Best Suzi Ruffell Podcasts (2026)

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Your Qs, our As (LIVE EP) 30:57

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: [email protected] We'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like wha…

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The Quiet Coach: Ice Plunges, Cue Cards, and Comedy with Suzi Ruffell 13:06

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What happens when a self-confessed show off who was made to feel stupid at school becomes a bestselling author and one of the UK's most loved comedians? In this Quiet Coach episode, Suzi Ruffell opens up about her journey from struggling with severe dyslexia to writing a book that surprised even herself. She reveals how she actually writes her stan…

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Margaret Cho - They Told Me I Was Too Fat To Play Myself 54:57

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This episode contains description of addiction, eating disorders and discussion of suicide. Our guest today is the pioneering comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho. She began performing comedy as a teenager, opening for Jerry Seinfeld at just 14, before becoming one of the most influential stand-ups of her generation. Now in her 50s, Margaret r…

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James Martin: Flat Caps, Failed Exams and the Perfect Bacon Sandwich 38:39

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From washing pots at eight years old in a Yorkshire castle to becoming one of Britain's most beloved TV chefs, James Martin's journey has been anything but conventional. In this episode of Routes from LNER, the flat cap wearing chef joins Jenni to share stories of break dancing for fish and chips in York, being dropped off at French vineyards as a …

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ON MONEY WORRIES… With Fern Brady and Simon Cowell 14:48

2d ago14:48

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Money worries are far more common than we like to admit: from keeping you awake at night to quietly shaping your choices and decisions, financial anxiety affects us all - especially after a season of festive indulgence. In this episode, comedian Fern Brady (recorded live in Edinburgh) speaks about not having enough money to stay at university - and…

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Failure Throwback: Bear Grylls 57:51

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Bear Grylls has achieved worldwide fame as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure. A former SAS soldier, he has climbed Everest, circumnavigated the British Isles on a jet ski, rowed naked in a bathtub along the Thames and once broke his back in a parachuting accident. But he's most famous for his TV career. He starred i…

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'Round the back of Primark (LIVE EP) 30:42

7d ago30:42

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: [email protected] We'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like wha…

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The Quiet Coach: Chocolate, Telepathy Tapes and Ruining Romantic Moments with Erin Richards 15:45

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Welcome back to the Quiet Coach, where we dive into Erin Richards' travel essentials and the moments that have shaped her as a traveler. From chocolate obsessions to meditation retreats, this is where we get into the details. Erin's always got dark chocolate in her bag, usually around 90% cocoa, and she's got her top three brands ranked like a prop…

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Sophie Willan - From Foster Care to Alma’s Not Normal 48:08

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This episode contains very strong language and isn’t suitable for small ears. Sophie Willan is a double BAFTA award-winning writer, comedian and actor, perhaps best known for her BBC comedy drama, Alma's Not Normal. But it wasn’t always red carpets and award ceremonies. Willan experienced an unsettled childhood with spells in foster care, which she…

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Bite bite pass (LIVE EP) 24:23

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Suzi & Alice's Brighton Pier sleep out for The Clock Tower Sanctuary https://www.justgiving.com/page/alice-and-suzi-ruffell-2 Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: he…

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Erin Richards: Whale Sharks, Clay Cleanses and Coming Home 36:07

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From childhood camping trips in France to missing flights in spectacular fashion, Erin Richards has always been someone who thrives on movement and discovery. The Gotham star joins Jenni to chat about her journey from Penarth to Hollywood and back again, with plenty of wild stories along the way. Growing up, Erin was the kind of kid who'd pile into…

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Bella Freud - Learning To Trust Herself 52:42

21d ago52:42

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Fashion icon Bella Freud on abandoning psychics, learning to trust herself and realising that what happens next is entirely up to her. Freud is a designer and creative whose clothes have adorned the likes of Zadie Smith, Kate Moss, Little Simz and…well…me. She’s also a cult podcaster with her hit show, Fashion Neurosis, where guests are invited to …

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Hyacinth Bowl (LIVE EP) 27:34

21d ago27:34

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Suzi & Alice's Brighton Pier sleep out for The Clock Tower Sanctuary https://www.justgiving.com/page/alice-and-suzi-ruffell-2 Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: he…

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Routes Home for Christmas 34:25

