The Big Interview

Chris and Robbie are joined by legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley to discuss life behind the mic. From his meticulous planning to his ultimate do’s and dont’s after 35 years of TV broadcasting. Clive also shares his run-ins with Sir Alex Ferguson, his tip for this season’s Premier League title and why Tiger Woods’ “return to glory” left him underwhelmed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Corbi is the go-to-guy when you're in the market for a James Bond villain style lair. Doomsday prepping is nothing new, but following the revelation of Mark Zuckerberg's plans for a secretive underground bunker; described as a 5,000-sq-ft underground shelter with “its own energy and food supplies” and “what appears to be a blast-resistant door” other rich people decided they wanted to get their own 'fortified shelter'. Sonal reached out to Al Corbi, president and founder of Virginia-based company SAFE (Strategically Armored & Fortified Environments) to find out how he became the guy that the rich and famous reach out to when they're in the market for a doomsday-proof luxury underground bunker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Robbie regularly meet people who put their achievements to shame, and that was very much the case when they spoke to Everan Oska who recently set an incredible running record in the UAE.   According to Evran he could go even faster if he got another chance! Wait until you hear how he got into ultra running in the first place, he makes it sound like we could all do it - there's hope for Chris' battle against the Dad bod yet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris talks to one those annoying people who can seemingly do it all, they make a success of whatever they turn their hand to.  Step forward basketball great turned actor and producer turned environmentalist: Rick Fox.  As Chris found out, it's not luck or good fortune that has made Rick successful in so many feilds, it's hard work and dedication. Speaking of hard work, strap yourself in for one of the greatest Kobe Bryant tributes we've ever heard.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reality star from the loudest boxing dynasty of a generation, Tommy Fury is used to life in the public eye. He was the fresh faced the kid in the ring with his brother on that night in Düsseldorf, he was crowned winner of Love Island and he threw a few big payday boxing bouts with YouTubers for good measure, Tommy Fury has dealt with it all with class and grace.   He talks to Robbie and Chris about the champion mindset, cross over fights and why he sees his brother Tyson’s May 18th fight as being his easiest yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Sir Tom Jones, need we say anymore?? OK, well this octogenarian thought he had done everything there was to do in the entertainment industry over the last seven decades. But he had never spoke to Chris McHardy…until now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tinder Swindler, Don’t F* With Cats and most recently American Nightmare, Felicity Morris has brought some of the most incredible true crime shows of recent years to Netflix. Our in house TC fanatic Chris couldn’t wait to speak to her, he kept her for way longer than we expected her to allow us, and the conversation is just incredible. From Felicity’s process, to the most shocking things she’s learnt in working on these stories, to the effect the content has on the production team. This is one of our favourite Big Interviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BONUS REVISIT! Hard to believe Robbie spoke to competitive eater James 'Webby' Web nearly a year ago. We are scratching our heads to figure out why we didn't post this at the time, but it's a great one and definitely worth the wait.   Since this chat Webby's been around the world, smashed countless competitive eating records, climbed up the international rankings and stepped up on stage once again with the unofficial GOAT Joey Chestnuts at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. We will check in with him again for a catch up in the future.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris was granted an audience with a man who has been on our screens since the early 80s. Steve Harvey was brilliant, nothing more needs to be said!   Other than we hope he comes back to speak to all the Off Script gang in the studio soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laughing gas by day, laughing crowds by night, Chris, Sonal and Robbie were in stitches with the standout Emirati stand-up Abz Ali. He's gone viral recently for his series with Abdokhj covering "Arab Misconceptions" so the Off Script team got him in to expand on those misconceptions and to talk about his double life as both a 9-5 Dentist and a late night stand up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Interview is back with a bang!  Ant Middleton is an adventurer, author, TV personality and former UK Special Forces soldier, Royal Marines Commando, and Royal Engineer in the British Army. He was, of course, the Chief Instructor on TV's SAS: Who Dares Wins from 2015 until 2021. He's a new resident of Dubai and given that we first spoke to him almost 2 years ago to the day, he's a man that we are proud to call a friend of the show. His workload and achievements in the intervening 2 years since we last spoke put us all to shame, there was a lot to catch up on! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'll know him as Happy Lowman in the FX series Sons of Anarchy, David Labrava joins Robbie to talk about life as an actor, writer, producer, director, tattoo artist and his best selling autobiography "Becoming a Son". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa - from migrant farmer to renowned brain surgeon. Here, Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa tells Off Script his incredible life story - from his impoverished childhood in the tiny village of Palaco, Mexico to his harrowing border crossing and his transformation from illegal immigrant to one of the brightest minds in the medical world. This is Dr. Quiñones-Hinojosa in his own words. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Gardner reveals the secret to happiness! Off Script chats to Chris Gardner, a man whose story has inspired millions. Gardner’s positivity (not to mention his infectious laugh) is impossible to resist, as he reflects on a life that inspired the Hollywood movie “The Pursuit of Happyness”. What are the keys to finding your own path to success? And what are the pitfalls to avoid? Chris has the answers!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Mike Finkel received a call from a reporter asking why Christian Longo—a man apprehended on charges of murdering his wife and three children—was claiming to be him, Mike decided to confront the accused murderer face to face. Mike shares his first-hand account of the real-life tale portrayed in the James Franco and Jonah Hill film True Story. \r\nSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.\r\n

Xiye is a climate justice activist from Mexico, and one of the lead organisers of the Fridays For Future youth climate strike movement. At 18 she sits on the administration committee of the Peoples Climate Movement, where she brings the voice of youth to existing grassroots and climate organisations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 21years-old Jasmine Harrison set a new world record to become the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She completed a 4,800 kilometer journey from Spain to Antigua in 70 days, 3 hours and 48 minutes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss persuaded terrorists, bank robbers, and kidnappers to see things his way. Having worked on over 150 kidnappings, he talks about the tactics he employed in hostage negotiation and the most intense situation he found himself in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the world’s leading documentary filmmakers and a pioneer in immersive storytelling. Anthony has collaborated with natural historian legend David Attenborough for 11 documentaries - winning three BAFTAs in total.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.