<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/mo-gilligan-beginning/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Mo Gilligan: Beginning, Middle & End]]></title><podcast:guid>23efef23-4eae-5c95-bf4f-ee1bd6d37925</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:24 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 We Are L17 & Global]]></copyright><managingEditor>We Are L17 &amp; Global</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Legendary comedian Mo Gilligan sits down with a selection of the biggest names to find out how they got started, what they are up to now and the legacy they want to create.

Mo chats with Jonathan Ross, Sh*ts N Gigs, Babatunde Aléshé, Emily Attak and many more.
Listen to Beginning, Middle & End now, on Global Player. 

Go to globalplayer.com or search for Global Player on your app store.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg</url><title>Mo Gilligan: Beginning, Middle &amp; End</title><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>We Are L17 &amp; Global</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>We Are L17 &amp; Global</itunes:author><description>Legendary comedian Mo Gilligan sits down with a selection of the biggest names to find out how they got started, what they are up to now and the legacy they want to create.

Mo chats with Jonathan Ross, Sh*ts N Gigs, Babatunde Aléshé, Emily Attak and many more.
Listen to Beginning, Middle &amp; End now, on Global Player. 

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There’s chaos, wisdom, and a few industry secrets along the way — including wild rider stories, after-party politics, and why Samuel L. Jackson might be her most honourable contact.</p><p>This isn’t just a music chat. It’s about resilience. It’s about recognising opportunity. It’s about staying human in an industry designed to change you.</p><p>Raw, funny and vulnerable — this is the REAL Paloma Faith.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>, Mo sits down with the one and only Paloma Faith.</p><p>From growing up in Hackney to winning at the Brit Awards, Paloma opens up about signing a “terrible” first record deal, living in a rented flat while already famous, and why imposter syndrome never really goes away.</p><p>She talks motherhood, money, trolls, gratitude, and the surprising moment that made her album shoot to number one. There’s chaos, wisdom, and a few industry secrets along the way — including wild rider stories, after-party politics, and why Samuel L. Jackson might be her most honourable contact.</p><p>This isn’t just a music chat. It’s about resilience. It’s about recognising opportunity. It’s about staying human in an industry designed to change you.</p><p>Raw, funny and vulnerable — this is the REAL Paloma Faith.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c0792813-4bd4-4dfc-85f8-d29501940615</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c0792813-4bd4-4dfc-85f8-d29501940615.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=c0792813-4bd4-4dfc-85f8-d29501940615" length="52246614" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>81</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Rapper Denzel Curry on Stage Diving, Fame &amp; Survival</title><itunes:title>Rapper Denzel Curry on Stage Diving, Fame &amp; Survival</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Rapper and artist <strong>Denzel Curry</strong> joins Mo Gilligan for a deep conversation about music, ownership, and survival in the industry. From touring with rock legends to stage-diving chaos, Denzel opens up about the importance of owning his masters, dealing with loss, and building a legacy beyond hits.</p><p>They talk viral success, XXL fame, independent deals, and why hip-hop needs community again — plus wild stories from tours around the world.</p><p><br></p><p>This is <strong>Denzel Curry like you’ve never heard him before.</strong>  </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rapper and artist <strong>Denzel Curry</strong> joins Mo Gilligan for a deep conversation about music, ownership, and survival in the industry. 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His school days learning fine arts, discovering creativity before comedy, and how those early artistic influences shaped the performer he’d eventually become. It’s a side of Marlon people don’t often hear about.</p><p>From there, we get into the middle including the life-altering moment he woke up from a coma and had to piece his memory, identity and sense of self back together. What does it do to you when you can’t remember parts of your own story? And how do you rebuild your confidence when life hits reset?</p><p>And of course, the end… or at least where he is now. 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In this episode, she joins the podcast to unpack the wild pivot from modeling to comedy, the reality of chasing success across continents, and why reinvention is sometimes the bravest move you can make.</p><p>Michelle’s journey is unpredictable, fearless, and seriously funny — and this conversation is no different.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From Brixton estates to New York runways, and finally to the raw, unpredictable world of stand-up comedy — Michelle doesn’t do ordinary career paths. 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She also talks candidly about life in LA, returning home, embracing her identity as an artist, and finding freedom through writing.</p><p>With her new satirical novel <em>Most Wanted</em> on the way, Andi reflects on storytelling, success, and what it really means to follow your instincts — even when it means starting again.</p><p>Honest, funny, and deeply human, this is a conversation about reinvention, ownership, and creating on your own terms.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of <em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with trailblazing actor, author, and former stand-up <strong>Andi Osho</strong> for a rare, expansive conversation about creativity, courage, and knowing when to walk away.</p><p>From growing up in East London to working behind the camera before stepping into the spotlight, Andi opens up about her rise through stand-up comedy, appearing on <em>Live at the Apollo</em> during its golden era, navigating fame, burnout, and depression — and why she ultimately left comedy at its peak. She also talks candidly about life in LA, returning home, embracing her identity as an artist, and finding freedom through writing.</p><p>With her new satirical novel <em>Most Wanted</em> on the way, Andi reflects on storytelling, success, and what it really means to follow your instincts — even when it means starting again.</p><p>Honest, funny, and deeply human, this is a conversation about reinvention, ownership, and creating on your own terms.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">809d62b4-956a-45ab-a6f7-b08b245cb8be</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/809d62b4-956a-45ab-a6f7-b08b245cb8be.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=809d62b4-956a-45ab-a6f7-b08b245cb8be" length="57399633" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>77</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Dynamo: I Met Dave Chappelle at Banksy’s House!</title><itunes:title>Dynamo: I Met Dave Chappelle at Banksy’s House!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>From growing up in Bradford facing bullying and racial tension, to using magic as a form of protection, Dynamo opens up about the reality behind the illusion. 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He speaks honestly about living with chronic illness, losing himself at the height of fame, and the moment he almost walked away from magic forever.</p><p>Dynamo also reveals incredible stories involving <strong><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dave Chappelle</a></strong>, <strong><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Banksy</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris Martin</a></strong> — and explains why magic today isn’t about tricks, but about making people believe in themselves.</p><p>This is not just a podcast episode.</p><p>It’s a story about survival, identity, and finding purpose when everything falls apart.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2a7aedbd-baa4-4266-a043-d29971fe08d0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2a7aedbd-baa4-4266-a043-d29971fe08d0.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=2a7aedbd-baa4-4266-a043-d29971fe08d0" length="73727209" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>76</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Joanne McNally on Success, Single Life &amp; 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What followed was a meteoric rise: Forbes 30 Under 30, partnerships with global brands like Nike and McDonald’s, and the eventual sale of Fanbytes for tens of millions.</p><p><br></p><p>In this deeply personal conversation, Timothy opens up about identity, grief, ambition, and the realities behind success. He speaks candidly about losing his father, the pressure of leadership, mistakes made with early money, and why gratitude, not flash, is his real measure of wealth.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a powerful episode about <strong>purpose over perception</strong>, <strong>long-term thinking</strong>, and why believing in yourself — even before anyone else does — can change everything.