Griefcast

By Cariad Lloyd

What's Griefcast about?

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

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Sara Seager

11.24.2021

This week Cariad talks to astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT, Sara Seager. Sara is the author of the beautiful memoir, The Smallest Lights in the Universe. Sara spoke to me about the death of her husband from cancer when ...

Griefcast episodes:

11.24.2021 Sara Seager This week Cariad talks to astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT, Sara Seager. Sara is the author of the beautiful memoir, The Smallest Lights in the Universe. Sara spoke to me about the death of her husband from cancer when ...
11.17.2021 Sam Irving This week Cariad talks to improviser and actor Sam Irving (Spontaneous Sherlock & Spontaneous Potter) about his experience of the Dunblane School massacre. Sam was a pupil at the Dunblane Primary school when the massacre occurred in 1996. As ever ...
11.10.2021 Griefcast Live: London Podcast Festival 2021 (Dan Schreiber, Brona C Titley, Ola Labib) This week we have a speail LIVE episode, which we recorded in front of actual people (who were socially distanced + weairng masks), but it was SO much fun to be back out able to talk about grief and death ...
11.03.2021 Kristoffer Hughes This week Cariad talks to Kristoffer Hughes. Kristoffer is not only a writer, he is also a death services professional, a Druid and a Drag Queen, the perfect Griefcast guest. Kristoffer spoke to Cariad about his little sister who died ...
10.27.2021 Yola This week Cariad talks to grammy-nominated singer + actor, Yola (Stand For Myself, Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the forthcoming Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic) about her mum, who died of Motor Neurone disease whilst they were estranged. As ever we talk ...
10.20.2021 Arlene Phillips This week Cariad talks to showbiz legend, dancer and choreographer Arlene Phillips (Hot Gossip, Strictly Come Dancing) about her mum, who passed away when she was fifteen and the very close friends she lost during the AIDS crisis of the ...
10.13.2021 Fleur East This week Cariad talks to singer, TV presenter + radio host Fleur East (I'm A Celebrity, Hits Radio, Saturday Night Takeaway) about her dad, who passed away last year from a heart attack, just as the lockdown began in the ...
10.06.2021 Alan Davies This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian, actor + writer Alan Davies (Qi, Jonathan Creek, As Yet Untitled) about his mum, who died of leukaemia when he was six and other friends he's lost along the way. As ever they ...
06.29.2021 Stephen and Anita Mangan This week I’m talking to actor + writer Stephen Mangan and his sister illustrator + graphic designer Anita Managan about their parents. As ever we talk grief, children’s books + hail Mary’s. You can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram ...
06.22.2021 Marian Keyes This week I’m talking to the incredible writer Marian Keyes about her Dad. As ever we talk grief, Emily Dickinson + spiky boots. You can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcast and you can follow Marian @mariankeyes Griefcast is ...
06.15.2021 James O'Brien This week I’m talking to broadcaster + writer James O'Brien about his friend Andy, who died last year from a brain tumour. As ever we talk grief, friends who celebrate you + sitting with the sadness You can follow Griefcast ...
06.08.2021 Kayo Chingonyi This week I’m talking to poet + writer Kayo Chingonyi about the many griefs he has been through, including his parents who both died from HIV related illnesses. As ever we talk grief, bad jokes + the choices you have ...
06.01.2021 Angus Imrie This week I’m talking to actor + writer Angus Imrie (The Crown, Fleabag, The Archers) about his Dad, the actor Benjamin Whitrow, who died 4 years ago. As ever we talk grief, the strange power of light + the indignity ...
05.25.2021 Helen Duff This week I’m talking to comedian + podcaster Helen Duff about her Grandma, who died suddenly last year in a traffic accident. As ever we talk grief, shock + pregnancy whilst managing both those emotions You can follow Helen on ...
05.18.2021 Natalie Morris This week I’m talking to writer + journalist Natalie Morris about her Dad, who died last summer from cancer. As ever we talk grief, hospices + coping with death during lockdown Natalie is on Instagram @nmozz and you can follow ...
05.11.2021 Geoff Norcott This week I’m talking to stand-up Geoff Norcott about a series of griefs he experienced including his parents + the loss of his baby daughter at 34 weeks. As ever we talk grief, finding a place to remember + brain ...
05.04.2021 Katherine May This week I’m talking to the brilliant writer Katherine May (NYT bestseller Wintering) about her Grandma, who died when she was a teenager. As ever we talk grief, Stephen King + roast dinners You can follow Katherine on Instagram and ...
04.27.2021 #139 Rev Richard Coles This week I’m talking to the wonderful Reverend Richard Coles about his partner David. As ever we talk grief, cologne + having to reimagine future plans You can follow Richard on Twitter @RevRichardColes and you can follow Griefcast on Twitter ...
04.20.2021 #138 Kimberley This week is a very special episode dedicated to the brilliant Kimberley who died last year She was a palliative care nurse who was changing the conversation around death, this week we celebrate her life + her work. Our guests ...
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 ...

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What's Griefcast about?

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Griefcast episodes:

Sara Seager

Sam Irving

Griefcast Live: London Podcast Festival 2021 (Dan Schreiber, Brona C Titley, Ola Labib)

Kristoffer Hughes

Yola

Arlene Phillips

Fleur East

Alan Davies

Stephen and Anita Mangan

Marian Keyes

James O'Brien

Kayo Chingonyi

Angus Imrie

Helen Duff

Natalie Morris

Geoff Norcott

Katherine May

#139 Rev Richard Coles

#138 Kimberley

#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

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