{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a5dda028327d8bdc728bf8d/6abfc8d12afc0d0c975f9eee?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Will Young: ‘Simon Hated Me But Pop Idol Gave Me a career’ ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a5dda028327d8bdc728bf8d/1790953901133-fdffbeaf-f0ed-495f-98a4-2c3450121803.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>As Will Young announces his Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour, he opens up to Jo and Zoe about his time on Pop Idol, relationship with Simon Cowell, challenging stereotypes and freaky premonitions. He also talks about the incredible power of gardening and joins a game of ‘Evergreen or Leave Right Now’, with some surprising revelations.</p><p>Tickets for Will Young&#39;s &quot;The Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour&quot; are now on sale.</p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.willyoung.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.willyoung.co.uk/</a></u></p><p><br></p><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong></p><p>📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk</p><p>📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795</p><p>💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ <u><a href=\"https://wa.me/447477038795\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠https://wa.me/447477038795</a></u></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS</strong></p><p>This episode is brought to you by White Stuff, La Roche-Posay, Arla B.O.B, Bupa and Bloom &amp; Wild.</p><p><br></p><p>🍂 White Stuff – Discover White Stuff&#39;s new autumn collection, inspired by getting outdoors, embracing your independent spirit and reconnecting with the world beyond our phones. Enjoy 15% off your order with code DIGIT15 off full price items online and in store until 31st Dec 2026. Head to <u><a href=\"http://www.whitestuff.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.whitestuff.com</a></u>​​ to explore the collection and find out more about the Looking Up campaign.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ La Roche-Posay – Discover the new Hyalu B5 routine today. Head to Lookfantastic to shop the new Hyalu B5 Serum and Refillable Cream. could we please link to this website? https://www.lookfantastic.com/c/brands/la-roche-posay/la-rocheposay-hyalu-b5/?msockid=09fc0370e02b6b8c282214e5e14c6a02&amp;utm_source=sources-onlineads&amp;utm_medium=social_video_paid&amp;utm_content=lrp_skin_hyalu-b5_video_aw&amp;utm_campaign=lrp_skin_hyalu-b5_hyalu-b5-october-media-campaign</p><p><br></p><p>🥛 Arla B.O.B – Looking for an easy swap without compromising on taste? Arla B.O.B tastes just like semi-skimmed milk but with all the benefits of skimmed. It&#39;s perfect in your morning tea or coffee, and easy to spot in the supermarket with its distinctive yellow top. Give Arla B.O.B a try and see if you can taste the difference.</p><p><br></p><p>💙 Bupa – Search Bupa Family Health Insurance to get your quote. Pre-existing conditions not covered. Terms and conditions apply <u><a href=\"https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-insurance/family-health-insurance\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-insurance/family-health-insurance</a></u></p><p><br></p><p>💐 Bloom &amp; Wild — Looking for a thoughtful gift? Bloom &amp; Wild has so much more than beautiful flowers, with carefully curated hampers, candles, brownies and books for every occasion. Enjoy 15% off your order at bloomandwild.com with the code DIGIT15 at checkout. Care wildly with Bloom &amp; Wild.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p>Exec Producer: Sam Michell</p><p>Producer: Harriet Thurley</p><p>Assistant Producer: Eve Jones</p><p>Technical Producer: Dan Moss</p><p>Video Editors: Dan Moss, Cameron Laird &amp; Jack Whiteside</p>","author_name":"Persephonica"}