Best Alexandra Ross Podcasts (2025)

1
Friends Thru A Lens: The Holidays with Ella Risbridger 1:24:51

Play Pause

11d ago1:24:51

1:24:51

The one where we celebrate the best festive moments of Friends, and reflect on why this timeless TV show feels most at home at Christmas. Join us for the final episode of the year, and the season finale of this mini-series - Merry Christmas all x Song credit: Oystercatcher - Merry Christmas! I Love You! I'm Falling Apart!!! - https://oystercatchr.b…

1
Songs & Spirits with Lesley & Luke and a Merry Christmas Margarita 1:29:15

8d ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Send us a text Lesley and Luke's Beverage: A Merry Christmas Margarita Season one is done! Thank you all for listening and for the support from all over the globe! We had a really wonderful and wild time making this first season and are looking forward to finding out what Season Two will hold! I want to thank ALL of our guests this season for takin…

1
From Rock Bottom to Laptop Lifestyle: Jeff Ross on Faith, Love & True Influence 36:56

20d ago36:56

36:56

When a freak accident left Jeff Ross with crushed discs, chronic pain, and doctors telling him he’d live the rest of his life disabled, his identity as a hardworking Aussie provider collapsed. What followed was a spiral into depression, a move across states to “escape the pain,” and a night in Tasmania where he planned to end his life—until his two…

1
Friends Thru A Lens: 'It's all Relative' with Dr Dolly Alderton 2:12:01

14d ago2:12:01

2:12:01

Dr Dolly Alderton PHD rejoins us for a Freudian lens into Friends TW: Brief discussion on eating disorders (01:15:10 - 01:20:19) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
You don’t become ready — you decide and move forward with Drew Carmichael 39:16

23d ago39:16

39:16

At first glance, people see Drew’s age. What they don’t see is the pressure, the failures, the shutdowns, the deals, the systems breaking, the factories ghosting, the ads collapsing mid-launch — and still choosing to move forward. In this episode of Conscious Leadership, Drew shares the story behind the numbers. From flipping collectables as a teen…

1
Friends Thru A Lens: Joey's Acting Career with Jessie Brown Findlay 1:18:54

26d ago1:18:54

1:18:54

One moment, you're unemployed and playing table football against your financially stable flatmate to win enough money to pay the rent. The next, you're buying a giant dog sculpture and matching gold friendship bracelets... this week Jessie Brown Findlay joins us as we take a look back at Joey’s best moments, mad acting career, and what it takes to …

1
Friends Thru A Lens: Phoebe's Upsetting Childhood with Ryan Farrell 1:16:34

28d ago1:16:34

1:16:34

This week, Ryan helps us dig a little deeper into the most complex and beloved Friend of them all - Princess Consuela Banana Hammock (aka Phoebe Buffay). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Friends Thru A Lens: House Parties with Alexandra Haddow 1:33:54

1M ago1:33:54

1:33:54

This week, queen hostess and friend of the pod Alexandra Haddow joins us to dissect the house parties of Friends - bring your red solo cups and lukewarm mixer (Fun Bobby plus ones encouraged). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Songs & Spirits with Alexandra Carlos and a Raspberry Mojito 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Send us a text Alexandra's beverage: Raspberry Mojito On our second to last episode of the season we have the absolutely delightful Alexandra Carlos! She happened to be in London for a gig and, lucky for us, she spent an afternoon hanging out with the podcast crew. We whipped up a truly delicious drink that you absolutely need to try at home becaus…

1
Friends Thru The Lens of a Ross Apologist with Imogen West-Knights 1:18:01

1M ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Silence in court! This week we get our barrister wigs on and lay out the character faults of the least liked Friend - Ross Geller. Imogen West-Knights is the defence. The charges are… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Songs & Spirits with Ross Stewart and an Old Fashioned 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Send us a text Ross' Beverage: An Old Fashioned On this week’s episode, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Ross Stewart. Our dear friend stopped by for a quick drink and a chat before heading off to play a gig in London, and it was an absolute pleasure having him with us. As Right Chord Music describes, “Ross Stewart is quickly establishing hi…

1
Friends Thru A Lens: Weddings with Kate Young 2:11:33

2M ago2:11:33

2:11:33

Welcome to Friends Thru A Lens, a Sentimental Garbage mini series where I talk about the show FRIENDS with a lower case-f friend through the LENS of their choosing. This week we're talking to former wedding caterer and romance novelist Kate Young about the weddings of Friends. More specifically, we're ranking them. Episodes to watch: S1 E1 S2 E11 &…

