Podcast Radio Hour

Podcast Radio Hour episodes:

• 11.04.2022

  The Last Podcast Radio Hour

  It's BBC Radio 4 Extra's final Podcast Radio Hour so Laura Grimshaw, Amanda Litherland and Chris Pearson look back at some of the best co-hosts, podcasts and interview guests. With contributions from regular co-hosts Scott Bryan, Jon Holmes,...

  
• 10.28.2022

  Fascinating Podcasts about Fungi

  Wes Butters and his Producer, Kerry present a few of the best podcasts on fungi. Dr. Gordon Walker talks about the role of social media in sharing high quality information about fungi, Dr. Merlin Sheldrake tells us about the importance...

  
• 10.21.2022

  End of the World Audio Drama

  Chris Pearson and Ella Watts recommend apocalypse audio fiction. Jenny Turner Hall talks Marvel's Wastelanders: Wolverine, and discusses the pressures of working on a Marvel property, as well as the stakes that come from writing stories starring young characters....

  
• 10.07.2022

  New listening for October

  Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan suggest new listening for October. Tubsey and Hyder, Bafta winners, join us to talk about their first steps into podcasting. Why did they want to start "The World According to Tubsey and Hyder" -...

  
• 09.16.2022

  Children's Podcasts with Chrystal Genesis

  Chris Pearson and Chrystal Genesis with podcasts for young ears. Molly Bloom discusses the debate show Smash Boom Best, and tells us why it's important to introduce children to debating at an early age. And Rebecca Sheir talks about her...

  
• 09.02.2022

  BBC Sounds Audio Lab

  Podcast Radio Hour showcases new podcasts from the 2022 Class of BBC Sounds Audio Lab, and meets the six audio creatives who have bought their innovative ideas to BBC Sounds. Talia Randall discusses the urban nature series 'Blossom Trees...

  
• 08.18.2022

  Health and Wellbeing with Isy Suttie

  Laura Grimshaw and Isy Suttie present podcasts on living with chronic illnesses, with a focus on bladder and bowel issues, periods and endometriosis, migraines and joint and back pain, and chronic fatigue, ME, and fibromyalgia.

  
• 08.12.2022

  Gaming Podcasts with Ellie Gibson

  The video game journalist and co-host of the Scummy Mummies podcast Ellie Gibson joins Chris Pearson for gaming podcast picks. Lauren Kaye discusses her podcast 'She Plays Games', which aims to showcase and highlight women working behind the scenes...

  
• 08.05.2022

  Bitesize Listening

  Shivani Dave joins Chris Pearson to recommend a selection of bitesize podcasts. Arielle Free tells us about her short documentary series, The Rise and Fall of T in the Park. Plus we hear clips from Mercury: A Broadcast Of Hope Poem-a-Day Nipe Story Probably...

  
• 07.28.2022

  British Podcast Awards

  Laura Grimshaw and Jon Holmes present highlights and winners from this year's British Podcast Awards. The British Podcast Awards ceremony takes place on Saturday 23rd July at Kennington Park in London. There are 30 awards being presented including Best...

  
• 07.21.2022

  Creativity with Shaun Keaveny

  Laura Grimshaw and Shaun Keaveny present podcasts on the theme of creativity - or lack of it. Featuring artists, writers, musicians and actors discussing what inspires them, and where and when creativity hits - and how often the creative process...

  
• 07.08.2022

  New listens for July

  Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan recommend new podcast listening for July. We're joined by Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett OBE to talk about their new podcast, Dish. The two discuss their love of hosting, and we'll hear about what Nick's...

  
• 06.30.2022

  Women's Football Podcasts

  To mark the start of the Women's Euros on the 6th July, Laura Grimshaw and Eilidh Barbour round up the best in Women's Football Podcasts.

  
• 06.23.2022

  International Women's Podcast Festival

  Laura Grimshaw and Roshan Roberts present highlights from the International Women's Podcast Festival.

  
• 06.17.2022

  TV Podcasts

  Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan with TV podcasts. Sirin Kale discusses Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV, the Radio 4 podcast she presents alongside Pandora Sykes. We'll hear how the series aims to investigate the huge world of...

  
• 06.02.2022

  The Podcast Show 2022

  Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson present a special edition from The Podcast Show 2022. We’ll be joined by a panel of podcasting guests including Nicky Birch from BBC Sounds, James Cridland - the editor of Podnews, and the hosts...

  
• 05.27.2022

  Science Fiction Audio Drama

  Chris Pearson and Ella Watts recommend Sci-Fi Audio Drama. We hear from the creator of 'Midnight Burger' Joe Fisher, who discusses why a dimension-hopping, time travelling diner is the perfect setting for a hopeful, human story. Plus long time...

