By The Way...with Harriet Rose

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  Alice Brine: Big Boobs, Body Shaming & Being Sexualised 17.09.2026 39мин

  Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare!New Zealand comedian, actor, writer and director Alice Brine joins Harriet for a completely unfiltered conversation about boobs, body shaming and the bizarre things people think it’s acceptable to say about women’s bodies.Alice opens up about being sexualised from a young age, why she avoided talking about having big boobs in her stand-up for years, and what finally made her decide to take ownership of the conversation.Together they dive into beauty standards, being sexualised in the workplace, internet trolls and why commenting on someone’s body isn’t necessarily a compliment - even when you think it is.Alice also reveals why she can’t tell the time on an analogue clock, her disastrous relationship with maths and the very special classes that somehow got her through school.Plus, bald men, unwanted pubes and dead parents! This is the ultimate unfiltered overshare.Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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  Jinkx Monsoon: Witchcraft, Trans Identity & Intersexuality 10.09.2026 49мин

  Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare!Two-time Drag Race winner, comedian, actor and all-round icon Jinkx Monsoon joins Harriet for a wonderfully witchy conversation. From accidentally setting a carpet on fire during a Judy Garland ritual to being raised by her very own coven of formidable women.Together they dive into witchcraft, intuition and the divine feminine, before Jinkx opens up about her trans identity and discovering intersexuality within her family.Jinkx also shares how her grandmother judged her drag looks long before RuPaul, the extraordinary prediction her psychic aunt made about her future, and why being visible for young trans people has given her career a much bigger purpose.Plus, astral projection, religious trauma, Practical Magic, finding joy outside of work and what Jinkx is really looking for in a man.Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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  By The Way... I'm Rosie Jones and Being Disabled Has Made Me A Better Person. 06.08.2026 50мин

  CW: This episode contains discussions of ableist language.Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare!Multi-award-winning comedian, writer, actor and Taskmaster loser, Rosie Jones, joins Harriet for a brutally honest chat between two friends. From the Barbie story that should’ve been Rosie’s first clue she was a lesbian to living with cerebral palsy, nothing is off limits. Together they tackle the questions about disability that so many people are too scared to ask, and why “getting it wrong” might actually be better than saying nothing at all. Rosie also shares the heartbreaking story that changed the way she sees society, explains why she chose one of the most controversial words in the English language as the title of her documentary, and finally comes clean about her Pride DJ set.Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!___00:00 Welcome Rosie Jones!01:30 The Barbie moment that should’ve been the first clue Rosie was gay03:05 Did cerebral palsy make Rosie a better person?10:30 The questions people are too afraid to ask about disability17:40 ADHD, disability and who gets to use the label24:50 Rosie’s controversial documentary and reclaiming the R-word27:20 Fighting for disability rights and why Rosie speaks out34:20 The four minutes that changed how Rosie sees society42:40 Comedy as a defence mechanism43:00 Did Rosie lose Taskmaster on purpose?46:20 Rosie’s Pride DJ confession 49:25 Rosie’s final By The Way
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  By The Way... I'm Dino Fetscher and I'm Sober 30.07.2026 41мин

  CW: This episode contains discussions about alcohol and sobriety.Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare!This week, Harriet is joined by actor (and friend) Dino Fetscher. Raised in a Welsh pub and now proudly sober, Dino opens up about the moment he realised he was “exhausted from trying” to control his drinking, and how growing up with a German mother completely changed the way he sees Britain’s drinking culture.Plus, why Dino begged production for a scene with Joanna Lumley, the manifestation that landed him Oh, Mary!, his worst-ever audition, and the awkward story of how he and Harriet first met.Catch Dino in Oh, Mary! in the West End, Fool Me Once on Netflix, and Under Salt Marsh on Sky.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! 🔔
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  By The Way...I'm Ryan Sampson and I'd Love to Be in a Coma 23.07.2026 48мин

  Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare! In this episode, Harriet sits down with actor, writer and self-declared professional short king Ryan Sampson for a wildly entertaining chat that jumps from his heartfelt case for being put into a coma to the shocking reveal that Danny Dyer once did a runner from a Bulgarian restaurant without paying the bill.If you love crochet content, hate perfectly branded influencers, and have ever cried in a work meeting, this one's for you.Catch Ryan in The Other Bennet Sister and Brassic, plus his new show Mr. Big Stuff, streaming now on Sky!Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode! 🔔
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  By The Way...I'm Alfie Dundas and By The Way I Think Most Cuisine Is Overrated 16.07.2026 53мин

  Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare! In this episode, Harriet sits down with Eton-educated comedian Alfie Dundas for a wildly entertaining chat that jumps from his fiery hot take that most cuisine is overrated to the shocking reveal of his real name (spoiler: it's not Alfie). If you love Huel and hate new potatoes, this ones for you. Catch Alfie at the Edinburgh Fringe all August, plus his podcast The Alf and Soph Show, and get your tickets at alfiedundas.com! Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode! 🔔
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  By The Way...I'm Jodie Harsh and I LOVE an Early Night 09.07.2026 41мин

  Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare! In this episode, Harriet sits down with the internationally renowned British DJ, music producer, and all-around drag icon Jodie Harsh for a wildly entertaining chat that jumps from navigating 16 years of sobriety in a hedonistic industry to the nostalgic tragedy of London’s disappearing noughties nightlife.If you love a graveyard of iconic club stories, a touching reflection on friendship and the legendary Amy Winehouse, or need an extreme beauty hack involving hairspray to keep your makeup flawless on a hot summer day, this one is for you!You Had to Be There: An Odyssey Through Noughties London, One Night at a Time is out in paperback now!Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode! 🔔
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  By The Way..I'm George Fouracres and Pets Are Not People 02.07.2026 55мин

  Welcome back to By The Way with Harriet Rose; the home of the chaotic overshare! In this episode, Harriet sits down with the brilliant comedian, actor, and SNL legend George Fouracres for a wildly entertaining chat that jumps from deep-cut video game strategies to incredibly raw and insightful conversations about mental health.If you love cats with older-lady names, passionate historical rants, or need to know how to save your favourite wool sweater from shrinking, this one is for you!Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode! 🔔Bipolar Support & Mental Health ResourcesMind UKWebsite: ⁠www.mind.org.uk⁠Bipolar UK Website: ⁠www.bipolaruk.org⁠Rethink Mental IllnessWebsite: ⁠www.rethink.org⁠The SANE CharityWebsite: ⁠www.sane.org.uk⁠National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH)Website: ⁠www.ncmh.info⁠Immediate / Crisis SupportSamaritansWebsite: ⁠⁠www.samaritans.org⁠⁠ | Call: 116 123Shout Crisis Text LineSHOUT to 85258
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  By The Way...I'm Emily Carey and I'm An Oversharer 25.06.2026 50мин

  This week, Harriet sits down with the extraordinary House of the Dragon and Geek Girl star Em Carey to unpack everything from the intense psychological realities of sudden, stratospheric fame to the beautiful, fine art of the emotional overshare.Em opens up about the highly anxious experience of navigating their first-ever global press tour as a teenager, the bizarre, microcosmic reality of the "actor bubble" and the fuzzy lines that form when playing an anxious character. They get candid about growing up autistic, the primal desire to connect by laying one's vulnerabilities bare, and the deeply personal journey of reclaiming the word lesbian in a world lacking authentic representation.Em reveals the truth behind their childhood West End debut (and probably her favourite role to date) as Shrek in Shrek the Musical, recounts the exact moment they won the role of Alicent Hightower while standing up in their pyjamas eating pasta, and explains why a bench scene on set caused a massive, unexpected stir online. Em also shares a fantastic productivity hack regarding the agony of the big light.
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  By The Way...l'm Kamille and I'm Delusional 18.06.2026 49мин

  By The Way, Kamille is DELULU. This week, Harriet sits down with the extraordinary Grammy and Brit Award-winning singer, songwriter, and record producer to unpack everything from her sky-high imposter syndrome to her fiercely ambitious drive for worldwide success. Kamille opens up about the dramatic, movie-like rainy afternoon she walked out of her stockbroker job on a lunch break and went straight to a recording studio. She gets candid about the high-anxiety realities of navigating the music industry, the soul-crushing experience of watching a flawless song get buried by the social media algorithm, and the painful lesson of being "negatively delusional" about fair-weather friendships in the past. Kamille reveals the hilarious truth behind her secret vocals on massive Little Mix records, recounts her days of making hit music alongside a pre-fame Fred Again ... and explains why a well-funded food delivery budget is the ultimate key to writing a classic pop song. She also shares the beautiful, lockdown-fueled story of how a bold, delusional DM slide to her now-husband completely transformed her life and brought her two beautiful children.
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  By The Way...I'm Anna Haugh and You Don't Know Enough About Irish Food 11.06.2026 49мин

