Best Cariad Lloyd Podcasts (2025)

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The Healing Power of Humour in Grief with Cariad Lloyd 1:06:54

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Grief, peace, and the search for steadiness of soul - comedian, writer and Griefcast host Cariad Lloyd joins Elizabeth Oldfield to talk about the gift and absurdity of grief. Cariad opens up about her father’s death, comedy as survival, and the small, sacred acts that keep her grounded. She also shares what it means to raise her kids with honesty a…

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Jimmy Wales: The man who built Wikipedia 1:05:34

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Long before it became one of the most visited websites on Earth, Wikipedia began as a radical idea from a curious boy in Huntsville, Alabama. Raised by a father who managed a grocery store and a mother and grandmother who ran a tiny, Montessori-inspired school where “each one teach one” was the guiding principle, Wales grew up surrounded by early c…

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A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem 58:51

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This week's book guest is A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem. Sara and Cariad are joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka award-winning singer Self Esteem to discuss her debut book. In this episode they discuss creativity, surviving capitalism, success, burnout and Blackadder. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with yo…

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454. Creativity with Jessica Swale 1:10:16

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454. Creativity with Jessica Swale The Guilty Feminist 454. Creativity Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Jessica Swale Recorded 21 October 2025. Released 27 October. In association with Wimbledon Book Fest. https://www.wimbledonbookfest.org The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off usi…

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The Trouble with Ego, featuring Julie Hesmondhalgh 1:10:41

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JULIE HESMONDHALGH! The legendary British actor (Broadchurch, The Pact, Happy Valley, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office, Coronation Street), writer and activist joins Molly for a chat about Ego. What are we trying to protect ourselves from when we become defensive in difficult situations? Why does our ego get challenged by some things and not others? Ho…

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Episode 331 – Crumpled Men (with Nish Kumar) 1:13:16

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Happy radio lads! Don’t mind if I do. No Matthew this week (after last week), but we do have the wonderful guest host Nish Kumar (who shouts “iPenis” a few times). And, of course, a guest host means the return of the Film Review! Plus, Ed saves an institution. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the sho…

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Charles Dance: From builder’s labourer with a stammer to Tywin Lannister 58:58

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Before he was Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones or the commanding presence of The Jewel in the Crown, Charles Dance was a boy from Worcestershire whose father died when he was three and whose mother built a new life for the family, remarried to their lodger. A childhood marked by loss, a stammer and humble beginnings gave little hint of the comman…

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Book-street's Back Alright! 21:54

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Sara and Cariad are back with another series of weird and wonderful reads! In this episode they welcome you back in to discuss what they've been reading, pencil cases, what's coming up this series, Cariad has some exciting literary news and we want your listener suggestions. Remember, you don't even have to have read the books to join in! Thank you…

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Series 4 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club 0:58

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Sara and Cariad are back for another series of weird and wonderful reads! Send us your listener suggestions and remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! For bonus content, access to BTS photos and videos, messages AND to support the pod 💖 sign up to our Patreon at patreo…

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453. Money and Feminism with Corinne Low 1:37:29

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The Guilty Feminist 453. Money and Feminism Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Corinne Low Recorded 6 October 2025. Released 20 October. In association with Seed Talks https://www.seedtalks.co.uk The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.…

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The Trouble with Losing Heart, featuring Maria Ferguson 1:10:23

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Molly chats with Maria about losing heart. What happens in the weird lull after you've released a major piece of work? How do we keep caring when we're the only ones who do? What happens when we play the character of ourselves on stage? And did Maria really run away to a lighthouse? You'll also learn about the best way to cook baked beans. Buy Mari…

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Episode 330 – Passport 59:06

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Happy radio lads! Don’t mind if I do. Oh Matthew. Poor, poor Matthew. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby

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Alexander Armstrong: My default setting is fear- I expect the worst of people 53:58

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Before Pointless, Classic FM and comedy stardom, Alexander Armstrong was a restless kid growing up in rural Northumberland- lonely at boarding school, obsessed with music, and quietly desperate to perform. In this revealing conversation with James O’Brien, he opens up about the bruises and eccentricities of his childhood, the teachers who changed e…

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Friends of Weirdos - Pod Save the UK 50:04

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Sara and Cariad are back with a brand new series next week but while you eagerly await our return, why not take a listen to friend of the podcast and nicest man in comedy Nish Kumar on his incredible show, co-hosted with Coco Khan - Pod Save the UK. Nish joined us for the very first episode of Weirdos - you can also go back and listen to him chatti…

