The Dan Wootton Interview

Nineties icon and personal hero of mine Ricki Lake, joined by her therapy dog Mama, sits down for The Dan Wootton Interview to talk finding love after her husband's suicide, how witnessing 9/11 changed her life, her passion for medical marijuana and reinventing herself for X Factor Celebrity. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost 15 years after You're Beautiful, James Blunt is back with his most emotional album ever. This week in a brand new episode of my podcast The Dan Wootton Interview he opens up about how he became the king of Twitter, his dad's health battle, the pressures of being a popstar, why he's become a pub landlord and his royal pals. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noughties pop star Natasha Bedingfield joins Dan as she returns to music with her first album in nine years. The Unwritten singer opens up about the pressure of following in the footsteps of her famous brother Daniel Bedingfield, the struggles of fame and the devastating prenatal depression she suffered before giving birth to her son Solomon. Fresh from the release of her new record, Natasha also talks about writing Cheryl’s comeback single Love Made Me Do It and their relationship after going on tour together. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is joined by rising star Kim Petras to discuss how her career launched from the internet, being a role model and her new album. At one point in her life, Kim was labeled as the youngest person to have sex reassignment surgery and after much media and press, she became a role model for the transgender community. Since then she has launched a pop career and has elevated within that role model figure for transgender people within the music industry. She discusses how YouTube and having an online presence helped her when she made her move to Hollywood and how putting out her music independently has helped shaped her into the artist she is today. She opens up about catching an ex-boyfriend cheating inspired many tracks on her new album ‘Clarity’ and how working with her friends made the experience into a positive one. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan brings you a Swedish special this week as he is joined by singing and song writing sensation Tove Lo. As a key player in the Scandinavian invasion, she breaks down her career so far as someone who has brought us three studio albums whilst also writing hits for Ellie Goulding, Lorde, Girls Aloud and most recently Dua Lipa. She has also collaborated with the likes of Years & Years and Joe Jonas. As someone who pushes boundaries in the music industry, she opens up about sexuality and attitudes towards the 'free the nipple' and #MeToo movements. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan sits down with nine-time Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow for an open and honest chat. She reveals how health scares throughout her life have changed her perspective and value for life. She talks about how the ratio of females to males working in the music industry overall has an impact on artists, and her experience with the #MeToo movement. She also talks about her thoughts on the Michael Jackson 'Leaving Neverland' documentary and her reaction to her name being mentioned in it. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan sits down with global singing sensation and Britain's Got Talent legend Susan Boyle. Susan is celebrating 10 years since her amazing performance in the auditions round of Britain's Got Talent, which went viral around the world, and she reflects on her journey during that time up until today. She shares her feelings on the prospect of starting a family and reveals all about the time she went missing for one evening to go on a dinner date. Susan also opens up about her Asperger syndrome and how she balances that with a hectic work schedule as she addresses mental health and the importance of awareness in the music industry. Dan also gets the five tracks that mean the most to her and she takes on Shuffle, Delete, Repeat and Firsts & Lasts. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special, world exclusive podcast, Dan sits down with the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. To mark the release of Madame X, one of the boldest and most controversial albums of her four-decade career, she opens up about the traumatic rape that shaped her life, the toxic effect of social media, the pressure faced by her children to emulate her success and her thoughts on running for US president. Plus, there's a very special Madonna edition of The Five. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan sits down with Louis Tomlinson on the week of release for his new single 'Two Of Us'. They catch up on what the 1D superstar has been up to since we last heard from him and the inspiration behind this new solo work. Louis opens up to Dan about living with grief following the death of his Mother, and how his work life and personal life have been affected by it. He also talks about the importance of his relationship with his siblings and his girlfriend, and of course, becoming a father. The pair also discuss internet conspiracies, The X Factor, Simon Cowell and the possibility of One Direction making a comeback. We also find out the latest on the relationship between Louis and Zayn. Have they buried the hatchet or will the beef continue? Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is joined by pop star, presenter and Spice Girl, Emma Bunton! Ahead of their massive reunion tour, Dan sits down with 1/5 (or is it 1/4?) of the world's biggest girl group to get the lowdown on the gossip from the Spice Girls camp as well as some exclusive news. But first, Emma discusses her up and coming solo album 'My Happy Place' and some of the special duets that you will hear on it. She also reveals the secret to her long term relationship with partner Jade Jones. In the wake of her quitting radio, Emma gives her thoughts ahead of the launch of the United States version of Bake Off, which she will be presenting with American footballer Anthony 'Spice' Adams. We get all the gossip surrounding Posh Spice and why she decided not to join the girls on tour, as well as Emma's thoughts on the public backlash to that decision. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a special edition of the Dan Wootton Interview as Dan is joined by a music legend whose career has spanned 6 decades and she is showing no signs of slowing down. It's none other than the sensational Dolly Parton! Dolly is in the UK to launch the hit musical "9 To 5" in the West End and she has put aside some time to be on the podcast. The pair discuss what it takes to maintain such an incredible career from a young age, with Dolly revealing some of the secrets to her success. They also cover some key talking points including the #MeToo movement, women in the music business, depression and an unusual incident involving a pistol. Dolly quashes all rumours about her sexuality once and for all and reveals how her upbringing has helped to keep her love-life strong. As one of the greatest songwriting talents of all time, the country music superstar gives insight into how she has achieved so much in music and film. And she's not too shy to take on Shuffle/Delete/Repeat and tell us some of her favourite songs. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the end of year special where Dan takes you through some of the best moments of 2018! We go back to some of the biggest names who have joined us on the podcast in 2018 and revisit some of the funniest, most heartfelt and shocking moments from The Dan Wootton Interview. We hear from Meghan Trainor about her fairytale proposal, and Gary Barlow about his personal struggles with eating disorders, Kylie Minogue about her relationships and of course, the Spice Girls. Find out where they all end up in Dan's top 18 of 2018! Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is joined by Welsh mezzo-soprano singer and songwriter, Katherine Jenkins. The classical-crossover singer who performs across a spectrum of operatic arias, popular songs and musical theatre takes time out of her busy schedule to speak to Dan about the birthday of her new son, Xander, and the release of her latest album. Katherine also opens up about accusations of diva behaviour, the #MeToo movement, her past drug use and the ongoing feud with her former co-star, Alfie Boe. Dan challenges the singer to a game of Shuffle, Delete, Repeat and she also gives us the five tracks that mean the most to her. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is joined by UK hit-maker Anne-Marie as we approach the end of what has been a huge year for the pop sensation. The pair bond over their love for Alanis Morissette and delve deep into what sexuality means to them. Anne-Marie discusses mental health and how she copes with her pop-star fame and how the Bataclan attacks in Paris have had such a huge affect on her. We also get the truth on the huge birthday gift that she received from Ed Sheeran and how their friendship has grown ever since they were brought together by Sir Elton John. She also takes on Shuffle, Delete, Repeat and tells us which five tracks mean the most to her. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of The Dan Wootton Interview, Dan welcomes one of the biggest groups in the world - The Spice Girls. Dan gets the lowdown on the 2019 tour and life without Posh Spice. We also get their view on the Spice Girls legacy, how things are different to 20 years ago and the #MeToo movement. Dan also revisits their back-catalogue to remind us of some of the Spice Girls' greatest hits. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is joined this week by reality tv stars and recording artists Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross. The pair have combined their marriage with their music careers to record an EP together, eponymously titled Ashlee + Evan. They discuss the balance between their music, reality tv, parenthood and everything that comes with having a famous family. Evan tells us what it’s like to grow up with Diana Ross as a mother and having a close friend and mentor in Michael Jackson. Ashlee gives her side of the story surrounding that Saturday Night Live lip syncing scandal, and talks about her return to music and stepping out of her sister’s shadow. The pair also take on Shuffle, Delete, Repeat and Dan also pits them against one-another as they go head-to-head in “Reality TV or Fake News”. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan catches up with US hit-maker Jason Derulo to discuss all things music and much more. In the midst of a busy 2018, Jason drops hints of more music on the horizon. He gives an insight into how his workout routine fits into his tour and party lifestyle. Dan also gets Jason's verdict on the feud between his friend Nicki Minaj and fellow rapper Cardi B. The pair also discuss the wave of burglaries that are becoming more apparent at A-list celebrity homes and Jason tells us how it feels to fall victim to it and gives his thoughts on whether or not it was an inside job. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Odell joins Dan ahead of the release of his latest album 'Jubilee Road'. Tom discusses the writing process for this LP and how a collision of events in his life inspired him to create a concept album. We get his thoughts on the sexual misconduct allegations surrounding Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey, with whom Tom has previously worked. Tom also goes into detail about how he was discovered by Lily Allen and what it's like to record a song for the John Lewis Christmas advert. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronan, Mikey, Shane and Keith join Dan for a revealing and emotional interview, looking back on their 25 years in the business, the impact of Stephen Gately's death and why they've decided to call it a day with a final album and farewell tour. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmy and Golden Globe winning Cheers and Veronica's Closet star Kirstie Alley joins Dan for a bumper episode, talking about #MeToo, famous co-stars, Celebrity Big Brother, battling weight stigma and more. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.