Best Otegha Uwagba Podcasts (2024)

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“Button Down Club” with Emilia Petrarca 57:42

3M ago57:42

57:42

This week Alison is joined by fashion journalist Emilia Petrarca. Together they advise callers on how to pack for vacation, why button downs reign supreme and why hosting a party is the perfect opportunity to pull out all the stops outfit-wise (cashmere underwear = party dress). Alison and Emilia find the balance between comfort and style, help you…

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“How to Be a Good Adult Friend” with Jay Jurden 1:11:55

4M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

This week Alison is joined by comedian and writer Jay Jurden. They advise callers on handling friend breakups, how to make friends in your 30s and why you maybe should say yes to one (only one) happy hour drink with that coworker you'd rather...not. Jay and Alison also teach how to gracefully avoid social awkwardness, chat up someone in your run cl…

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“Crying on Your Birthday” with Delia Cai 58:45

5M ago58:45

58:45

This week Alison is joined by internet darling, author of Central Places and the Deez Links newsletter (including the newsletter within a newsletter, Hate Reads), Delia Cai. They advise callers on everything from throwing a lowkey but not too lowkey birthday to why you should give your dinner guests a job. You’ll also learn their true feelings abou…

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"Friends, Money, and Friends with Money” with Otegha Uwagba 58:58

5M ago58:58

58:58

This week Alison is joined by journalist and author of “We Need to Talk About Money” Otegha Uwagba to discuss finances. Is a lab grown diamond less meaningful than a mined one? What do I do about my friend’s constant comments about my finances? How do I help a friend budget? Why do women have to spend so much on grooming? And when is that fancy far…

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We need to have difficult conversations about cancel culture 34:49

5M ago34:49

34:49

We talk to author Yomi Adegoke about her debut novel The List, and the uncomfortable truth about #MeToo. The novel follows Ola and Michael, an Instagram-famous couple who, one month before their wedding, are shaken when Michael is accused of predatory behaviour in an anonymous list shared online. We talk with Yomi about the flaws within social medi…

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“Splitting the Bill and Other Dining Etiquette Questions” with Jason Stewart 1:08:14

6M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

This week Alison is joined by burgeoning food critic, DJ and host of every coastal elite’s favorite podcast, How Long Gone, Jason Stewart to answer your questions about dining out. What should I wear to a Michelin star restaurant? How do I feel like a main character while dining alone? How do I split the check with friends who always drink too much…

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Neuroscientist on the science of falling in love 38:02

6M ago38:02

38:02

When it comes to matters of the heart, what’s going on in our heads? We’re joined by neuroscientist Nicole Vignola to discuss the science of falling in love, the chemicals that induce that giddy feeling, and how to trick our brains into creating lasting love. Nicole also reveals how long it really takes to get over a breakup, why love can feel addi…

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“Are you my Grandmother?” with Robby Hoffman 1:04:47

6M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

In this week’s episode of Solicited Advice, Alison is joined by very punctual comedian Robby Hoffman. Together they give a young aspiring restaurateur advice on culinary school (and being eleven years old). They help another caller find the balance between finding a job you love and one that pays the bills. Alison’s tardiness offends Robby and Robb…

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Comedian Andrew Hunter Murray: ‘The political landscape is ripe for satire’ 30:03

6M ago30:03

30:03

Comedian, QI writer and Private Eye journalist Andrew Hunter Murray joins us this week to discuss his latest novel, A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking and Entering. We talk with Andrew about satirising the housing crisis, the power of humour in storytelling, and how to humble the world’s billionaires using sudoku. We also discuss the golden age of Twit…

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“No, Chef” with Allison P. Davis 55:31

7M ago55:31

55:31

This week Alison is joined by Allison P. Davis, writer and expert known for her celebrity profiles and her expertise in the world of love and dating. How can a couple find style compromise when they move in together? What should I cook for a romantic fourth date? Is “yes, chef” sexy now? How do I respond to organic food snobs? The two Al(l)isons an…

