Best Breaking point. What makes someone kill Podcasts (2025)

1
Dorinda Medley on Grief, Identity and The Real Housewives: ‘I was angry. I was lost. I felt like I got cheated.’ 45:33

Play Pause

8h ago45:33

45:33

What happens when the life you thought you’d built - the one with love, money, recognition - seems to slip away? This week, Elizabeth speaks to Dorinda Medley, author, TV personality and iconic former Real Housewife of New York, about reinvention, resilience and learning to be okay with not being liked by everyone. Dorinda opens up about the loss o…

1
Vanessa Williams - ‘It would be hard to be married to me!’ 52:33

10d ago52:33

52:33

As a recording artist, Vanessa Williams has earned 13 Grammy nominations and racked up over 212 million digital streams over the course of her eight albums. Her most popular hit, Save The Best For Last, was Number 1 for five weeks in 1992. She is also a highly successful stage and screen actor, appearing in Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty. She …

1
Flagg’s Summer League Debut and the Rise in 20-Point Scorers 1:12:41

15d ago1:12:41

1:12:41

Austin and Pausha return to give their thoughts on Cooper Flagg’s summer league debut, the state of the Western Conference, Devin Booker’s extension, and the rise in scoring in the NBA. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. …

1
Suzi Ruffell - ‘I didn’t know I was gay until I saw Titanic’ 49:35

15d ago49:35

49:35

In this special live edition of How to Fail, Elizabeth is joined by comedian Suzi Ruffell. Suzi has performed five sellout runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, as well as appearing on live at the Apollo and filming an Amazon special of her show ‘Dance Like Everyone Is Watching’. She was nominated for Best standup show in the National Comedy Awards and has…

1
Pamela Anderson - ‘It wasn’t about being pretty, it was about being brave’ 52:42

19d ago52:42

52:42

I can’t believe I get to say this but…PAMELA ANDERSON! ON HOW TO FAIL! The one and only! A woman I grew up watching on TV, Pamela was an icon of a generation…But the second act of her career has been the most powerful and Anderson joins me for a vulnerable chat about her long journey of embracing beauty on her own terms, understand her self-worth, …

1
Melinda French Gates - ‘Just because you’re smart doesn’t mean you’re wise’ 52:25

24d ago52:25

52:25

Melinda French Gates studied computer science and economics and completed an MBA before joining a tech start-up called Microsoft, in 1987. She rose through the ranks to become Manager of Information Products and married the boss in 1994. His name was Bill Gates. Together, the couple founded and co-chaired the Gates Foundation, where, for more than …

1
Michael Porter Jr. Traded, and a Wide-Open Eastern Conference 59:35

24d ago59:35

59:35

Austin and Pausha return to react to day one of free agency. The two discuss the Michael Porter Jr. trade, how they would rank the teams in the West, and why Atlanta can make a surprising run in the Eastern Conference. Note: This pod was recorded before Damian Lillard was waived and Myles Turner signed with the Bucks. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Paush…

1
First-Round Observations and How the Celtics Are Pivoting 57:12

29d ago57:12

57:12

Austin and Pausha return to react to the first-round selections of the 2025 NBA draft and the latest trades and discuss how they affect the arms race in the Eastern Conference. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…

1
Monica Lewinsky - ‘I would have liked a more normal life’ 49:50

1M ago49:50

49:50

Monica Lewinsky is an activist, podcaster and producer. At the age of 24, Lewinsky, a White House intern, found herself in the eye of a global scandal. She was subjected to a mass public shaming - losing her livelihood, her anonymity and the future she had once imagined for herself. Now, 51 Lewinsky has garnered a new generation of admirers, who wi…

1
OKC Wins the NBA Title, and Kevin Durant Gets Traded to Houston 1:00:09

1M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Austin and Pausha return to react to the Thunder’s 103-91 championship-clinching win over the Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and break down the seismic Kevin Durant trade to Houston. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Kyle Williams Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choic…