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Why We Need to Talk About Class, Privilege, and Race with Jeffrey Boakye 1:12:32

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Why honest conversations about race, class and power make us defensive - and why should we face them anyway. Author, teacher and broadcaster Jeffrey Boakye joins Elizabeth Oldfield to talk about truth, joy, race and power and why he believes we can’t fix what we’re too scared to face. We speak about: 👊🏾 Jeffrey's fusion of Black British identities …

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452. Women in Music with Lucy Karczewski and Nia Towle 44:52

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Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Lucy Karczewski and Nia Towle. Recorded 7 October 2025. Released 13 October. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have Book your V&A South Ken…

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The Trouble with Saying Yes featuring Ashley Hickson-Lovence 1:03:54

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Join Molly and Ashley as they discuss the pleasures and perils of SAYING YES. Why does Ashley say yes to EVERYTHING? What will make him say no more? Should he even worry? Who are 'the bum bum creams'? Other topics covered include self-promotion, holidays, inspiration, ambition and friendship. Ashley is a poet, novelist, referee and lecturer of crea…

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Episode 329 - Bigger Boys & Brain Farts 1:02:23

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In a week where Crunch & Crumble were both recovering from crunching and crumbling... Matt had 2 encounters with bigger boys, one which went well and one which didn't go so well. And Ed was reminded of how he's still never met anyone who's a fan of his work. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show …

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Jack Thorne: “I was allergic to moving - the doctor said, ‘This might be forever.’” 1:06:24

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Growing up in Bristol, acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Jack Thorne was a shy, politically driven kid who believed he could change the world- first through politics, then acting, before discovering that storytelling was where his voice truly belonged. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the Emmy and BAFTA-winning c…

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Gaza update #4 31:49

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Emergency Episode: Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul Recorded 8 October 2025. Released 9 October. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Support Alaa by visiting her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nurse_alaa_alghoul Donate to her PayPal at http://paypal.me/Alaa4Gaza htt…

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451. Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Stella Duffy and Emma Walker 56:31

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451. CoppaFeel! With Stella Duffy and Emma Walker The Guilty Feminist 451. CoppaFeel! Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Stella Duffy with special guest Emma Walker. Recorded 5 October 2025 via Riverside. Released 6 October. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD …

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Cor Hutton: The Quadruple Amputee Who Found Her Feet 51:59

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In 2013, businesswoman and mum Cor Hutton was given just a five percent chance of survival after contracting pneumonia that developed into sepsis. She pulled through, but lost both hands and her legs below the knee. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien speaks to Cor about her extraordinary journey- from relearning how to live as a quad…

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The Trouble with Indecision, Featuring Deborah Frances-White 1:01:08

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In this conversation with award-winning writer and podcaster Deborah Frances-White, Molly and Deb discuss indecision, ego, the biggest obstacles to creative expression and the importance of collaborating with people who make you feel talented. Deborah introduces Molly to the concept of 'trusting your obvious', and shares lots of useful tips on scre…

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Episode 328 – Stevie Martin / George Lewis / Sesame Peanut Noodles Gang 1:04:32

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Happy radio lads! Don’t mind if I do. Ed shares a special message from our leader Tony Global, and there’s two scoops for daddy in the form of Stevie Martin and a show debut for George Lewis! Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on sunday@rad…

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Jamie Oliver: “I’d gone from being skint to having a lot of money, I felt like a fake.” 1:03:22

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Before he became one of the world’s best-known chefs, Jamie Oliver was a dyslexic kid growing up in his parents’ pub in rural Essex, learning the value of hard work, fresh food, and family. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Jamie to trace his journey from peeling veg at his parents’ pub to fronting The Naked Chef, res…

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Trees, Magic, and Why Ancient Wisdom Still Matters with Philip Carr-Gomm 1:03:43

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What can an ancient tradition like Druidry teach us about living well today? In this episode of The Sacred Podcast, Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with Philip Carr-Gomm, psychologist, author, and longtime leader of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. They explore how trees and nature are sacred, the meaning of magic in everyday life, and why ancient …

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⁠450. Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure with director Emily Burns⁠ 47:48

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The Guilty Feminist 450. Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure Presented by DeborahFrances-White with special guest Emily Burns Recorded 22September 2025 at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Released 29 September. The GuiltyFeminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Measure forMeasure is playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford upon Avonuntil 25 …

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Episode 327 – Laura Smyth / Esther Manito / Wonky Painting 58:15

