How a childhood hero, a great teacher, and a love of laughter shaped a lifelong career in comedy.

In this episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Lloyd Hollett shares how his childhood hero Russ Abbott inspired his career in comedy. Host Jonathan Griffiths explores Lloyd’s journey from school stages to stand-up success, the value of family entertainment, and the lasting power of kindness, mentorship, and laughter in shaping a legacy.

In this first episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, host Jonathan Griffiths sits down with Andrew Tilling to explore the extraordinary legacy of his parents, Ian Tilling and Cecilia-Wells Tilling.

From Ian leading the largest peacetime aid convoy to Romania to Cecilia founding a transformative theatre school, their stories of resilience, courage, and community impact reveal what it truly means to be a brilliant human.

Andrew reflects on how their examples shaped his life and work, offering lessons in leadership, purpose, and creating change. If you’re inspired by stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, this episode will move you and make you think.

👉 Listen now for an uplifting mix of storytelling, personal growth, and real-world impact.