I’ve really grown to love podcasts over the past couple of years.
Immersing myself in stories and interviews is a great way to liven up a school run or car journey.
This year I’ve found a few new favourite podcast series where I like the tone and interview style and the guests are often interesting and inspiring.
So here I am, sharing a few of my favourite podcast episodes I have listened to during 2019. These are interviews or stories that have kept me thinking long after I’ve disconnected my headphones.
Musician Jessie Ware teams up with her mum to serve up a selection of open and honest interviews with guests such as Cheryl (Cole/Tweedy), Stacey Dooley & Alan Carr . My recent favourite is a funny and truthful chat over breakfast with Antoni from Queer Eye who relays anecdotes from the show, growing up and what his perfect foodie day would look like.
I hands down love Dr Chatterjee’s books and his views on how to improve your health and well-being. His interview with Professor Matthew Walker on the importance of sleep is absolutely fascinating and I have changed the amount of caffeine in my diet after listening to this. A recent interview with Dhru Purohit gives wonderful insight into how crucial close friendships are in our lives.
I loved Elizabeth’s book of the same name which came about as a result of this podcast series. My absolute favourite interviews are with her good friend Phoebe Waller Bridge. You can tell they are friends as there’s warmth and humour in their conversations together. This is a must listen if you are a fan of Fleabag and Phoebe’s excellent writing.
These two episodes from the Reply All podcast series stopped me in my tracks and had me gripped from the moment I pressed play. This is the story of what happens when the tables are turned on a tech support telephone scammer. I won’t give too much away but these two episodes are definitely worth your time.
Craig (AKA ‘Dot’ Cottan in Line of Duty) interviews a host of actors and actresses at length in this excellent podcast series. I adored his interview with Line of Duty colleague Adrian Dunbar (Ted Hastings) which feels very much like you have joined the two for a pint and a reminisce down the pub. For This Country fans, Craig’s interview with Charlie Cooper will have you in stitches. The Jodie Comer interview is one of my recent favourites.
Actor Matthew, who stars in shows such as Goliath, Scandal, The West Wing and The Sopranos started this podcast in 2017. It’s jam-packed full of fascinating conversations with people from all walks of life discussing rejection or struggles they have faced and how they got to where they are today. As my work is in photography, I often enjoy listening to interviews with other photographers. Matthew’s interview with Hollywood photographer Jeff Lipsky is completely inspiring and motivating.
Much like S-Town had me gripped, I binge listened to The Dropout which tells the story of the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos. A three-year investigation by ABC News brings together exclusive interviews with former employees and investors. These, along with Elizabeth’s court tapes really brings this unbelievable story to life over the six episodes.
