Vulnerable confessions: How to Fail’s Greatest Fails

20 May 2026
The Studio Stage
Creator , Industry

From sex scandals to financial ruin to profound personal loss, How to Fail has featured some of the most jaw‑dropping confessions in podcasting.

In this session, novelist and podcaster Elizabeth Day revisits the moments that left audiences stunned, and explains why these stories landed so powerfully. She explores how trust is built on both sides of the mic, where the ethical line sits, and what happens when guests are brave enough to tell the truth.

Speakers
Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day, Host - How To Fail
Alex Lawless
Alex Lawless, Senior Executive Producer - Sony Music Podcasts

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