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On the Marie Curie Couch

Jason Davidson

Booking Overview

A monthly interview podcast focused on grief, death and end-of-life experiences, featuring well-known public figures and guests with significant personal experiences of bereavement, terminal illness or caregiving. Credible pitches include public figures, creators, campaigners and charitable fundraisers with authentic lived-experience stories or relevant advocacy; booking difficulty is medium because the show seeks recognizable guests and highly personal subject matter.

Metrics

Episodes: 83

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 6.6k subscribers

Instagram: 67.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

onthemariecuriecouch@mariecurie.org.uk

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Host

Jason Davidson - Jason Davidson is a Marie Curie bereavement expert who guides guests through conversations about grief, death and end-of-life experiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognizable public figures, creators, campaigners and charitable fundraisers with a genuine personal experience of bereavement, terminal illness, caregiving or end-of-life issues.
Required Achievements:  
Public recognition through television, screenwriting, pageantry or content creation, Charitable fundraising or grief and bereavement advocacy, A significant personal story connected to illness, death or bereavement

Recent Guest Discussions

Iain Ward - Living With A Brain Tumour, Terminal Illness, Endurance Challenges And Charitable Fundraising.

Russell T Davies - Caring For His Husband, Supporting Someone Who Is Ill, Forgiveness And Memories After Bereavement.

Alice Cutler - Losing Both Parents Before The Age Of 18, Grief Advocacy And The Benefits And Responsibilities Of A Public Platform.

Adrian Sanderson - The Deaths Of His Grandparents, Childhood Experiences Of Wakes And Fear Of Death.

Recent Topics

Health, Bereavement, Grief, End Of Life Care, Death Planning

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
On the Marie Curie Couch
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Episode 84: Maren Sheldon

September 30, 2026

CoppaFeel! co-founder Maren Sheldon joins Jason On the Marie Curie Couch to talk about the death of her twin, Kris, who lived with secondary breast cancer for 15 years.In this episode, Maren discusses the unique impact of losing a twin, caring for Kris and the privilege of witnessing Kris' final moments.You can watch the full episode on YouTube.On the Marie Curie Couch is a podcast for guests to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings of bereavement and end of life care and support...

Episode 83: Iain Ward

August 26, 2026

Iain is a fundraiser and content creator known as 'The King of Chemo.' Diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020, his singular goal has been to break a world record for the most money raised for charity through marathons. Since his diagnosis, Iain has completed at least 18 marathons and intense endurance tasks across the globe, as well as finishing 32 half marathons in 32 days.In this episode, Iain talks about his experience of living with a brain tumour and his goal to break the world r...

Episode 82: Russell T Davies

July 29, 2026

Russell is an award winning screenwriter and television producer. In 1999, he created the groundbreaking series Queer as Folk, and in 2005 revived the classic sci-fi series Doctor Who, returning to the series as showrunner for a second time in 2021. Russell's credits also include the award-winning shows A Very English Scandal and It's a Sin. In 2008, he was awarded an OBE for his services to drama.In this episode, Russell talks about caring for his husband, Andrew; forgiving friends and famil...

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Frequently asked questions

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On the Marie Curie Couch
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How do I get in touch with On the Marie Curie Couch?

On the Marie Curie Couch is hosted by Jason Davidson. Its publicly listed email is onthemariecuriecouch@mariecurie.org.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for On the Marie Curie Couch?

The publicly listed email for On the Marie Curie Couch: onthemariecuriecouch@mariecurie.org.uk.

How many listeners does On the Marie Curie Couch have?

Podseeker estimates On the Marie Curie Couch reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for On the Marie Curie Couch?

On the Marie Curie Couch typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Recognizable public figures, creators, campaigners and charitable fundraisers with a genuine personal experience of bereavement, terminal illness, caregiving or end-of-life issues. Common among recent guests: Public recognition through television, screenwriting, pageantry or content creation; Charitable fundraising or grief and bereavement advocacy; A significant personal story connected to illness, death or bereavement. Recent guests include Iain Ward, Russell T Davies, and Alice Cutler.

How hard is it to get booked on On the Marie Curie Couch?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does On the Marie Curie Couch cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Bereavement, Grief, End Of Life Care, and Death Planning. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

onthemariecuriecouch@mariecurie.org.uk

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