Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did
An unashamedly nostalgic celebrity interview podcast where entertainment journalist Genevieve reminisces with the stars of much-loved TV, movies and music of the 1980s-2000s and discovers how their lives unfolded after that thing they did.
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Nick Park - aka Wallace and Gromit genius creator
01/21/2025
Nick Park - aka Wallace and Gromit genius creator
**Season finale** Cracking! Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park joins Genevieve for a special Christmas episode to reminisce about the beginnings of his beloved characters. He talks about the 7-year-long journey it took to make A Grand Day Out, how Gromit originally had a voice and why he'll never make a new extended director's cut. He recalls competing against himself at the Oscars, when he picked up the first of his four statues for Creature Comforts - and the hilarious misunderstanding it led to at a Hollywood hotel. Nick also discusses his proudest achievement, how Wallace and Gromit have helped raise more than £40m through their charitable children's foundation and reveals whether Wallace will ever find love... Plus, he takes us behind the scenes of the new Wallace and Gromit film, Vengeance Most Fowl - which sees the return of the villainous Feathers McGraw! ===== Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl will be on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 6:10pm on Christmas Day - and will be on Netflix globally from 3 January 2025. ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on X . Instagram - or email . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Aled Jones - aka Walking in the Air to success | Christmas re-release
12/25/2024
Aled Jones - aka Walking in the Air to success | Christmas re-release
It's Christmas! What better way to celebrate than to listen again to Genevieve's chat with Aled Jones, the child voice of Christmas in the '80s. ===== Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman. He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mother - and reveals how he ended up in Bob Geldof and Paula Yates's official wedding photos. Aled also explains why he was relieved to retire his boy soprano career at 16, the pressure of starting an adult singing career and how he has Songs of Praise to thank for relaunching it. Plus he relives his part in the infamous Royal It's A Knockout tournament, rubbishes claims his award-winning actress daughter Emilia is a nepo baby and chats about the latest album in his One Voice series, which sees him duet with his younger self. ===== Aled’s latest album One Voice - Full Circle is out now and the Full Circle tour runs from March - November 2024. More information and dates can be found on Aled's website - . ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, to help with running costs. ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage Bright Eyes courtesy of Decca/Universal Music.
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Pat Sharp - aka Fun House legend and DJ extraordinaire
10/16/2024
Pat Sharp - aka Fun House legend and DJ extraordinaire
Pat joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the whirlwind of fun and excitement that was the iconic kids' game show, Fun House. He chats about gunge, getting knocked over by Fun Karts, the pitfalls of working with children and of course the Fun House twins Melanie and Martina. He also explains how despite running for a decade, Fun House only took up 11 weeks of his whole life. Pat also talks about his 40-year radio career, his foray into pop stardom and why he's happy to live away from the spotlight now. Plus he reveals the future of Fun House, his unexpected passion for car washing and reflects on the legacy of his iconic '80s mullet. ===== If you fancy a gigsaw jigsaw - or indeed a t-shirt with Pat’s face on it - you can snap one up at . ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Eddi Reader - aka The voice of Fairground Attraction
09/11/2024
Eddi Reader - aka The voice of Fairground Attraction
Eddi joins Genevieve to reminisce about her quick rise to fame after Fairground Attraction's debut number one hit Perfect. She talks about how she came to front the band, how she modelled her style on a French resistance fighter and the tempestous relationship that caused the band to be short lived. Eddi explains how she regained her confidence after the band split and the challenges she faced in the music industry as a solo artist while trying to keep her musical authenticity. She also chats about how Fairground Attraction came to reunite, their new album and tour, the importance of healing past grievance and celebrating their musical legacy. Plus she reveals the hazards of travelling with an accordion...! **This episode contains some swearing** ===== Fairground Attraction’s new album, Beautiful Happening, is out on 27 September. You can catch the band on tour this autumn: Saturday 28 September – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall Sunday 29 September – Manchester, Opera House Tuesday 1 October – York, Barbican Thursday 3 October – Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Friday 4 October – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall Saturday 5 October – London, Royal Festival Hall Monday 7 October – Cambridge, Corn Exchange Tuesday 8 October – Brighton, Dome Thursday 10 October – Oxford, New Theatre Friday 11 October – Bristol, Beacon Monday 14 October – Perth, Concert Hall Wednesday 16 October – Aberdeen, Music Hall Thursday 17 October – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall Friday 18 October – Edinburgh, Usher Hall You can also get more information about Eddi's upcoming solo tour dates on her website - . ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Summer quickie - aka How could I forget?!
