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Daisy-May Hudson and Sophie Compton on Holloway 28:31

13d ago28:31

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Holloway women’s prison closed its doors in 2016, but the legacy left behind looms large for those who spent time there. As part of an exercise in healing, filmmakers Daisy-May Hudson and Sophie Compton took a group of six women who were imprisoned in Holloway back there. Their feature documentary Holloway, an examination of the criminal justice sy…

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"A Pyrrhic Victory: Volume III: Fate" by Ian Crouch 26:14

1d ago26:14

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Ian Crouch is a doctor living in Adelaide, South Australia. He has always lived there, apart from one year spent working in England in the early days. His books are the result of a lifelong fascination with Greek and Roman history. He is the great good fortune to live with a wonderful woman in a country at peace. You can learn more about Ian Crouch…

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The Daisy Cooper Edition 34:24

2d ago34:24

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Daisy Cooper has been a stalwart of the Liberal Democrats for over a decade. From councillor to MP, she has served as the deputy leader of the party since 2020. First elected to parliament in 2019, she came to prominence when she represented the party in two of the general election debates earlier this year. On the podcast, Daisy talks to Katy Ball…

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Kate Summerscale unpacks the truth in true crime 23:16

2d ago23:16

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Kate Summerscale’s bestselling narrative nonfiction The Suspicions of Mr Whicher was made into big telly, starring Peter Capaldi and unraveling a murder that took place in the 1860s. Her latest book is much more recent history, however, and in The Peepshow: The Murders at 10 Rillington Place, she revisits the crimes of John Reginald Halliday Christ…

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The Mummafesto: Tinuke Awe, founder of fiveXmore and Mums and Tea 31:53

3d ago31:53

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My guest this is blogger, campaigner and founder of grassroots organisation Five X More, Tinuke Awe. Five X More is an organisation committed to changing and highlighting Black maternal outcomes in the UK and was founded following Tinuke’s own experience with traumatic birth. She's also a campaigner on Autism in the black community. In April this y…

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The Bush Telegraph: Shiny happy people leaving jail 29:32

3d ago29:32

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Mick and Jen are on news duty this week, talking cynical steps – or is it honourable intentions? – as social media companies try to get to grips with the Online Safety Act. Elsewhere, there are smiling faces aplenty outside Strangeways, as the Labour Government grapples with its inherited crumbling prison system. Thank the gods of whimsy that Paddi…

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Rated or Dated: The Last Seduction (1994) 27:10

4d ago27:10

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Is The Last Seduction your average "bitches be crazy" film? Why no more roles for Linda Fiorentino? Can anyone bear that much jazz? The answers to these and many more questions lay within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Standard Issue

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"How to Write a Book in 48 Hours" by Dale L. Roberts 37:01

6d ago37:01

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Dale L. Roberts is a self-publishing advocate, award-winning author, and renowned video creator. With over 50 publications, he has become an authority in self-publishing, leading him to create his own YouTube channel, Self-Publishing with Dale, regarded as one of the premier information resources in the indie publishing community. Dale lives in Col…

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Eloise Pennycott's telling More... Ghost Stories 22:46

6d ago22:46

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After the success of last year's Ghost Stories by Candlelight tour, HighTide Theatre is back with a new production – More... Ghost Stories by Candlelight – showcasing four up-and-coming writers, including Eloise Pennycott. Jen chatted with the actor, writer and theatre maker about the production’s tour of the East of England - which is also showing…

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"Your Move: The Girl in the Park" by Warwick Wood 27:08

7d ago27:08

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Warwick Wood was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. From a very early age he developed an interest in all things creative. From age five, he would spend hours drawing and making up stories. Warwick left school in year 10 to pursue a career in art. After graduating from college, he was employed as a commercial artist before joining an advertising…

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The Mummafesto: Vyki Sparkes - Museum Mum 34:41

9d ago34:41

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Joining me this week is Vyki Sparkes, otherwise known as Museum Mum. After gaining a Masters in Museum studies and working at some of London’s best museums, Vyki founded Museum Mum to help families find great cultural activities and share her own families’ adventures with trip reviews and reports. Since 2012 Vyki’s platform has grown to over 40k fa…

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Flicking #54: Barbie 35:44

9d ago35:44

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Life in plastic: is it fantastic… to watch? Greta Gerwig’s star-studded Barbie was one of THE big-hitters in cinema last year and, according to critics across the globe, wasn’t just pink and sparkly and fun, but came with a big ol' side of feminism. But did it, though? Did it? Hmmm. Mick, Hannah and Yosra will be the judge and jury of that. Learn m…

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Rated or Dated: Quadrophenia (1979) 28:13

