Sara Pascoe

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  1. Hulk Hogan

    14 DE JAN.

    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk Hogan was undeniably a star and cultural icon. But beneath his rock hard brand lies scandal, abuse and shocking values. Sara Pascoe, Gbemi Oladipo and John Tothill must weigh up the evidence before deciding: evil or genius. Additional material: Eve Delaney and Christina Riggs Researcher: Christina Riggs Sound Editor: Kate Mac Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith The producer was Sasha Bobak. Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

    37min
  2. The Science of Baby Making

    04/12/2024

    The Science of Baby Making

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince investigate the science of baby making - don’t worry, all theory, no practice! They are joined by Professor Joyce Harper, Dr Ben Steventon and comedian Sara Pascoe to discuss how just two cells can turn into trillions, or in other words, how an embryo can turn into an embryologist. The embryo-building processes across species are remarkably similar, yet there is still so much we don’t know about the beginning of life. Our panel discuss these unknowns, the latest in fertility treatments and what new capabilities might be available to future parents. It seems that artificial wombs may not be science fiction for much longer and scientists are closing in on being able to make egg and sperm cells out of stem cells. So yes, Brian and Robin could one day have a baby! Producer: Melanie Brown Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem Researcher: Olivia Jani BBC Studios Audio Production

    42min
  3. The Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd with John Lloyd

    22 DE JAN.

    The Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd with John Lloyd

    This week's book guest is The Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd. Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary director, producer and writer, John Lloyd. John is the BAFTA, Emmy and Grammy award-winning creator of such shows as Spitting Image, Not The Nine o'Clock News, Blackadder and QI. In this episode they discuss quizzes, friendship, toilet seats, Sweden and Judi Dench. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Meaning of Liff is 42 by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd is available here. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Cariad's children's book Where Did She Go? is out here now.   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39min
  4. Space Archaeology

    08/06/2020

    Space Archaeology

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian and writer Sara Pascoe, biological anthropologist Alice Roberts and space archaeologist Sarah Parcak. They look at how archaeology today looks far more Star Wars than Indiana Jones, as an archaeologist's list of kit can now include satellites and lasers. They discover how searching for clues from space has led to the discovery of several ancient lost Egyptian cities and how the study of ancient DNA and artefacts reveals our similarities, not differences, with our ancient forebears. Producer: Alexandra Feachem

    56min
  5. David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read

    15 DE JAN.

    David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read

    In this week's episode Sara and Cariad peruse the list of David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38min
  6. Intermezzo by Sally Rooney with Aisling Bea

    26/12/2024

    Intermezzo by Sally Rooney with Aisling Bea

    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 Binchy and life's winners. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Intermezzo is available to buy here. You can find Aisling on Instagram @weemissbea Cariad’s children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now. Sara’s debut 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. Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44min
  7. My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

    20/02/2025

    My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

    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 Ferrante is available to buy here. Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Sara’s debut 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 buy now. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42min
  8. Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris with Rachel Parris

    25/12/2025

    Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris with Rachel Parris

    This week's Christmas book guest is Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris. Sara and Cariad are joined for a special festive episode by the award winning, BAFTA nominated comedian, writer, improvisor, actor and star of Mock the Week and The Mash Report - Rachel Parris herself. In this episode they discuss the Napoleonic Wars, marriage, Janeites, Hunsford and sex with Mr Collins. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris is available here. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45min
  9. A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews with Miriam Toews

    06/11/2025

    A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews with Miriam Toews

    This week's book guest is A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews. Sara and Cariad are joined by Miriam Toews the internationally acclaimed and award-winning author of such works as A Complicated Kindness, Fight Night, All My Puny Sorrows and Women Talking on which the Oscar-winning film was based. In this episode they discuss writing conferences, death, comedy and a skunk. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss death by suicide. A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews is available here. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55min
  10. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

    14/11/2024

    Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

    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 available to buy now. Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here. Cariad’s non-fiction book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38min
  11. Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan

    30/05/2024

    Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan

    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 Laundries. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan 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. Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub   Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35min
  12. A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale with Jessica Swale

    1 DE JAN.

    A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale with Jessica Swale

    Happy New Year! This week's Christmas book guest is A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale. Sara and Cariad are joined by Jessica Swale - Jessica is an Olivier Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director. She's known for such works as Blue Stockings, Nell Gwynn and the current hit Paddington: The Musical. In this episode they discuss aliens, Paddington, snacks, childhood artistry, chair parties and Gails. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale is available here - Save 25% when you buy direct from publisher Nick Hern Books - enter code WEIRDOSNHB at www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/a-year-of-creative-thinking Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43min
  13. White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies (Live from the London Podcast Festival, Kings Place)

    27/11/2025

    White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies (Live from the London Podcast Festival, Kings Place)

    This week's book guest is White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies. In a very special episode recorded live at the London Podcast Festival Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, writer and actor Alan Davies. Best known for starring in the hit BBC series Jonathan Creek and for his regular appearances as a panellist on QI, they discuss his new memoir White Male Stand-Up. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss childhood abuse and death. White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies is available here. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h2min
  14. Christmas Book Conundrums

    18/12/2025

    Christmas Book Conundrums

    This week is a special Christmas Book Conundrums episode. We asked our listeners for their festive book gifting conundrums and tried to come up with some helpful suggestions and inspirations! Thank you for reading with us this Christmas. We like reading with you! Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35min
  15. Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders with Sally Phillips

    01/08/2024

    Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders with Sally Phillips

    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 buy here or on Apple Books here. You can find Sally on Instagram: @sallysmack Sara’s debut 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-order now. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43min
  16. My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh with Jodie Harsh

    11/12/2025

    My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh with Jodie Harsh

    This week's book guest is My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh. Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary DJ and music producer Jodie Harsh who recently published her own memoir, You Had To Be There: An Odyssey Through Noughties London, One Night at a Time. In this episode they discuss Crossrail, nostalgia, Amy Winehouse, the twelve steps, Soho and the National Lottery. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh is available here. You Had To Be There by Jodie Harsh is available here. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55min
  17. My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes with Marian Keyes

    18/04/2024

    My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes with Marian Keyes

    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 on Apple Books here. You can find Marian on Instagram: @marian_keyes and Twitter: @mariankeyes Sara’s debut 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. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45min
  18. Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson with Michael Pederson

    8 DE JAN.

    Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson with Michael Pederson

    This week's book guest is Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson. Sara and Cariad are joined by prize-winning Scottish poet and author, Michael Pederson. Michael is the current Edinburgh Makar and Writer in Residence at The University of Edinburgh, he also co-founded the prize-winning literary collective Neu! Reekie! In this episode they discuss Stephen Fry, rivers, vocabulary, Robert Louis Stevenson, writing retreats, Jack Lowden and Salman Rushdie. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson is available here. Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56min
  19. Audiobooks with Juliet Stevenson

    20/11/2025

    Audiobooks with Juliet Stevenson

    This week Sara and Cariad are joined for a very special episode all about audiobooks by the queen of audio narration - BAFTA nominated and Olivier award winning actress, Juliet Stevenson. In this episode they discuss Elizabeth Gaskell, kids books, bully directors, José Saramago, acting and Geordie accents. The Speakies British Audio Awards take place on the 24th November at the Royal Opera House. We’ve partnered with the Best Audiobook: Fiction category. There are some brilliant audiobooks nominated in that category including Intermezzo by Sally Rooney, read by Éanna Hardwicke. Why not go back and listen to our episode on Intermezzo where we talked to the brilliant Aisling Bea.   Juliet is also nominated for the Best Audiobook: Non-Fiction category for her brilliant narration of Persian Pictures by Gertrude Bell. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56min
  20. Orbital by Samantha Harvey

    02/01/2025

    Orbital by Samantha Harvey

    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 debut 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. Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub   Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33min
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