  This week, Harriet sits down with the phenomenal Irish chef, restaurateur, and MasterChef co-host to unpack everything from elevating humble family recipes at her Chelsea restaurant, Myrtle, to the beautiful, hidden history of Irish cuisine.Anna opens up about the sweating and grafting reality of running a professional kitchen, why she completely rejects the idea of eating breakfast, and how a deep-set internal radar tells her body exactly when food is ultra-processed. She gets candid about her early career struggles, the emotional reality of generational food trauma rooted in the Irish famine, and the unforgettable moment she burst into tears when the mentor who taught her pastry walked through her restaurant doors after 20 years.Anna reveals the hilarious reason she daydreams about sticking a stick into the wheel spokes of London cyclists, recounts her wild, helmet-less days driving a moped into walls in Paris, and explains why practicing the "invisible 10%" (doing the thing when absolutely nobody is watching) is the ultimate superpower for self-respect and success.
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  By The Way....I'm Chris Hall and I Can't Talk To Strangers 04.06.2026 38мин

  By The Way... Chris Hall can't talk to strangers, and he thinks the logistics of planning a group holiday is a total scam!This week, Harriet sits down with the incredible comedian, performer, and sketch artist to unpack everything from his viral pandemic character comedy to his highly anticipated UK and Ireland tour, Pizzazz. Chris opens up about the awkward realities of navigating new social situations, the self-esteem hurdles of growing up queer, and why he absolutely refuses to be at the end of a row at the cinema. He gets candid about his intense fight-or-flight response when ordering a coffee, how he relies on a "squad of loud girls" to break the ice for him, and why some babies simply refuse to vibe with him. Chris reveals the hilarious reason he’s entering his "cat lady era" after his POV sketches struck a chord with animal lovers , recounts the excruciating time he froze for seven full seconds after being introduced to tiny gorgeous fairy queen Rachel Stevens , and explains why you should immediately send that email you've been stressing over for five days straight.
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  By The Way...I'm Tove Lo and I Don't Want To Grow Up 28.05.2026 51мин

  By The Way... Tove Lo never wants to grow up, and she thinks the timeline for having your life figured out is a total lie! This week, Harriet sits down with the iconic pop visionary, musician, and songwriter to unpack everything from her generation-defining 2014 hit Habits to her highly anticipated sixth studio album, Estrus. Tove Lo opens up about the realities of navigating her late 30s as a woman in the music industry, the societal pressure to conform, and the deep existential pain that fuelled her new record. She gets candid about her body and mind "having an argument" over the pressure to procreate, and addresses the negativity she occasionally faces as a happily married pansexual woman. But it’s not all heavy talk; the pair also get incredibly honest about their personal lives. Tove Lo reveals the hilarious reason she is officially entering her "cat lady era," explains her mother's brilliant therapeutic advice on handling online hate, and why you should look forward to tit tassles.Tove Lo's latest single "I'm Your Girl, Right?" is out now, and her new album Estrus drops this September! Don't forget to catch her live when she hits the UK this November, performing at the O2 Brixton Academy on November 7th before heading to Manchester!
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  By The Way...I'm Au/Ra and I Go To Therapy 21.05.2026 34мин

  By The Way... Aura goes to therapy, and she thinks you should too! This week, Harriet sits down with the rising alt-pop visionary to unpack everything from her mega-viral hits Panic Room and I Miss U to her upcoming debut album (dropping June 26th, mark your calendars!). Aura opens up about the realities of trauma-dumping in writers' rooms, the grief of losing a favourite therapist, and how she channels her anxiety into beautiful, poetic world-building. But it’s not all deep talk; the pair also nerd out hard. Aura reveals the incredibly elite Lord of the Rings fan fiction she wrote at 11 years old (yes, she still knows Elvish), explains why she essentially cosplays as Au/Ra every single day, and discusses how she managed to land on the soundtrack for Netflix's live-action One Piece.Aura's new single Rewire is out May 29th, and her debut album drops June 26th!
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  By The Way...I'm Grace Campbell and I'm Shy 14.05.2026 51мин

