Origins With Cush Jumbo

Sony Music Entertainment
Origins With Cush Jumbo

Welcome to Origins, the show where the biggest names in entertainment tell Cush Jumbo the stories that made them who they are today. Why Origins? Even the most successful people had to start somewhere, and Cush wants to know where that place is. Her guests are all stars: famous in fashion, television, film, theatre and literature, and most importantly they’ve all got a story to tell. Celebrity guests reveal the experiences that have defined them: from the innocence of childhood, the drama of adolescence, to the challenges they face today. With Cush's background as an acclaimed actress (The Good Wife, The Good Fight, Criminal Record), she offers listeners an intimate look at the formative years of the world’s most renowned personalities. A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com

  1. Introducing: How to Date

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    Introducing: How to Date

    Looking for love or navigating the modern dating world? We've got just the thing! How to Date is your ultimate guide to the highs, lows, and everything in between of modern romance. Hosted by broadcaster and author Elizabeth Day and relationship expert Mel Schilling, this podcast masterclass dives deep into the complexities of finding connection in today’s world. Whether you're decoding dating apps, breaking old patterns, or building confidence, Elizabeth and Mel are here to help—with humour, honesty, and expert advice. Featuring candid conversations with fascinating guests, you'll learn how to spot red flags, avoid communication pitfalls, cope with rejection, and even find love that's truly worthy of you. Plus, practical tips and exercises make this a must-listen for anyone looking to date with confidence and self-worth. After all, the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. A Daylight and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    10 min
  2. Kele Okereke - Bloc Party, heartbreak and partying at Trade in the noughties

    14 JAN

    Kele Okereke - Bloc Party, heartbreak and partying at Trade in the noughties

    The final episode of Season 1 has landed, and who better to wrap up with, than the lead singer of Bloc Party?! Kele Okereke has led a fascinating life: his parents are Nigerian immigrants, and he only came out to them aged 26. Bloc Party played at Glastonbury last year, though Kele's life has changed massively since the band's early success of the noughties. His origin stories are about his heady clubbing days, the heartbreak he's been through and how giving their demo to Franz Ferdinand changed his life. A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min
  3. Armistead Maupin - 'I was a little queer boy, there was no room for that'

    7 JAN

    Armistead Maupin - 'I was a little queer boy, there was no room for that'

    Cush is joined by the author of the groundbreaking Tales of the City series, Armistead Maupin. Armistead reminisces about the night before his first book was published, where Rock Hudson 'knocked his socks off', what it was like living in San Franscico in the 70s, and coming out in 1971. Amistead shares his secret to long lasting marriage: the importance of always going to bed with an 'I love you' in what he calls a 'not so conventional' marriage. His Origin stories include memories of his grandmother, how Tales of the City came to fruition, and the moment he set eyes on his now husband for the first time. A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min
  4. Katie Melua - 'I had an acute psychotic breakdown, but I came back'

    17/12/2024

    Katie Melua - 'I had an acute psychotic breakdown, but I came back'

    Cush sits down with a singer and songwriter who's sold more than 11 million albums and won over 56 platinum awards. Cush sits down to discuss Katie Melua’s origin stories and what it was like reaching the top of the UK album charts aged just 19. In this episode, Katie talks about growing up in Soviet Union Georgia, often living without electricity, her move to Belfast when she was younger and then to London. Plus she opens up about her psychotic breakdown when she was 26. She also talks about balancing motherhood and her career as well as how she felt like she took the “easier route” to her fame to alleviate her family's stress. A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min
  5. Jason Derulo - 'I'm not my true self on TikTok'

    10/12/2024

    Jason Derulo - 'I'm not my true self on TikTok'

    Cush is joined by the fourth most-followed man on TikTok, and global music sensation Jason Derulo. You might know him as the Wiggle, Talk Dirty, and Watcha Say singer, alongside collaborations with icons like Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, Megan Trainor, and Jennifer Lopez. In this episode, Jason talks about his Haitian Creole roots and shares how he started out as the family's designated 'happy birthday' singer.  He made his first ever records in his car at night when everyone else was asleep. Today he opens up about how he downplays his success to his son, and how he juggles 13 businesses. A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  6. KSI - Tommy Fury is not my friend

    03/12/2024

    KSI - Tommy Fury is not my friend

    Today's guest is a pro in the entertainment business: he's a boxer, has made a huge amount of money on YouTube, and is a musician, having recently released two new singles, Thick of It and Low. His origin story starts early at a private school in the UK, where he was one of two black students, flunked his exams but quickly started making his millions on YouTube, initially to the horror of his parents. Hear from KSI's mum on what she thinks of her son and how he started out in this online world. A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  7. HIMESH PATEL - It's absurd as an actor, but I don't like being watched

    26/11/2024

    HIMESH PATEL - It's absurd as an actor, but I don't like being watched

    You'll know Himesh Patel as Jack Malik in Danny Boyle’s hit film Yesterday, or perhaps as the beloved Tamwar Masood in Eastenders. Himesh Patel talks to Cush about growing up in a tiny village in Cambridgeshire. He was part of the only Indian family in a predominantly white town, passionate about Bollywood cinema, Star Wars and Lord  of the Rings, and who worked as a paper boy until he was 21. Cush finds out how this small-town boy shot to stardom and has ended up acting alongside the likes of Leonardo Di Caprio and Meryl Streep by the age of 33. A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
  8. LASHANA LYNCH - If I don't think I'm great, then no one's going to

    19/11/2024

    LASHANA LYNCH - If I don't think I'm great, then no one's going to

    Cush chats with Lashana Lynch about her journey from West London to Hollywood. Lashana opens up about her childhood battle with eczema, the unconventional diet it led to, and personal moments like getting her first period,  WWE sessions with her brothers and loosing her nan when she was a teenager. Plus she discusses her role in the upcoming Sky/Peacock drama The Day of the Jackal, where she stars alongside Eddie Redmayne. A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
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Welcome to Origins, the show where the biggest names in entertainment tell Cush Jumbo the stories that made them who they are today. Why Origins? Even the most successful people had to start somewhere, and Cush wants to know where that place is. Her guests are all stars: famous in fashion, television, film, theatre and literature, and most importantly they’ve all got a story to tell. Celebrity guests reveal the experiences that have defined them: from the innocence of childhood, the drama of adolescence, to the challenges they face today. With Cush's background as an acclaimed actress (The Good Wife, The Good Fight, Criminal Record), she offers listeners an intimate look at the formative years of the world’s most renowned personalities. A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com

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  • Creator
    Sony Music Entertainment
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sony Music Entertainment

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