1
Pacers Force a Game 7, and the Lakers Have a New Ownership Group 56:57

1M ago56:57

56:57

Austin and Pausha return to react to the Pacers' 108-91 Game 6 win over the Thunder to force a Game 7 in the 2025 NBA Finals and discuss the Lakers' new ownership group. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

1
AJ Tracey - ‘Buying my mum a house will always be my proudest achievement’ 52:48

1M ago52:48

52:48

Rapping phenomenon and Tottenham Hotspur superfan AJ Tracey joins us this week to talk about supporting his mum through her cancer journey, the pressures of staying an independent artist and what football has taught him about failure. AJ Tracey has been rapping since the age of four. He dropped out of his Criminology degree at London Metropolitan U…

1
OKC Takes a 3-2 Lead, and Desmond Bane to Orlando! 1:04:51

1M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Austin and Pausha return to react to the Thunder's 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals and break down the shocking Desmond Bane trade to Orlando. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Kyle Williams Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…

1
The Pacers Take a 2-1 Lead, and What Are the Knicks Doing? 48:26

1M ago48:26

48:26

Austin and Pausha return to react to the Pacers' 116-107 Game 3 win in the 2025 NBA Finals and break down the latest in the Knicks' coaching search. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

1
How To Cope With A Friendship Break-Up - with Cynthia Nixon - Special Release 28:28

1M ago28:28

28:28

Cynthia Nixon joins Elizabeth to answer YOUR questions and failures including: whose failures would you most like to hear (dead or alive) how to cope with a friendship break up and how to know when to have kids. Elizabeth then takes a moment to reflect on meeting Cynthia, and everything they covered. To hear Cynthia tackling your failures join our …

1
Cynthia Nixon - ‘Being brave is feeling scared and doing it anyway’ 53:44

1M ago53:44

53:44

Whilst Cynthia Nixon’s versatility is beyond question, it's fair to say that she has become permanently associated with one character, Miranda Hobbs, in Sex and the City and its companion piece, And Just Like That. She won an Emmy for her performance and a generation of fans who identified with the ambitious type-A lawyer whose cynicism disguised a…

1
OKC Roars Back! Thunder Take Game 2. 1:04:47

2M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Austin and Pausha return to react to the Thunder's 123-107 victory in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Kyle Williams Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer

1
Hali Does It Again! Pacers Steal Game 1. 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Austin and Pausha return to react to the Pacers' 111-110 Game 1 win in the 2025 NBA Finals. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer

1
Christine McGuinness - ‘I don’t want to hold back anymore - I date women! So what?’ 52:31

2M ago52:31

52:31

TW: discussions around anorexia and sexual abuse. In an incredibly powerful episode (and a How To Fail first), Christine McGuinness speaks publicly about her sexuality for the first time. She reveals she had a long-term relationship with a woman before her marriage to comedian Paddy McGuinness and that she’s now dating women again. She refuses to l…

1
OKC-Indy Finals Preview and Predictions. Plus, Knicks Fever Takes Over the NBA! 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Austin and Pausha jump into a Finals preview, but before that, they address the impact the Knicks' run had on the NBA and the city of New York (4:44), and discuss Pascal Siakam receiving the conference finals MVP over Haliburton (21:43)! Then, they discuss where this Finals matchup between the Thunder and the Pacers ranks among past years, debate h…

1
Vicky Pattison - ‘You don't become old and wise if you haven't been young and daft’ 55:32

2M ago55:32

55:32

Vicky Pattison was 22 when her life changed and she was cast in reality TV show Geordie Shore. She was on the show for nine seasons between 2011 and 2014, during which time the cameras followed her falling in love, becoming engaged, then breaking up. Now 37, Pattison has rarely been off our screens - whether it’s as a finalist on Celebrity Masterch…

1
OKC’s Potential New Challenges, Minnesota’s Missing Pieces, and Finals Predictions 1:04:42

2M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Austin and Pausha revisit the conversation about simplifying the game and Austin shares how these conference finals have shown us the direction the NBA is moving in (1:28). Then, they break down the Pacers’ type of play and discuss what type of star Tyrese Haliburton has been (12:44). Later, they preview potential challenges the Pacers might pose (…