08/28/2024
Summer quickie - aka How could I forget?!
Genevieve's on her summer holibobs, so the usual trip down memory lane is paused for two weeks - but in the meantime, there's a fourth birthday to celebrate! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Brentley Gore - aka California Dreams' Matt Garrison
08/14/2024
Brentley Gore - aka California Dreams' Matt Garrison
Brentley joins Genevieve to reminisce about starring in '90s US teen musical sitcom California Dreams. He reveals some of the famous faces he beat to land the role of Matt Garrison, talks about the enduring popularity of the show's songs and explains why he struggled to accept his role as a Saturday morning teen heart-throb. Brentley also discusses the reasons behind why he left the show in unhappy circumstances after two seasons - and how he came to make peace with his decision. He explains how he turned to music and how despite facing several unlucky setbacks, he persevered with his passion and has finally released a collection of songs in an album almost 30 years in the making. Plus he talks about reuniting with the California Dreams Band, reveals a tricky encounter with Mickey Rourke and spills the beans on his day at Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's wedding! *Please note this episode contains one instance of swearing* ===== Brentley's album, At The Ready, is out now. You can find out more information at You can also find out when the California Dreams Band are playing in a town near you at ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Valerie Landsburg - aka Fame legend Doris!
07/31/2024
Valerie Landsburg - aka Fame legend Doris!
Valerie joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the hit '80s TV show Fame. She talks about missing out on the original role of Doris in Alan Parker's Oscar-winning version, before landing the part on the small screen - and how the character's issues with body image reflected her own experience in real life. Valerie also chats about "Fame mania" that spread around the world, her famous fans and pays tribute to Leroy actor Gene Anthony Ray. She also opens up about the toll the heavy workload took on the cast, her subsequent move into writing and directing, and tells the unusual story of how she got together with her current partner. Plus she reveals how she recently had to decide whether to have a belly button or not... ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Martin Kemp - aka Spandau Ballet's all-round entertainer and nice bloke
07/17/2024
Martin Kemp - aka Spandau Ballet's all-round entertainer and nice bloke
Martin joins Genevieve to reminisce about the heady days of Spandau Ballet when the band was one of the biggest in the world during the 1980s. He chats about being banned by the BBC, his disasterous first meeting with David Bowie and reveals why he doesn't actually play on one the band's biggest hits, True. Martin also explains why he had mentally checked out of Spandau Ballet in its last year before they split up and how he experienced a whole new level of fame after his award-winning turn in British soap opera EastEnders. He opens up about the difficulties he faced after being diagnosed with two brain tumours and why he credits his wife Shirley with saving his life. Plus he shares a cheeky experience he had in a German sauna...! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Season 7 teaser - aka Guess who's coming to dinner?
07/11/2024
Season 7 teaser - aka Guess who's coming to dinner?
