Griefcast

By Cariad Lloyd

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Funny people talking about death and grief, a podcast. Hosted by Cariad Lloyd.
Podcast of the Year 2018.

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#137 Jay Rayner

04.13.2021

This week I’m talking to writer, food critic, + host of Out To Lunch, Jay Rayner about his friend David, who died when they were teenagers ❤️ As ever we talk grief, growing up overnight + true acts of kindness. ...

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04.13.2021 #137 Jay Rayner This week I’m talking to writer, food critic, + host of Out To Lunch, Jay Rayner about his friend David, who died when they were teenagers ❤️ As ever we talk grief, growing up overnight + true acts of kindness. ...
04.06.2021 #136 Philippa Perry This week I’m talking to the psychotherapist, author + broadcaster Philippa Perry about her friend Bonnie. As ever we talk grief, the jokes only that person understands + winning the races in your dreams You can follow Philippa at @philippa_perry ...
03.30.2021 #135 Alexi Pappas This week I'm talking to writer, actor, filmmaker + Olympian runner Alexi Pappas about her mum, who died when she was 4. As ever we talk grief, lessons not regrets + determination Follow Alexi on Twitter @AlexiPappas and you can ...
03.24.2021 #134 Michael Rosen This week I'm honoured to be talking to the incredible Michael Rosen about his ongoing recovery from Covid + his son, Eddie. As ever we talk grief, releasing pain through writing + boiling eggs You can follow Michael on Twitter ...
03.17.2021 #133 Guvna B This week I’m talking to rapper + writer Guvna B about his Dad, who died suddenly of Lymphoma in 2017. As ever we talk grief, negotiating acceptance + getting to say I love you. Follow Guvna B on Twitter @GuvnaB ...
03.10.2021 #132 Genelle Aldred This week I’m talking to former newsreader + communications consultant Genelle Aldred about her baby daughter. As ever we talk grief, facing the truth of maternal death rates + the quiet of lockdown. You cay follow Genelle on Twitter @genellealdred. ...
03.03.2021 #131 Alyssa Limperis This week I’m talking to comedian Alyssa Limperis about her Dad, who died from a brain tumour in 2018. As ever we talk grief, going home + family runs. You can follow Alyssa on Twitter on @alyssalimpYou cay follow Griefcast ...
02.24.2021 #130 Jill Halfpenny This week I talk to actress Jill Halfpenny about her father, Colin, who died when she was a child and her partner, Matt who died four years ago. As ever we talk grief, childhoods + surviving. You can follow Jill ...
02.17.2021 #129 Kobi Omenaka This week I talk to Kobi Omenaka about his brother, who passed away when they were teenagers. As ever we talk grief, computer games + good teachers. You can follow Kobi on Twitter @kobestarr and you can follow Griefcast on ...
02.10.2021 #128 Griefcast Live This week it's an actual LIVE epiosde in front of real PEOPLE, from way back in Sept as part of the London Podcast Festival at the brilliant Kings Place. I talk to Athena Kugblenu, Darren Harriott, and Sara Pascoe about ...
02.03.2021 #127 Ruth Coker Burks We're back for Series 7, with the incredible Ruth Coker Burks. In 1986 at the height of the AIDS crisis, in a deeply conservative America, Ruth began to care for the men dying of this unexplained disease. As ever we ...
12.23.2020 #126 Now that's what I call Griefcast (part 5) Hey griefsters, it's the last episode of the very strange year that is 2020, so we've revisited some of our beautiful episodes from this season, and rounded up some clips for you to listen to. As ever, the full episodes ...
12.16.2020 #125 Julia Samuel This week Cariad talks to grief psychotherapist Julia Samuel about grief (of course), ambiguous loss + trying to Marie Kondo your feelings. You can find Julia on Instagram @juliasamuelmbe and her book, This Too Shall Pass, is out now. You ...
12.09.2020 #124 Jess Robinson This week Cariad talks to musical comedian and podcaster Jess Robinson about her Dad, who passed away this March at the start of lockdown. As ever they talk grief, pandemic funerals + snotty tissues Follow Jess on Twitter and Instagram ...
12.02.2020 #123 Jess Mills This week Cariad talks to Jess Mills about her Mum, Tessa Jowell, who died from a brain tumour in 2018. As ever they talk grief, motherhood + determination. You can follow Jess Mills on Twitter and Instagram @iamjessmills. @Griefcast is ...
11.25.2020 #122 Robert Diament This week Cariad talks to the amazing Robert Diament, from the Talk Art podcast, about his brother Andrew's death, who died when he was a teenage after taking the drug, ecstasy. As ever they talk grief, newspaper headlines + dinner ...
