
Happiness Is with Bruce Aitchison
Join Bruce Aitchison as he find out what makes people tick in the world of sport & entertainment
The Happiness Network
Show overview
Happiness Is with Bruce Aitchison has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 188 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 9th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 1h 3m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 14 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 68 episodes published. Published by The Happiness Network.
From the publisher
3RD PLACE "BEST RUGBY PODCAST" at The Sports Podcast Awards 2025!Happiness Is Egg Shaped's Bruce Aitchison explores peoples passions, what makes them happy and chatting about their hopes and dreams for the future.We all know that Bruce loves a chat and the amazing line up of guests do too!Check out the "Happiness Is" podcast on all of your podcast providers & don't forget to subscribe!You can watch the shows on https://www.facebook.com/happinessiseggshaped.org and on our YouTube Channel.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 188 episodesHappiness Is... Jake Walker [Ep 156]
Happiness Is... Beth Blacklock [Ep 156]
Happiness Is... Freddie Owsley [Ep 155]
Happiness Is... Lisa Neumann [Ep 154]
Happiness Is... James Lang [Ep 153]
Happiness Is... Robin Hislop [Ep 152]
Happiness Is... Glen McLellan [Ep 151]
Happiness Is... Russ Mill [Ep 150]

S9 Ep 7Doddie Aid - Bonus Show with Sir John Kerwin
You thought we were done?!??!?!?!!What a way to round off the 2026 edition of Doddie Aid by having a chat with the Rest of the World Captain, the one and only, All Blacks Legend, Sir John Kerwin!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S9 Ep 6Doddie Aid 2026 - Wednesday Night Live - with Hamish Weir, Mark Beaumont & Rob Wainwright
This is it! The final day of Doddie Aid 2026 and with that, the final show of the Wednesday Night Live, but we go out with a bang! Joining Bruce this week will be Team Scotland Captain Hamish Weir as well as the Godfather of Doddie Aid Rob Wainwright and the incredible Mark Beaumont! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S9 Ep 5Doddie Aid 2026 - Wednesday Night Live - with Mark & Steph Williams and Laura-Jane Jones
Week Four of Doddie Aid and we have an incredible Wednesday Night Live for you!Joining Bruce will be the legends of Team Wales, Mark & Steph Williams as well as the Captain Laura-Jane Jones!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S9 Ep 4Doddie Aid 2026 - Wednesday Night Live - with Caroline Blair & Archie Curzon
Week three of Doddie Aid is upon us and Bruce Aitchison is joined by some fantastic guests...the one & only Caroline Blair will be joined by Jamie from Wild Scottish Sauna who are aiming for 2 million steps during Doddie Aid 2026.We will be then joined by the CEO of Clapham, Chief Chat Officer but the title that is getting most use on LinkedIn is Team Captain of England, Mr Archie Curzon!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S9 Ep 3Doddie Aid 2026 - Wednesday Night Live - with Jessica Lee & Davy Zvw
Join Bruce for Wednesday Night Live for week two of Doddie Aid!My Name'5 Doddie Foundation Director of Research Jessica Lee will be joining Bruce to give us an update on where your fundraising goes in terms of research.Also, we are delighted to be joined by the one & only Davy Zyw! Davy, who was diagnosed with MND at just 30 years old, wants to become the first snowsports athlete with the condition to compete at the upcoming Paralympic Games. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S9 Ep 2Doddie Aid 2026 - Wednesday Night Live - with Lisa Thomson & Tara Carrick
It wouldn’t be Doddie Aid without Wednesday Night Live hosted by the one & only Bruce Aitchison!Joining Bruce this week is Scotland Rugby Legend Lisa Thomson and Pro-Golfer & My Name Is Doddie Foundation Ambassador Tara Carrick!Get all the latest news & highlights of the first week of Doddie Aid 2026!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S9 Ep 1Doddie Aid 2026 - Launch Show with Rob Wainwright
Doddie Aid is back and who better to tell us all about it than the Godfather of Doddie Aid, Rob Wainwright alongside Happiness Is Egg Shaped's Bruce Aitchison!Still time to sign up at Doddieaid.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S8 Ep 15Happiness Is... Emma Uren [Ep 149]
I absolutely loved speaking to Emma Uren. She is an inspirational human who has already achieved so much and has so much determination for more.Emma is a fantastic role model, and I have no doubt this podcast will lift you up.Happiness is Egg ShapedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S8 Ep 14Happiness Is... Lindsey Gibson [Ep 148]
It's a well-known saying that a day out of Hawick is a day wasted... this week's guest is wasting a lot of days!!!I've known Lindsey Gibson for a long time. He's set up camp for the last few years in Bahrain. He's got a story to tell, and I was delighted that he found some time for a chat.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S8 Ep 13Happiness Is... Peter Winterbottom [Ep 147]
Peter Winterbottom was a respected (and feared) player. His desire to challenge himself was immense, playing at highest level with the Lions, but also playing in both NZ & South Africa.More recently, he's taken on HUGE endurance challenges to raise funds & awareness for various charities, including the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. I was delighted when he made some time for a chat with me ahead of the Matt Ratana Marauders v MND Barbarians game on Sunday Mat 4th. Happiness is Wints ShapedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S8 Ep 12Happiness Is.. Robert Lynch & Andy Jarrett [Ep 146]
Rugby is once again bringing people together to support members of the rugby family.I spoke to Robert Lynch & Andy Jarrett about the upcoming game to raise funds & awareness for great causes.If you are able to support, please get involved.Happiness is Egg ShapedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S8 Ep 11Happiness Is... Vivian Bahlmann [Ep 145]
Anyone who listens to me will know...I think what makes rugby special is the people you meet, the relationships you build, the experiences you share, the places you go, and the memories you make.I went to Amsterdam as coach of the Penguins men's XV squad. It was the first tour where the men and women went together. I met Vivian Bahlmann. She is incredible! She is positivity in human form. I absolutely loved getting to know her, and I've watched her journey from afar.I was absolutely delighted when she found some time to chat with me. I loved it. I hope you enjoy listening. Glück hat die Form eines EiesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.