Best Dolly Alderton Podcasts (2024)

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Dolly Alderton Explains Everything She Knows About Love 1:58:26

3h ago1:58:26

1:58:26

“If you look for it, I have a sneaky feeling, that you’ll find that love, is actually all around.” - Love Actually, a movie Dolly Alderton may have seen at some point?? Who knows but the british writer and podcaster wrote a memoir about love that isn’t just about romantic love and that feels like something Love Actually should have addressed more s…

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Dolly Alderton, the year of the break up and Zoë Kravitz’s Blink Twice 47:23

7d ago47:23

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We didn’t think celeb breakups could get bigger than Maya and Stormzy, or Bennifer, but now Molly Mae and Tommy Fury have just proven that this very much is the year of the celeb breakup (and it’s killing us!!). We try to understand why we’re all taking it so personally, and assess the very icky rumours surrounding Tommy’s recent trip to Macedonia …

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CRUSHED CLASSICS - Dolly Alderton 1:05:01

1h ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Welcome to the hiatus! We are taking a short break from uploading new episodes over the summer, and we've had a lovely scattering of new subscribers, so it feels like a good time to dip into the back catalogue to share a couple of favourites that you might not have heard if you've joined us recently. First up, it's the first EVER episode, with one …

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Live Show News! 3:15

1h ago3:15

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Come and join me and guests Miles Jupp and Kerry Godliman for two live Crusheds in London over the next couple of months. Handy links here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/crushed-by-margaret-cabourn-smith-2/ https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/crushed-by-margaret-cabourn-smith-live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-1…

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CRUSHED CLASSICS - Chris Neill 56:49

1h ago56:49

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The hiatus continues... In case you missed the memo, we are taking a short break from uploading new episodes over the summer. I'm away, you're away... seems like a good time for it. But the podcast will be back with a bang on the 26th of September with new guests for your ears. In the meantime, I wanted to dip into the back catalogue and share an e…

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Demi Moore is Inside Out 1:46:43

9d ago1:46:43

1:46:43

If you knew me four years ago no you didn’t?? Demi Moore’s memoir is one of the first we read for CMBC and over 150 memoirs later we’ve come a long way with realizing stuff. Demi Moore was once the highest paid actress in Hollywood, twice the other half of the couple of the moment, and she’s done a ton of other stuff too. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://sh…

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Bumper book special: from 2024’s hottest titles to all-time fave reads 48:00

1d ago48:00

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We’re talking books this week, hunnies, as what better time of year than to get stuck into some summer reads than holiday szn? From the hottest books of 2024 (think: Butter, Blue Sisters and Brotherless Night) to the all-time faves we're still thinking about years on, these are the titles we suggest adding to your bucket-list immediately. Thank you…

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Terri Irwin Tells the Story of Her and Steve 1:23:25

3h ago1:23:25

1:23:25

It’s not every day we get a peek inside the life of one of the coolest people who ever lived. Terri Irwin is a wildlife expert and the wife of the late great Steve Irwin who literally taught me what a crocodile is. In her memoir, Steve and Me, she tells his story, their story, and you’ll probably cry!!!! NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoir…

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Catherine Newman - You're Booked 57:46

22m ago57:46

57:46

We are ending series 15 in style with one of our all-time favourite authors Catherine Newman! Catherine wrote the memoirs Catastrophic Happiness and Waiting for Birdy, novel for kids One Mixed-Up Night, craft book Stitch Camp and the acclaimed novels We All Want Impossible Things and Sandwich. We talked to her about food in books, Laurie Colwin, di…

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Blake Lively’s ‘It Ends With Us’ drama, orgasm portals and Euphoria news 58:44

6d ago58:44

58:44

Everyone’s talking about ‘It Ends With Us’ atm, huns, as some very bizarre things seem to be going down on the film’s press tour, with rumours of a feud between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. We get into it all, from the Colleen Hoover book it’s based on, to the allegations of bad behaviour from both Blake and Justin. And what’s with the wa…

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Anna Marie Tendler Knows Men Have Called Her Crazy 1:48:59

