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 Easy German Harriet Kemsley on Whenever It Kicks with Jesse Ware Rob Deering on Griefcast with Cariad Lloyd Jake Yapp on Where Should We Begin? with Ester Perel Jessica Fostekew on Maintenance Phase Iain...

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 with Cariad Lloyd BBC Radio 5 Live's How Do You Cope? With Elis & John On The Marie Curie Couch Grief Kind from Sue Ryder Care Dying Matters from Hospice UK Doing Death Six Months or Less Queer Death Stories The Death Studies...

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 tells us about the global mythology series Cultureverse, which sensitively explores myths from across the world. And we'll hear clips from Hi Nay Mabinogi: Lost Legends and Dark Magic Fey Hollow: The Fairytale Murders Feminist...

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? and Kate Moryoussef joins us to discuss The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. Laura and Jon Holmes speak to Nigel Planer about his new scripted comedy podcast Nicholas Craig: I, An Actor, A Podcast which he stars in alongside Anthony Head and...

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 of AfroQueer, talks about how her podcast has found a wider audience since the beginning of the pandemic, and the surprising ways that the podcast has been shared to new listeners. Plus we'll hear extracts from: Queer Serial Prejudice and...

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. We speak to Twayna Mayne about her podcast Loco Parentis and her Radio 4 series Black Woman, to Mark Steel about his audiobook Who Do I Think I Am?, and to Lemn Sissay about the importance of adoption and his Radio 4 series Origin...

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 – the bits of writing they never finished, had rejected or they just like to hold on to for nostalgic reasons, which are finally brought to life on stage. We're joined by Robin Ince to discuss Bookshambles with Robin Ince and Josie Long, the podcast...

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 series Human Resources, investigating the British relationship with the Atlantic slave trade, and why she wants the subject talked about beyond history lessons. Plus broadcasting legend Scott Mills discusses Radio 1's Pop 101, his new series taking...

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 podcasts Running for Real and Running Realised about the glorious freedoms, spiritual epiphanies and harsh realities of running. And we speak to the running comedians Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson about their long running running podcast Running Commentary...

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 own family. Plus we'll hear clips from Working Switch Pivot or Quit How I Built This with Guy Raz SelfHealers Soundboard Stacey Dooley's Fresh Starts Lesley Jane Seymour's Reinvent Yourself Food Heaven Podcast Life Kit: How to divest from diet...

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 Miriam Rivera Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy Radio 1's Pop 101 Oti Mabuse's Dancing Legends My Family, Mental Illness and Me Weird Walk with Charlie Cooper

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 Olga Koch talk comedy podcasts, and the value of collaboration. BBC Brexitcast creator Dino Sofos talks about the pressures of making daily podcasts, and his new production company Persephonica. Plus, broadcasters from the BBC and beyond offer their...

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 Lunar Poetry Podcast Danny Robins from The Battersea Poltergeist and Uncanny Karen Rice from Stolen Goodbyes Justin Rowlatt - the BBC's Environment Editor and presenter of A Pyrotechnic History of Humanity Caro Mincks from Seen and...

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 Podcast Daddy Look At Me A Lovely Time Cuddle Club The Sink Poppy Hilstead Has Entered The Chat SeanceCast St Elwick's Neighbourhood Association Newsletter Podcast SoundHeap If you have a podcast you want to...

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 The Tudors. We’ll also be joined by history podcast producing magnate Natt Tapley to discuss what's the point of history? And we chat to self-confessed history nerds Angela Barnes and John O’Farrell about their fun conversation podcast We Are...

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: Inside The Songs Not Another Love Song Power: Hugh Hefner Doomsday Watch The Long Time Academy Sickbabe Coiled Tipsy Tourism Behind The Desk: The Story of Late Night Get Birding

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 podcast One of the Family. And EastEnders actor Emma Barton joins us to talk about The Petcast from The Blue Cross. We also feature tasty morsels of: BBC Radio London's Dogs and the City BBC Radio 4's My Cat, The Judge The Purrrcast Classic FM's...

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 Moon Under Water. Plus presenter Jaega Wise, and producer Lucy Taylor, take us behind the scenes on Radio 4's The Food Programme. We'll also hear extracts from: The London History Podcast Lasties Brewing After Hours Pub Quiz Try Dry A Woman's...

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 Shamrocks. And we feature snippets of: Car Crash by Eddie Robson This Is Gay from Kirk Flash Am I Normal with Mona Chalabi The Flipside with Paris Lees Bed of Lies from The Telegraph We Were Always Here with Marc Thompson The Log Books with Tash...

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 History of Humanity and the wider challenge of reporting on the Climate Crisis. We also speak to Tom Heap and Anne-Marie Bullock about BBC Radio 4's 39 Ways To Save The Planet and to Jack Marley about The Climate Fight: The World's Biggest Negotiation, a new...

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. Plus, how do the two look back on their award winning Battersea Poltergeist series? Plus we'll have some terrifying drama recommendations, and some sillier Halloween listening. With clips from: Uncanny Children of the Stones The...

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 for audio. Plus Realm Productions on Orphan Black: The Next Chapter. Senior producer Marco Palmieri and head of Audience Development Tara Sonin tell us about the pressures of continuing the television show in podcast form. And we'll hear extracts...

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. We speak to Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn from the Scummy Mummies podcast, which has been running for eight years. And we speak to Tom Price from My Mate Bought a Toaster about those embarrassing, impulsive, or long-forgotten internet...

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 her embarrassing crushes in the name of her new podcast Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith. We also feature snippets of: The Proper Class Podcast Whose Stories? As The Season Turns My Favourite Takeaway with Tom Craine and Cimran Shah Bad Cops from...

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 with meaning and messages. We also listen in to: Poetry Unbound The New Yorker Poetry Podcast The Poetry Exchange Arji's Poetry Pickle Jar The Slowdown with Ada Limon Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast Roaring 20s Radio Poetry Extra The Verb