Podcasts about scandi noir

Celtic triumphed in a classic cup final which saw six goals and a penalty shootout against city rivals Rangers.Hearts have a huge week ahead, they're one game away from being in Europe after Christmas for the first time in their history. And Scotland's World Cup draw sees us facing Greece (again), Belarus (behind closed doors) and the losers of Denmark v Portugal.Join Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan for the latest in Scottish football, including what pitches are OCD-friendly. RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO02:30 - INDUSTRY QUESTION: The Future of Broadcast Commentary10:25 - FUNNIES: A literal fox in the box at Stranraer, and Scott Brown's new Scandi Noir drama.17:21 - NEWS: Scotland's World Cup qualifying group draw28:00 - HEARTS: The Jambos aim to make history in Europe this week34:11 - LEAGUE CUP FINAL: Celtic take the silverware once again, but do Rangers have cause for renewed hope?50:20 - OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

Dark secrets pulse beneath the surface of Stockholm, ready to drag the unwary into its depths. From the bestselling Swedish crime writer, Luna Miller, comes a new unputdownable Scandi Noir thriller... Uitgegeven door SAGA Egmont Spreker: Nano Nagle

Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights' has become a popular placard at women's rights events around the world. The singer behind the anthem that inspired it is none other than Cyndi Lauper. She joins Anita Rani to reflect on her 40-year career, becoming a feminist figure and performing on the iconic Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.Wimbledon starts next week and amongst the usual pre-match discussions about favourites and performances, there's also been a serious conversation about how top-level tennis handles allegations of domestic abuse. Clare McDonnell is joined by the host of the Tennis podcast, Catherine Whitaker to discuss recent cases.Danish actress Sofie Gråbøl is best known to British viewers for her role as Sarah Lund in Scandi Noir crime drama The Killing. Now she's returning to our cinema screens in a new film, Rose. Sophie plays Inger, a woman with serious mental health challenges, who takes a bus trip to Paris with her sister, Ellen. She discusses how she researched the character of Inger, by talking to the real woman that she is based on.Novelist Helen Heckety joins Nuala to talk about her debut work, Alter Ego. It's about a young woman who decides to leave her old life behind and move to a new place where no one knows she is disabled. Helen, who has a physical disability that can sometimes be invisible, was compelled to write about a disabled character she had never seen represented in literature.The term ‘matrescence' has been around since the 70s, but it's only recently becoming more commonly known as a concept. It describes the process of becoming a new mother, and the emotional and physical changes you go through after the birth of your child. But then how should we talk about the experience of matrescence when your kids are teenagers, you're in mid-life and you start the menopause? The parenting expert and childcare author Sarah Ockwell-Smith has a name for that – inspired by a Greek goddess, she calls it ‘demetrescence' and she explains all to Nuala McGovern.Corinne Bailey Rae's latest album is a complete departure from her previous work. Black Rainbows is inspired by a trip to Stony Island Arts Bank, a Chicago-based archive of black art and culture. The record spans punk, rock, experimental jazz, electronica and more. She joins Anita for a very special performance live from the Woman's Hour Glastonbury picnic table.Presenter: Claire McDonnell Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Rebecca Myatt

Woman's Hour has invited the leaders of all the main political parties for an interview in the run-up to the General Election. Today, in place of the Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, Nuala McGovern is joined by Christine Jardine, the party's Women and Equalities spokesperson.Danish actress Sofie Gråbøl is best known to British viewers for her role as Sarah Lund in Scandi Noir crime drama The Killing. Now she's returning to our cinema screens in a new film, Rose. Sophie plays Inger, a woman with serious mental health challenges, who takes a bus trip to Paris with her sister, Ellen. She discusses how she researched the character of Inger, by talking to the real woman that she is based on. At the start of the month, comedian Grace Campbell wrote candidly about her mental health struggles after having an abortion and the response to her piece has been overwhelming. She speaks to Nuala about her experience, being pro-choice and how she's sharing this as part of her stand-up. Last weekend protests were held in four cities in the Republic of Ireland calling for justice after a serving soldier was given a suspended sentence for an attack on a woman which left her unconscious and with a broken nose. The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that a review has been launched. Yesterday the protests continued outside the Dail, the Irish Assembly and Natasha was given a standing ovation inside as she watched from the public gallery. Presented by Nuala McGovern Producer: Louise Corley

