Jimmy has recorded a chat with Fearne Cotton for her Happy Place podcast S42 Ep2 (released April 6th 2026). She mentions Last One Laughing being “tonight” which would suggest an April 2nd record.
Jimmy and Fearne have worked together a fair amount, over the years, on shows like Comic Relief, Celebrity Juice and Chris Moyles Quiz Night (see here).
Audio is on Acast, here. Or video below.
Authors mentioned (see Booklist – here)
- Scott Galloway
- Louise Perry
- Oliver Burkeman
- Neil Howe
Music mentioned – Paul Simon and The Stone Roses (see Music Playlist – here)
Mention of a Netflix special recording, at Jimmy’s Palladium gigs – see here.
Brief mention of comedy writing project he’s working on, which is under the working title Rosetta Stone of Comedy (here).
Jimmy Carr: “Men half-arse things!” My thoughts on feminism, parenting, and success
What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? It’s a question comedian Jimmy Carr reckons will help direct your life path.
In this chat with Fearne, Jimmy explains how he strives for greatness for himself, without falling into the trap of comparing himself to others. He talks about how to define success for yourself, why talent without hard work means very little, and why he doesn’t fear cancel culture.
Jimmy also explains why feminism still doesn’t really serve mothers and matriarchs, and why you’ll never hear him say he’s “babysitting” his own kids.
Plus, do all comedians have a bit of a troubled childhood…? Jimmy chats about how his anxieties fuel his jokes.
00:00 – Happy Place With Jimmy Carr
01:00 – Jimmy Carr on Happiness & Gratitude
08:20 – Comedy, Conversation an Growing Up
09:45 – Success, Ambition & Finding Your Own Path
15:50 – Career, Comedy and Finding Flow
18:50 – Fatherhood
23:40 – Money & Life Perspectives
35:00 – Cancel Culture & Anxiety
53:40 – Jimmy’s Happy Place
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