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Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith

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Mental Health
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Paloma Faith
Madness
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Sadness
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Paloma Faith has had plenty of moments in her life when she's felt mad, sad or bad - or been told that's what she's being. But do these words mean the same for everyone? What does it mean if someone says you're mad: that you're angry? Unstable? Insane? Or perhaps just different... Could those words be liberating, therapeutic or even transformational?

To find out more, Paloma invites an array of ac... more

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Latest Episodes

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a little bit of a crush on this week’s guest. The VERY handsome David Harewood! He’s one of Britain’s finest actors, but what I wasn’t expecting was quite how much this conversation would move me.

David speaks s... more

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Katherine Ryan joins me to talk about whether she regrets any of her jokes, being compared to other comedians and where she stands on roast comedy.

From the Cheryl Cole incident to balancing motherhood and a career in comedy, I’m revisiting this hon... more

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 🎃👻🖤

It’s my favourite time of the year and for our Halloween special, I’ve been joined by a REAL treat… Mr Mind Control himself, Derren Brown!

You might know Derren for predicting the lottery or convincing someone they’d woken ... more

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Pam & Shanthi join me to talk about watching their children, Romesh and me, face public scrutiny, raising us as single parents and why they never warned us parenting was so difficult! From navigating infidelity with kids to the power of education, I’... more

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Recent Guests

Derren Brown
Illusionist, mentalist, writer and psychological entertainer with more than 25 years of stage and screen work
Episode: Derren Brown: I Flirted with the Idea of Gay Conversion Therapy
Grace Campbell
Comedian, author, filmmaker and podcaster known for frank comedy about feminism, mental health and relationships
Episode: Grace Campbell: My Abortion Guilt Made Me Feel Like a Bad Feminist
Anita Denise
Dog psychic and former dog trainer
Episode: Grace Campbell: My Abortion Guilt Made Me Feel Like a Bad Feminist
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Singer and member of Little Mix
Little Mix
Episode: Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Getting Trolled Makes Me Mad! | MAD, SAD & BAD MOMENTS
Davina McCall
Television presenter and women's health campaigner, awarded an MBE for broadcasting and campaigning
Episode: Davina McCall: Breast cancer and brain tumour, I thank my body every day for beating it
Richard E. Grant
Actor, interviewed about grief and loss
Actor
Episode: Richard E. Grant: Living With Grief After Losing the Love of Your Life | MAD, SAD & BAD MOMENTS
Letitia Wright
Actress, producer, writer, and director known for Top Boy and the Black Panther franchise
Self/3.16 Productions
Episode: Letitia Wright: I Was Absolutely Broke After Top Boy
Kristin Scott Thomas
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, acclaimed actress
Actor
Episode: Dame Kristin Scott Thomas: The Menopause Is Amazing Once You’re Through It
Jeff Goldblum
Actor, musician, documentary host
Goldblum etc.
Episode: Jeff Goldblum: Sadness Makes Us More Beautiful

Host

Paloma Faith
Host of the show guiding conversations with guests in a relaxed, home-based setting.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 908 ratings
  • Is this girl a moron?

    So I happened to come across a clip of an interview of an actual celebrity who is featured on this podcast. The interview would barely let her speak and honestly, she was just uttering nonsense. Lo and behold I find out she’s a singer in the UK or something. I’m guessing if she’s hosting a podcast that isn’t going so well anymore, but I’ve got to say that she’s no good at hosting either. She sounds really unintelligent.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Appppppppppppe
    Canada2 months ago
  • Stop. Interrupting!

    Paloma/team. If you’re reading this. It’s a great premise, you get great guests. But PLEASE stop interrupting. You ask good questions but we never hear the answer because you constantly jump in and talk over them. It’s bad form and hugely frustrating

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Brightonette
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Superb!! My No 1 podcast

    Love it .. on so many levels

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helswave
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Raw, real and true

    Paloma you are a great host, you extrapolate so much from your guests in a no fuss style. I love the way you empathise and I’m getting through my decorating thanks to you and your guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bluesky15£
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Keep politics out!

    I listen to certain podcasts to escape all the rubbish thats going on in the world! Now we have a C-lister pop singer hosting a party political broadcast on her (usually), light hearted and fun programme. If I want to hear about genocide I’ll log on to Sky or the BBC. Unsubscribed.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Darnhall
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Episodes with diverse guests are frequently highlighted as insightful and relatable.
Some listeners wish for deeper dives with guests and less interruption during conversations.
Listeners praise honesty and empathetic interviewing, often noting the host's warmth and ability to coax meaningful stories.
Many appreciate the balance of serious topics with lighter, imaginative moments.
Critics sometimes feel the format can lean too political or heavy for some episodes.

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Talking Points

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Romesh Ranganathan (with Pam & Shanthi): Why Is Parenting So Hard?! | MAD, SAD & BAD MOMENTS
Q: Why didn't you tell either of us how difficult it would be to be a parent?
Pam and Shanthi agree parenting is difficult but joyful. Shanthi reflects on the hardship of raising her sons, including her husband's affairs and imprisonment, financial struggles, and her determination to educate them.
Romesh Ranganathan (with Pam & Shanthi): Why Is Parenting So Hard?! | MAD, SAD & BAD MOMENTS
Q: Is it difficult to watch an adult child make mistakes?
Shanthi says it is difficult, especially when she reads criticism of Romesh, and explains that she sometimes defends him online.
Derren Brown: I Flirted with the Idea of Gay Conversion Therapy
Q: Does that matter? And do we ever truly know anyone? And is life a bit lonely?
Brown says people can never completely know their partners, and that this ambiguity is valuable. Accepting that a partner is not a perfect match or projection helps preserve desire, respect and independence within a relationship.
Derren Brown: I Flirted with the Idea of Gay Conversion Therapy
Q: Have you ever had that yourself, though, like one thing's happened to you that's changed you irreversibly, like changed your philosophy, your perception of life in a way that you've done that for other people?
Brown says seeing hypnotist Martin Taylor perform at university gave his life professional direction. Later, Stoicism helped him prioritize the quality of his present life over distant ambitions and external measures of success.
Davina McCall: Breast cancer and brain tumour, I thank my body every day for beating it
Q: What was the saddest thing that you've had to go through in your life?
McCall described losing her sister Caroline to lung cancer that had spread to her brain. She spent Caroline's final seven weeks with her and said the experience changed how she thought about the life she wanted to live.

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What is Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A warm, intimate conversation show hosted in a living-room style, exploring what it feels like to be mad, sad, or bad and how those emotions intersect with creativity, relationships, and everyday life. Episodes feature a mix of actors, musicians, comedians, therapists, and thinkers who share personal stories, resilience, and growth, often weaving in motherhood, fame, mental health, and social issues. A standout aspect is the host's empathetic, low-key interview style that invites vulnerability without shying away from tough topics, plus occasional lighter, imaginative and collaborative episodes that spotlight friendship, family, and community. The show's appeal lies in its candidness, diverse guest roster, and its ability to turn difficult ... more

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2. Grace Campbell
3. Anita Denise
4. Leigh-Anne Pinnock
5. Davina McCall
6. Richard E. Grant
7. Letitia Wright
8. Kristin Scott Thomas

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