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The Poetry Bath is a place where poetry lovers can immerse themselves in words and word play. In each episode Siân meets a writer to listen to their work and explore the joys and challenges of the writing life.
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Comedy Podcast with Rhod Gilbert, Sian Harries & Friends. ‘Froth’: ‘something appealing, but with no serious value or interest; worthless or insubstantial talk’. That’s married comedians Rhod and Sian in a nutshell. A spa-break for the mind, far away from the relentless, depressing serious news cycle, only tackling the frothiest of life's frothy stuff - "Yesterday's Non-News, Today". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this second part of Siân's conversation with Johnny Marsh, Johnny tells Siân about his reluctance to call himself an artist, the muses in his life and his own role as a muse, and his love of Harveys beer. On 7th & 8th September, Johnny will be taking part in Mayfield Open Studios 2024: http://www.crowboroughopenstudios.co.uk/ This episode contai…
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In this first episode of a special series chatting with friends who have deep roots in the Sussex Weald, Siân talks to Johnny Marsh about his childhood in Wadhurst and the charms of mud, pubs and churches. On 7th & 8th September, Johnny will be taking part in Mayfield Open Studios 2024: http://www.crowboroughopenstudios.co.uk/ This episode contains…
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The second part of Siân's interview with Orkney-based poet Lydia Harris, who joins Siân to read from her new collection Henrietta's Library of the Whole Wide World. In this episode Lydia talks to Siân about time, place, mystery and the importance of libraries. Lydia Harris is the author of four pamphlets and two full collections. She held a Scottis…
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Orkney-based poet Lydia Harris joins Siân to read from her new collection Henrietta's Library of the Whole Wide World, which was published this year by Blue Diode Press. Lydia tells Siân how the collection came about when, knowing that Orkney was home to the oldest public library in Scotland, she mistakenly came to believe that her own island of We…
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The second part of Siân's interview with London-based poet Martin Hayes. In this episode Martin tells Siân about his sense of frustration and despair at our neoliberal society and how writing critically about work has got him into trouble. Martin Hayes is known primarily for his writing on work, often focusing on the courier industry where he's spe…
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Siân meets London-based poet Martin Hayes. Martin is known predominantly for his writing on work, often focusing on the courier industry where he's spent more than thirty years of his life. He is the author of eight collections including Underneath (Smokestack, 2021), Ox (Knives Forks and Spoons Press, 2021) and The Things Our Hands Once Stood For …
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In the second part of Siân's interview with Rebecca Tamás, Rebecca reads further poems from her collection WITCH and Rebecca and Siân chat about storytelling and the connection between poetry and theatre, and discuss how writers tackle difficult subjects. Rebecca Tamás is the author of three pamphlets and co-editor of the anthology Spells: 21st Cen…
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Rebecca Tamás joins Siân to read from and talk about her collection WITCH. In this episode Rebecca and Siân talk about the occult as a source of creative freedom, French feminism, humour, anger and writing against logos. Rebecca Tamás is the author of three pamphlets and co-editor of the anthology Spells: 21st Century Occult Poetry. Her collection …
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In this second part of Siân's interview with Jessica Mookherjee Jess reads further poems from her collection Notes from a Shipwreck and talks to Siân about the body, trauma and fertility. There are also plenty more waves and wrecks, and here and there a glitter god makes its presence felt. Jess is a poet of Bengali heritage. She grew up in Mumbles,…
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Jessica Mookherjee returns to The Poetry Bath to read from and chat about her collection Notes from a Shipwreck. In this episode Jess and Siân talk about wreckage, Brexit, power and, as Jess puts it, 'the glory and catastrophe of the body.' Jess is a poet of Bengali heritage. She grew up in Mumbles, South Wales, spent many years in London and now l…
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The second part of Siân's interview with writer, artist and translator Kamilla Jørgensen. In this episode Kamilla talks to Siân about skies, ears and the making and unmaking of books. The Poetry Bath's theme tune is composed and performed by Nigel Horn. The Poetry Bath has moved to Buzzsprout from Wildhart Radio. You can listen to all 51 earlier ep…
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In this episode, Danish writer, artist and translator Kamilla Jørgensen joins Siân to read her writing and talk about the influence of asemic and visual poetry on her work. Kamilla tells Siân about her attempts to eliminate language, her love of erasure and the boundless power of full-stops. Among other pieces, Kamilla reads (and plays) Bark, her s…
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Storyteller and poet Patricia Robson joins Siân for the second part of The Poetry Bath's winter and Christmas poetry special. In this episode Patricia and Siân read two carols by anonymous authors, The Competition Between Holly and Ivy and St Joseph and God's Mother, along with Jill Munro's contemporary poem The Star of Bethlehem. The Poetry Bath's…