1
Songs & Spirits with Sonya Titus and a Mezcal Margarita 57:55

2M ago57:55

57:55

Send us a text Sonya's Beverage: Mezcal Margarita On this week’s episode, we welcome the mysterious and ever-charming Sonya Titus! Born in Texas, grew up in Australia, New Zealand and Norway, and now living in London for quite a while, Sonya has packed several lifetimes’ worth of experiences into one fascinating journey. Luke first met her while he…

1
Humanizing Digital Transformation — The Balance of Tech, Trust, and Transformation 50:37

2M ago50:37

50:37

In this conversation, Alex Terrey sits down with Valentina Coin to explore what it truly means to humanize digital transformation — to bridge the precision of technology with the depth of human awareness. Valentina shares how her experience leading digital transformation projects revealed a profound truth: success in the digital era isn’t about mas…

1
Fall Out Boy with Ashley Hamilton 1:20:48

2M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

An ode to the horniest group of short kings since The Monkees. Sugar, we're going down! Me and Ashley's Fall Out Boy Hate F**k playlist Ashley's podcast Good Noticings Patrick Stump's upsetting op-ed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Songs & Spirits with Vincent Marcone (aka My Pet Skeleton) and a Warlock Teardrop 1:13:04

2M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Send us a text Vincent's Beverage: Warlock Teardrop On this week's chillingly cozy episode, Lesley stops by the lair of the multi-talented Vincent Marcone, better known to the art world as My Pet Skeleton! While Luke held down the fort across the pond in bonny England, Lesley connected with Vince in Canada for a signature drink and a deep-dive conv…

1
From Ego to Essence – Rewriting the Story of Who You Are 33:07

2M ago33:07

33:07

In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, Alex sits down with Arnold Beekes, a true world traveler whose journey took him from Romania to the Netherlands and beyond. With a background in law and years spent in the corporate tech world, Arnold walked away from titles, systems, and the identity he had built—to discover who he really is. To…

1
Bend It Like Beckham with Nikkitha Bakshani 1:19:22

2M ago1:19:22

1:19:22

This week, Nikkitha Bakshani joins us to discuss the highly requested 2002 CLASSIC Bend It Like Beckham. Don't forget your shin pads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Songs & Spirits: Just The Sip with Lesley and Luke and a Death in the Afternoon 17:58

2M ago17:58

17:58

Send us a text Just the Sip of a: Death in the Afternoon Our “Just the Sip” episodes are quick little cocktail adventures! No guests, no pressure, just us, a drink, and whatever conversation bubbles up after the first sip (or two). Think of it as the happy hour version of the podcast. On today’s spooky edition, Lesley and Luke summon up an Ernest H…

1
Remembering Diane Keaton with Fiona Zublin 1:15:58

2M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

"That's you and me, kid. You and me." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Songs & Spirits with Jemma Johnson and a Strawberry Daiquiri 59:34

3M ago59:34

59:34

Send us a text Jemma's Beverage: Strawberry Daiquiri This week we’re joined by the quiet force that is singer-songwriter Jemma Johnson — quiet, that is, until she opens her mouth to sing and suddenly you’re rethinking every life choice you’ve ever made. She’s a soon-to-be pop star with a voice so good it should probably come with a warning label. B…

1
Songs & Spirits with The Dunwells and a Whiskey Sour (part 2 of 2) 57:03

3M ago57:03

57:03

Send us a text Dave's Beverage: Whiskey Sour Part Dos! We couldn’t bring ourselves to cut anything out of this one, and since we know our listeners prefer episodes that run around an hour or less, we thought—why not split it up? Two Dunwells, two parts! In this second half, we mixed up a delicious Whiskey Sour with David Dunwell and kept the storie…

1
Songs & Spirits with The Dunwells and a Maple Old Fashioned (part 1 of 2) 42:30

3M ago42:30

42:30

By Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer

1
What Hollywood & tech taught me about deep work with Steven Puri 50:55

3M ago50:55

50:55

By Alex Terrey

1
Taylor Swift: Life of a Showgirl 1:47:26

3M ago1:47:26

1:47:26

It's not her best work, but it might just be ours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Attack The Block with Aamna Mohdin 1:14:58

3M ago1:14:58

1:14:58

This week we're in SE London getting chased by big glow-in-the-dark gorilla wolf aliens! The Guardian's community affairs correspondent Aamna Mohdin joins us to discuss Joe Cornish's directorial debut 'Attack The Block'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke and an Aviation 51:54

3M ago51:54

51:54

Send us a text Today's Beverage: Aviation This week, Lesley and Luke reunite after some much-needed travel and family downtime! To mark the occasion, they shake up an Aviation, a classy little cocktail that’s equal parts elegant and divisive. Made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and some lemon juice, it’s the kind of drink you eith…

