The Chat with Claire Fordham

Claire Fordham is an LA-based British writer and broadcaster with extensive experience as a freelance journalist and author. She has worked for the BBC, ITN and SKY News<br /> and wrote a weekly column for Britain’s biggest-selling newspaper, The Sun. She writes regularly for Huffington Post, The Malibu Times and Mountain Messenger News.<br /> <br /> <br /> On ''The Chat with Claire Fordham'' she interviews interesting and inspiring people whom you may not have heard of but should. From a white witch to a death midwife, a creative visionary to an exonerated murderer, all the guests are fascinating. There will be laughter, tears and plenty to make you think. And there will be chats with celebrities but only if they are really, really interesting.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> www.clairefordham.com<br /> <br /> ''The Chat with Claire Fordham'' is an M Squared production.

Ep. 34 – British Actor & Singer Richard Shelton

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews British actor and singer, Richard Shelton. Richard has enjoyed enormous success on both sides of The Atlantic starring in film, TV and theater. Music is his passion. He’s a wonderful singer. Combining his talents, Richard wrote and stars in ‘Sinatra: RAW’, a play […]

12-11
33:15

Ep. 33 – Artist & Environmentalist Dianna Cohen

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews visual artist and co-founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, Dianna Cohen. The Plastic Pollution Coalition has many initiatives but one in particular is something we can all get on board with – drastically cutting down on single use plastics like straws, bags and […]

11-24
31:45

Ep. 32 – Democratic Activists Melanie Rothschild and Alexis Aria

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews two concerned citizens who are working tirelessly to inspire democrats to vote in the mid-terms on November 6: Melanie Rothschild and Alexis Aria. Melanie is an artist who has been campaigning for Katie Hill in District 25, one of the new wave of […]

10-24
37:45

Ep. 31 – Producer & Songwriter Simon Climie

In this first anniversary episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews multi Grammy award-winning Producer and Songwriter Simon Climie. Simon enjoyed great international success in the 80s as the singing half of the British pop duo Climie Fisher with smash hits including Love Changes (Everything). He also wrote hits for George Michael, […]

10-12
44:53

Ep. 30.5 – Happy 1-year Anniversary Wishes from Tracey Ullman and Julia Fordham

Comedy Legend Tracey Ullman – a former guest of The Chat and tennis partner of Claire’s – and Legendary Songstress Julia Fordham – Claire’s sister and singer of The Chat theme tune – wish Claire Fordham and The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast a happy 1-year anniversary in this quick clip sent from London. […]

10-10
01:12

Ep. 30 – Homeless Activists Dr. Marilyn Wells and KamGi & Kyle Finch

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Homeless Activist and Philanthropist Dr. Marilyn Wells, KamGi and Kyle Finch who feed the homeless and “S”, a homeless man. With 58,000 people currently sleeping rough in LA, one podcast can’t begin to explain the enormity of the issue or discuss all the […]

10-03
44:24

Ep 29 – Actress & Poker Player Jennifer Tilly

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Oscar nominated actress and star poker player Jennifer Tilly. Jennifer is perhaps best known for her role as The Bride of Chucky in the horror franchise but she is much better than that with critically acclaimed roles in Dancing at the Blue Iguana […]

09-19
01:26:26

Episode 28: Advertising Titan Aaron Walton

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Advertising Titan Aaron Walton. Aaron is co-founder of Walton Isaacson, a full-service advertising agency, with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Miami and Dallas. Aaron’s boundless creativity and strategic acumen have made him one of the most admired executives throughout the advertising, […]

09-05
55:53

Ep. 27 – Singer & Entertainer Mari Wilson

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews British singing sensation Mari Wilson. Known in the UK as the Neasden Queen of Soul, Mari had a string of hits in the 80s then ditched her signature Beehive hair do for something more manageable, carried on making great music and has never […]

08-22
45:23

Ep. 26 – Hollywood Legend Cloris Leachman

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Hollywood Legend Cloris Leachman. In a brilliant career spanning seven decades, Cloris has won eight Prime Time Emmy awards (a long standing record now tied with Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a Daytime Emmy and the big one – an Academy Award – for her role […]

08-08
29:44

Ep. 25 – Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Suzanne Donovan

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Infectious Disease expert Dr. Suzanne Donovan who went to Sierra Leone at the height of the Ebola outbreak where her first consult was for an American doctor infected with the deadly disease. Dr. Donovan is Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen […]

07-25
44:04

Ep. 24: Happiness Specialist Monique Rhodes

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Happiness Specialist Monique Rhodes. Monique was born in New Zealand and is truly international having traveled and lived in many countries. She explored the length of India, from its highest northern tip in the Himalayas to the most southern tip in the south, […]

07-11
39:44

Ep. 23: Poet & Author Philip Daughtry

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews American poet and author, Philip Daughtry. But there’s much more to Philip than great writing. He’s an adventurer, a gardener, a builder, a painter, a cowboy, a true Bohemian, lover of life and people. Before he retired, Philip was a Professor of Creative […]

06-27
47:45

Ep. 22 – British Broadcaster Russ Kane

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews British broadcaster Russ Kane.   For twenty years, Russ was the voice of Capital Radio’s ‘Flying Eye’, forming an on-air partnership with Chris Tarrant to create the most listened-to commercial radio show in the world. Now, Russ has a show on BBC […]

06-13
35:43

Ep. 21 – Psychologist & Librettist Dr. Terry Marks-Tarlow.

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Clinical Psychologist & Librettist Dr. Terry Marks-Tarlow. Terry has a thriving therapy practice in LA, is an acclaimed author, artist, dancer and yogi who accepted the challenge to write the book for a mini opera, Oroborium, comfortably slipping into the shoes of the […]

05-30
42:48

Ep. 20.5 – Mini-episode: Royal Wedding Reactions

Greetings from Fiji! In this mini-episode, Claire shares her reactions to the British Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Princess Meghan Markle, including one very juicy hot take on the lack of of maid of honour. She had to endure shoddy Wi-fi in beautiful Fiji, where she is currently visiting her son […]

05-24
02:01

Ep. 020 – Business & Life Coach Gina DeVee

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Transformational Business & Life Coach Gina DeVee.   As one of the world’s most successful and well-known life coaches, Gina DeVee has created and runs a multi-million dollar company, Divine Living, that teaches women to say yes to our desires and take the action needed […]

05-16
31:53

Ep. 019 – Singer-songwriter Judith Owen

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews singer songwriter Judith Owen. This Welsh Wonder has a new album out on May 25th, redisCOVERed, where Judith works her musical magic on some classic songs both old and new. Her live shows are not to be missed. Judith Owen rocks it real hard. A […]

05-03
01:05:33

Ep. 018: Law Professor Jeff Baker

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews law professor Jeff Baker. Jeff runs Pepperdine University’s Community Justice Clinic, where he practices with law students to provide pro bono legal services to local nonprofits in Malibu and international nongovernmental organizations dedicated to justice, human rights, and community empowerment among vulnerable and marginalized […]

04-11
43:18

Ep. 017: Spiritual Leader Marianne Williamson

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews spiritual leader and best selling author, Marianne Williamson. Marianne shares her thoughts on the important issues facing America today. At a time when fear and hatred have been turned into a political force, we chat about whether it’s possible to harness the powers of love […]

04-04
50:45

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