Best Justin Bauer Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing "The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar" 40:30

15h ago40:30

40:30

War on the Rocks is launching a new show called "The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar." It's a members-only show but this first episode is free for all. Join us as renowned Iran scholar Afshon Ostovar takes you inside one of America's most complex and consequential adversaries. In this episode, Ryan introduces you to Afshon and his background (ab…

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How to Think About the Future of War 31:10

18h ago31:10

31:10

Gen. Jim Rainey, the commander of Army Futures Command, joins Ryan to share how emerging technologies are set to transform the way America’s soldiers will fight and win. He also shares some key insights about the Army Transformation Initiative.

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Free-Radical Kids, Tailor-Made Education, and When to Care Less w/ Julie Bogart 51:41

2d ago51:41

51:41

In this episode, we’re joined by Julie Bogart, author and creator of the Brave Writer curriculum. Julie shares laughter, insights, and hard-won wisdom from her years of homeschooling five children. Find Julie Bogart's curriculum at bravewriter.com and her author website at juliebogartwriter.com. Check out her latest book: Help! My Kid Hates Writing…

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Making Professional Military Education More Agile in the Air Force 16:24

8d ago16:24

16:24

Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos joined Ryan at WOTR HQ to talk about her experience and insights into professional military education, both for the joint force and especially the Air Force. She shares what Air University, which she commands, has been doing to optimize its mission for competition with China, the pacing threat, and a high intensity fight wher…

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Homeschooled by Susan Wise Bauer w/ Chris Bauer 53:18

9d ago53:18

53:18

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett interview Susan’s son, Chris Bauer, for the inside scoop on what it was like to be homeschooled by the author of The Well-Trained Mind. As promised, here is the "Daniel fingers!" blog post Chris mentions. At 50:53 Susan mentions her history growing up in a fundamentalist cult, for more on her st…

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The Israeli-Iranian War: How We Got Here & What It Means 27:53

10d ago27:53

27:53

Israel's strikes against Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure, as well as its key military and security leadership, shocked the world. How did we arrive here? What did the Israeli strikes accomplish? What options does Iran have? How did the Iranian-U.S. nuclear talks fail to forestall this? Will the United States become a party to the conflic…

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BONUS: So Wrong It's Right Series 3 Best Bits! 37:16

16d ago37:16

37:16

It’s the end of Series 3 but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten about you wrong’huns! We bring you the best bits of Series 3! Featuring Daisy May Cooper discussing fame and the perks it brings her, Chloe Burrows & Millie Court sharing their love of partying and how they’re sick of the clean girl era, plus more great moments from Elizabeth Day, Chels…

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Honest Reflections on My Homeschool Experience w/ Susan Wise Bauer 42:28

16d ago42:28

42:28

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer shares an honest reflection on her journey—from being homeschooled herself to becoming a homeschool parent and a leading voice in the homeschooling community. As promised in the episode, here is the link to Susan's blog posts about daily life homeschooling four young children! (00:00) - Welcome to season 4! (01:53)…

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Joe McDonald: Co-founder and CEO of tem 26:59

20d ago26:59

26:59

Joe McDonald is the co-founder and CEO of tem, a clean energy company changing the way renewable energy is bought, sold and powered. Joe joins Elliot - for the final Jazz Shapers of the season - to chat about disrupting the stagnant energy market, and the myths around renewable energy that hold back its potential.…

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Moving Fast and Breaking Things 23:16

24d ago23:16

23:16

"Innovation adoption is a contact sport." As the chief technology officer of the Department of the Navy, Justin Fanelli is one of the leaders responsible for ensuring warfighters have access to bleeding-edge solutions. Listen to his conversation with Ryan Evans, recorded live at an event in Washington, DC — our first episode of Cogs of War, a new v…

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David Abrahamovitch: Founder and CEO of coffee brand Grind 29:45

27d ago29:45

29:45

David Abrahamovitch is the Founder and CEO of coffee brand Grind. David joins Elliot to talk about turning his late Father's mobile phone shop into a side-hustle coffee store, that he's since grown into a chain of “café by day, cocktail bar by night” venues and a thriving Direct-to-Consumer and grocery business.…

