TW: miscarriage
This week, brace yourself for A TOTAL ECLIPSE… of all other podcast episodes, because this one’s a total banger. I could not have asked for a more open, hilarious, moving or riveting encounter than with the formidable Bonnie Tyler.
She grew up in a working-class Welsh family and answered a newspaper ad for a backing singer when she was 17. ... Show More
Yesterday
Stephen Grosz - ‘Real love is going to hurt’
Warning: this episode may contain MIND-BLOWING moments. Stephen Gross is a practising psychoanalyst and a personal hero of mine. He has worked with patients for more than 45 years and his first book, The Examined Life, drew on these experiences. When it was published in 2013, it ... Show More
52m 23s
Oct 6
Jilly Cooper: On Failure, Love, and Literature
Today, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Jilly Cooper, who has sadly passed away at the age of 88. A literary icon, Jilly captured hearts and imaginations with her wit, warmth, and unmistakable voice. Her novels, especially beloved titles like Riders and Rivals, ... Show More
38m 7s
Oct 5
On Navigating Your 20s... With Phoebe Waller Bridge and Lily Allen
Welcome back to this How to Fail special where we journey through the archive to uncover insight and revisit powerful conversations. Each week, I hand-pick moments that speak to our shared challenges - hopefully offering comfort, clarity, and a renewed sense of perspective for wh ... Show More
17m 15s
Nov 2023
ICYMI: Ashley Flowers Is The OG Crime Junkie
Clea and Joanna chat with Ashley Flowers, host of the hit podcast Crime Junkie and founder of the media company audiochuck. They discuss how she created one of the most successful crime podcasts, her new project The Deck Investigates, and her love of ranch dressing. Also, they ta ... Show More
43m 47s
May 2023
Ellie Kemper Is Our New Best Friend
Clea and Joanna chat with Ellie Kemper about acting on the hit TV series “The Office,” hosting the new show “The Great American Baking Show,” and why she really doesn’t like evening events. Clea and Joanna announce their “Summer of Fun” tour, a series of live events they will be ... Show More
44m 15s
May 2023
Tinx Has Advice For Your Twenties
Clea and Joanna chat with Tinx, influencer with over 1.5 million followers on TikTok and Instagram and author of the new book “The Shift: Change Your Perspective Not Yourself.” They discuss why she struggled in her twenties, her advice for doing it better, and how she ended up co ... Show More
44m 12s
Jul 2023
Marla Sokoloff, Best Friend Energy’s Best Friend
This interview was recorded on June 29, 2023 Actor, director, and Best Friend Energy’s best friend Marla Sokoloff joins the show to talk about how they all met, Joanna leaving their dinners early, and whether she’s a cool mom. Clea and Joanna also give an update on their Summer o ... Show More
44m 12s