Where's Home Really?
Journalist, restaurant critic, and Masterchef judge Jimi Famurewa talks to some of the world’s most loved public figures from different backgrounds, who each have their own unique experiences and emotional responses to the question of Where’s Home Really? Jimi asks each guest to reveal a person, a phrase, a place and a plate that best represent what home means to them – with fun, fascinating, and moving results to help us better understand ourselves, our neighbours, and the modern world. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show now! CREDITS: From Podimo and Listen Presented by Jimi Famurewa Produced by Tayo Popoola and Aidan Judd Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White Executive Producer for Listen: Kellie Redmond
Episodes
December 14, 2023 • 35 mins
“I think it’s fair to say Bridgerton has had a seismic effect on storytelling.”
Hollywood actor and star of hit Netflix series 'Bridgerton', Adjoa Andoh, joins Jimi in this fascinating, funny, and thoughtful episode that brings to close Series 2 of Where’s Home Really?
Adjoa, whose roles include the Oscar-nominated 'Invictus' opposite Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, weighs the pros and cons of squatting, revea...
Hollywood actor and star of hit Netflix series 'Bridgerton', Adjoa Andoh, joins Jimi in this fascinating, funny, and thoughtful episode that brings to close Series 2 of Where’s Home Really?
Adjoa, whose roles include the Oscar-nominated 'Invictus' opposite Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, weighs the pros and cons of squatting, revea...
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December 7, 2023 • 35 mins
"Doing Strictly this year, I was able to live a dream… but at the same time showcase who I am, my culture, tell my story."
In this penultimate episode of the series, Jimi catches up with comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi, fresh slipping off his dancing shoes having competed in 2023’s Strictly Come Dancing.
A powerhouse of positivity and humour, Eddie reminisces about the times he was gifted a "new" pair of t...
In this penultimate episode of the series, Jimi catches up with comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi, fresh slipping off his dancing shoes having competed in 2023’s Strictly Come Dancing.
A powerhouse of positivity and humour, Eddie reminisces about the times he was gifted a "new" pair of t...
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November 30, 2023 • 37 mins
“To be pulled in so many different directions, for the first time I felt I couldn’t manage it all - so I had to let Masterchef go for a year.”
Chef and TV presenter Monica Galetti joins Jimi to talk about her fascinating life growing up in American Samoa and New Zealand - and then moving across the world to learn under the demanding eye of the one and only Michel Roux.
Also discover the reason behind Monica...
Chef and TV presenter Monica Galetti joins Jimi to talk about her fascinating life growing up in American Samoa and New Zealand - and then moving across the world to learn under the demanding eye of the one and only Michel Roux.
Also discover the reason behind Monica...
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November 23, 2023 • 35 mins
'I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I will not vote for the first British Asian Prime Minister…’
Comedian and presenter Nish Kumar takes Jimi on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through his life and career. Nish touches on what links him with Stormzy, and Kate Moss; his dad as the family bouncer; and candidly reveals the real-life impact of relentless online trolling.
Plus, if you’...
Comedian and presenter Nish Kumar takes Jimi on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through his life and career. Nish touches on what links him with Stormzy, and Kate Moss; his dad as the family bouncer; and candidly reveals the real-life impact of relentless online trolling.
Plus, if you’...
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November 16, 2023 • 37 mins
"In my 20s I would have felt 'Oh these are the things that don’t make me Caribbean enough, or black enough’… Now I think 'These are the things that make me myself.’
Multi Grammy Award-winning British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey joins Jimi to discuss growing up in Leeds with little money, share vivid memories of finding corners of the Caribbean in her grandparents’ home, and reveals the lessons from her mother th...
Multi Grammy Award-winning British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey joins Jimi to discuss growing up in Leeds with little money, share vivid memories of finding corners of the Caribbean in her grandparents’ home, and reveals the lessons from her mother th...
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November 9, 2023 • 26 mins
“I walked out the bank and there were about 1,000 people outside! I was so shocked by the love they were showing me.”
An Olympic silver medallist at just 17, the youngest ever British professional world boxing champion, and winning the WBA light-welterweight title at 22 - Amir Khan is a man used to being in the spotlight.
Discover what he splashed his cash on after getting his first big paycheck, what it wa...
An Olympic silver medallist at just 17, the youngest ever British professional world boxing champion, and winning the WBA light-welterweight title at 22 - Amir Khan is a man used to being in the spotlight.
Discover what he splashed his cash on after getting his first big paycheck, what it wa...
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November 2, 2023 • 31 mins
"My mum always says to me, ‘Where are you going to get back to the kids?’ And my grandma will whisper, ‘Don’t listen to any of them, just keep doing it.’”