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Flavilla Fongang: Founder of 3 Colours Rule/GTA Black Women in Tech/Black Rise 24:25

1M ago24:25

24:25

Joining Elliot is serial entrepreneur Flavilla Fongang, founder of 3 Colours Rule, a branding and marketing agency; the Founder of GTA Black Women in Tech, a non-profit organisation improving representation, diversity and opportunities in the technology industry and Founder of Black Rise, an AI-powered platform aiming to 'bridge the gap between bus…

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Chloe Burrows & Millie Court: Reuniting with LIAM, Dubai RAVES, and THE CHASE mid-SEX?! 32:40

1M ago32:40

32:40

Olivia’s finally bagged the ultimate duo… Chloe Burrows and Millie Court! And let’s just say, three cocktails deep, the chaos is instant. The girls dish the dirt on everything from their iconic Love Island origin story to accidentally raving in ballgowns in the Dubai desert. They share their views on dating disasters, living together post-breakup (…

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How America's Special Operators are Preparing for a High-Tech Future 17:10

1M ago17:10

17:10

Down in Tampa on the sidelines of SOF Week, Ryan spoke with Lt. Gen. Frank Donovan, vice commander of Special Operations Command, in front of a live audience about how America's special operators are leading the way on the the future of warfare, from great power competition to data and AI — or, how our guest puts it, from the seabed to low earth or…

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Elizabeth Rossiello: CEO & Founder of AZA Finance 27:33

1M ago27:33

27:33

Elizabeth Rossiello is the founder and CEO of AZA Finance, an African payments and foreign exchange fintech company. Elizabeth joins Elliot to talk about her journey from Queens, New York to Nairobi and how she overcame the volatility of new Presidents and fights with governments to drive her mission of powering trade in Africa and beyond.…

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Tasha Ghouri: Living her BEST SOLO LIFE without ANDREW, Strictly DRAMA, and OWNING her disability 35:39

1M ago35:39

35:39

She danced through Strictly, survived Love Island, and just claimed full custody of the dog — Tasha Ghouri is ready to open up and is joining Liv for an overdue catch-up. From Strictly secrets (including that moment her cochlear implant fell out mid-routine!) to finally talking about her split with Andrew, Tasha talks fame, healing, and living alon…

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Ed Currie and Andy Coxon: Co-founders of AKT London 26:09

2M ago26:09

26:09

Ed Currie and Andy Coxon are the co-founders of AKT London, the natural deodorant brand. Ed and Andy share with Elliot how performing in costumes under hot lights in West End theatres, led to them spending 3 years experimenting with ingredients on the hob in their tiny Camden kitchen, as they tried to create a superior deodorant.…

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Solo Special: WORST Date EVER, Eating ASS and Listener DILEMMAS 36:46

2M ago36:46

36:46

It’s just Liv and a mic… what could possibly go wrong? In this unfiltered solo ep, Liv answers questions from the wrong’uns and takes us on a ride through the madness of her current life: think 4am wake-up calls with Pete Wicks, the ever-growing monster that is her birthday party guest list, and why she might be developing a dangerous addiction to …

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The Risks of the Latest India-Pakistan Crisis 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

We are sharing a free episode of Thinking the Unthinkable with you all due to fast-moving events between India and Pakistan. This episode features host Ankit Panda and guest Sameer Lalwani discussing the risks involved in a military conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. This episode was recorded after the April 22 attack in Kashmir tha…

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The Army's Upcoming Transformation, with Secretary Driscoll and Gen. George 36:17

2M ago36:17

36:17

Ryan popped across the Potomac to the Pentagon to speak with Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George about the ambitious Army Transformation Initiative. Following a directive from the secretary of defense, the initiative aims to streamline the Army’s force structure, cut wasteful spending, and rapidly moderni…

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Will Russia's War on Ukraine Keep Resisting Trump's Diplomacy? 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

Michael Kofman and Dara Massicot join Ryan to unpack how the Trump administration's ambitious peace efforts have collided with reality. They dive into how strategic calculations, politics, military conditions, and societal developments have shaped diplomacy, assessing how various pressures and intentions could redefine — or derail — pathways toward…