This week on The Indy Author Podcast, Jennifer Hilt discusses TROPING YOUR WAY TO A STRONGER STORY. She talks about how tropes differ from clichés; whether tropes can turn into plagiarism; the role of conventions and reader expectations; using tropes to support goals, motivation, and conflict; tropes as a marketing device; and tropes as writing prompts. For transcripts of interviews and links to more information, go to https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html. Did you find the information in this video useful? Please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple Jennifer Hilt is the author of THE TROPE THESAURUS: TROPE YOUR WAY TO A STRONGER STORY. Her next book, THE TROPE THESAURUS ROMANCE, releases in June 2022. She is also the USA Today bestselling author of 24 books across four pen names. She loves collecting dictionaries in unfamiliar languages, bingeing Scandi-Noir streaming series, and shouting out tropes from the comfort of her couch. Jennifer lives in Seattle with my family and my canine fan club.

Please join Marsha Casper Cook, Jennifer Hilt, and Krysten Lyndsay Hager on May 26th at 4EST 3CST 2 MT 1PST for a great discussion and lots of fun!  Jennifer Hilt is a USA Today Bestselling author who has worked as a plotter and concept creator. She's written 24 books across four pen names and she has a degree in linguistics and literature. She lives in Seattle with her family and her canine fan club. She also loves collecting dictionaries in unfamiliar languages, bingeing Scandi-Noir streaming series, and shouting out tropes from the comfort of her couch. About Jennifer Krysten Lindsay Hager writes books about hope, true love, fame, self-worth, friendship, & happily ever afters. Krysten is the author of True Colors, Best Friends...Forever?, Next Door to a Star, Landry in Like, Competing with the Star, Dating the It Guy, Can Dreams Come True, and In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety. True Colors, won the Readers Favorite award for best preteen book and the Dayton Book Expo Bestseller Award for children/teens. About Krysten http://www.krystenlindsay.com Marsha is an author, screenwriter, and host-producer of all the Michigan Avenue Media podcasts on Blog Talk Radio. About Marsha Marsha Casper Cook is not only an award-winning author and screenwriter she is also the host and producer of all of the Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts on Blog Talk Radio. Her most recent accomplishment is her contribution to the worldwide magazine eYs. Marsha has written over fifteen books and twelve screenplays, including romance, dramas, and children's books.  

Please join Marsha Casper Cook, Krysten Lindsay Hager, and Jennifer Hilt for a great discussion on writing on May 5 at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1PST. Jennifer is a USA Today Bestselling author who has worked as a plotter and concept creator. She's written 24 books across four pen names and she has a degree in linguistics and literature. She lives in Seattle with her family and her canine fan club. She also loves collecting dictionaries in unfamiliar languages, bingeing Scandi-Noir streaming series, and shouting out tropes from the comfort of her couch. Find out more about Jennifer  https://www.jenniferhilt.com Krysten Lindsay Hager writes books about hope, true love, fame, self-worth, friendship, & happily ever afters. Krysten is the author of True Colors, Best Friends...Forever?, Next Door to a Star, Landry in Like, Competing with the Star, Dating the It Guy, Can Dreams Come True, and In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety. True Colors, won the Readers Favorite award for best preteen book and the Dayton Book Expo Bestseller Award for children/teens. for more about Krysten http://www.krystenlindsay.com Marsha is an author, screenwriter, and host-producer of all the Michigan Avenue Media podcasts on Blog Talk Radio.  for more info about the show and Marsha  http://marshacaspercook.com                 More about Krysten http://www.krystenlindsay.com

