura thankful for today? Angela finds out… Pre order Angela's book Joyrider https://smarturl.it/joyrider GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio Further Listening: https://hearhervoice.lnk.to/podcast FOLLOW instagram.com/thewhitmore/ twitter.com/thewhitmore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roxie Nafousi is a Self-Development Coach, Manifesting Expert, Ambassador for the Mental Health Foundation and Instagram Agony Aunt. Her new book ‘Manifest, 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life’ is a Sunday Times Best Seller. Roxie has previously struggled with addiction and depression and now uses that experience to help others. She also contributes to Kourtney Kardashian's wellness platform, POOSH and hosts a popular podcast series called "The Moments That Made Me." But what is Roxie thankful for today? Angela finds out… Pre order Angela's book Joyrider https://smarturl.it/joyrider Content references: Drug addiction, depression Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. You can also contact Mind on 0300 123 3393 or head to mind.org.uk. Hotlines in other countries can be found http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio FOLLOW instagram.com/roxienafousi/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From BBC Radio 1xtra to Heart, Yasmin brings the feel good vibes with her. Former host of CBBC’s Saturday Mash Up and presenter of ITV2’s The Cabins: Out Of The Woods as well as the Brit awards live stream. Yasmin is also vegan and fully into crystals, horoscopes, manifesting, you name it. And there is no one who loves chatting about the woo woo more than Angela! But what is Yasmin thankful for today? Angela finds out… Pre order Angela's book Joyrider https://smarturl.it/joyrider GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio FOLLOW instagram.com/yasminevans twitter.com/yasminevans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have another queen in our midst - she’s an actor, a hugely successful best-selling author, host of the podcast Happy Mum, Happy Baby and an actual Queen (of The Castle) after winning I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2020. Giovanna is also mum to 3 boys and is married to Tom Fletcher of McFly. But what is Giovanna thankful for today? Angela finds out… Pre order Angela's book Joyrider https://smarturl.it/joyrider GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/mrsgifletcher https://twitter.com/mrsgifletcher FURTHER LISTENING Happy Mum Happy Baby https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-mum-happy-baby/id1277078956?uo=4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline O’Donoghue is a writer, author and host of the Sentimental Garbage podcast including Sentimental In The City, a series hosted with her friend and fellow writer Dolly Alderton (all about Sex and the City of course). A Corkonian turned London dweller, Caroline has written for Grazia, Vogue, The Irish Independent, Glamour and many more, and has a regular column in the Irish Examiner. She has written two books for adults, Promising Young Women and Scenes of a Graphic Nature as well as starting a series of teen drama books. Her latest The Gifts That Bind Us is out now, all about teenage relationships and newly discovered magic! But what is Caroline thankful for today? Angela finds out… You can buy Caroline’s latest book The Gifts That Bind Us here: https://booklink.walker.co.uk/the-gifts-that-bind-us/ Pre order Angela's book Joyrider https://smarturl.it/joyrider GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio FOLLOW twitter.com/czaroline instagram.com/czaronline FURTHER LISTENING Sentimental Garbage https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sentimental-garbage/id1444729607 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edith Bowman has been part of our lives for the best part of 3 decades now! A TV and radio presenter, Edith has gone on to co-host the BAFTAS, won major awards for her independent podcast ‘Soundtracking,’ where she delves into the world of music and film and interviews a glittering array of guests from Quentin Tarrantino to Steven Spielberg and recently launched a new show ‘Friends Will Be Friends’ with her good friend Cat Deeley. But what is Edith thankful for today? Angela finds out… GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/edibow https://mobile.twitter.com/edibow FURTHER LISTENING Friends will be Friends with Cat and Edith https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bshkpf Soundtracking https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/soundtracking-with-edith-bowman/id1140497332 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning author, journalist and broadcaster Elizabeth Day has been teaching us all how to Fail Better with her chart-topping podcast, How To Fail. As well as writing extensively for numerous big name publications - The Telegraph, The Times, the Guardian, New York Magazine, the Observer, Vogue, she has released five novels. Her latest ‘Magpie’, was published last year and became an instant Sunday Times bestseller! But what is Elizabeth thankful for today? Angela finds out… You can buy Magpie here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/magpie/elizabeth-day/9780008374983 Pre order Angela's book Joyrider https://smarturl.it/joyrider GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio FOLLOW www.instagram.com/elizabday twitter.com/elizabday FURTHER LISTENING How To Fail https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-fail-with-elizabeth-day/id1407451189 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Laverne is one of the busiest women in broadcasting - host of Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs and her hugely popular BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show and now host of The Big Design Challenge, a new TV programme out on Sky Arts. Lauren has gone from being in 90’s band Kenickie to presenting across TV and radio including coverage of Glastonbury, The Culture Show, Channel 4’s 10 O’Clock Live, Woman’s Hour and much more. But what is Lauren thankful for today? Angela finds out... You can watch The Big Design Challenge on Sky Arts, Freeview Channel 11, and streaming service NOW. Pre order Angela's book Joyrider https://smarturl.it/joyrider GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio FOLLOW instagram.com/laurenlaverne twitter.com/laurenlaverne FURTHER LISTENING 6 music breakfast show https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00c000j Desert Island Discs https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are kicking off a new series of Thanks A Million with the glorious Geordie whirlwind, TV personality, author, and Jungle Queen Vicky Pattison! Vicky Pattison rose to fame on Geordie Shore, before going on to win I’m Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. She’s also been a Masterchef finalist, presented on Loose Women and even made a documentary about her very public break-up with her fiancé. She also hosts her own podcast called “The Secret To…”. Vicky now lives with her boyfriend in a beautiful home which she shares on instagram with her almost 5 million followers. As you will hear, she's the happiest she has ever been and has some things to say to her younger self. Expect hilarity, tears and, of course, zero filter as Angela finds out what Vicky is thankful for today. Vicky’s debut “self-help” book “The Secret To Happy” is a Sunday Times Bestseller which you can buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Happy-resilience-self-doubt-deserve-ebook/dp/B096TV79WM Pre order Angela's book Joyrider https://smarturl.it/joyrider GET IN TOUCH Angela’s Newsletter: https://angelascanlon.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe instagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanlon #ThanksAMillionTrio FOLLOW instagram.com/vickypattison twitter.com/VickyPattison READ - The Secret To Happy https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/the-secret-to-happy-signed-edition/vicky-pattison/hardback/9781408725153.html?utm_campaign=eq_whs_176013&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=awin&awc=3017_1641687513_a96671abf2ef3c1346aedb506576a27b FURTHER LISTENING The Secret To https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vicky-pattison-the-secret-to/id1510516160?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series five is on the way with an ALL female line up. Featuring... ...and that's just half of the incredible women who will be sharing their lists of gratitude in the new series! Subscribe now and get 'em when they drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.