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Justin Basini: Co-Founder & Group CEO of The ClearScore Group 26:58

2M ago26:58

26:58

Justin Basini is the Co-Founder & Group CEO of The ClearScore Group, a technology business helping users understand and manage their credit and finances. Justin joins Elliot to share the personal toll of trying to maintain his dotcom business as the markets crashed, and how the experience helped him grow his 3rd company (a mission-driven business) …

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Gen. Berger on Leadership in a Turbulent Era 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

In today's world, turbulence isn't temporary — it's the new normal. In this episode, Gen. (ret.) David Berger, former commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, shares why adaptability, resilience, and grit are not just desirable but essential traits for leaders in an uncertain and unpredictable age. Successful leaders must embrace disruption rather than…

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Chelsea Handler: Being a BITCH, Skiing on LSD and Looking HOT at 50 35:23

2M ago35:23

35:23

She’s loud, she’s unapologetic and she’s not taking advice from men — it’s Chelsea Handler! In this episode, Olivia breaks her own “no Zoom guest” rule for the stand-up legend and honestly... worth it. From microdosing before skiing to getting an ear job (yes, really), Chelsea gives us unfiltered hot takes on fame, failure and why morning breath is…

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Hannah Chappatte: Founder and CEO of Hybr 26:22

2M ago26:22

26:22

Hannah Chappatte is the founder and CEO of Hybr, the student accommodation platform. Hannah joins Elliot to talk about how vulnerable first-time renters are to unresponsive agents and rogue landlords, and how this set her on a mission, to drag an archaic industry into the 21st century.

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Elizabeth Day: Justin Baldoni DRAMA, Inside the Showbiz Media MACHINE and the Realities of Reality TV 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

Journalist, author and host of How To Fail, Elizabeth Day joins Liv for a bumper-length chat which spans friendships, Justin Baldoni and Liv’s inability to cry. They both expose the inner workings of the showbiz press, with Elizabeth sharing her experience as a journalist, while Liv reflects on being the subject of media coverage. The pair also dis…

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Jonny Goldstone: Co-founder of Green Tomato Cars 27:45

2M ago27:45

27:45

Jonny Goldstone is the co-founder of Green Tomato Cars, the environmentally-friendly taxi service. Jonny joins Elliot to chat about growing and selling the same successful company twice and his passion for helping other leadership teams.

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Liv’s BFF Ryan Kay: Labubu’s, Poo Crumbs and Rating Their ICONIC Outfits 38:30

2M ago38:30

38:30

He’s back again… Liv’s best friend, PA and stylist Ryan Kay returns to SWIR! The pair FINALLY chat about Liv’s obsession with Labubu’s and she shares whether she’s really getting paid to promote them. They also flick through some of their old ICONIC outfits and rate them honestly (let’s just say Liv has matured…). Plus they don’t hold back when it …

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The Future of Sweden's Military with Chief of Defense Michael Claesson 18:35

2M ago18:35

18:35

Gen. Michael Claesson, Chief of Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces, joined Ryan during a visit to Washington to share how NATO has changed Sweden's armed forces as well as the details of their modernization, consolidation, and expansion efforts — on land, at sea, and in the air. They also discuss the challenges of mobilization in future wars defin…

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Vinita Rathi: Founder and CEO of Systango 25:49

3M ago25:49

25:49

Vinita Rathi is the Founder and CEO of Systango, a digital engineering firm specialising in Generative AI, Web3, Automation, and Cloud solutions. Vinita joins Elliot to talk about growing up in a very traditional Indian family (where women weren’t expected to go out and work) and how she built a global consultancy, partnering with Amazon and Google…

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Not the Last Net Assessment 27:40

3M ago27:40

27:40

In this joint episode with the Net Assessment crew, recorded last week on "Liberation Day," Ryan joins Chris, Zack, and Melanie to talk about what's happening in the world as well as the future of Net Assessment, which is moving on to its forever home with the Stimson Center. If you would like to support Net Assessment, please consider donating to …

