The Quiet Coach: Shoes off, socks off, music on with Lennie James

In this episode we're joined by the brilliant Lennie James—actor, writer, and all-around legend, to talk about his love for travel, the must-have items in his suitcase, and the music that helps him unwind.Lennie kicks off with his number one travel rule: shoes off, socks off, music on. He shares why headphones are strictly for public spaces and why Jacob Banks is currently the soundtrack to his travels.We also get into the places that have left a mark on him, including New Zealand, where he says his soul finds true peace. And if he ever pulls a Dave Chappelle and disappears? Don’t come looking—he’ll be in Piha.Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper chat without diving into snacks and travel hacks. From the lengths he’ll go to for a good hot pepper sauce to the fine art of packing (roll, don’t fold!), Lennie proves he’s got this travel game locked down. Plus, his tip for surviving airport madness? Get a lounge pass—you never know who you might meet. (Like, say… Smokey Robinson, who not only recognised him but was already a fan!)