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Paul McKenna's Positivity Podcast

English, Interview, 9 seasons, 128 episodes, 2 days, 11 hours, 58 minutes
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The Positivity Podcast is a new, half-hour, in-depth, non-journalistic interview programme hosted by Paul McKenna. Each week, he interviews some of the world's most interesting people in a deeply explorative style.
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118 - Deborah Meaden

My guest on the Positivity Podcast today is a highly-successful entrepreneur - famous for being one of the investors on the BBC show Dragons’ Den. Her latest project is a book for teenagers ‘Deborah Meaden Talks Money.’ I’m talking today with Deborah Meaden.
5/27/202429 minutes, 18 seconds
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117 - Kate Silverton

My guest today is a journalist, therapist, best-selling author and broadcaster. She is known both nationally and internationally as a BBC newsreader. These days, she is a child therapist and councillor. Her new book is titled ‘There’s Still no Such Thing as Naughty’. I’m talking today with Kate Silverton… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
4/8/202432 minutes, 15 seconds
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116 - Alan Johnson

My guest today is a former UK Education Secretary, Health Secretary and Home Secretary. He is an award-winning, best-selling author and his new book Death On The Thames has just been published. I am speaking today with Alan Johnson… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
4/3/202429 minutes, 11 seconds
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115 - Tommy Tiernan

My guest today is a comedian, actor and writer. He is one of Ireland’s most successful stand-up comics and is also famous for starring in the TV show Derry Girls. He is hailed by Billy Connelly as one of his three favourite comedians in the world. He’s touring the UK in April. I’m talking today with Tommy Tiernan... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
2/19/202432 minutes, 9 seconds
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114 - Stephen Moyer

My guest today is an actor, producer and director. He’s best known for portraying the vampire Bill Compton in the hit TV series True Blood. His new series is based on the epic film Sexy Beast. I am talking today with Stephen Moyer... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
1/29/202446 minutes, 49 seconds
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113 - Melanie Sykes

My guest today is an author and former TV and radio broadcaster. Famous for hosting on such shows as ‘Today with Des and Mel’ and ‘Going Out with Alan Carr’. She’s an autism advocate and campaigner for women’s rights. Her new book is called ‘Illuminated’. I’m talking today with Melanie Sykes... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
1/9/202416 minutes, 5 seconds
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112 - Ben Miller

My guest today is an actor, comedian and author. He rose to fame as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller. He has starred in such shows as Death in Paradise and Primeval. His new children’s book is Adventures of a Christmas Elf. I’m talking today with Ben Miller... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
12/11/202345 minutes, 11 seconds
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111 - Sarah Millican

My guest today is an award-winning comedian, a best-selling author and a broadcaster. In 2013, she was listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK, by Radio 4’s Women’s Hour. Her debut book ‘How To Be Champion’ was a Sunday Times No.1 best seller. She is on tour in the UK with her show ‘Late Bloomer’. I’m talking today with Sarah Millican… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
11/23/202332 minutes, 45 seconds
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110 - James Haskell

My guest today is one of the best-known UK rugby players in the world, having played 77 times for his country. He is a Sunday Times bestselling author for his smash-hit autobiography and he’s also a DJ. I’m talking today with James Haskell… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
2/27/202323 minutes, 58 seconds
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109 - Arthur Smith

My guest today is a comedian and playwright of two West End shows. His autobiography, My Name Is Daphne Fairfax, was published to critical acclaim and he’s a regular presenter on BBC Radio 4. He also performs stand-up all around the UK. In 2008, he won the Edinburgh Festival Spirit of the Fringe Award. I’m talking today with Arthur Smith… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
2/13/202324 minutes, 10 seconds
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106 - Chris Hadfield

My guest today is one of the most accomplished astronauts in the world. He was named the Top Test Pilot in both the US Air Force and the US Navy and was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. He has flown three space missions, built two space stations, crewed the Space Shuttle, the Soyuz, and commanded the International Space Station. He's the author of four international best sellers. His latest book is The Apollo Murders. I’m talking with Colonel Chris Hadfield… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
7/24/202233 minutes, 29 seconds
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102 - Lynda La Plante

My guest today is a multiple award-winning author and screenwriter having won three BAFTAs, an Emmy, and the Edgar Allan Poe Award. She has created numerous internationally-acclaimed TV shows and is best known for writing the hit crime series Prime Suspect. Her new novel is called Vanished. I’m talking today with Lynda La Plante. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
3/21/202225 minutes, 22 seconds
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97 - Nadiya Hussain

My guest today is a TV chef, bestselling author and presenter. She rose to fame after winning the sixth series of the BBC’s Great British Bake Off. She has presented numerous TV shows and is a columnist for The Times Magazine. She baked Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday cake. I am talking today with Nadiya Hussain.. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna
10/24/202128 minutes, 44 seconds