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo Gilligan is joined by entrepreneur, author, and investor <strong>Timothy Armoo</strong>, one of the most influential voices shaping modern business and Gen Z culture.</p><p>Raised between Ghana and South London, Timothy’s journey began on a fourth-floor council estate on Old Kent Road — before founding <strong>Fanbytes</strong> from his university bedroom at just 21. What followed was a meteoric rise: Forbes 30 Under 30, partnerships with global brands like Nike and McDonald’s, and the eventual sale of Fanbytes for tens of millions.</p><p><br></p><p>In this deeply personal conversation, Timothy opens up about identity, grief, ambition, and the realities behind success. He speaks candidly about losing his father, the pressure of leadership, mistakes made with early money, and why gratitude, not flash, is his real measure of wealth.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a powerful episode about <strong>purpose over perception</strong>, <strong>long-term thinking</strong>, and why believing in yourself — even before anyone else does — can change everything.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f8b808ec-bd8c-449d-936d-66502ac6c95d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f8b808ec-bd8c-449d-936d-66502ac6c95d.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=f8b808ec-bd8c-449d-936d-66502ac6c95d" length="71753187" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>73</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Chosen Roles Only: Malachi Kirby on Discipline, Risk &amp; Longevity</title><itunes:title>Chosen Roles Only: Malachi Kirby on Discipline, Risk &amp; Longevity</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo Gilligan is joined by <strong>BAFTA Award-winning actor Malachi Kirby</strong> for a powerful conversation about craft, courage, and carving your own lane.</p><p>Growing up in Battersea, Malachi found acting through local drama classes before becoming part of a generation-defining wave of British talent. From portraying <strong>Kunta Kinte</strong> in <em>Roots</em>, to his BAFTA-winning performance in Steve McQueen’s <em>Small Axe</em>, to <em>Black Mirror</em> and now <strong>series two of A Thousand Blows</strong> on Disney+, Malachi reflects on the roles that shaped him — and the ones he turned down.</p><p><br></p><p>They talk about introversion, identity, trusting instinct over hype, navigating pressure after awards, and why movement — creatively and personally — has been central to Malachi’s life. Honest, reflective, and deeply grounded, this episode is about <strong>longevity over noise</strong>, <strong>truth over performance</strong>, and building something that lasts.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo Gilligan is joined by <strong>BAFTA Award-winning actor Malachi Kirby</strong> for a powerful conversation about craft, courage, and carving your own lane.</p><p>Growing up in Battersea, Malachi found acting through local drama classes before becoming part of a generation-defining wave of British talent. From portraying <strong>Kunta Kinte</strong> in <em>Roots</em>, to his BAFTA-winning performance in Steve McQueen’s <em>Small Axe</em>, to <em>Black Mirror</em> and now <strong>series two of A Thousand Blows</strong> on Disney+, Malachi reflects on the roles that shaped him — and the ones he turned down.</p><p><br></p><p>They talk about introversion, identity, trusting instinct over hype, navigating pressure after awards, and why movement — creatively and personally — has been central to Malachi’s life. Honest, reflective, and deeply grounded, this episode is about <strong>longevity over noise</strong>, <strong>truth over performance</strong>, and building something that lasts.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e2eb55f-dd2e-45e6-b9ad-cd5e13ce0af0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5e2eb55f-dd2e-45e6-b9ad-cd5e13ce0af0.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=5e2eb55f-dd2e-45e6-b9ad-cd5e13ce0af0" length="49286627" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>51:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>72</podcast:episode></item><item><title>From Shakespeare to Black Ops: Hammed Animashaun on Craft, Comedy &amp; Carving Your Own Lane</title><itunes:title>From Shakespeare to Black Ops: Hammed Animashaun on Craft, Comedy &amp; Carving Your Own Lane</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of the UK’s most exciting and thoughtful actors, <strong>Hammed Animashaun</strong>.</p><p>From growing up in East London to finding his voice through performance, Hamed reflects on his journey from youth theatre to Shakespeare, blockbuster fantasy (<em>The Wheel of Time</em>), and his BAFTA-nominated role as the unforgettable K in BBC’s <em>Black Ops</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>They talk about discipline, identity, creative patience, and why not every success story needs a Hollywood relocation. Hamed opens up about the realities of stage vs screen, the pressure of awards season, the long waits between jobs, and the importance of staying grounded while navigating success.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of the UK’s most exciting and thoughtful actors, <strong>Hammed Animashaun</strong>.</p><p>From growing up in East London to finding his voice through performance, Hamed reflects on his journey from youth theatre to Shakespeare, blockbuster fantasy (<em>The Wheel of Time</em>), and his BAFTA-nominated role as the unforgettable K in BBC’s <em>Black Ops</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>They talk about discipline, identity, creative patience, and why not every success story needs a Hollywood relocation. Hamed opens up about the realities of stage vs screen, the pressure of awards season, the long waits between jobs, and the importance of staying grounded while navigating success.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b97413bb-7712-4591-abbc-3e874c463b1a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b97413bb-7712-4591-abbc-3e874c463b1a.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=b97413bb-7712-4591-abbc-3e874c463b1a" length="72576985" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>71</podcast:episode></item><item><title>David Larbi</title><itunes:title>David Larbi</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>David Larbi joins Mo Gilligan on the&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>&nbsp;podcast for a warm, honest conversation about creativity, purpose, and finding happiness in everyday life. David opens up about his upbringing, early love for music and football, and how writing became a way to understand himself and the world around him. He reflects on growing up with big expectations, navigating university, and learning to trust his creative instincts — even when the path didn’t look traditional or secure.</p><p>As the conversation unfolds, Mo and David dive into the realities of chasing a creative life: rejection, money pressures, vulnerability, and the emotional weight of being seen. David speaks candidly about writing&nbsp;<em>Frequently Happy</em>, the impact it’s had on readers around the world, and the responsibility that comes with sharing your inner world so openly. Thoughtful, funny, and deeply human, this episode is a reminder that happiness isn’t something you arrive at — it’s something you practise, moment by moment.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>David Larbi joins Mo Gilligan on the&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>&nbsp;podcast for a warm, honest conversation about creativity, purpose, and finding happiness in everyday life. David opens up about his upbringing, early love for music and football, and how writing became a way to understand himself and the world around him. He reflects on growing up with big expectations, navigating university, and learning to trust his creative instincts — even when the path didn’t look traditional or secure.</p><p>As the conversation unfolds, Mo and David dive into the realities of chasing a creative life: rejection, money pressures, vulnerability, and the emotional weight of being seen. David speaks candidly about writing&nbsp;<em>Frequently Happy</em>, the impact it’s had on readers around the world, and the responsibility that comes with sharing your inner world so openly. Thoughtful, funny, and deeply human, this episode is a reminder that happiness isn’t something you arrive at — it’s something you practise, moment by moment.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e4a98592-2e03-4cd2-877c-bfda0a7ec392</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e4a98592-2e03-4cd2-877c-bfda0a7ec392.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=e4a98592-2e03-4cd2-877c-bfda0a7ec392" length="63297873" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>70</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Rudi Lickwood: A True OG Stand Up Comedian</title><itunes:title>Rudi Lickwood: A True OG Stand Up Comedian</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful and hilarious episode, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of the original architects of Black British comedy — the incomparable&nbsp;<strong>Rudi Lickwood</strong>. From his early days as an Eddie Murphy lookalike&nbsp;to becoming a razor-sharp social commentator who reshaped the narrative of Black British identity on stage, Rudi shares 38 years’ worth of stories, wisdom, and war wounds.