Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Mar 25 2025 591 ep. 38 mins 3.6k

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Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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Michael Lewis

Mar 25 2025 52 mins

Bestselling author, Michael Lewis, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss DOGE, Elon Musk, and the real people that keep a country like the US running.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Jack Thorne

Mar 23 2025 64 mins

Adolescence screenwriter, Jack Thorne joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss working with Stephen Graham, incel culture, and mobile phone use for his own children.The program contains discussion of the program Adolescence. Although there are no detailed descriptions of the plot, listeners trying to avoid spoilers should listen with care.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday

Shon Faye

Mar 21 2025 65 mins

Writer, editor, and presenter, Shon Faye, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss addiction, upbringing and sexuality.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.This programme was edited following its original publication on 21st March.

Jill Scott

Mar 20 2025 56 mins

Former Lioness midfielder turned presenter, Jill Scott, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss the changes she's seen in the industry, and misogyny that endures.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Dr Kate Hays

Mar 11 2025 67 mins

Lionesses' sport psychologist Kate Hays joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss navigating toxic team environments and what it takes to win.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Gary Lightbody

Mar 09 2025 52 mins

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his career, parents and writing his new book and album.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Omar El Akkad

Mar 04 2025 68 mins

The journalist and award-winning author Omar El Akkad joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his new book 'One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This' and much more.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Billy Porter

Mar 02 2025 56 mins

Actor, singer and activist Billy Porter joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his upbringing, the role he had to wait 25 years to land, and finding Buddhism.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Ludovico Einaudi

Feb 25 2025 63 mins

The Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They talk music as therapy and delve deep into Einaudi's upbringing and creative process.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Freida Pinto

Feb 23 2025 49 mins

The star of Slumdog Millionaire, Freida Pinto, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk about becoming a parent, the film industry, and why she stepped out of the spotlight.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.