22d ago34:25

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In this very special Christmas edition of Routes, Jenni invites you to a festive celebration filled with laughter, travel stories, and holiday cheer. Whether you're journeying near or far, this episode brings you Christmas traditions and stories from some of Jenni's past and future guests. Penny Lancaster shares her love for Christmas parties, tree…

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ON FRIENDSHIP… With Dawn French and Vogue Williams 24:16

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I’ve always been obsessed with friendship - how it shapes us, challenges us and often goes uncelebrated. In this episode, both Dawn French and Vogue Williams get honest about the beauty and the messiness of it all. Despite being surrounded by great friends, Vogue explains why she worries she’s not the best friend back - although she’s definitely wo…

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Alex Hassell - Rivals, Rejection and Taking Acid at Alton Towers 45:58

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You might know the star of Rivals for his revealing role in the hit Disney+ show, but did you know about his dramatic allium allergy?! I thought not. Alex Hassell might be best known for his portrayal of the dashing bounder, Rupert Campbell-Black in the Emmy-Award winning TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals but his career spans the Royal Shakesp…

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We had Disney gays in! 23:58

28d ago23:58

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Suzi & Alice's Brighton Pier sleep out for The Clock Tower Sanctuary https://www.justgiving.com/page/alice-and-suzi-ruffell-2 Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: he…

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ON PERSPECTIVE… With Adeel Akhtar and Pat Cummins 12:03

1M ago12:03

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Perspective is something we all chase - because when it slips, life can feel chaotic and overwhelming. But when we find it again, everything becomes a little clearer. In this episode, actor Adeel Akhtar reflects on a time when he lost sight of perspective and how becoming a parent helped him rediscover what truly matters. Cricketing great Pat Cummi…

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Mo Gawdat - The 3 BIGGEST Mistakes We Make In Finding Love 1:02:24

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I don’t often have repeat guests on How To Fail but Mo Gawdat is the exception. When he first came on this podcast in 2019, he fundamentally changed my mindset and my approach to life. Back then, he was on a mission to make 1 billion people happier. Now, he returns to focus his brilliant philosophical and analytical brain to the perpetual human que…

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Bonkfest 31:24

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Suzi & Alice's Brighton Pier sleep out for The Clock Tower Sanctuary https://www.justgiving.com/page/alice-and-suzi-ruffell-2 Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: he…

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Suzi Ruffell: Tea, Trains and Edinburgh Festival Tales 36:55

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From childhood holidays in caravans with cousins to selling out Edinburgh Festival shows and traveling the country on tour, Suzi Ruffell's life has been shaped by journeys both literal and creative. In this episode of Routes from LNER, the award winning comedian and Sunday Times bestselling author chats with Jenni about her love of train travel, ho…

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ON IVF… With Jessel Taank and Paloma Faith 35:51

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We don’t talk about this enough, even though so many of us face it personally or through someone we love. Real Housewives of New York star, Jessel Taank, opens up about her three-year journey to become a mum; the strain it put on her marriage, the financial toll and the moments during five rounds of IVF when she questioned everything - even whether…

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Ruth Wilson - Be Challenged By What Disgusts You 44:07

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Ruth Wilson MBE has made a habit of tackling psychologically demanding roles. You’ll know her from playing a mother grieving the loss of her child in The Affair, a sociopathic research scientist in Luther or even from her acclaimed stage performances in Anna Christie and King Lear. Now, Wilson is back with Apple TV's Down Cemetery Road, based on no…

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Heavens to Murgatroyd 29:30

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Suzi & Alice's Brighton Pier sleep out for The Clock Tower Sanctuary https://www.justgiving.com/page/alice-and-suzi-ruffell-2 Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: he…

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The Quiet Coach: Why the Journey Beats the Destination with Stephen Mangan 13:03

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In this Quiet Coach episode of Routes from LNER, Jenni Falconer sits down with actor, comedian and presenter Stephen Mangan to talk about his travel obsessions, from panic buying enough fruit to open a market stall to running 40 miles a week just to stay on top of his snack habit. A devoted Quiet Coach fan who can't understand why anyone would want…

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ON REJECTION… With Mel B and Nicole Scherzinger 19:07

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We all face rejection, no matter who we are. In this episode we revisit conversations with two extraordinary women who have faced rejection and overcome it: Spice Girl Mel B opens up about her unsuccessful audition for The Sound of Music and the pain of feeling like she didn’t fit the mould because of how she looked while Nicole shares what life wa…

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Michelle Yeoh - On typecasting, fertility and THAT Oscars speech 53:19