11d ago28:13

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Quadrophenia is a tale of young male angst and multiple wing mirrors, and is apparently the reason Jen's brother used to wear a cravat. But is it a case of style over substance? And is a game of "spot the young character actor" enough to keep us interested? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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"Chasing Shadows" by Lauren Gouin 32:48

12d ago32:48

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Lauren Gouin is a Canadian poet, screenwriter/director for TV and film, script editor, and storytelling consultant. Her poetry uses rhythm and rhyme to narrate her inner-most contemplations. You can learn more about Lauren Gouin and her work at https://laurengouin.com. TOPICS OF CONVERSATION: About "Chasing Shadows" and the inspiration behind the c…

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Esteem and self-esteem with Amy Gledhill 25:07

12d ago25:07

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How long does it take to sink in that you've won the Edinburgh Comedy Award? That's one of the questions Hannah is putting to comedian Amy Gledhill, who scooped the big prize this year for her show Make Me Look Fit on the Poster. They chat about the difference between self-confidence and self-esteem, local news and a lot more. If you want to see Ma…

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"This Is My Worst Nightmare: Please Be Nice to Me" by Sofia Pires Bacquedano 23:42

16d ago23:42

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Sofia Pires Baquedano is a Brazilian-Spanish writer and filmmaker. She currently is a film student in university in Brazil, and holds a certificate from the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. She is passionate about the importance of imagery and beauty in a scene, both on-screen and on-paper. She grew up between Brazil and Spain. "This is My Wor…

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The Tracy-Ann Oberman Edition 30:31

16d ago30:31

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Actress and writer Tracy-Ann Oberman is well known for her roles across theatre, radio and television, including Dr Who, Friday Night Dinner, It’s a Sin and, of course, EastEnders. Most recently, she has taken on one of the most famous, and problematic, Shakespearean roles: as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. Inspired by her great-grandmother, sh…

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Outside The Box #68 46:00

17d ago46:00

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If you find yourself with some hours to fill with telly, then let us help you make some good choices. This time, we're talking about Slow Horses, The Perfect Couple, Ludwig, Only Murders In The Building, Joan, Apples Never Fall, Kaos and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Mummafesto: Daisie Lane, founder of the Lockdown Mama Community 33:47

17d ago33:47

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Joining me this week is author Daisie Lane. Daisie is the founder of the Lockdown Mama Community and author of Mothers in Lockdown – a collection of stories from mothers sharing their experiences of pregnancy, birth and postpartum during a global pandemic. The book collates 150 honest accounts of mothering amid a challenging period in history and t…

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The Bush Telegraph: Debating dying 40:57

17d ago40:57

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With MPs set to vote on a bill that puts forward proposals to give terminally ill people the right to end their lives, many of those who are against the bill worry about the lack of nuance put forward in debates. Actress and disability rights activist Liz Carr is one of those people. In this week’s Bush Telegraph, ahead of the bill’s introduction t…

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Rated or Dated: Monty Python’s Life of Brian 32:55

18d ago32:55

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Mick’s picked one of her all-time favourites this week: 1979’s Life of Brian. And she’s not alone in loving this funny AF biting commentary about the danger of mass movements and the inherent weakness of any faith or ideology that eschews critical thinking, which still regularly tops ‘best comedy film’ lists. But do Hannah and Jen feel the same? Do…

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Pauline Black and Jane Mingay’s 2-Tone Story 24:32

19d ago24:32

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Musician Pauline Black is best known as the frontwoman of 2-tone band The Selecter, and wrote about her experiences in the band and life in her memoir Black by Design: A 2-Tone Memoir. On reading her book, filmmaker Jane Mingay was inspired to get in touch with Pauline and the result of their collaboration is the new documentary, Pauline Black: A 2…

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“Smelling Daisies” by Elysia Stevens with Mark Stevens 30:05

20d ago30:05

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Elysia Stevens is a big fan of rom-coms, which will not be a surprise after you read Smelling Daisies. Most would describe her as eccentric in her personality, which really stands out in her choice of attire. She loves to wear fun socks, and every Friday she celebrates "Fabio Friday" by wearing a Fabio T-shirt for all to enjoy (she loves Fabio!).💛 …

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Laura Bates is a sister of fire and fury 25:50

20d ago25:50

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Feminist, activist and best-selling author Laura Bates first came to attention as a fierce feminist voice 12 years ago when she started the Everyday Sexism Project. She’s since written a slew of brilliant, if enraging, non-fictions about how women and girls are treated, and quite rightly become a bona fide icon. In this episode, she’s chatting to o…

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Anne Odeke is an Essex Princess 28:28

24d ago28:28

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Actor, playwright and Essex girl Anne Odeke was thrilled when she learnt about little-known historical figure Princess Dinobolu, the first woman of colour to enter a beauty pageant in the UK. Her reimagining of what led the “princess” to take to the stage at Southend-On-Sea’s Kursaal back in 1908 forms the basis of Princess Essex, the play she wrot…