11.18.2020 #121 Simon Stephenson This week Cariad talks to writer (and former Dr.) Simon Stephenson about his brother, who died in the 2004 Boxing Day tsumani. As ever they talk grief, hope + going back. You can follow Simon on Twitter @TheSimonBot and his ...
11.11.2020 #120 Monty Don This week Cariad talks writer, broadcaster + gardener Monty Don, about his dog Nigel, and other griefs he’s suffered along the way. As ever they talk grief, ceremonies + how to say goodbye. You can follow Monty on twitter @TheMontyDon ...
11.04.2020 #119 Adam Buxton This week Cariad talks to comedian, writer + podcast legend Adam Buxton, about his Mum, who passed away during lockdown. As ever they talk grief, pandemics + Charlie Kaufman. You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast ...
10.28.2020 #118 Amanda Palmer This week Cariad talks to author, songwriter and fellow podcaster Amanda Palmer about her thoughts on loss, grief + whiskey in the sea You can follow Amanda on twitter and instagram @amandapalmer. You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and ...
10.20.2020 #117 Sabrina Grant This week Cariad speaks to TV Presenter Sabrina Grant about her sister Raquel, who she lost to suicide. As ever they talk grief, acceptance + writing poems. You can follow Sabrina on twitter and instagram @TheSabrinaGrant. You can follow the ...
10.13.2020 #116 Sarah Brown This week I'm talking to Sarah Brown about her baby daughter, Jennifer. As ever we talk, grief, research + allowing yourself to change. This week is also Baby Loss Awareness Week so please do follow @SayingGoodbyeUK for more help. Sarah ...
10.06.2020 #115 Olivia Potts This week Cariad talks to writer, chef, and former barrister Olivia Potts about her Mum. As ever they're talking grief, chaos and cakes. You can follow Olivia on twitter at @_Poots_ and on instagram @ahalfbakedidea. Olivia's debut food book, A ...
09.29.2020 #114 Dr Pragya Agarwal This week Cariad talks to behavioural scientist + author Dr Pragya Agarwal about her cat, Harry. As ever talk grief, IVF + keeping mementos. You can follow Pragya on Twitter on @DrPragyaAgarwal and Pragya's book SWAY: Unravelling Unconscious Bias is ...
09.22.2020 #113 Garrett Millerick This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Garrett Millerick about his wife's miscarriage, which unbeknownst to them was also an ectopic pregnancy. As ever they talk grief, Edinburgh, and Pizza Express. You can follow Garrett on Twitter and Instagram @millerickcomedy ...
09.15.2020 #112 Lee Lawrence This week Cariad talks to writer and social entrepreneur, Lee Lawrence (The Louder I Will Sing), about his experience of injustice and grief for his mum, Cherry Groce, who was wrongly shot in her Brixton home by police in 1985. ...
09.09.2020 #111 Gavanndra Hodge This week Cariad talks to writer & journalist Gavanndra Hodge (The Consequences of Love) about her sister Candy, who died when she was nine whilst on holiday in Tunisia and also her Dad, who died many years later. As ever ...
09.02.2020 #110 Candice Brathwaite This week Cariad talks to writer and insta-mum Candice Brathwaite (Sunday Times Bestseller - I Am Not Your Baby Mother) about her experience of losing her Dad Richard, when she was twenty. As ever they talk grief, train stations + ...
12.18.2019 #109 Now That's What I Call Griefcast (Part 4) It's nearing the end of 2019, Griefcast is nearly three! As we head for festive times, which can be so hard for us Grieftsers, we've decided to choose some of our highlights of this year to get us through the ...
12.11.2019 #108 Now That's What I Call Griefcast (Part 3) It's nearing the end of 2019, Griefcast is nearly three! As we head for festive times, which can be so hard for us Grieftsers, we've decided to choose some of our highlights of this year to get us through the ...
12.04.2019 #107 Griefcast Live at Guys & St.Thomas's Hospital with Heidi Regan, Rajiv Karia + Glenn Moore Cariad talks to stand-up comedians Heidi Regan (Guilty Feminist, R4's Grownupland), Rajiv Karia (BBC New Comedy Award shortlist) + Glenn Moore (Mock the Week, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee) in this special live episode from Guys & St.Thomas's hospital in association ...
11.27.2019 Ep.106 Mike McShane This week Cariad talks to actor + improviser Mike McShane (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Office Space) about his experience of grief in his life and specially his relationship with his Mum. As ever they ...
11.20.2019 #105 London Podcast Festival 2019 with Jenny Bede, Tom Parry + Kemah Bob Cariad talks to stand-up comedians Jenny Bede (Lovesick, Humans), Tom Parry (Pappys, Best Edinburgh Newcomer) + Kemah Bob (Guilty Feminist, Now Show) in this special live episode as part of the London Podcast Festival in September 2019. As ever they ...
