Before the fame: intimate origin stories from iconic names, hosted by beloved British actor and writer Cush Jumbo OBE

London, UK – 23rd of May 2024 – At The Podcast Show in London Islington’s Business Design Centre, Sony Music Entertainment (SME) today unveiled the forthcoming launch of Origins with Cush Jumbo in September 2024.

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 andParamount 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.

Origins with Cush Jumbo will delve into the fascinating and intimate origin stories of entertainment’s biggest names.

Joining SME’s world-class podcast slate, Origins will give listeners a glimpse into lives of their favourite stars before the limelight, offering never-before-heard stories and intimate insights into their early years.

With a lineup boasting the crème de la crème of entertainment royalty, Jumbo will transport listeners and her 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.

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 humour, and refreshingly frank approach guarantee dynamic conversations with her A-list friends on the show.

Origins with Cush Jumbo will launch in September 2024.

“I am thrilled to be partnering with Sony Music to begin my podcasting journey. 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.” – Cush Jumbo OBE