</p><p>Rudi opens up about navigating hostile classrooms, systemic biases, and rebuilding himself to become a headliner across the UK. He breaks down the birth of the Black comedy circuit&nbsp;and the ongoing fight with gatekeepers who shaped (and limited) British TV.</p><p>Mo and Rudi go deep on craft, legacy, timing, audience psychology, and the power of standing on each other’s shoulders. From military tours in Afghanistan to the peak Jongleurs era, this is a masterclass in comedy, survival, culture, and purpose.</p><p>A thoughtful, funny, and essential conversation with a true OG.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful and hilarious episode, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of the original architects of Black British comedy — the incomparable&nbsp;<strong>Rudi Lickwood</strong>. From his early days as an Eddie Murphy lookalike&nbsp;to becoming a razor-sharp social commentator who reshaped the narrative of Black British identity on stage, Rudi shares 38 years’ worth of stories, wisdom, and war wounds.</p><p>Rudi opens up about navigating hostile classrooms, systemic biases, and rebuilding himself to become a headliner across the UK. He breaks down the birth of the Black comedy circuit&nbsp;and the ongoing fight with gatekeepers who shaped (and limited) British TV.</p><p>Mo and Rudi go deep on craft, legacy, timing, audience psychology, and the power of standing on each other’s shoulders. From military tours in Afghanistan to the peak Jongleurs era, this is a masterclass in comedy, survival, culture, and purpose.</p><p>A thoughtful, funny, and essential conversation with a true OG.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">06e0d065-157d-4dff-9b16-cddb9ddf8ef1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/06e0d065-157d-4dff-9b16-cddb9ddf8ef1.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=06e0d065-157d-4dff-9b16-cddb9ddf8ef1" length="78805831" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:22:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>69</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/1593956b-d411-4525-8a5a-e92f1006b940/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Lessons in Resilience: How Dean Forbes Transformed His Challenges into Opportunities</title><itunes:title>Lessons in Resilience: How Dean Forbes Transformed His Challenges into Opportunities</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle, End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of the UK’s most dynamic tech leaders —&nbsp;<strong>Dean Forbes</strong>&nbsp;— a man who went from growing up on a South London estate, juggling responsibility at home and dreams of playing professional football, to leading companies through&nbsp;<strong>multi-billion euro exits</strong>&nbsp;and championing social mobility at scale.</p><p>Mo and Dean dive deep into the&nbsp;<strong>resilience, humour, and hustle</strong>&nbsp;that shaped Dean’s journey, unpacking how those early experiences fuelled his rise from telesales to the boardroom, and why he’s now using his platform to empower the next generation through the&nbsp;<strong>Forbes Family Group</strong>. It’s a powerful, inspiring conversation about identity, ambition, and breaking ceilings — all delivered with the honesty, vulnerability and laughs you’d expect when these two worlds collide.</p><p>Companies mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li> Forbes </li><li> Vodafone </li><li> Motorola </li><li> Oracle </li><li> HSBC </li><li> Morgan Stanley </li><li> Google </li><li> Crystal Palace </li><li> ACLT </li><li> Partners Group </li><li> Andy Warhol </li><li> Basquiat </li><li> Jamiroquai </li></ul><br/>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle, End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of the UK’s most dynamic tech leaders —&nbsp;<strong>Dean Forbes</strong>&nbsp;— a man who went from growing up on a South London estate, juggling responsibility at home and dreams of playing professional football, to leading companies through&nbsp;<strong>multi-billion euro exits</strong>&nbsp;and championing social mobility at scale.</p><p>Mo and Dean dive deep into the&nbsp;<strong>resilience, humour, and hustle</strong>&nbsp;that shaped Dean’s journey, unpacking how those early experiences fuelled his rise from telesales to the boardroom, and why he’s now using his platform to empower the next generation through the&nbsp;<strong>Forbes Family Group</strong>. It’s a powerful, inspiring conversation about identity, ambition, and breaking ceilings — all delivered with the honesty, vulnerability and laughs you’d expect when these two worlds collide.</p><p>Companies mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li> Forbes </li><li> Vodafone </li><li> Motorola </li><li> Oracle </li><li> HSBC </li><li> Morgan Stanley </li><li> Google </li><li> Crystal Palace </li><li> ACLT </li><li> Partners Group </li><li> Andy Warhol </li><li> Basquiat </li><li> Jamiroquai </li></ul><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">82f8663f-9a42-4e18-9668-5b03c3641fa4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/82f8663f-9a42-4e18-9668-5b03c3641fa4.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=82f8663f-9a42-4e18-9668-5b03c3641fa4" length="80599711" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:23:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>68</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Russell Howard: Comedy, Fame &amp; Fatherhood</title><itunes:title>Russell Howard: Comedy, Fame &amp; Fatherhood</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Mo Gilligan sits down with the globally loved, relentlessly funny Russell Howard for a wide-open conversation packed with belly laughs, proper honesty, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.</p><p>From touring the world to becoming a dad, to breaking down how comedy really works, Russell brings his trademark mix of warmth, sharpness and pure silliness. We dig into Bristol life, TV fame, Mock the Week battles, global touring chaos, and his brand-new tour “Don’t Tell The Algorithm.”</p><p><br></p><p>If you love stand-up, creativity, or just want an hour where you feel good about the world again — this episode delivers.</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 Expect:</p><p> • Mo &amp; Russell’s unfiltered chat about the grind, the glow-ups, and the gig disasters</p><p> • Finding a balance with a career and family life.</p><p> • Why laughter is STILL the best way to understand the world</p><p><br></p><p>Tap in, laugh hard, and share this with someone who needs a lift.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mo Gilligan sits down with the globally loved, relentlessly funny Russell Howard for a wide-open conversation packed with belly laughs, proper honesty, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.</p><p>From touring the world to becoming a dad, to breaking down how comedy really works, Russell brings his trademark mix of warmth, sharpness and pure silliness. We dig into Bristol life, TV fame, Mock the Week battles, global touring chaos, and his brand-new tour “Don’t Tell The Algorithm.”</p><p><br></p><p>If you love stand-up, creativity, or just want an hour where you feel good about the world again — this episode delivers.</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 Expect:</p><p> • Mo &amp; Russell’s unfiltered chat about the grind, the glow-ups, and the gig disasters</p><p> • Finding a balance with a career and family life.</p><p> • Why laughter is STILL the best way to understand the world</p><p><br></p><p>Tap in, laugh hard, and share this with someone who needs a lift.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">888a1db5-6178-474b-991a-42e0b4e80d02</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/888a1db5-6178-474b-991a-42e0b4e80d02.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=888a1db5-6178-474b-991a-42e0b4e80d02" length="83084061" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:26:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>67</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2b935407-ba39-4c3b-bd2a-9dc2e9ea29ca/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Footballer LEGEND, Joe Cole</title><itunes:title>Footballer LEGEND, Joe Cole</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of England’s most naturally gifted footballers:&nbsp;<strong>Joe Cole</strong>. From breaking through at West Ham as a teenage prodigy, to winning Premier League titles with Chelsea, to representing England at&nbsp;<strong>three World Cups</strong>, Joe has lived the full spectrum of the beautiful game.</p><p>In this episode, Joe opens up about:</p><p><br></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>Growing up in Paddington &amp; Camden and learning football in London cages</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>Why he didn’t play academy football until age 11</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>The madness of Sunday League vs. stepping onto world-class pitches</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>The pressure of debuting in the Premier League as a teenager</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>Playing alongside legends like Lampard, Carrick, Rio &amp; Wrighty</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>Being a flare player in an era where you got kicked for it</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>His new book&nbsp;</em><strong><em>Luxury Player</em></strong><em>&nbsp;and what he learned looking back on his career</em></p><p><br></p><p>Joe also reflects on how the game has changed—from grassroots culture to VAR—and what today’s young stars face on and off the pitch.