

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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Dec 19, 2025 • 1h 25min
Friends Thru A Lens: The Holidays with Ella Risbridger
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.

Dec 11, 2025 • 2h 12min
Friends Thru A Lens: 'It's all Relative' with Dr Dolly Alderton
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.

Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 19min
Friends Thru A Lens: Joey's Acting Career with Jessie Brown Findlay
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.

Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 17min
Friends Thru A Lens: Phoebe's Upsetting Childhood with Ryan Farrell
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.

Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 34min
Friends Thru A Lens: House Parties with Alexandra Haddow
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.

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.