Director Joachim Trier has been nominated for the Best Original Screenplay and Best International Film Oscars for The Worst Person in the World. If the title refers to his protagonist that's rather harsh. Julie is, after all, only trying to navigate relationships and career and find happiness and meaning in her life in contemporary Oslo. Trier talks to Nick Ahad about using a novelistic form – prologue, chapters, epilogue – in the creation of a film, working with Cannes Best Actress winner Renate Reinsve, and how his film is full of light, warmth and humour - the very opposite of Scandi Noir. Clare Lilley, curator and new director of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park discusses the first major UK exhibition of American painter, sculptor and printmaker Robert Indiana and the Park's future. There have been several announcements recently from the Scottish Government about funding and supporting the revival of Scotland's cultural landscape in the wake of the pandemic. We talk to Angus Robertson, the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, about his Government's plans for culture, north of the border. Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu Image: Robert Indiana, LOVE (Red Blue Green), 1966–1998, installation view at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, 2022. Photo: © Jonty Wilde, courtesy of Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Artwork: © 2022 Morgan Art Foundation Ltd./ Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/DACS, London

Lilja Sigurðardóttir is an Icelandic crime-writer born in 1972. She is the author of novels, stage plays and screenplays. Her latest latest book, White as Snow (Náhvít jörð) is the third in a series of thrillers featuring financial investigator Áróra and police detective Daníel.We had great fun chatting with Lilja about her interesting route into writing (thank you, Dan Brown!), talked about the importance of good translations and discussed the growing appeal of foreign stories in English-speaking countries. We also talk about Iceland's love of Eurovision (the competition and Will Ferrell's film) and learn about the hefty price of books in Iceland!Links:Buy Lilja's books now!Visit Lilja's websiteFollow Lilja on TwitterHear about Page One - The Writer's Notebook on The Writing and Marketing ShowPage One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on Twitter: @write_gearFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WriteGearUK/Follow us on Instagram: write_gear_uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special Summer Edition episode, we contemplate what we are calling the ‘long year' of the pandemic, and assess if we have reached the goals that we set in our first episode. We also look at pet peeves in pop culture, literature of the pose, why lit fic and the western cannon suck, and what we are looking forward to discussing in future episodes. For detailed show notes and more information about the books, tv shows, movies, roleplaying games and computer games we discuss in this episode, check out the podcast website, podcultureoz.com.

First broadcast on FAB RADIO INTERNATIONAL at 19:00 on January 2nd 2022. A Happy New Year to you all as we plummet headlong into the space year 2022 with another action-packed year of our show. Well, perhaps not exactly action-packed, but I think we've certainly got a few exciting tasty morsels to tempt you with over the coming weeks, and they're not all of them simply the stale leftovers from our Christmas hamper. This time last year, Sandy and I gathered here at VoS HQ and discussed the various telly faces that had been lost to us in the previous year, but this year we've decided that we're really not in the mood to do that again, and instead, I decided to strap Sandy into his recording chair as I went through the list of shows we produced for VISION ON SOUND last year, many of which he hadn't been involved in, and ask if he had any further nuggets of information or extra insight he might have into our various topics and, as you'll hopefully find out as well, even when he didn't, it was just nice for me to rediscover what an eclectic mixture of topics we'd covered during the past twelve months. In the course of the hour, we revisit Scandi Noir (some filmed in Stockport - The new Hollywoodford!), ponder upon the binge watch, chat about some of our favourite new shows, the Christmas Panto, police dramas, Flash Gordon and the urge to bellow "All Hail Ming!" at Stockport County. We also touch upon SPIRAL, TOMORROW'S WORLD, SCHITT'S CREEK, SPIES, BIG BROTHER, not being the fan of THE WEST WING that I think he is, music, THE SWEENEY, Simon Park, CALLAN, THE HUNDRED, Concert-going Post-Lockdown, SHERLOCK HOLMES, FRANKIE HOWERD, and CORONATION STREET. PLEASE NOTE - For Copyright reasons, musical content sometimes has to be removed for the podcast edition. All the spoken word content remains (mostly) as it was in the broadcast version. Hopefully this won't spoil your enjoyment of the show.

