Actor Gillian Anderson on prudes, powerful women, and collecting secret fantasies; How singer-songwriter Chappell Roan slow-burned her way to stardom; and Oliver Burkeman tells you how to stop being such a people-pleaser.
Apr 5
The mysterious novelist who foresaw Putin’s Russia and then came to symbolise its moral decay – an Audio Long Read podcast
Victor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with his scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled the country, he still sells millions. Has he become a Kremlin apologist? There are more Audio Long Reads here, or search Audio Lon ... Show More
35m 54s
Sep 2024
Gillian Anderson Wants to Hear Your Sexiest Fantasies
The actor Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files,” “The Fall,” “Sex Education”) has become an advocate for sexual openness, whether through her on-screen personas, launching a libido-boosting soda brand, attending the Golden Globes in a vulva-embroidered dress or through her new book, “W ... Show More
33m 6s
Mar 2019
Abbott & Rukeyser: Shameless & UnReal
Paul Abbott, creator of series including Shameless, State of Play and No Offence, talks about how he went from one to the other while Stacy Rukeyser, showrunner on Lifetime drama UnReal, discusses the changing role of women in Hollywood.
19m 32s
Oct 2024
Gillian Anderson: How to Get What You Want (in Bed and in Life)
358. Gillian Anderson: How to Get What You Want (in Bed and in Life)
Icon Gillian Anderson joins Glennon, Abby, and Amanda to talk about everything from sexual fantasies to why she says “F you” to wellness culture. With wit, honesty, and an intoxicating spirit of rebellion, Gilli ... Show More
46m 43s
Oct 2023
S18, Ep7 Gillian Anderson on sex, body image and rebellion
Continuing this season's line-up of ICONIC AND INCREDIBLE WOMEN, I am veritably trembling with delight to bring you today's guest: the extraordinary Gillian Anderson. Her 30-plus year career has taken her from playing FBI Special Agent Scully in The X Files to Prime Minister Marg ... Show More
41m 44s
Sep 2024
147 - KINKS AND FANTASIES - ft Gillian Anderson
Join me for an exclusive sit-down with award-winning actress and author Gillian Anderson as she discusses her groundbreaking new book Want. In this candid conversation, we dive deep into topics like sex education, fantasies, kinks, and fetishes, breaking down the taboos that surr ... Show More
21m 15s
Jul 2
Charlize Theron: I Don’t Need a Man
Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Charlize Theron. Charlize discusses her current approach to dating, being a single mom, and why marriage isn’t necessarily for her. She also opens up about her therapy journey, navigating power imbalances in Hollywood, and finding hea ... Show More
1h 25m
Sep 2024
Gillian Anderson: Sexual fantasies, orgasm gaps, and shame
What is your deepest sexual desire? Where do you think it comes from? Gillian Anderson has collected a series of anonymous fantasies in her new book, Want, and she wonders that at the heart of so many fantasies is the longing to be seen for who we really are. In this chat Fearne ... Show More
51m 33s