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Luke Hamnett: Meeting Adele, POOING Yourself at Pride and Needing Therapy Because of Your Parents 34:50

3M ago34:50

34:50

TikTok sensation Luke Hamnett joins Liv for a chat full of laughs, gossip and dirty confessions. He shares his incredible story of meeting Adele in Las Vegas and what EMBARRASING thing happened, and the time he POOED himself at Pride whilst wearing white shorts. Plus, the pair discuss their hatred of the Manchester – London trains, the HORRORS of E…

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Paul Noble: Founder and Creative Director of Spiritland 25:53

3M ago25:53

25:53

Paul Noble is the Founder and Creative Director of Spiritland, a series of venues for music lovers in London and Lisbon, and also a production company. Paul joins Elliot to talk about how his experience of the Japanese Listening Bars led to him shifting careers and setting out to create a London version of this phenomenom with - as he says - 'the b…

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Frankie Bridge: The Saturdays REUNION, Mental Health Battles and that ICONIC haircut 43:09

3M ago43:09

43:09

Liv is joined by her fellow Loose Women panellist and one fifth of iconic pop band The Saturdays… Frankie Bridge! She shares the highs and lows of being a popstar at just 12-years-old in S Club Juniors before being thrust further into the spotlight with The Saturdays. The pair discuss her ICONIC hairstyle that everyone copied (Liv included…), the p…

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Jeremy King: Founder and Chair of Attest 28:18

3M ago28:18

28:18

Jeremy King is the Founder and Chair of Attest, a consumer research platform. Jeremy joins Elliot to talk about how he helps brands better understand the customers they don't yet have, and what it means to him to turn his greatest passion into a brand new business, Ocean Orchestra, on a mission to save the oceans using software.…

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Jodie Kidd: Panic Attacks, Modelling for Alexander McQueen and What Karl Lagerfeld is REALLY Like 41:36

3M ago41:36

41:36

Modelling extraordinaire Jodie Kidd joins Liv to reveal the highs and lows of modelling in the 90s and 00s. She shares fond memories of working with some of the greatest designers, including ALEXANDER MCQUEEN and KARL LAGERFELD and travelling around the WORLD walking catwalks. Behind the glitz and glam, Jodie struggled with serious anxiety and pani…

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A Stroll Through the Indo-Pacific, the Most Important Region in the World 43:02

3M ago43:02

43:02

In this episode, we get into what's driving the Indo-Pacific's security dynamics, from China's threats to Taiwan to AUKUS and the Quad to stability (or lack thereof) on the Korean Peninsula to bases in the Philippines. We also touch on how prepared the United States may be to deliver military power in the Indo-Pacific based on forthcoming resourcin…

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Lex Deak: Founder of QVentures, co-founder and CEO of Basket 28:25

3M ago28:25

28:25

Serial entrepreneur Lex Deak is the founder of QVentures, a Venture Capital firm, and most recently co-founder and CEO of Basket, the ecommerce start-up, aiming to revolutionise the online shopping experience. Lex joins Elliot to share the defining moments from his childhood and why he's always felt confident launching businesses in so many differe…

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Ella Morgan: Recent HEARTBREAK, Lessons in Love, plus her Ex Dating KATIE PRICE 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

Reality TV star Ella Morgan joins Liv and finally shares the REAL reason behind her split from Celebs Go Dating boyfriend Alex. She doesn’t hold back detailing the pressures of maintaining the perfect relationship online and the one thing she’ll NEVER do in a relationship again. Ella also gets real about the difficulties of dating after transitioni…

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Ed Foy: Co-founder and CEO of PRESS Healthfoods 28:23

3M ago28:23

28:23

Ed Foy is the co-founder and CEO of PRESS Healthfoods, the plant-based health food brand. Ed joins Elliot to talk through the dark days and breakthroughs of trying to bring an LA trend - cold-pressed juice - to the UK.

