Paul McKenna's Positivity Podcast

The Positivity Podcast is a new, half-hour, in-depth, non-journalistic interview programme hosted by Paul McKenna. Each week, he interviews some of the world's most interesting people in a deeply explorative style.

119 - Penelope Tree

My guest today is one of the original supermodels, she is a style icon of the Swinging Sixties, and David Bailey’s muse. Her autobiographical novel Piece Of My Heart, looks with brutal honesty at the dizzying impact of sudden fame and shares the inside scoop on ‘60’s fashion and high society. When John Lennon was asked to encapsulate her in three words, he replied, "Hot, Hot, Hot, Smart, Smart, Smart!”. I’m talking today with Penelope Tree…

25 jun. 2024 - 28 min 31 sec

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118 - Deborah Meaden

My guest on the Positivity Podcast today is a highly-successful entrepreneur - famous for being one of the investors on the BBC show Dragons’ Den. Her latest project is a book for teenagers ‘Deborah Meaden Talks Money.’ I’m talking today with Deborah Meaden.

27 mei 2024 - 29 min 18 sec

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117 - Kate Silverton

My guest today is a journalist, therapist, best-selling author and broadcaster. She is known both nationally and internationally as a BBC newsreader. These days, she is a child therapist and councillor. Her new book is titled ‘There’s Still no Such Thing as Naughty’. I’m talking today with Kate Silverton… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

8 apr. 2024 - 32 min 15 sec

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116 - Alan Johnson

My guest today is a former UK Education Secretary, Health Secretary and Home Secretary. He is an award-winning, best-selling author and his new book Death On The Thames has just been published. I am speaking today with Alan Johnson… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

3 apr. 2024 - 29 min 11 sec

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115 - Tommy Tiernan

My guest today is a comedian, actor and writer. He is one of Ireland’s most successful stand-up comics and is also famous for starring in the TV show Derry Girls. He is hailed by Billy Connelly as one of his three favourite comedians in the world. He’s touring the UK in April. I’m talking today with Tommy Tiernan... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

18 feb. 2024 - 32 min 09 sec

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114 - Stephen Moyer

My guest today is an actor, producer and director. He’s best known for portraying the vampire Bill Compton in the hit TV series True Blood. His new series is based on the epic film Sexy Beast. I am talking today with Stephen Moyer... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

29 jan. 2024 - 46 min 49 sec

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113 - Melanie Sykes

My guest today is an author and former TV and radio broadcaster. Famous for hosting on such shows as ‘Today with Des and Mel’ and ‘Going Out with Alan Carr’. She’s an autism advocate and campaigner for women’s rights. Her new book is called ‘Illuminated’. I’m talking today with Melanie Sykes... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

9 jan. 2024 - 16 min 05 sec

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112 - Ben Miller

My guest today is an actor, comedian and author. He rose to fame as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller. He has starred in such shows as Death in Paradise and Primeval. His new children’s book is Adventures of a Christmas Elf. I’m talking today with Ben Miller... The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

11 dec. 2023 - 45 min 11 sec

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111 - Sarah Millican

My guest today is an award-winning comedian, a best-selling author and a broadcaster. In 2013, she was listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK, by Radio 4’s Women’s Hour. Her debut book ‘How To Be Champion’ was a Sunday Times No.1 best seller. She is on tour in the UK with her show ‘Late Bloomer’. I’m talking today with Sarah Millican… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

23 nov. 2023 - 32 min 45 sec

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110 - James Haskell

My guest today is one of the best-known UK rugby players in the world, having played 77 times for his country. He is a Sunday Times bestselling author for his smash-hit autobiography and he’s also a DJ. I’m talking today with James Haskell… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

27 feb. 2023 - 23 min 58 sec

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