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Dominic Holland's life has not panned out quite how he expected. An award winning stand up comedian with countless TV/Radio appearances and the author of 9 books and counting. His...
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Dominic Holland's life has not panned out quite how he expected.
An award winning stand up comedian with countless TV/Radio appearances and the author of 9 books and counting. His weekly blog has run over 20 years. He is married and has four sons, the eldest of whom is an actor called 'Tom' and explains why his best selling book on his life and career is called 'Eclipsed'.
An unusual life then and yet this is a podcast for us all - a podcast on his unusual life and yours.
Each episode is framed with a reading of a comic essay from his series of books - Takes on Life, followed by an interesting conversation with a guest from comedy, business, sport and academia. Some famous - some not - just interesting people with their own takes on the vagaries of life.
A podcast for everyone...
...because whatever we do and whatever our achievements, everything is relative and basically all people are the same.
George Orwell explained this neatly when he said, 'every life when viewed from within is a series of failures.'
And there is humour in failure and with his acute eye, Holland has a minefield to plunder. His own dubious treasure trove which he invites listeners the world over to enjoy.
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An award winning stand up comedian with countless TV/Radio appearances and the author of 9 books and counting. His weekly blog has run over 20 years. He is married and has four sons, the eldest of whom is an actor called 'Tom' and explains why his best selling book on his life and career is called 'Eclipsed'.
An unusual life then and yet this is a podcast for us all - a podcast on his unusual life and yours.
Each episode is framed with a reading of a comic essay from his series of books - Takes on Life, followed by an interesting conversation with a guest from comedy, business, sport and academia. Some famous - some not - just interesting people with their own takes on the vagaries of life.
A podcast for everyone...
...because whatever we do and whatever our achievements, everything is relative and basically all people are the same.
George Orwell explained this neatly when he said, 'every life when viewed from within is a series of failures.'
And there is humour in failure and with his acute eye, Holland has a minefield to plunder. His own dubious treasure trove which he invites listeners the world over to enjoy.
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Sanjeev Kohli 3
8 NOV 2023 · Sanjjev Kohli is Scottish comedic actor. A man with a fierce intelligence and Take on Life. One of the stars of the peerless sitcom, Still Game, getting Sanjeev's Take on Life is a fitting way to close out Season 2. Thank you for listening and supporting. Listen out for the compilation episode and until then, enjoy the wisdom of Mr Kohli - who is emminently followable btw on @govindajeggy1h 7m 49s -
Alan Jackson
1 NOV 2023 · Alan Jackson is a weight management expert with over 25 years experience of advising patients on how to combat obesity. Frustrated by the opaque language often involved and some dubious methods and false dawns offered by an array of 'experts', Alan has written a book called https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weight-Wisdom-lighter-way-thinking/dp/1399962477/ref=sr_1_3?crid=68D98KL1CK1R&keywords=weight+wisdom+alan+jackson&qid=1698765805&sprefix=weight+wisdom%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-3 and he shares his insights here.1h 12m 51s -
Bob Mills
25 OCT 2023 · Bob Mills is a stand up comic with a large hand in helping me get onto the comedy circuit. A larger than life character, he has done stand up forever, written and produced movies, a TV sit-com, as well as his own ground breaking TV Show - "In Bed With Me Dinner" and I was delighted that he sat down with me to share his wisdom with the world.54m 43s -
GLS
18 OCT 2023 · This week I am delighted to be joined by Graeme Le Saux, ex-professional football (soccer) player who played for his country (England) and won the premier league with Blackburn, amongst other top line clubs. Graeme is unlike many sports stars I have encounered. Modest and unassuming, yet quietly assured when discussing his illustrious career. He has the same fierce spirit that all professional sportspeople have at their disposal but also he has a keen intelligence and wisdom, making him a perfect guest on my fledgling podcast. Graeme can be found on X and IG @graemelesaux141h 5m 59s -
Margaret Mizen
11 OCT 2023 · It was a pleasure to be joined by an ordinary mum called Margaret Mizen whose life changed forever when her beloved son Jimmy was murdered, a day after his 16th birthday. Margaret and her husband Barry, were not the first or the last couple to lose a child to violent crime but how they reacted to their loss was unique and makes a compelling story of humanity and love. The book on Jimmy and his family is a beautiful read simply titled, Jimmy - A legacy for Peace.1h 8m 11s -
Sam Holland FINAL
4 OCT 2023 · I would never claim to be a podcast officionado - but I cut my pod teeth chatting with my son, Sam - and it was lovely to catch up with him on something far more official and dare-I-say-it but more proessional sounding.53m 45s -
