Mo Gilligan: Beginning, Middle & End

Paloma Faith on Imposter Syndrome, Brits Wins & Surviving the Music Industry

This week on Beginning, Middle & End, Mo sits down with the one and only Paloma Faith.From growing up in Hackney to winning at the Brit Awards, Paloma opens up about signing a “terrible” first record deal, living in a rented flat while already famous, and why imposter syndrome never really goes away.She talks motherhood, money, trolls, gratitude, and the surprising moment that made her album shoot to number one. There’s chaos, wisdom, and a few industry secrets along the way — including wild rider stories, after-party politics, and why Samuel L. Jackson might be her most honourable contact.This isn’t just a music chat. It’s about resilience. It’s about recognising opportunity. It’s about staying human in an industry designed to change you.Raw, funny and vulnerable — this is the REAL Paloma Faith.

Rapper Denzel Curry on Stage Diving, Fame & Survival

Rapper and artist Denzel Curry joins Mo Gilligan for a deep conversation about music, ownership, and survival in the industry. From touring with rock legends to stage-diving chaos, Denzel opens up about the importance of owning his masters, dealing with loss, and building a legacy beyond hits.They talk viral success, XXL fame, independent deals, and why hip-hop needs community again — plus wild stories from tours around the world.This is Denzel Curry like you’ve never heard him before.

Marlon Davis: Finding Comedy back after his coma.

On this week’s episode of Beginning, Middle & End with Mo Gilligan, Mo sits down with comedian Marlon Davis for a conversation that’s as funny as it is unexpectedly deep.Marlon takes us right back to the beginning. His school days learning fine arts, discovering creativity before comedy, and how those early artistic influences shaped the performer he’d eventually become. It’s a side of Marlon people don’t often hear about.From there, we get into the middle including the life-altering moment he woke up from a coma and had to piece his memory, identity and sense of self back together. What does it do to you when you can’t remember parts of your own story? And how do you rebuild your confidence when life hits reset?And of course, the end… or at least where he is now. The graft, the growth, the laughs — and the mindset it takes to survive this industry.

Michelle De Swarte from Modelling to Comedy and Everything In Between

From Brixton estates to New York runways, and finally to the raw, unpredictable world of stand-up comedy — Michelle doesn’t do ordinary career paths. In this episode, she joins the podcast to unpack the wild pivot from modeling to comedy, the reality of chasing success across continents, and why reinvention is sometimes the bravest move you can make.Michelle’s journey is unpredictable, fearless, and seriously funny — and this conversation is no different.

Andi Osho on Creativity, Control & Letting Go

On this episode of Beginning, Middle & End, Mo Gilligan sits down with trailblazing actor, author, and former stand-up Andi Osho for a rare, expansive conversation about creativity, courage, and knowing when to walk away.From growing up in East London to working behind the camera before stepping into the spotlight, Andi opens up about her rise through stand-up comedy, appearing on Live at the Apollo during its golden era, navigating fame, burnout, and depression — and why she ultimately left comedy at its peak. She also talks candidly about life in LA, returning home, embracing her identity as an artist, and finding freedom through writing.With her new satirical novel Most Wanted on the way, Andi reflects on storytelling, success, and what it really means to follow your instincts — even when it means starting again.Honest, funny, and deeply human, this is a conversation about reinvention, ownership, and creating on your own terms.