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100 Questions with Tom Simons

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2026/06/04
Latest episode
2026/11/03
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46 min.
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Tom only has 1 hour and 100 questions to truly understand his guest. As soon as he runs out of time or questions, the episode is over

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Kyle MacLachlan on Fallout, Dune, Twin Peaks, CharlieXCX & Becoming TikTok’s Dad | 100 Questions
2026/11/03
Don't forget to follow and rate the show 5 stars! The 100 Questions Patreon is LIVE! Head over to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions⁠ for the FULL 100 QUESTIONS of EVERY EPISODE so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Sweet Anita, Jacksepticeye & Professor Brian Cox. Today’s guest is a Hollywood LEGEND and one of the most distinctive actors of his generation. Discovered by the legendary director David Lynch over four decades ago, he went on to star in Dune, Blue Velvet and one of the most iconic television shows of all time, Twin Peaks. He married Charlotte in Sex and the City, caused CHAOS in Desperate Housewives and, more recently, braved the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout. Somehow, he has reinvented himself for an entirely new generation, becoming a TikTok sensation and the internet’s favourite dad. Tags Kyle MacLachlan, Kyle MacLachlan interview, Kyle MacLachlan 100 Questions, 100 Questions, 100 Questions Tom Simons, Tom Simons, Twin Peaks, Twin Peaks interview, Dale Cooper, Agent Cooper, David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan David Lynch, Dune, Dune 1984, Kyle MacLachlan Dune, Paul Atreides, Blue Velvet, Fallout, Fallout TV series, Kyle MacLachlan Fallout, Hank MacLean, Inside Out, Inside Out 2, Sex and the City, Desperate Housewives, Pixar, Hollywood actor, acting career, David Lynch movies, Twin Peaks behind the scenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked Ashley Walters 100 Questions about Adolescence Animol, Prison, Adolescence, Drake & Top Boy
2026/10/29
Please consider dropping a follow and rating the show 5 stars! The 100 Questions Patreon is LIVE! Head over to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions⁠ for the FULL 100 QUESTIONS of EVERY EPISODE so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Sweet Anita, Jacksepticeye & Professor Brian Cox. Today's guest has had an extraordinary career spanning music, television, and now film. He first burst onto the scene as part of So Solid Crew, scoring a number-one hit with "21 Seconds," before becoming one of the most recognizable faces in British drama as Dushane in the award-winning series Top Boy. More recently, he starred in Netflix's Adolescence, and now he's stepping behind the camera for his feature-length directorial debut, Animol. Inspired by his own experiences in young offenders institutions. tags Walters, Ashley, Simons, Drake, Asher, TopBoy, Adolescence, Animol, SoSolid, Prison, Interview, Podcast, Questions, Acting, Actor, Celebrity, Drama, Stories, Crime, Gangs, Rap, Grime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked a Former CIA Analyst 100 Questions about Spies, AI Surveillance & Secret Technology
2026/10/27
Please consider dropping a follow and rating the show 5 stars! The 100 Questions Patreon is LIVE! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for FULL 100 questions of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, DanTDM, Sweet Anita, Yogscast Lewis, Jacksepticeye, Professor Brian Cox & many more. Today’s guest has one of those CVs that sounds completely made up. At 19 years old, while most people are still figuring out university, he joined the CIA. He went on to work on Syria and counterterrorism, contribute to intelligence briefings for the White House, work across the Middle East - and then became a bestselling spy novelist and the host of The Rest Is Classified. I should also say that basically everything I know about this world comes from James Bond and Mission: Impossible, so I expect to be corrected quite a lot today. Follow David https://www.instagram.com/mccloskeybooks/?hl=en Check out London Stations here! 