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Otegha Uwagba on how Instagram fuels self-doubt more than a catwalk 35:13

7M ago35:13

35:13

This week, we’re joined by Sunday Times bestselling author Otegha Uwagba to discuss how she left the systemic racism and misogyny of the corporate world to pursue a career in writing. We discuss everything from the paralysis of writer’s block, to how doom-scrolling on social media impacts body image. We also discuss all things fashion, the problem …

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“Getting Married at the DMV” with George Civeris 59:05

7M ago59:05

59:05

Welcome back to Season 2 of Solicited Advice. For the season premiere, Alison is joined by comedian and writer George Civeris. Recently married and affianced, the two talk wedding planning, a love-hate relationship with LA and why sometimes a little moment of earnestness is necessary. With callers, they discuss how to set boundaries in love and lif…

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Season Two - Coming Soon! 1:24

7M ago1:24

1:24

Season two of Solicited Advice is coming out this Thursday, April 11! Submit your questions by calling our hotline at (856) 502-4816 or using this form.By Alison Roman / Talkhouse

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Tom Walker: ‘Songwriting is my therapy’ 36:50

7M ago36:50

36:50

BRIT Award winning singer-songwriter Tom Walker joins us to discuss his second album, I Am. Tom opens up about one of the singles on the album, ‘Lifeline’, about the unexpected death of a friend, and how writing the song allowed him to process his grief. “It’s one of my favourite songs I’ve ever written, but also the most difficult song to listen t…

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Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to start taking blackout sex seriously’ 37:41

8M ago37:41

37:41

This week on Love Lives, we’re joined by author Ela Lee to discuss her hotly anticipated novel, Jaded, which tells the story of a young lawyer who wakes up the morning after a work event with no memory of how she got home. We chat with Ela about the confronting aftermath of “blackout sex”, the grey area of consent, and why we need to debunk the ‘ni…

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Journalist Bryony Gordon: ‘If men went through menopause, we’d never hear the end of it’ 43:16

8M ago43:16

43:16

Love Lives is back, and we’re kicking off the brand new season with journalist and author Bryony Gordon. We talk to Bryony about her new book, Mad Woman, the hotly anticipated follow-up to her bestseller, Mad Girl. The book explores everything from perimenopause and the ongoing battle to prioritise women’s health, to addiction, binge eating, and me…

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Alison Gives Advice…Alone! 28:06

11M ago28:06

28:06

This week’s episode - the final episode of this season - is all Chef’s Kiss Hotline. That’s right— just Alison, your voicemails and a microphone. Thank you SO much for tuning in this year, we truly could not have done it without you. But never fear, we will be back. So long as you have questions, Alison will try to answer them. Call 856-502-4816 to…

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Female rage, Tom Cruise, and pickles: Best moments from Love Lives in 2023 18:59

11M ago18:59

18:59

It’s been an incredible first year for Love Lives. After relaunching at the start of the year, we’ve been lucky to speak with a host of guests, including Hollywood actors, award-winning musicians, and bestselling authors. From female rage, healthcare injustice and violence against women, to queer representation, stunt work in film and a lifelong lo…

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The Psychology of Money, with Lucy Beresford and Robin Powell 28:36

11M ago28:36

28:36

In this episode, Y TREE’s Harriet Johnston is joined by a psychotherapist and a financial journalist for a conversation about the relationship between money and psychology. Lucy Beresford is a broadcaster and psychotherapist, and former investment banker. Robin Powell is the founding editor of the Evidence Based Investor blog. Learned behaviours – …

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Alison Gives Advice with Jenn Sullivan 1:03:30

11M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

The holidays are special and so is this week's episode. There’s a change up inside Riverside (read: the recording studio) and Alison is joined by journalist, skincare and skin health guru, host of the podcast Fat Mascara, and producer of Solicited Advice (!) - our very own, Jenn Sullivan. Alison and Jenn talk through causes and solutions for creati…

