The Dan Wootton Interview

The sexiest and sassiest band of the noughties are back! Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta, as well as founder Robin Antin, join me to discuss the triumphs and struggles of the past 10 years, and whether the notoriously drama-filled group can avoid catfights during their reunion.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nineties icon and personal hero of mine Ricki Lake, joined by her therapy dog Mama, sits down for The Dan Wootton Interview to talk finding love after her husband's suicide, how witnessing 9/11 changed her life, her passion for medical marijuana and reinventing herself for X Factor Celebrity. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Almost 15 years after You're Beautiful, James Blunt is back with his most emotional album ever. This week in a brand new episode of my podcast The Dan Wootton Interview he opens up about how he became the king of Twitter, his dad's health battle, the pressures of being a popstar, why he's become a pub landlord and his royal pals. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Noughties pop star Natasha Bedingfield joins Dan as she returns to music with her first album in nine years. The Unwritten singer opens up about the pressure of following in the footsteps of her famous brother Daniel Bedingfield, the struggles of fame and the devastating prenatal depression she suffered before giving birth to her son Solomon. Fresh from the release of her new record, Natasha also talks about writing Cheryl’s comeback single Love Made Me Do It and their relationship after going on tour together. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan is joined by rising star Kim Petras to discuss how her career launched from the internet, being a role model and her new album. At one point in her life, Kim was labeled as the youngest person to have sex reassignment surgery and after much media and press, she became a role model for the transgender community. Since then she has launched a pop career and has elevated within that role model figure for transgender people within the music industry. She discusses how YouTube and having an online presence helped her when she made her move to Hollywood and how putting out her music independently has helped shaped her into the artist she is today. She opens up about catching an ex-boyfriend cheating inspired many tracks on her new album ‘Clarity’ and how working with her friends made the experience into a positive one.  Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan is joined by Motown legend and Supremes founding member Mary Wilson to discuss her amazing career, hardships and the new Motown documentary. Mary chronicles her life with one of the world's most famous record labels and how she and two of her best friends became the world's biggest female band. We hear about the time they met The Beatles, the British Royal Family, and how Mary's relationship with Diana Ross has been tested over the years, despite them remaining good friends. Mary also opens up to Dan about the tragedies she has suffered in her life, first with the death of bandmate Florence Ballard and then the loss of her son Rafael in a devastating car accident. Dan challenges Mary to give The Five songs that mean the most to her in a Supremes Special Edition, and she also takes on Shuffle, Delete, Repeat. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this edition of The Dan Wootton Interview Dan sits down with Keane off the back of their comeback performance at Glastonbury Festival. After six years away, Dan gets the lowdown on what they have been up to, including frontman Tom Chaplin's relapse after going to rehab for cocaine addiction and bandmate Tim Rice-Oxley's drink-driving shame and marriage breakdown. The pair are back stronger than ever ahead of the release of their brand new album 'Cause And Effect' and we get to hear all about their resurgence in this up close and personal interview. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan brings you a Swedish special this week as he is joined by singing and song writing sensation Tove Lo. As a key player in the Scandinavian invasion, she breaks down her career so far as someone who has brought us three studio albums whilst also writing hits for Ellie Goulding, Lorde, Girls Aloud and most recently Dua Lipa. She has also collaborated with the likes of Years & Years and Joe Jonas. As someone who pushes boundaries in the music industry, she opens up about sexuality and attitudes towards the 'free the nipple' and #MeToo movements. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan sits down with nine-time Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow for an open and honest chat. She reveals how health scares throughout her life have changed her perspective and value for life. She talks about how the ratio of females to males working in the music industry overall has an impact on artists, and her experience with the #MeToo movement. She also talks about her thoughts on the Michael Jackson 'Leaving Neverland' documentary and her reaction to her name being mentioned in it. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here. Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan sits down with global singing sensation and Britain's Got Talent legend Susan Boyle. Susan is celebrating 10 years since her amazing performance in the auditions round of Britain's Got Talent, which went viral around the world, and she reflects on her journey during that time up until today. She shares her feelings on the prospect of starting a family and reveals all about the time she went missing for one evening to go on a dinner date. Susan also opens up about her Asperger syndrome and how she balances that with a hectic work schedule as she addresses mental health and the importance of awareness in the music industry. Dan also gets the five tracks that mean the most to her and she takes on Shuffle, Delete, Repeat and Firsts & Lasts. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here.   Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very special, world exclusive podcast, Dan sits down with the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. To mark the release of Madame X, one of the boldest and most controversial albums of her four-decade career, she opens up about the traumatic rape that shaped her life, the toxic effect of social media, the pressure faced by her children to emulate her success and her thoughts on running for US president. Plus, there's a very special Madonna edition of The Five. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here.   Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan sits down with grammy nominated and platinum selling singer Jessie J in her most personal and honest interview yet. She reveals how she ended up performing to 1.2 billion people on Chinese television and how her return to UK TV on The Voice came about. Jessie opens up about her anxiety and how she reacted after being told by doctors that she's unable to have children. She also opens up about her relationship with Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here.   Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan sits down with Louis Tomlinson on the week of release for his new single 'Two Of Us'. They catch up on what the 1D superstar has been up to since we last heard from him and the inspiration behind this new solo work. Louis opens up to Dan about living with grief following the death of his Mother, and how his work life and personal life have been affected by it. He also talks about the importance of his relationship with his siblings and his girlfriend, and of course, becoming a father. The pair also discuss internet conspiracies, The X Factor, Simon Cowell and the possibility of One Direction making a comeback. We also find out the latest on the relationship between Louis and Zayn. Have they buried the hatchet or will the beef continue? Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here.   Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan is joined by pop star, presenter and Spice Girl, Emma Bunton! Ahead of their massive reunion tour, Dan sits down with 1/5 (or is it 1/4?) of the world's biggest girl group to get the lowdown on the gossip from the Spice Girls camp as well as some exclusive news. But first, Emma discusses her up and coming solo album 'My Happy Place' and some of the special duets that you will hear on it. She also reveals the secret to her long term relationship with partner Jade Jones. In the wake of her quitting radio, Emma gives her thoughts ahead of the launch of the United States version of Bake Off, which she will be presenting with American footballer Anthony 'Spice' Adams. We get all the gossip surrounding Posh Spice and why she decided not to join the girls on tour, as well as Emma's thoughts on the public backlash to that decision. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here.   Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a special edition of the Dan Wootton Interview as Dan is joined by a music legend whose career has spanned 6 decades and she is showing no signs of slowing down. It's none other than the sensational Dolly Parton! Dolly is in the UK to launch the hit musical "9 To 5" in the West End and she has put aside some time to be on the podcast. The pair discuss what it takes to maintain such an incredible career from a young age, with Dolly revealing some of the secrets to her success. They also cover some key talking points including the #MeToo movement, women in the music business, depression and an unusual incident involving a pistol. Dolly quashes all rumours about her sexuality once and for all and reveals how her upbringing has helped to keep her love-life strong. As one of the greatest songwriting talents of all time, the country music superstar gives insight into how she has achieved so much in music and film. And she's not too shy to take on Shuffle/Delete/Repeat and tell us some of her favourite songs. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode and let us know what you think of The Dan Wootton Interview here.   Follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.