Series 7 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Another host of much-loved TV, film and music stars of the 1980s to 2000s, will be joining Genevieve to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Season 6 Best Bits - aka Favourites revisited
06/28/2024
Season 6 Best Bits - aka Favourites revisited
Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 6 of Celebrity Catch Up. Hear a rare interview with Peter Ostrum - better known as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - as he reminisces about making the classic film with Gene Wilder. For TV lovers Blue Peter's Yvette Fielding, The Young Ones' Nigel Planer and Eerie Indiana star Omri Katz walk down memory lane. And for music fans, pop legends Paul Young, Five Star's Deniece Pearson and Rozalla relive their rise to fame and crazy times in the '80s and '90s. Plus Aled Jones reveals his unexpectedly brilliant Roland Rat impersonation! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Jerry Springer - aka The Godfather of US talk shows | Anniversary re-release
04/27/2024
Jerry Springer - aka The Godfather of US talk shows | Anniversary re-release
To mark the one-year anniversary of Jerry's passing, listen again to what turned out to be the last broadcast interview he recorded before he died a few weeks later on 27 April 2023. ===== Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk shows in TV history. He explains why criticism of the show is elitist, why he's never watched an episode of the show - and talks about the infamous guest who married a horse... Jerry also talks about his political career before her became a talk show host and recounts the time he wrestled a bear on live TV when he was the mayor of Cincinnati! Plus he chats about being on the cover of Rolling Stone, learning about his family's tragic past, retiring and reveals his happiest moment in television. ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Rozalla - aka Everybody's Free queen of rave
02/28/2024
Rozalla - aka Everybody's Free queen of rave
Season 6 finale! '90s dance legend Rozalla joins Genevieve to reminisce about the success of her smash hit Everybody's Free (To Feel Good). She talks about her proud legacy of the song, foam parties, '90s fashion and reveals why Michael Jackson ran away from her on tour... Rozalla also talks about dancing with Al Pacino, training as a beauty therapist after being dropped by Sony and how the '90s music revival tours have kept her busy ever since. Plus she chats about her new album and the perils of one-piece catsuits! ===== Rozalla's new album, Turn On The Light is out now. You can buy and stream digital versions in the usual places, as well as buy it on CD and vinyl from . You can also catch Rozalla at a number of music festivals this year, including the in Birmingham, Glasgow and Wembley in December 2024. ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage Lotta Love courtesy of Rozalla.
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Peter Ostrum - aka Charlie from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
02/14/2024
Peter Ostrum - aka Charlie from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Peter joins Genevieve to reminisce about making classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and his starring role as Charlie Bucket. He talks about working with Gene Wilder, the problem with everlasting gobstoppers, his burping double and the amazing legacy of the film. Pete explains why he decided to quit acting after making the movie and was reluctant to talk about his involvement for a long time - and instead switched careers to become a vet. Plus he gives his verdict on the latest Wonka film and reveals his new baby grand-daughter's sweet Wonka-inspired name. ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find the pod on X or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Christmas quickie - aka Time to celebrate
12/27/2023
Christmas quickie - aka Time to celebrate
Genevieve stops by to wish everyone a happy new year and reflect on an unbelieveable 2023 for Celebrity Catch Up - filled with award wins, #1 chart positions around the world and more. The pod will return in the new year to continue Season 6 with more nostalgia and more guests talking about how their lives unfolded after that thing they did! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Deniece Pearson - aka Five Star queen
12/13/2023
Deniece Pearson - aka Five Star queen
Deniece joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame in the '80s alongside her siblings in smash hit pop group Five Star. She talks about growing up in the public eye as a teenager, massive shoulder pads, making history winning a Brit Award and the infamous Going Live! phone-in incident. Deniece also opens up about the backlash the group faced after letting cameras into their mansion home and why the family moved to California to escape the press. Plus she talks about how she's forged her own varied path outside of Five Star, her "Denaissance" and her new Chrismas single. ===== Santa Claus is Coming is out now - you can buy or stream it in all the usual places. You can also check out Deniece’s website for upcoming tour dates - . Follow Deniece on X and on Instagram ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter/X or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out how you can help at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage Santa Claus is Coming courtesy of Deniece Pearson.