  Don’t let the big energy fool you: Grace Campbell is officially reclaiming the word shy.The comedian and professional over-sharer joins Harriet Rose to talk about the exhaustion of always needing to be 'on' for a living, the grief of a late ADHD diagnosis, and why she’s finally swapping the late night benders for a low-key balcony vibe.It’s a deep dive into cutting the fat on your social circle, the genius of Robin Williams, and why trolls have absolutely no chance of beating Grace’s own internal monologue. From winning Mastermind to the medical dangers of putting a Malteser where it doesn't belong, Grace is chic, she’s dignified, and she’s probably going to put you off frubes for live.
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  By The Way... I'm Charlie Jeer and I'm Half Indian 07.05.2026 36мин

  Born into a proud British-Indian heritage, Charlie Jeer spent years working the doors in Canterbury; now, the Too Hot to Handle star is the one the crowds are queuing for. The saxophonist and singer-songwriter talks about the wild shift from a life in security to a life in music.We get into the story behind his new single, "Madonna," and how he’s carving out a space for "sexy-phonists" in a world of DJs and vocalists. Charlie opens up about the reality of being half-Indian, why he’s fully embracing his silver hair at 23, and that one heavy night on the job when he had to step in and save a kid from a dangerous situation.
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  By The Way... I Froze My Eggs 29.04.2026 14мин

  In the first of our solo episodes with Harriet, she is talking us through her experience of freezing her eggs and what she wishes she'd known beforehand. It's a very personal one and we hope it resonates with some of you.Just a quick heads-up before we start. While we’re talking about egg freezing, please remember that this podcast is Harriet sharing her very personal experience; it’s not actual medical advice.Fertility stuff is incredibly personal and, honestly, pretty complex. What worked for one person might not be the right move for you. We aren't doctors, so please don't use this show as a replacement for professional medical care. Always chat with your own doctor or a fertility specialist before making any big decisions about your body or your future.
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  By The Way... I'm Angela Scanlon and I'm Pale 22.04.2026 46мин

  We’re catching up with the woman making 'pale and ginger' the ultimate power move: the brilliant Angela Scanlon. Angela and Harriet jump from 00's fake tan disasters to the historical weight of being a redhead. From the act of failing in public to the grounding magic of gratitude, this conversation is a all about being authentically defiant. Whether she’s discussing the pressure to be perfect or why she hides from the sun like a "human bat," Angela reminds us that life gets better when you stop trying to 'pick a lane'. We're talking high-fashion energy, being your true self and a firm PSA on why you should always wear socks to bed. Get ready to feel a million percent inspired (even if Angela insists that’s not a real number).
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  By The Way... I'm Jordan Banjo and I'm Trying To Be More Positive 15.04.2026 1ч 14мин

  We’re sitting down with the legend that is Jordan Banjo. The dancer, presenter, and former Kiss Breakfast host talks with Harriet Rose about the realities of shifting your lens after a lifetime of high-pressure performing.In this very honest chat, Harriet and Jordan dig into the "unmasked breath" they shared for two years during the pandemic, the aha moment of reconnecting with his faith, and the theory that having absolutely no goals is actually the secret to a happy life.From the exhausting reality of the breakfast radio grind to his move into boxing, Jordan reminds us why it’s okay to embrace the chaos of being a man with a million jobs, prioritise your peace, and invest in a good old-fashioned rosemary oil and derma roller routine.Essentially, it's two old friends catching up, and you're invited.
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  By The Way...I'm Joel Dommett and I Can Balance Anything On My Chin 08.04.2026 46мин

  We’re catching up with the one man whose energy can actually rival Harriet’s: the incomparable Joel Dommett.The Masked Singer besties reunite for a chat that is equal parts heartfelt as it is chaos. In this beautifully frantic conversation, Joel and Harriet get into the technicalities of his world-class yet useless superpower - the ability to balance almost anything on his chin - and the much more difficult task of balancing a million jobs with being a dad, a husband, and a new businessman.From the hilarity of his niche physical talents to the vulnerability of modern fatherhood, Joel reminds us why life is better when you embrace the mess. It’s an episode that sits right at the intersection of pure chaos and genuine sentiment, proving that even when you're spinning a dozen plates, it’s the laughs that keep you upright.