8 celebrity podcast interviews that are actually worth listening to, from Taylor Swift to Jade
Whether you’re a Swiftie or not, there is a celebrity podcast interview out there for everyone. Here is our pick of eight of the best.
It’s safe to say it’s been a big week for celebrity podcasts, thanks to Taylor Swift. And while only the most dedicated of Swifties may have listened to the mammoth two-hour episode in full, it isn’t the only example of when someone in the public eye has used the audio medium to set the record straight, share their story or simply allow their fans a closer glimpse into who they are.
From Gwyneth Paltrow’s sexual confessions to Alex Scott’s heartbreaking account of growing up in an abusive household, we’ve rounded up eight of the best and most iconic celebrity podcast interviews to date. Grab your headphones and give them a listen.
Taylor Swift on New Heights
The internet was sent into overdrive when Swift joined her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason as a guest on their podcast New Heights, marking her first-ever podcast appearance. In the nearly two-hour chat, the singer covered everything from her record-breaking Eras tour to the importance of protecting your energy, and of course used the platform to announce her 12th album, The Life Of A Showgirl.
Jade on The Louis Theroux Podcast
In this emotional interview, singer (and previous Stylist cover star) Jade Thirwall opened up to podcast host Louis Theroux about the pressures of fame, from her time in Little Mix to coming to the public’s attention on The X Factor.
Saoirse Ronan on Table Manners with Jessie & Lennie Ware
Full of sweet personal anecdotes, back in 2024 actor Saoirse Ronan sat down with Jessie and Lennie Ware to discuss growing up between NYC and Ireland, her iconic mum Monica, her love of Vegemite & Barry’s Tea, how she met her husband, being on filmsets from a very young age and all about the joint love her family have for John Travolta.
Alex Scott on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The Diary Of A CEO podcast is known for getting its subjects to open up about some pretty vulnerable experiences, and this episode featuring former Lioness Alex Scott is no different, as she spoke candidly about growing up with an abusive father and how that experience has shaped her mindset today.
Stephen Graham on Desert Island Discs
With such an iconic roster of previous guests, it can be quite hard for an episode of Desert Island Discs to truly stand out, but this one with actor Stephen Graham truly does. He’s warm, witty and funny – all the things we’d hope one of our favourite TV stars would be – yet doesn’t shy away from tackling the deeper topics either. A great listen all round.
Louis Theroux on Your Receipts Podcast
In this episode, Theroux proved that he was the agony uncle we never knew we needed, weighing in on readers’ thorny relationship dilemmas with his signature dry wit and offering sweet insight into his own marriage.
Gwyneth Paltrow on Call Her Daddy
Florence Pugh on Dish
Full of warm and homely Christmas vibes, this foodie episode saw Pugh enjoy festive cocktails alongside hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett, before sharing her favourite family traditions and why she finds bed scenes so challenging as an actor.
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