11.13.2019 #104 Carmen Lynch This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Carmen Lynch (David Letterman, Conan, Inside Amy Schumer) about her experience during the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York, where she was working at the time. As ever they talk grief, shock + ...
11.06.2019 #103 Olivia Williams This week Cariad talks to actress Olivia Williams (Sixth Sense, Dolls House, An Education) about her Dad who died six years ago. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month and Olivia was recently diagnosed with a cancer in her pancreas. Although ...
10.30.2019 #102 Charlie Mackesy This week Cariad talks to artist Charlie Mackesy, we remember Charlie's friend who died when he was eighteen, his Dad and his dog Dill. As ever they talk grief, drawing + streaking. You can follow Charlie on twitter and instagram ...
10.23.2019 #101 Richard Beard This week Cariad talks to writer Richard Beard (The Day That Went Missing, Lazarus) about his brother, Nicky, who drowned on a family holiday when he was eleven years old. As ever they talk grief, narrative + how the body ...
10.16.2019 #100 Fi Glover EPISODE 100! Thank you all so so much for listening and keeping this conversation going, I am so grateful to each and every Griefster and those here to learn how to support the club. This week Cariad talks to broadcaster ...
10.09.2019 #99 Griefcast Live at Latitude Festival with Tom Allen, Tez Ilyas + Vanessa Hammick Cariad talks to stand-up comedians Tom Allen (Great British Bake Off Extra Slice, You're Fired), Tez Ilyas (Tez Talks, Tez O'Clock Show, Man like Mobeen) + Vanessa Hammick (The Golden Path) in this special live episode as part of the ...
10.02.2019 #98 Sophie Ratcliffe Cariad talks to writer + academic Sophie Ratcliffe (The Lost Properties of Love) about her Dad, who died from skin cancer when she was thirteen. As ever they talk grief, teenage diaries + honest funerals. You can follow Sophie on ...
09.25.2019 #97 Chimene Suleyman Cariad talks to writer + poet Chimene Suleyman (Outside Looking On, The Good Immigrant USA) about her Grandfather, who died before she was born in the 1960s during a period of the Cypriot civil war. As ever they talk grief, ...
09.18.2019 #96 Griefcast Live at Underbelly Festival with Geoff Lloyd, Josie Long + Camille Ucan Cariad talks to stand-up comedian and podcasters Geoff Lloyd (Reasons to be Cheerful, Adrift), Josie Long (Shortcuts, Celebrity Masterchef) and Camille Ucan (Birthday Girls House Party, Lee & Dean) in this special live episode as part of the Underbelly Festival ...
09.11.2019 #95 Joel Golby Cariad talks to writer Joel Golby (Vice, Guardian, Heat) about his Dad who died when he was fifteen and his Mum, who died ten years later when he was twenty-five. As ever they talk grief, tidying up + changing rooms. ...
09.04.2019 #94 Edith Bowman Cariad talks to broadcaster, writer + podcaster Edith Bowman (BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, Soundtracking) about her Grandad Bowman, who helped raise her as a child. As ever they talk grief, closing the door + waving cars by. You ...
08.14.2019 #93. Zoe Clark-Coates from Saying Goodbye Cariad talks to writer and campaigner Zoe Clark-Coates from the baby loss charity, Saying Goodbye. Zoe set up Saying Goodbye as part of the Mariposa Trust, after suffering her own five baby losses during pregnancy. Saying Goodbye helps anyone who ...
08.07.2019 #92 Anna Lyons Cariad talks to death doula and founder of Life.Death.Whatever about her work; from helping people come to terms with their own deaths to supporting grieving families. As ever they talk grief, crossing the street + gelato. You can follow Anna ...
07.31.2019 Ep. 91 Dr Kathryn Mannix Cariad talks to writer + former palliative care consultant Dr Kathryn Mannix (Sunday Times Bestseller, With The End In Mind) about her work in palliative care, her book + how we can all prep for death. As ever they talk ...
07.24.2019 Ep. 90 Olga Koch Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Olga Koch (Fosters Best Newcomer, The Now Show) about her Grandmother, who died in Moscow, when Olga and her family were no longer able to live there. As ever they talk grief, communism + skype. ...
07.17.2019 Ep. 89 Dustin Lance Black Cariad talks to writer, director and producer Dustin Lance Black (Milk, Mamas Boy, Surrogacy: The final frontier) about his brother, who died of bowel cancer and his mum who died a few years after. As ever they talk grief, politics ...
07.10.2019 Ep. 88 Barunka O'Shaughnessy Cariad talks to comedy writer and actor Barunka O'Shaughnessy (The Mighty Boosh, Time Wasters, Hunderby) about her Father, who died of throat cancer just before the birth of her daughter. Barunka hadn't had any contact with him since she was ...

