No 1 in particular

About No 1 in particular

Everyone has a story! This is a monthly podcast dedicated to everyday people navigating this thing called life. Our goal is to have an honest, meaningful conversation that maybe you will enjoy, relate to, or gain some insight from. Thank you for listening and I hope your ears enjoy the vibrations.

Publisher

Lucy Frend | Culture & Storytelling

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Jan 2025

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Samuel Garza Bernstein: The World Through a Storyteller’s Eyes

   In this candid and wonderfully unpredictable conversation, I sit down with Samuel Garza Bernstein. An award-winning author, screenwriter, playwright, and lifelong storyteller whose career spans film, television, theater, and Hollywood’s Golden Age. Samuel has written about and brought to life some of Hollywood’s most fascinating personalities, including books about legendary stars Joan Crawford, Cesar Romero, and most recently Roddy McDowall. But this conversation isn’t really about his impressive résumé. It’s about the man behind the stories and the way he sees the world. Samuel grew up with unexpected trips, packed suitcases, and a father whose bipolar disorder could send the family off on another grand and sometimes unconventional adventure. One minute life was here; the next, it might be somewhere halfway around the world. That unpredictable upbringing, Samuel believes, helped shape the storyteller he would become. He developed a fascination with people, personalities, and most importantly the boundless power of imagination. His philosophy is simple but powerful: if you can imagine it, you can create it. We talk about Hollywood’s Golden Age and the bold, complicated, larger-than-life women who captured Samuel’s imagination. We talk about the female characters and actresses who influenced him, what they represented to him growing up, and how those powerful personalities helped shape his creative voice and sense of identity. Today, Samuel divides his time between Porto, Portugal, and Los Angeles. We talk about Portugal’s remarkably low crime rate, and the country’s controversial and often misunderstood approach to drug decriminalization and harm reduction. And because no good conversation stays in one lane, we eventually get into some decidedly heavier territory: political tribalism, critical thinking, and homelessness in Los Angeles. But rest assured it never gets too heavy. Samuel is quite possibly, the best cocktail-party guest you could ever end up chatting to.

2. 

   8 Jul 2026

   The World Cup, Chickens and Other Animals

   In this short summer catch-up episode, I dive into the fascinating meanings behind some of the World Cup jersey colours and the national pride and symbolism they represent. As an England supporter, I'm hoping the Three Lions can go all the way this tournament! I also discuss FIFA's new red card infringements, including Article 27 which does not explicitly state that a player must serve a suspension immediately, and sound off about the hydration breaks. Away from football, I share a few updates from home, including a follow-up to our previous episode about raising chickens. We recently took our roosters to a farm sanctuary, enjoyed pet-sitting an adorable bunny and some fascinating hermit crabs, and discovered that hermit crabs can live 30–50 years in the wild, something I never expected! This is a short, relaxed episode to say hello, share a few thoughts, and wish everyone a fantastic summer. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the episode! Music mentioned: Róisín Murphy LTJ Bukem Oasis

3. 

   13 May 2026

   Let Kids Be Kids

   Welcome back! Today, you’re getting a front-row seat inside the wonderfully unpredictable, honest and hilarious mind of an 11-year-old. Meet Violet—a public school kid with big thoughts, strong opinions, and zero patience for bullies. In this episode, she takes us from the colorful magic of Mardi Gras parades (shoutout to tit Rex) to the quiet magic of junk journaling, all while explaining why being invisible might just be the ultimate life hack. We talk animals, gossip, potential fun jobs, and why roller coasters are absolutely not worth the hype. Along the way, Violet reminds us of something easy to forget: childhood isn’t something to rush through—it’s something to protect. Thoughtful and refreshingly innocent. Let kids be kids! Music we Mention: Benson Boone (https://www.bensonboone.com/)

Who has been a guest on No 1 in particular

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joanne Price
• Caleb Spaulding
• Lizette Gesuden

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

900

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

29

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

51