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Love Island WINNERS Gabby Allen & Casey O’Gorman: becoming OFFICIAL, Liv MUGS Casey off plus WILD series 3 unseen moments 39:43

4M ago39:43

39:43

We’re not done with the Love Island content just yet… winners of All Stars Series 2 Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman join Liv to decompress after a WILD few weeks in South Africa. The pair address their AWKWARD viral interview about becoming boyfriend and girlfriend, having a front row seat for the SAVAGE final dumping and what it was REALLY like for…

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Sandrine Zhang Ferron: Co-founder and CEO of Vinterior 25:59

4M ago25:59

25:59

Sandrine Zhang Ferron is the co-founder and CEO of Vinterior, the online vintage and pre-owned furniture marketplace. Sandrine joins Elliot to chat about how searching for a designer chair the same colour as her cat's eyes, led her learn to code and launch a company offering an alternative to flat-pack, short-life furniture.…

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Can the U.S.-Ukrainian Rift Be Healed? 41:34

4M ago41:34

41:34

Last week, a meeting with President Zelensky of Ukraine at the White House exploded into acrimony in front of the cameras. Since then, an era-defining drama has been unfolding across the West as Europe prepares for a world where it might not be backed by U.S. military power. U.S. military aid and at least some intelligence support for Ukraine have …

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Love Island’s Ronnie Vint & Harriett Blackmore: the TRUTH on the edited photo, tensions with Luca and GAME PLANS 42:15

4M ago42:15

42:15

You asked and we listened… Ronnie is back on the pod! But this time joining him is his new beau Harriett! The pair provide ALL the goss from the villa, including what Ekin-Su and Elma’s argument was REALLY like, ongoing tensions with Luca and the real reason Harriett said no to being Ronnie’s girlfriend. PLUS Liv turns detective as she finally gets…

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Lt. Gen. Sklenka on Staying in the Fight 31:27

4M ago31:27

31:27

The Marine general and deputy commandant in charge of installations and logistics was kind enough to join Ryan for a wide-ranging conversation on military service, logistics, and so much more. Whether you are a servicemember or someone interested in how the U.S. military will be able to stay in the fight should a war break out in the Indo-Pacific, …

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Maya Moufarek: Founding Chief Marketing Officer of Pharmacy2U 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

Maya Moufarek is Founding Chief Marketing Officer of Pharmacy2U, the NHS-approved online pharmacy and Founder of the growth consultancy, Marketing Cube. Maya joins Elliot to talk about how her French-Lebanese-Russian roots have shaped the way she's supported hundreds of tech founders to build their brands.…

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The Puzzling Diplomacy over Ukraine's Future 37:34

4M ago37:34

37:34

Nothing about the war in Ukraine is simple — including the diplomacy, which might be even messier than the battlefield. Michael Kofman, Justin Logan (Cato), and Liana Fix (the Council on Foreign Relations) joined Ryan to help him understand the negotiations underway about Ukraine's fate. From the minerals deal to Zelensky's approach to Trump to the…

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Mitchell Halliday: Making $1 MILLION in 24 Hours – How Made By Mitchell changed beauty FOREVER 35:35

4M ago35:35

35:35

Make-up founder and artist Mitchell Halliday joins Liv to discuss his ICONIC viral brand, Made By Mitchell. He discusses the extreme highs and lows of the brand across just five years and how NikkieTutorials and Jeffree Star were pivotal to his success. Mitchell also gets frank about money and shares the biggest money mistakes he’s made. New episod…

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Alex Bomberg: Founder of International Intelligence Limited 27:04

4M ago27:04

27:04

Alex Bomberg is the Founder of International Intelligence Limited, the security and intelligence company. Alex joins Elliot to talk about how his childhood (with his parents fostering many children) led to his focus to protect others, in the British Army, the Royal family and now in the world of global intelligence.…

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Daisy May Cooper: Disappointing celebrities, smelly penises and Pat Butcher’s chins 37:27

4M ago37:27

37:27

Writer, actor and all-round legend Daisy May Cooper joins Liv for a hilarious and frank chat about life in the spotlight. They celebrate the successes, including Daisy’s four BAFTAs and her hit shows This Country and Am I Being Unreasonable, plus unpick the less sparkly sides of life including Daisy’s anxiety, her time at RADA and celebrities who a…

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