{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65fd941cc33959001681e12e/669e5da6e213d3c97e88c9e1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"James O'Brien (Part One)","description":"<p>Joining Emily and Raymond on Walking The Dog this week is award-winning radio presenter and bestselling author James O’Brien - with his gorgeous cavapoo Polly!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>James had an unfortunate incident with a Bassett Hound when he was younger - and he spent many of the following years as a strong objector to all things dog-mucus-related. However, since Polly has come into his life, he’s come round to the dog side. </p><p><br></p><p>We discuss talking openly about adoption, the impact of his private education and his subsequent teenage rebellions. James also tells us about his extraordinary entry into journalism - which involved John Major and a suit.... and also a very memorable encounter with Sean Connery!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow James on X <a href=\" https://twitter.com/mrjamesob?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@mrjamesob</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-They-Broke-Britain-Bestseller/dp/0753560364 \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Get your copy of How They Broke Britain here</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can listen to James’ podcast Full Disclosure on all podcast platforms, and you can hear him on LBC every weekday from 10am!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Emily:&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean</p><p>X - @divine_miss_em</p><p><br></p><p>Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence</p><p>Music: Rich Jarman&nbsp;</p><p>Artwork: Alice Ludlam</p><p>Photography: Karla Gowlett&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Goalhanger"}