1
From Highs to Alignment: Matthias Schmitt on Breaking Patterns, Finding Truth, and Building a Legacy that Matters 47:49

3M ago47:49

47:49

In this powerful conversation, Matthias Schmitt—entrepreneur, investor coach, and creator of his own transformational method—opens up about his journey from adrenaline-fueled success to inner emptiness, and the breakthrough that reshaped his life. Matthias shares how chasing the next deal, the next high, and the next “you’re the man” left him succe…

1
Episode 7: The Only Thing That Slows Me Down 13:34

3M ago13:34

13:34

In this week of Go-Girl I am telling you where I have been. I am letting you know why I have been missing, and articulating the one thing that has the ability to slow me down in my go-girl era. It wasn’t the North Sea. It wasn’t the boat, or international travel with a cat. I cleared those hurdles and yes while the boat has come with some deep brea…

1
Nepo babies with Benjamin Dean 1:06:43

3M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Hello? It's Brooklyn Beckham selling you his latest hobby/career on your insta feed. This week, YA author and ex-celebrity reporter Benjamin Dean joins us to discuss the fascinating epidemic of nepo babies. Grab your privilege, phone case lip gloss and parental trauma! Ben's book 'Bury Your Friends' is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

1
Songs & Spirits: Just The Sip with Lesley and Luke and a Cosmopolitan 8:28

3M ago8:28

8:28

Send us a text Just the Sip: Cosmopolitan A quick pour, a quick chat. In this mini-segment, Lesley and Luke mix up a drink (and its mocktail twin) and take a short detour into conversation while they taste it. This time, it’s a Cosmopolitan—with all the classic flair—and a no-proof version that’s just as good we dubbed the Mockmopolitan (working ti…

1
LIVE at The Strand in New York with Natasha Hodgson (+Skipshock audiobook!) 57:26

3M ago57:26

57:26

Broadway star, friend-of-the-pod and Skipshock narrator Natasha Hodgson joins Caroline on stage at The Strand to talk about friendship, creativity, Hey Arnold and magical admin. Skipshock is out on audiobook everywhere now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Songs & Spirits with Martha Phillips and an Espresso Martini 57:38

3M ago57:38

57:38

Send us a text Martha's Beverage: Espresso Martini This week on Songs & Spirits we’re joined by our very own spirit animal, woodland nymph, and all-around magical human: Martha Phillips. She’s a writer-producer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist whose calm, peaceful energy somehow pairs perfectly with the caffeine kick of an Espresso Martini. In …

1
Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke and a Rosemary Greyhound 46:59

4M ago46:59

46:59

Send us a text Today’s Beverage: Rosemary Greyhound Today’s episode is what Lesley and Luke call a “solo” episode… but if we’re being honest, it’s actually a duo episode. It’s just the two of us this week—no guests, just Lesley, Luke, and a cocktail that sounds way fancier than we are: the Rosemary Greyhound. We sip, we chat, we overshare. Topics i…

1
Songs & Spirits with Vin Goodwin and a Classic Negroni 58:40

4M ago58:40

58:40

Send us a text Vin’s Beverage: The Classic Negroni This week’s episode features the one and only Vin Goodwin (or should we say Vin Great-win? …we’ll see ourselves out). We first crossed paths with Vin on a night out in London at our friend Daisy Chute’s gig, and after one conversation, we knew we had to get him on the pod. We dive into Vin’s very e…

1
Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke and a Monte Berico 46:34

4M ago46:34

46:34

Send us a text Today's Beverage: Monte Berico This week it’s just your pals Lesley and Luke holding down the fort! We’re taking a breather from our incredible run of guests (Ben Keenan, Daniel Scott, and Daisy Chute, you absolute legends) to catch up, swap stories, and let you in on the chaos of Lesley’s current living situation. Think of it as a c…

1
"The Special Relationship": The strange case of American women and English men with Monica Heisey 1:15:39

4M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Carrie Bradshaw and Duncan who lives downstairs. Too Much writer and actual-lover of English men Monica Heisey returns to talk about the hundred year tradition of American girls coming to England to fall in love. Monica's book Really Good Actually is available now. Her show, Smothered is…

1
Songs & Spirits with Daisy Chute and a Gin Martini 59:43

4M ago59:43

59:43

Send us a text Daisy's Beverage: Gin Martini In this week's episode we chat with the hilarious, talented and charming Daisy Chute. We talked about music, witches and Lesley got her feet in a bowl of water blessed by Daisy, it was a wonderful time! Daisy Chute is a Grammy-winning American-Scottish folk/Americana singer-songwriter based in London. A …