  
• 05.20.2022

  Science Stories

  Chris Pearson and science nerd Rick Edwards recommend factual science listening. The space journalist Sarah Cruddas discusses her series "Where's My Jetpack?" She'll tell us about the links between science fiction and fact, and we'll hear whether she would want...

  
• 05.13.2022

  New listening for May

  Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan suggest new podcast listens for May. Charlie Craggs tells us about making her acting debut in Doctor Who: Redacted,. We'll hear about how it feels to join the Doctor Who family, and the importance...

  
• 05.05.2022

  Machynlleth Comedy Festival

  Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp present a selection of comedy podcasts from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Helen Bauer and Andrew White chat about Trusty Hogs, Nina Conti and Shenoah Allen introduce us to Richard and Greta, Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt...

  
• 04.29.2022

  Music Documentaries and Conversations

  Chris Pearson and Chrystal Genesis recommend podcasts exploring music, and telling stories of fascinating musicians. Marlon Bishop from Futuro Studios tells us about two music documentaries: Anything for Selena and LOUD: The History of Reggaeton. Plus, we'll hear clips from...

  
• 04.21.2022

  Earth Day 2022

  To mark Earth Day 2022, Laura Grimshaw and Greg Cochrane present a collection of podcasts about the environment and climate change. We speak to the environmental activist Danny Kennedy about his new podcast series that he co-hosts with the...

  
• 04.08.2022

  New For April

  Scott Bryan, Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson round up new listening for April. Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden talks to us about her new podcast, The Big Green Money Show. We'll hear why businesses need to be held to account...

  
• 03.31.2022

  April Fools

  Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson invite the Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club presenters to share their favourite funny podcasts. Featuring: Jessica Fostekew on Wheel of Misfortune Arthur Smith on My Time Capsule Rob Deering on Films To Be Buried With Isy Suttie on Cuddle...

  
• 03.25.2022

  Podcast Radio Hour Comedy Club Mashup

  Laura Grimshaw invites Radio 4 Extra's Comedy Club presenters to share their podcast recommendations. Featuring: Arthur Smith on Fake Heiress Athena Kugblenu on Have You Heard George’s Podcast? Jon Holmes on Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy Isy Suttie on Chameleon: Wild Boys Angela Barnes on...

  
• 03.18.2022

  Mourn The Dead and Fight Like Hell For The Living

  Laura Grimshaw and Salena Godden present podcasts about death, grief and celebrating life. And we hope by sharing these podcasts there may be some comfort to be found - or some amazing practical advice to be acted upon. Featured podcasts: Griefcast...

  
• 03.11.2022

  Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales in Audio Drama

  Chris Pearson and Ella Watts with myth, legend, and fairy tale audio drama. Aaron Mankhe and Lauren Shippen discuss their supernatural drama Bridgewater, and we hear how they Aaron's folklore background combined with Lauren's drama writing. Plus Lory Martinez...

  
• 03.04.2022

  New Listening for March

  Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan round up the best new releases for March. The BBC's Specialist Disinformation and Social Media Reporter Marianna Spring, and series producer Ant Adeane tell us about their new BBC Radio 4 podcast Death By Conspiracy?...

  
• 02.25.2022

  LGBTQ+ History

  Chris Pearson and The Log Books Podcast producer Shivani Dave with listening for LGBTQ+ History Month. Matthew and Brendan discuss their LGBT+ Mental Health podcast Bottoming, and talk about how the podcast originated as free therapy. Selly Thiam, host...

  
• 02.18.2022

  Adoption

  Laura Grimshaw and Jon Holmes present a selection of podcasts on the subject of adoption. As Jon himself is adopted, we delve into podcasts from comedians, performers and entertainers to explore whether there is a link between performance and adoption....

  
• 02.11.2022

  Writing and Books

  Laura Grimshaw and Isy Suttie present an aural library of podcasts about writing and books for your delectation. We speak to Laura Shavin about The Offcuts Drawer - the podcast where successful writers share the contents of their bottom drawer...

  
• 02.04.2022

  New Listening for February

  Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan suggest listens for February. Helena Merriman talks about her new diagnosis based series Room 5, and how for her the audio medium is perfect for encouraging empathy in listeners. Moya Lothian-Mclean talks about her...

  
• 01.28.2022

  Running Podcasts

  From nervous beginners to seasoned marathon runners, Laura Grimshaw and Moy McGowan present a selection of running podcasts to inspire you to get out there. Tina Muir – the elite athlete turned podcaster – joins us to talk about her...