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. Two great guests this week, and two boys landing themselves in trouble with them. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @thatlaurasmyth @esthermanito…

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The Trouble with Sharing, featuring Rob Auton 1:08:12

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In this episode with the sensational poet, comedian and artist Rob Auton, Rob and Molly talk about the performer's relationship with the audience. They also discuss tricky rooms, strange dynamics, being conscientious and anxiety. Rob has a strong take on how a writer/performer should feel about their own work in comparison to that of other artists …

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Leo Varadkar: Former Prime Minister of Ireland on Power and Letting Go 1:05:21

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Before becoming Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar was a Dublin GP with bold ambitions and a belief that politics could be a kind of medicine for society. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the former Prime Minister to explore his extraordinary rise from a mixed-heritage childhood in 1980s Ireland, to leading h…

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Immigration: Fear, Compassion and the Real Enemy with Rod Dreher and Elizabeth Oldfield 53:54

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Elizabeth Oldfield and Rod Dreher tackle one of the most urgent and contentious questions of our time: how should nations, and individuals, relate to migrants in our midst? How do we balance compassion for migrants with the protection of vulnerable citizens? How does Christianity shape responsibilities to strangers? And why do honest conversations …

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449. Live from the London Podcast Festival with Jessica Fostekew, Josie Naughton and Amira Nimerawi 1:24:20

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The Guilty Feminist 449. Live from the London Podcast Festival Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guests Josie Naughton, Amira Nimerawi Recorded 14 September 2025 at the London Podcast Festival. Released 22 September. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the co…

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The Trouble with Sensitivity, Featuring Adam Buxton 1:09:02

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Join Molly Naylor and Adam Buxton for a conversation about sensitivity, and the way it impedes (and sometimes enhances) our creativity. Also touched on: stage craft, comparisons, Twisters (the lolly, not the weather), and how to relax and accept yourself while not wanging on about relaxing and accepting yourself too much. Listen to Adam's podcast! …

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Episode 326 – Cariad Lloyd / Susan Wokoma / Right on my Biffy Clyro! 1:07:10

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. A horribly rude show today, but luckily the tone was raised by the brilliant Cariad Lloyd and Susan Wokoma. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleComedy @matthewcrosby @cari…

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Dr Richard Shepherd: Lessons from 23,000 Postmortems- including Hungerford, Hillsborough and Princess Diana 1:01:49

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Britain’s leading forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd has performed over 23,000 postmortems and given evidence in some of the most high-profile cases of our time, from Hungerford to Hillsborough, from Princess Diana to David Kelly. But his fascination with death began much earlier, when his mother died suddenly from heart disease and he was le…

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The Hidden Cost of Being a Content Creator | Jade Bowler (UnjadedJade) on Burnout, Loneliness & the Authenticity Battle 1:01:27

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In a world where half of young people UK dream of becoming influencers, Jade Bowler delves into the hidden costs of this career - from burnout and loneliness to the struggle for authenticity. Jade Bowler (@UnJadedJade ) is an author, content creator, podcaster, and one of the UK’s first “StudyTubers.” Since starting her YouTube channel at 16, Jade …

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448. Women Against the Far Right with Jessica Fostekew, Chantelle Lunt, Samira Ali 51:55

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The Guilty Feminist 448. Women Against the Far Right Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guests Chantelle Lunt and Samira Ali Recorded 11 September via Riverside. Released 15 September 2025. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https…

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The Trouble with Ideas, featuring Helen Zaltzman 54:28

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Helen Zaltzman (The Allusionist, Answer Me This) joins Molly to talk about IDEAS. Where do they come from, where do they go? How do we turn them into something? Does anyone actually plan their career? A meandering, nutritious conversation! Check out Souvenirs on BBC Radio 4, written by Helen with an original score by Martin Austwick (performed by h…

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Episode 325 – Buy A Man Eat Fish 1:04:09

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Happy Radio Lads! Don’t mind if I do. A holiday for Ed, a gift for Matthew, and, after Vin revealed a showbiz encounter, we heard all about your mundane celebrity moments. Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am. Get in touch on [email protected] @EdGambleC…

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Arabella Weir: At nine my mum said, “I can’t bear the sight of you” 1:00:56

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Actor, comedian and bestselling author Arabella Weir grew up in a family that prized intellect and appearances but struggled to offer love. In this episode of Full Disclosure, she tells James O’Brien how an unsettled childhood shaped her fearless streak, her need to perform, and her instinct to turn pain into comedy. From the brutal remarks of her …