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s honest, insightful, funny, and full of unbelievable stories.</p><p><strong>Tap in and enjoy the conversation with the legendary Joe Cole.</strong></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of England’s most naturally gifted footballers:&nbsp;<strong>Joe Cole</strong>. From breaking through at West Ham as a teenage prodigy, to winning Premier League titles with Chelsea, to representing England at&nbsp;<strong>three World Cups</strong>, Joe has lived the full spectrum of the beautiful game.</p><p>In this episode, Joe opens up about:</p><p><br></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>Growing up in Paddington &amp; Camden and learning football in London cages</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>Why he didn’t play academy football until age 11</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>The madness of Sunday League vs. stepping onto world-class pitches</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>The pressure of debuting in the Premier League as a teenager</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>Playing alongside legends like Lampard, Carrick, Rio &amp; Wrighty</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>Being a flare player in an era where you got kicked for it</em></p><p>⚽&nbsp;<em>His new book&nbsp;</em><strong><em>Luxury Player</em></strong><em>&nbsp;and what he learned looking back on his career</em></p><p><br></p><p>Joe also reflects on how the game has changed—from grassroots culture to VAR—and what today’s young stars face on and off the pitch.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s honest, insightful, funny, and full of unbelievable stories.</p><p><strong>Tap in and enjoy the conversation with the legendary Joe Cole.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ecaa797b-2fc9-4c2e-9095-4e71373e4bd1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ecaa797b-2fc9-4c2e-9095-4e71373e4bd1.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=ecaa797b-2fc9-4c2e-9095-4e71373e4bd1" length="75682004" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:18:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>66</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>DJ MAK10</title><itunes:title>DJ MAK10</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo Gilligan sits down with the one and only&nbsp;<strong>DJ Mak 10</strong>&nbsp;— the original architect of the grime sound and heartbeat of the legendary N.A.S.T.Y Crew. From spinning vinyl in East London bedrooms to uniting&nbsp;<strong>Wiley</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Dizzee Rascal</strong>&nbsp;two decades later, Mak 10’s story is pure UK music history.</p><p>They dive into his roots growing up with five brothers, his dad’s reggae band influence, and the wild early days of pirate radio and sidewinders. Mak 10 opens up about taking grime back to the streets — literally — with his now-iconic outdoor sets across London. Expect raw nostalgia, laughter, and serious insight into what it takes to be a pioneer who’s still pushing the culture forward.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo Gilligan sits down with the one and only&nbsp;<strong>DJ Mak 10</strong>&nbsp;— the original architect of the grime sound and heartbeat of the legendary N.A.S.T.Y Crew. From spinning vinyl in East London bedrooms to uniting&nbsp;<strong>Wiley</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Dizzee Rascal</strong>&nbsp;two decades later, Mak 10’s story is pure UK music history.</p><p>They dive into his roots growing up with five brothers, his dad’s reggae band influence, and the wild early days of pirate radio and sidewinders. Mak 10 opens up about taking grime back to the streets — literally — with his now-iconic outdoor sets across London. Expect raw nostalgia, laughter, and serious insight into what it takes to be a pioneer who’s still pushing the culture forward.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8167f247-eef2-4402-9615-e2af4de095b6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8167f247-eef2-4402-9615-e2af4de095b6.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=8167f247-eef2-4402-9615-e2af4de095b6" length="64394598" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>65</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Singer/ Songwriter Leigh-Anne Pinnock</title><itunes:title>Singer/ Songwriter Leigh-Anne Pinnock</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>From girl group superstardom to carving her path as a solo artist, Leigh-Anne Pinnock sits down with Mo Gilligan to talk beginnings, balance, and being boldly independent. In this candid conversation, Leigh-Anne opens up about life after Little Mix, embracing motherhood, finding her creative freedom, and the lessons behind her powerful documentary&nbsp;<em>Race, Pop &amp; Power.</em></p><p>They dive into her musical roots, the pressure of fame, her evolving identity, and what it really means to be an artist on her own terms. Honest, funny, and deeply human—this is Leigh-Anne Pinnock like you’ve never heard her before.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From girl group superstardom to carving her path as a solo artist, Leigh-Anne Pinnock sits down with Mo Gilligan to talk beginnings, balance, and being boldly independent. In this candid conversation, Leigh-Anne opens up about life after Little Mix, embracing motherhood, finding her creative freedom, and the lessons behind her powerful documentary&nbsp;<em>Race, Pop &amp; Power.</em></p><p>They dive into her musical roots, the pressure of fame, her evolving identity, and what it really means to be an artist on her own terms. Honest, funny, and deeply human—this is Leigh-Anne Pinnock like you’ve never heard her before.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8deffc54-633d-42f9-9e27-9277e2ad3a53</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8deffc54-633d-42f9-9e27-9277e2ad3a53.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=8deffc54-633d-42f9-9e27-9277e2ad3a53" length="50209481" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>64</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Kane Brown: Resilience, Real Talk, and the Art of Reinvention</title><itunes:title>Kane Brown: Resilience, Real Talk, and the Art of Reinvention</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week on&nbsp;<em>Beginning Middle End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of the UK’s most authentic and resilient comedians — the legendary&nbsp;<strong>Kane Brown</strong>. From growing up in South London and becoming a father at 22, to building a property empire and then losing it all in the 2008 crash, Kane’s story is one of grit, growth, and finding laughter through life’s hardest lessons.</p><p>He opens up about rediscovering himself through comedy, the power of self-belief, and building his own lane when the mainstream wouldn’t open its doors. Expect real talk, hilarious stories, and sharp reflections on fame, family, and what it takes to truly own your craft.</p><p>Whether you know him from&nbsp;<em>Rated 18</em> or his viral videos this episode shows you the man behind the mic — raw, reflective, and funny as ever.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week on&nbsp;<em>Beginning Middle End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of the UK’s most authentic and resilient comedians — the legendary&nbsp;<strong>Kane Brown</strong>. From growing up in South London and becoming a father at 22, to building a property empire and then losing it all in the 2008 crash, Kane’s story is one of grit, growth, and finding laughter through life’s hardest lessons.</p><p>He opens up about rediscovering himself through comedy, the power of self-belief, and building his own lane when the mainstream wouldn’t open its doors. Expect real talk, hilarious stories, and sharp reflections on fame, family, and what it takes to truly own your craft.</p><p>Whether you know him from&nbsp;<em>Rated 18</em> or his viral videos this episode shows you the man behind the mic — raw, reflective, and funny as ever.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9612e70a-67b6-45b9-886a-faf476bd1977</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9612e70a-67b6-45b9-886a-faf476bd1977.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=9612e70a-67b6-45b9-886a-faf476bd1977" length="73101524" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>63</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Tv Presenter Extraordinaire, Angellica Bell</title><itunes:title>Tv Presenter Extraordinaire, Angellica Bell</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo sits down with the iconic&nbsp;<strong>Angellica Bell</strong>, whose 25-year career has made her one of British television’s most beloved presenters. From&nbsp;<em>CBBC</em>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<em>The One Show</em>, Angellica opens up about her journey from paper rounds and McDonald’s shifts to primetime success.