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GCSE student and winner of the East Sussex round of Poetry by Heart 2023 Lettie Browne joins Siân for the first part of a winter and Christmas poetry special. In this episode, Lettie and Siân read and chat about Thomas Hardy's The Darkling Thrush, Clement Clarke Moore's A Visit from St. Nicholas and Baubles by Lawrence Wilson. The Poetry Bath's the…
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The second part of Siân's interview with Clare Best, in which Clare reads poems on the subject of home, haunting and love. Clare and Siân discuss the importance of home to Clare's work and Clare talks about a haunted house where she lived for many years. Clare has written eight poetry pamphlets and collections and her prose memoir The Missing List …
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In the first of a two-part interview, Siân meets Suffolk-based, Sussex-raised writer Clare Best. Clare has written eight poetry pamphlets and collections and her prose memoir The Missing List was a finalist in the Mslexia Memoir Competition 2014/15. Her latest collection Beyond the Gate is published by Worple Press. She has collaborated with visual…
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The second part of Siân's interview with Sussex-based writer Joanna Nissel whose debut poetry pamphlet Guerrilla Brightenings was published by Against the Grain Press in 2022. Joanna reads from the pamphlet and talks to Siân about her love of the chalk paths and landscape of the Sussex Downs and how the Covid pandemic inspired in her the unexpected…
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The first of a two-part interview in which Siân meets Sussex-based writer Joanna Nissel whose debut poetry pamphlet Guerrilla Brightenings was published by Against the Grain Press in 2022. Joanna reads from the pamphlet and talks to Siân about her love of the chalk paths and landscape of the Sussex Downs and how the Covid pandemic inspired in her t…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp, Sonny Jay and Sian Welby were joined by Nathan Dawe and Ella Henderson. Ella shocked the room when she decided to surprise Roman, Sonny and Sian with her musical conch… Also this week, Kemps Court got juicy with a very unusual story. Whose side are you on? Every week, Roman Kemp, Sia…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay launched Roman Kemp’s naked picture into space! After NASA announced they are sending nudes to space… Sonny and Sian wanted to do one better. Also this week kids tv stars, Dick and Dom brought carnage to the studio with a big announcement! Benedict Cumberbatch also poppe…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay hung out with Daniel Radcliffe! In his latest film, Daniel Radcliffe plays the villain, so Capital Breakfast wanted to see if he was really method, by having him punish a super-fan; making her face off against tarantulas and sheep bits. Also this week, Roman,…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay chatted to the one and only Harry Styles *OMGGGGGG* Harry Styles is finally back with ar new single, ‘As It Was’ from his upcoming album, ‘Harry’s House’. After rumours spread this week about certain steamy scenes in Harry’s two upcoming films ‘Don’t Worry Da…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay chatted with the cast of Celebrity Juice – Keith Lemon, Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore! There’s lots of feet mentions, plus the trio take on Roast Roulette. Keith, Emily and Laura take on Elton John, Orlando Bloom and Ariana Grande. Also this week, Roman, Son…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay chatted to Camila Cabello from her home in LA. Camila wasn’t scared to address flashing her nipple during a live TV appearance, when she suffered an accidental wardrobe malfunction. Camila was surprised to hear she’d been nominated for an Oscar but find out w…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp’s Soccer Aid friend Martin Compston was in the studio. Martin, who you’ll know as DI Steve Arnott from Line Of Duty – dropped plans for this new tv series coming soon, after his latest ‘Our House’. Martin all revealed the name behind the Line Of Duty Whatsapp, with co-star Vicky McClu…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, newly appointed Music Royalty, Becky Hill joined Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay for a very special surprise! After Becky Hill’s Brit award win for ‘Best Dance Act’ Roman, Sonny and Sian threw Becky a royal party complete with a brass band, throne and tiara. Also this week, Roman, Sonny and…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Charli XCX accidently almost gets Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay SACKED, when Charli called the boss of Capital! ArrDee and Aitch take on Roman’s Mega Hard Super Quiz in a battle of North and South V Roman. Sonny Jay has some wholesome news, Sian Welby has the house viewing from HELL and R…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp and Sian Welby are a bunch of prankers, so who better to help get Sonny Jay than Jackass star, Johnny Knoxville? Without Sonny’s knowledge, Roman and Sian took Sonny's Smart Car to a scrap yard, and all Johnny Knoxville had to do was answer three simple questions to save it. Needless …
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay were joined by Bradley and Barney Walsh, for the battle of the Father Son Duos. In a game of Mr & Mr & Mr & Mr, Bradley and Martin must correctly match the answers on their son’s question cards to some of Sonny and Sian’s brutal questions! Also this week, Geo…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay were joined by ABCDEFU singer Gayle! In the ABC track Gayle goes in on everybody apart from the dog. Roman, Sonny and Sian decided to challenge that with some of your cutie puppies for Gayle to critique. Things got worse for Gayle when Sonny brought his littl…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay were joined by Olly Alexander from Years & Years! “Nightcall’ is the new album from Years & Years with Olly dressed as a merman on the front cover. Find out how THAT photo happened, let’s just say there was little clothing involved! Olly also addressed the co…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay catch up with Ricky Gervais! Ricky shared some of the secrets from onset of the multi award winning show ‘Afterlife’ which is back on Netflix for its final series. It includes a sausage and a stick…. Also this week, baby she’s a firework… Katy Perry joined Ro…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay may have stumbled across their greatest idea yet. It’s the World Cup this winter which means a mix of Christmas songs X football chants. Will less than 10 months to go, accidently Ladbaby from the sausage role song is now into it and Roman, Sonny & Sian need …
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In this stinking 48th episode, the Froth Christmas Special descends into a disgusting and not-very-festive feast of foul bodily fluids and debauchery…the “12 days of Christmas" never sounded so bad. If you like your comedy below the belt (front and back), this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this gagging 47th episode, the Froth Team discuss what to do when a drunk woman starts haemorrhaging Ferrero Rocher live on air, and the pros and cons of running a B&B in your daughter’s bedroom. If you like your comedy smelling of posh chocolates, this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, stars of the film ‘Boxing Day’ Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Aml Ameen joined Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay in the studio! Find out what secret names Leigh-Anne uses to discreetly check in to hotels… ? Also this week, he wont give you flowers so don’t even ask, a very hungover ArrDee joined Roma…
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In this sticky 46th episode, the Froth Team discuss what to do if you accidentally glue yourself to a chest of drawers, and how to test if you have Covid using only a dog’s bottom. If you like your comedy smelling of nothing (but with a hint of glue and dog’s bottom), this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…
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This week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Hailee Steinfeld joined Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay at Capital HQ to talk all things Hawkeye! With Hailee being a skilled archery pro in the series, Roman decided to put Hailee to the test in a game of Bullseye forfeit. Find out the *extremely cringe* forfeits both Hailee and Roman had …
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In this bone-chilling 45th episode, The Froth team discuss a woman who is terrified after her dog looks at a wardrobe, and Barry’s friend Ian tells a ghost story so funny it’ll stop your hair curling. If you like your comedy smelling of dogs and bullshit, this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this tipsy 42nd episode, The Froth team discusses the best way to dispose of an unwanted sex doll; and Lloyd's feet go viral. If you like your comedy inflatable and smelling of feet, this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This Week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, get the tissues ready for a big old cry because Adele is back! Is there anything else to say? New music, new album, possible tour and then a collab with Peppa Pig?! Adele has it all going on right now. Also this week, Roman Sonny and Sian caught up with comedian Jimmy Carr! Jimmy known for his o…
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In this moist 41st episode, Rhod, Sian and Felicity discuss 'bra money' and Rhod’s school friend gets run over three times by three different cars in the exact same spot. If you like your comedy smelling of tits, this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this boiling 40th episode, Rhod, Sian and Nabil discuss a secret admirer who left 2 frankfurters in a bag on a doorstep, Nabil is challenged to a proper old-school duel and a man poos in a kettle. If you like your comedy smelling of unrequited sausages, this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this celibate 39th episode, Sian and James go length-to-length in a pulsating panda quiz; Rhod keeps using the word 'panties' and 47 year old Barry tells everyone about his favourite animal. If you like your comedy fresh like a vending machine panty, this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this flushing 37th episode (the first of the 4th series); Rhod, Sian and Lloyd discuss the chemical toilet in Ian Beale’s £93k motorhome and Lloyd reveals his addiction to grabbing things. If you like your comedy grabby and smelling of chemical toilets, this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This Week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, all the attention is on Jade Thirlwall or should we say Lady Jade Thirlwall! Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay thought Jade needed some love after all the Little Mix baby news, so they threw Jade her very own attention party! Also this week, Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay caught up with…
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This Week on the Capital Breakfast Podcast with eBay, Liam Payne joined Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay to talk about his new single Sunshine! The track features on the new movie ‘Ron's Gone Wrong’ with is all about a cute little robot. Find out what happened when Roman Sonny and Sian transformed Liam into a cute little robot, so he could pran…
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