We all know and love Scandinavian crime drama, but why? What is it that captivates us about Scandi Noir, why does it have such a rich heritage and what sets it apart from other crime drama genres? In this epsiode, Professor David Wilson and Emilia Fox talk to Scandi Noir expert Professor Steve Hall about his theories around Ultra-Realism. Prof. Hall explains how Scandi Noir has a lot of offer us in explaining patterns in society, predicting trends of behaviour and better understanding social interactions. And they speak to screenwriter Peter Harness, who was the lead writer for Wallander amung many other well known crime dramas. Peter moved to Scandinavia and even lives near where Wallander was filmed. Emilia and Prof. Wilson discover the similarities between real life and Scandi Noir, and the politics motivations for change that gave this crime drama genre its unique beginnings. Subscribe and listen now, to If It Bleeds It Leads, with Professor David Wilson and Emilia Fox, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

There was a time when anything with subtitles was considered far too intellectual and posh for mainstream consumption - but thanks in part to the meteoric rise in the fantastic Scandi-Noir genre, we now think nothing of settling down and applying a bit more concentration.This is rewarded with some incredible viewing. Imagine a world without 'The Platform', 'Money Heist', 'Lupin' and now... 'Oxygen'.Alexandre Aja is known for bringing us some of the most watchable horror of the past few decades, but thanks to lockdown, has had the opportunity to deliver this socially-distant claustrophobic Sci-Fi thriller starring Melanie Laurent.As well as ‘Oxygen’ the girls also recommended these titles, available to watch now:Sugar RushMoney HeistEach week join hosts and IRL friends Tolani Shoneye (of The Receipts podcast fame) and Gena-mour Barrett (who works for Netflix) as they discuss what they're watching, and what they think * you * should be watching. Please say hello on socials using #1010Produced by Jamie East and Netflix UK

A sleepy Norwegian village is where this week’s Book Club novel is set. The Kingdom is a thriller following two brothers reunited after the more gregarious of the two left to travel the world; on his return, the dark truth about their family legacy begins to unravel.    Author Jo Nesbo is a bestselling crime novelist, but he’s also been a premier league football player, in a successful band, and in the military. He joins Richard and Judy from Oslo to discuss the popularity of Scandi Noir, the specific tensions that can arise between brothers, and how humour can get lost in translation.   Simply head online to whsmith.co.uk to browse the entire Early Summer Book Club collection, and use the code BOOKCLUB10 for a 10% discount.

Eastbourne surprises us with a ghost, the posh police and a bit of Scandi Noir as the latest episode of the Edge of England podcast gets edgy indeed.

This is the second chapter of the Scandi Noir book, The Chestnut Man.  It is quite very graphic and horrific.....apologies in advance!  The book has an unusual theme and captures the imagination the of reader.

First broadcast on FAB RADIO INTERNATIONAL at 19:00 on January 24th 2021 It's an episode of two halves this week in which SANDY and I have a natter about SCANDI NOIR, prompted by watching THE VALHALLA MURDERS recently, but we touch upon series like WALLANDER, THE BRIDGE, and THE KILLING, as well as many others. After this, the second half features a new contributor to the show, but he's someone I'm hoping will become a VISION ON SOUND regular. PAUL CHANDLER (a.k.a. THE SHY YETI, prolific creator and host of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST) talks about his earliest television memories. PLEASE NOTE - For Copyright reasons, musical content has to be removed for the podcast edition. All the spoken word content remains (mostly) as it was in the broadcast version. Hopefully this won't spoil your enjoyment of the show.

Hej, während des Lockdowns gibt es mich täglich um 6 Uhr als Podcast und um 18 Uhr als Video auf Facebook, Instagram und Youtube. Gemeinsam schaffen wir den Lockdown. Mehr zu diesem Thema auf www.nordicwannabe.com Euer Stefan Hier gehts zu meinen anderen Skandi-Podcasts: www.skandinavienpodcast.com Mein Name ist Stefan und ich blogge seit 2015 auf www.NordicWannabe.com über Alles, was mit dem hohen Norden zu tun hat. Mein Herz schlägt für Skandinavien und mit meiner Community möchte ich allen ein Zuhause bieten, die auch den Skandi-Style, Hygge und Reisen in Norwegen, Schweden Dänemark, Island und Finnland mögen. Viel Spaß beim Hören. Falls Du Fragen hast, melde Dich gerne unter Podcast@nordicwannabe.com Mein Podcast: www.skandinavienpodcast.de oder www.DerNørd.de Mein Blog: www.NordicWannabe.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/Nordicwannabe Youtube: www.Youtube.com/Nordicwannabe