📚 https://www.waterstones.com/book/london-station/david-mccloskey/9781800757486 Welcome to the show, David McCloskey. Welcome to 100 Questions with Tom Simons. Tom only has 100 questions to truly understand his guest - no more, no less. As soon as he runs out of questions - the episode is over. tagsAnalyst, Defense, Security, Warfare, Reconnaissance, Undercover, Operative, Government, Tactics, Counterintelligence, Satellites, Microphones, Wiretapping, Algorithms, Whistleblower, Geopolitics, Forensics, Military, Espionage, Infiltration, CIA, Espionage, Surveillance, Spies, Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Classified, Technology, Secrets, Investigation, Geopolitics, AI, Smartphones, Tracking, Data, Encryption, Hacking, Interview, Podcast, Questions, Discussion, CIA, Espionage, Surveillance, Spies, Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Classified, Technology, Secrets, Investigation, Geopolitics, AI, Smartphones, Tracking, Data, Encryption, Hacking, Interview, Podcast, Questions, Discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked Sharon Horgan 100 Questions about Youth, Meeting Carrie Fisher & Selling Bongs in London
2026/10/20
Please consider dropping a follow and rating the show 5 stars! The 100 Questions Patreon is LIVE! Head over to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions⁠ for the FULL 100 QUESTIONS of EVERY EPISODE so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Sweet Anita, Jacksepticeye & Professor Brian Cox. Today’s guest has spent the last 20 years turning the messiest parts of real life into some of the funniest television around. She went from growing up on a turkey farm in Ireland and selling bongs in Camden, to creating shows including Catastrophe, Motherland and Bad Sisters, running her own production company, winning a BAFTAs and staring in Hollywood films. And her new show Youth might be her most personal yet. Welcome to the show, Sharon Horgan. Tags Sharon Horgan, Tom Simons, Bad Sisters, Catastrophe, Motherland, Youth Series, TV Writer, Comedy Writer, Irish Actress, Screenwriting, Creative Journey, Career Advice, Drama School, BBC Comedy, Rob Delaney, Carrie Fisher, Stephen Fry, Miranda Hart, Apple TV, BBC Comedy, Family Drama, Midlife Crisis, Adult Children, Ageing Parents, Modern Parenting, Social Media, Phone Addiction, Creative Confidence, Writing Process, Comedy Drama, Women Creators, Irish Comedy, London Life, Camden Stories, Turkey Farm, Breaking Through, TV Creation, Writer Interview, Creative Career, Life Lessons, Relationship Comedy, Friendship Comedy, Family Dynamics, Entertainment Industry, Television Creator, Success Story, Personal Stories, Hollywood Journey, BoJack Horseman, Animation Voice, Bad Sisters Cast, Catastrophe Creator, Motherland Creator, Youth Review, Creative Advice, Podcast Interview, Long Form, British Television, Irish Television, Women Writers, Comedy Podcast, Storytelling, TV Production, Career Rejection, Creative Success, Making TV, Writing Comedy, Industry Insights, Life Experience, Authentic Storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked Vikkstar 100 Questions about the Sidemen Situation, Potential Members & Becoming a DJ
2026/10/13
Be sure to follow and rate the show! The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for ad free, extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Professor Brian Cox, Stephen Fry, DanTDM & Much More Vikram Singh Barn better known as Vikkstar123 or simply Vikkstar, is an English YouTuber, DJ and founder of 'CIRCULR' He is also one of the founding members of the YouTube group the Sidemen. tags Vikkstar123 story, Vikkstar childhood, Vikkstar YouTube career, Vikkstar first video, Vikkstar viral video, Vikkstar university, Vikkstar bullied, Vikkstar net worth, Vikkstar expensive purchases, Vikkstar personal life, Vikkstar fame, Vikkstar music career, Vikkstar DJ career, Vikkstar Alan Walker, Vikkstar live DJ set, Vikkstar 100000 people, Vikkstar Pokémon GO, Vikkstar quickfire, Sidemen beginnings, Sidemen first house, Original Sidemen House, Sidemen members, Sidemen friendships, Sidemen arguments, Sidemen disagreements, Sidemen secrets, Sidemen future, Sidemen new member, Sidemen success story, Sidemen revenue split, Sidemen ownership, Sidemen behind the scenes stories, Sidemen group dynamics, Sidemen YouTube journey, Sidemen business empire, Sidemen content creation, Sidemen group history, Sidemen growing up, Sidemen audience, Sidemen collaborations, Sidemen origin, The Pack YouTube, The Pack Minecraft history, Minecraft YouTubers, YouTube burnout, YouTube fame, YouTube creator lifestyle, Life as a YouTuber, YouTube challenges, Becoming a successful YouTuber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked Jeremy Allen White & Mikey Madison 21 Questions
2026/10/07
