Sentimental Garbage

Episodes

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  Sen2mental Garbage: The Difficult Second Novel with Monica Heisey 12.11.2026 57m

  This week we’re discussing Second* Novel Syndrome. When you’ve had a literary hit how do you follow it? After the recent announcement of her new book, ‘Small Pond’ Monica Heisey (whose debut, ‘Really Good, Actually’ was an international smash hit) tells us about her experiences of tackling the infamously tricky second novel. And we talk about the stories where novelists have digested the success of their previous work on the page.*or third, or even fourthBooks discussed:Sophie, Standing There by Meg MasonBeautiful World, Where Are You by Sally RooneyThe Unconsoled by Kazuo IshiguroLunar Park by Bret Easton EllisJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeThe Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Sen2mental Garbage: Back To The Future Part II with Jensen McRae 05.11.2026 57m

  We hop in our time machine to continue our series on sequels, comebacks and second chances with the musician, Jensen McRae. She tells us why 1989's BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II has earned itself a place in her Letterboxd Top 4. How many characters is it ok to re-cast for a sequel? How many versions of a time-travel film do you have to make before you're allowed to make a western? And just how accurate were Robert Zemeckis' predictions for 2015? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Sen2mental Garbage: Addams Family Values with Sarah Maria Griffin 29.10.2026 1h 12m

  Welcome to Sen2mental Garbage: a series of sequels, comebacks and second chances! We're exploring the stories that have been retold over and over again, the millennial nostalgia we're still obsessed with, tricky second albums, and the second comings of celebs who blew up their lives and were granted forgiveness (and a new publicist). In this episode, in honour of Halloween, we are joined by the writer and poet Sarah Maria Griffin to discuss the perfect spooky sequel: ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Remembering Dolly Parton with Jof Owen 01.09.2026 1h 14m

  Caroline briefly comes off hiatus to chat with country music aficionado Jof Owen about Dolly Parton. Together we try to get to the bottom of what made Dolly such a universal force of hope, how she created an image that could be drawn by a child yet be based on 'the town trash', and where the 'real' Dolly can be found.Jof's Sentimental Dolly playlist: Dolly Parton's America: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3E1dSFR01VoQU5IvuHag6a?si=7818d57b86ad4043 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Friends Thru A Lens: The Holidays with Ella Risbridger 19.12.2025 1h 24m

  The one where we celebrate the best festive moments of Friends, and reflect on why this timeless TV show feels most at home at Christmas. Join us for the final episode of the year, and the season finale of this mini-series - Merry Christmas all xSong credit: Oystercatcher - Merry Christmas! I Love You! I'm Falling Apart!!! - https://oystercatchr.bandcamp.com/album/gifts-winter-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Friends Thru A Lens: 'It's all Relative' with Dr Dolly Alderton 11.12.2025 2h 12m

  Dr Dolly Alderton PHD rejoins us for a Freudian lens into Friends TW: Brief discussion on eating disorders (01:15:10 - 01:20:19) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Friends Thru A Lens: Joey's Acting Career with Jessie Brown Findlay 04.12.2025 1h 18m

  One moment, you're unemployed and playing table football against your financially stable flatmate to win enough money to pay the rent. The next, you're buying a giant dog sculpture and matching gold friendship bracelets... this week Jessie Brown Findlay joins us as we take a look back at Joey’s best moments, mad acting career, and what it takes to be a successful creative in the working world - the nominees are… *cue award ceremony montage*…  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Friends Thru A Lens: Phoebe's Upsetting Childhood with Ryan Farrell 27.11.2025 1h 16m

  This week, Ryan helps us dig a little deeper into the most complex and beloved Friend of them all - Princess Consuela Banana Hammock (aka Phoebe Buffay). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Friends Thru A Lens: House Parties with Alexandra Haddow 20.11.2025 1h 33m

  This week, queen hostess and friend of the pod Alexandra Haddow joins us to dissect the house parties of Friends - bring your red solo cups and lukewarm mixer (Fun Bobby plus ones encouraged). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Friends Thru The Lens of a Ross Apologist with Imogen West-Knights 13.11.2025 1h 18m