1h ago1:48:59

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The background: Anna Marie Tendler is photographer, lamp designer, and writer who was famously married to John Mulaney. In her much anticipated memoir, she skips all the juicy goss and goes straight to the core. Whether or not you enjoy the contents of that core… well to each their own. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ Join…

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Abi Daré - You're Booked 53:17

25d ago53:17

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We are so, so excited about this one. Abi Daré wrote one of our favourite books of all time, the unforgettable novel The Girl with the Louding Voice. She has just released a sequel And So I Roar, which is just as compelling and delightful as the original. In a fascinating, revealing conversation, Abi discusses the contents of her 'Do Not Delete' fo…

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Charli XCX, Billie Eilish and the new Bridgerton 46:15

19d ago46:15

46:15

Charli XCX and Billie Eilish’s new collab might just be the hottest song of the summer – and we are here for it! We get into all the discourse surrounding the pop culture-dominating duo: from BRAT and Charli’s birthday party to Billie’s insane charisma and those absurd queer-baiting allegations. Next, we debrief on the Suki Waterhouse Vogue cover a…

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Michael Phelps Goes Beneath the Surface 1:21:40

24d ago1:21:40

1:21:40

This week we’re swimming inside of the noggin of one of the most decorated athletes of all time. You’d think swimming back and forth all day would leave him with not a ton to say… and you’d be a little bit right… but it’s Olympics season baby tedium is how we get stronger. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ Join us as we work…

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Kathy Reichs - You're Booked 42:17

18d ago42:17

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This week we are entertaining crime writing royalty on the podcast as we welcome the legend that is Dr Kathy Reichs! Kathy is a forensic anthropologist and academic who, amongst many other things, taught FBI agents how to detect and recover human remains. She used her forensic knowledge to create the character Temperance Brennan and the first Tempe…

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64. Chloe Radcliffe 1:00:48

11d ago1:00:48

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It's the last episode before the hiatus! In this episode, I'm talking to American comedian Chloe Radcliffe about her experiences with unrequited love. In many ways my favourite kind of love. We talk about her first crush, and the power of being looked at with adoration. Interestingly, Chloe is not a fan of the celebrity crush, and we had a really i…

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Simone Biles, Ballerina Farm and Josh O’Connor’s best film yet 50:45

1M ago50:45

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How much should a journalist impose their own judgement in an interview? That’s the row raging on social media this week, after the Times published a profile of mega-influencer Hannah Neeleman, better known by her handle and business name ‘Ballerina Farm’. Writer Megan Agnew spent a day at Ballerina Farm in Utah with ‘queen of the tradwives’ Hannah…

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Bella Hadid, branding disasters and Maya Jama's breakup 59:47

13d ago59:47

59:47

Maya Jama and Stormzy’s sad but beautiful breakup statement had to be the first port of call today, huns, as obviously we have been trying desperately to reconcile ourselves with their shock separation. Why are we still surprised that social media doesn’t paint a full picture of relationships? Next, we review The Jetty, Jenna Coleman’s new BBC poli…

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Simone Biles Has the Courage to Soar 1:18:44

1M ago1:18:44

1:18:44

Meet Simone Biles, the gymnast so phenomenal they named an entire CMBC episode after her. And also at least one move in every single event in international gymnastics competition. Despite not even visiting a gymnastics gym until she was 6 years old, Simone Biles has become literally the most incredible gymnast in the world and she wears her heart o…

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Robin Ince - You're Booked 48:13

15d ago48:13

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This week on the show we're delighted to present the legend that is Robin Ince! Robin is an acclaimed stand-up, star of Infinite Monkey Cage, podcast host and the author of Importance of Being Interested, I'm a Joke, Bibliomaniac and more! We talked to him outside the Tom Thumb Theatre in Margate (sorry about the extraneous noise) about obsessive b…

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Andy Cohen is The Most Talkative 1:23:12

1M ago1:23:12

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You think we can chat?? We’re no Andy Cohens. The inventor of Bravo and the latest in a long line of medium height men who host 7 talk shows a day, Andy Cohen details his rise to keeper of the housewives. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ Join us as we work out our new live show in Brooklyn July 28, August 15, and August 30!…

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Ericka Waller - You're Booked 1:00:43