The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to   / 100questions   for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. Subscribe NOW so you don't miss an episode, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday! The Social Reckoning is a 2026 American legal thriller film written, co-produced, and directed by Aaron Sorkin. The sequel to The Social Network (2010), it dramatizes the 2021 Facebook leak by the whistleblower Frances Haugen and Jeff Horwitz. It stars Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, Bill Burr, and Jeremy Strong. Welcome to 100 Questions with Tom Simons. Tom only has 100 questions to truly understand his guest - no more, no less. As soon as he runs out of questions - the episode is over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked Nakey Jakey 100 Questions about Mental Health, YouTube, Videogamedunkey & Making Music
2026/09/29
Be sure to follow and rate the show! The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. Subscribe NOW so you don't miss an episode, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday! Jacob Matthew Christensen (NakeyJakey) was born on December 28, 1994.He grew up in Hot Springs, South Dakota.While living in Denver in 2015, Christensen played Dark Souls for the first time which inspired him to start his YouTube career with the now cult classic video "Dark Souls Saved Me" Welcome to 100 Questions with Tom Simons. Tom only has 100 questions to truly understand his guest - no more, no less. As soon as he runs out of questions - the episode is over. Listen to 100 Questions on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/6AzaIexPNKUrdg5NYxhGqa?si=c347c03f3f8b4476 Follow NakeyJakey https://www.youtube.com/@NakeyJakey https://www.instagram.com/nakeyjakey Follow Tommy https://www.youtube.com/@TomSimonsVloghttps://www.youtube.com/@TommyInnit Follow 100 Questions https://www.instagram.com/100questionswithtomsimons/ https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithtom tags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked Career Ladder's Max Klymenko 100 Questions about Russia Ukraine War & Meeting Tom in a Sauna
2026/09/22
Be sure to follow and rate the show! The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. Maksym "Max" Klymenko is a Ukrainian internet personality and educator, recording short videos for TikTok and YouTube, regarding career, business, brands and public issues. His most popular series, titled Career Ladder, focuses on him attempting to guess careers of people met on the street under two minutes, while standing with them on a ladder. Welcome to 100 Questions with Tom Simons. Tom only has 100 questions to truly understand his guest - no more, no less. As soon as he runs out of questions - the episode is over. tags (ignore) Ukraine,Russia,War,Zelenskyy,YouTube,TikTok,Career,Ladder,Jobs,CreatorsPolitics,London,Immigration,Family,Childhood,Grandma,Education,Law,Business,Sociology,Success,Ambition,Purpose,Work,Money,Culture,Identity,Patriotism,Advocacy,Leadership,Presidents,Government,Democracy,Voting,Influence,Responsibility,Content,Virality,Interviews,Storytelling,Creativity,Entrepreneurship,Fame,Community,Fundraising,Charity,Trauma,Fear,Loss,Survival,Resilience,Invasion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked Jacksepticeye 100 Questions about MrBeast, Bloodbourne Movie, AI, Grief, Burnout, YouTube and More
2026/09/15
Be sure to follow and rate the show! Seán William "Jack" McLoughlin, better known by his online as jacksepticeye, is an Irish YouTuber, streamer and philanthropist. His videos focus on gaming, comedy, and vlogging. The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. 00:00 - Episode Start 03:03 - What Were You Like as a Child? 04:14 - How Did You Discover YouTube?06:13 - How Did PewDiePie Change Your Life? 08:20 - When Did YouTube Become a Job? 10:24 - What Video Are You Most Proud Of? 10:55 - Did You Feel Pressure to Keep Uploading? 12:44 - Logan Paul Forest Drama & Calling Out Creators 13:24 - How Has MrBeast Ruined YouTube? 16:39 - What Changed About YouTube? 17:54 - Would YouTube Be Better With Metrics? 19:49 - Do You Still Love Being a YouTuber? 21:29 - Jacksepticeye on AI 24:14 - MrBeast Using Jack's Logo for an AI Platform? 25:54 - Quickfire Questions 27:07 - Mount Rushmore of Content Creators? 27:54 - How Did Losing Your Dad Affect You? 33:09 - Jack on How His Father's Death Was Memed 35:54 - When Did You Decide to Look Into Being Neurodivergent? 38:44 - What's the Story Behind Thankmas? 41:21 - How Did the Bloodborne Movie Happen & What's Your Role? 43:46 - The Final Question... The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. Subscribe NOW so you don't miss an episode, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday! Seán William "Jack" McLoughlin, better known by his online as jacksepticeye, is an Irish YouTuber, streamer and philanthropist. His videos focus on gaming, comedy, and vlogging. Welcome to 100 Questions with Tom Simons. Tom only has 100 questions to truly understand his guest - no more, no less. As soon as he runs out of questions - the episode is over. Listen to 100 Questions on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/6AzaIexPNKUrdg5NYxhGqa?si=c347c03f3f8b4476 Follow Jacksepticeye https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzPXprvl5Y-Sf0g4vX-m6g https://www.instagram.com/jacksepticeye/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jacksepticey Follow Tommy https://www.youtube.com/@TomSimonsVlog https://www.youtube.com/@TommyInnit Follow 100 Questions https://www.instagram.com/100questionswithtomsimons/ https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithtom tags YouTube, Minecraft, Gaming, Creators, PewDiePie, MrBeast, Jacksepticeye, Burnout, Fame, Pressure, Identity, Grief, Loss, ADHD, Neurodivergence, AI, Creativity, Internet, Success, Career, Charity, Thankmas, Bloodborne, Community, Legacy, Purpose, Growth, Mentalhealth, Algorithms, Influence, Uploads, Virality, Criticism, Controversy,Change, Ambition, Authenticity, Childhood, Ireland, Fatherhood, Memes, Technology, Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked a Crime Scene Cleaner 100 Questions about PTSD, True Crime & The Emotional Toll of The Job | Lauren Baker
2026/09/08
Content Disclaimer: This interviews contains discussions of death and suicide. If you are in a suicidal crisis or emotional distress, you can use the info below to get help: Crisis Resource Panels https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10726080 YouTubes' Suicide, self-harm and eating disorders policy https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10726080 United States Get in touch with 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or using https://chat.988lifeline.org Crisis workers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls and chats are free of charge and confidential. Other countries/regions To find a crisis centre in your area, go to the International Association for Suicide Prevention website. https://www.iasp.info/ If you believe that someone else is in danger of suicide, you can https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-worried-about-someone-else/ - Get in touch with your local law enforcement for immediate help. Make sure that you have their contact details to share with local law enforcement. - Use the info above to talk to someone about what's going on and how you can help them. Encourage them to get in touch with a suicide prevention hotline using the info above. ------------------------- The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. Subscribe NOW so you don't miss an episode, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday! Welcome to 100 Questions with Tom Simons. Tom only has 100 questions to truly understand his guest - no more, no less. As soon as he runs out of questions - the episode is over. Lauren Baker is a British crime-scene and trauma cleaner from the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. She founded LIT Biohazard & Trauma Cleaning Specialists. She became publicly known through Channel 4’s 2025 documentary series Crime Scene Cleaners, which followed her team dealing with the aftermath of deaths and other hazardous situations across Kent and Essex. She has also appeared on This Morning and spoken about her work on podcasts. 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Episode Start 02:19 - How Lauren Entered the Industry 06:01 - What Happens After a Crime 08:07 - Working in Full Protective Gear 10:03 - Cleaning Up a Real Stabbing 12:37 - Self Harm Disclaimer: Her Traumatic First Call-Out 14:26 - End: Self Harm Disclaimer: Her Traumatic First Call-Out 15:50 - The Mental Toll of the Job 18:45 - How She Gave a Grieving Sister Closure 21:31 - Crime Scene Cleaning Myths 23:03 - A Dead Cat in the Fridge 24:31 - Her Most Dangerous Clean-Up 31:32 - How Checking In Can Save Lives 34:27 - More Than Just a Cleaner 36:33 - From £20 to a Dream Career 37:24 - The Final Question Listen to 100 Questions on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/6AzaIexPNKUrdg5NYxhGqa?si=c347c03f3f8b4476 Follow Lauren Baker https://www.instagram.com/lit_biohazard/ https://www.tiktok.com/@litcleanin Follow Tommy https://www.youtube.com/@TomSimonsVloghttps://www.youtube.com/@TommyInnit Follow 100 Questions https://www.instagram.com/100questionswithtomsimons/ https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithtom Watch 100 Questions with a Criminal Psychologist here! https://youtu.be/yyZlbvrjvIw Watch 100 Questions with an Ex Gang Leader here! https://youtu.be/XeflET5bGl0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked Angry Ginge 100 Questions about Bov Boys, Sidemen, Winning I'm A Celebrity & His Nan
