Best Ellas Style English Podcasts (2025)

This week we're in SE London getting chased by big glow-in-the-dark gorilla wolf aliens! The Guardian's community affairs correspondent Aamna Mohdin joins us to discuss Joe Cornish's directorial debut 'Attack The Block'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nepo babies with Benjamin Dean 1:06:43

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Hello? It's Brooklyn Beckham selling you his latest hobby/career on your insta feed. This week, YA author and ex-celebrity reporter Benjamin Dean joins us to discuss the fascinating epidemic of nepo babies. Grab your privilege, phone case lip gloss and parental trauma! Ben's book 'Bury Your Friends' is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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LIVE at The Strand in New York with Natasha Hodgson (+Skipshock audiobook!) 57:26

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Broadway star, friend-of-the-pod and Skipshock narrator Natasha Hodgson joins Caroline on stage at The Strand to talk about friendship, creativity, Hey Arnold and magical admin. Skipshock is out on audiobook everywhere now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pg 8 - KIDNAPPED - From Ebook 1 13:17

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PG 24 - To the Airport From eBook 1 7:25

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Pg 1 - The Big Day - eBook 1 9:17

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Pg 3 - Sophia in Istanbul - From eBook 1 12:00

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Pg 5 - The Innovation Department 10:30

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Pg 6 - 8AM Meeting - eBook 1 7:59

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Pg 9 - Friends 9:43

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Pg 10 - Marriage on the Rocks - From eBook 1 7:17

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Pg 15 - Changes at Work - From eBook 1 9:40

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Pg 27 - The Elephant Story - From eBook 2 7:02

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"The Special Relationship": The strange case of American women and English men with Monica Heisey 1:15:39

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Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Carrie Bradshaw and Duncan who lives downstairs. Too Much writer and actual-lover of English men Monica Heisey returns to talk about the hundred year tradition of American girls coming to England to fall in love. Monica's book Really Good Actually is available now. Her show, Smothered is…

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Sentimental in the City: RIP And Just Like That 2:13:11

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It's the last time we will (probably) ever talk about Sex and the City, so buckle up, break out the cosmos, and for god's sake – ITS JUST A BIT OF PISS. Help Abood's family: https://chuffed.org/project/120630-help-abdul-karims-family-survive-in-gaza Help Haitham's family: https://chuffed.org/project/130692-help-haithams-family-in-gaza?fbclid=PAZXh0…

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His Dark Materials: The Subtle Knife with Ella Risbridger 1:38:24

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Lyra's back and she inexplicably has a new friend straight out of a Jacqueline Wilson novel. Phillip Pullman's The Subtle Knife tackles parallels worlds, god's existence, quantum physics, skull-drilling, and funding applications – and somehow is the greatest book for children over the age of eleven of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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The Hunger Games Prequels: Sunrise on the Reaping 51:52

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Traci Thomas is back yet again for part two of our conversation on The Hunger Games prequels. This one is on Sunrise on the Reaping!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Hunger Games Prequels: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes with Traci Thomas 1:28:29

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Traci Thomas is back for our deep-dive of both The Hunger Games, starting with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Next week we're doing Sunrise on the Reaping so don't say we didn't tell you. You can learn more about World Central Kitchen here: https://wck.org/relief/chefs-for-gaza Resources to write to your MP here: https://www.redlineforgaza.org…

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Return to Oz with Shon Faye 1:20:21

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Shon Faye joins us to talk about Oz and the thrilling art of scaring children to death You can support Nada's family here: www.gofundme.com/f/help-mohammeds-family-find-safety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Fall (2006) with Jen Cownie 1:20:13

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We're finishing up our fairytale trilogy with a discussion on manipulating kids to get morphine for us. You can support Haitham's family here: https://chuffed.org/project/130692-help-haithams-family-in-gaza?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad4Er2E2-_QSDcR6VfNxgOo3TUU2inCijEj-wS4s1rrnX0xE-CogVB9TY4eYg_aem_r6TLFcfTn4i9E_AhdYZA4w Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Labyrinth with Juno Dawson 1:20:13

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This week, Juno Dawson joins us to discuss the 1986 cult magical fantasy classic Labyrinth. If you'd like to donate to Abood, you can do so through the following link: https://chuffed.org/project/120630-help-abdul-karims-family-survive-in-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Shrek with Jen Cownie 1:05:24

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We talk about Shrek! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LIVE at Hay Festival with Jack Edwards 53:10

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Recorded on 24th May at the Hay Festival, join Jack Edwards and Caroline in the Welsh fields of Hay-on-Wye as they discuss writing, the power of time and Caroline's new YA novel Skipshock. SKIPSHOCK - OUT NOW Head to your local bookshop or order online: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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The Princess Bride with Jen Cownie 1:26:42

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Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die. SKIPSHOCK - OUT NOW Head to your local bookshop or order online: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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His Dark Materials: Northern Lights with Ella Risbridger 1:54:11

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Friend of the pod Ella Risbridger joins us for our summer fantasy book club, where we'll be covering Philip Pullman's iconic trilogy His Dark Materials. This week we kick off with the first book of the series: Northern Lights. ALSO - SKIPSHOCK IS OUT TODAY! Head to your local bookshop or order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock H…

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Dragonheart (& dragons in general) with Samantha Shannon 1:29:01

