Oct 28

Jeremy Lee & Bee Wilson: Kitchening

Jeremy Lee’s smoked eel sandwich became a London sensation when it was introduced at Soho’s Quo Vadis, where Lee is chef proprietor and, amongst other things, led Jay Rayner to call him ‘a rare phenomena in the London food world; a chap everyone agrees is a good thing.’ Now his s ... Show More

59m 12s

Oct 21

Lavinia Greenlaw & Mark Wallinger: On Difficulty (and Poetry)

In On Difficulty (Faber), her latest book of non-poetry, poet and essayist Lavinia Greenlaw explores the fascination, terror and opportunity of wrestling with the opaque, the obscure, the complex and the indeterminate. Is poetry really difficult, and do we like it more when it is ... Show More

58m 26s

Oct 14

Claudia Rankine & Victoria Adukwei Bulley: Triage

Triage (Allen Lane), Claudia Rankine’s new book, is an unclassifiable piece of writing, blending narrative, criticism and lyricism to create something capable of facing ‘the collective devastation of the present’ (in Saidiya Hartman’s words). Two friends meet in an art gallery af ... Show More

1h 11m

Mar 2024

On Giving Up

When is giving up not failure, but a way of succeeding at something else? In his new book, which began as a piece for the LRB, the psychoanalyst and critic Adam Phillips explores the ways in which knowing our limitations can be an act of heroism. This episode was recorded at the ... Show More

54m 38s

Jul 2024

Adam Phillips, "On Giving Up" (FSG, 2024)

To give up or not to give up? The question can feel inescapable but the answer is never simple.Giving up our supposed vices is one thing; giving up on life itself is quite another. One form of self-sacrifice feels positive, something to admire and aspire to, while the other is pr ... Show More

41m 24s

Oct 2019

Listen To This When You Want To Give Up

Giving up is something I have done my entire life...but here's the thing.. I don't think it is wrong. Let's talk about it! ORDER MY BOOK "WHAT'S THE RUSH?" AT STAYYOU.CAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19m 42s

Jul 2023

174: Quit by Annie Duke

In a world where sticking with things is a virtue, today’s author makes the argument for knowing when to walk away. Join Joe & Mike as they attempt to get better at knowing when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em. Links Support the Show LifeTheme Email Course Obsidian University Ge ... Show More

1h 27m

Apr 2020

The Pathway of Surrender

“The world can only see us as we see ourselves.” ― David R. Hawkins There's something you've been hanging onto that you need to let go. On this episode, Chad talks about living in the moment, letting go of the things that no longer serve you, and how you are a co-creator of reali ... Show More

19m 26s

Mar 2015

Adam Phillips: Against Self-Criticism

In his 2015 Winter Lecture, Adam Phillips reflects on the ways we hate ourselves. Read more by Adam Phillips in the LRB: https://lrb.me/phillipspod Sign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about yo ... Show More

1h 12m

Apr 2023

when to give up on someone

we're nominated for a webby! vote for us here! What does it mean to give up someone? What does it feel like to be given up on? Why do we give up on people and how do we handle it? In this episode we talk about giving up on one-sided friendships, pointless relationships, and how s ... Show More

40m 37s

Oct 2023

563. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit

Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. RESOURCES<ul><li>"<a href="https://www.aaup.org/sites/default/files/AAUP%20Data ... Show More

1h 3m

Adam Phillips & Hermione Lee: On Giving ...