Best Torrey Clark Podcasts (2024)

1
Ep 10: Claire Keegan and David Baddiel 54:21

3M ago54:21

54:21

In the last ever Book Club, we feature Claire Keegan’s Booker short-listed novella, “Small Things Like These”, and comedian and author, David Baddiel, lifts the lid on his idiosyncratic family in his memoir, “My Family”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
Ep 9: Angie Cruz and Salman Rushdie 50:33

3M ago50:33

50:33

Our book is Angie Cruz’s How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water, the highs and lows of immigrant life in New York. Plus, multi-Booker Prize winner, Salman Rushdie shares his journey of recovery from the stabbing that nearly ended his life in his memoir, Knife. Alex Clark gives us three of the best epistolary novels and we find out what’s topping the …

1
Ep 8: Tim Rice and RuPaul 52:25

3M ago52:25

52:25

Sir Tim Rice tells Graham why he’s a devoted fan of PG Wodehouse and drag superstar RuPaul invites us into his House of Hidden Meanings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1
Ep 7: Becky Chambers and Frank Gardner 46:46

3M ago46:46

46:46

Becky Chambers tells Graham about her solarpunk story of robots and tea monks, “A Psalm for the Wild Built” and BBC Security Correspondent, Frank Gardner reports on voicing his latest thriller, “Invasion”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
Ep 6: Naomi Alderman and Katie Price 48:30

3M ago48:30

48:30

“Disobedience”, Naomi’s Alderman’s story of clandestine lesbian love amid the orthodox Jewish community, is our featured book and Katie Price reveals all in her new autobiography, This Is Me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
Ep 5: Candice Carty-Williams and Maria McErlane 50:38

4M ago50:38

50:38

Candice Carty-Williams tells Graham about creating her best-seller, “Queenie” and our Clubbers decide if it deserves a 21-gun salute or should be sent straight to the tower. Actress, presenter and Graham’s co-agony aunt, Maria McErlane, talks about navigating “Bumps in the Road”, Alex Clark gets sporty and we find out what’s topping the book league…

1
Ep 4: Lee Child and Clive Myrie 47:25

4M ago47:25

47:25

Our book is the first of best-selling author Lee Child’s smash hit Jack Reacher series, Killing Floor. Lee tells Graham about the extraordinary circumstances that surrounded the writing of his debut novel. Also, leading news anchor and Mastermind host, Clive Myrie reveals the man behind the bulletins in his memoir, Everything is Everything. All thi…

1
Ep 3: Ishi Robinson and Patrick Grant 50:28

4M ago50:28

50:28

Ishi Robinson tells Graham about her debut, coming-of-age in Jamaica story, Sweetness in the Skin and how it caused a publishing bidding war, while suave Great British Sewing Bee judge, Patrick Grant, explains why we need fewer clothes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…

1
Ep 2: Torrey Peters and Helen Lederer 51:11

4M ago51:11

51:11

Graham talks to Torrey Peters about her smash hit story of love, parenthood and trans life-choices, Detransition Baby and to Helen Lederer about her wry memoir, Not That I’m Bitter. Plus reading recommends, chart updates and, of course, our Clubbers deciding whether they’re going to play nicely or throw their toys out of the cot. See Privacy Policy…

1
Ep 1: M. W. Craven and Marian Keyes 49:59

5M ago49:59

49:59

In the first of a brand-new series, Graham and the Clubbers are on the hunt for a serial killer with top crime writer MW Craven’s The Puppet Show, while best-seller Marian Keyes lets us in on My Favourite Mistake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
The Graham Norton Book Club (Series 6) - Trailer 1:26

5M ago1:26

1:26

Welcome to The Graham Norton Book Club where each week Graham talks to a top author, hears from a famous voice behind a brilliant audiobook and gets the best book recommends from his stellar co-presenters, Alex Clark and Sara Collins. He also weighs up the pros and cons of the book of the week with his passionate band of book clubbers and finds out…

1
Ep 10: Olga Ravn and Johannes Radebe 46:41

10M ago46:41

46:41

Danish poet, Olga Ravn, reveals the strange beginnings of her satirical workplace novel, The Employees, and the Clubbers disagree on its performance review. Plus, the darling diva of Strictly Come Dancing, Johannes Radebe, tells Graham about finally writing his own story in JoJo: Finally Home. Alex Clark gets experimental, and we take our last jog …