Winner of the 2015 Bake Off, chef, presenter, and author of 8 cookery books including her latest title to accompany BBC TV show, Nadiya’s Simple Spices, Nadiya Hussain is a true powerhouse.
Get ready for laughter, tears and, quite literally, food for thou...
Winner of the 2015 Bake Off, chef, presenter, and author of 8 cookery books including her latest title to accompany BBC TV show, Nadiya’s Simple Spices, Nadiya Hussain is a true powerhouse.
Get ready for laughter, tears and, quite literally, food for thou...
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October 26, 2023 • 37 mins
“I just got offered I’m A Celebrity for the third time… I’ve said no to all of them… I’m not tempted at all!’
Jimi’s back with another fantastic conversation, this time with rapper, actor, comedian, and screenwriter - or should we just say polymath - Ben Bailey-Smith AKA Doc Brown!
Ben talks ghostwriting for one of the world’s biggest rappers, why he’s turning down TV work, and the benefits of having an alter...
Jimi’s back with another fantastic conversation, this time with rapper, actor, comedian, and screenwriter - or should we just say polymath - Ben Bailey-Smith AKA Doc Brown!
Ben talks ghostwriting for one of the world’s biggest rappers, why he’s turning down TV work, and the benefits of having an alter...
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October 19, 2023 • 33 mins
“I was crying at the side of the stage at the O2, watching her. I wanted to be her, I want people to know my name.’
Having written for stars such as Dua Lipa, Little Mix, Kylie, Clean Bandit, and many more, Kamille truly is a one-woman hitmaking machine.
With the songs that she’s worked on having amassed more than 6 billion streams on Spotify, Kamille has now turned her focus to her own solo career, and ha...
Having written for stars such as Dua Lipa, Little Mix, Kylie, Clean Bandit, and many more, Kamille truly is a one-woman hitmaking machine.
With the songs that she’s worked on having amassed more than 6 billion streams on Spotify, Kamille has now turned her focus to her own solo career, and ha...
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October 12, 2023 • 37 mins
“We have this modern thing about cultural appropriation. People gave Adele a hard time for wearing her hair in knots for Carnival. Leave her alone! The girl grew up in Tottenham!”
Jimi starts a new season of his award-winning podcast talking to chef, author and broadcaster, Andi Oliver.
The star of BBC Two’sThe Great British Menu and more, reveals what it was like being the only black girl at her school in 7...
Jimi starts a new season of his award-winning podcast talking to chef, author and broadcaster, Andi Oliver.
The star of BBC Two’sThe Great British Menu and more, reveals what it was like being the only black girl at her school in 7...
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October 5, 2023 • 3 mins
Fresh from a coveted British Podcast Awards win for Series 1, Where's Home Really? is returning with a brand new series.
MasterChef guest judge, writer and restaurant critic, Jimi Famurewa is joined by more well-known names with mixed heritage from the worlds of TV, comedy, sport, food, music and beyond - for a truly unique peek into their lives.
Hear candid conversations on what 'home' means to them. Funny, ...
MasterChef guest judge, writer and restaurant critic, Jimi Famurewa is joined by more well-known names with mixed heritage from the worlds of TV, comedy, sport, food, music and beyond - for a truly unique peek into their lives.
Hear candid conversations on what 'home' means to them. Funny, ...
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October 1, 2023 • 32 mins
Ahead of the return (very soon) of Where's Home Really? with Jimi Famurewa, here's the second of two podcasts we think you may enjoy in the interim.
The *(Relate)able podcast, is a safe space for open and honest conversations created unapologetically for black people. This podcast explores how we relate to one another in our: intimate connections, friendships, family and everything in between.
It's hosted by ...
The *(Relate)able podcast, is a safe space for open and honest conversations created unapologetically for black people. This podcast explores how we relate to one another in our: intimate connections, friendships, family and everything in between.
It's hosted by ...
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September 30, 2023 • 31 mins
Season 2 of Where's Home Really? with Jimi Famurewa is coming very soon! Stay tuned for an announcement.
In the meantime, here's one of two episodes of other podcasts you may enjoy ahead of Jimi's new series return.
Wanna Be is a podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. Every week Imrie Morgan is joined by a groundbreaking guest to discover the tools and technique...
In the meantime, here's one of two episodes of other podcasts you may enjoy ahead of Jimi's new series return.
Wanna Be is a podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. Every week Imrie Morgan is joined by a groundbreaking guest to discover the tools and technique...
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May 4, 2023 • 33 mins
“I could do an all-black episode of ‘Loose Women’ and all four of us would get a torrent of vitriol and hate – mostly from people who don’t watch the show anyway!”