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Author of The Bone Season and The Priory of the Orange Tree Samantha Shannon comes to discuss her life-long love of Dragonheart! We talk dragons, knights, St George, dragons as elemental force, "wyrms", novels-as-video-games and the great cinematic traditions of the Dragonheart franchise. SKIPSHOCK - out June 5 Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.…

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Mermaids with Katherine Webber 1:09:02

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Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty... get out ya shell bras and silicone tails losers, we're going swimming with Katherine Webber to dive deep into the world of mermaids. SKIPSHOCK - out June 5 Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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The Hunger Games with Traci Thomas 1:17:30

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The Stacks host Traci Thomas joins us to talk about the original Hunger Games trilogy! Mostly the books! Five stars on Uber for Suzanne Collins! SKIPSHOCK - out June 5 Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Lord of The Rings, Ranked with Jen Cownie 1:34:51

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Welcome to Magical Garbage - a Sentimental Garbage mini series! To celebrate the upcoming release of my new YA novel SKIPSHOCK, Sentimental Garbage is diving into the world of fantasy and exploring the magical storytelling that made us who we are, with pals old and new. This week, we're starting off with a biggy - friend of the pod Jen Cownie joins…

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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Special with Sally Phillips & Alexandra Haddow 1:05:16

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Am late, with mad hair and can barely breathe in scary knickers - this can only mean one thing... Join Caroline, comedian Alexandra Haddow and the legendary Shazzer herself, Sally Phillips, for a live Bridget Jones Special. Recorded on 26th March 2025 at the Ham Yard Hotel, Soho. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy - available to buy or rent at home n…

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Theme Parks with Sarah Griffin 1:35:30

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Sarah Griffin joins us in the queue to the haunted mansion for the final episode of the season. Bring your Mary Blair Mickey ears, sick bags, childhood nostalgia, and sneaky gin tinnies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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He's Just Not That Into You with Lauren Bravo 1:21:58

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This week, Lauren Bravo joins us to discuss the self-help book turned star-studded romcom 'He's Just Not That Into You'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10 Things I Hate About You with Coco Mellors 1:27:58

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Bestselling author Coco Mellors joins us to talk about one of our most-demanded episodes, 10 Things I Hate About You Coco Mellors is the author of Blue Sisters and Cleopatra & Frankenstein, both in paperback now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Live at the Union Chapel with Alexandra Haddow 1:32:51

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Recorded on Feb 6th at the Union Chapel, Caroline and Alexandra Haddow talked about 90s pop, 'relaunched' boyfriends, Working Girl, van life and what's real to them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tick, Tick... Boom! with Kate Young 1:27:33

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Kate Young returns to the pod for a conversation about art, creativity, Flesh Kermit and RENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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West Side Story with Jensen McRae 1:17:46

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This week, musician Jensen McRae join us to discuss the iconic 1961 West Side Story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Phantom of the Opera with Rebecca Kuang 1:11:59

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Angel of music Rebecca Kuang emerges from her organ to talk Phantom of the Opera, gothic love, pre-teen horniness and the mystery of Gerard Butler's casting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Waitress (2007) with Janina Matthewson 1:13:09

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Writer Janina Matthewson joins us this week to discuss Adrienne Shelly's delicious 2007 film Waitress. Bring pie please. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Continental Garbage: Hook (1991) 1:49:59

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FILM DISCUSSION BEGINS AT 36.04 We're back on the continent with Jen Cownie and this time, we're talking Norway, New Years and nude saunas. We also cry about Hook (1991) and consider whether Caroline might be ready for therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mean Girls (2024) with Okechukwu Nzelu 1:08:46

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Welcome back to Sentimental Garbage, where the sequel is better than the original and the movie is better than the book. This week, Caroline admits she was wrong about Mean Girls the musical and guest Okechukwu Nzelu reminds her what was so good about the franchise to begin with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Richard Curtis Christmas Special! 1:23:44

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He's England's answer to Nora Ephron and knows that love is the most important thing in the world - this Christmas special, Caroline and friend of the pod Ella Risbridger dive deep into the world of Richard Curtis and his iconic romcom universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Sound of Music with Katherine Rundell 1:21:49

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This week we've been thirst von trapped by the Captain - it's the 1965 film adaptation of 'The Sound of Music'. Sentimental Garbage is live for one night only at the Union Chapel this February 6th: https://www.fane.co.uk/sentimental-garbage Join us at the afterparty! https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/angel/the-old-queens-head/sentimental-ga…

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Hairspray (2007) with Ryan Farrell 1:21:25

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In which we become extremely emotional about the private life of Edna Turnblad Sentimental Garbage x War Child: https://everpress.com/warchild-x-sentimentalgarbage Sentimental Garbage live: https://unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/sentimental-garbage-live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wicked with Natasha Hodgson 1:49:25

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If you're sick of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande crying and pawing at each other during the Wicked press tour, then skip on past this episode. Please expect pawing, clawing, crying, and holding space. ALSO – we are launching Sentimental Garbage's FIRST EVER merch drop in support of War Child. Head over to https://everpress.com/warchild-x-sentiment…

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner is a Swiftocrat 1:28:58

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Author of Long Island Compromise and Fleishman Is in Trouble Taffy Brodesser-Akner joins Caroline for a special edition episode to discuss their favourite Taylor Swift songs. SENTIMENTAL GARBAGE LIVE Thursday 6th February 2025 @Union Chapel, London UK Tickets out now: www.fane.co.uk/sentimental-garbage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…