1
Ep 9: Aravind Adiga and Katherine Parkinson 47:31

11M ago47:31

47:31

Aravind Adiga tells Graham the story behind his Booker prize-winning (and Netflix hit-inspiring) The White Tiger, while The IT Crowd’s Katherine Parkinson tells all about voicing Jilly Cooper’s latest blockbuster, Tackle! Plus Sara Collins chooses books that stir things up and we check out what’s moving and shaking in the charts. See Privacy Policy…

1
Ep 8: Kiley Reid and Rory Stewart 47:35

11M ago47:35

47:35

Kiley Reid tells Graham about writing her Booker long-listed debut novel, Such a Fun Age, and former Conservative Party leadership candidate and The Rest is Politics co-host, Rory Stewart talks us through his Politics on the Edge. The Clubbers express some strong opinions, Alex goes a bit Downton Abbey and we get the inside track on what’s tearing …

1
Ep 7: Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and Arnold Schwarzenegger 46:58

11M ago46:58

46:58

Graham talks to Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah about his searing take-down of the US carceral system, Chain-Gang All-Stars. Our Clubbers deliver their verdict, Sara Collins does time with prison novels, and none other than Hollywood superstar, Arnold Schwarzenegger, tells us about his seven tools for life in Be Useful. All this plus chart news and other …

1
Ep 6: Kamila Shamsie and Mary Beard 47:13

11M ago47:13

47:13

UK Women’s Prize for Fiction winner, Kamila Shamsie, talks to Graham about her hit title, Best of Friends - and everyone’s favourite classicist, Mary Beard, lifts the lid on the more eccentric side of being Emperor of Rome. Alex Clark is all about the slightly naughty doorstoppers, from Lace to The Thorn Birds, and we get a sneak peek into the book…

1
Ep 5: Terry Pratchett and Nicola Coughlan 46:24

12M ago46:24

46:24

Our book is Terry Pratchett’s tale of mail, Going Postal, and his biographer and assistant, Rob Wilkins, tells Graham about helping this master of fantasy create his magic. Derry Girls and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan talks about her knack for audiobooks and Sara Collins looks at the state of the nation. All this and Clubber debate, chart favour…

1
Ep 4: Andrea Lawlor and Garth Marenghi 45:36

12M ago45:36

45:36

Graham speaks to Andrea Lawlor about their story of sex, shape-shifting and mix-tapes, Paul Takes the Form of Mortal Girl, while actor Matthew Holness takes the form of spoof horror writer Garth Marenghi for the audiobook of his terrifying Incarcerat. Sara Collins is all about the sport, our Clubbers agree to disagree and we discover what’s at the …

1
Ep 3: George Saunders and Clare Balding 47:00

12M ago47:00

47:00

Graham talks to Booker Prize-winning author George Saunders about Lincoln in the Bardo, his innovative best-seller full of ghostly voices, and our Clubbers decide if it was heavenly or hellish. Plus, national treasure Clare Balding takes us on a tour of her Isle of Dogs, Alex Clark explores the supernatural and we discover what’s out of this world …

1
Ep 2: Juno Dawson and Andi Osho 46:05

1y ago46:05

46:05

Best-selling author Juno Dawson casts a spell on Graham with Her Majesty’s Royal Coven - a tale of witches, prophecies, supernatural happenings in Hebden Bridge and Spice Girls fandom. Were the clubbers spellbound or cursing? Plus, Blue Lights and Sex Education actress and stand-up, Andi Osho, talks about her Tough Crowd, Sara Collins gets nostalgi…

1
Ep 1: Mick Herron and Shaparak Khorsandi 48:24

1y ago48:24

48:24

Thriller writer Mick Herron and his Slow Horses – the inspiration for the hit TV show - kick off our new series. Our clubbers decide if it’s first past the post or last over the line. Plus, comedian Shaparak Khorsandi tells Graham about her Scatterbrain and Alex Clark lifts the lid on a different kind of literary gang. All that plus what’s hot and …