1M ago1:00:43

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This week on the podcast, we visit the home of one of our favourite authors and favourite people, the brilliant Ericka Waller! Ericka is an award-winning columnist and the author of the acclaimed novels Dogs Days and Goodbye Birdie Greenwing. And, as you will hear, she is a voracious reader. We talked to her about filthy books, snacks in kids books…

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63. Katy Brand 53:38

25d ago53:38

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Hello! My guest this week is writer, comedian, actor and all round marvel Katy Brand. Katy is a true crusher, so I know you're going to love the conversation. Apologies in advance though - the sound is a little rougher than the producer likes to let past, but the chat is so good, I thought it was worth it. We talk about so many things - from saving…

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Katy Perry’s ‘comeback’, Zara McDermott and PR relationships exposed 55:47

1M ago55:47

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What was Katy Perry thinking making a female empowerment anthem with one of music’s most problematic men, Dr Luke? We discuss the absolute flop that is the pop star’s comeback song Woman’s World. Much more inspiring is Zara McDermott’s courageous statement following the shocking abuse she endured on last year’s Strictly from her dance partner Grazi…

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Tash Oakley is Excessively Obsessed 1:29:46

2M ago1:29:46

1:29:46

Get ready to be obsessed. Excessively so, with we’re not sure what yet but definitely something. Influencer and businesswoman Tash Oakley’s book about how to do business resonated with us on exactly one level because it was frankly too dry to penetrate to further levels but we had a good time anyway. Join us as we work out our new live show in Broo…

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Catherine Gray - You're Booked 50:23

29d ago50:23

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Our series 15 cavalcade of champions continues with the wonderful Catherine Gray! Catherine is an award-winning author, editor and podcaster whose writing has been seen in the Guardian, Stylist, Telegraph, Grazia and Stella. Catherine's hit debut book, The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, became a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller, followed by the accla…

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Nikki May, AJ Pearce, Andrew Hunter Murray - Live at the Persephone Festival 1:30:05

1M ago1:30:05

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Here's a bonus treat! And what a treat! To celebrate the release of Daisy's brand new book Pity Party, here's a very special live edition of You're Booked recorded at the glorious Bath Assembly Halls. Three returning champions - Nikki May, AJ Pearce and Andrew Hunter Murray - talk about their favourite Persephone Books in front of an audience of ra…

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Tori Spelling is Spelling it Like it Is 1:37:03

2M ago1:37:03

1:37:03

The final Tori. The final boss. My guiding light. This week we read the fourth Tori Spelling memoir, Spelling it Like it Is and Tori says more of the most regular but least relatable things that have ever been said. NYC! Join us 7/16 for Game Night with Exploding Kittens! COME SEE US ON TOUR 9/20 - Sydney, Australia 9/22 - Adelaide, Australia 9/25 …

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Adam Buxton - You're Booked 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

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The series 15 litany of legends continues with the man commonly known as Dr Buckles - yes, it's Adam Buxton! As you are all aware, Adam is a writer, comedian, massively successful podcast host, Bowie aficionado and the author of the bestselling memoir Ramble Book (with the sequel on its way - as you will hear). He's also responsible for You're Book…

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62. Jess Robinson 51:35

2M ago51:35

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This week my guest is the incredible comedian/impressionist/actor/writer JESS ROBINSON. This recording was so much fun - I love her. We cover a lot of important ground in the episode, including the hot button topic of developing a massive crush on someone while you're in a panto together and what to do if you fall in love with a fictional detective…

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The dark side of celebrity: from Armie Hammer to Jay Shetty 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

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Why have we normalised celebrities abusing their power? This week we are joined by fellow journo and fab friend Olivia Petter to talk about celebrity narcissism, manipulation, power trips and industry open secrets. It's right on theme with her excellent debut novel Gold Rush, which explores the dark consequences of when Rose, a 20-something single …

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Tori Spelling, Live from Mommywood 1:46:12

2M ago1:46:12

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Welcome to the summer of Spelling!!!!!!!!!!!! We’re polishing off Tori Spelling’s archive with two weeks of all things totally Tori. First up, she writes an entire book about how having kids in Los Angeles is different than having kids other places, especially because she grew up too rich! NYC! Join us 7/16 for Game Night with Exploding Kittens! CO…

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