Al's dear friend Ben joins him in the arena for an incredibly out of date discussion about Brexit, their old school and their hatred of both. Al pushes Ben to hopefully realise that his own outlook on life is, at least seemingly, a pretty healthy one and pretty conducive to his happiness. They reminisce, they laud praise upon one another and Ben opens up about his experiences as a gay teenager in an environment that was not in any way suited to being one, and how ultimately, this gave him...

This week, the wondrous wonder that is Harriet joins us for an arena-based chat that centres on cats, love for them and Harriet's active quest to be more present and live less in her worrisome head and more in the moment. Harriet and Al discuss the tendency for those that think of themselves as "Artists" to shy away from becoming more consistently happy in an attempt to remain 'creative'. Harriet decries this idea as a bad one and advocates working on one's mental health as a way to becoming...

One of Al's long-time super-pals, Edwin, joins us in the podcast arena to discuss his take on what makes happiness real. Edwin talks about the ease with which he made the decision to move 3000 miles away and start a fresh chapter and what this has meant to him over the years. Ed opens up about the importance of a fairly reliable structure to his life and how this relates strongly to his own sense of calm, well-being and of course, his happiness. You can listen to more of Ed's wonderful vox...

This week's guest is the excellent Rhiannon Handy who discusses openly a time in her recent past where she felt she had lost grip on who she thought was as a person. Al obsesses over how people could NOT like the musical Hamilton and Rhiannon tells us about the delights of learning Aerial Hoop. Enjoy! Find Rhiannon on instagram: @handyrhi Find Rhiannon on twitter: @handyrhi

Physiotherapist and perpetual smiler, Jason Graham joins Al and you in the podcast arena to discuss his seemingly unstoppable joie de vivre. He talks about how important it is to him to get up early and get going with his day every morning. Al and Jason discuss their favourite trees and Jason insists that Al play him out with a little classical piano. Find Jason on instagram: @flyingphysios Find Jason on twitter: @Theflyingphysio Find Jason online: http://www.theflyingphysios.com/

This week's episode features TWO fabulous guests! One canine and one humanoid. Sarah and her daughter Dolly sit comfortably in the podcast arena and extol the virtues of leaning into one's support network of friends, family and indeed animal companions when on the search for happiness. It's a lovely, informative and peaceful time in the ears. Enjoy! Sarah can be found on instagram @therumpokid

This week, Comedian, TV personality and all together super-lovely-dude Joel Dommett joins Al in the podcast arena for a frank ole chat on happiness and what it all means. Joel, interestingly finds himself acutely aware of when he is unhappy, but doesn't necessarily notice when he IS happy, suggesting perhaps that he, more often than not, is. Joel extols the virtues of keeping a healthy physical body and how he feels this directly impacts his mental health as well. The two reminisce about...

This week's happy guest to the podcast arena is Amy Kwolek, a brilliant mind and soul of warmth, kindness and deep thoughts. Amy talks to us about her formative years as a young actor and how the job shaped her own view of happiness into adulthood. Amy muses on the idea of being both happy and in chronic physical pain, something that Al and Amy believe to be entirely possible and that they are not intrinsically linked. Do you agree? Amy keeps herself to herself these days for the most part...

Al's business partner and friend Nick Long makes the long journey down the hallway at their office to appear on today's episode of the podcast. Nick and Al discuss the challenges of striking a healthy work-life balance and how this contributes to Nick's happiness levels. Nick talks lovingly about his new daughter and the two share a quiz Al finds online about happiness. Al cries just a little bit when remembering a rare occasion when Nick was nice to him. Nick is very hard to find online,...

Actor, Model, Musician, Wombat enthusiast, wife, cat-mum Laura Jean Marsh blankets up in the podcast arena and extols the virtues and benefits she finds in practising transcendental meditation. Laura also addresses the universal fear of feeling like a "fake" in a professional environment and how allowing these feelings to overtake her can have a detrimental effect on her confidence and happiness. Laura tells us about her upbringing surrounded by performers and how she feels this has shaped...

Comedian, Sports Broadcaster and serious beauty Mark Smith sits down in the podcast arena and claims, pretty convincingly that happiness is so un-definable, so un-quantifiable that it simply doesn't exist in any tangible sense. Al and Mark discuss their difficult psychological relationships with wanting to be asleep all the time. Mark tells us all about how he hated his wedding but loves his marriage, and despite an initial concern that this episode might be a bit of a downer, takes a turn...

Actor, singer, writer and creator of all things Katie Sheridan chats to Al about her faith, her upbringing and her desire for professional achievement and how all of these things make up the complex package that drives Katie's sense of happiness. Katie talks about how close friends and family make a difference in her life. Find Katie on instagram: @katiesheridan3 Find Katie on twitter: @k_sheridantweet

Award Winning Comedian and performer James Acaster pops by the arena to discuss how his passions in life drive his own sense of well-being and happiness every day. James talks passionately about his love for music and the discovery of the ever-evolving art form helps him feel at peace when stressed or unhappy and how he improves his own knowledge of recognising his own feelings and how to solve problems when they arise. James discusses the responsibility of having a job which is effectively...

Comedian and Writer Kat Sadler joins Al halfway through her lunch to chat about her own sense of happiness and how intrinsically she feels that is linked to her sense of achievement of her own goals. Al gets distracted by some grass outside the window for a while and they ponder what role our evolution has to play in our day to day decision making and experiences. Find Kat on instagram: @sadkatler Find Kat on twitter: @SadKatler

Drummer, entrepreneur and POS designer Max Saidi joins Al in the podcast arena to discuss the happiness he felt at his recent wedding, the joy he finds in his work and striving to be the best he can at everything he does. Al shares some painful truth with Max that ultimately has a very happy outcome and Max decides to change his name. They both delve somewhat into the wonder that is Derren Brown's book "Happy" and the life lessons they have taken from reading it. Find Max online:...

Comedy producer Clarissa joins Al in the arena for a conversation about what happiness means to her and in fact what hinders her path to happiness every day. Al goes on and on and on about how much he loves the movie Elizabethtown and the two of them share a mutual appreciation for the wonder of Red Dwarf. Find Clarissa on twitter: @ClarissaDM Find Clarissa on instagram: @clarissadmay

Mat is a truly unique and wonderful individual. He talks passionately about the absolute importance in perspective when it comes to our own happiness. Al and Mat address the obvious privilege in even being able to muse and discuss happiness and think about the idea that depression may be more than it's often made out to be. Mat does an incredible impression of Billy Connolly and Al attempts to do one of Quentin Tarantino. Find Mat on instagram: @matmcpherson

Actor, Writer, Equestrian Enthusiast, Linda. Sydney joins her long-lost brother Al in the arena. They discuss how their shared love for animals brings them both a huge amount of happiness on a daily basis, and how the connection with their pets is so important to their on-going mental well-being. Find Sydney on twitter: @SydneyStevenso3 Find Sydney on instagram: @syd_stevo1

Sporty Sportsperson Josh Briant joins Al in the podcast arena to discuss how his Christian faith drives his own sense of happiness and how he always comes back to his relationship with God when it comes to choices and decisions in his own life. Al shows his utter ignorance for these things and Josh puts up with it. Find Josh on twitter: @jabriant16

Jonny is a fitness instructor, personal trainer and bearded father. Jonny and Al discuss how much of our adult lives are dedicated to work and muse that finding ways to enjoy the work we do is imperative to maintaining a happy life. Jonny bravely and candidly opens up about a very tragic year in his family life and addresses trying to maintain happiness during painful times and finding a way to move forward. They also discuss how fitness and health can be a path to a happier time on earth....

Al and Lauren sit down to discuss the driving desire to succeed within a chosen field and how this can ultimately lead to happiness but also deep unhappiness. Lauren talks candidly about her own fear of failure and her need to constantly make lists. They also discover the true route to happiness and it involved doughnuts. Lauren is an actor, writer and producer and incredible empath. Find Lauren on twitter: @LReed_Actress Find Lauren's theatre on twitter: @ForkedTheatre

Educator, Motivational Speaker and former professional Basketball player Renaldo joins Al to discuss his take on happiness in modern life and how much of his own happiness has been shaped by his childhood. Renaldo talks about finding the positive in most situations he has encountered throughout his life, including growing up in South Carolina during a time of racial segregation. Renaldo tells us about how much pleasure he derives from the desire to make people he meets feel happier by...

Ed Hulme, deep thinker and theatre director, joins Al in the podcast arena to discuss his own happiness. He talks beautifully about how important loving and being loved is to him, as well as the lessons he learnt early in adulthood from losing his father to cancer. Find Ed on Twitter: @HulmeEdward

This week, Al is joined by award-winning actor and director Rosie Day. They discuss all things happiness, the quest for it, the quest to not dwell on the negative and how realistic it is to remain happy at all times. Rosie shares her love for cake and how focussing on work and creating things she can be proud of brings her a great deal of happiness, and muses on the possibility of being re-incarnated as her own family dog. Find Rosie on twitter: @rosiedaydream Find Rosie on instagram:...

Al's business partner, super-friend and ornithology enthusiast joins us to discuss the things that make him happy. Mainly it's Ice Cream and football and being private. Stuart is amazing, a film-maker, stand-up comic, amazing, writer and also amazing. Stuart can be found on instagram: @stuchopslaws Stuart can be found on twitter: @thisstuartlaws