2026/09/01
Be sure to follow & rate the show! The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. Angry Ginge (real name Morgan Burtwistle) is a prominent English internet personality, Twitch streamer, and YouTuber best known for his high-energy, comedic football and EA Sports FC (FIFA) content. Raised on a council estate in Salford, Greater Manchester, the 24-year-old creator has transitioned from a viral streamer into a mainstream reality TV star, most notably winning the 25th series of ITV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. Welcome to 100 Questions with Tom Simons. Tom only has 100 questions to truly understand his guest - no more, no less. As soon as he runs out of questions - the episode is over. Listen to 100 Questions on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/6AzaIexPNKUrdg5NYxhGqa?si=c347c03f3f8b4476 Follow Angry Ginge https://www.youtube.com/@UCQIdhgHHjGbkrThGV64bVzw Follow Tommy https://www.youtube.com/@TomSimonsVloghttps://www.youtube.com/@TommyInnit Follow 100 Questions https://www.instagram.com/100questionswithtomsimons/ https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithtom 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Episode Start 01:58 - Quick-Fire Questions 03:50 - Childhood & Growing Up in Manchester 05:48 - His Mum’s Incredible Sacrifices 08:02 - His Difficult Relationship With Dad 11:07 - How His Nan Became Internet Famous 13:49 - The Loss That Changed Everything 15:40 - His Viral Breakthrough 18:40 - The “Give Me Chips” Story 19:54 - Getting Recognised for the First Time 21:02 - Being Discovered by the Sidemen 22:31 - The Life-Changing Phone Call 24:26 - Playing at a Sold-Out Wembley 24:47 - KSI Leaving the Sidemen 26:34 - Building the Bov Boys 30:24 - Joining I’m a Celebrity 32:56 - Fear of the Public’s Reaction 35:21 - Becoming Britain’s Most Famous Man 36:38 - Fame Made Him Feel Vulnerable 38:36 - Being Followed Home 39:12 - Why He Stopped Dating 42:33 - Friendship With Luke Littler 43:31 - Wayne Rooney Calls Him at Midnight 44:10 - His Plans for the Future 46:50 - Calling Out Racism 49:31 - Angry Ginge’s Quick-Fire Finale 50:34 - The Card He Sold for £150,000 52:09 - The Final Question 52:50 - Retiring His Mum and Buying Her House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked a Dying Man 100 Questions About His Stage 3 Cancer, Breaking World Records, Fundraising & Having Five Years to Live | King of Chemo
2026/08/25
Be sure to follow and rate the show! Today Tom interviews King of Chemo, the Instagram creator who has turned his experience with terminal cancer into a platform for honesty, humour and hope. Iain Liam Ward, widely known as the "King of Chemo," is a Irish fitness content creator and endurance athlete. Diagnosed with terminal terminal brain cancer (glioblastoma) in 2020 at age 31, he uses his massive social media following to run extreme marathons and raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity. The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked DanTDM 100 Questions about KSI, Minecraft, YouTube & Dealing with Depression
2026/08/19
Be sure to follow and rate the show! In this episode of 100 Questions with Tom Simons, Tom sits down with DanTDM, one of the most influential creators in UK YouTube history. DanTDM is an English YouTuber and gaming creator who rose to global fame through his Minecraft videos, becoming one of the biggest creators on YouTube and, in 2017, the platform’s highest-paid star according to Forbes. Known for his family-friendly content and long-standing connection with his young audience, Dan has also been increasingly open about his struggles with mental health, including depression during the COVID-19 lockdowns and the pressures that came with balancing family life and an enormous online career. In 2024, he made headlines when he publicly criticised MrBeast, KSI and Logan Paul’s Lunchly, questioning the ethics of selling heavily marketed food products to children. The controversy became one of the biggest moments in his career and highlighted the principles that have shaped his reputation as one of YouTube’s most trusted veteran creators. The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked Yogscast Lewis 100 Questions about Cancelled Creators, YouTube & Shadow of Israphel