Uchafbwyntiau Radio Cymru dros yr wythnos ddiwethaf, gyda chyflwyniadau clir a syml fydd o gymorth i chi wella'ch iaith. Ifan Evans - Kat Von Kaige bwriadu rhyddhau - intends to release wastad wedi - always have dawnsio gwerin - folk dancing llefaru - recitation perthynas - relationship yn hollol - exactly y gwedill - the rest yn bendant - definitely trwm - heavy Mae Rhiannon Osbourne o Ferthyr Tudful yn wreslo ar draws Ewrop gan ddefnyddio'r enw Kat Von Kaige. Ond mae hi hefyd wedi sgwennu caneuon Cymraeg ac mae hi'n bwriadu rhyddhau albwm Cymraeg yn y dyfodol. Dyma hi'n sgwrsio gyda Ifan Evans. Rhaglen Aled Hughes - Monopoly dyfeisio - to invent annheg - unfair sylweddoli - to realise cynyddu eu cyfoeth - to increase their wealth dychmygu - to imagine y pendraw - the end dameg - parable yn weddol boblogaidd - fairly popular cogio - to pretend i'r gwrthwyneb - to the contrary Rhiannon Osbourne oedd honna'n esbonio sut mae sgwennu caneuon wedi ei helpu hi i ddod dros perthynas anodd. Ar raglen Aled Hughes yr wythnos yma roedd Peredur Webb-Davies yn sgwrsio am y gêm 'Monopoply'. Yn y clip nesa cawn ni glywed Peredur yn esbonio o ble daeth y syniad gwreiddiol am y gêm. Sioe Frecwast Radio cymru 2 - Bryn Fôn doniol - funny dwys - intense cyfweliad - interview ymarferol - practical fy nghelf - my art trefnus - organised cyfuniad - combination mae gynno chdi - mae gyda ti anhygoel - incredible Cymraeg coeth - elegant Welsh Wel wel, pwrpas y gêm fodern Monopoly yn hollol wahanol i bwrpas y gêm wreiddiol felly. Rhyfedd on'd ife? Mae Bryn Fôn yn enwog fel canwr ond hefyd fel actor ac mae o'n actio yng nghyfres newydd Hidden ar y BBC. Fe sy'n chwarae rhan Hefin yn ail gyfres y ddrama dditectif. Roedd Bryn yn westai ar y Sioe Frecwast gyda Daf a Caryl, tybed pa fath o ddramâu mae Bryn yn ei licio fwya? Hwyrnos Georgia Ruth - Sian Reese Williams cynhyrchu - to produce Prydeinig - British tirwedd - landscape ansawdd - quality ymateb - response cyfforddus - comfortable Un arall sy'n actio yn y gyfres Hidden ydy Sian Reese-Williams hi sy'n actio rhan DI Cadi John yn y gyfres. Sian oedd gwestai Georgia Ruth nos Fawrth a gofynnodd Georgia iddi oedd hi'n hoff o'r cyfresi Scandi Noir. Beti A'i Phobol - Aled Rees Yr Athro Ddocctor - Proffesor Dr ymchwil - research hyfforddiant - training profiad annymunol - an unpleasant experience fel chi mo'yn - as you want meddygaeth - medicine ymdopi - to cope claf - patient trin - to treat yn astud iawn - very carefully A dw i'n siwr bod llawer o bobl yn edrych ymlaen i weld cyfres newydd Hidden ar BBC Wales ac ar BBC4. Cafodd Beti George sgwrs gyda'r Athro Ddoctor Aled Rees sydd yn rhannu ei amser rhwng gwaith academaidd, gwaith ymchwil a gwaith meddygol. Yn y clip yma mae Beti yn holi am yr hyfforddiant gafodd e fel meddyg. Rhaglen Aled Hughes - Bathodynnau clybiau pêl-droed cynrychioli - to represent llew - lion arfbais - coat of arms morthwyl hirgoes - rivet hammer diflannu - to disappear hunaniaeth - identity adlewyrchu - to reflect diwydiant trwm - heavy industry camarweiniol - misleading dryslyd - confusing Blas ar waith a hyfforddiant meddygon yn fan'na ar Beti a'i Phobol. Ar raglen Aled Hughes clywon ni am y straeon sy'n cael eu cynrychioli ar fathodynnau timau pêl-droed Chelsea, West Ham ac Arsenal. Pwy fasai'n meddwl bod bathodynnau clybiau pêl-droed gyda chymaint o hanes y tu ôl iddyn nhw?

