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Sentimental Garbage

Justice for Dumb Women

227 episodes · Explicit

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.

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Episodes page 1 of 5

  1. Remembering Dolly Parton with Jof Owen

    · 1 h 15 min · S17 E1

    Caroline briefly comes off hiatus to chat with country music aficionado Jof Owen about Dolly Parton. Together we try to get to the bottom of what made Dolly such a universal force of hope, how she created an image that…

  2. Friends Thru A Lens: The Holidays with Ella Risbridger

    · 1 h 25 min · S16 E7 · Explicit

    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…

  3. Friends Thru A Lens: 'It's all Relative' with Dr Dolly Alderton

    · 2 h 12 min · S16 E6 · Explicit

    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.

  4. Friends Thru A Lens: Joey's Acting Career with Jessie Brown Findlay

    · 1 h 19 min · S16 E5 · Explicit

    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…

  5. Friends Thru A Lens: Phoebe's Upsetting Childhood with Ryan Farrell

    · 1 h 17 min · S16 E4 · Explicit

    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.

  6. Friends Thru A Lens: House Parties with Alexandra Haddow

    · 1 h 34 min · S16 E3 · Explicit

    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…

  7. Friends Thru The Lens of a Ross Apologist with Imogen West-Knights

    · 1 h 18 min · S16 E2 · Explicit

    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…

  8. Friends Thru A Lens: Weddings with Kate Young

    · 2 h 12 min · S16 E1 · Explicit

    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…

  9. Fall Out Boy with Ashley Hamilton

    · 1 h 21 min · S15 E9 · Explicit

    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 playlist Ashley's podcast Good Noticings Patrick Stump's upsetting op-ed Hosted on…

  10. Bend It Like Beckham with Nikkitha Bakshani

    · 1 h 19 min · S15 E8 · Explicit

    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.

  11. Remembering Diane Keaton with Fiona Zublin

    · 1 h 16 min · S15 E7 · Explicit

    "That's you and me, kid. You and me." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. Taylor Swift: Life of a Showgirl

    · 1 h 47 min · S15 E6

    It's not her best work, but it might just be ours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. Attack The Block with Aamna Mohdin

    · 1 h 15 min · S15 E5 · Explicit

    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…

  14. Nepo babies with Benjamin Dean

    · 1 h 07 min · S15 E4 · Explicit

    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…

  15. LIVE at The Strand in New York with Natasha Hodgson (+Skipshock audiobook!)

    · 57 min · S15 E3

    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…

  16. "The Special Relationship": The strange case of American women and English men with Monica Heisey

    · 1 h 16 min · S15 E2 · Explicit

    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…

  17. Sentimental in the City: RIP And Just Like That

    · 2 h 13 min · S15 E1 · Explicit

    It's the last time we will (probably) ever talk about Sex and the City, so buckle up, break out the cosmos, and for god's sake – ITS JUST A BIT OF PISS. Help Abood's family:…

  18. His Dark Materials: The Subtle Knife with Ella Risbridger

    · 1 h 38 min · S14 E14

    Lyra's back and she inexplicably has a new friend straight out of a Jacqueline Wilson novel. Phillip Pullman's The Subtle Knife tackles parallels worlds, god's existence, quantum physics, skull-drilling, and funding…

  19. The Hunger Games Prequels: Sunrise on the Reaping

    · 52 min · S14 E13

    Traci Thomas is back yet again for part two of our conversation on The Hunger Games prequels. This one is on Sunrise on the Reaping!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. The Hunger Games Prequels: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes with Traci Thomas

    · 1 h 28 min · S14 E12 · Explicit

    Traci Thomas is back for our deep-dive of both The Hunger Games, starting with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Next week we're doing Sunrise on the Reaping so don't say we didn't tell you. You can learn more about…

  21. Return to Oz with Shon Faye

    · 1 h 20 min · S14 E11

    Shon Faye joins us to talk about Oz and the thrilling art of scaring children to death You can support Nada's family here: www.gofundme.com/f/help-mohammeds-family-find-safety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

  22. The Fall (2006) with Jen Cownie

    · 1 h 20 min · S14 E10

    We're finishing up our fairytale trilogy with a discussion on manipulating kids to get morphine for us. You can support Haitham's family here:…

  23. Labyrinth with Juno Dawson

    · 1 h 20 min · S14 E9 · Explicit

    This week, Juno Dawson joins us to discuss the 1986 cult magical fantasy classic Labyrinth. If you'd like to donate to Abood, you can do so through the following link:…

  24. Shrek with Jen Cownie

    · 1 h 05 min · S14 E8

    We talk about Shrek! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. LIVE at Hay Festival with Jack Edwards

    · 53 min · S14 E7

    Recorded on 24th May at the Hay Festival, join Jack Edwards and Caroline in the Welsh fields of Hay-on-Wye as they discuss writing, the power of time and Caroline's new YA novel Skipshock. SKIPSHOCK - OUT NOW Head to…

  26. The Princess Bride with Jen Cownie

    · 1 h 27 min · S14 E6 · Explicit

    Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die. SKIPSHOCK - OUT NOW Head to your local bookshop or order online: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See…

  27. His Dark Materials: Northern Lights with Ella Risbridger

    · 1 h 54 min · S14 E5 · Explicit

    Friend of the pod Ella Risbridger joins us for our summer fantasy book club, where we'll be covering Philip Pullman's iconic trilogy His Dark Materials. This week we kick off with the first book of the series:…

  28. Dragonheart (& dragons in general) with Samantha Shannon

    · 1 h 29 min · S14 E4 · Explicit

    Author of The Bone Season and The Priory of the Orange Tree Samantha Shannon comes to discuss her life-long love of Dragonheart! We talk dragons, knights, St George, dragons as elemental force, "wyrms",…

