Think you know your favourite TV stars? Think again!
Join Emmerdale stars Roxy Shahidi and Matthew Wolfenden as they delve behind the scenes to chat with celebrity guests about everything; from how they got to where they are now, life off-screen as well as their incredible, surprising and inspiring inner passions or – as we like to call them - ‘side hustles’…
Hosts Roxy Shahidi and Matthew Wolfenden reflect on their creative partnership and answer viewer questions about determination and self-worth, revealing how they became long-term cast members of Emmerdale in this interview episode.
4 Jun 2025
S2 Ep06 Laura Norton & Mark Jordan
Actors Laura Norton and Mark Jordan discuss their acting careers and founding Cure Usher, a charity dedicated to finding a cure for Usher Syndrome, in an interview with Roxy Shahidi and Matthew Wolfenden.
28 May 2025
S2 Ep05 - Sian Reese-Williams
Actress Sian Reese-Williams discusses her acting career across theatre and television with hosts Roxy Shahidi and Matthew Wolfenden, and how she developed a successful pottery side hustle for mental well-being in this interview episode.
21 May 2025
S2 Ep04 AMY WALSH & TOBY-ALEXANDER SMITH
AMY WALSH & TOBY-ALEXANDER SMITH
Emmerdale meets EastEnders in the Celebrity Side Hustles, as Matt and Roxy talk with Amy and Toby about their roles in these two well loved soaps…
Amy & Toby reveal how they met, in the audience at another iconic TV series, to their marriage and subsequent struggles as new parents. The isolation of being a new father led to Toby writing a screenplay dedicated to this very difficult and emotional subject. Funding now in place, the story will become a film dedicated to helping people, particularly men, who are suffering from mental health issues following the birth of a child.
Tissues at the ready for this episode!!
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Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew Wolfenden
Produced by: VTR North
14 May 2025
S2 Ep03 - Ross Adams
Ross Adams
Hollyoaks star and British Soap Award winning actor, Ross Adams is the latest guest to join Matt and Roxy on Celebrity Side Hustles.
Ross talks about how he got into the industry and his time working behind the scenes on Coronation Street, Emmerdale and, after a small stint in the fire service, his ten years of playing the role of Scott in Hollyoaks.
We chat about how Ross founded Small Screen Talent, a drama school dedicated to sharing his wealth of knowledge with the next generation of TV actors. His goal is to nurture young talent in an empathetic atmosphere, encouraging a spirit of teamwork, confidence and kindness.
Ross is a man on a mission, enjoy!
Small Screen Talent:
Official Website (https://www.smallscreentalent.com/)
About Us – Small Screen Talent
(https://www.smallscreentalent.com/about-us/)
Social Media:
Ross Adams on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rosshollyoaks/)
Small Screen Talent on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/smallscreentalent/)
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Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew Wolfenden
Produced by: VTR North
7 May 2025
S2 Ep02 - Lisa Riley
LISA RILEY
What can we say about this guest...
Best known as ‘Mandy Dingle’ in Emmerdale but Lisa Riley is so much more than that character.
From the age of six she knew she had a USP that set her apart. She has boundless energy and enthusiasm for everything, whether it be acting, writing, Strictly, her clothing range, fragrance – the list of her Side Hustles is endless.
Don’t blink or you will miss this episode because the time just flies by listening to what this amazing woman has to say – the force of nature that is …. Lisa Riley – don’t judge!
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Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew Wolfenden
Produced by: VTR North
30 Apr 2025
S2 Ep01 - Adam and Katy Rickitt
Adam & Katie Rickett
From teen pop sensation to sustainable fashion entrepreneur, Adam shares how he turned a passion project into a booming eco-friendly clothing brand. He talks candidly about the highs and lows of launching a business while balancing fame, what he’s learned about leadership, and why staying authentic is the ultimate key to success. Plus, Adam reveals the unexpected way his side hustle helped him reconnect with his creativity.
Follow Adam on Instagram: @adamofficial (https://www.instagram.com/adamofficial)
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Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew Wolfenden
Produced by: VTR North
4 Jul 2024
Ep06 Celebrity Side Hustles - Danny Miller
Danny Miller
Joining Roxy and Matt in the studio for our final episode of series one is their great mate, former co-star and all round good guy, Danny Miller.