Jimi wraps up this current podcast series with ITV news anchor and ‘Loose Women’ host Charlene White, who provides a fun and thoughtful insight into her Jamaican heritage and family-focused upbringing in Lewisham, via the ‘I’m a Celeb…’ jungle and her headl...
Jimi wraps up this current podcast series with ITV news anchor and ‘Loose Women’ host Charlene White, who provides a fun and thoughtful insight into her Jamaican heritage and family-focused upbringing in Lewisham, via the ‘I’m a Celeb…’ jungle and her headl...
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April 27, 2023 • 30 mins
"The overriding factor that drew me to support Liverpool FC was John Barnes… he had Jamaican heritage, my dad’s Jamaican, he was a phenomenal player, and he looked like me!"
Jimi is joined by presenter and BBC Radio 1 DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams for an entertaining journey from his proud South London roots through to his BBC One primetime turn on 'Strictly Come Dancing', via his Jamaican ancestry.
Rickie share...
Jimi is joined by presenter and BBC Radio 1 DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams for an entertaining journey from his proud South London roots through to his BBC One primetime turn on 'Strictly Come Dancing', via his Jamaican ancestry.
Rickie share...
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April 20, 2023 • 35 mins
"Take That wanted us to cook for them on tour so I said to my sister: ‘I like to be in bed early!’ Plus, I don’t know if it’s our Filipino blood but we aren’t big drinkers.”
Best-selling cookery writer, chef, TV presenter and self-labelled "real food activist”, Melissa Hemsley joins Jimi for her joyful take on her mixed British and Filipino heritage and the elements that make up ‘home’ for her.
Melissa shar...
Best-selling cookery writer, chef, TV presenter and self-labelled "real food activist”, Melissa Hemsley joins Jimi for her joyful take on her mixed British and Filipino heritage and the elements that make up ‘home’ for her.
Melissa shar...
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April 13, 2023 • 33 mins
“My first ever racist exchange was such an underwhelming experience for everyone involved!’
Jimi talks to BBC 5Live broadcaster, and former DJ and rapper Nihal Arthanayake, who takes us on a journey from Sri Lanka, to Harlow in Essex - via White Hart Lane and his beloved Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Find out how Public Enemy gave Nihal a sense of belonging and why, despite being an avid football fan, he avoided ...
Jimi talks to BBC 5Live broadcaster, and former DJ and rapper Nihal Arthanayake, who takes us on a journey from Sri Lanka, to Harlow in Essex - via White Hart Lane and his beloved Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Find out how Public Enemy gave Nihal a sense of belonging and why, despite being an avid football fan, he avoided ...
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April 6, 2023 • 33 mins
“My dad went through a phase trying to speak like British aristocracy, and looked like he had marbles in his mouth!”
Jimi catches up with the acclaimed British-born chef behind the only Chinese restaurant outside Asia with two Michelin stars, Andrew Wong.
Discover the memorable role a restaurant photocopier played in his childhood, witnessing his dad’s unique experience as a Chinese pub landlord in London’s...
Jimi catches up with the acclaimed British-born chef behind the only Chinese restaurant outside Asia with two Michelin stars, Andrew Wong.
Discover the memorable role a restaurant photocopier played in his childhood, witnessing his dad’s unique experience as a Chinese pub landlord in London’s...
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March 30, 2023 • 27 mins
"I make sure my son knows he is of both heritage - so he has both a Nigerian and Jamaican football kit!"
Comedian, writer and actor, Babatunde Aleshe also shares the sofa with his best mate Mo Gilligan on 'Celebrity Gogglebox' and was a campmate in 2022's 'I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here'.
He tells Jimi how not having a permanent home growing up in a single parent family has shaped his own approach to b...
Comedian, writer and actor, Babatunde Aleshe also shares the sofa with his best mate Mo Gilligan on 'Celebrity Gogglebox' and was a campmate in 2022's 'I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here'.
He tells Jimi how not having a permanent home growing up in a single parent family has shaped his own approach to b...
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March 23, 2023 • 36 mins
“I fell in love with Wetherspoons when I discovered ‘Steak Club’. I then took my parents and my dad loved it so much that he tried to steal a menu to show his friends!”
Stand-up comedian, writer and actor in films like ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, Evelyn Mok takes Jimi on a colourful journey through her mixed Chinese, Indian and Swedish heritage.
A self-confessed Anglophile, Evelyn reveals how she was shape...
Stand-up comedian, writer and actor in films like ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, Evelyn Mok takes Jimi on a colourful journey through her mixed Chinese, Indian and Swedish heritage.
A self-confessed Anglophile, Evelyn reveals how she was shape...
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