  
• 01.21.2022

  New Year, New Start

  Chris Pearson and Chrystal Genesis pick out podcasts which discuss fresh starts, in the fields of work, health and relationships. Ian Coss tells us about 'Forever Is A Long Time', a podcast that examines the marriages and divorces within his...

  
• 01.14.2022

  What's new for January?

  Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan suggest new listening for January. The writer Marian Keyes and the comedian Tara Flynn discuss their new advice-giving podcast, 'Now You're Asking'. Plus we'll hear extracts from: Cover Story: Power Trip Harsh Reality: The Story of...

  
• 01.07.2022

  Tips for new podcasters

  Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw invite podcasters to offer up tips and advice on podcasting. Leanne Alie joins us from BBC Sounds Audio Lab, and discusses her independent podcast Coiled. The producer Charlie Dinkin and the stand up comedian...

  
• 12.31.2021

  Best of Podcast Radio Hour 2021

  Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson take a look back at some of the Podcast Radio Hour highlights and best guests of 2021. Featuring: Nicola Coughlan and Camilla Whitehill from Whistle Through The Shamrocks Pandora Sykes from Pieces of Britney Repeat Beat Poet from...

  
• 12.24.2021

  Comedy for Christmas

  Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw recommend comedy podcasts to entertain you over Christmas. We'll hear clips from Trusty Hogs Wheel of Misfortune Evil Genius with Russell Kane Why is Harriet Crying Desert Island Dicks Stars In Your Ears Songs In The Key Of Laugh The Horne Section...

  
• 12.17.2021

  Happy Golden Days of Yore

  Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp present a collection of podcasts that bring history to life. We speak to bona fide academic historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb about her podcast that looks at the most fascinating periods in history - Not Just...

  
• 12.10.2021

  What's New For December?

  Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan present the best new podcasts for December. Alexi Mostrous, host of Sweet Bobby, discusses his investigative crime podcast, which tells a remarkable story of catfishing and coercive control. Plus, we'll hear clips from Paul McCartney:...

  
• 11.26.2021

  Pet Sounds

  Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson present podcasts all about pets. Whether you're #TeamCat or #TeamDog - or even #TeamFerret- we have some lovely listening on the love of our pets. We speak to broadcasting legend Nicky Campbell about his gorgeous...

  
• 11.19.2021

  We're Going Down The Pub

  Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw listen in to podcasts about pub culture. From cocktails to quizzing, beer to board games, conversation to crisps, we're pubbing in podcast form. John Robins and Robin Allender discuss their dream pub podcast, The...

  
• 11.12.2021

  What's New for November?

  Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan present the best new podcasts for November. We are joined by the star of Derry Girls and Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan and her writing partner Camilla Whitehill to discuss their new comedy podcast Whistle Through The...

  
• 11.05.2021

  Sustainability

  Laura Grimshaw and Greg Cochrane look at podcasts about sustainability - packed with good advice on how to save the planet. We are joined by the BBC's Chief Environment Editor Justin Rowlatt to talk about BBC Radio 4's A Pyrotechnic...

  
• 10.29.2021

  The Halloween Spook-tacular

  Chris Pearson and Shivani Dave recommend listening in time for Halloween. Danny Robins and producer Simon Barnard discuss their new BBC Sounds series Uncanny. We'll hear about how they found real people who could discuss their own paranormal experiences....

  
• 10.22.2021

  Audio Drama spin-offs

  Chris Pearson and Ella Watts recommend audio fiction podcasts, which are re-making, adapting, or spinning off from other stories. Dirk Maggs joins us to discuss Audible's The Sandman: Act 2, as well as his venerable career in adapting other works...

  
• 10.14.2021

  Long Running Podcasts

  Laura Grimshaw and Jessica Fostekew look at long-running podcasts. That's podcasts that have been going a long time, not podcasts about running. Not exclusively anyway. Podcasts that have been around for a while with loads of episodes to dive into....

  
• 10.07.2021

  New Listening for October

  Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan recommend new listening for October. We talk fashion with Kiri Pritchard-McLean and her new podcast Who Are You Wearing? Tim Harford offers up some Cautionary Tales. And Margaret Cabourn-Smith tells us all about...

  
• 09.30.2021

  Poetry Podcasts

  Laura Grimshaw and Salena Godden present a selection of poetry podcasts. We speak to Chris Gregory from Alternative Stories and Fake Realities about bringing words to life, and to Repeat Beat Poet from The Lunar Poetry Podcast about infusing poetry...

  
• 09.24.2021

  Best of Guests

  Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson revisit some of their favourite Podcast Radio Hour Interviews. We'll hear interviews with: Evanna Lynch, from The Chickpeeps Grace Dent, Gabriela Jones and Leah Green from Comfort Eating Penny Green, presenter of The Knepp Wildland Podcast Laura Lexx and...