Pod Save the UK Friends of PSUK - Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club
Aug 28, 2025
Nish Kumar, a comedian and the host of Pod Save the UK, joins Sara and Cariad to dive into Sheena Patel's intriguing book 'I'm a Fan'. They explore the obsession and complexities of modern romance, sharing personal tales of social media's effects on relationships. The trio discusses intricate dynamics of power and identity, and how societal standards of beauty shape personal connections. With a mix of humor and insight, they tackle the weight of cultural commentary in both literature and comedy.
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Nish's Post‑Tour Recharge
- Nish explains he's exhausted after a world tour and needs to be horizontal for a week.
- He plugs upcoming Pod Save the UK live shows and Amnesty event as context for the break.
Obsession Drives Narrative Urgency
- The hosts frame I Am A Fan as a book about romantic and sexual infatuation and obsession.
- They position obsession as inherently producing weird behaviour and narrative urgency.
Scene Headings Shape Tone
- The book's short named scenes give the reader immediate flavour and expectation.
- Nish compares the chapter headings to TV sitcom-style cues (Frasier), highlighting formal playfulness.