</p><p>Mo and Angellica reflect on growing up black in British TV, breaking barriers, surviving live television, and staying grounded through it all.  </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Mo sits down with the iconic&nbsp;<strong>Angellica Bell</strong>, whose 25-year career has made her one of British television’s most beloved presenters. From&nbsp;<em>CBBC</em>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<em>The One Show</em>, Angellica opens up about her journey from paper rounds and McDonald’s shifts to primetime success.</p><p>Mo and Angellica reflect on growing up black in British TV, breaking barriers, surviving live television, and staying grounded through it all.  </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4af3a750-2fb4-407d-ab5f-30cc3ae9c813</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4af3a750-2fb4-407d-ab5f-30cc3ae9c813.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=4af3a750-2fb4-407d-ab5f-30cc3ae9c813" length="80035467" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:23:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>62</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>UK Stand Up Comedy Legend, SLIM</title><itunes:title>UK Stand Up Comedy Legend, SLIM</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Comedy legend&nbsp;<strong>Slim</strong>&nbsp;joins&nbsp;<strong>Mo Gilligan</strong>&nbsp;for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversation on&nbsp;<em>The Beginning, The Middle &amp; The End</em>. From driving London buses to performing at the Hollywood Comedy Store, Slim shares 30+ years of stories, lessons, and wisdom from one of the most influential careers in British comedy. Expect hilarious tales about his early gigs, his first ever set at Hackney Empire, wild Real Deal Comedy Jam tours, and how he went from the bus depot to the London Palladium.</p><p>💬 It’s heartfelt, funny, and full of gems from one of the godfathers of UK stand-up.</p><p>#MoGilligan #Slim #Podcast #StandUpComedy #BeginningMiddleEnd</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Comedy legend&nbsp;<strong>Slim</strong>&nbsp;joins&nbsp;<strong>Mo Gilligan</strong>&nbsp;for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversation on&nbsp;<em>The Beginning, The Middle &amp; The End</em>. From driving London buses to performing at the Hollywood Comedy Store, Slim shares 30+ years of stories, lessons, and wisdom from one of the most influential careers in British comedy. Expect hilarious tales about his early gigs, his first ever set at Hackney Empire, wild Real Deal Comedy Jam tours, and how he went from the bus depot to the London Palladium.</p><p>💬 It’s heartfelt, funny, and full of gems from one of the godfathers of UK stand-up.</p><p>#MoGilligan #Slim #Podcast #StandUpComedy #BeginningMiddleEnd</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d2ee23fd-2b84-43f7-b8fa-92eed36a0e65</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d2ee23fd-2b84-43f7-b8fa-92eed36a0e65.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=d2ee23fd-2b84-43f7-b8fa-92eed36a0e65" length="85782823" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:29:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>61</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Comedian Scott Bennett</title><itunes:title>Comedian Scott Bennett</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>ne of the UK’s most loved comedians,&nbsp;<strong>Scott Bennett</strong>, brings his&nbsp;<em>Northern charm</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>razor-sharp observational wit</em>&nbsp;to Mo Gilligan’s&nbsp;<strong>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</strong>&nbsp;podcast. In this episode, Scott gets real about:</p><p>🔥&nbsp;<strong>From Product Designer to Comedy Star</strong>&nbsp;— how he quit his “safe” career to chase the stage.</p><p>❤️&nbsp;<strong>Turning Family Struggle Into Strength</strong>&nbsp;— how his hit show&nbsp;<em>Blood Sugar Baby</em>&nbsp;raised awareness of his daughter’s rare genetic condition.</p><p>😂&nbsp;<strong>Backstage Stories &amp; Big Laughs</strong>&nbsp;— from smashing club gigs to touring with legends like Michael McIntyre &amp; John Bishop.</p><p><br></p><p>A must-listen for comedy fans and dream-chasers alike — raw, funny, and full of heart.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ne of the UK’s most loved comedians,&nbsp;<strong>Scott Bennett</strong>, brings his&nbsp;<em>Northern charm</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>razor-sharp observational wit</em>&nbsp;to Mo Gilligan’s&nbsp;<strong>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</strong>&nbsp;podcast. In this episode, Scott gets real about:</p><p>🔥&nbsp;<strong>From Product Designer to Comedy Star</strong>&nbsp;— how he quit his “safe” career to chase the stage.</p><p>❤️&nbsp;<strong>Turning Family Struggle Into Strength</strong>&nbsp;— how his hit show&nbsp;<em>Blood Sugar Baby</em>&nbsp;raised awareness of his daughter’s rare genetic condition.</p><p>😂&nbsp;<strong>Backstage Stories &amp; Big Laughs</strong>&nbsp;— from smashing club gigs to touring with legends like Michael McIntyre &amp; John Bishop.</p><p><br></p><p>A must-listen for comedy fans and dream-chasers alike — raw, funny, and full of heart.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">12162121-00f5-4be5-a6c6-f8768c22f01d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/12162121-00f5-4be5-a6c6-f8768c22f01d.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=12162121-00f5-4be5-a6c6-f8768c22f01d" length="81476590" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:24:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>60</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>From Blueprints to BAFTAs: Adjani Salmon</title><itunes:title>From Blueprints to BAFTAs: Adjani Salmon</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>BAFTA-winning actor, writer, and director Adjani Salmon joins Mo Gilligan to share his journey from studying architecture to becoming the creative force behind&nbsp;<em>Dreaming Whilst Black</em>. Raised in Jamaica and returning to London at 18, Adjani reflects on cultural shifts, film school lessons, and the hustle of self-funding his web series that grew into one of the UK’s most acclaimed shows. He opens up about pressure, persistence, navigating the industry post-Black Lives Matter, and even making it onto&nbsp;<em>Doctor Who</em>. A conversation full of honesty, humour, and inspiration about carving your own lane in the creative world.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BAFTA-winning actor, writer, and director Adjani Salmon joins Mo Gilligan to share his journey from studying architecture to becoming the creative force behind&nbsp;<em>Dreaming Whilst Black</em>. Raised in Jamaica and returning to London at 18, Adjani reflects on cultural shifts, film school lessons, and the hustle of self-funding his web series that grew into one of the UK’s most acclaimed shows. He opens up about pressure, persistence, navigating the industry post-Black Lives Matter, and even making it onto&nbsp;<em>Doctor Who</em>. A conversation full of honesty, humour, and inspiration about carving your own lane in the creative world.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">39f4a8b2-cba6-4e34-b378-0781a6c98048</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/39f4a8b2-cba6-4e34-b378-0781a6c98048.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=39f4a8b2-cba6-4e34-b378-0781a6c98048" length="58876283" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>59</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Stand Up Comedian Rhys James</title><itunes:title>Stand Up Comedian Rhys James</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Comedian Rhys James joins Mo Gilligan on&nbsp;<em>Beginning Middle End</em>&nbsp;to talk about his journey from Hertfordshire open mics to becoming one of the sharpest voices in UK stand-up. They dive into his awkward teenage years, disastrous romantic gestures, and how he hustled his way through comedy competitions and the Edinburgh Fringe. Rhys also opens up about finding his comic voice, surviving tough gigs, and what it’s like going from writing poetry for girls at school to writing a book,&nbsp;<em>You’ll Like It When You Get There</em>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Comedian Rhys James joins Mo Gilligan on&nbsp;<em>Beginning Middle End</em>&nbsp;to talk about his journey from Hertfordshire open mics to becoming one of the sharpest voices in UK stand-up. They dive into his awkward teenage years, disastrous romantic gestures, and how he hustled his way through comedy competitions and the Edinburgh Fringe. Rhys also opens up about finding his comic voice, surviving tough gigs, and what it’s like going from writing poetry for girls at school to writing a book,&nbsp;<em>You’ll Like It When You Get There</em>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4ed6d979-5ed5-45c9-8589-c6eb8d67174b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4ed6d979-5ed5-45c9-8589-c6eb8d67174b.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=4ed6d979-5ed5-45c9-8589-c6eb8d67174b" length="76935881" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:20:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>58</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Nick Helm: From One-Star Reviews to Rock Star Comedy</title><itunes:title>Nick Helm: From One-Star Reviews to Rock Star Comedy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle, End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with comedian, musician, actor, and writer&nbsp;<strong>Nick Helm</strong>— a true force of nature in British comedy. From his early days battling one-star reviews in Edinburgh, to breaking out with his explosive, music-fuelled stand-up and starring in the BAFTA-winning sitcom&nbsp;<em>Uncle</em>, Nick shares the highs, lows, and lessons from his unique journey. Expect candid chat about the grind of the comedy circuit, the chaos of Edinburgh, finding his voice through stand-up, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle, End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with comedian, musician, actor, and writer&nbsp;<strong>Nick Helm</strong>— a true force of nature in British comedy. From his early days battling one-star reviews in Edinburgh, to breaking out with his explosive, music-fuelled stand-up and starring in the BAFTA-winning sitcom&nbsp;<em>Uncle</em>, Nick shares the highs, lows, and lessons from his unique journey. Expect candid chat about the grind of the comedy circuit, the chaos of Edinburgh, finding his voice through stand-up, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">68321049-96c1-4891-bfe5-bcb436ff2e52</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/68321049-96c1-4891-bfe5-bcb436ff2e52.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=68321049-96c1-4891-bfe5-bcb436ff2e52" length="70238921" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:13:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>57</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Actor Adrian Lester - Choirboy to CBE</title><itunes:title>Actor Adrian Lester - Choirboy to CBE</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>From choirboy to CBE, Adrian Lester’s journey is the stuff of legend. On this episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle, End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with the acclaimed actor to talk about growing up in Birmingham, discovering the power of performance in a church choir, and carving out a career that’s taken him from RADA to Olivier Awards, Hustle, and beyond. With stories of resilience, craft, and the lessons learned on stage and screen, Adrian reflects on legacy, longevity, and why he still loves the thrill of live theatre. Engaging, funny, and full of gems for anyone chasing their passion—this is one you won’t want to miss.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From choirboy to CBE, Adrian Lester’s journey is the stuff of legend. On this episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle, End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with the acclaimed actor to talk about growing up in Birmingham, discovering the power of performance in a church choir, and carving out a career that’s taken him from RADA to Olivier Awards, Hustle, and beyond. With stories of resilience, craft, and the lessons learned on stage and screen, Adrian reflects on legacy, longevity, and why he still loves the thrill of live theatre. Engaging, funny, and full of gems for anyone chasing their passion—this is one you won’t want to miss.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">33354744-aacc-413c-9cfc-bc04389a0fac</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/33354744-aacc-413c-9cfc-bc04389a0fac.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=33354744-aacc-413c-9cfc-bc04389a0fac" length="82005726" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:25:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>56</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Aml Ameen</title><itunes:title>Aml Ameen</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week on&nbsp;<em>The Beginning, Middle and End Podcast</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with actor, writer, and director&nbsp;<strong>Aml Ameen</strong>&nbsp;— a man whose journey is as powerful as the roles he’s played.</p><p>From bursting onto our screens in the cult-classic&nbsp;<em>Kidulthood</em>&nbsp;to holding his own on&nbsp;<em>The Bill</em>, Aml takes us back to those early London days and the rise of Black British culture that shaped him. He opens up about the pride of returning home, the reality of fame across the Atlantic, and the unexpected ways his work has impacted lives — including one fan who said Aml’s journey&nbsp;<em>saved his own</em>.</p><p>In this inspiring conversation, Aml shares stories of growing up in a family rooted in community leadership, navigating Hollywood, partying with Prince, and ultimately finding his voice behind the camera with projects like&nbsp;<em>Boxing Day</em>. With 20 years in the game, he reflects on his legacy — not just as an actor, but as a storyteller determined to celebrate culture, love, and the richness of Black British identity.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week on&nbsp;<em>The Beginning, Middle and End Podcast</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with actor, writer, and director&nbsp;<strong>Aml Ameen</strong>&nbsp;— a man whose journey is as powerful as the roles he’s played.</p><p>From bursting onto our screens in the cult-classic&nbsp;<em>Kidulthood</em>&nbsp;to holding his own on&nbsp;<em>The Bill</em>, Aml takes us back to those early London days and the rise of Black British culture that shaped him. He opens up about the pride of returning home, the reality of fame across the Atlantic, and the unexpected ways his work has impacted lives — including one fan who said Aml’s journey&nbsp;<em>saved his own</em>.</p><p>In this inspiring conversation, Aml shares stories of growing up in a family rooted in community leadership, navigating Hollywood, partying with Prince, and ultimately finding his voice behind the camera with projects like&nbsp;<em>Boxing Day</em>. With 20 years in the game, he reflects on his legacy — not just as an actor, but as a storyteller determined to celebrate culture, love, and the richness of Black British identity.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b669d9fc-611e-4e0f-a25e-35e1e737b369</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b669d9fc-611e-4e0f-a25e-35e1e737b369.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=b669d9fc-611e-4e0f-a25e-35e1e737b369" length="79706533" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:23:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>55</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>The Extraordinary Rise of Victor Ray</title><itunes:title>The Extraordinary Rise of Victor Ray</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>From&nbsp;<strong>busking on the streets of Newcastle</strong>&nbsp;to selling out shows across the world, Victor Ray’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. On this week’s&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle, End</em>&nbsp;with Mo Gilligan, Victor opens up about his journey — from shy kid with a big voice to viral sensation, from wedding bands to international stages. He shares the grind of busking, the power of social media, the highs of touring, and his vision for the legacy he wants to leave behind. Inspiring, raw, and full of heart — this is Victor Ray like you’ve never heard him before.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From&nbsp;<strong>busking on the streets of Newcastle</strong>&nbsp;to selling out shows across the world, Victor Ray’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. On this week’s&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle, End</em>&nbsp;with Mo Gilligan, Victor opens up about his journey — from shy kid with a big voice to viral sensation, from wedding bands to international stages. He shares the grind of busking, the power of social media, the highs of touring, and his vision for the legacy he wants to leave behind. Inspiring, raw, and full of heart — this is Victor Ray like you’ve never heard him before.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">651df26c-559e-4d28-8dce-5980fd0fe1b0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/651df26c-559e-4d28-8dce-5980fd0fe1b0.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=651df26c-559e-4d28-8dce-5980fd0fe1b0" length="59646164" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>54</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>TV Stand Up Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi</title><itunes:title>TV Stand Up Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi joins Mo Gilligan on the&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>&nbsp;podcast for a lively and revealing conversation about his journey from West End musical theatre performer and nightclub bouncer to award-nominated stand-up comedian. In this episode, Emmanuel shares hilarious and heartfelt stories — from surviving the infamous Comedy Store Gong Show just four gigs in, to touring internationally, to how a near-death experience on stage reshaped his life goals. With Mo’s trademark banter, the pair swap tales about the hustle, the craft, and the joy of turning life’s dramas into laughter.