Rooks battling a Buzzard and looming storms turn Suzie Wilde's walk into a Scandi Noir at Durford. If you would like to suggest a route, or accompany Suzie and Raine on a local walk, you can get in touch via the website at https://petersfieldradio.uk or leave a message on 01730 887399.

Parra Pods - Episode 13 Uplit On this episode of Parra Pods Katerine, Nisa & Yi discuss 'Uplifting Literature'.   You might be asking yourself what is 'Up Lit' well it is described as books with an emphasis on empathy, books that are uplifting and life-affirming. In this episode of Parra Pods we review four titles that fit this popular newish genre. If you are tired of reading grim True Crime and Scandi Noir, try some of these titles on for size. Some of the books mentioned in this Podcast include: Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One - Raphaelle Giordano Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - Gail Honeyman The Happiness Project or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean my Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun - Gretchen Rubin My Squirrel Days - Ellie Kemper    

 Is Scandi Noir still Scandi Noir if a British author is  writing it? Will Dean has gone a long way to immerse himself in Nordic  Noir culture, even building a house in the middle of a Swedish forest.  It's the setting for his edgy thrillers Dark Pines and Red Show,  featuring the deaf journalist and investigator Tuva Moodyson. Will reads  from his latest book, Red Snow, and tells us about life in the forest,  how he writes and his "creeps book". There's also a competition to win  one of Will's books - but you'll have to listen to find out. Some  commentators have suggested that Scandi Noir is now in decline. Are Will  Dean and the other British invaders bringing new life to the genre?  We'd Like A Word is a podcast and radio  show from Paul Waters and  Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers,  celebrities, talkers,  poets about books, songs, lyrics, speeches,  scripts, fiction and  non-fiction. We go out once a fortnight on Wednesday evening on radio  and on Thursday morning on podcast. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com -  which is where you'll find information about Paul and Steve and our  guests - and details of the radio stations that carry We'd Like A Word.  We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword and  Facebook @wedlikeaword and our  email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - and yes,  we are slightly embarrassed  by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear  from you - your thoughts,  ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps  you'd like to come on We'd  Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet  writers or read out  passages from books. 

Punk rocker Dave Warner and documentary maker Alan Carter on how writing crime can result in being listed as a suspect for a cold-case murder and why Australian and New Zealand crime books are as much a force of nature as Scandi noir.Alan Carter is the author of the Cato Kwong thriller series and the standalone novel 'Marlborough Man'. His latest book is 'Heaven Sent': http://bit.ly/2SRB1zhDave Warner's first book, 'City of Light' won the WA Premier's Book Award. His latest books are 'Before it Breaks' and 'Clear to the Horizon': http://bit.ly/2TLyPJuListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/good-reading-podcast/id1402922430

Punk rocker Dave Warner and documentary maker Alan Carter on how writing crime can result in being listed as a suspect for a cold-case murder and why Australian and New Zealand crime books are as much a force of nature as Scandi noir. Alan Carter is the author of the Cato Kwong thriller series and the standalone novel 'Marlborough Man'. His latest book is 'Heaven Sent': http://bit.ly/2SRB1zh Dave Warner's first book, 'City of Light' won the WA Premier's Book Award. His latest books are 'Before it Breaks' and 'Clear to the Horizon': http://bit.ly/2TLyPJu Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/good-reading-podcast/id1402922430

