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Jun 2021
58m 4s

James O'Brien

CARIAD LLOYD
About this episode

This week I’m talking to broadcaster + writer James O'Brien about his friend Andy, who died last year from a brain tumour. As ever we talk grief, friends who celebrate you + sitting with the sadness


You can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcast and you can follow James @mrjamesob


Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.


Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.

"the pandemic's most important podcast" Telegraph



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