1
Ep 10: Alan Bennett and Trixie Mattel & Katya Zamolodchikova 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

50:42

Alan Bennett’s The Uncommon Reader – his irresistible story of the Queen falling in love with books - is our season finale title. We hear what happens when Graham sits down with the man himself, and the Clubbers decide if it’s one for extended loan or should go on the returns pile. Her late majesty is not the only queen in the house as drag stars, …

1
Ep 9: Gabrielle Zevin and Elizabeth Day 48:19

1+ y ago48:19

48:19

Our book is Gabrielle Zevin’s story of love, friendship, and computer games, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - Amazon’s Book of the Year in 2022. Graham talks to Gabrielle and the Clubbers decide if they love it on every level, or if there are too many bugs. Sticking with the relationship theme, we also have author and podcaster Elizabeth Day …

1
Ep 8: Orhan Pamuk and Mel C 47:43

1+ y ago47:43

47:43

Nobel Prize winner, Orhan Pamuk, guides Graham through his extraordinary story of love, murder, art, and 16th Century Turkey in My Name Is Red. The clubbers discuss whether it really is their colour. Sara Collins recommends three more titles of epic proportions, and Sporty Spice herself, Mel C, reveals Who I Am in her new autobiography. See Privacy…

1
Ep 7: Tobias Wolff and Craig David 46:27

1+ y ago46:27

46:27

Tobias Wolff talks about his story of one boy’s quest to fit in, Old School. The Clubbers decide if it’s an A* or a must try harder while pop star, Craig David asks What’s Your Vibe? in his new book about the lessons he’s learned from his career. Alex Clark dictates her recommended reading when it comes to novels about schooldays, and we get the la…

1
Ep 6: Saima Mir and Susannah Constantine 49:44

1+ y ago49:44

49:44

Saima Mir’s The Khan has been hailed as the UK’s answer to The Godfather. Our clubbers decide if it’s an offer they can’t refuse, while Saima herself tells Graham about bringing to life a complex female crime boss and the close-knit community around her. Sara Collins has recommendations from other British Pakistani writers, and style guru Susannah …

1
Ep 5: Michael Rosen (on Émile Zola) and Jay Shetty 48:56

1+ y ago48:56

48:56

We venture into 19th century France with Émile Zola’s story of passion, poverty, and industrial action, Germinal. Author, broadcaster, former Children’s Laureate, and Zola expert, Michael Rosen, helps us look inside this incredible world. Podcaster, internet sensation, and life coach, Jay Shetty (Think Like a Monk), guides us through his new 8 Rule…

1
Ep 4: Julia Armfield and Richard Armitage & Nicola Walker 46:46

1+ y ago46:46

46:46

Julia Armfield’s mixture of marine horror, love, loss and scaly skin, Our Wives Under the Sea, is our book this week. She tells Graham about the challenges of writing about six months in a submarine and our clubbers decide if they’re on the crest of a wave or plumbing the depths. Plus, Spooks partners Nicola Walker and Richard Armitage team up agai…

1
Ep 3: Leila Mottley and Al Murray 48:52

1+ y ago48:52

48:52

Youngest ever Booker prize nominee, Leila Mottley, wrote most of Nightcrawling, when she was just 17! Graham finds out how she did it and we discover if our clubbers love it as much as the judges (and Oprah) did. Plus, comedian Al Murray’s passion for World War II history has resulted in a book to Command our attention and Sara Collins is in prize-…

1
Ep 2: David Baldacci and Konnie Huq 46:46

1+ y ago46:46

46:46

Our book this week is best-seller David Baldacci’s Memory Man. The clubbers decide if they’ll never forget it or whether it’s just a blank - and former Blue Peter presenter and now children’s author, Konnie Huq, tells us about bringing her Fearless Fairytales to life. Alex Clark has books inspired by big tech to press your buttons, and we spot more…

1
Ep 1: Emma Donoghue and Bill Bryson 48:06

2y ago48:06

48:06

Emma Donoghue takes Graham inside her smash hit book (and film), Room, and legendary travel writer Bill Bryson divulges why he’s back at the audiobook mic. Alex Clark has titles to get us through hard times, our clubbers debate each other’s reading choices and we discover what’s hot and happening in the book charts. Come and join the Club. IMPORTAN…

1
“A Look in the Mirror – A Response to ‘The Ugly in Christianity’ Article” (TLN Specials 014)