The year is half gone, and it's time to sort out the best from the rest! Matt, Clare and Gavin name their top 5 shows so far, their biggest disappointments, their favourite Aussie dramas, and the best of reality TV. They also cast a surprising spotlight on the shows everyone thought were axed years ago but are still going strong! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! In this episode we answer The Queen's question... why didn't the economists see the financial crisis coming. Our guests Prof Wendy Carlin, Maeve Cohen and Victoria Waldersee talk about how economics teaching needs to change and is changing plus how economics can be used to improve our world. ALSO We check in with Iceland's Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, asking her about Iceland's new world-leading policy to tackle the gender pay gap. We also discuss her first few months in office, Scandi Noir, and trolls.AND Comedian Zoe Lyons brings us her ideas. She wants to ban the bags, lets in a couple of cars ahead of her and takes the voluntary out of volunteeringFURTHER READINGhttp://whatstheeconomy.com/ http://www.rethinkeconomics.org http://www.core-econ.org/the-economy/book/text/17.html#g_W9SsstO9Y CONTACT USreasons@cheerfulpodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/reasonstobecheerfulpodcasthttps://twitter.com/cheerfulpodcastLeave us a voicemail on skype - search for "Cheerful Podcast"CONTACT OUR GUESTSKatrín Jakobsdóttir - https://twitter.com/katrinjakProf Wendy Carlin https://twitter.com/WendyCarlinEconMaeve Cohen - https://twitter.com/flavamaeveVictoria Waldersee - https://twitter.com/v_walderseeZoe Lyons - https://twitter.com/zoelyons See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guests Ted Kessler of Q Magazine and James Medd join Andrew and Matt to pick over Modus ( the latest Scandi Noir to hit BBC 4), make like Pat Benatar with Brad Pitt's WWII romance thriller Allied, and review the latest LPs from Pete(r) Doherty and The Weeknd. Click to listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

London's Wellcome Institute has a new exhibition entitled The Institute of Sexology which it describes as "a candid exploration of the most publicly discussed of private acts". How will our reviewers tiptoe gently around the explicit nature of what's on show? What We Do In The Shadows is a New Zealand vampire comedy film about a group of bloodsucking flatmates (a 'dracumentary' if you will) - who does the washing-up in the house of the undead? Behind The Beautiful Forevers is David Hare's new play at London's National Theatre, based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Pulitzer Prize winning author Katherine Boo. It deals with life death and hope in a Mumbai undercity Robert Edric is an acclaimed British novelist whose latest book explores the life of Branwell Bronte - brother of the more famous sisters - whose life couldn't match theirs. Legacy is a new Danish TV police programme. What is it about the Scandi Noir genre that keeps on gripping UK audiences? Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Helen Lewis Pat Kane and Amanda Craig. The producer is Oliver Jones.

With Mark Lawson. Zoe Wanamaker, familiar to TV and cinema audiences from her roles in My Family, Poirot and the Harry Potter films, returns to the stage in a new production of Passion Play by Peter Nichols - a drama about marriage and temptation. She reflects on her approach to theatre, and remembers her father Sam, founder of Shakespeare's Globe theatre. Swedish novelist and critic Jan Arnald uses the pen-name Arne Dahl when writing crime-fiction. His novels about Paul Hjelm and his colleagues in the Intercrime Group, an elite team of Swedish detectives, were adapted for Swedish TV, and are currently being broadcast on BBC Four. The books themselves are now being published in English. He discusses the advantages of having a team of detectives, rather than an individual, and about the reaction in Sweden to the British passion for Scandi Noir fiction. In the latest edition of the Cultural Exchange project, in which 75 leading creative minds share their passion for a book, film, poem, piece of music or other work of art, Suggs from Madness nominates the poem On a Portrait of a Deaf Man by John Betjeman. It's 50 years since The Beatles first topped the UK singles chart with From Me to You, which was a hit in May 1963. But what else was in the Top 40 back then? David Hepworth considers whether this was a turning-point in pop history, and identifies some other classics in that week's chart. Producer Olivia Skinner.