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This week Luke and Hamish are joined by novelist and podcaster Caroline O'Donoghue to sample the best pizzeria in Denver (that happens to have a scary clown hologram on their wall??). They chat giant calzones, a misogynistic trip to Vegas, and the reasons that Gordon Ramsay is a feminist icon.
'I wanted it to look like how it feels like, and how it feels to be Irish sometimes is that you are in a murder mystery.' Caroline O'Donoghue, host of Sentimental Garbage and author of Promising Young Women, Scenes of a Graphic Nature and the forthcoming YA novel All Our Hidden Gifts, tells Jess about playing with different genres, how some endings are too unbelievable to work, the inherent witchiness of being a girl, and how annoying it is for a movie to share your book's title. She also gives some stellar book recommendations for all those taking up this year's Audiobook Listening Challenge. If you enjoy this episode, consider leaving us a review. You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @ListeningBooks. We'd love to hear from you. For more information about Listening Books, head to our website www.listening-books.org.uk
Caroline O’Donoghue is one of Ireland’s brightest literary stars. Author of two best-selling novels, journalist and host of her very own award-winning podcast. We chat through her incredible career, her brand new novel, the warm community of her fellow novelists and her very first job in Brown Thomas, Cork!
Author Caroline O'Donoghue returns to Juvenalia for the FIFTH time to talk about a very special animated movie, Don Bluth's Anastasia. We talk about the ways it differs from Disney, we rate all of Anastasia's outfits, and Caroline tells us the true story behind Anastasia of Anna Anderson which leads to a discussion of female scammers. We had a great time. Caroline is @czaroline on twitter. Her new novel Scenes Of A Graphic Nature is available on eBook and audiobook now and in hardback in August. Alan is @alan_maguire. Juvenalia is his main thing right now. Sarah is @griffski. Her many books are in all good bookshops and her many zines are at sarahmariagriff.com This episode was produced by Cassie Delaney. Thank you Cassie. Thank you to Dee McDonnell for our artwork. We have a Patreon! You can get bonus episodes and free lil bits of merch. It's patreon.com/juvenalia Juvenalia is a Tall Tales podcast
My second book is out on audio and ebook today, here's me talking about it and doing a reading! Scenes of a Graphic Nature by Caroline O'Donoghue https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07WN4QNYN/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Audio narration by Esther O'Moore Donohoe https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Scenes-of-a-Graphic-Nature-Audiobook/1004001509?qid=1592504228&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=c6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183&pf_rd_r=2B3Z57HX8WY3E9XPZPXW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
While many of us continue to self-quarantine, you might assume that someone who is a novelist and journalist would recommend reading a few books. But not Caroline O'Donoghue, she wants adults to play video games. Caroline O'Donoghue, Novelist and Journalist 00:16 #VideoGames #Gaming #Covid19
This week we're talking about 1989's smash-hit debut The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. We talk debut novels, immigration literature, why so many women find Amy Tan in their teens, mothers and their daughters, food and how it travels, and why we're still obsessed with Waverly Jong. Lillian Li's "The Love Hate Joy Luck Club” - https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mqr/2015/05/the-love-hate-joy-luck-club/Sentimental Garbage is produced and edited by Caroline O'Donoghue, mixed by Hannah Varrall and hosted by Acast.You can find Caroline's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Caroline-ODonoghue/e/B07CR7SFJM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1588717449&sr=1-1You can find Ella Risbridger's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ella-Risbridger/e/B07KR8NDY8?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1588717479&sr=1-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week on the Corona Cast, Caroline and Ella discuss the ultimate smart lady holiday book (she's going to Split) American Wife! American Wife is a 2009 novel inspired by the life of Laura Bush, former First Lady and wife of George Bush junior. Here, we know her as Alice Blackwell. Beginning in the mid-west in the 1950s, we follow Alice from her quiet childhood to the car accident in her teens that killed her first crush and changed her life forever. After becoming a school librarian, she meets Charlie Blackwell at the barbecue of some mutual friends and begins a whirlwind romance that leads to a long marriage, and eventually, the White House. Sentimental Garbage is produced and edited by Caroline O'Donoghue, mixed by Hannah Varrall and hosted by Acast. You can find Caroline's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Caroline-ODonoghue/e/B07CR7SFJM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1588717449&sr=1-1You can find Ella Risbridger's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ella-Risbridger/e/B07KR8NDY8?