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Griefcast episodes:

#137 Jay Rayner

#136 Philippa Perry

#135 Alexi Pappas

#134 Michael Rosen

#133 Guvna B

#132 Genelle Aldred

#131 Alyssa Limperis

#130 Jill Halfpenny

#129 Kobi Omenaka

#128 Griefcast Live

#127 Ruth Coker Burks

#126 Now that's what I call Griefcast (part 5)

#125 Julia Samuel

#124 Jess Robinson

#123 Jess Mills

#122 Robert Diament

#121 Simon Stephenson

#120 Monty Don

#119 Adam Buxton

#118 Amanda Palmer

#117 Sabrina Grant

#116 Sarah Brown

#115 Olivia Potts

#114 Dr Pragya Agarwal

#113 Garrett Millerick

#112 Lee Lawrence

#111 Gavanndra Hodge

#110 Candice Brathwaite

#109 Now That's What I Call Griefcast (Part 4)

#108 Now That's What I Call Griefcast (Part 3)

#107 Griefcast Live at Guys & St.Thomas's Hospital with Heidi Regan, Rajiv Karia + Glenn Moore

Ep.106 Mike McShane

#105 London Podcast Festival 2019 with Jenny Bede, Tom Parry + Kemah Bob

#104 Carmen Lynch

#103 Olivia Williams

#102 Charlie Mackesy

#101 Richard Beard

#100 Fi Glover

#99 Griefcast Live at Latitude Festival with Tom Allen, Tez Ilyas + Vanessa Hammick

#98 Sophie Ratcliffe

#97 Chimene Suleyman

#96 Griefcast Live at Underbelly Festival with Geoff Lloyd, Josie Long + Camille Ucan

#95 Joel Golby

#94 Edith Bowman

#93. Zoe Clark-Coates from Saying Goodbye

#92 Anna Lyons

Ep. 91 Dr Kathryn Mannix

Ep. 90 Olga Koch

Ep. 89 Dustin Lance Black

Ep. 88 Barunka O'Shaughnessy

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