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Omri Katz - aka Eerie Indiana and Hocus Pocus star
11/29/2023
Omri Katz - aka Eerie Indiana and Hocus Pocus star
Omri joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame first in Dallas and then cult mystery Eerie Indiana. He chats about Larry Hagman, preserving himself in tupperware (who could forget THAT episode!) and explains why Eerie was the most fun set he's worked on. Omri also reveals how he feels about seeing his 15-year-old self on TV every day every October thanks to the love of Hocus Pocus and setting up fan events in Salem. He explains why he decided to quit acting in his late teens and disappear from public view, talks about going to cosmetology school to train as a hairdresser - and why the job wasn't what he thought it would be. Plus he talks about his passion for cultivating cannabis over the past 20 years and the challenges he's faced running a business in the industry. ===== You can find out more about The Mary Danksters and pick up some merch at - and you can find Omri on Instagram at . If you’re in the mood to rewatch Eerie Indiana, you can stream it free on Amazon’s Freevee (US only at time of publishing). ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, to help with running costs. ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Aled Jones - aka Walking in the Air to success
11/15/2023
Aled Jones - aka Walking in the Air to success
Aled joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and explains how he came to sing Walking in the Air, famously associated with the classic 1982 animation The Snowman. He chats about having to deal with constant press speculation and predictions as to when his voice would break and end his career, turning down Johnny Carson and the Queen Mother - and reveals how he ended up in Bob Geldof and Paula Yates's official wedding photos. Aled also explains why he was relieved to retire his boy soprano career at 16, the pressure of starting an adult singing career and how he has Songs of Praise to thank for relaunching it. Plus he relives his part in the infamous Royal It's A Knockout tournament, rubbishes claims his award-winning actress daughter Emilia is a nepo baby and chats about the latest album in his One Voice series, which sees him duet with his younger self. ===== Aled’s latest album One Voice - Full Circle is out now and the Full Circle tour runs from March - November 2024. More information and dates can be found on Aled's website - . ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, to help with running costs. ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage Bright Eyes courtesy of Decca/Universal Music.
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Paul Young - aka Wherever he lays his hat, that's his home
11/01/2023
Paul Young - aka Wherever he lays his hat, that's his home
Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and the success of his debut smash hit album, No Parlez. He talks about having to persuade his record company to release his number one hit, Whenever I Lay My Hat, becoming a heart-throb and crimping his hair... (it was the 80s!). Paul also reveals why David Bowie stepped in for him at Live Aid, why he needed to step back from the music industry for a couple of years - and explains the perils of maracas. Plus he chats about celebrating the 30th anninversary of his Tex-Mex band, Los Pacaminos, with a new album and tour. ===== Paul and Los Pacaminos will be touring around the UK from November 2023 until March 2024, culminating with a London show at . See all the dates on their website - . More details about Paul's current Behind the Lens UK tour and his 2024 European dates can be found on his website - . ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Nigel Planer - aka Young Ones legend Neil
10/18/2023
Nigel Planer - aka Young Ones legend Neil
Nigel joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the cult 1980s British comedy The Young Ones. He explains the origins of his character Neil, how he got involved with Band Aid and recalls some of the dangerous stunts on the show - including the time he got injured by a giant chocolate eclair! Nigel also talks about leaving Neil behind, moving into theatre and musicals, and treats us to his Magic Roundabout voice. Plus he chats about writing one of the first parenting books for dads, shares some of his haikus and imagines a future world that has lost all our data after a digial meltdown in his new novel, Jeremiah Bourne in Time. **Please note there is some swearing in this episode ===== Win a signed copy of Jeremiah Bourne in Time! Go to to enter. Nigel's latest novel, Jeremiah Bourne in Time is out now. You can find out more about the book and his poetry tour on his website - ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Yvette Fielding - aka Blue Peter legend and queen of the paranormal
10/04/2023
Yvette Fielding - aka Blue Peter legend and queen of the paranormal
Yvette joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time presenting the iconic British children's TV show Blue Peter. She recalls her disastrous audition, working with the famous Blue Peter pets, reveals the secrets behind "here's one I made earlier" and opens up about her difficult first year on the show which led her to initially resign. Yvette also explains why she decided to leave the show, how she and her husband Karl came up with their cult hit ghost hunting programme Most Haunted - and why she considers her TV presenting career is now over. Plus she talks about starting her own record label, her passion for the paranormal and the latest novel in her young adult Ghost Hunter Chronicles series, The Witches of Pendle. **Please note there is some swearing in this episode** ===== Win a signed copy of The Witches of Pendle! Go to to enter. ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Season 6 teaser - aka First guest reveal!
