Brian Cox: on God, Trump, cannabis laws, Succession, the patriarchy and more

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The second series of interview podcast The Starting Line kicks off with an exclusive conversation with star of screen, stage and film, two-time Olivier Award winner Brian Cox.

Recorded in his north London home around new year, Cox spoke about everything from religion, politics, cannabis, the actor he’d most like to act alongside, whether he'll reprise his role as William Stryker in Deadpool 3 and much, much more.

The Succession star opined about Trump, Israel and Gaza, the state of British politics, how the Bible is the ‘worst’ book ever written and his thoughts about billionaires, having played one of the best known billionaires in TV history, among many other topics.

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The Starting Line Podcast, hosted by award-winning serial entrepreneur, PR expert, and best-selling author Rich Leigh, is all about drive, ambition and curiosity.

Speaking to entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes, philanthropists and thinkers, guests open up about positivity, success, resilience, perseverance, mistakes and more.

In series one Leigh spoke to three OBEs, one MBE, world champions, world record holders, Olympic medal winners, and multi-millionaires, alongside people giving back and supporting communities in unique and incredible ways.

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At 17, I dropped out of school. At 18, I became a father for the first time, and left the chaos of my family council house, determined to rewrite my story and break the cycle so many understandably struggle to.

By 30, I was a successful agency owner with a #1 best-selling book. We were working with some of the UK’s leading brands, entrepreneurs and celebrities, building, shaping and protecting reputations, using my influence to raise more than a million pounds for sick children.

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00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:10 - About the Guest: Brian Cox
03:03 - Introduction to the Interview
03:17 - Should Billionaires Exist?
04:31 - Humanity's Flaws and Conflicts
05:08 - Religion and Belief Systems
07:30 - Understanding Human Nature
10:26 - Mental Illness and Personal Reflections
11:31 - The Role of Theater and Acting
11:59 - Evolution and Future of Humanity
12:58 - Relief and Reflecting on Mortality
13:11 - Impact of Childhood Experiences
20:26 - Control and Direction in Life
22:30 - Political Views and Socialism
23:45 - Views on Federalism and Independence
28:37 - Reflecting on Succession
39:49 - Challenges in the Film Industry
41:25 - Experiences with Directing
43:21 - Favorite Projects and Roles
46:48 - Views on Modern Governance and Society
58:29 - Quick-Fire Questions
58:40 - Thoughts on Deadpool 3
1:04:21 - Thoughts on Cannabis Legalization
1:07:22 - Life in Bath and Working with Wife
1:08:40 - Outro and Call to Action