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi joins Mo Gilligan on the&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>&nbsp;podcast for a lively and revealing conversation about his journey from West End musical theatre performer and nightclub bouncer to award-nominated stand-up comedian. In this episode, Emmanuel shares hilarious and heartfelt stories — from surviving the infamous Comedy Store Gong Show just four gigs in, to touring internationally, to how a near-death experience on stage reshaped his life goals. With Mo’s trademark banter, the pair swap tales about the hustle, the craft, and the joy of turning life’s dramas into laughter.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7eb9d3b3-1c8e-492b-bbf8-65f5c0ba8a39</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7eb9d3b3-1c8e-492b-bbf8-65f5c0ba8a39.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=7eb9d3b3-1c8e-492b-bbf8-65f5c0ba8a39" length="72191627" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>53</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>UK Music Icon: Wretch 32</title><itunes:title>UK Music Icon: Wretch 32</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>UK rap icon Wretch 32 joins Mo Gilligan for a deep and inspiring conversation on&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>. From pirate radio freestyles to chart-topping hits, Wretch reflects on his journey, the hustle behind the early grime scene, staying true to his lyrical craft, and the milestones that shaped him — from selling mixtapes by hand to performing on the Olympic stage. It’s an honest, funny, and thoughtful look at the beginning, middle, and legacy of one of Britain’s most respected wordsmiths.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UK rap icon Wretch 32 joins Mo Gilligan for a deep and inspiring conversation on&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>. From pirate radio freestyles to chart-topping hits, Wretch reflects on his journey, the hustle behind the early grime scene, staying true to his lyrical craft, and the milestones that shaped him — from selling mixtapes by hand to performing on the Olympic stage. It’s an honest, funny, and thoughtful look at the beginning, middle, and legacy of one of Britain’s most respected wordsmiths.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ce3d06d6-0576-408a-bbfd-e555c8ad9c43</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ce3d06d6-0576-408a-bbfd-e555c8ad9c43.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=ce3d06d6-0576-408a-bbfd-e555c8ad9c43" length="83865227" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:27:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>52</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Laura Smyth: From Classrooms to Comedy Clubs</title><itunes:title>Laura Smyth: From Classrooms to Comedy Clubs</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Beginning, Middle &amp; End podcast, Mo Gilligan sits down with the wildly funny and deeply relatable Laura Smyth — former East London teacher turned award-winning comedian. Laura shares her incredible journey from raising a child solo in temporary housing to lighting up comedy stages across the UK. With raw honesty and riotous humour, she opens up about teaching teens, growing up in Forest Gate, and how she found her voice in stand-up — Expect big laughs, real talk, and East London banter at its finest.</p><p>You can listen to Laura's brilliant new podcast, Shouldn't Laugh But...<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/shouldnt-laugh-but-laura-smyth-carmen-butcher/id1828432600" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Beginning, Middle &amp; End podcast, Mo Gilligan sits down with the wildly funny and deeply relatable Laura Smyth — former East London teacher turned award-winning comedian. Laura shares her incredible journey from raising a child solo in temporary housing to lighting up comedy stages across the UK. With raw honesty and riotous humour, she opens up about teaching teens, growing up in Forest Gate, and how she found her voice in stand-up — Expect big laughs, real talk, and East London banter at its finest.</p><p>You can listen to Laura's brilliant new podcast, Shouldn't Laugh But...<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/shouldnt-laugh-but-laura-smyth-carmen-butcher/id1828432600" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ad4a8173-64f3-49fc-8165-e7757bfa632c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ad4a8173-64f3-49fc-8165-e7757bfa632c.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=ad4a8173-64f3-49fc-8165-e7757bfa632c" length="64359907" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>51</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>TV &amp; RADIO LEGEND: Melvin Odoom</title><itunes:title>TV &amp; RADIO LEGEND: Melvin Odoom</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>, Mo Gilligan is joined by the ever-charismatic Melvin Odoom — presenter, DJ, and all-round entertainer. From rave flyers in Lewisham to fronting national radio and TV, Melvin reflects on his come-up through community, culture, and a hustle that never quit. The pair talk pirate radio, the importance of friendship and representation, and how a Ghanaian household and the South London streets shaped a media career that’s spanned MTV to&nbsp;<em>Strictly Come Dancing</em>. Full of laughs, love, and deep reflections — this is Melvin like you’ve never heard him before.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>, Mo Gilligan is joined by the ever-charismatic Melvin Odoom — presenter, DJ, and all-round entertainer. From rave flyers in Lewisham to fronting national radio and TV, Melvin reflects on his come-up through community, culture, and a hustle that never quit. The pair talk pirate radio, the importance of friendship and representation, and how a Ghanaian household and the South London streets shaped a media career that’s spanned MTV to&nbsp;<em>Strictly Come Dancing</em>. Full of laughs, love, and deep reflections — this is Melvin like you’ve never heard him before.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">70d41186-b9cd-4f57-8f0b-073da7ad60bc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/70d41186-b9cd-4f57-8f0b-073da7ad60bc.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=70d41186-b9cd-4f57-8f0b-073da7ad60bc" length="76929194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:20:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>50</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Tinie (Tempah): From Peckham to Platinum</title><itunes:title>Tinie (Tempah): From Peckham to Platinum</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with British music pioneer Tinie Tempah for an unfiltered journey through fame, legacy, and cultural impact. From growing up in Peckham to topping charts with "Pass Out," Tinie opens up about trailblazing through fashion, music, and business while carrying the hopes of a generation. The pair reflect on shared Southeast London roots, the overlooked sacrifices behind success, and why Tinie’s influence on Black British culture runs far deeper than the hits. It's honest, uplifting, and full of gems.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with British music pioneer Tinie Tempah for an unfiltered journey through fame, legacy, and cultural impact. From growing up in Peckham to topping charts with "Pass Out," Tinie opens up about trailblazing through fashion, music, and business while carrying the hopes of a generation. The pair reflect on shared Southeast London roots, the overlooked sacrifices behind success, and why Tinie’s influence on Black British culture runs far deeper than the hits. It's honest, uplifting, and full of gems.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d9b4032c-0f1a-4f5b-bc89-d7a0290f80fb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d9b4032c-0f1a-4f5b-bc89-d7a0290f80fb.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=d9b4032c-0f1a-4f5b-bc89-d7a0290f80fb" length="75879698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:19:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>49</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Comedian and Actor: Tom Davis</title><itunes:title>Comedian and Actor: Tom Davis</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week on&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with the brilliant Tom Davis — the BAFTA-winning creator, writer, and star of&nbsp;<em>Murder in Successville</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>King Gary</em>. From his early days as a scaffolder and market stall hustler to commanding the screen in&nbsp;<em>Wonka</em>&nbsp;and working alongside Steven Graham in gripping dramas, Tom shares the graft, grit, and growth behind his rise. Expect deep laughs, raw stories from the building site, reflections on comedy, class, and creativity — plus tales from the set of Soccer Aid, selling outrageous T-shirts at festivals, and his unforgettable audition stories. It’s a rich, honest, and hilarious ride with one of South London’s finest. Don’t miss it.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week on&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>, Mo Gilligan sits down with the brilliant Tom Davis — the BAFTA-winning creator, writer, and star of&nbsp;<em>Murder in Successville</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>King Gary</em>. From his early days as a scaffolder and market stall hustler to commanding the screen in&nbsp;<em>Wonka</em>&nbsp;and working alongside Steven Graham in gripping dramas, Tom shares the graft, grit, and growth behind his rise. Expect deep laughs, raw stories from the building site, reflections on comedy, class, and creativity — plus tales from the set of Soccer Aid, selling outrageous T-shirts at festivals, and his unforgettable audition stories. It’s a rich, honest, and hilarious ride with one of South London’s finest. Don’t miss it.