8+ y ago

—

The Light Network Specials, Episode 14. Recorded Sunday, June 12, 2016 On June 8, 2016, Hillary Ferguson posted a blog on The Huffington Post titled The Ugly in Christianity. In the piece, Ferguson described times when Christians did not act like Christians. Their conduct turned her away from the Lord’s church. This episode of TLN Specials is a loo…

1
“Planned Parenthood and Common Sense Morality” (Culture Shock S2E2) 23:43

9y ago23:43

23:43

Season 2, Episode 2 For August 21, 2015 “Planned Parenthood and Common Sense Morality” HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES **ATTENTION: Saturday, August 22 is #PPSellsBabyParts National Day of Protest between 9:00-11:00AM. Please check here for current protest locations in the U.S. and consider joining the fray! PROTEST LOCATIONS Summary: Torrey d…

1
“Human Trafficking: Wrap-up” (Culture Shock S2E1) 32:46

9y ago32:46

32:46

Season 2, Episode 1 For August 7, 2015 “Human Trafficking: Wrap-up” HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Previous episodes in this series: “Human Trafficking – Part 1” (Culture Shock S1E11) “Human Trafficking – Part 2” (Culture Shock S1E12) “Human Trafficking – Part 3” (Culture Shock S1E13) Summary: Torrey interviews Salem Afangideh (Montgomery, A…

1
“Human Trafficking – Part 3” (Culture Shock S1E13) 26:17

9+ y ago26:17

26:17

Season 1, Episode 13 For July 22, 2015 “Human Trafficking – Part 3” HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Previous episodes in this series: “Human Trafficking – Part 1” (Culture Shock S1E11) “Human Trafficking – Part 2” (Culture Shock S1E12) Summary: Torrey interviews Salem Afangideh (Montgomery, AL) about the epidemic of human trafficking. This is…

1
“Human Trafficking – Part 2” (Culture Shock S1E12) 31:07

9+ y ago31:07

31:07

Season 1, Episode 12 For July 15, 2015 “Human Trafficking – Part 2” HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Previous episodes in this series: “Human Trafficking – Part 1” (Culture Shock S1E11) Summary: Torrey interviews Salem Afangideh (Montgomery, AL) about the epidemic of human trafficking. This is a multi-episode interview that will cover the foll…

1
“Human Trafficking – Part 1” (Culture Shock S1E11) 18:44

9+ y ago18:44

18:44

Season 1, Episode 11 For July 1, 2015 “Human Trafficking – Part I” HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews Salem Afangideh (Montgomery, AL) about the epidemic of human trafficking. This is a multi-episode interview that will cover the following questions: What is human trafficking? How big of a problem is this? Who is invol…

1
Pray for Charleston: The Christian response to prejudice (coverage of the tragic shootings in Charleston, SC) 1:01:40

9+ y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Episode #011 Recorded June 18, 2015 Pray for Charleston: The Christian response to prejudice (coverage of the tragic shootings in Charleston, SC) People: Torrey Clark, Steven Ford, Robert Hatfield Episode Summary: The tragic shootings in the Emmanual African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, South Carolina Wednesday night (June 17, 2015) ha…

1
“Why churches are losing their men (and how to get them back)” – Part 3 (Culture Shock S1E6) 30:24

9+ y ago30:24

30:24

Season 1, Episode 6 For February 11, 2015 “Why churches are losing their men (and how to get them back)” – Part 3 HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews David Shannon of the Mt. Juliet church of Christ about the crisis of biblical manhood and how it can be reclaimed in Christ’s churches. Links […]…

1
“Why churches are losing their men (and how to get them back)” – Part 2 (Culture Shock S1E5) 30:30

9+ y ago30:30

30:30

Season 1, Episode 5 For February 4, 2015 “Why churches are losing their men (and how to get them back)” – Part 2 HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews David Shannon of the Mt. Juliet church of Christ about the crisis of biblical manhood and how it can be reclaimed in Christ’s churches. Links […]…

1
“Why churches are losing their men (and how to get them back)” – Part 1 (Culture Shock S1E4) 27:43