2026/08/04
Be sure to follow and rate the show! In this episode of 100 Questions with Tom Simons, Tom sits down with Lewis Brindley, co-founder of The Yogscast, one of the UK's most influential gaming and online entertainment companies. Founded in 2008 by Lewis Brindley and Simon Lane, The Yogscast began by creating World of Warcraft guides before becoming global internet stars through their iconic Minecraft series, including Shadow of Israphel, helping shape the future of gaming content on YouTube. Over the years, The Yogscast has grown into a hugely successful creator collective and entertainment company based in Bristol, working with dozens of creators across gaming, streaming and live events. Lewis opens up about the early days of YouTube, building one of the platform's biggest gaming brands, the rise of Minecraft, the business behind The Yogscast, creator burnout, internet fame, entrepreneurship, and how the online creator economy has changed over the last 15 years. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from YouTube's early days, the challenges of running a growing media company, and the lessons he's learned from building a long-lasting online business. 100 Questions with Tom Simons is the podcast where Tom has just one hour and 100 questions to truly understand his guest. From quick-fire questions to deep conversations, every episode uncovers the stories, insights and experiences you won't hear anywhere else. If you enjoy conversations about YouTube, gaming, Minecraft, content creation, entrepreneurship and internet culture, make sure to subscribe for more episodes with some of the world's most interesting guests. The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. 00:00 Intro 00:56 Episode Start 04:25 Lewis's Mount Rushmore of Minecraft YouTubers 06:07 How Did Simon Meet Lewis? 07:40 Goons? 09:40 The Early Days of The Yogscast & Simon 11:24 Discovering Minecraft 13:13 Diggy Diggy Hole 13:28 How YouTube Has Changed in 20 Years 16:15 Gaming on YouTube 17:45 Shadow of Israphel, the First SMP & Minecon 21:40 Tommy & Lewis Reflect on Minecraft YouTube (2016–2021) 25:30 Why Did Shadow of Israphel End, and Will It Come Back? 27:35 The First UK YouTube Channel to Hit 1 Billion Views 31:30 Jingle Jam 33:52 The Yogscast's Legacy 36:30 MrBeast 37:15 Moving Away from Problematic Creators & Parting Ways with Friends 42:33 The Final Question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I asked Jesse Tyler Ferguson 100 Questions about Modern Family Broadway & Raising $1,000,000
2026/07/28
Be sure to follow and rate the show! The 100 Questions Patreon is now live! Just head over to https://www.patreon.com/c/100questions for extended cuts of every episode so far INCLUDING Stephen Fry, Stampy and Professor Brian Cox. Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an American actor. From 2009 to 2020, he portrayed Mitchell Pritchett on the sitcom Modern Family, for which he earned five consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Welcome to 100 Questions with Tom Simons. Tom only has 100 questions to truly understand his guest - no more, no less. As soon as he runs out of questions - the episode is over. 0:00 Intro 01:40 Episode Start 02:00 Quickfire Questions 03:20 Jesse’s childhood, community theatre, Breaking Bad 04:50 Being a red head in Albuque, New Mexico, Catholic Church 07:30 First Broadway Show 09:55 Being in Jesus Christ Superstar 12:23 Meeting Barack & Michelle Obama 15:50 Modern Family & It’s Cultural Impact 20:23 Originally Auditioning for Cameron not Mitch 25:40 Dealing with Audience Reactions 26:29 How much of Mitch is Jesse? 27:45 When did you know it was time for Modern Family to end? 29:00 What would young Jesse say to you? 29:30 Representing the Gay Community on TV 31:20 Mitch’s Legacy 33:07 Quickfire Questions 34:45 Mount Rushmore of American Sitcoms 35:20 Jesse’s Podcast “Dinner’s On Me” 36:50 Jesse on Raising $1,000,000 39:45 Working on a Taylor Swift Music Video 41:15 Being in Cocaine Bear 42:00 The Final Question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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