Danny talks about how his whirlwind journey into acting began, leading to his multi-award winning Emmerdale role as struggling gay teenage Aaron, being crowned King of the Jungle and how the sudden death of someone close led to him starting up the bereavement charity Once Upon a Smile.
Ep Links
https://www.onceuponasmile.org.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/alberts_bookshelf
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Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew Wolfenden
Produced by: VTR North
27 Jun 2024
Ep05 Celebrity Side Hustles - Dominic Brunt
Dominic Brunt
This week’s “Celebrity Side Hustles” celebrity guest is none other than Dominic Brunt. Known for his long standing role as the affable Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale,
Dom reveals to Roxy and Matt that his original life plan wasn’t quite so glamorous. He also shares all about his life-long love of old-school horror and how it kick-started a career in producing his very own collection of scary movies with his wife Jo. Let’s talk to Dominic…
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Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew Wolfenden
Produced by: VTR North
12 Jun 2024
Ep04 Celebrity Side Hustles - Lou Sanders
Lou Sanders
In this episode of "Celebrity Side Hustles" Matt & Roxy chat to Roxy's Dancing On Ice buddy and comedian Lou Sanders.
We reveal the fame brought by eating a vegan sausage bap in Safeway, chat about Lou's appearance on The Late Late Show with James Cordon and the nerves before appearing on Live at the Apollo.
Matt & Roxy also reveal more of their life journey and open up about Matt's Olympic hopes being dashed by devastating injury.
Lou's book "What's that Lady Doing" gets a little plug along the way too...
Please enjoy this "Celebrity Side Hustles"
Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew Wolfenden
Produced by: VTR North
3 Jun 2024
Ep03 Celebrity Side Hustles - Brooke Vincent
Brooke Levi Vincent
This week's “Celebrity Side Hustles” sees our fabulous guest, Brooke Levi Vincent, best known for playing Sophie Webster for 17 years in Coronation Street, let us in on her passion for helping people get their lives together!
Currently on stage in “The Syndicate” (May24), Brooke tells us about her first taste of TV at 9 years old, her family life being a working mum of two and how a radio show, Dancing on Ice and Corrie, spurred Brooke on to build her Side Hustle…
Ep links:
https://ohsob.com/ (https://ohsob.com/)
Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew Wolfenden
Produced by: VTR North
25 May 2024
Ep02 Celebrity Side Hustles - Rita Simons
Rita Simons
On this week’s podcast, Matt and Roxy chat to the wonderful Rita Simons, probably best known for her iconic role as Eastenders’ Roxy Mitchell.
Rita talks about navigating a whole new chapter in her life and how becoming an empty nester spurred her into moving north for her new role in Hollyoaks. She also chats to Roxy and Matt about coping with crippling OCD and anxiety, which started when she was a child, her adult diagnosis of ADHD and reveals all about how having a hysterectomy has led to her amazing philanthropic work helping educate women about menopause.
Episode Links:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CgWza88kpnFjjOvbE7zV6?si=fnlsvzETRGijdMYZlir5sw
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iz02HoNpBonnCGY70SQgm?si=HxoktEuoSv6dcgmMraDTWA
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5H5JHSy9E0q9FeoMWbNJUN?si=a5NnUtv4S_GATxUbUjKkhg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZWIpqnLv46f8BcBdFu1pK?si=JmqUmVWJTg67ibwtxj_Z-g
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Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew Wolfenden
Produced by: VTR North
15 May 2024
Ep01 Celebrity Side Hustles - Jessie Elland
Side Hustle is here!
And kicking us off in serious style is the fabulous Jessie Elland who has fit more into her 24 years than some of us could ever dream possible!
Jessie tells Roxy and Matt all about the part in a school play that ignited her acting spark and the journey that ensued, leading to her to a dream role as Chloe in Emmerdale and achieving her life-long ambition - becoming a published author.
Episode Links:
Ratherbereading.bc
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Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew Wolfenden
produced by: VTR North
Who has been a guest on Celebrity Side Hustles
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Laura Norton
Mark Jordan
Sian Reese-Williams
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YouTube views
9,429
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Spotify
4.9 / 5
19 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100
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0
YouTube
74
Engagement
32
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