Richard Bacon returns to his broadcasting roots with a new ongoing interview series asking successful people the question that keeps him up at night: Why Are You More Successful Than Me? Richard meets people he believes are more successful than him to ask them why. Don’t be thinking Richard isn’t successful. He is. He’s doing absolutely fine. But this series isn’t about Richard’s insecurity. It’s about curiosity, ambition and what really drives people who operate at the top of their fields. You can follow us on Instagram: @yesyesmediatv @whyareyoumoresuccessfulthanme You can follow us on TikTok: WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - Full episodes are available to watch on Spotify & YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - If you have any questions and comments you can email us at: moresuccessfulpod@yesyesmedia.com
What this show covers
entrepreneurshipAIMatt HaigperformancehypnotismmagicDerren BrownambitionSpiritualityJonathan YeoPortraiturePhotographyLive podcastJohnny VaughanSelf-driving cars
What listeners will find here
Derren Brown on hypnotism, magic, and why ambition isn’t everything
Derren Brown joins Richard to talk about the best magic trick he’s ever seen, how hypnotism actually works, and why he doesn’t think of himself as ambitious. It also digs into the awkwardness of the word “mentalist” and the mindset behind his long-running success.
Jonathan Yeo on viral portraits, AI, and a life-changing brush with mortality
Jonathan Yeo joins Richard to talk about the portrait of King Charles that went viral, his unconventional George W. Bush artwork, and why photography no longer feels inherently truthful. The conversation also turns to AI, Portrait Artist of the Year, and how a near-death experience reshaped his spirituality.
Johnny Vaughan on prison, TV fame, and why he outpaced Richard
Johnny Vaughan joins a live London Podcast Festival episode to talk self-driving cars, The Big Breakfast, and the unlikely path from prison to becoming the highest paid man on TV. It sounds like a mix of career storytelling, sharp opinions, and offbeat comic detours.
Matthew Rhys on Emmy highs, Bond auditions, and the long road to making it
Matthew Rhys joins Richard for a wide-ranging conversation after a double Emmy win for Widow's Bay and The Beast In Me. They get into early career uncertainty, a James Bond audition with a Cardiff accent, advice from Anthony Hopkins, and meeting Keri Russell on The Americans.
David Shrigley on art, rejection, success, and giving Richard a tattoo
David Shrigley joins Richard to talk about his new book Creative Writing, major public art, rejection, imitation, and the pleasure of making things. It sounds like a loose, funny conversation about success, memory, and building a life in art without ever having a proper job.
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