Best Harriet Minter Podcasts (2024)

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Again Racheal - A Love Letter with Kate Leaver 48:09

2+ y ago48:09

48:09

All hail the queen, Marian Keyes. Brace yourself it’s going full fan-girl in this week's episode as Harriet is joined by Author (and fellow Marian fan) Kate Leaver. Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes is one of Harriet’s all-time favourite books, it’s adored by many and could be considered the benchmark of women's commercial fiction, this year is the …

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Be Bold, Have Passion; Write The Better Book with Dorothy Koomson 39:07

2+ y ago39:07

39:07

This week the tables are turned, and Harriet gets her fair share of questioning! Joining Harriet this week is prolific author Dorothy Koomson. Dorothy has written an incredible 17 books and as you’ll hear - she does NOT write books she isn’t wholly passionate about. Dorothy gives Harriet some serious home truths about the writing and publishing pro…

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Morality Tales with Harriet Tyce 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

38:50

“You take something good and make it really dark.” A fellow Harriet is joining Harriet on this week’s A Truth Universally Acknowledged! Harriet Tyce writes crime fiction novels. She wrote her first book “Blood Orange”, which was a big hit, as a result of her MA in crime writing. In this episode, you’ll hear how Harriet’s best-laid plans for her wri…

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Allowing The Magic To Return with Lizzie Demilola Blackburn 32:57

2+ y ago32:57

32:57

From blog to book, how “Yinka” came into being. Lizzie Demilola Blackburn is a first-time author with her debut novel “Yinka Where is Your Husband?” out on 31st of March. Lizzie first created her main character on her blog and tells Harriet about the benefits of entering writing competitions. Harriet and Lizzie discuss the reality of getting rid of…

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The Comfort of Romance Novels with Sarra Manning 37:41

2+ y ago37:41

37:41

“It’s fucking rude not to give the reader a happy ending” In this episode of A Truth Universally Acknowledged Harriet talks to Author Sarra Manning. The pair discuss the need for a good romance novel in the world today and why people aren’t as damning towards men, who are at the end of the day, also just writing romance. After years of writing for …

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Home and Belonging with Ayisha Malik 36:48

2+ y ago36:48

36:48

“Comedy is the glue that holds the pain together” Joining Harriet in this episode is Ayisha Malik, described as “one of the most exciting authors writing today”. Harriet and Ayisha discuss how they have both felt the need to write a wonderfully “literary” novel and why this pressure exists over being celebrated simply for writing a good old rom-com…

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What We Lose and What We Find with Helen Paris 34:48

2+ y ago34:48

34:48

"Loss is the price we pay for love." Helen Paris is a theatre maker and author, her latest book Lost Property is "a portrait of loss in all its forms" for which she took on work experience at Baker Street's lost property building learning about the items which line the walls and stories they hold, from the mundane to the absurd as Helen says; "in t…

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Beauty, Truth, Kettle Chips and Wine with Christina Patterson 38:51

2+ y ago38:51

38:51

Why do we write? That’s one of the many questions host Harriet Minter is exploring in the second series of A Truth Universally Acknowledged. In this first episode, Harriet is joined by Writer and Broadcaster Christina Patterson, Christina’s latest book “Outside The Sky Is Blue” is a life-affirming family memoir. The pair discuss how the creative pr…

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All The Different Kinds Of Love with Emma Hughes 45:55

2+ y ago45:55

45:55

“I had to decimate the idea in my head that happiness is dependent on being in a relationship.” Harriet is ending on the topic that started the podcast in a very satisfying full-circle moment (it’s like she’s been thinking about plot or something?!) Why is women’s fiction so overlooked? She is joined by an author who recently wrote an article on th…

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Letting the Whoosh Come with Amanda Prowse 38:25

2+ y ago38:25

38:25

How can you be creative when life gets in the way; emotions are high and you’re just not in the right headspace? Amanda Prowse wrote her first book at 43 after recovering from cancer. In this episode, Harriet and Amanda examine how “the right time” never really exists and how women are often led to believe they’ve missed the boat on being creative …

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Give These Women Trouble with Nikki May 37:23

2+ y ago37:23

37:23

“How can I best give my characters hell? By knowing every single detail about them - including their inside leg measurement” First time author Nikki May’s book Wahala is out in January. It’s set to be the most talked-about book of 2022. It’s even being adapted into a screenplay. Harriet and Nikki discuss how useful it can be to get to know your cha…

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Take Yourself Seriously with Adele Parks 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

42:10

“I constantly exist in two worlds; this and in the one in my head with my characters.” In her 21 years of writing Adele Parks has published 21 books. Her 22nd is out next year - and she’s currently working on book 23! So what’s her secret to this mammoth back catalogue? In this episode of A Truth Universally Acknowledged, Adele shares the secrets o…

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Doing This For ME with Radhika Sanghani 39:36

2+ y ago39:36

39:36

“I am my dream reader - and I’m doing this for me.” How often have you read a chick-lit novel and thought “I bet this lead character is just like the author in real life!” But - does this happen more often to female authors? Radhika Sanghani thinks so. Radhika joins Harriet on this episode of A Truth Universally Acknowledged. Radhika wrote her firs…

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Writing a Romp with Daisy Buchanan 43:57

2+ y ago43:57

43:57

Sex scenes are omnipresent in chick-lit. If it hasn’t happened yet, it most probably will at some point - OR at least one character is thinking about it! So - how do you even begin to write one? Harriet’s first guest on A Truth Universally Acknowledged is Daisy Buchanan. Daisy has written several non-fiction books, but her most recent release “Insa…

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A Truth Universally Acknowledged - COMING SOON 2:03

2+ y ago2:03

2:03

Author, Journalist and Broadcaster Harriet Minter is writing a book….. A chick-lit novel, (arguably) the best and most critiqued genre. First-time fiction writer Harriet will take you along for her writing journey. Every week you’ll hear from authors who have been there and done it, as they share their processes and tips with Harriet and help her w…

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The Final 2021 with Ayesha Hazarika - Split or Steal 49:46

3y ago49:46

49:46

The class of 2021 have graduated *cough* Harriet and her guest Ayesha Hazarika talk over the live final of Love Island 2021 and the series as a whole. From Kaz and Liberty’s legendary womance to Faye’s unforgettable outburst to of course “Milliam" being crowned the winners, the pair ask all the big questions including - what’s with the weird golden…

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Week 8 2021 with Chris Paouros - Heterosexual on Steroids 36:17

3y ago36:17

36:17

It's been a tearful final week in the villa, with the start of new relationships and the end of old ones. Harriet is joined by activist Chris Paouros to answer the important questions, like is it damaging that the villa is so heterosexual? And, what football team would each of the islanders be? Your host is Harriet Minter - @harrietminter and this …

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Week 7 2021 with Afua Adom - The Guarantee of More Extraordinary Love 36:21

3y ago36:21

36:21

It's been a tumultuous (and a bit dull) few weeks in the villa. What with the downfall of Jiberty and the worst bombshell we've ever seen. So Harriet's invited Afua Adom to unpack everything that's been going on. The two also discuss their own ways they'd bring sexy to the island, and much like Toby, dish out their own relationship advice. Your hos…

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Week 6 2021 with Victoria Sanusi - The One Where There's Sexual Attraction.... 37:17

3y ago37:17

37:17

Toxic femininity, do we need to flip the conversation? After “mad movies” really did stir the pot in the villa, Harriet and her guest Victoria Sanusi discuss Faye’s behaviour toward Teddy and how it may have created an unsafe space in the Love Island villa. They also discuss a different side of Kaz that we have only just seen this week as things wi…

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Week 5 2021 with Stephanie Yeboah - Moving Mad Or Feeling Sad? 45:06

3y ago45:06

45:06

In the week when the nation cringed as Hugo got the "job done" Harriet Minter and guest Stephanie Yeboah a Writer, Blogger and Content Creator mull over the goings-on in the Love Island villa, oh and Casa Amour! As things started to get heated this week with THE postcard that sent the villa wild and the aftermath of Casa Amour, Stephanie and Harrie…

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Week 4 2021 with Michelle Elman - Let’s call it off 52:33

3y ago52:33

52:33

Things are really getting going in the villa this week, we’ve seen everything from breakups to our first official boyfriend/girlfriend couple. This week Harriet has pulled aside Life Coach and queen of boundaries Michelle Elman for a chat. The two discuss all the breakups there’s been this week and why there could be an orgasm gap in the villa. You…

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Week 3 2021 With Kate Cocker - Should I Stay Or Should I Go? 48:48

3y ago48:48

48:48

It's a game of "should I stay or should I go?" with Lucinda and Brad having to choose between each other this week. Harriet is joined by Presenter Coach and host of the Everyday Positivity podcast, Kate Cocker, to dissect the goings on in the Love Island villa, including the question - "hang on - doesn't sexual chemistry need to include both people…

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Week 2 2021 with Fi Wishart - Too Fake to Handle 44:57

3y ago44:57

44:57

We've learnt a lot about our cast in the past week. We’ve learnt that apparently, Aaron doesn't like women with hairy arms, or a career! And poor Hugo's come under heavy fire for saying he doesn't like women who are fake... despite going after the girls who've had work done. Harriet is joined by co-host of the Love Bites podcast Fi Wishart, to unpa…

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Week 1 2021 with Charly Lester – A corridor of farts 45:32

3y ago45:32

45:32

Grab your bikini and slap on the factor 1 because we're back to dissect everything that's happening in the Love Island villa. Now that week 1 is wrapped up Harriet is joined by dating expert Charly Lester to discuss how diverse this year cast really is. And, after 18-months of pandemic related blue balls, have we all forgotten how to date? Your hos…

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Put Your Eggs In My Basket – Love Island 2021 3:54

3y ago3:54

3:54

The TV show you love to pretend to hate is back, and so is Harriet Minter. After 18 months of being in lockdown with one other person, it turns out another season of Love Island is just what we needed. Join Harriet as she hoiks up her feminist morals to dissect who's a peng ting with academic insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Week 8 2019, with Sofie Hagen: "Boy! Finish yourself first, then find someone to build you up!" 47:08

5y ago47:08

47:08

Comedian Sofie Hagen, joins Harriet Minter to review the final of Love Island 2019 in the ways only a feminist and a comedian can! (contains spoilers and a healthy amount of swearing) All hail Maura and her flutters, hoorah for Ovie and his love for Amber, and Anna WILL be held up as a feminist hero till one of the boys actually takes responsibilit…

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Week 7 2019, with Anna Codrea-Rado: "Freckle D**k" 35:28

5y ago35:28

35:28

If you're rooting for Elly Belly to get more screen time and a decent plot line, but would never admit it, then this is your tribe, Welcome! As the final flames in the fire pit are dwindling and the final is looming, Harriet is back discussing all of the bits that have been going on in the villa this week! She is joined by Journalist Anna Codrea-Ra…

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Week 6 2019, with Vic Sanusi: OMG! Why is Ovie single? 29:29

5y ago29:29

29:29

If no one in your life "gets" that Love Island is so much more than bikini clad benal chat, and is actually a microcosm of relationship constructs in real life - then this is the podcast for you! Feminist Harriet Minter, sheds all social shame and dissects ITV's most talked about show with a fellow Undercover Love Island Lover. This week journalist…

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Week 5 2019, with Ayesha Hazarika: The Bitter End of "Curmy" 41:44

5y ago41:44

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If you need a hug after all of the break-ups in the villa this week, but simply can’t admit this to any of your friends… this is your shoulder to cry on! This week Harriet is cracking on with Ayesha Hazarika, there is SO much to discuss after this week of action in the villa, together the ladies are talking through the bombshell that was Casa Amour…

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Week 4 2019, with Charly Lester: Curtis Is Like a Rubbish Magic 8 Ball 41:15

5y ago41:15

41:15

Do you know exactly who's coupled up right now but absolutely will not be sharing your secret love for the villa with anyone, this is the podcast for you! Harriet is joined by fellow (slightly guilty) Love island watcher Charly Lester, together they are dissecting all of the bits from the past week of island gossip. They're talking Yewande’s final …

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Week 3 2019, with Kuba Shand-Baptiste: The New Face of Gaslighting?? 32:39

5y ago32:39

32:39

This week Harriet's head is getting turned by Columnist at the Independent Kuba Shand-Baptiste, they are putting on their grafting boots and talking all about the antics we've seen (and secretly LOVED) in the Love Island villa over the past week! They discussing Joe's exit this week and his gaslighting behaviour, will he learn why his behaviour in …

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Week 2 2019, with Kate Leaver: "He poo'ed on someone's pillowcase"?! 36:58

5y ago36:58

36:58

Harriet is cracking on and dissecting all drama that has finally started happening in the villa this week with writer and "new girl" Kate Leaver. Bits have really started heating up this week giving Harriet and Kate a lot to discuss, like: What does it really mean if you say you're a "guy's girl" rather than a "girl's girl"? Is Love Island really t…

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Week 1 2019, with Lucy Vine: "Stop trying to make 'bev' happen Gretchen" 37:41

5y ago37:41

37:41

Harriet Minter invites writer Lucy Vine to dissect and over analyse the first week of Love Island 2019. Love Island is back, and if you've been all "I'm not watching it this year" and now are TOTALLY watching it this year - this podcast is for you. A safe space to discuss that "it is what it is" so crack on! And it's cracking on in the villa alread…

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2019: Peng Sorts Unite! We're Back! June 9th 3:06

5y ago3:06

3:06

Harriet Minter's loving, feminist take on ITV's Love Island is back for 2019! Harriet Minter (Journalist, Broadcaster and Feminist), will be rounding up some of the smartest, funniest women she knows, to talk about the goings on of the 2019 Villa. Thus providing a quasi-support group for all those who think they shouldn’t love Love Island, but they…

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2018 Christmas Reunion: OMG Eyal & Kendall! with Anna Codrea-Rado 25:33

5+ y ago25:33

25:33

Harriet Minter spent a whole summer in love with Love Island, even though as a feminist journo she's not supposed to like Love Island. Time to find out if this was just a holiday romance, a #showmance or true love: It's the Undercover Lover Love Island Christmas Reunion! In their own mini re-union Harriet is joined by previous guest Anna Codrea-Rad…

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Finale: But Are They Funny? with Lucy Vine and Pandora Sykes 47:51

6y ago47:51

47:51

Harriet Minter sees off the Love Island Finale with fellow writers Lucy Vine & Pandora Sykes (and some wine). Time to put Love Island 2018 to bed. And let's face it: Babes - you got to the end of the season! Well done. You now have a new vocabulary for your relationships (mugs and pies feature), an attitude to dating you never thought you'd have an…

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Week 8: Is Alex a VIP Incel? with Alexandra Heaminsley 40:05

6y ago40:05

40:05

It's all sex, lies and videotape this week in the Love Island Villa. That might be as it seems, but if you are still telling people it's a fascinating depiction of human nature, you are listening to the right podcast. This week Harriet Minter (journalist and feminist) welcomes fellow journalist and author Alexandra Heminsley to dissect the shenanig…

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Week 7: Snogging Britney Spears with Farah Kabir and Charlotte Jonsdottier Biering 40:06

6y ago40:06

40:06

If you're still chatting in the lift in hushed tones cos you can’t admit you like Love Island – then this is the podcast for you. Journalist Harriet Minter hoiks up her feminist morals and grabs a couple of like mindeds to dissect the human love experiment... *cough* sorry - the human love experience that is “The Villa”. Laying on the Factor 50 of …

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Week 6: Will You Be My Girlfriend? with Anna Codrea-Rado 32:44

6y ago32:44

32:44

Like you, Harriet found herself watching through her fingers as grown men dry humped a fireman pole this week in the Love Island Villa. But oh hell, isn't it about time we all just admit we’re enjoying it. Just be true to yourself yeh?... yeh? This week your host, journalist, feminist Harriet Minter is joined by fellow journalist, colleague and bud…

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Week 5: Let's Get Grafting with Daisy Buchanan 37:04

6y ago37:04

37:04

*Tactics not recommended in real life Harriet Minter is here for equality, women's rights, and reality TV. You've not heard a more interesting discussion about Love Island before! Every week Harriet invites another Undercover Lover of Love Island to discuss the Islanders who've been mugged off, joined the Do Bits Society and pied. This week the ama…

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Week 4: It IS a (Sex) Game Guys* with Laura Jane Williams 46:10

6y ago46:10

46:10

*Tactics not recommended in real life Harriet Minter is a feminist & journalist and "should" not like Love Island at all. But we "should" also get over 7 hours of sleep a night & eat 5 portions of fruit & veg a day... so... whatevs. Every week Harriet invites another Undercover Lover of Love Island to discuss the Islanders who've been mugged off, j…

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Week 3: Formidable Breadstick Panic with Hattie Crisell & Kuba Shand-Baptiste 37:08

6y ago37:08

37:08

Harriet Minter loves Love Island, but don’t tell anyone. If you are quietly saying to people “I know I’m not supposed to like Love Island but… “ then you are in the right place. Every week Harriet meets with unlikely Love Island fans to analyse the lust driven shenanigans from the ITV2 show. This week Harriet hosts a viewing party at her house with…

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Week 2: Smell My Beads with Elizabeth Day 35:38

6y ago35:38

35:38

Harriet Minter loves Love Island, but don’t tell anyone. If you are quietly saying to people “I know I’m not supposed to like Love Island but… “ then you are in the right place. Every week Harriet meets with an unlikely Love Island fan to analyse the lust driven shenanigans from the ITV2 show. Journalist Elizabeth Day is a huge champion of this “an…

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Week 1: Watching Beautiful Idiots with Kate Leaver 33:37

6y ago33:37

33:37

Extraordinary #deep chat about ITV2's Love Island with feminist Harriet Minter. Broadsheet journalist, feminist & thirtysomething Harriet Minter is not supposed to enjoy Love Island. But she does. Join her every week as she invites her (also intellectual) guest into her kitchen to analyse the lust driven shenanigans from the ITV2 show. This week fe…

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Love Island fandom: the intro 3:49

6y ago3:49

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Welcome to the unofficial podcast of Love Island 2018, a weekly recap of all the comings and goings in the villa, plus some serious analysis of the not-so-serious business that is finding true love in a Mallorcan villa surrounded by camera. #mytypeonpaper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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