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1588717479&sr=1-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's week two of the Corona Cast, and we're still stuck in our bedrooms. What better time to get into supernatural YA classic, Margaret Mahy's The Changeover? Ella and Caroline talk about going back to adolescence, magical admin, morally ambiguous witches, suburban New Zealand, forgiveness, the extremely good film adaptation, and "changing over" from girl to woman. Caroline O'Donoghue is an author and would like you to pre-order her new book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/9780349009940Ella Risbridger is a cookbook writer and children's author, and would also like if you bought her books: https://www.waterstones.com/books/search/term/ella+risbridger See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Brown sauce, like many things in the UK, came from the spoils of empire. Also, like many things in the UK, it's become a lightning rod for endless debates about class, snobbery, and English identity. Where did brown sauce come from, and why does it occupy such a fraught space in Britain's public imagination?Writer and novelist Caroline O'Donoghue has just joined Prospect as a life columnist, where she will be reflecting on the big stories behind our supposedly “small” everyday objects. She joins this week's podcast to talk about the idea behind her column, and why she kicked it off with a reflection on the humble hero enlivening many an English plate: HP sauce. The tangy condiment has more to do with the Labour Party than you might think. You can read Caroline's first column for Prospect, on brown sauce, here: https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/magazine/caroline-odonoghue-brown-sauce-column See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nothing says Christmas like freezing to death in your country estate while your sisters commit themselves to fascism and/or Marxist theory! Caroline O'Donoghue and returning guest Ella Risbridger discuss the Mitford sisters, the political climate (yikes) and why we will never stop loving Nancy, Pam, Diana, Unity, Decca and Debo. The Pursuit of Love - Nancy MitfordHons & Rebels - Jessica MitfordWait for Me - Deborah DevonshireThe Mitfords: Letters from Six Sisters The Mitford Girls - Mary S LovellCaroline fan-casting the Mitford movie: http://www.workinprowess.com/2015/02/09/dream-casting-the-mitford-sisters-film/?LMCL=uu47bBElla's selection of lines from Wait For Me: https://the-toast.net/2014/10/03/best-sentences-debo-mitfords-wait/ This is the last episode of season four, see you in 2020 for more sentimentality and more garbage! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week is the anniversary of our first episode, so what better way to celebrate than with the MOST requested book on our list - yes, I've received your emails, and we are doing Riders. Jojo Moyes talks to us about her horsey beginnings in Hackney, and we discuss Rupert Campbell Black, the world of competitive showjumping, and the overall genius of Dame Jilly Cooper. Get your feet firmly in the stirrups, as this one is a spirited young filly. Produced by Caroline O'Donoghue, mixed by Hannah Varrall, artwork by Gavin Day, theme music by Harry Harris. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rev up your motorcycle and buckle in for your drink driving accident because the Sweet Valley twins are here and a trail of death and destruction usually follows them. This week we talk to author of I'm Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come author Jessica Pan about her childhood in conservative Texas, high drama, slut-shaming, ghost-writing, the romance of twins and what it's like longing for twindom when no one else looks like you. This episode was produced and hosted by Caroline O'Donoghue and mixed by Hannah Varrall with music by Harry Harris and artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded courtesy of Acast Studios See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Andy is joined on Be Grand by writer, journalist and podcaster Caroline O’Donohue and becomes, quite possibly, his new best friend in the process. As the host of the championing chick-lit podcast Sentimental Garbage, Caroline is the ideal person to talk to about all the artistic guilty pleasures you enjoy but were too afraid to discuss lest you be judged. Andy takes full advantage of this to go on a deep dive about which Simpsons characters he and Caroline most closely resemble and also treat listeners to a world-first: a “Billy Zane-Off” Caroline also elaborates on what it’s as like to make the daunting move to London to follow her dreams and her “Frank Sinatra Moment” - the 2018 release of her debut novel Promising Young Woman. Settle in for a bumper packed edition of Be Grand but when you’re talking to someone as full of joy as Caroline, you gotta roll with it. You’re welcome to that ear worm. https://www.czaroline.com/ https://twitter.com/Czaroline
This week Becki and Sophie speak to the hugely inspiring author, journalist and podcaster Caroline O'Donoghue. This episode touches on mental health, changing careers in your twenties and how you can best cope with post-uni life not always going to plan.