1
From Survival to Strategy: Leading Beyond Fear with Bob Chonka 55:25

5M ago55:25

55:25

In this powerful conversation with Bob Chonka from Solah, we dive deep into the challenges leaders face when operating in today’s shifting economy. Too many businesses slip into survival mode—cutting costs, directing instead of empowering, and unknowingly eroding emotional intelligence, relationships, and trust. But how long can survival last befor…

1
Sentimental in the City: RIP And Just Like That 2:13:11

4M ago2:13:11

2:13:11

It's the last time we will (probably) ever talk about Sex and the City, so buckle up, break out the cosmos, and for god's sake – ITS JUST A BIT OF PISS. Help Abood's family: https://chuffed.org/project/120630-help-abdul-karims-family-survive-in-gaza Help Haitham's family: https://chuffed.org/project/130692-help-haithams-family-in-gaza?fbclid=PAZXh0…

1
Songs & Spirits with Daniel Scott (of Super Specific artist management) and a Piña Colada 48:26

5M ago48:26

48:26

Send us a text Daniel's Beverage: Piña Colada In this episode, we chat with Daniel Scott, founder of Super Specific—an artist management and consultancy company helping musicians build sustainable, long-term careers. With years of experience in artist development and a sharp eye for strategy, Daniel shares how he helps artists move beyond the algor…

1
Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke and a Tommy’s Margarita 34:40

5M ago34:40

34:40

Send us a text Lesley's Beverage: Tommy’s Margarita In this episode, we mix up a bright and refreshing Tommy’s Margarita—perfect, classic, and a little bold—just like our cohost Lesley Pike. This time, she is in the hot seat as Luke James Shaffer digs into her story. From early influences to career pivots and personal revelations, it’s an open, hon…

1
His Dark Materials: The Subtle Knife with Ella Risbridger 1:38:24

5M ago1:38:24

1:38:24

Lyra's back and she inexplicably has a new friend straight out of a Jacqueline Wilson novel. Phillip Pullman's The Subtle Knife tackles parallels worlds, god's existence, quantum physics, skull-drilling, and funding applications – and somehow is the greatest book for children over the age of eleven of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

1
Songs & Spirits with Ben Keenan and a Spicy Margarita 1:04:07

5M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Send us a text Ben’s Beverage: Spicy Margarita Big Laughs, Wild Stories & a New Short Film This week we’re joined by the hilarious and endlessly entertaining Ben Keenan—actor, director, writer, voiceover artist, and comedy host. Our chat goes in every direction (in the best way), covering everything from performing for massive crowds to getting arr…

1
The Hunger Games Prequels: Sunrise on the Reaping 51:52

5M ago51:52

51:52

Traci Thomas is back yet again for part two of our conversation on The Hunger Games prequels. This one is on Sunrise on the Reaping!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Songs & Spirits with Sera Lilith Gold and an Old Fashioned 46:40

5M ago46:40

46:40

Send us a text Sera's Beverage: Old Fashioned This week's guest is our good friend Sera Lilith Gold! She chose a classic cocktail - an Old Fashioned - which we all thoroughly enjoyed while chatting about witchy things, tantric temples and TGIFs! Please give Sera some love on the socials and check out her music as well! From Sera's website: "Sera Li…

1
Songs & Spirits with Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer and a Paper Plane 34:58

5M ago34:58

34:58

Send us a text Luke's Beverage: Paper Plane Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer have spent years in the music industry, crossing paths with fascinating people—from managers and producers to fellow artists and beyond. Along the way, they’ve discovered that some of the best conversations happen late at night, often with a good drink in hand. That’s th…

1
Episode 6: Wanderlust 18:11

5M ago18:11

18:11

Today I am telling you about the first contending points of this adventure. What it really is to travel with a cat. How it feels to be a nanny during work hours, and work on a boat in the evenings and weekends. And lastly, what it was like to meet my project boat for the first time. In this episode of Go-Girl I am telling you about where the rubber…

1
Songs & Spirits with Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer Trailer 2:58

5M ago2:58

2:58

Send us a text Welcome to Songs & Spirits — where music meets mixology. Hosted by Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer, each episode dives into candid conversations with artists, producers, and creatives about the highs, lows, and in-betweens of life; all while sipping a favourite cocktail, mocktail or whatever our guest may fancy! Sometimes it's jus…

1
The Hunger Games Prequels: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes with Traci Thomas 1:28:29

5M ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Traci Thomas is back for our deep-dive of both The Hunger Games, starting with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Next week we're doing Sunrise on the Reaping so don't say we didn't tell you. You can learn more about World Central Kitchen here: https://wck.org/relief/chefs-for-gaza Resources to write to your MP here: https://www.redlineforgaza.org…