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Alison Gives Advice with Delaney Rowe 1:16:21

11M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Alison is joined this week by Delaney Rowe - writer and comedian famously known for her portrayal on TikTok of an “absolutely insufferable female lead of an indie movie." Alison and Delaney advise callers on hosting an affordable dinner party, reconciliation with an ex, big old turnips and their mysterious spicy smell, preserved lemons (of course),…

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The True Meaning of Success, with Niall Mills 25:43

11M ago25:43

25:43

What does it mean to be truly successful? In the latest episode of our series in which Y TREE speaks to the people we admire about what success means to them, Harriet Johnston is joined by Niall Mills, the Managing Partner of Igneo Infrastructure Partners, for a conversation that seeks to get to the heart of this age-old question. Drawing on Niall’…

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Alison Gives Advice with Susan Korn 1:05:54

11M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

This week, Alison is joined by her friend Susan Korn - the owner and designer of Susan Alexandra, a jewelry and accessories line that is all things fun and bright and joyful (like Susan!) Alison and Susan weigh in on where to live in New York (moving apartments is permitted!), how friendships can and maybe should change over time, sandwiches v. bow…

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Alison Gives Advice with Lily Marotta 1:17:22

12M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Alison is joined on this week’s episode by Lily Marotta - comedian, actor, and co-host of the podcast Celebrity Book Club. Alison and Lily address questions from callers (including Lily’s co-host Steven) about cooking chicken, self-promotion and social media, ingredients to save or splurge on, and batch freezing. They also discuss the importance of…

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The Tools of Success, with Dave Evans and Dr Grace Lordan 30:17

12M ago30:17

30:17

In this episode, Kamal Ahmed is joined by two bestselling authors: a life designer and a behavioural scientist to discuss the tools and insights that we can use to build happy and healthy lives. A mechanical engineer by training, Dave Evans teaches the overwhelmingly popular Designing Your Life courses at Stanford, and is the co-author of the New Y…

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Alison Gives Advice with Amiel Stanek 1:27:40

12M ago1:27:40

1:27:40

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s the most delightful time of the year, and in celebration of food and friendship, Alison is joined this week by Amiel Stanek - cook, editor, food writer, and dear friend. Alison and Amiel address questions about gluten free gravy, tired mashed potatoes, peppy salads, overdone turkey leftovers, and … appropriate cannabis cons…

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Alison Gives Advice with Raven Smith 1:06:52

1y ago1:06:52

1:06:52

This week, Alison is joined by Raven Smith, known to many as the funniest man on Instagram (he is also a columnist for Vogue and the author of Trivial Pursuits and Men). How do you invite your friends to hang out… without their partners? How do you tolerate a flat out mean sister-in-law? Alison and Raven discuss. They also cover surefire playlists …

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Alison Gives Advice with Tinx 1:01:11

1y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Alison is joined this week by Tinx - author, podcast host of It’s Me, Tinx, and beloved advice giver. They respond to questions from callers about screen addiction (it’s real), how to reinforce self-confidence in girls, and whether greek yogurt is a swap for sour cream (not on a baked potato, it’s not). Tinx and Alison learn they share the same sec…

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Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan: ‘I need to live like an athlete so I can perform’ 33:36

1y ago33:36

33:36

This week on Love Lives, we’re delighted to be joined by Brit award-nominated artist Tom Grennan to discuss his latest album, What Ifs & Maybes, and navigating life in the public eye. The Little Bit of Love singer talks to Independent TV’s Olivia Petter about how ditching destructive vices allowed him to focus on music, and how his love of family, …

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Alison Gives Advice with Sam Fragoso 1:10:33

1y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

In this week’s episode, Alison hosts one of her favorite podcast hosts - Sam Fragoso of Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso. The talk with Sam (as always) is easy, but some questions from callers are hard. Can family with opposing politics leave the bullshit behind for a wedding the weekend before the presidential election? Maybe, if they vote early (PSA: v…

