Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

By: Global
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  • Award-winning LBC presenter and best-selling author James O’Brien hosts a series of compelling conversations with fascinating people from the worlds of politics, news and entertainment. These are thoughtful conversations with a curious and interested interviewer. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
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  • Steven Frayne: I Had To Kill Dynamo To Be Steven
    Apr 11 2025

    Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, takes us on an extraordinary journey from the tough streets of Bradford to becoming one of the world’s most celebrated magicians. In this revealing episode of Full Disclosure, Steven opens up about his transformative life experiences- growing up in a single-parent household, dealing with adversity, and finding magic in the most unexpected places. From overcoming bullying and a challenging childhood to battling a life-threatening illness, Steven shares how these personal struggles led him to redefine what magic truly means.

    James O'Brien speaks with Steven about his path to success, the emotional complexities of his public persona, and his decision to step away from the Dynamo name to embrace his true self. Touching on themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of reinvention, Steven reflects on how magic has helped him navigate life's obstacles and find purpose.

    Engaging, introspective, and filled with wisdom, Steven’s journey offers a poignant look at how embracing one’s vulnerabilities can lead to extraordinary transformations.

    You can buy tickets to Steven Frayne’s Up Close and Magical show here

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Carol Vorderman: Numbers, Politics, and Finding Her Voice
    Apr 4 2025

    Carol Vorderman is best known as the queen of Countdown, but there’s far more to her than just numbers. From growing up in a single-parent household to becoming one of the most recognisable women in British television, her journey has been anything but ordinary.

    In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien explores Carol’s path from excelling in mathematics to navigating the world of television, her deep passion for education, and her outspoken activism in politics. With strong views on social justice and a fearless approach to calling out inequality, she shares how she found her voice.

    Unfiltered, passionate, and refreshingly honest, Carol opens up about the power of speaking out and the causes closest to her heart.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Jon Ronson: “It's good training for a journalist, being bullied at school.”
    Mar 28 2025

    From investigating the minds of psychopaths to examining the impact of public shaming in the digital age, Jon Ronson is a journalist and author who has built a career exploring stories that reveal the complexities of human nature.

    In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Jon to unpack the experiences that shaped his unique outlook- from growing up in Cardiff to embedding himself with fringe groups and conspiracy theorists around the world. They discuss the emotional weight of documenting turbulence and the personal moments that led Jon to seek out the humanity in the most unexpected places.

    Insightful, sharp, and deeply empathetic, Jon reflects on life at the margins, the characters he’s encountered, and what it truly means to understand those who challenge the norm.

    You can buy tickets to Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night here

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    58 mins

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Another excellent production from James O'brien

Along with his books these podcasts are similarly outstanding. Breaking into and humanising his guests.

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Vote Labour. #ToriesOut

I really enjoyed learning more about Keir and his earlier education/career. He strikes me as a perfectly normal family man, with a genuine desire to work for this country and serve us all. Thank you James, I too hope he will be too busy soon ;)

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Never miss an episode

It never matters my existing opinion of the interviewee. There will always be something new I learn, and a perspective I may not have considered

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