

Sentimental Garbage
Justice for Dumb Women
Sentimental Garbage is a podcast hosted by Caroline O'Donoghue about the culture we love that society can sometimes make us feel ashamed of. Formerly a chick-lit podcast, sometimes a Sex and the City podcast. We don't know the most, we feel the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 18min
Friends Thru The Lens of a Ross Apologist with Imogen West-Knights
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.

Nov 6, 2025 • 2h 12min
Friends Thru A Lens: Weddings with Kate Young
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.

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 21min
Fall Out Boy with Ashley Hamilton
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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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 19min
Bend It Like Beckham with Nikkitha Bakshani
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.

Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 16min
Remembering Diane Keaton with Fiona Zublin
Fiona Zublin, a self-described Diane Keaton expert, dives into the cultural impact of Keaton as a maternal icon, reflecting on her roles in films like The Family Stone and Stepmom. They discuss the nuances of mother-daughter relationships, Keaton’s memoirs, and her public persona contrasted with private insecurities. The conversation touches on iconic performances in Annie Hall and The Godfather, exploring how her legacy resonates with audiences, especially young women, across generations. A heartfelt tribute to both her art and personal journey.

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 47min
Taylor Swift: Life of a Showgirl
Two hosts dive into the immersive world of Taylor Swift's latest album, exploring its themes of celebration and camaraderie. They discuss how the music transforms into a hen party anthem and analyze standout tracks like Favor Philia and Father Figure. The hosts share lively experiences from a Swift-themed club night, highlighting how joyous communal settings enhance the album's appeal. They also critique lyrical moments with clever commentary on fame and nostalgia, ultimately celebrating the album as a delightful dance-floor experience.

Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 15min
Attack The Block with Aamna Mohdin
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.

Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 7min
Nepo babies with Benjamin Dean
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.

Sep 18, 2025 • 57min
LIVE at The Strand in New York with Natasha Hodgson (+Skipshock audiobook!)
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.

Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 16min
"The Special Relationship": The strange case of American women and English men with Monica Heisey
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.