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Alison Gives Advice with Catherine Cohen 48:15

1y ago48:15

48:15

Alison is joined on today’s episode by Catherine Cohen - the actor, comedian, writer, poet, and podcast host (she really does it all!) Callers have questions about neighbors who park in the middle of the road, making friends when you work remotely, and rinsing rice. Some takeaways from Alison and Cat include be nice AND bad, consider sitting at the…

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Backing Women, with Sharmadean Reid and Debbie Wosskow 22:03

1y ago22:03

22:03

In this episode, Y TREE’s Harriet Johnston is joined by two trailblazing women, Sharmadean Reid and Debbie Wosskow, for a conversation about their journeys as entrepreneurs and working mothers. What more needs to be done to support female entrepreneurs – and women more broadly – to ensure combining work and motherhood isn’t financially punitive? Wh…

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Writer Emma Forrest: ‘Trump’s election made me want to be celibate’ 44:28

1y ago44:28

44:28

Our guest this week is film director, screenwriter and novelist Emma Forrest. Emma joins us to discuss her second memoir, Busy Being Free, which follows the breakdown of her marriage, her move from the glitz and glamour of LA to a tiny flat in north London, and her commitment to a period of celibacy (at least partially inspired by the election of D…

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Alison Gives Advice with Heléne Yorke 56:03

1y ago56:03

56:03

This week Alison is joined by friend and actress Heléne Yorke, most recently (and iconically) known for her role as Brooke Dubek on The Other Two. How do you take care of people when you also want to be taken care of? Is Invisalign worth it? FMK: lemon, dill, tinned fish? Alison and Heléne (try to) answer these questions and a handful of others. Ca…

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Alison Gives Advice with David Cho 40:41

1y ago40:41

40:41

In this pilot episode of a podcast about giving advice, it’s only fitting that Alison is joined by someone she goes to looking for it - longtime friend and Home Movies darling: David Cho. They discuss with callers the importance of being yourself, posting photos when you’re feeling yourself, and reminding yourself “it’s not about me” when it isn’t.…

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Introducing: Solicited Advice with Alison Roman 1:20

1y ago1:20

1:20

New episodes every ThursdayBy Alison Roman / Talkhouse

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‘Bellies’ author Nicola Dinan: ‘Trans characters should have the right to be fallible too’ 45:58

1y ago45:58

45:58

This week, we’re thrilled to speak with author Nicola Dinan about her debut novel, Bellies. It follows the relationship between young graduates Tom and Ming and how their connection fluctuates in the wake of Ming’s transition, and is being adapted for TV by the studio behind the Normal People adaptation. We chat with Nicola about the expectation th…

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Author Poorna Bell on the power of withdrawing from one-sided friendships 46:53

1y ago46:53

46:53

This week, we’re joined by award-winning journalist and author Poorna Bell to discuss the importance of letting go of one-sided friendships. We discuss how it can feel daunting when friends’ lives splinter off in different directions, and why it's okay to be selective with your friendships. We also talk about the myth of finding “the one”, the impo…

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The True Meaning of Success, with Adam Pacifico 27:03

1y ago27:03

27:03

What does it mean to be truly successful? In this episode, Y TREE’s Head of Brand and Marketing is joined by former barrister, police officer, educator, and author Adam Pacifico for a conversation that seeks to get to the heart of this age-old question. Drawing on his learnings from talking to guests on his own podcast, ‘The Leadership Enigma’, Ada…

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Singer Zara Larsson on being in the 'power of wanting to do it for yourself' 55:08

1y ago55:08

55:08

Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson joins us on Love Lives to discuss fame and how blogging from a young age in Sweden has helped her feel comfortable speaking her mind and taking ownership of her work in the relentless and unforgiving music industry. Zara speaks about how she collaborates in the studio, how she came to the public's attention at a y…

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Author Megan Nolan: ‘I want to avoid using trauma to excuse all bad behaviour of my characters’ 41:43