Mel Giedroyc
27 SEP 2023 · It is easy to be envious of Mel Giedroyc's career. A comedian, actress and a TV presenter who is never off the telly and with good reason, because audiences love her and rightly so. With her long term partner in comedy, Sue Perkins, they presented the original Great British Bake Off to crown their everlasting careers but perhaps the most irrefutable proof of Mel's success is that she is not on Twitter. Mel G has been there, done it all and is a perfect guest to get her Take on life.57m 46s -
Omid Episode
20 SEP 2023 · I am delighted to kick off Season 2 of Takes on Life with my old mate and mucker, Omid Djalili - stand up comedian and hugely successful actor. Only Omid can throw into a podcast, "...i was doing a scene with Heath Ledger..." without it sounding name droppy. He's a guy who has just had a phenomenol career and I pleased to say that fame and success has not changed him at all. You can find him @omid91h 13m 16s -
Season 1 Round Up
28 JUN 2023 · In this round up, as well as a new reading of a Take (one of my favourites from Vol. 2), I look back on the guests from season 1, I flag up what to expect from Season 2 and also there is a FREE gift to my listeners for bearing with me on what has been a very steep learning curve. More cliff than curve tbh but I am pleased I stuck with it. More to come. See you for Season 2 I hope.25m 9s -
Graeme Souness Final
21 JUN 2023 · A brilliant way to close out season 1 of the Takes on Life podcast when I chat to the football icon, Graeme Souness just before he sets out to swim from Dover to France to raise funds and awareness about the God-awful disease, known as EB. A little known condition which Graeme is determined to draw attention to and why this episode is particularly important, so we are grateful to anyone who can help by sharing it. Graeme and I catch up on how he became invested in this cause and what drives him on. We touch on many life matters including a sense of perpsective and handle on what good fortune really is. Graeme Souness is a man who seeminly has it all. An illustrious career with the welath and fame that accpmonanies it. Plus his family (six kids), friends and good health and yet he wrestles with his place in the world and is determined to right some wrongs by helping individuals in unfathomable pain. That's a commendable Take on Life and I am grateful to Greame and his team of fellow swimmers for taking on such a challenge and making life a little brighter for people who need all of our attention and good will.43m 50s
Dominic Holland's life has not panned out quite how he expected. An award winning stand up comedian with countless TV/Radio appearances and the author of 9 books and counting. His...
show more
Dominic Holland's life has not panned out quite how he expected.
An award winning stand up comedian with countless TV/Radio appearances and the author of 9 books and counting. His weekly blog has run over 20 years. He is married and has four sons, the eldest of whom is an actor called 'Tom' and explains why his best selling book on his life and career is called 'Eclipsed'.
An unusual life then and yet this is a podcast for us all - a podcast on his unusual life and yours.
Each episode is framed with a reading of a comic essay from his series of books - Takes on Life, followed by an interesting conversation with a guest from comedy, business, sport and academia. Some famous - some not - just interesting people with their own takes on the vagaries of life.
A podcast for everyone...
...because whatever we do and whatever our achievements, everything is relative and basically all people are the same.
George Orwell explained this neatly when he said, 'every life when viewed from within is a series of failures.'
And there is humour in failure and with his acute eye, Holland has a minefield to plunder. His own dubious treasure trove which he invites listeners the world over to enjoy.
show less
An award winning stand up comedian with countless TV/Radio appearances and the author of 9 books and counting. His weekly blog has run over 20 years. He is married and has four sons, the eldest of whom is an actor called 'Tom' and explains why his best selling book on his life and career is called 'Eclipsed'.
An unusual life then and yet this is a podcast for us all - a podcast on his unusual life and yours.
Each episode is framed with a reading of a comic essay from his series of books - Takes on Life, followed by an interesting conversation with a guest from comedy, business, sport and academia. Some famous - some not - just interesting people with their own takes on the vagaries of life.
A podcast for everyone...
...because whatever we do and whatever our achievements, everything is relative and basically all people are the same.
George Orwell explained this neatly when he said, 'every life when viewed from within is a series of failures.'
And there is humour in failure and with his acute eye, Holland has a minefield to plunder. His own dubious treasure trove which he invites listeners the world over to enjoy.
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| Author | Dominic Holland |
| Categories | Comedy Interviews , Books , Education |
| Website | - |
| domhollandtakesonlife@gmail.com |
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