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The Mummafesto: Jemima Hartshorn, founder of Mums for Lungs 31:46

24d ago31:46

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My guest this week is Jemima Hartshorn. Jemima is a human rights lawyer, public prosecutor and clean air campaigner. In 2017 she founded Mums for Lungs, a grassroot campaign group advocating for clean air in London. Since 2017, Mums for Lungs has become central in the fight for clean air – leading several successful campaigns to reduce children’s e…

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The Bush Telegraph: The avocado comeback special 30:59

24d ago30:59

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Mick and Jen are on Bush Telegraph duty this week, and turning the colour of a Gen Z bathroom suite as they look at what’s happening at the Conservative Party Conference. Mick’s been watching Panorama’s episode about the menopause industry and screaming BUT WHY into a pillow, while Jen’s reliving one of her best moments being holy watered by a vica…

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Rated or Dated: Heavenly Creatures (1994) 29:27

26d ago29:27

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Peter Jackson's 1994 fantasy/true crime/coming-of-age/period/romance/horror Heavenly Creatures gave Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey their first screen roles. Why was one an instant star and the other a much-delayed one? Can a man capture the intensity of teenage girls? Who, if anyone, is mad in this case? Find out the answers to these questions an…

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Michelle Ovens knows her small business stuff 25:40

26d ago25:40

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Michelle Ovens MBE, founder of Small Business Britain and huge champion of female business owners, is a total powerhouse and inspiration. She’s chatting to our Mick about small businesses, where they’re at, what’s in store, why more women are starting them, and the work being done by Michelle and her team to make the word 'entrepreneur' way more di…

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Happy 10th Birthday to us 38:44

28d ago38:44

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It's our birthday! So, here's a very special episode - a chat about the last decade with the boss herself, Sarah Millican. We're talking about what we've learned in the last 10 years, the time Mickey and Hannah got shut into a service station and the mystery meeting that only Jen remembers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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The Bridget Phillipson Edition - live at Labour conference 32:48

1M ago32:48

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Labour’s Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson returns to Women With Balls in a special live edition of the podcast, recorded at Labour Party conference. The MP for Houghton and Sunderland South since 2010, Phillipson joined Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet in 2020, and was appointed Shadow Education Secretary the following year. She retained her bri…

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Rated or Dated: Fever Pitch 29:34

1M ago29:34

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Based on the much-lauded Nick Hornby classic, our Jen has picked filmic festival of football, Fever Pitch. But will protagonist and giant man-child Paul, played by Colin Firth, float Hannah or Jen’s boat? And what is the film trying to say, other than that women don’t like football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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"The Falls" by Janet Macreery 25:09

1M ago25:09

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Janet R. Macreery is the author of the multi-award-winning historical fiction adventures A Little Wicked and A Little Noble as well as her new release The Falls. She explores the United States and Europe for inspiration and research as well as her quest to find the ultimate hot chocolate. You can learn more about Janet and her work at https://janet…

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Harriet Wistrich seeks justice 27:32

1M ago27:32

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Having been involved in some of the country's most high-profile cases, lawyer and fearless campaigner for justice, Harriet Wistrich has some incredible stories to tell. Many of which are in her new memoir, Sister In Law. Hannnah chats to Harriet about the Stockwell shooting, Spycops, the media and Sally Challen, and asks if some of us are better bu…

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Sue Cleaver is a Work in Progress 25:52

1M ago25:52

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Best known as Coronation Street’s loveable matriarch, Eileen Grimshaw, Sue Cleaver is a woman of many talents. As well as treading the boards as Mother Superior in Sister Act the musical, she’s written a book - A Work In Progress. Part memoir, part manifesto, it champions women in midlife and beyond. Our Corrie fanatic, Jen, caught up with Sue to c…

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Flicking #53: Killers of the Flower Moon 38:02

1M ago38:02

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Hannah’s picked Martin Scorsese’s take on the string of brutal murders of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation that took place in 1920s Oklahoma. It stars Robert de Niro (natch) and Leonardo DiCaprio (also natch) and features a brilliant performance from newcomer Lily Gladstone. But does it warrant the stonking three-and-a-half-hour run time? WTF is going …

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The Bush Telegraph: Quintessentially British, or not 31:14

1M ago31:14

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Hannah and Jen are on duty this week and, naturally, they’re wondering (like the rest of us) WTAF is “Britcore”? They’re also pondering the benefits of Brexit and, across the pond, just how many copies of his self-published book is a would-be Trump assassin likely to sell? The Boss, Sarah Millican, is back with some more Light Relief for our £5 and…

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Rated or Dated: Women in Love (1969) 31:06

