
I’m Matt Stadlen and for 20 years I’ve been talking to and interviewing public figures from around the world. In this series I’ll be interviewing famous names from every walk of life and with a broad range of views, politics and perspectives. Every guest will get 20 questions, and the plan is for you to have a better sense of each of them by the end of their interview.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 173 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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The co-founder of the Centre for Social Justice and establisher of Conservative Home, Tim Montgomerie, explains why he left the Tory Party and joined Reform.
Barry Gardiner, a Labour MP for almost 30 years and counting, explains why he thinks Keir Starmer should be replaced as Labour leader and Prime Minister, and why he has faith in the British public that they won't vote in a Reform government.
Opera sensation Danielle de Niese charts her rise to worldwide fame as the daughter of Sri Lankan Burgher immigrants to first Australia and then America. Debuting at the Met as a 19 year-old Barbarina in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, she has gone ... more
Immigration Minister Mike Tapp explains the government's immigration and asylum policy, outlines his "firm but fair" approach, defends Prime Minister Keir Starmer and calls for stability - "Look, I don't give a sh*t - can I swear on here? - I don't g... more
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Even when I think I dislike someone or thoroughly disagree with their politics (Rees-Mogg, John Redwood) Matt Stadlen always conducts a civil interview that makes you want to listen, and you always come away better informed. Just recently very much enjoyed Otto Scott and Jeremy Hunt. Really good stuff. Loved the run of interviews with cricketers and commentators. A joy.
Great interview with Martin O’Neill.
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This show features high-profile guests from politics, journalism, culture, sports, fashion, and business, guided by a steady host who probes background, motivations, and work through a concise set of questions. Episodes tend to mix personal origin stories with policy debates, industry insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on notable events, often weaving in leadership decisions, public communication, and the craft of storytelling. A distinctive trait is the breadth of guests—from ministers and economists to authors and performers—creating a broad, curiosity-driven conversation style that appeals to listeners who want accessible, thoughtful takes on current affairs and cultural topics.
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