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In a brand new season with a brand new focus, I explore memoirs written by some of the world's most inspiring, groundbreaking and interesting people.... more
FAQs about Shards of a Memoir:How many episodes does Shards of a Memoir have?The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.
August 01, 2023Celebrities and work anxiety (and... the Repbulicans)This week I talk a little bit about a variety of things - the Republican Party fallout in America, Prince Harry's allegations, new year resolutions and returning to work, and how celebrities such as Selena Gomez and Sienna Miller have handled work pressures. I also refer to cathartic music of Sufjan Stevens... and give a brief Scream VI update......more45minPlay
August 01, 2023Emily in Paris - Fun or Capitalism? (and an entertainment round-up)This week I dissect an article I recently wrote about the Netflix hit Emily in Paris, entitled 'Frivolous fairy-tale or capitalist wolf in sheep's clothing?'...more38minPlay
August 01, 2023Revisiting Proposition 8 (and Kathy Griffin)This week I explore Propostion 8 and the vote to ban gay marriage in California both in 2008 and 2010, whilst reflecting on current political issues in America such as Roe Vs Wade. In other parts of the episode I discuss the ongoing treatment of Meghan Markle in the press and a brief mention of Scream VI... because, why not?...more45minPlay
August 01, 2023How the media present women (and SCREAM VI)This week I continue to discuss the 'Harry and Meghan' documentary but in relation to how women in general are often negatively portrayed across the media. I also talk about the new SCREAM VI trailer in A LOT of detail!...more49minPlay
August 01, 2023Table for One (and 'Harry and Meghan')There's a new social media hashtag trending called #dateyourself - but what are the benefits of spending time on your own... and should you?...more41minPlay
August 01, 2023Do Nuns Watch Porn? (and, completely unrelated, Sara Pascoe)The Pope sparked controversy this week by claiming that even Nuns watch porn... I look at the fallout of this admission, and ask why female sexuality continues to be frowned upon by society....more47minPlay
August 01, 2023The Fear of Being Single (and Taylor Swift / Ticketgate)This week I answer a listener's email about a recent break up and their fear of being single. I look at why we worry about singledom so much - and what it supposedly tells society about us....more42minPlay
August 01, 2023A random guy asked me if I was disabled (and the Midterm elections)This week I was asked by a random guy if I was disabled. He took one look at my crutch and presumed he knew my story, and that he had the right to ask. NO!...more41minPlay
August 01, 2023A Modern Day Curley's Wife (and why is 'Heroin Chic' back?)This week I look at the worrying and re-emerging trend of 'heroin chic' from the 90's, when the thinner you looked was, supposedly, the better. I reflect on how sexist beauty standards from the 50's really haven't changed that much, as well as referencing the brilliant work of comic Iliza Shlesinger....more45minPlay
August 01, 2023I don't understand Crypto-currency (and Piers Morgan doesn't think Britain has a problem with race)This week I (unsuccessfully) try to teach myself about Bitcoin and Crypto-currency. I also explore fibromyalgia in a bit more detail, following on from last week's episode....more45minPlay
FAQs about Shards of a Memoir:How many episodes does Shards of a Memoir have?The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.