  Silence in court! This week we get our barrister wigs on and lay out the character faults of the least liked Friend - Ross Geller. Imogen West-Knights is the defence. The charges are… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Friends Thru A Lens: Weddings with Kate Young 06.11.2025 2h 11m

  Welcome to Friends Thru A Lens, a Sentimental Garbage mini series where I talk about the show FRIENDS with a lower case-f friend through the LENS of their choosing. This week we're talking to former wedding caterer and romance novelist Kate Young about the weddings of Friends. More specifically, we're ranking them.Episodes to watch:S1 E1S2 E11 & 24S4 E23 & 24S5 E24S7 E11, 23 & 24S10 E12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Fall Out Boy with Ashley Hamilton 30.10.2025 1h 20m

  An ode to the horniest group of short kings since The Monkees. Sugar, we're going down! Me and Ashley's Fall Out Boy Hate F**k playlistAshley's podcast Good Noticings Patrick Stump's upsetting op-ed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Bend It Like Beckham with Nikkitha Bakshani 23.10.2025 1h 19m

  This week, Nikkitha Bakshani joins us to discuss the highly requested 2002 CLASSIC Bend It Like Beckham. Don't forget your shin pads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Remembering Diane Keaton with Fiona Zublin 16.10.2025 1h 15m

  "That's you and me, kid. You and me." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Taylor Swift: Life of a Showgirl 06.10.2025 1h 47m

  It's not her best work, but it might just be ours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Attack The Block with Aamna Mohdin 02.10.2025 1h 14m

  This week we're in SE London getting chased by big glow-in-the-dark gorilla wolf aliens! The Guardian's community affairs correspondent Aamna Mohdin joins us to discuss Joe Cornish's directorial debut 'Attack The Block'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Nepo babies with Benjamin Dean 25.09.2025 1h 6m

  Hello? It's Brooklyn Beckham selling you his latest hobby/career on your insta feed. This week, YA author and ex-celebrity reporter Benjamin Dean joins us to discuss the fascinating epidemic of nepo babies. Grab your privilege, phone case lip gloss and parental trauma! Ben's book 'Bury Your Friends' is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  LIVE at The Strand in New York with Natasha Hodgson (+Skipshock audiobook!) 18.09.2025 57m

  Broadway star, friend-of-the-pod and Skipshock narrator Natasha Hodgson joins Caroline on stage at The Strand to talk about friendship, creativity, Hey Arnold and magical admin. Skipshock is out on audiobook everywhere now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "The Special Relationship": The strange case of American women and English men with Monica Heisey 21.08.2025 1h 15m

  Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Carrie Bradshaw and Duncan who lives downstairs. Too Much writer and actual-lover of English men Monica Heisey returns to talk about the hundred year tradition of American girls coming to England to fall in love.Monica's book Really Good Actually is available now. Her show, Smothered is available on SKY.Tickets for Caroline's Library of National Congress National Book Festival event: https://www.loc.gov/events/2025-national-book-festival/schedule/item/event-417959/weird-times-in-otherworldly-novels-ya-with-caroline-odonoghue-and-ransom-riggs/2025-09-06/The Strand with friend of the pod Natasha Hodgson! http://eventbrite.com/e/caroline-odonoghue-skipshock-tickets-1591998192449?aff=oddtdtcreator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Sentimental in the City: RIP And Just Like That 14.08.2025 2h 13m

  It's the last time we will (probably) ever talk about Sex and the City, so buckle up, break out the cosmos, and for god's sake – ITS JUST A BIT OF PISS. Help Abood's family: https://chuffed.org/project/120630-help-abdul-karims-family-survive-in-gazaHelp Haitham's family: https://chuffed.org/project/130692-help-haithams-family-in-gaza?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad4Er2E2-_QSDcR6VfNxgOo3TUU2inCijEj-wS4s1rrnX0xE-CogVB9TY4eYg_aem_r6TLFcfTn4i9E_AhdYZA4wHelp Nada's family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mohammeds-family-find-safety/cl/s?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_GB&ts=1755104356 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.