
Sentimental Garbage
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 49min
Wicked with Natasha Hodgson
If you're sick of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande crying and pawing at each other during the Wicked press tour, then skip on past this episode. Please expect pawing, clawing, crying, and holding space. ALSO – we are launching Sentimental Garbage's FIRST EVER merch drop in support of War Child. Head over to https://everpress.com/warchild-x-sentimentalgarbage to start feeling the most. War Child are driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war. They work in the hardest to reach places to support those who are hardest hit, to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children living in areas of conflict.We're also doing a live show this February! Come see us at the Union Chapel on Feb 6: https://www.fane.co.uk/sentimental-garbage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 29min
Taffy Brodesser-Akner is a Swiftocrat
Taffy Brodesser-Akner, the insightful author behind 'Fleishman Is in Trouble,' shares her passion for Taylor Swift's music and its emotional resonance. They dive into the complexities of love stories through Swift's lyrics, exploring the impact of relationships and celebrity dynamics. The conversation also touches on how music helps process personal narratives and the intricacies of friendship versus romantic love. Taffy refines her perspective on life and art, blending literary growth with cultural commentary on female representation.

Sep 12, 2024 • 56min
Continental Garbage: The Last Postcard
It's the final postcard of Continental Garbage - today we recap on the series and our summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 35min
Continental Garbage: Gone Girl
We're outta here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2024 • 1h 27min
Continental Garbage: Emily in Paris
in which a woman with no back story and no trauma simply enjoys herself in Paris. Groundbreaking, no? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 46min
Continental Garbage: The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants
This week Blake Lively is having a shocker so we watch The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants TW: sexual assault, suicide, grief! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 37min
Continental Garbage: Fyre Festival
This week we're back, discussing the Netflix documentary on the 2017 event car crash that was Fyre Festival. Join us to swim with pigs, eat cheese sandwiches and get scammed. Documentary discussion from 18.26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 20min
LIVE with Alexandra Haddow at The Lowry Quays Theatre
Ahead of Sentimental Garbage Live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Caroline and comedian Alexandra Haddow take to the stage for the June leg of the SG UK tour.EDINBURGH EVENTS:WED 14th AUG 13:45-14:45 - Phoebe McIntosh & Caroline O'Donoghue: Love and ChaosWED 14th AUG 21:00-22:30 - Book Fest vs The Fringe: A Book Quiz of Epic Proportions THU 15th AUG 21:00-22:30 - Sentimental Garbage Live with Marian KeyesAlexandra will be at the Fringe performing her show 'Third Party' throughout August at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Venue 515). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2024 • 2h 37min
Continental Garbage: The Eras Tour Movie
The hosts dive into the emotional complexities of breakups, relating personal stories to Taylor Swift's music. Over an adult sleepover, they reflect on nostalgia and the joy of shared experiences while watching the 'Eras Tour' movie. They humorously recount a cinema mishap and share their excitement for upcoming festivals. The discussion highlights the cultural impact of Swift's albums and the significance of hair in pop culture, all while celebrating the connections formed through her music and the memories it evokes.

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Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 25min
Continental Garbage: The Worst Person in the World
Can an affair truly make you the worst person ever? Explore the dynamics of the chaotic 'roommate phase' in relationships and the struggle between intimacy and emotional distance. The hosts share their aspirations for traveling to Norway while humorously reflecting on planning versus actual travel. Delve into the complexities of the film's protagonist, Julia, and question societal expectations surrounding love and morality. Rediscover nostalgia for cinema and the relevance of casual movie outings in comparison to curated selections.