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Michelle Yeoh has created a legendary body of work that defies easy categorisation. You’ll know her from cult classic Kung Fu Cinema, Everything Everywhere, All At Once - the film that made her the first Asian woman to be given the Academy Award for Best Actress at the time. She was cast as a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies, then starred in the gl…

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Little Boozy Heady 32:44

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life, and culture... sometimes...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Suzi & Alice's Brighton Pier sleep out for The Clock Tower Sanctuary https://www.justgiving.com/page/alice-and-suzi-ruffell-2 Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: he…

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Stephen Mangan: Snakes, Ant Hills and Interrailing Chaos 36:35

2M ago36:35

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This week on Routes from LNER, Jenni Falconer is joined by the brilliant Stephen Mangan, an actor, author and all round storyteller with a lifetime of travel mishaps and memories. From childhood road trips to County Mayo with fifty two cousins waiting at the other end, to ferry crossings, car sickness and cassettes on loop, Stephen paints a vivid p…

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ON PARENTING…with Andy Cohen and Caitlin Moran 13:34

2M ago13:34

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Today, we’re chatting all about parenting on How To Fail! We’ll be revisiting some of the most meaningful moments from the archive - the ones that can bring a fresh insight, thoughtful perspective and a sense of comfort through parenting’s tougher challenges. First, you'll hear from the Daddy of Reality TV, Andy Cohen, who speaks about a time he fe…

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Kelly Brook - I’m In My Don’t Give A Damn Era! 52:55

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Just a heads-up that in this episode we talk about late miscarriage. I am so grateful to Kelly for opening up about something that affects and speaks to so many of us - it’s a beautiful conversation but if you’re feeling tender around those issues for whatever reason, we’ve put in the time-stamps below in case you need to skip that bit. Kelly is a…

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The potter’s wheels are spinning in Lewes 34:24

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture....sometimes....⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Suzi & Alice's Brighton Pier sleep out for The Clock Tower Sanctuary https://www.justgiving.com/page/alice-and-suzi-ruffell-2 Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: he…

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The Quiet Coach: Finding Stillness on the Move with Ella Eyre 16:03

2M ago16:03

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In this Quiet Coach episode of Routes from LNER, Jenni Falconer sits down for a calm catch-up with singer-songwriter Ella Eyre to talk about her favourite travel rituals, go-to comfort snacks, and the little luxuries that make touring life bearable. From her love of skincare routines and Yorkshire Tea-dipped jammy dodgers to her trusty travel kettl…

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ON REALITY TV… With Dorinda Medley and Captain Sandy 14:13

2M ago14:13

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If you know me at all, you’ll know that I am a huge advocate for reality TV. So what better reason to have a little trawl through my archives than to revisit some of my favourite interviews from reality TV stars? First, we hear from Dorinda Medley, known and adored from The Real Housewives of New York. Dorinda speaks about being approached to join …

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Malala Yousafzai - I Am Not Who You Think I Am 52:12

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You might think you know about Malala. But you’d be wrong. For so many years, she stood as a symbol of resistance: the teenage girl who was shot by the Taliban for insisting on the right to go to school and who later won the Nobel Prize at 17 for her efforts to make education available for everyone. But there was another story that existed behind t…

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Where the snout ends and the face begins 35:35

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture....sometimes....⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: [email protected] We'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like wha…

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ON EMBARRASSING MOMENTS… With Dan Levy and Phoebe Waller-Bridge 11:34

2M ago11:34

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Welcome back to this How to Fail episode where we journey through the archive to revisit some of the best bits. This week we’re keeping it light and taking a look at some of the funniest and most entertaining embarrassing moments on How to Fail. You’ll hear from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, originally released in July 2018. Phoebe talks about trying to im…

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Jon Bon Jovi - Fame is a liar and a thief 52:18

2M ago52:18

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We have a bonafide legend on How To Fail: the American singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor and philanthropist who, along with his band, sold more than 130 million albums and performed in over 50 countries for more than 40 million fans before being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s ACTUAL Jon Bon Jovi - the frontman of the world-do…

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The Old Gussy 27:43

2M ago27:43

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Comedians and dearest pals Tom Allen and Suzi Ruffell chat friendship, love, life and culture....sometimes....⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with all your problems or if you want to give your Like Minded Friend a shout out: [email protected] We'll be out and in your ears wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday morning, and if you like wha…