09/27/2023
Season 6 teaser - aka First guest reveal!
Series 6 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it! ============= If you'd like to say hello you can find the podcast on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ============= Produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Season 5 Best Bits - aka Hit me baby one more time
09/13/2023
Season 5 Best Bits - aka Hit me baby one more time
Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 5. Hear '80s pop legend Tiffany reminisce about storming the charts with her debut smash I Think We're Alone Now, as well as Eurovision greats Bucks Fizz (or The Fizz as they're now known) reveal which Tina Tuner hit they originally recorded. '90s fans can hear from pop princesses B*Witched, Stuart Little star Jonathan Lipnicki and Rose McGowan, who talks us through her iconic death scene in Wes Craven horror Scream. While '00s lovers can reminisce with Paul Potts, the first winner of Britain's Got Talent, and Andre Royo - who shares some brilliant stories from The Wire. Plus Star Trek legend George Takei recalls his traumatic (but highly entertaining!) experience eating kangaroo penis - and hear the final broadcast interview from the godfather of TV talk shows, Jerry Springer. **Please note there is some swearing in this episode** ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Happy Birthday me - aka Celebrity Catch Up is 3 years old!
07/26/2023
Happy Birthday me - aka Celebrity Catch Up is 3 years old!
Genevieve drops by to celebrate Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did's 3rd birthday! Thanks so much to all the guests and to everyone for listening over the past 5 series. Season 6 will be coming soon! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Rose McGowan - aka Brave Scream queen and activist
04/26/2023
Rose McGowan - aka Brave Scream queen and activist
SEASON 5 FINALE! Rose joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the classic Wes Craven horror film Scream. She talks about her affection for the director, styling herself in the film, crashing prom parties with co-star David Arquette and breaks down her iconic death scene. Rose also chats about experiencing many of life's milestones on screen before they actually happened in real life, her five years on hit show Charmed - and explains why she felt lonely at the height of her fame. Plus, we talk about dogs, hair, prehistoric bugs and how she might be returning to the big screen soon... ===== Rose will be appearing at the Wales Comic Con in Telford from 13-14 May. For more information, look on the . Rose's book Brave is also available in all bookshops - and you can follow her on Instagram ===== If you enjoyed this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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B*Witched - aka C'est La Vie pop princesses
04/12/2023
B*Witched - aka C'est La Vie pop princesses
Edele and Sinead of B*Witched join Genevieve to reminisce about the group's record breaking success in the late '90s after their debut smash hit C'est La Vie. They talk double denim, having their own singing dolls and explain why they were shocked when they saw their first music video (don't mention the neck tattoo!). The ladies also recall the difficult day when they received the phone call telling them they'd been dropped by their record label and the steps they took to build themselves back up again - including going back to college, becoming a reiki master and writing songs for other bands - all before reuniting in 2012. Plus they talk celebrating B*Witched's 25th anniversary with new music and a possible tour. ===== B*Witched's latest single Birthday is out now. For details of where you can see them live, check out their Instagram . ===== If you enjoyed this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (and tag me!) so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage Birthday courtesy of B*Witched.
