Why Are You More Successful Than Me? with Richard Bacon

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Richard Bacon returns to his broadcasting roots with a new ongoing interview series asking successful people the question that keeps him up at night: Why Are You More Successful Than Me? Richard meets people he believes are more successful than him to ask them why. Don’t be thinking Richard isn’t successful. He is. He’s doing absolutely fine. But this series isn’t about Richard’s insecurity. It’s about curiosity, ambition and what really drives people who operate at the top of their field...

Episode List

Matt Haig Part 2

Aug 13th, 2026 5:01 AM

Why Is Matt Haig More Successful Than Richard? On this week's episode, Part 2, the best-selling author talks to Richard about the importance of recognising the moment, how social media changes people in ways we don't yet understand, his battles against bleak mental health, addictions, and most chilling of all, growing up in Newark. You can follow us on Instagram: @yesyesmediatv @whyareyoumoresuccessfulthanme You can follow us on TikTok: WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - Full episodes are available to watch on Spotify & YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - If you have any questions and comments you can email us at: moresuccessfulpod@yesyesmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Haig

Aug 6th, 2026 5:01 AM

Why Is Matt Haig More Successful Than Richard? On this week’s episode, Part 1, one of the biggest fiction writers in the world today talks to Richard about the worrying rise of AI, online bullies from Brazil which led to some great publicity and book sales, teenage shoplifting, and how an interview with Richard led to Matt’s ADHD diagnosis. You can follow us on Instagram: @yesyesmediatv @whyareyoumoresuccessfulthanme You can follow us on TikTok: WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - Full episodes are available to watch on Spotify & YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - If you have any questions and comments you can email us at: moresuccessfulpod@yesyesmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bella Freud

Jul 30th, 2026 5:01 AM

Why Is Bella Freud More Successful Than Richard? On this week’s episode, the iconic fashion designer talks to Richard about growing up with no money, her first job working for the legendary Vivienne Westwood, how clothes can bring you confidence, the ups and downs of running her own fashion brand (and how her dad, the artist Lucian Freud, designed her logo) and the power of silence. You can follow us on Instagram: @yesyesmediatv @whyareyoumoresuccessfulthanme You can follow us on TikTok: WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - Full episodes are available to watch on Spotify & YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - If you have any questions and comments you can email us at: moresuccessfulpod@yesyesmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Beckett

Jul 23rd, 2026 5:01 AM

Why Is Will Beckett More Successful Than Richard? On this week's episode, the founder of the iconic steakhouse Hawksmoor talks to Richard about his meat-based triumph, the lessons learned from his failed early ventures, suppressing the British urge to downplay success, his mum's career as a wine journalist, and Richard's opinion that medium-well steak is much, much better than rare steak, a statement that only cowards could disagree with. You can follow us on Instagram: @yesyesmediatv @whyareyoumoresuccessfulthanme You can follow us on TikTok: WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - Full episodes are available to watch on Spotify & YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - If you have any questions and comments you can email us at: moresuccessfulpod@yesyesmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harland Miller

Jul 16th, 2026 5:01 AM

Why Is Harland Miller More Successful Than Richard? On this week's live episode at the Nevill Holt Festival, the superstar artist talks to Richard about his iconic Penguin inspired art pieces and their brilliant titles, how he nearly got sued by one the UK's most beloved booksellers, how success was a dirty word at art school, their shared love for Whitby (although Richard doesn't love the buffet his Mum does when he's there) and how many pieces of his own work Harland has hanging at home. You can follow us on Instagram: @yesyesmediatv @whyareyoumoresuccessfulthanme You can follow us on TikTok: WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - Full episodes are available to watch on Spotify & YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - If you have any questions and comments you can email us at: moresuccessfulpod@yesyesmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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