Best Plosive Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 41:50

7d ago41:50

41:50

The last book guest of this series is Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Sara and Cariad discuss bad boyfriends, marijuana, the female body, motherhood, grief and Brecht. We'll be back soon! Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: This book covers an array of topics which might be upsetting and we…

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Golden Age by Wang Xiaobo 36:18

6d ago36:18

36:18

This week's book guest is Golden Age by Wang Xiaobo. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss revolutions, little monks, ball breaking, girlfriends, poetry, translation and hidden ovaries. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss suicide. Golden Age by Wang Xiaobo is available to buy here. …

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Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis with Nussaibah Younis 40:17

29d ago40:17

40:17

This week's book guest is Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis. Sara and Cariad are joined by Dr Nussaibah Younis is an expert on the politics, foreign policy and economy of contemporary Iraq. For several years she advised the Iraqi government on proposed programmes to de-radicalise women affiliated with ISIS, she has a PHD in International Affairs an…

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My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante 41:50

1M ago41:50

41:50

This week's book guest is My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss school, communism, slimy dads, scary dads, writing as freedom and when names are quite similar. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we mention sexual assault. My Brilliant Friend by Elena Fer…

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Nuclear Family by Kate Davies with Kate Davies 43:42

28d ago43:42

43:42

This week's book guest is Nuclear Family by Kate Davies. Sara and Cariad are joined by novelist, screenwriter and children’s author Kate Davies. Her novel In at the Deep End won the Polari Prize and she was shortlisted for the Bollinger Wodehouse Everyman Prize for Comic Fiction. In this episode they discuss fiction and truth, brothers, sports anal…

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Rosewater by Liv Little with Liv Little 45:18

1M ago45:18

45:18

This week's book guest is Rosewater by Liv Little. Sara and Cariad are joined by writer, journalist and founder of gal-dem - Liv Little. In this episode they discuss strap-ons, friendship, rollerblading, debt, friendship, camming and John Legend. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Rosewater by Liv Little with Liv Little is ava…

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin with Jessica Fostekew 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

This week's book guest is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning comedian, actor and writer Jessica Fostekew to discuss platonic friendships, collaboration, book clubs and nuggets! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss co…

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There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak with Elif Shafak 46:57

2M ago46:57

46:57

This week's book guest is There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning Turkish-British novelist Elif Shafak. Elif has published 21 books and is best known for her novels, which include The Bastard of Istanbul, The Forty Rules of Love, Three Daughters of Eve and 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange Wor…

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She Speaks!: What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said by Harriet Walter (Live at the London Literature Festival) 52:48

2M ago52:48

52:48

This week's book guest is She Speaks!: What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said by Harriet Walter. In a truly special episode live from Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the London Literature Festival 2024 Sara and Cariad are joined by the one and only Dame Harriet Walter to talk about her new collection of speeches for thirty of S…

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Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding with Amy Gledhill & Harriet Kemsley 40:06

2M ago40:06

40:06

This week's book guest is Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding. Sara and Cariad are aptly joined by 30 somethings 'Single Ladies In Your Area' and award winning comedians Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley. In this episode they discuss dating, ADHD, Harriet's foot in a bowl, red flags, Hugh Grant, Pride and Prejudice and Off Menu. Thank you for re…

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Orbital by Samantha Harvey 32:46

2M ago32:46

32:46

This week's book guest is this year's Booker Prize winner - Orbital by Samantha Harvey. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss prizes, Barnet, authenticity, and Rob Brydon. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Orbital is available to buy here. Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now. Sara’s…

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Intermezzo by Sally Rooney with Aisling Bea 43:48

3M ago43:48

43:48

This week's book guest is Intermezzo by Sally Rooney. Sadly James Joyce and Michael Fassbender were not available to chat so Sara and Cariad are joined by Ireland's premier Bono impersonator, writer and star of This Way Up, Living With Yourself and Get Away - it's Aisling Bea! In this episode they discuss sex scenes, James Joyce, Dublin, Maeve Binc…

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Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors with Taj Atwal 39:48

3M ago39:48

39:48

This week's book guest is Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors. Sara and Cariad are joined by BAFTA nominee and Hullraisers star, actor Taj Atwal - to discuss Percy the Park Keeper, boxing, childbirth, addiction, posh English people and the Spice Girls. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss gri…

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Christmas Round Up 2024 36:34

3M ago36:34

36:34

Welcome to the 2024 Weirdos Book Club round up and Christmas gift guide! In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss the books from this series that have stuck with them, easy Christmas gift wins, honourable book mentions from this year, to read piles, listener suggestions and what they're looking forward to coming out in 2025! Thank you for reading wi…

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The Lost Wife by Susanna Moore with Nell Frizzell 44:45

4M ago44:45

44:45

This week's book guest is The Lost Wife by Susanna Moore. Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and writer Nell Frizzell - author of The Panic Years, Holding the Baby and Cuckoo - to discuss public transport, fear of men, victimhood and swimming in the Thames. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this epis…

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The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse with Kate Mosse 47:31

4M ago47:31

47:31

This week's book guest is The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse. Sara and Cariad are joined by the international bestselling author, Founder Director of the Women's Prize for Fiction and CBE Kate Mosse herself. In this episode they discuss motherhood, the Women's Prize, whispering in the landscape, and overnight success. Thank you for reading with us. We …

