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Richard Bacon returns to his broadcasting roots with a new ongoing interview series asking successful people the question that keeps him up at night: Why Are You More Successful Than Me? Richard meets people he believes are more successful than him to ask them why. Don’t be thinking Richard isn’t successful. He is. He’s doing absolutely fine. But this series isn’t about Richard’s insecurity. It’s ... more

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Bella Freud
Fashion designer, founder of Bella Freud
Bella Freud brand
Episode: Bella Freud
Will Beckett
Co-founder of Hawksmoor Restaurants
Hawksmoor
Episode: Will Beckett
Harland Miller
Artist
Episode: Harland Miller
Sara Pascoe
Stand-up comedian
Episode: Sara Pascoe
Alain de Botton
Best-selling author and philosopher
Bototon Institute / Various publications
Episode: Alain De Botton
Jeremy King
Renowned restaurateur; co-founder of Caprice Holdings; noted for The Ivy, The Wolsey, and other major London venues
Caprice Holdings, The Ivy, Wolseley, etc.
Episode: Jeremy King
Miles Kane
Musician and writer, known for work with Arctic Monkeys collaborators and solo projects
Episode: Miles Kane
Ash Atalla
Comedy producer and long-time collaborator of The Office
The Office, IT Crowd, Ash Atalla's production work
Episode: Ash Atalla
Ruth Rogers
Founder of The River Cafe
Episode: Ruth Rogers

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Richard Bacon
Host of the show; veteran broadcaster known for long-form, candid interviews with successful figures.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Chris McCausland

    Hi Richard,

    I really enjoyed this episode, thought the interview with Chris was fantastic.😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachel_emily85
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Eww

    Just saw he had Lineker on- no thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Slav15
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Such poor audio 😅

    It's amazing you have a producer chatting on the start of the podcast when the podcast has some of the worst audio I've heard. Perhaps they should have listened to the actual recording. Gave up before the guests actually got on.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    A9189
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Richard Bacon is a great interviewer and, let’s be honest, one of the greatest humans of all time. We are honoured to be allowed to listen to him. Nobody else comes close.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike-tastic
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Insightful and enjoyable (two words that dont always go together)

    I’ve always enjoyed Richard’s interviews in his radio days. This format combines that confident playfulness with the life experience he’s gained a long the way. Not since Gyles Brandreth has someone had such an eclectic address book of friends! Brilliant and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuzyBlew
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Miles Kane
Q: How do you define success at this stage of your career?
He describes success as a mix of credibility among peers, ongoing creative drive, and finding joy in the process rather than chasing instant fame.
Caroline Hirons
Q: What do you think is behind your current level of success in skincare?
Her willingness to take risks, her empathy with customers, and the ability to translate deep product knowledge into accessible advice and branding that resonates with a broad audience.
Emma Barnett
Q: What makes for a successful interview from your perspective, especially given the pressures of live radio?
Emma describes the importance of finding a meaningful top line, the ability to stay curious, and balancing the line between asking essential questions and letting the guest tell their story without feeling forced to hit a news beat.
Emma Barnett
Q: What inspired you to create Ready to Talk and how does it fit with your broader career goals?
Emma explains that Ready to Talk was a way to give herself a home for long-form conversations, evolving from her radio work and allowing deeper storytelling beyond traditional formats, while also providing space to revisit people after pivotal moments.
Chris Chibnall
Q: What was your first moment of falling in love with writing or broadcasting?
That moment came in a rehearsal room when a short play I wrote was workshoped with a director and actors, and the immediate feedback and sense of possibility convinced me this is what I wanted to do.

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The show features in-depth, long-form interviews with high-profile figures across media, entertainment, sports, and culture to unpack what drives exceptional success. Conversations tend to map career pivots, creative decision-making, resilience, and the edges of fame—often including behind-the-scenes anecdotes about production, branding, and navigating public scrutiny. Guests range from writers and directors to broadcasters and athletes, with a notable emphasis on practical insights about sustaining a high-performance career over decades. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with concrete lessons, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how top performers think, market themselves, and balance artistry with commerce.... more

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