Best Claire Bennett Podcasts (2024)

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Paul Murray on The Bee Sting 1:05:31

2h ago1:05:31

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Set in small-town, post-crash Ireland, The Bee Sting follows the Barnes family—Dickie, Imelda, Cass and PJ—as the fabric of their lives first frays at the edges, then begins to unravel completely. The Barnes’ are endearing, and complex, and funny, and infuriating… In short, one of the most realistic and memorable portrayals of a family you’ll find …

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Claire Kilroy on Parenting under the Patriarchy 54:57

16d ago54:57

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A woman tells her son about his early life. About the months and years that he will by now have forgotten. When he was a baby, then a toddler, and when she was going into battle every day. For him first, and only then for herself. It’s a battle fought on many fronts. Against exhaustion, against time, against the loss of selfhood, against an increas…

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Justine Elizabeth - Decoding Flow 1:11:00

13d ago1:11:00

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There's a reason we're called the Flow Artists Podcast, and that's because we're all about flow.In this fascinating episode of the Flow Artists podcast, we chat with Justine Elizabeth, a multi-talented flow artist and teacher. Justine's journey from psychology student to digital nomad and flow expert is truly inspiring. She defines flow states as t…

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Lesbians Have Feelings Too 1:13:10

15d ago1:13:10

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Honestly..... one for the books. Gracie Abrams, Normani, Alanis Morisette, The NHL somehow, P!nk, Taylor Swift Serving vs. Katy Perry serving, Azealia Banks goes off, the Charli XCX and Lorde collab, Alex has turned on Charli XCX again, Miley Cyrus’ new era (sort of), we post our Zoom link and only one person joins, Freaky Friday, Sex and the City,…

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Mind, Body & Emotions: Journey to Wellbeing and Balance 17:38

18d ago17:38

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Have you ever wondered how your mind, body, and emotions are interconnected and how they shape your well-being? Join me, Claire Bennett, as I share my journey through the landscape of rational thinking, gut instincts, and heart-centred living in our latest episode, "Exploring Mind-Body Connection for Wellbeing." Through personal anecdotes and insig…

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Sheila Heti, The Granta Podcast 46:12

15d ago46:12

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In this episode of the Granta Podcast, we speak to the novelist Sheila Heti, author of the books How Should a Person Be?, Motherhood and Pure Colour. Her latest book, Alphabetical Diaries, was published in 2024. We discuss her new book, along with her interview with the academic Phyllis Rose that appeared in Granta 166: Generations. You can find al…

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Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson 1:17:40

23d ago1:17:40

1:17:40

it’s a long one today baby!!!!!!!!! justin timberlake, wicked, which one of us is Elphaba and which one is Glinda, Sandra Huller’s music career, god bless the USA, fergie, nicole’s physiatrist, katy perry’s entire discography, chappell roan, born this way, orlando bloom, taylor swift doesn’t come up until 52 MINUTES IN, furiosa, sabrina carpenter, …

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Rachel Cusk on Art, Violence and Freedom through Destruction 1:00:16

30d ago1:00:16

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The biographies of several artists, all named G, form a kind of exoskeleton to Rachel Cusk’s latest novel Parade, encasing the book’s other captivating strands—the story of an unprovoked attack on a Parisian street, the story of a couple on a remote island, the story of a suicide at a museum, the story of the death of a mother. Elements which thems…

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Why our social health important: Practical Steps to Improve Your Social Life 23:54

1M ago23:54

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Can social isolation really lead to premature death? Join me, Claire Bennett, as we explore this alarming connection in our latest episode, "The Importance of Social Connection." You'll discover how the global pandemic and technological advancements have shifted our social dynamics, escalating feelings of loneliness and increasing mental health ris…

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WE RECORDED THIS AT MIDNIGHT 1:03:58

29d ago1:03:58

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TAYLOR IS TRYING TO BLOCK US FROM GOING #1 ON THE CHARTS BUT WE ARE RELEASING AN EPISODE ANYWAY!!!! HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSS: nicole has covid, wicked, the pope, (prism????), brat, chromatica ball movie, dodger stadium, drone shows, dinner with my parents, muni long, megan trainor, pride discourse, normani, wicked, did i say that already, im sorry i …

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When Radical Art meets Obscene Wealth, with Hari Kunzru 56:55

1M ago56:55

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Last week we were joined in the bookshop by Hari Kunzru, whose new novel Blue Ruin is a deeply unsettling, and intensely thought provoking reflection on the impact capital has on people, but also on art, and those who create it. It is the perfect final instalment—alongside White Tears and Red Pill—in Hari Kunzru’s own trois couleurs —a loose trilog…

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David Hayden 20:31

2M ago20:31

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RadioMoLI’s Writer Presents series invites writers to produce a radio programme focussing on and exploring a chosen subject that is close to their heart. This edition of Writer Presents, ‘Dublin We Were’, was written and is read by David Hayden. David Hayden was born in Ireland and lives in England. His writing has appeared in A Public Space, Zoetr…

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Anjali Rao - Relearning Yoga History 1:00:22

1M ago1:00:22

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As we learn in our conversation with Anjali Rao, what we learn of yoga history in our teacher trainings is often limited by the biases of heteropatriarchy, Brahmanism and colonialism. While what we get from our text books might hit many of the major points, this story is just as notable for whom it excludes.For both Jo and Rane, this conversation w…

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Andrew O’Hagan, The Granta Podcast 49:22

1M ago49:22

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In this episode of the Granta Podcast, we speak to the novelist and journalist Andrew O’Hagan, author of seven novels and several books of non-fiction. We discuss his short story, ‘The Sensitivity Reader’ (Granta 166: Generations), and the new novel Caledonian Road (2024), both of which explore the value of challenging the established narrative as …

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From Hesitant to Heroic: The Alter Ego Advantage 19:04

2M ago19:04

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Ever wondered how embodying an alter ego could transform your confidence and self-discipline? Discover the secrets behind this powerful psychological tool as I, Claire Bennett, recount my journey of reigniting passion for podcasting after a hiatus. Inspired by a recent coaching session, I explore how stepping into an alter ego could help navigate l…

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Caoilinn Hughes Reads Emma Devlin (Live at Cúirt 2024) 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Caoilinn Hughes to read and discuss Emma Devlin’s short story, ‘The Gift’ originally published in Issue 49 Volume 2, Winter 2023-4. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience as part of Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2024. Please note: there are some brief mome…

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HERE YOU GO CLAIRE AND KAT 54:20

2M ago54:20

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This week Nicole is recording from the godless wasteland that is WeWork and Alex is recording apparently from an asylum with Clara Bow. We talk about Alex seeing RuPaul, Cobra Starship, Carbone, Romy Mars, Rooney Mara, Scarlett Johansson, Megalopolis, Alex makes some corrections, the Megatron challenge, we match eachother's freak, Taylor Swift lip …

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Sheila Heti on Alphabetical Diaries 50:07

2M ago50:07

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Last week we were joined by the wonderful Sheila Heti to celebrate the launch of her Alphabetical Diaries. In taking a decade of her journals, sorting the sentences alphabetically, then paring them down to about a tenth of their original length, Sheila Heti has freed a slice of her life from the shackles of time and in doing so has extracted some o…

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Bacon Orange Avocado Tamari 49:56

2M ago49:56

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ANYWAYYY!!!!!!! The Idea of You, Woah Vicky, JJ Abrams, Charli XCX, Camilla Cabello's tracklist, Normani's desperate attempt for any streams at all, Nicole finally shares her thoughts on the first season of American Idol, Alex recaps the Sex and The City he's watching, Barry's, and Alex has formally replaced J Lo for Sugarfish. WE RECORDED THIS BEF…

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BONUS: Celebrating Dylan Thomas with Cerys Matthews…with exclusive live music from Flora Hibberd! 57:26

2M ago57:26

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To celebrate Dylan Thomas Day 2024 we’re delighted to share this recording of our recent event with award-winning songwriter, author and broadcaster Cerys Matthews. The evening also featured live music from Flora Hibberd and her band, including a brand new song composed for this evening. Enjoy! More from Cerys Matthews: Out of Chaos Comes Bliss: ht…

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The Girls Are Wet Tonight 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

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We try to have a normal recording but then JusTIN BIEBER AND HAILEY ANNOUNCE THEY'RE PREGNANT and thENNNNNN TAYLOR STARTS PERFORMING THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT LIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME. Also: Challengers, Anyone But You, Chromatica Ball Movie, Lana's Latina Accent, Dua Lipa's alleged "album release," Met Gala, we threw out our backs, and then I t…

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Viet Thanh Nguyen on Memory, Migration and Model Minorities 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

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A few weeks ago, we welcomed Pulitzer Prizewinner Viet Thanh Nguyen to Shakespeare and Company to discuss his engrossing new work A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, A History, A Memorial, a book about family, and memory, and storytelling, and history, on all the levels that it impacts upon a life. Buy A Man of Two Faces here: https://www.shakespeareandc…

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Freya Bennett-Overstall - The Yin & Yang of Inversions 1:10:44

2M ago1:10:44

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Jo and Rane dive head first (figuratively speaking) into the world of inversions with Freya Bennett-Overstall, a respected chiropractor, yoga and meditation teacher, author, and a familiar voice on our podcast. Freya brings her unique perspective to the topic of inversions, delving into the "yin and yang" aspects of these transformative postures.In…

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WE FIX THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT 1:07:25

3M ago1:07:25

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AND MAKE IT PERFECT!!!!!! AND IT TAKES US LIKE A FULL HOUR !!!!!!!!!! But we also discuss Espresso, Challengers, Civil War, Nicole apologizes for an error in a previous episode, we try to discuss Bjork, Alex is angry, Nicole denounces being gay, we discuss the best collab of all time, and we hang out on Gay.com. CLICK HERE TO TEXT US !!!!!!!!!…

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Lauren Oyler, The Granta Podcast 44:43

3M ago44:43

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In this episode of the Granta Podcast, we speak to the novelist and critic Lauren Oyler, author of No Judgement (2024) and Fake Accounts (2024), about living in Berlin, the boundary between our private and public selves, and the trajectory of autofiction. We also discuss Oyler’s essay, ‘Last Week at Marienbad’, which appeared in Granta 165: Deutsch…

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Gavin Corbett Reads Rebecca Ivory 1:01:31

3M ago1:01:31

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Gavin Corbett to read and discuss Rebecca Ivory’s short story, ‘Arrivals’ originally published in Issue 45 Volume 2, Winter 2021-2. The story was written as part of the ‘One Night Stands’ project, curated by Thomas Morris, for which Rebecca and three other writers were asked to write…

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Ottessa Moshfegh on bringing Eileen to the screen 1:02:16

3M ago1:02:16

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A few weeks ago we welcomed Ottessa Moshfegh to Shakespeare and Company. That night we’re headed almost back to where it all began by revisiting Moshfegh’s second book Eileen, the small town noir that propelled this experimental writer into the bestseller charts and onto the Booker shortlist. Eileen has just been adapted into a Hollywood film—direc…

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The Tortured Podcasters Department 1:00:17

3M ago1:00:17

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The only two people on planet earth with smart, rational, and reasonable reactions to the new Taylor Swift album. LET'S START THE SHOW! CLICK HERE TO TEXT US !!!!!!!!!

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Let It Rock 1:07:30

3M ago1:07:30

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The last episode before Tortured Poets Department...... we Let it Rock, Let It Roll, Rock and Roll, Claire Heaps, Natasha Bedingfield, Renee Rapp, The L Word Cast, Elizabeth Warren, Lana Del Rey’s bulking and cutting routine, Gwen Stefani, Gwen Stefani making questionable decisions, walk up songs, Irish people, Olivia Rodrigo, Summer House, The Opp…

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What is Aerial Yoga Therapeutics? 1:21:36

3M ago1:21:36

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In the latest episode of The Flow Artists Podcast, we speak with Renae Stevens and Kristin Mathiassen.Renae Stevens is the creator of the Aerial Yoga Therapeutics training program, a pioneering approach that integrates the aerial hammock as a therapeutic modality for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. With a background in yoga, somatic pra…

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OJ Simpson & Tony Bennett 54:36

3M ago54:36

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Joker trailer is OUT!!!! OJ Simpson is DEAD!!!!!!!!!! And Jojo Siwa invented GAY MUSIC!!!!!! Also: Dua Lipa sneak peak clip, Billie leak, Vampire Weekend needs to have children, thoughts on Cowboy Carter one week out and Alex is reading a book. CLICK HERE TO TEXT US !!!!!!!!!

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Percival Everett on James, his subversive reimagining of Huckleberry Finn 34:56

3M ago34:56

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James—the new novel by Percival Everett—retells, reframes, and reimagines Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, the black man whose flight from slavery quickly entangles with the journey of Huck, on the run after faking his own death to escape his violent father. James gives us the events of Twain’s picaresque…

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