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0a61a74d-7521-4564-969f-2bae12f2a6e5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0a61a74d-7521-4564-969f-2bae12f2a6e5.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=0a61a74d-7521-4564-969f-2bae12f2a6e5" length="62224136" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>48</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Estelle!</title><itunes:title>Estelle!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this soulful episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning Middle End</em>, Mo Gilligan is joined by the incomparable Estelle, who takes us on a journey from her vibrant childhood in West London to global stardom. With humour, grace, and candour, Estelle shares stories about growing up in a big Grenadian-Senegalese family, navigating the early days of the UK rap and R&amp;B scene, and the magic behind creating her Grammy-winning hit “American Boy.” From faith and family to fashion and fame, Estelle opens up about her resilience, reinvention, and the power of staying authentic. This episode is a celebration of culture, music, and everything in between.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this soulful episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning Middle End</em>, Mo Gilligan is joined by the incomparable Estelle, who takes us on a journey from her vibrant childhood in West London to global stardom. With humour, grace, and candour, Estelle shares stories about growing up in a big Grenadian-Senegalese family, navigating the early days of the UK rap and R&amp;B scene, and the magic behind creating her Grammy-winning hit “American Boy.” From faith and family to fashion and fame, Estelle opens up about her resilience, reinvention, and the power of staying authentic. 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In this refreshingly honest episode, Steph talks about growing up working-class, breaking into journalism via science and engineering, and carving out a space for her authentic self on-screen.</p><p>They dive into the challenges of motherhood, imposter syndrome, and the unexpected pressures that come with being a role model. Steph reflects on handling public scrutiny, staying grounded in fame, and learning to let go of guilt—whether at home or live on air.</p><p>Expect plenty of laughs, candid truths, and that unmistakable Northern grit.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From a council estate in Middlesbrough to the forefront of British broadcasting, Steph McGovern sits down with Mo Gilligan to unpack her journey through the lens of beginnings, middles, and endings. 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She candidly discusses the challenges of being a Black woman in the world of ballroom dancing, her transition to UK television, and the realities behind the glitz of red carpets and live performances.</p><p>The episode is packed with heartfelt anecdotes, including behind-the-scenes stories from&nbsp;<em>Strictly</em>, bonding with fellow panelists on&nbsp;<em>The Masked Dancer</em>, and the transformative experience of participating in&nbsp;<em>I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!</em>. Oti also opens up about personal growth, motherhood, and the unwavering support of her family.</p><p>Mo and Oti’s chemistry makes for an engaging, funny, and inspiring conversation that showcases Oti’s authenticity, drive, and enduring charisma.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mo-gilligan-beginning.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">63941084-1bd1-4fbd-b3a2-a51ec0c6c58e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdeb31-5666-497e-8c32-6e8fa7c9d1c8/CRoIza4knqbIAo05I1PCLUMU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/63941084-1bd1-4fbd-b3a2-a51ec0c6c58e.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=651e438b-3990-4e6d-a906-ce07be647886&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=63941084-1bd1-4fbd-b3a2-a51ec0c6c58e" length="72712404" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>44</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>UK Rap Royalty – Giggs</title><itunes:title>UK Rap Royalty – Giggs</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In a rare and candid conversation, UK rap legend&nbsp;<strong>Giggs</strong>&nbsp;sits down with comedian and presenter&nbsp;<strong>Mo Gilligan</strong>&nbsp;for an unforgettable episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>. From his early days in Peckham to redefining British rap culture, Giggs opens up about his journey, creative process, and the trials that shaped him into a true pioneer. Expect unfiltered laughs, powerful insights, and some surprising moments as Mo gets the Landlord talking like never before. This is one for the culture.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a rare and candid conversation, UK rap legend&nbsp;<strong>Giggs</strong>&nbsp;sits down with comedian and presenter&nbsp;<strong>Mo Gilligan</strong>&nbsp;for an unforgettable episode of&nbsp;<em>Beginning, Middle &amp; End</em>. From his early days in Peckham to redefining British rap culture, Giggs opens up about his journey, creative process, and the trials that shaped him into a true pioneer. Expect unfiltered laughs, powerful insights, and some surprising moments as Mo gets the Landlord talking like never before. 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Listeners are treated to candid discussions that highlight Deeney’s experiences both on and off the pitch, offering a deeper understanding of the man behind the athlete. 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His later albums, including&nbsp;Assume Form&nbsp;(2019) and&nbsp;Friends That Break Your Heart&nbsp;(2021), explore themes of love, mental health, and self-acceptance, further solidifying his reputation as a deeply introspective artist pushing the boundaries of contemporary music.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>James Blake is a British singer, songwriter, and producer known for his genre-blending sound that fuses electronic music, R&amp;B, and soulful vocals. Emerging from London’s electronic music scene in the early 2010s, he gained recognition with his self-titled debut album in 2011, which featured the hauntingly atmospheric hit&nbsp;Limit to Your Love. Over the years, Blake has evolved into one of the most innovative musicians of his generation, collaborating with artists like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Bon Iver. 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In a lively and candid conversation, the acclaimed writer and actress shares her unique journey through the world of comedy and storytelling. With her signature wit and charm, Daisy dives into her creative process, discusses her inspirations, and reflects on the highs and lows of fame. Tune in for insightful anecdotes, hearty laughs, and an intimate look at the mind behind some of your favorite shows. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Daisy May Cooper as she graces the latest episode of Mo Gilligan's podcast! In a lively and candid conversation, the acclaimed writer and actress shares her unique journey through the world of comedy and storytelling. With her signature wit and charm, Daisy dives into her creative process, discusses her inspirations, and reflects on the highs and lows of fame. 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Throughout the conversation, Akemnji's passion for storytelling and his commitment to uplifting others in the industry are palpable, offering listeners a glimpse into the essence of his artistic vision.</p><p>This episode serves not only as a platform for Akemnji to recount his professional milestones but also as a reflection on the broader cultural shifts within the UK entertainment sector. We explore the impact of gentrification on communities and the importance of preserving cultural identity amid change. Akemnji articulates a desire to create narratives that resonate with his heritage while fostering an inclusive environment for emerging talents. The discussion reveals the intricate balance between personal ambition and collective responsibility, illustrating how Akemnji navigates his path with integrity and purpose.</p><p>As we conclude the episode, Akemnji expresses his aspirations for the future, highlighting the importance of mentorship and community support in fostering the next generation of creatives. His vision for his legacy is not merely about individual success but rather about creating a lasting impact that inspires and empowers others. 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The conversation touches on the importance of authenticity in a world that often demands conformity, as well as Jameela's thoughts on how social media shapes public perception of celebrities and the responsibilities that come with it. 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Olly reflects on the pressure of performing in front of icons like Whitney Houston and the significance of personal connections in his life, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from love and family rather than fame alone. 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