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Jonathan Lipnicki - aka The Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little Comeback Kid
03/29/2023
Jonathan Lipnicki - aka The Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little Comeback Kid
Jonathan joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame as a young actor in Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, The Little Vampire and Like Mike. He chats about the high calibre onscreen parents he's had, explains his freak accident that held up filming on one movie - and reveals why he's not a recipient of one of Tom Cruise's famous Christmas cakes. Jonathan also talks about his experience of anxiety and depression and how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has helped give him mental resilience and a more positive outlook on life. He also pays tribute to his beloved dog, Denny - and explains how his role on Dawson's Creek made him the best brother in the world... ** This episode contains mild swearing ** ===== You can watch Jonathan's short film Date, which is linked on his Instagram page . You can also check out his podcast, - and keep an eye out for a couple of Jonathan’s new movies coming out soon. ===== If you enjoyed this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ====== Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Jerry Springer - aka The Godfather of US talk shows
03/15/2023
Jerry Springer - aka The Godfather of US talk shows
** This turned out to be Jerry’s last broadcast interview before he sadly passed a few weeks later. ** Jerry joins Genevieve to reminisce about the beginnings of The Jerry Springer Show and how it became one of the most popular, outrageous and controversial talk shows in TV history. He explains why criticism of the show is elitist, why he's never watched an episode of the show - and talks about the infamous guest who married a horse... Jerry also talks about his political career before her became a talk show host and recounts the time he wrestled a bear on live TV when he was the mayor of Cincinnati! Plus he chats about being on the cover of Rolling Stone, learning about his family's tragic past, retiring and reveals his happiest moment in television. ============= If you’d like a Jerry Springer Show fix, there’s a whole library of clips on the - and if you’re in the US you can watch reruns every weekday - just go to to find your local TV listings. ============= If you enjoyed this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media so others can discover and enjoy it too. If you'd like to say hello, you can find me on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ============= Produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Mid-season quickie - aka I'm guestless, but 10-year-old me is very excited!
02/22/2023
Mid-season quickie - aka I'm guestless, but 10-year-old me is very excited!
There's no guest this week after a short notice cancellation, but Genevieve drops by to tease the next guest and shares her own upcoming nostalgia fest. In the meantime, check out the guests from the past four seasons and see what you may have missed! ============= Say hello on social media! You can find the podcast on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ============= Produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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The Fizz - aka The OG Bucks Fizz and still going strong
02/08/2023
The Fizz - aka The OG Bucks Fizz and still going strong
Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston join Genevieve to reminisce about winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 and then becoming one of the biggest pop acts of the early '80s. They chat about being trend setters, recall the horrific coach crash they all miraculously survived and open up about the infighting that led to Jay leaving the band - and explain how they reunited 25 years later. Plus Jay talks about music bringing her back from rock bottom, her theatre school and her amazing cancer recovery. While Cheryl reveals her worst moment on stage and the celebrity who isn't the best kisser...! **Please note this episode contains mild swearing** ============= The Fizz are playing at Indigo at the O2 in London on 31 March. You can find all the dates for their upcoming shows this year at - and their latest album, Everything Under the Sun, is out now. ============= Say hello on social media! You can find the podcast on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ============= Produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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Tiffany - aka I Think We're Alone Now foodie queen
01/25/2023
Tiffany - aka I Think We're Alone Now foodie queen
Tiffany joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame at 15 with her debut smash hit I Think We're Alone Now. She talks about initially not being keen on the track, the shopping mall tour and meeting Michael Jackson the week after she knocked him off the number one spot in the Billboard chart... #awkward! Tiffany also talks about the challenges of shaking off the stigma of being a teen pop star, posing for Playboy and her friendship with Debbie Gibson. Plus she talks about her new album, her cookery club and her current obsession with cauliflower... ============= Tiffany's latest album, Shadows, is out now. You can find out more about Let's Food With Tiffany, Radical Redz and upcoming tour dates at . You can also follow Tiffany on Instagram on Twitter and on her . ============= Say hello on social media! You can find the podcast on Twitter or Instagram . And if you'd like to support the show, find out more at . ============= Produced and edited by Genevieve. Theme music by Mark Savage
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