1
Dannii Minogue - ‘I hit low points where I thought: “I just can’t take this any more.” 58:33

2M ago58:33

58:33

In her most revealing interview to date, Dannii Minogue talks openly about the pressures of fame, the relentless comparisons with her sister, Kylie, and navigating a divorce that left her broke. It’s an extraordinary conversation with a woman who found fame as a 10-year-old in her native Australia. As a teenager Dannii, signed a record deal and act…

1
Haliburton Makes Basketball Poetry, SGA Foul-Baiting, and the New Age NBA 1:11:35

2M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Austin and Pausha are back to recap both Game 1s of the conference finals! They jump into the Thunder-Wolves series to discuss how Minnesota can approach Game 2, address SGA’s foul-baiting, and talk through Mike Malone’s media responsibilities with the series (1:12). Then, they hit on the show that was the Knicks-Pacers matchup! They react to Halib…

1
Julia Stiles - ‘I ran in the other direction from fame’ 55:26

2M ago55:26

55:26

For many of us who grew up in the the 90s, Julia Stiles was an integral part of our coming of age. Her portrayal of the clever, acerbic Kat in 10 Things I Hate About You was a radical reinvention of the blonde teenage female rom-com lead. Her roles in Save The Last Dance and Mona Lisa Smile spoke to our adolescent feminist awakenings and catapulted…

1
What’s at Stake for SGA and Conference Finals Predictions 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Austin and Pausha jump into today’s show by recapping Game 7 between Nuggets and OKC. They highlight Aaron Gordon’s next-level competitiveness while playing through his hamstring injury (4:48). Then, they discuss the stakes for each team heading into the conference finals (14:35) before breaking down the Thunder-Timberwolves matchup out West. Later…

1
Flowers for Julius Randle, Potential SGA-Ant Face-Off, and the Knicks’ Game 6 Pressures 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Austin and Pausha jump into the Round 2 play, giving their sympathies to Jayson Tatum for his Achilles injury (1:25). Then they break down all the pressure that falls on both the Knicks and Celtics as they head into Game 6 in New York (6:07). Then, they discuss the Timberwolves, who are heading into the conference finals, and give flowers to Julius…

1
John Bishop - ‘I’ve always wanted someone to say: you’re good enough’ 56:44

2M ago56:44

56:44

John Bishop has been a hugely successful stand-up comedian for 25 years. Yet that wasn’t his first dream, which was to play football. We discuss his failure to do so professionally, his challenges at school, the working-class upbringing that shaped him and how comedy saved his marriage when he and his wife were at the ‘decree nisi stage’ of divorce…

1
OKC’s Redemption Win, Knicks Pressure, and Our Draft Lottery Thoughts 1:24:57

2M ago1:24:57

1:24:57

Austin and Pausha kick off the week by addressing the monstrosity that was Cleveland’s Game 4 loss to the Pacers (1:18). They then break down OKC’s big win over Denver and explore where the series could go next (21:48). Austin places his bet on the Knicks-Celtics series and unpacks what a Game 5 win would mean for both teams (24:55). Later, they re…

1
Austin’s Haliburton Admission, Brunson’s Elite Closing, and the Game Plan for the Steph-less Warriors 1:29:12

3M ago1:29:12

1:29:12

Austin and Pausha recap the absolutely ridiculous Round 2 games so far, with Austin starting off by admitting that he was wrong about Tyrese Haliburton (3:07). Then, they dive deeper into the Pacers-Cavs matchup and discuss what Cleveland needs to do to turn things around. They also hit on the Knicks-Celtics series, praise Jalen Brunson’s elite clu…

1
Simon Cowell - ‘I often think: what gives me the right to judge people?’ 1:01:58

3M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Simon Cowell has built an entertainment empire on his ability to say exactly what he thinks and an uncanny ability to judge the public mood. From launching Pop Idol in 2001, The X Factor in 2004 and the cultural behemoth Britain’s Got Talent in 2007, he has been at the helm of primetime around the world for over a quarter of a century. His TV shows…

