Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated. Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they’ll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y’know – weird. Welcome to your new book club! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here. Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is p ...
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Comedian Sara Pascoe turns her attention to things that really matter to humans – sex, power and money. In this podcast series, Sara interviews people who have experience around sex work, stripping and porn. As an accompaniment to her book Sex Power Money, this series allows people who are so often talked about to speak for themselves, as well as exploring the history of whore stigma, the ramifications of our current laws around selling sex and the overt racism found in porn. Sara Pascoe is ...
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Acclaimed, chart-topping podcast comedy kings Peacock and Gamble plough their own unique radio furrow, live each week on Fubar. They'll be talking to big name guests from the world of comedy, and tackling the big subjects: goldfish, movie gaffes and death.
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Radio show chaired by David Mitchell and is described in the programme's introduction as "the panel game built on truth and lies." The object of the game is to lie on a subject, whilst also trying to include the truth without being detected.
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The Henley Festival Podcast - exclusive interviews from acts, artists comedy starts and singers who have appeared at the festival, such as Spice Girl Melanie C, Geno Washington, Russell Kane, Stephen K Amos.
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For many performers, their biggest fears is that people will find the creative writing they produced when they were younger. Early poetry, short stories, song lyrics, scripts and more shouldn't stay hidden in shoe boxes in our parents' house or in password protected folders on our laptops. It’s time we monetised that shame and gave those pieces the public outing our 15 year old selves would’ve wanted. Each week a guest brings something they wrote in their adolescence to be discussed and co-a ...
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What Women* Want is a comedy conversation podcast where comedians talk about, and find the funny in, the misadventures, misunderstandings and misogyny involved in being a woman. Hosted by Amy Annette and featuring different comedians and topics each time. (Contains little to no Mel Gibson) Upcoming guests in the series include; Rose Matafeo, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, Aisling Bea, Desiree Burch, Josie Long, Mae Martin, Bisha K Ali, Nish Kumar, James Acaster, Phil Wang and many more... Recor ...
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Series of interviews in which broadcasters follow their personal passions by talking to the people whose stories interest them most
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Award-winning comedy panel show hosted by Danielle Ward, with team captains Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Michael Legge and amazing special guests. In it, two teams work out the right thing to do in strange scenarios and scary situations which range from the everyday to the weird and extreme. Don't feel you have to start at the beginning - we'd suggest you start with the most recent series then work backwards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders with Sally Phillips
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This week's book guest is Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders. Sara and Cariad are joined by comedy acting legend Sally Phillips to discuss teaching, graveyards, Civil War and hard-ons. Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! And we'll be back in September with more Weird reads! Lincoln In The Bardo is available to …
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The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman
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This week's book guest is The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman. Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, writer, performer and generally magic man Andy Nyman to discuss tricks, David Blaine, cakes, Derren Brown, duping, and 120's London. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Warlock Effect is available to buy here or…
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The Appeal by Janice Hallett with Isy Suttie
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This week's book guest is The Appeal by Janice Hallett. Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, actor, writer and star of Peep Show - Isy Suttie - to discuss The Sound of Music, bad directors, Brownies and TIE. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Appeal by Janice Hallett is available to buy here or on Apple B…
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In this week's episode Sara and Cariad discuss the books they're looking forward to reading this summer! Sara’s novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here. Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here. Cariad's children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-or…
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I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait with Poorna Bell
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This week's book guest is I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait. Sara and Cariad are joined by award winning writer and journalist Poorna Bell to discuss family dynamics, happy endings, siblings and girls schools. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait is available to buy here or o…
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Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen with Sofie Hagen
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This week's book guest is Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen Sara and Cariad are joined by multi-award winning comedian, author and podcaster Sofie Hagen to discuss Just Seventeen, crabs, intimacy, lubrication wine and gender. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss issues of sexu…
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This week's book guest is Butter by Asako Yuzuki. Sara and Cariad discuss dairy products, ramen, soya sauce, not murdering, misogyny and Pot Noodles. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss eating disorders, weight loss, fat phobia and generally disordered eating. Butter by Asako Yuzuki i…
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Doppelganger by Naomi Klein with Naomi Klein
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This week's book guest is Doppelganger by Naomi Klein. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning and internationally bestselling author Naomi Klein herself, to discuss the Left, the Right and everything in between. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we briefly mention rape. Doppelganger b…
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All Fours by Miranda July with Annie Macmanus
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This week's book guest is All Fours by Miranda July. Sara and Cariad are joined by renowned podcaster, DJ and best-selling author Annie Macmanus to discuss hotel rooms, dancing, window cleaners, menopause, parking and Davina McCall. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss birth trauma. He…
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Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
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This week's book guests are Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan. Sara and Cariad discuss the different works of Claire Keegan, ADHD, the island of Ireland, the C word, music with words and Ian McKellen. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss the Magdalene Laun…
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The Chain by Chimene Suleyman with Chimene Suleyman