  29. Mermaids with Katherine Webber

    · 1 h 09 min · S14 E3 · Explicit

    Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty... get out ya shell bras and silicone tails losers, we're going swimming with Katherine Webber to dive deep into the world of mermaids.…

  30. The Hunger Games with Traci Thomas

    · 1 h 18 min · S14 E2 · Explicit

    The Stacks host Traci Thomas joins us to talk about the original Hunger Games trilogy! Mostly the books! Five stars on Uber for Suzanne Collins! SKIPSHOCK - out June 5 Pre-order now:…

  31. The Lord of The Rings, Ranked with Jen Cownie

    · 1 h 35 min · S14 E1 · Explicit

    Welcome to Magical Garbage - a Sentimental Garbage mini series! To celebrate the upcoming release of my new YA novel SKIPSHOCK, Sentimental Garbage is diving into the world of fantasy and exploring the magical…

  32. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Special with Sally Phillips & Alexandra Haddow

    · 1 h 05 min · S13 E16 · Explicit

    Am late, with mad hair and can barely breathe in scary knickers - this can only mean one thing... Join Caroline, comedian Alexandra Haddow and the legendary Shazzer herself, Sally Phillips, for a live Bridget Jones…

  33. Theme Parks with Sarah Griffin

    · 1 h 36 min · S13 E15 · Explicit

    Sarah Griffin joins us in the queue to the haunted mansion for the final episode of the season. Bring your Mary Blair Mickey ears, sick bags, childhood nostalgia, and sneaky gin tinnies. Hosted on Acast. See…

  34. He's Just Not That Into You with Lauren Bravo

    · 1 h 22 min · S13 E14 · Explicit

    This week, Lauren Bravo joins us to discuss the self-help book turned star-studded romcom 'He's Just Not That Into You'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 10 Things I Hate About You with Coco Mellors

    · 1 h 28 min · S13 E13 · Explicit

    Bestselling author Coco Mellors joins us to talk about one of our most-demanded episodes, 10 Things I Hate About You Coco Mellors is the author of Blue Sisters and Cleopatra & Frankenstein, both in paperback now!…

  36. Live at the Union Chapel with Alexandra Haddow

    · 1 h 33 min · S13 E12 · Explicit

    Recorded on Feb 6th at the Union Chapel, Caroline and Alexandra Haddow talked about 90s pop, 'relaunched' boyfriends, Working Girl, van life and what's real to them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

  37. Tick, Tick... Boom! with Kate Young

    · 1 h 28 min · S13 E10 · Explicit

    Kate Young returns to the pod for a conversation about art, creativity, Flesh Kermit and RENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. West Side Story with Jensen McRae

    · 1 h 18 min · S13 E9 · Explicit

    This week, musician Jensen McRae join us to discuss the iconic 1961 West Side Story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. The Phantom of the Opera with Rebecca Kuang

    · 1 h 12 min · S13 E8 · Explicit

    Angel of music Rebecca Kuang emerges from her organ to talk Phantom of the Opera, gothic love, pre-teen horniness and the mystery of Gerard Butler's casting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. Waitress (2007) with Janina Matthewson

    · 1 h 13 min · S13 E7 · Explicit

    Writer Janina Matthewson joins us this week to discuss Adrienne Shelly's delicious 2007 film Waitress. Bring pie please. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. Continental Garbage: Hook (1991)

    · 1 h 50 min · S12 E6 · Explicit

    FILM DISCUSSION BEGINS AT 36.04 We're back on the continent with Jen Cownie and this time, we're talking Norway, New Years and nude saunas. We also cry about Hook (1991) and consider whether Caroline might be ready…

  42. Mean Girls (2024) with Okechukwu Nzelu

    · 1 h 09 min · S13 E5 · Explicit

    Welcome back to Sentimental Garbage, where the sequel is better than the original and the movie is better than the book. This week, Caroline admits she was wrong about Mean Girls the musical and guest Okechukwu Nzelu…

  43. The Richard Curtis Christmas Special!

    · 1 h 24 min · S13 E4 · Explicit

    He's England's answer to Nora Ephron and knows that love is the most important thing in the world - this Christmas special, Caroline and friend of the pod Ella Risbridger dive deep into the world of Richard Curtis and…

  44. The Sound of Music with Katherine Rundell

    · 1 h 22 min · S13 E3 · Explicit

    This week we've been thirst von trapped by the Captain - it's the 1965 film adaptation of 'The Sound of Music'. Sentimental Garbage is live for one night only at the Union Chapel this February 6th:…

  45. Hairspray (2007) with Ryan Farrell

    · 1 h 21 min · S13 E2 · Explicit

    In which we become extremely emotional about the private life of Edna Turnblad Sentimental Garbage x War Child: https://everpress.com/warchild-x-sentimentalgarbage Sentimental Garbage live:…

  46. Wicked with Natasha Hodgson

    · 1 h 49 min · S13 E1 · Explicit

    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…

  47. Taffy Brodesser-Akner is a Swiftocrat

    · 1 h 29 min · S12 E20 · Explicit

    Author of Long Island Compromise and Fleishman Is in Trouble Taffy Brodesser-Akner joins Caroline for a special edition episode to discuss their favourite Taylor Swift songs. SENTIMENTAL GARBAGE LIVE Thursday 6th…

  48. Continental Garbage: The Last Postcard

    · 56 min · S12 E19 · Explicit

    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.

  49. Continental Garbage: Gone Girl

    · 1 h 35 min · S12 E18 · Explicit

    We're outta here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. Continental Garbage: Emily in Paris

    · 1 h 27 min · S12 E17 · Explicit

    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.

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