1y ago41:43

41:43

This week, bestselling author Megan Nolan joins us to discuss her latest book, Ordinary Human Failings, which explores a family who become tabloid scapegoats after a toddler goes missing from a London estate. We talk about the exploitative tabloid culture and issues of addiction that lie at the heart of the book, as well as what drives people to co…

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Author Lorraine Candy: ‘Perimenopausal rage made me feel I was unravelling’ 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

37:03

Journalist, editor and author Lorraine Candy joins us to discuss her latest book, ‘What’s Wrong With Me?’: 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know. Lorraine talks about a “huge unravelling” she experienced at around 47 years old, when she went through the perimenopause, and how a lack of knowledge about this process made her feel she was “going mad”.…

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The Risk-Takers, with Simon Reeve and Christina Lamb 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

41:01

Not many of us can claim to have hunted with the Bushmen of the Kalahari; been detained for spying by the KGB; or smuggled ourselves over a border into an active war zone under the floorboards of an ambulance. Yet, for our latest guests on the Futureverse, this is all in a day’s work. The Sunday Times’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Christina Lamb, wh…

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Singer Freya Ridings: ‘I was an outcast until I found out I could sing’ 46:32

1+ y ago46:32

46:32

Brit-nominated artist Freya Ridings joins us on Love Lives this week to discuss her second album, Blood Orange, the pressure she faced to write new material, and why we love listening to sad music when we’re feeling down. The ‘Lost Without You’ singer reveals how she created the new album, which mixes disco, pop and rock alongside the melancholic, …

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Mission Impossible star Hayley Atwell on how she helped create her character 39:05

1+ y ago39:05

39:05

This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by actor Hayley Atwell, to discuss her latest role in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Atwell stars as Grace alongside Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt, as the team track down a weapon that threatens humanity. We talk with Hayley about how she collaborated with Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarri…

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Risk and Reward, with Michael Welch OBE 32:36

1+ y ago32:36

32:36

On the face of it, Michael Welch OBE seems to have it all: he’s the President and CEO of America’s largest tire distributor, and he sold his previous business – Blackcircles – to Michelin for £50 million in 2015. But, Michael’s start in life was not straightforward. Adopted as a baby and stymied by dyslexia and dyscalculia, he ended up working in a…

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Caroline O’Donoghue: ‘I shouldn’t believe in love at first sight’ 50:09

1+ y ago50:09

50:09

This week, we’re delighted to be joined by Sentimental Garbage host and New York Times best-selling author, Caroline O’Donoghue. We discuss her latest book, The Rachel Incident, which follows a young woman’s crush on her professor, and a subsequent plot to seduce him. We loved talking with Caroline about the book, as well as the hidden power of cha…

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Naoise Dolan: 'It’s rare that fiction doesn’t problematise queer relationships' 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

35:29

“It’s rare that fiction doesn’t problematise queer relationships”... Bestselling author Naoise Dolan joins us this week to discuss her latest novel, The Happy Couple, which follows two people as they approach their wedding day, and the three friends who threaten to draw them apart. Following her hit debut novel, Exciting Times, the Irish author was…

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Financial Risk, with Nic Humphries and Johnnie Hampel 31:13

1+ y ago31:13

31:13

In this episode, we are introducing a theme in the Futureverse – risk. Over the next few weeks, we will hear from an adventurer, a war correspondent, and an entrepreneur about their relationship with risk – in business, and in their lives more broadly. And, we begin with financial risk. What is financial risk? Why is it important to set a financial…

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SNL, romantic comedies and the Pete Davidson effect - with Curtis Sittenfeld 24:02

1+ y ago24:02

24:02

Hot male celebrities don't date funny, brilliant women unless they look like models - or do they? We’re so excited to kick off our very first season of Love Lives with New York Times bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld. The Rodham author joins us to discuss her latest novel, Romantic Comedy, which follows a witty but insecure sketch writer named S…

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