1M ago31:06

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It’s a first time watch of Larry Kramer and Ken Russell’s erotically charged adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s 1920 novel for both Mick and Jen. Will they finally understand teenage Hannah’s obsession with Alan Bates? How many times can Mick sing Liberty X? And what’s (young) Olly Reed doing to Jen’s bloomers? Also contains – and no one was expecting t…

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Catherine Standish makes a stand (ish) 20:37

1M ago20:37

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Slow Horses is back for a fourth series on Apple TV and Hannah's been on the Zoom with one of its stars, Saskia Reeves, to talk about the wonder of Catherine Standish, the odour of Jackson Lamb and how the series keeps on creating great roles for women over 50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Lucy Powell Edition 27:10

1M ago27:10

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From working on the 1997 general election campaign, to serving in the shadow cabinets of three leaders, politician Lucy Powell has been a prominent figure in the Labour Party for many years. First elected to parliament in 2012, she was appointed Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council following Labour's general election win…

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The Bush Telegraph: Ordinary men, horrific crimes 32:34

2M ago32:34

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This week, Mick and Jen are focusing on two stories gripping most women they know: the horrific mass rape case currently going through the French courts (and the astonishing bravery of Gisèle Pélicot), and the brutal murder of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei. We’d apologise for it being so grim, but it’s hardly women’s fault, eh? For balance, there’s no…

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Ep 178: From Insight to Innovation - Featuring Flyodd Wood, Andrea Ng & Perrine Cavat 45:16

2M ago45:16

45:16

Explore the evolving landscape of brand strategy, consumer insights, and luxury innovation with the top marketing leaders from 1HQ, Canvas8 and Diageo. Floydd Wood, Strategy Director at 1HQ, shares his expertise on brand strategy and the creative solutions driving his agency’s success. Andrea Ng, APAC Insights Director at Canvas8 and our moderator …

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RoD Sideways (2004) 26:17

2M ago26:17

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Sideways might be regarded as one of the best films of the century, but is it just two middle-aged men on a drunken road trip? Let's find out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Standard Issue

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"Sophie The Monarch Butterfly: Mission to Mexico" written by Celia Straus, illustrated by Linda Chambers 30:06

2M ago30:06

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Celia Straus is an Emmy-nominated writer with extensive experience in television and film, including the creation of award-winning shows and documentaries for major networks and organizations. Her work spans a variety of genres, from children's content to military topics and environmental issues. Straus has authored several books, including a poetr…

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Vanessa Kisuule is in MJ recovery 24:52

2M ago24:52

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Award-winning poet Vanessa Kisuule is, in her own words, “a recovering Michael Jackson obsessive”. Yeah, that’s a tricky one to negotiate. Fame and all of its disciples are at the heart of Vanessa’s debut non-fiction (non-poetry), Neverland: the Pleasures and Perils of Fandom, in which she explores the fan/celebrity relationship, the big feelings w…

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Marina Gerner’s Vagina Business 26:54

2M ago26:54

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When journalist Marina Gerner heard about a potentially life-changing innovation in heart health for women, she was keen to spread the word. But why were none of her usual editors interested in this “niche” subject area? In her new book, The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women’s Health, Marina takes u…

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The Bush Telegraph: Noasis, no-brainers, and bog off Boghossian 27:03

2M ago27:03

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Hannah and Mick have looked at the news, had a big scream and are now ready to talk to you about Ticketmaster chaos, the ‘duty of candour’ law and why it’s a no-brainer to apply it to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and why just because Peter Boghossian hasn’t heard feminists talking about Afghanistan doesn’t mean feminists aren’t talking about Afghani…

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Rated or Dated: Muriel’s Wedding (1994) 29:20

2M ago29:20

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PJ Hogan’s 1994 classic, Muriel’s Wedding, launched his own career, as well as those of Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths. But has Jen misremembered the Aussie comedy as a “feel-good” movie? Is Muriel/Marial/Muriel a likeable protagonist? And will Mick and Hannah ever stop laughing about an unzipped beanbag? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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"Sara My Sara" by Florence Wetzel 33:59

2M ago33:59

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Florence Wetzel was born 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. Her latest book, “Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss,” was released in July 2024. Florence’s novels include “The Woman Who Went Overboard: A Thriller” and “The Grand Man: A Swedish Mystery.” She has also authored a horror short story collection, a book of poems and memoirs, and co-authored j…

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Reah Bravo on complicity 25:19

2M ago25:19

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When Reah Bravo encountered sexual misconduct at the hands of a former employer during her time as a broadcast journalist, she was surprised by the way she handled it. As, she discovered, were many other women in similar situations. As Reah questioned the impact of the #MeToo movement, she set about examining the ways in which women are socially co…

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