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Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart with Kadiff Kirwan 37:55

4M ago37:55

37:55

This week's book guest is Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart. Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible Kadiff Kirwan - star of Slow Horses and This Way Up - to discuss class, fishing, parents, vernacular and David Beckham's sarong. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss violence, sexual a…

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Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 37:43

5M ago37:43

37:43

This week's book guest is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Sara and Cariad discuss acting, Sara's beautiful singing voice, being invisible, and their new book based musical - 'The Literary Libretto'. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Tom Lake is available to buy here. Cariad’s new children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is avai…

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The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd with Cariad Lloyd and Susan Cahill 44:28

5M ago44:28

44:28

This week's book guest is The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd. Sara and Cariad are joined by fellow author Dr Susan Cahill with her own children's book The World Between The Rain to discuss magic, fairies, grief, nature, emotions and portals. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available…

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Ordinary Time by Cathy Rentzenbrink with Cathy Rentzenbrink 40:17

5M ago40:17

40:17

This week's book guest is Ordinary Time by Cathy Rentzenbrink. Sara and Cariad are joined by the writer and Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Rentzenbrink. Her books include Everyone is Still Alive, Write It All Down and The Last Act of Love which was also shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize. In this episode they discuss Jane Austen, affairs, quiet…

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The Elsie Drake Letters by Robert Popper with Robert Popper 39:27

5M ago39:27

39:27

This week's book guest is The Elsie Drake Letters by Robert Popper. Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary comedy writer, producer and actor Robert Popper who's worked on everything from Look Around You to Friday Night Dinner, Peep Show and Stath Lets Flats. In this episode they discuss bananas, the King, Potsy the hedgehog, stamps and the Pope. T…

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One's Company by Ashley Hutson 40:50

6M ago40:50

40:50

This week's book guest is One's Company by Ashley Hutson. Sara and Cariad discuss Red Dwarf, safe places, connection in novels, self care and Creed from The Office. Trigger warning: This episode contains references to death, suicide and assault. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! One's Company is available to buy here. Tickets…

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Honeybee by Dawn O'Porter with Dawn O'Porter 45:17

6M ago45:17

45:17

This week's book guest is Honeybee by Dawn O'Porter. Sara and Cariad are joined by the best-selling author, presenter and co-founder of Choose Love, Dawn O'Porter to discuss a room of one's own, temping, reply all, ambition and periods. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Honeybee is available to buy here. You can find Dawn on …

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Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney with Jessie Cave (Live from the Edinburgh International Book Festival) 47:22

6M ago47:22

47:22

This week's book guest is Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney. In a special live recording at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, comedian, cartoonist and author Jessie Cave to discuss the Edinburgh Fringe, reviews, puppets, walk-outs, sex dolls and Nancy Dell'Olio. Thank you for reading with us. We like readin…

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This Motherless Land by Nikki May with Nikki May 40:01

6M ago40:01

40:01

This week's book guest is This Motherless Land by Nikki May. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer Nikki May herself to discuss beige food, Jane Austen, the mixed race experience, baked beans and Mick Hucknell. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism. This Motherle…

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Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott 39:34

7M ago39:34

39:34

This week's book guest is Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott. Sara and Cariad discuss Highballs, Carrie Bradshaw, hot dates, feminism, marriage, divorce and losing it all. Trigger warning: This episode contains references to baby loss, abortion, sexual assault, anti-Semitism and racism. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Ex-Wife is ava…

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The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom with Andrew White 45:16

7M ago45:16

45:16

This week's book guest is The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom. Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer and actor Andrew White to discuss fish, fishing, dads, love, sex, queer writing and penises. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Andrew is on to…

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Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny with Roisin Conaty 45:40

7M ago45:40

45:40

The first book guest of the new series of Weirdos Book Club is Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny. Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and friend, Roisin Conaty to discuss second wives, friendships with exes, infidelity, guilt, autism, silk shirts, origami and turkey. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Standard Deviation by…

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Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders with Sally Phillips 42:39

8M ago42:39

42:39

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 41:02

8M ago41:02

41:02

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 33:37

9M ago33:37

33:37

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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Summer Reads 2024 26:56

9M ago26:56

26:56

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 33:55

9M ago33:55

33:55

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 45:53

9M ago45:53

45:53

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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Butter by Asako Yuzuki 44:09

10M ago44:09

44:09

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 47:32

10M ago47:32

47:32

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 46:32

10M ago46:32

46:32

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 34:39

10M ago34:39

34:39

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 42:48

10M ago42:48

42:48

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 43:50

11M ago43:50

43:50

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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Come and Get It by Kiley Reid 43:43

11M ago43:43

43:43

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) 44:16

11M ago44:16

44:16

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 42:27

11M ago42:27

42:27

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 45:28

12M ago45:28

45:28

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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A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux 37:40

12M ago37:40

37:40

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 39:59

12M ago39:59

39:59

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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Send Nudes by Saba Sams with Olga Koch 45:38

1y ago45:38

45:38

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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Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens 37:19

1y ago37:19

37:19

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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Chapters by Tim Key with Tim Key (Live from the British Library) 46:36

1y ago46:36

46:36

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 41:00

1y ago41:00

41:00

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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