10y ago27:43

27:43

Season 1, Episode 4 For January 28, 2015 “Why churches are losing their men (and how to get them back)” – Part 1 HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews David Shannon of the Mt. Juliet church of Christ about the crisis of biblical manhood and how it can be reclaimed in Christ’s churches. Links Mt. […]…

1
“A Candid Discussion About Islam” – Part 3 (Culture Shock S1E3) 33:49

10y ago33:49

33:49

Season 1, Episode 3 For January 21, 2015 “A Candid Discussion About Islam” – Part 3 HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews Dr. Dave Miller of Apologetics Press (author of The Quran Unveiled) about the religion of Islam. This is a candid and balanced interview that we hope will help you to understand Islam […]…

1
“A Candid Discussion About Islam” – Part 2 (Culture Shock S1E2) 33:26

10y ago33:26

33:26

Season 1, Episode 2 For January 14, 2015 “A Candid Discussion About Islam” – Part 2 HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews Dr. Dave Miller of Apologetics Press (author of The Quran Unveiled) about the religion of Islam. This is a candid and balanced interview that we hope will help you to understand Islam and […]…

1
“A Candid Discussion About Islam” – Part 1 (Culture Shock S1E1) 37:14

10y ago37:14

37:14

Season 1, Episode 1 For January 7, 2015 “A Candid Discussion About Islam” – Part 1 HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews Dr. Dave Miller of Apologetics Press (author of The Quran Unveiled) about the religion of Islam. This is a candid and balanced interview that we hope will help you to understand Islam […]…

1
Culture Shock 069: “Disciplining children in an undisciplined world (part 2) 33:43

10y ago33:43

33:43

Episode #69 For December 17, 2014 “Disciplining children in an undisciplined world (part 2)” HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews Adam Faughn of A Legacy of Faith about parental discipline from a Christian perspective. Previous episodes in this series: Part 1: https://thelightnetwork.tv/?p=3816 Links Adam Faughn’s person…

1
Culture Shock 068: “Disciplining children in an undisciplined world (part 1) 35:44

10y ago35:44

35:44

Episode #68 For December 10, 2014 “Disciplining children in an undisciplined world (part 1)” HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews Adam Faughn of A Legacy of Faith about parental discipline from a Christian perspective. Links Adam Faughn’s personal (and family) blog: http://www.faughnfamily.com/ “Game Plan” by Joe Wells: …

1
Culture Shock 067: “When Helping Helps: Doing Benevolence Right (Part 2)” 33:27

10y ago33:27

33:27

Episode #67 For November 20, 2014 “When Helping Helps: Doing Benevolence Right (Part 2)” HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews Gage Coldwater of The Manna Project about the wonderful and impactful work they do for the kingdom of God. Torrey and Gage discuss The Manna Project, but also philosophy of benevolence work in gen…

1
Culture Shock 066: “When Helping Helps: Doing Benevolence Right (Part 1)” 37:20

10y ago37:20

37:20

Episode #66 For November 12, 2014 “When Helping Helps: Doing Benevolence Right (Part 1)” HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Summary: Torrey interviews Gage Coldwater of The Manna Project about the wonderful and impactful work they do for the kingdom of God. Torrey and Gage discuss The Manna Project, but also philosophy of benevolence work in gen…

1
Culture Shock 065: “What every Christian needs to know about verbal and emotional abuse” (part 5) 1:02:31

10y ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Episode #65 For November 5, 2014 “What every Christian needs to know about verbal and emotional abuse” (part 5) HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Previous episodes in this series: Part 1 (Episode 61) – https://thelightnetwork.tv/culture-shock-061-what-every-christian-needs-to-know-about-verbal-and-emotional-abuse-part-1/ Part 2 (Episode 62) – h…

1
Culture Shock 064: “What every Christian needs to know about verbal and emotional abuse” (part 4) 1:05:51

10y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Episode #64 For October 31, 2014 “What every Christian needs to know about verbal and emotional abuse” (part 4) HOST: Torrey Clark EPISODE RESOURCES: Previous episodes in this series: Part 1 (Episode 61) – https://thelightnetwork.tv/culture-shock-061-what-every-christian-needs-to-know-about-verbal-and-emotional-abuse-part-1/ Part 2 (Episode 62) – h…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Torrey Clark Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide