Josh Smith
Presenter, Journalist & Author
Biography
British journalist, podcaster and presenter Josh Smith has gained international recognition for his signature empowering interviews, innate warmth, and humour. Josh uses his intuitive empathy to create a safe space for some of the biggest names on the planet; from Kate Hudson to Jodie Foster, Oprah to Victoria Beckham. With unparalleled access to the world’s most in-demand celebrities, his vodcast and interviews put self-discovery and self-acceptance at the heart of intimate conversations, which continue to gain international press attention.
Josh’s hit podcast, Josh Smith's Great Chat Show (previously Reign with Josh Smith), produced by Next Chapter Studios in partnership with Spotify is built for real conversation in an era of short attention spans and performative, click-driven interviews. Vulnerability is welcomed, humour comes naturally, and connection comes first. For Smith, it’s a clear statement: words and stories matter - and when they’re given space, they can spark real change. The podcast performs in the top 1% globally.
As a master of communication, June 2024 saw Josh release his highly anticipated debut book, ‘Great Chat: Seven Lessons for Better Conversations, Deeper Connections and Improved Wellbeing’ published by Bonnier Books. As reviewed by Vogue, Elle and Independent. The paperback version ‘Great Chat: Talk to Anyone. Make New Connections. Improve Your Relationships’ is now available too.
Josh is a proud ambassador of the UK’s leading children’s mental health charity, Place2be and is a Contributing Editor at GLAMOUR UK following his role as the Entertainment Director at the title for a number of years. Josh has also written for The Standard, Sunday Times Style, The Telegraph, Grazia and more.
Alongside presenting credits on 4 Music, Josh has hosted live events, panels and premieres for the likes of Netflix, Sky, Sony Music, Amazon, Marks and Spencer and Givenchy Beauty. He also hosted the world premiere of Abba Voyage, which involved the band's first group interview in decades.