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This week's book guest is The Chain by Chimene Suleyman. Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and co-editor of the critically acclaimed collection of essays 'The Good Immigrant USA' Chimene Suleyman to discuss romance, trust, Fleetwood Mac, writing through pain, comedy and the power of women. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!…
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You Are Here by David Nicholls with David Nicholls
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This week's book guest is You Are Here by David Nicholls. Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenally successful author and BAFTA nominated scriptwriter David Nicholls to discuss Formula 1, Formula 2, sketchbooks, sports bras and the Moomins. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! You Are Here by David Nicholls is available to …
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This week's book guest is Come and Get It by Kiley Reid. Sara and Cariad discuss reviews, Arkansas, university life and crochet. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Come and Get It by Kiley Reid is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.…
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You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd with Rhik Samadder (Live from Foyles)
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This week's book guest is You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd. In an extra special live recording of the podcast from Foyles, Tottenham Court Road, Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and writer Rhik Samadder to celebrate the paperback release of Cariad's book You Are Not Alone. In this episode they discuss mums, acting, writing with pain, selfi…
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The List by Yomi Adegoke with Yomi Adegoke
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This week's book guest is The List by Yomi Adegoke. Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and instant Sunday Times bestselling author Yomi Adegoke to discuss social media, relationship goals, bad men, catcalling and gossip. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and men…
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My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes with Marian Keyes
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This week's book guest is My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes. Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenal, internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes herself to discuss female friendships, silence, perfect men and carbs! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes is available to buy here or…
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This week's book guest is A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux. Sara and Cariad discuss fathers, French class, adolescence, farms and more! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy h…
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The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet with Jonny Sweet
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This week's book guest is The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer and actor Jonny Sweet himself to discuss murder, class, acknowledgements, P.G. Wodehouse and Boris Johnson! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet is available to buy here or on Apple …
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This week's book guest is Send Nudes by Saba Sams. Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian Olga Koch to discuss dads, teenage girls, snakebite, the intranet, menstruation and more! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we mention paedophilia. Send Nudes by Saba Sams is available to bu…
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Psychedelics and Mental Health: Rose Cartwright meets Sara Tai
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In recent years there’s been a renaissance of interest in psychedelics in the West, on a scale not seen since the first wave of medical research in the 1950s and 60s. Drugs like DMT, ketamine and psilocybin (the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms), are now being researched as medications to take alongside therapy for the treatment of various …
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Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens
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This week's book guest is Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss creative geniuses, parenting, France, big trousers, travel and beef curtains. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we brielfly discuss eating disorders and baby loss. Briefly, A Delicious …
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Psychedelics and Mental Health: Rose Cartwright meets Robin Carhart-Harris
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In recent years there’s been a renaissance of interest in psychedelics in the West, on a scale not seen since the first wave of medical research in the 1950s and 60s. Drugs like DMT, ketamine and psilocybin (the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms), are now being researched as medications to take alongside therapy for the treatment of various …
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Psychedelics and Mental Health: Rose Cartwright meets Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner
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In recent years there’s been a renaissance of interest in psychedelics in the West, on a scale not seen since the first wave of medical research in the 1950s and 60s. Drugs like DMT, ketamine and psilocybin (that’s the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms), are now being researched as medications to take alongside therapy for the treatment of v…
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Chapters by Tim Key with Tim Key (Live from the British Library)
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This week's book guest is Chapters by Tim Key. In a special live recording of the podcast from the British Library, Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian and poet Tim Key to discuss Fat Face, Trains, Pret A Manger, Sylvia Plath, John Kearns and more! Chapters is published by "Utter" & Press and is available to buy now. The audiobook is also availa…
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Kindred by Octavia E. Butler with Andi Osho
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This week's book guest is Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and author Andi Osho to discuss slavery, Antebellum, Nazi's and human nature. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism, slavery and racial violence. Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is available …
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This week's book guest is Julia by Sandra Newman. Sara and Cariad are joined by BAFTA winning actor and writer Daniel Rigby to discuss moustaches, artificial insemination, institutions, rats, fear and Big Brother's real name. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss violence and also menti…
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This week's book guest is Fight Night by Miriam Toews. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss air travel, mental health, embarrassing parents and farts. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we mention suicide. Fight Night by Miriam Toews is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Tickets f…
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In this week's episode Sara and Cariad trawl through their reading piles and shopping baskets to discuss books they're excited to read this year. Some new, some old, some that might feature on the Weirdos book Club, some that might not! We look forward to reading with you this year! Tickets for the rescheduled live show on Tue 9 April at Foyles, To…
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English Passengers by Matthew Kneale with Sathnam Sanghera
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This week's book guest is English Passengers by Matthew Kneale. Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and author Sathnam Sanghera to discuss the Garden of Eden, rum, tea, charities, imperial decisions and straight lines. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss we discuss racism, racial…
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Big Swiss by Jen Beagin with Suzi Ruffell
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This week's book guest is Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. Sara and Cariad are joined by brilliant comedian Suzi Ruffell to discuss debonair dogs, sex chats, coconut oil, therapy and journeys. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss assault and suicide. Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is available to buy…
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This week's book guest is Bluets by Maggie Nelson. Sara and Cariad are joined by the brilliant actor and writer Katy Wix to discuss poetry, lapis lazuli, Joni Mitchell, Goethe, pain, love letters and Ricky Gervais. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss we discuss heartbreak and suicide.…
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Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer with Winnie M Li
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This week's book guest is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. Sara and Cariad are joined by acclaimed author and activist Winnie M Li, who's debut novel Dark Chapter won the Guardian’s book of the year, to discuss art, nuance, Red Dwarf, power, zero tolerance and feeling 'urpy'. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trig…
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High Fidelity by Nick Hornby with Nikesh Shukla
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This week's book guest is High Fidelity by Nick Hornby. Sara and Cariad are joined by author, screenwriter and editor Dr Nikesh Shukla to discuss obsession, music, lads mags, red flags and toxic masculinity. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and racism. High Fidelity …
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Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel with Mike Wozniak
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This week's book guest is Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel. Sara and Cariad are joined by critically lauded comedian and actor Mike Wozniak to discuss touring, mediums, the occult, and Princess Diana. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss murder, child abuse, eating disorders and abortion.…
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In this week's episode Sara and Cariad discuss highlights from their year of books in 2023 - from their top picks, to books they didn't get round to reading and some old favourites that are so good they got a re-read! Thank you to everyone for reading with us this year. We like reading with you! Tickets for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, To…
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6. Being An Adult with Tessa Coates and Stevie Martin (Nobody Panic)
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A crossover episode from the vaults - though can it be a crossover if I haven't been on their podcast yet? We're talking about language, Tessa tells us a story about losing her mind at a party, Stevie learns about Kool Aid and Saran wrap and I quote Britney. It's a good one! Bonus Spinster based quiz at the end for the audience too! Recorded LIVE a…
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In this week's episode Sara and Cariad are out and about at the brilliant Morocco Bound Bookshop to bring you a Christmas gift guide for all those last minute Christmas presents (and some generally excellent book recommendations for all year round)! Buying books as Christmas presents is a great idea, but it can be tricky to get the right one! We as…
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Parenting advice in the age of social media: Samira Shackle and Helen Oliver
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Since becoming a parent to a now-toddler, Samira Shackle has been bombarded with advice on social media - sometimes useful, sometimes not-so. She meets Helen Oliver, mother to two teenagers and school counsellor, to discuss navigating this online world and the affect it has on mothers, in particular. Samira Shackle is a journalist and the author of…
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5. Taking up Space from 'I Call Myself A Feminist with my Elbows'
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Ok ok it's just little old me, but I'm reading an essay I wrote in the critically acclaimed book 'I Call Myself A Feminist' . The essay collection was reprinted in a second format after being featured in Stylist, Dazed magazine, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Independent on Sunday, The Herald, Independent and more. Of the book Sarah Millican remar…
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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang with Anna Leong Brophy & Emily Lloyd-Saini aka Egg
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This week's book guest is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Sara and Cariad are joined by the brilliant comedy double act Anna Leong Brophy & Emily Lloyd-Saini aka Egg to discuss cultural appropriation, casting, ambition, panel shows and more! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism and bi…
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Parenting advice in the age of social media: Samira Shackle and Lucy Jones
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Since becoming a parent to a now-toddler, Samira Shackle has been bombarded with advice on social media - sometimes useful, sometimes not-so. She meets Lucy Jones, mother-of-three, to discuss navigating this online world and the affect it has on mothers, in particular. Samira Shackle is a journalist and the author of Karachi Vice: Life and Death in…
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4. Apologise: Kate Berlant and Rose Matafeo
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Yes it's the worst sound quality yet!!! But I can't keep KATE BERLANT and ROSE MATAFEO languishing in a hard drive?!?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Things I Don't Want to Know by Deborah Levy with Katherine May
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This week's book guest is Things I Don't Want to Know by Deborah Levy. Sara and Cariad are joined by New York Times bestselling author Katherine May to discuss sentences, South Africa, greasy spoons, sheds, divorce and fridges. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Things I Don't Want to Know by Deborah Levy is available to buy h…
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Nathan Filer wants to know how to talk to his children about pornography, and in a frank discussion, consults Justin Hancock, a sex and relationships educator. Produced in Bristol by Sally HeavenBy BBC Radio 4
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This week's book guest is Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss grief, trauma, love, friendship, infidelity and avocados. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss pregnancy loss, child loss, car accidents and domestic violence. Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls…
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3. Writing: Emily Gordon and Monica Heisey
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Emily Gordon was in London and Monica Heisey was on my mind - and I pulled us all together to talk about writing, Martine McCuctheon's dramatic ass, how to (try) shutting down misogynists and the nature of writing books vs scripts. These are two smart people who have published/ written some very important and great writing - I'm also here. Enjoy! *…
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