1
The Ant-Man and Randle Show, Our Luka Demands, and Where the Bucks and Giannis Go From Here 1:09:17

3M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Austin and Pausha recap more Round 1 plays, starting with the Timberwolves closing out the Lakers (3:35). They recap the groove that the Timberwolves are settling into and highlight the Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle duo. Then, they address the Lakers side of things and state a few demands they have from Luka Doncic heading into the offseason (1…

1
Celeste Barber: the FUNNIEST woman on the internet 53:37

3M ago53:37

53:37

My guest today has been an integral part of my feminist awakening. Celeste Barber’s instagram posts - which parody the unattainable standards of the fashion and beauty industry - are both hilarious and revolutionary. Her work has helped a generation of women to feel better about their bodies - and made her a star in the process. (Plus she’s been bl…

1
KAT’s Absurd Shot-Making, Ant Man’s Playoff Performance, and Flowers for Aaron Gordon 56:36

3M ago56:36

56:36

Austin and Pausha recap this weekend’s slate of Round 1 playoff games and discuss the Knicks-Pistons series, with an emphasis on KAT’s shot-making (7:17). Then, they talk through the Rockets’ potential in the series after losing Game 3 with Jimmy Butler out for the Warriors (9:52), before discussing which pieces the Suns and Bucks might need to pic…

1
Can the Warriors Survive Without Jimmy? Plus, Breaking Down the Other Game 2s. 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Austin and Pausha are back to recap Game 2, Round 1 of the playoffs! They kick things off by reacting to the Warriors-Rockets series, discussing how an injured Jimmy could affect Golden State’s playoff chances moving forward, and sharing how Jonathan Kuminga could adjust his game to make an impact on the series (1:52). Then, they hit on the Pistons…

1
Emma Dabiri - ‘We are still so obsessed with how we look’ 45:00

3M ago45:00

45:00

This episode of How To Fail was recorded in front of a live audience at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy theatre. Emma Dabiri is a broadcaster, historian, and bestselling author whose work delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and race through art history and current affairs. She's now written a number of books - culture shifting works which …

1
The Playoff Learning Curve, the Russell Westbrook Experience, and Our Biggest Takeaways from Game 1 1:09:01

3M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Austin and Pausha recap Game 1, Round 1 of the playoffs starting with the blowout that was Memphis-OKC (1:42). Then, they jump to the Celtics-Magic series and Austin makes his case not to overreact (10:55), before hitting on the Miami-Cavs (18:27) and the competitive Knicks-Pistons series (24:04). Later, they discuss the learning curve the young Ro…

1
Round 1 Playoff Predictions: ANT-Luka Rematch, “Playoff Jimmy,” and the Greatest Showman—Steph Curry 54:38

3M ago54:38

54:38

Austin and Pausha are back to discuss their playoff predictions, starting with the Rockets-Warriors (4:32). They break down Houston’s deep bench vs. Golden State’s postseason experience with Steph and “Playoff Jimmy.” Then, they jump to the rematch between Luka and Anthony Edwards in Timberwolves-Lakers (27:37). Finally, they share who they think s…

1
Sally Phillips - ‘I saw Colin Firth and thought - he’s mine!’ 52:20

3M ago52:20

52:20

This episode of How To Fail was recorded in front of a live audience at London’s Barbican Theatre. Sally Phillips has appeared in a string of the most influential and hilarious comedy series of all time - from Smack The Pony, Miranda, The Thick of It and Veep. Not forgetting, of course, her star turn as Bridget Jones’s best friend, Shazza, in the h…

1
Regular Season Recap, Playoff Preview, and Our Case for Dyson Daniels as DPOY 1:04:45

3M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Austin and Pausha kick the week off recapping the unpredictable 2024-25 season. They discuss KAT’s impressive year with the Knicks (2:17), how the Detroit Pistons have become a serious team in the East (10:04), and of course, the Luka trade and Malone Firing (30:18). Then, they offer their early playoff predictions (38:20), make their case for Dyso…

1
Luka’s Emotional Return to Dallas and the Suns’ Nightmare Season Comes to an End 49:03

4M ago49:03

49:03

Austin and Pausha react to Luka Doncic’s incredibly emotional return to Dallas, which culminated in him dropping 45 points against his former team (4:00). Then, they revisit the Phoenix Suns’ disappointing season, as they didn't even make the play-in—despite a stacked roster on paper (17:51). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika…

1
Mae Martin - 'Everything I do is about proving those high school bullies wrong.' 53:01

4M ago53:01

53:01

Over on Failing with Friends this week, Mae Martin talks about self-care, how to stop pushing people away and we tackle a listener’s failure to be messy in their twenties. To hear Mae Martin's brilliant advice, join our community of subscribers: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Canadian comedian, writer, producer and singer/songwriter M…

1
NBA Sets New Precedent Following Denver’s Firing of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth 40:21

4M ago40:21

40:21

Austin and Pausha react to the shocking news that head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth have been fired by the Denver Nuggets. Austin shares his own experience in the locker room with the Nuggets and Coach Malone and discusses why this could have happened, what this means for Nikola Jokic, and the precedent this move sets this …

1
Duke Upset Reactions, Cooper Flagg’s Best NBA Fit, and a Clouded Western Conference 1:18:29

4M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Austin and Pausha are back following the Final Four tournament and react to the Duke upset resulting in Houston taking on Florida in the championship game (1:05). They highlight top players and shout out Walter Clayton Jr. for Florida (9:35), and then discuss which teams in the NBA Cooper Flagg might fit well with (22:52). Later, they talk through …

1
Jonathan Van Ness - 'I was one wrong thing away from losing everything' 50:13

4M ago50:13

50:13

Over on Failing with Friends this week, JVN and I get into relationship therapy and the perfect length of shorts on a man. To hear JVN tackling your failures, join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Jonathan Van Ness, one fifth of Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye, three-times New York Times bestseller, podca…

1
Pistons-T-Wolves Brawl, Grizz in Shambles, and Reasons Why This Is Duke’s Most Likable Team 1:11:30

4M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Austin and Pausha discuss last night’s brawl between the Pistons-Timberwolves and wonder whether or not teams need a player similar to Isaiah Stewart (2:27). Then, they react to the Grizzlies’ oddly timed decision to fire Taylor Jenkins so close to the playoffs and firmly in the postseason picture (11:58). Later, they revisit the Most Improved Play…

1
How To Date: BONUS EPISODE - Your dating questions answered… 41:49

4M ago41:49

41:49

For this bonus episode, Elizabeth and Mel open up the post bag to answer the burning questions YOU have when it comes to dating… And, let’s just say, we cover A LOT of ground. After you’ve listened, you can get all the resources and worksheets discussed at www.thepodclass.co.uk Mel and Elizabeth are on a mission to revolutionise the world of dating…

1
LeBron-ESPN, Tiers Backlash, and Did NIL Kill Cinderellas? 1:05:21

4M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Austin and Pausha open by recapping his Guard Tiers list and LeBron’s trip to Pat McAfee (3:18). Then, they discuss the impact of NIL and this year’s NCAA tournament (39:44). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

1
Sam Ryder - ‘Fame is like giving a dog a treat every single day. You get used to it.’ 56:13

4M ago56:13

56:13

Over on Failing with Friends - Sam Ryder talks about panic attacks, how to forgive, and (in a How To Fail first) why he likes to cut his toenails outdoors. To hear Sam tackling your failures join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Sam Ryder is a British singer-songwriter who started posting covers on Tik…

1
How To Date: The most important relationship you’ll ever have 59:48

4M ago59:48

59:48

For the final episode of How To Date (sob!) Mel and Elizabeth look at the most important relationships any of us can have in our lives: the one with ourselves. We unpack what this means in practical terms. How do we nurture a healthy sense of self-respect - and why can this sometimes feel so challenging? How can we ensure interdependence rather tha…

Breaking Point. What Makes Someone Kill Podcasts