The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 126 - The Past Times with Katie Nolan
May 23, 2025
Katie Nolan, a sports media personality and host of the podcast Casuals, joins for a lively chat. She shares stories about the chaos of podcast production and the fun of engaging a wider audience through comedy in sports. Historical scandals take center stage with tales of a French marquis’ scandalous love affair and bizarre court cases on interracial relationships. The group hilariously explores absurd medical practices and the past use of cocaine, blending humor with insightful commentary on societal norms and expectations.
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Katie Nolan's Podcast Workload
- Katie Nolan does many podcasts and finds it exhausting but enjoys The Dollop as a listener.
- She schedules studio time smartly to avoid technical tasks during recordings.
Making Sports Palatable with Comedy
- Katie Nolan's podcast "Casuals" aims to make sports accessible to those who feel alienated by typical sports talk.
- It combines comedy with sports to engage both fans and skeptics similarly to how history and comedy mix on The Dollop.
Church Scandal Unfolds
- Reverend Howard Wittemere was accused of adultery and perjury, with a church letter published publicly.
- His accuser sought bail against those who published the letter, initiating a legal rift.