We're back for season 4 with Caroline Kepnes, the bestselling author of YOU, to talk about the book that made her lock herself into an ice-cream shop. The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough is a sweeping inter-generational epic that focuses on a love triangle between an old woman, a little girl and a Catholic priest. We talk about destiny in romance literature, Bunny McDougall, the horrors of Australia, forbidden love, disappointing sex scenes, shitty babies and how little we care about Justine. Produced by Caroline O'Donoghue, mixed by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris. recorded at Acast studios, London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What came first, the music or the misery? We invite podcaster Alan Maguire on to talk about Nick Hornby's classic High Fidelity, discussing relationships, break-ups, Jack Black's animal magnetism, performing your relationship for other people, the world of record shops, the biting insight that still makes us cringe in recognition, and whether we can cancel Rob in good faith when he's trying so hard to be less objectively awful. Produced by Caroline O'Donoghue, artwork by Gavin Day, music by Harry Harris, mixed by Hannah Varrall. Recorded at Tall Tales Studios in Dublin. This episode was sponsored by The Croke Park Hotel, modern luxury in the heart of Dublin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ready to pair your Yves Saint Laurent smoking jacket with your $3 batik shorts? We're joined by publisher and writer Wei Ming Kam to talk Crazy Rich Asians, the blockbuster book series that launched a thousand think pieces. We discuss the pure heaven that is Astrid Leong, foodie culture in Singapore, identifying with British colonialism when it doesn't identify with you, the Western gaze on the Asian experience and emeralds, glorious emeralds! Music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day, produced by Caroline O'Donoghue, mixed by Hannah Varrall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
CW: Suicide. This week we're joined by author, historian and bookseller Emma Southon in the rather fitting setting of my hotel room to talk about Mhairi McFarlane's WHO'S THAT GIRL?, an extremely funny romcom about Edie, a 30-something copywriter who falls in love with Elliott, the movie star she's been sent to ghostwrite a memoir for. We talk about movie stars, Game of Thrones, terrible celebrity profiles, the role of chick-lit when trying to unpick "having it all", dating famous people and why there aren't any chick-lit books about beards. Emma Southon is the author of AGRIPPINA: Empress, Exile, Hustler, Whore and co-hosts the podcast HISTORY IS SEXY. Music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day, produced by Caroline O'Donoghue and mixed by Hannah Varrall. If you'd like to support the podcast find us on sentimentalgarbage.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're live from Body & Soul Festival in Ireland talking Maeve Binchy's classic CIRCLE OF FRIENDS. This 700 page epic about a single academic school year is probably the most frequently spotted book on Irish shelves, and with good reason. We talk upwardly mobile Catholics in 1950s Ireland, the specific pains of being a Big Strapping Country lass in a Nan Mahon world, the exquisite world-building of Binchy's Ireland, and learning to embrace Irish fiction, clichés and all. Sarah Maria Griffin is the author of two novels, OTHER WORDS FOR SMOKE and SPARE & FOUND PARTS, and is the co-host of the podcast Juvenalia. This podcast was recorded at Body & Soul Festival, Westmeath. Artwork by Gavin Day, music by Harry Harris, produced by Caroline O'Donoghue and mixed by Hannah Varrall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hold onto the precious jewel trapped in your dachshund's stomach and get ready for a whirlwind post-war fairytale that will make you hum the entire Anastasia soundtrack. We talk to YA and children's author Laura Wood about A COUNTESS BELOW STAIRS, a novel so profoundly magical that we both start crying by the end. After the Russian revolution, Countess Anna Grazinsky flees to England with her governess in an attempt to make a new life for herself and her family. She winds up working as a maid for the Westerholme family, a once great english country household that has been decimated by the First World War. We talk love stories, why eugenics has always been for losers, and Laura's forthcoming biography on the adored Ibbotson. Artwork by Gavin Day, music by Harry Harris, produced by Caroline O'Donoghue and mixed by Hannah Varrall. Recorded at ACAST studios in London See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To see you through the summer, Tessa talks to author Caroline O'Donoghue about how to write that novel you know you've got inside you. If it helps, please dedicate your first novel to us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Gird your loins! This week wrestling podcaster and author of the I HEART series Lindsey Kelk is here to relive all your worst memories of being an entry level employee. We're talking about Lauren Weisberger's debut THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, a book that we will