24 episodes

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.

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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

Where's Home Really‪?‬ Podimo UK

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 36 Ratings

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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

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Where's Home Really... for Adjoa Andoh?

    Where's Home Really... for Adjoa Andoh?

    “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, reveals what connects Fry’s Peppermint Cream with Bette Davis, and the sanctity of the Christmas tradition.

    Plus, Adjoa gives her considered take on what has changed, and what’s remained the same, following the rise of Bridgerton and the notion of "colourblind casting".

    • 35 min
    Where's Home Really... for Eddie Kadi?

    Where's Home Really... for Eddie Kadi?

    "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 trainers wrapped in the dreaded blue plastic bag, his dad’s eye-opening experience attending one of Eddie’s comedy gigs, and his reflections on dancing in front of the nation on primetime TV.  

    Plus, Eddie reveals the only two words you need to get by at his local barbershop!

    • 35 min
    Where's Home Really... for Monica Galetti?

    Where's Home Really... for Monica Galetti?

    “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's approachable TV personality style, and the importance of both families in her life - the one at home as well as the close-knit family in her restaurant “Mere”.

    • 37 min
    Where's Home Really... for Nish Kumar?

    Where's Home Really... for Nish Kumar?

    '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’ve ever wondered what ‘Cucumber Town’ means, Nish will put your mind at ease!

    • 35 min
    Where's Home Really... for Corinne Bailey Rae?

    Where's Home Really... for Corinne Bailey Rae?

    "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 that she is passing on to her own children.

    Corinne also tells Jimi about some of the inspirational stories of African-Americans that influenced her acclaimed new album, “Black Rainbows”.

    • 37 min
    Where's Home Really... for Amir Khan?

    Where's Home Really... for Amir Khan?

    “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 was like being a Bolton boy filling the tabloid gossip columns following his marriage to a Manhattan heiress, and being the only Asian kid in his local boxing gym.

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

Ritchierichx ,

A enlightened listen

I LOVE driving to work after listening to this as it makes me feel very enlightened. So informative on subjects of peoples perspectives.

Outlandish Chap ,

A great listen

This is such a wonderful podcast. Jimi is a warm , passionate and interested interviewer and gets the best out of his guests as a result. I’m loving catching up on all the back catalogue and look forward to more series in the future. thanks

Penny1987LB ,

I’m transported into the guests home…

A wonderful podcast, I love the way I am transported into the ‘home’ of each guest, I feel so warm and fuzzy when I hear the perspectives of family live. Please please keep these coming.

Well Done Jimi

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