Sentimental Garbage

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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

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: https://chuffed.org/project/120630-help-abdul-karims-family-survive-in-gaza Help Haitham's family: https://chuffed.org/project/130692-help-haithams-family-in-gaza?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad4Er2E2-_QSDcR6VfNxgOo3TUU2inCijEj-wS4s1rrnX0xE-CogVB9TY4eYg_aem_r6TLFcfTn4i9E_AhdYZA4w Help Nada's family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mohammeds-family-find-safety/cl/s?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_GB&ts=1755104356 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

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 applications – and somehow is the greatest book for children over the age of eleven of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

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 World Central Kitchen here: https://wck.org/relief/chefs-for-gazaResources to write to your MP here: https://www.redlineforgaza.org.uk/takeaction/search Traci Thomas's podcast is The Stacks: https://www.instagram.com/thestackspod/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

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 for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

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: https://chuffed.org/project/130692-help-haithams-family-in-gaza?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad4Er2E2-_QSDcR6VfNxgOo3TUU2inCijEj-wS4s1rrnX0xE-CogVB9TY4eYg_aem_r6TLFcfTn4i9E_AhdYZA4w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

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: https://chuffed.org/project/120630-help-abdul-karims-family-survive-in-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

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 NOWHead to your local bookshop or order online: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die. SKIPSHOCK - OUT NOWHead to your local bookshop or order online: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

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: Northern Lights. ALSO - SKIPSHOCK IS OUT TODAY!Head to your local bookshop or order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

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", novels-as-video-games and the great cinematic traditions of the Dragonheart franchise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

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. SENTIMENTAL GARBAGE LIVE: THE MAGICAL EDITIONSat 14th June @Union Chapel, LondonTickets out now: https://www.fane.co.uk/sentimental-garbage SKIPSHOCK - out June 5Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

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. SKIPSHOCK - out June 5Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

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 5Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

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 5Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock SENTIMENTAL GARBAGE LIVE: THE MAGICAL EDITION Sat 14th June @Union Chapel, LondonTickets out now: https://www.fane.co.uk/sentimental-garbage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

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 storytelling that made us who we are, with pals old and new. This week, we're starting off with a biggy - friend of the pod Jen Cownie joins us to rank the storylines of The Lord of the Rings. SKIPSHOCK - out June 5Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

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 storytelling that made us who we are, with pals old and new. This week, we're starting off with a biggy - friend of the pod Jen Cownie joins us to rank the storylines of The Lord of the Rings. Shipshock - out June 5Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

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 Special.Recorded on 26th March at the Ham Yard Hotel, Soho. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy - available to buy or rent at home now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

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 information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

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 for therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

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 reminds her what was so good about the franchise to begin with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

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 his iconic romcom universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

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: https://www.fane.co.uk/sentimental-garbageJoin us at the afterparty! https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/angel/the-old-queens-head/sentimental-garbage-the-afterparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

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: https://unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/sentimental-garbage-live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

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 LIVEThursday 6th February 2025 @Union Chapel, London UK Tickets out now: www.fane.co.uk/sentimental-garbage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

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 Keyes Alexandra 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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2024

The first tour to break a billion dollars, and Caroline's the last person on earth not to see it. This week we get deep into Taylor's many eras as we have an adult sleepover and watch the tour movie on Disney+. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

FILM DISCUSSION STARTS AT 21.35. Does having an affair make you the worst person in the world? Does anyone really survive the roommate phase? And is it ever night time in Norway? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

This week we're going back to 1989 for a seminal Woman On Holidays classic - Shirley Valentine. We discuss the water cycle of the holiday wardrobe, the changing norms for women and housewives, and whether your friend is allowed to go Make F**k with Costas on his brother's boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

Sadly the podcasting gremlins took over, so you just get the postcard this week. Sorry!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

FILM DISCUSSION STARS AT 29.59 In this week's postcard we discuss Disneyland vs Cannes, Feminism 201, and whether we really need to throw Princess babies out with the Princess bathwater. Then we discuss Ridley Scott's A Good Year, and whether men are allowed to go on life-changing holidays too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

Get ready for some pickled herring and a handful of cod liver oil pills, we're talking about conflict and monogamy. MOVIE TALK STARTS AT 29.06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

FILM DISCUSSION STARTS 21:44 This week Caroline and Jen discuss their favourite adult sleepover movie, Dangerous Beauty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

In today's postcard, we discuss the ethics of bailing. In the main episode, we catch up with our best pals Jesse and Celine to see if these two kids can finally get it together. Film discussion from 19.54 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

You asked for it and we damn well delivered - here's our analysis of Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'. ALBUM DISCUSSION FROM 24.04. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024