readily admit is not as good as the film. We discuss unlikable heroines, memoir vs fiction, the hideousness of first jobs, dragon ladies, the profound whiteness of the "girl in the city" narrative and the benefits of 'throwing the teddy in the crash'. Artwork by Gavin Day, music by Harry Harris, produced by Caroline O'Donoghue and mixed by Hannah Varrall. Recorded at ACAST Studios London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If you want to read about the Tudors, you want to read about the SEXY Tudors, and The Other Boleyn Girl is the sexiest of all. Returning guest and author of Midnight Chicken Ella Risbridger comes by to talk about masque balls, women in history, sexual awakenings, sisters and why historical fiction is so much better when the details of that history are left niiiiiiice and loose. Music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Acast studios, produced by Caroline O'Donoghue and mixed by Hannah Varrall Order Midnight Chicken here: https://amzn.to/2XmvYNjPre-order Ella's poetry anthology here: https://amzn.to/305ZW5a See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You know Candice Bergen, even if you don't think you do: you've seen her reject Carrie Bradshaw as Enid, the editor of Vogue, and you've seen her try to blow up a Miss America pageant in Miss Congeniality. But there's more to this actor than you might think: she was born into Hollywood royalty, as the daughter of famous ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, became the "sliding doors" Sharon Tate during the summer of the Manson murders, and was the first woman to ever host SNL. In her memoir Knock Wood, she describes with wry humour her Hollywood childhood and what it's like to grow up as a sex symbol in the 1970s. We talk about the hypocrisy of the hippie movement, the weirdness of ventriloquism, the death of vaudeville, the perils of growing up Californian, and why if you can't date your father you might as well get a horse. Music by Harry Harris, artwork Gavin Day. Recorded at Acast studios, produced by Caroline O'Donoghue and mixed by Hannah Varrall.You can buy Karen's book WHY KAREN CARPENTER MATTERS here: https://amzn.to/2IO3ljq See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The TPOE podcast was back at Quarter Block Party for a live recording with authors Caroline O'Donoghue and Roisin Kelly, and music from Junior Brother. Caroline released a brilliant debut novel called Promising Young Women, writes for the Times Ireland edition and podcasts at School For Dumb Women and Sentimental Garbage. Roisin has won a plethora of awards for her poetry which has featured in Hennessy New Irish Writing, the Stinging Fly and lots more and is currently writing her debut novel. We talked about their relationship with Cork, the London scene vs Ireland, the creative process and and poetry vs novel writing. Junior Brother is one of the hottest artists in Ireland at the moment - he played two tracks for us and there's a brief chat with the Kerry singer at the end too.
In this, our first stand alone interview special, we talk to author, columnist and podcaster Caroline O'Donoghue about her movie guilty pleasures. Matt also gives us his wine fuelled Top 5 movies he thinks are ripe for a re-make. Caroline's website; https://t.co/7SKy1E0kyQ Twitter; https://twitter.com/@Czaroline Podcasts; https://twitter.com/@SentimentalPod https://twitter.com/@dumbwomenpod Follow The MBP on the socials: https://www.instagram.com/movie_bunker_podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MovieBunkerPodcast/ https://twitter.com/movie_bunker
We're venturing to glamorous South East London this week to peruse the shelves of author, columnist and podcaster Caroline O'Donoghue. Described as 'timely and vibrant', Caroline's acclaimed debut novel PromisingYoung Women was released in 2018. She writes a weekly column for The Irish Times and fronts two great podcasts: School for Dumb Women and Sentimental Garbage, focusing on chick-lit. We talked to her about writing sex scenes, tarot, fear and the delights of Louise Mensch.BOOKS (CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR MORE)Caroline O'Donoghue - Promising Young WomenDelia Ephron - Hanging UpNora Ephron - Scribble ScribbleDaphne Du Maurier - RebeccaDaphne Du Maurier - Jamaica InnDaphne Du Maurier - My Cousin RachelBarbara Trapido - Brother of the More Famous JackVC Andrews - Flowers in the AtticVC Andrews - Petals on the WindVC Andrews - My Sweet AudrinaErica Jong - How To Save Your Own LifePatricia Lockwood - PriestdaddyLouise Bagshawe -Career GameAnita Brookner - Hotel Du LacMuriel Spark - The Prime of Miss Jean BrodieEmer McLysaght and Sarah Breen - Oh My God, What a Complete AislingPriscilla Presley - Elvis and MeChristopher Dell - The Occult, Witchcraft and MagicStacy Schiff - The Witches: Salem, 1692John Updike - The Witches of EastwickAlice Hoffman - Practical MagicJessa Crispin - The Creative TarotMichelle Tea - Modern TarotDiana Mosley - The Pursuit of LaughterThe Mitfords - Letters Between Six SistersGermaine Greer - The Boy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Writer Caroline O'Donoghue joins Jeanne and Alan to talk about 2017's You Can't Fight Christmas, the heartwarming tale of Leslie Major, an interior decorator working in the Chesterton Hotel, a neighbourhood landmark whose new owner wants to take away everything special about it. Can Leslie make the new owner Edmund fall in love with her AND the Chesterton before it's too late? Very possibly. You Can't Fight Christmas stars Brely Evans and Andra Fuller, was written by Marnie Martin and directed by Kenny Young. Our chosen charity for this episode is The Peter McVerry Trust which was set up by Fr Peter McVerry to reduce homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Caroline O'Donoghue is @czaroline on Twitter. Her debut novel Promising Young Women is out now and it is so good, like really, really good. Find Jeanne and Alan on Twitter @jeannedesutun and @alan_maguire. Jeanne's newsletter is here If you like Roast Chestnuts then please follow us on Twitter, subscribe, and consider rating and/or reviewing us on your local podcast app. And tell your friends, that’s the best thing. Original artwork by Dee McDonnell Theme Music by Daniel McAuley This episode was produced by Alan + Brian
Welcome to Sentimental Garbage, a podcast celebrating chick-lit and the so-called guilty pleasures you’re done feeling guilty about.In series 1, author and journalist Caroline O'Donoghue talks to writers Lauren Bravo, Lucy Vine, Ayisha Malik, Ella Risbridger and Helen O'Hara about some of their favourite chick-lit novels, and gets a chance to ask authors Marian Keyes, Eva Rice and Jill Mansell all about their work.Click subscribe now to be the first to hear series 1, launching December 6th 2018.Music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Acast and produced by Hannah Varrall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Caroline O'Donoghue joined Alan earlier in the year to co-host a couple of episodes. In between those episodes we had an hour to kill so we turned the mics back on and talked about The Sims! The Sims was a huge part of every millennial's childhood so we had a lot to talk about. We covered Death, Fires, The Sims Extended Universe, Paul St. Emos, Sexy Suave Goths, Seeing Famous People In Real Life, Reality Shows, and lots more. Caroline's novel Promising Young Women is still out and is still excellent. She's one of the co-hosts of School For Dumb Women and her new chick-lit podcast Sentimental Garbage launches on December 6th. Alan is @alan_maguire, Caroline is @czaroline Juvenalia is on all of the social medias, if you search for Juvenalia, you'll find us. Juvenalia original artwork by Dee McDonnell This episode was produced and edited by Brian + Alan
Jenna Stoeber, video producer at Polygon and co-host of Fandalites, joined Alan and guest co-host Caroline O'Donoghue to talk about the classic anime series Sailor Moon. Now, Sailor Moon had a very limited run on our side of the Atlantic so we're very grateful to Jenna for being patient with us and answering our questions and guiding us through the beautiful, complicated world of the Pretty Guardian Sailors. We talked about representation and merch and Barenaked Ladies and all kinds of topics. Plus, Jenna told Caroline and Alan which Sailors they were. It was a good time. Note: This episode was recorded before the final episode of Adventure Time aired. Jenna talks about Princess Bubblegum and Marceline's relationship being kept offscreen. This obviously isn't true as of the finale but Jenna's larger point remains so we've decided to leave it in. Jenna Stoeber is @thejenna on twitter. Find her video work on Polygon.com and her Animorphs podcast is called Fandalites. Alan is @alan_maguire and Caroline is @czaroline. Caroline's novel Promising Young Women is both available now and excellent. Juvenalia is on all of the social medias, if you search for Juvenalia, you'll find us. We're doing a live show as part of the Dublin Podcast Festival with The Sunday Sermon on September 30th in the Soundhouse. Juvenalia original artwork by Dee McDonnell This episode was produced and edited by Brian + Alan
Daily Edge writer Fionnuala Jones joins Alan and special guest co-host Caroline O'Donoghue to talk about Stardoll, a fashion-based social network for teenz from 2006. We talked about Fionnuala spending hundreds of euro for Superstar status, the Olsen twins, making friends online, Second Life, Love Island, and fashion, fashion, FASHION. Fionnuala Jones is @FionnualaJay on Twitter Alan is @alan_maguire and Caroline is @czaroline. Caroline's novel Promising Young Women is published by Virago Books and is both available now and excellent. Juvenalia is on all of the social medias, if you search for Juvenalia, you'll find us. Juvenalia original artwork by Dee McDonnell This episode was produced and edited by Brian + Alan
This month, we speak to Caroline O'Donoghue about her debut novel, Promising Young Women. Promising Young Women is a gothic, darkly witty novel about sex, power, work and being a young woman in a man's world. It is out now in hardback.'I loved it. The writing is whipsmart and so witty. A fabulous and timely novel.' Marian Keyes'So brilliant ... Compelling and illuminating ... I highly recommend it.' Dolly Alderton'A future classic.' Jane Casey See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.