Before the fame: intimate origin stories from iconic names, hosted by beloved British actor and writer Cush Jumbo OBE
First two episodes with Dame Anna Wintour and Golda Rosheuvel Available Now
New York, NY – September 3, 2024 – Sony Music Entertainment today premiered the new podcast Origins with Cush Jumbo. With a lineup boasting the crème de la crème of entertainment royalty such as Dame Anna Wintour, Michael Kors, David Schwimmer, Kate Nash, Peter Capaldi, Poppy Delevingne, Julianna Margulies and Golda Rosheuvel, Cush effortlessly breaks down barriers to reveal genuine coming-of-age stories from our favorite superstars. Trailer can be found HERE
The new podcast will transport listeners and guests back in time – from childhood tales to teenage misadventures and early career struggles, each episode will unravel the formative moments that shaped the trajectory of success for some of the world’s most celebrated personalities.
Joining SME’s world-class podcast slate, Origins will give listeners a glimpse into lives of their favorite stars before the limelight, offering never-before-heard stories and intimate insights into their early years.
Cush Jumbo OBE is a British icon of the stage and screen, best known for her leading role in the CBS drama series The Good Wife and Paramount spin-off The Good Fight. Most recently, she has starred as Lady Macbeth opposite David Tennant at the Donmar Warehouse and as June Lenker in Apple TV+ series Criminal Record opposite Peter Capaldi.
She will bring her magnetic energy to the captivating, unique and often hilarious conversations of Origins with Cush Jumbo inviting listeners to reminisce alongside iconic names. They will experience the stars they know and love like never before. Cush’s infectious personality, wicked sense of humor, and refreshingly frank approach guarantee dynamic conversations with her A-list friends on the show.
“I am thrilled to be partnering with Sony Music to begin my podcasting journey,” said host Cush Jumbo. “Origins is all about taking my guests on a trip back down memory lane and I’m delighted that so many incredible people from across all of entertainment will join me for candid, honest and intimate
conversations filled with laughter, tears and everything in between.” Listeners can find Origins with Cush Jumbo on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Origins with Cush Jumbo and all other Sony Podcast shows, follow @SonyPodcasts on X/Twitter and Instagram.