Ep 71 - Are Celebrities at Greater Mental and Physical Risk?

Josh and Sean return with a packed episode that sweeps through vegan kebabs, dodgy UK train journeys, Leeds shopping tales, and the ghost obsession taking over York.They riff on the rise of content creators, look back at Josh’s road rage, and contemplate their upcoming trip to Paris. Politics gets a turn as they tackle supermarket automation, government decisions on asylum, and the rise of younger voices like Zohran Mamdani. Then it is straight into the world of pop icons, with Sean reliving the magic of the Five reunion concert and the hosts unpacking the pressures on stars like Lady Gaga, Lily Allen, and the lads from Five. They close with a serious look at the disturbing incident involving Ariana Grande and the wider conversation around safety and mental health in the entertainment industry.Enjoy the ride!#TellMeWhereImGoingWrong #UKPodcast #ComedyChat #VeganEvents #Leeds #BoyBands #PoliticsChat #MentalHealthAwareness #PopCulture #CelebrityNews #LadyGagaAbout the HostsJosh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan Theme MusicOur theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts   -  Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95gChapters: 00:00 Introduction and Banter06:49 Reflections on Past Experiences12:45 Touring and Music Experiences17:51 York and Its Significance23:48 The State of UK Train Services29:51 The Impact of Automation on Employment34:52 Youth in Politics: The Case of Zohran Mamdani39:47 Progressive Politics and the Future of Leadership45:48 Critique of Current Political Figures and Movements56:20 Mental Health in the Spotlight01:01:28 The Burden of Fame01:08:14 Reflections on Celebrity and Support01:12:57 Outro