Is It Just Me?

This week sees the wonderful Amanda Abbington, star of Sherlock, Mr Selfridge, and the new Netflix drama Safe, shooting the proverbial in the podcupboard with Jo and James.   The trio asks how you juggle being an empathetic person without giving in to hysteria; and discusses a listener IIJM about not being keen on hanging out with your work colleagues. And is it just James who would never in a million years far in front of a partner?   This week's episode was recorded on May 9. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Safe is out now on Netflix.   Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your IIJM's on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown | @CHIMPSINSOCKS and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown82 | Amanda isn't on Instagram, so if you think you're following her, you are not.   And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week sees the wonderful Amanda Abbington, star of Sherlock, Mr Selfridge, and the new Netflix drama Safe, shooting the proverbial in the podcupboard with Jo and James. The trio asks how you juggle being an empathetic person without giving in to hysteria; and discusses a listener IIJM about not being keen on hanging out with your work colleagues. And is it just James who would never in a million years far in front of a partner? This week's episode was recorded on May 9. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Safe is out now on Netflix. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your IIJM's on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown | @CHIMPSINSOCKS and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown82 | Amanda isn't on Instagram, so if you think you're following her, you are not. And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.

Jo and James are joined in the podcupboard by the cook, food writer and one half of Hemsley + Hemsley, Melissa Hemsley, the glorious and jolly life force who is keeping Jo and James’s recipe repertoire up to scratch. The trio talk about Melissa’s new book, Eat Happy: 30 min Feelgood Food, how Jo picks her outfits (a potential upgrade on Cher’s computerised wardrobe in Clueless), and the joy of seeds, as well as many other trips down random rabbit holes. And of course, there are three topics to discuss. Is it just Melissa who’s talking out loud to herself all the time? (Definitely not.) Is it just James who spends more time photographing food than eating it? (The trio dive into the psychology of food pics - and is there a National Crumpet Day? Please write in.) And is it just Jo who’s impatient? (Get your Oyster card ready in advance, please.) This week's episode was recorded on April 23. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your IIJM's on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown | @MelissaHemsley and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown82 | @melissa.hemsley And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The broadcaster, journalist and in Jo’s words, “professional bastard” Piers Morgan joins Jo and James in the podcupboard this week for some heated discussion about Trump, Brexit, and how his forehead is quite so smooth. And this week, they also talk about birthdays – is it just James who hates them? And introducing the concept of the “birthday Godzilla”, ie someone who makes an entire week about them. Is it just Jo who grieves things other than death? And is it just James who’s tempted to dally with veganism? This week's episode was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your IIJM's on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown | @piersmorgan and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown82 | @thepiersmorgan And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The glorious, warm and inspiring Katie Piper joins Jo and James in the podcupboard to talk about her new book, From Mother to Daughter, and her ongoing UK tour, What's in my Head? Katie believes no matter how big or small your challenges might seem, there is always a confident way forward and she will show you how - but first she joins Jo and James for some very serious discussions. So is it just Katie that hates clubbing? Is it just James that loves an Instagram Story more than live TV? And is it just Jo who's a real diva about tea - a 'teava', FYI. Plus we have a lovely listener email! This week's episode was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your IIJM's on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown | @katiepiper_ and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown82 | @katiepiper_ And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo and James are joined by an old friend this week in the shape of the actress and social media powerhouse Tanya Burr. Tanya tells all about auditions, going for it, and taking to the stage in the Southwark Playhouse’s production of Confidence. Plus, a lovely IIJM listener email from Nigeria, and is it just Jo who’s had enough of Twitter? Is it just Tanya who loves to scare herself? And is it just James who absolutely hates baths? (Weird, James. Baths are great.) This week's episode was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Confidence is at the Southwark Playhouse, London, from May 23. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your IIJM's on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown | @TanyaBurr and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown82 | @TanyaBurr And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Taffia is in town! James is joined by his lifelong friend - and fellow Welshman - Luke Evans, who’s managed to peel himself away from watching his brand new Netflix show, The Alienist, to come and chat all sorts of nonsense in the podcupboard with Jo and James. So then: is it just Jo who just seems to be crying at the drop of the hat? Is it just Luke who prefers to watch animated shows when he's got five minutes' downtime? And is it just James who's developing "FaceTime anxiety"? Plus, Luke shares his tips for perfect FaceTime lighting, talks about being everyone’s favourite villain in Beauty and the Beast, and absolutely nobody can pronounce names properly this week, so that’s nice. This week's episode was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. The Alienist is on Netflix UK from April 19. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your IIJM's on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown | @TheRealLukevans and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown82 | @thereallukeevans And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo and James are joined this week by the Capital FM DJ and TV presenter Roman Kemp, who takes to the eccentricities of the podcupboard like a duck to water. As well as revealing his secret middle name, Roman talks about why you should never get caught short at the Great Wall of China, life in a famous family, and the worst interview he's even given. And if you ever wanted to hear James's strong views on what colour loo roll should be, well: listeners, your ship has come in. Plus, there are listener emails; discussions about what size your friendship group should be; the loo roll debacle; and is it just Jo who wants to split up friends from ill-suited partners? And sorry for the drill noises underpinning the early part of the episode, it does get better. This week's episode was recorded on March 12. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your IIJM's on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown |@romankemp and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown82 | @romankemp And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The multitasking goddess that is Trinny Woodall joins Jo and James for this week's podcast: having built up a huge social media following for her outfit and makeup trials, Trinny is soon launching her own show on Facebook Watch (fans of What Not To Wear, take note!), and of course, there's Trinny London, the makeup range she launched in October. Is it just James who has a work uniform? Is it just Trinny who only gets four phone calls a day (and all from her daughter)? And a listener IIJM: Natalie Adams asks: is it just her who finds it fascinating when people put a full face of makeup on on the train? This week's episode was recorded on March 12. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your IIJM's on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and follow us online: Jo Elvin www.twitter.com/jo_elvin www.instagram.com/jo_elvin James Williams www.twitter.com/JamesConradW12 www.instagram.com/jamesconradw12 Kat Brown www.katbrownwrites.com www.twitter.com/katbrown www.instagram.com/katbrown82 And our special guest, Trinny Woodall www.facebook.com/TrinnyWoodall www.instagram.com/trinnywoodall And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Basically, all we've done is offend people in Russia and Capricorns." James sums up this week's Is It Just Me? nicely, and it's a cackling delight as Jo and James are joined by one of their faves, Frankie Bridge. Frankie was one of the first celebrities to address their depression in a major title when she gave a cover interview to GLAMOUR in 2012. She talks about how she's doing now, what she's up to with Disney, secret plans for later in the year, and tackles three completely life-altering topics with the gang: James confesses to loathing holidays, Jo's still obsessed with horoscopes, and what's the deal with selfies these days? Plus, listener Rebecca Langton says, "Is it just me who doesn't have a side hustle?" If you'd like Jo, James and their guest to discuss your IIJM, please do email the show at isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com. This week's episode was recorded on February 6 at Acast Studios. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and follow us online: Jo Elvin www.twitter.com/jo_elvin www.instagram.com/jo_elvin James Williams www.twitter.com/JamesConradW12 www.instagram.com/jamesconradw12 Kat Brown www.katbrownwrites.com www.twitter.com/katbrown www.instagram.com/katbrown82 And our special guest, Frankie Bridge www.twitter.com/FrankieBridge www.instagram.com/francescabridge And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The actor and "mouth" Kevin Bishop joins Jo and James sporting the most luxurious moustache this sice of Tom Selleck. Kevin's currently appearing in Lady Windemere's Fan, and his impressions of his director, Kathy Burke, and co-star, Jennifer Saunders, fill the episode alongside his memories of a very long career. He even gives a shout out to his French art house films (modern languages students, represent. Or maybe that's just Kat...). And of course there is some serious stuff to wrestle with, and some not so serioues. This week's topics include religion and spirituality, fence sitting during arguments, and the dreaded "floordrobe", where your clothes don't quite live where they should. This week's episode was recorded on February 6. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and follow us online: Jo Elvin www.twitter.com/jo_elvin www.instagram.com/jo_elvin James Williams www.twitter.com/JamesConradW12 www.instagram.com/jamesconradw12 Kat Brown www.katbrownwrites.com www.twitter.com/katbrown www.instagram.com/katbrown82 And our special guest, Kevin Bishop www.twitter.com/IAMKEVBISH And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The journalist and presenter Stacey Dooley has explored some of the most harrowing social issues on the planet through her successful BBC Three documentaries, and met extraordinary people along the way. And yes, she does fear something - she absolutely loathes lifts. In this special bonus episode for International Women's Day, Stacey talks to Jo and James about her work and her new book, On The Frontline with the Women Who Fight Back. And the trio ask is it just me...who doesn't care what my other half thinks about my clothes (Jo); is getting grumpier and grumpier (Stacey), and would ban wheelie suitcases given a moment's notice (James). This week's episode was recorded on March 7. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and follow us online: Jo Elvin www.twitter.com/jo_elvin www.instagram.com/jo_elvin James Williams www.twitter.com/JamesConradW12 www.instagram.com/jamesconradw12 Kat Brown www.katbrownwrites.com www.twitter.com/katbrown www.instagram.com/katbrown82 And our special guest, Stacey Dooley www.twitter.com/StaceyDooley And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo and James are joined by the singer Leona Lewis, who took a break from selling squillions of records to talk about her new single with Calum Scott, You Are The Reason; Instagram friends; her rescue animals and splitting life between London and LA; and some joyously silly things as per usual on Is It Just Me? This week's episode was recorded on February 6. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and follow us online: Jo Elvin www.twitter.com/jo_elvin www.instagram.com/jo_elvin James Williams www.twitter.com/JamesConradW12 www.instagram.com/jamesconradw12 Kat Brown www.katbrownwrites.com www.twitter.com/katbrown www.instagram.com/katbrown82 And our special guest, Leona Lewis www.twitter.com/leonalewis www.instagram.com/leonalewis And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo and James are joined by Jennie McAlpine, stalwart of Coronation Street in her much-loved (and long-running) role as Fiz Brown, and recently returned from the jungle where she proved a huge hit on I'm A Celebrity! The three have much to catch up on, and some new "is it just me?" topics to discuss - it turns out that James has very strong thoughts on supermarket layouts, so get ready to write in. This week's episode was recorded on January 30 at Acast Studios. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and follow us online: Jo Elvin www.twitter.com/jo_elvin www.instagram.com/jo_elvin James Williams www.twitter.com/JamesConradW12 www.instagram.com/jamesconradw12 Kat Brown www.katbrownwrites.com www.twitter.com/katbrown www.instagram.com/katbrown82 And our special guest, Jennie McAlpine www.twitter.com/jenniemcalpine www.instagram.com/jenniemcalpine And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Celebs Go Dating expert Lady Nadia Essex joins Jo and James for some real talk about love, dating, and how to land a man. Jo's about to celebrate her 18th wedding anniversary, but James is very much on board for some tips. Watch Nadia in series four of Celebs Go Dating at 9pm on E4 each Sunday. This week's episode was recorded on January 10. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and follow us online: Jo Elvin www.twitter.com/jo_elvin www.instagram.com/jo_elvin James Williams www.twitter.com/JamesConradW12 www.instagram.com/jamesconradw12 Kat Brown www.katbrownwrites.com www.twitter.com/katbrown www.instagram.com/katbrown82 And our special guest, Roisin Conaty www.twitter.com/roisinconaty www.instagram.com/roisinconaty1 And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed u  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.