We have traveled the internet in search of some really different but interesting grief podcasts that I’m sure you will find some comfort or information from. Hopefully, this will help you and your family on the road to healing from the death of your mother. This is if you are open and ready to receive help from others outside of your close-knit circle of friends and family members.
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Griefcast Podcast by Cariad Lloyd
Ep. 1 Adam Buxton
Ep. 2 Jayde Adams
Ep. 3 Jon Harvey
Cariad talks to writer and producer Jon Harvey (The Armando Ianucci show, Time Trumpet, The World of Simon Rich) about the loss of his brother. As ever they discuss grief, London 2012 and having to tell someone else about a death.
Ep. 4 Sara Pascoe
Ep.5 Katy Wix
Ep.6 Mac Twins
Cariad talks to DJ’s, writers and presenters, Alana and Lisa Macfarlane, otherwise known as The Mac Twins. As ever they talk about grief, shock and the difficulties of dealing with death differently to your siblings.
Ep.7 Beth Rylance
Cariad talks to actor and comedian Beth Rylance (School of Comedy, Plebs, Cardinal Burns) about the death of her mum. As ever they talk about grief, memories and what not to say to young children.
Ep.8 David Baddiel
Cariad talks to comedian and writer David Baddiel (Newman & Baddiel, Fantasy Football League, The Infidel, Three Lions, a lot of stuff) about the sudden death of his mum. As ever they talk about grief, making art out of pain and his Dad’s ongoing dementia.
Ep.9 Kayleigh Llewellyn
Cariad talks to writer, comedian + improviser Kayleigh Llewellyn (BAFTA Rocliffe, Stella, Hospital People, Casualty) about a year in her life which was filled with grief. Kayleigh lost several members of her family over a brief period, from her Nan to her nephew and she talks with true courage about a horrific time. As ever they discuss grief, Hells Angels + forgiving yourself.
Ep.10 Jack Rooke
Cariad talks to comedian and documentary maker Jack Rooke (Good Grief, BBC3’s Happy Man, Happy Hour) about his Dad’s death from cancer and his friend’s suicide. As ever they discuss grief, teenagers and having the anger.
Ep. 11 Amy Hoggart
Cariad talks to comedian and writer Amy Hoggart (Almost Royal, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) about her dad’s death from Pancreatic cancer in 2014. As ever they discuss grief, guilt + kundalini yoga.
Ep.12 Susan Wokoma
Cariad talks to actress and writer Susan Wokoma (Crashing, Crazyhead, Chewing Gum, Half A Yellow Sun) about her Dad’s death from a stroke in 2012. As ever they discuss grief, being far away + whatsapp.
Ep.13 Adam Riches
Cariad talks to comedian and writer Adam Riches (Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Top Coppers, The Detectorists) about his Dad’s death from pneumonia, after suffering with Dementia in a care home. As ever they discuss grief, funerals + shaving.
Ep. 14 Robert Webb
Cariad talks to comedian, writer and actor Robert Webb (Peep Show, Back, Confetti, The Mitchell & Webb look) about his Mum’s death from breast cancer when he was seventeen. As ever they discuss grief, silence and Dallas.
Ep. 15 Julia Samuel
Cariad talks to grief psychotherapist and paediatric counsellor Julia Samuel, who recently wrote, Grief Works, about her experiences of working with the bereaved. As it’s coming up to Christmas, which can be a fairly hard time for those in the club, this is a special episode trying to offer some support to those struggling right now and also for those trying to help someone through it. As ever they discuss grief, what not to say
+ trying to look after yourself.
Ep. 16 Griefcast Live
Cariad talks to stand-up comedians Nish Kumar, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean + Phil Wang in this special live episode, recorded at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival in May 2017. As ever they discuss grief, last words + forcing people to listen to Bob Dylan.
Ep. 17 Hatty Ashdown
Cariad talks to stand-up comedian and radio presenter Hatty Ashdown (The Other Woman Show, Give Out Girls, Screaming with Laughter) about her Mum’s death from breast cancer in 2015 and her Dad’s death when she was a teenager. As ever they discuss grief, being the youngest + finding a good Toby Carvery.
Ep.18 Emily Dean
Cariad talks to radio presenter, writer and podcaster Emily Dean (Frank Skinner’s co-host on Absolute Radio, InStyle, Walking The Dog Times podcast), about the death of her sister Rachael from cancer and the subsequent death of both her parents. As ever they discuss grief, intensive care + finding that perfect funeral outfit.
Ep. 19 Lou Conran
Cariad talks to stand-up and writer Lou Conran (BBC New Talent Hot List, Standard Issue Magazine, Sarah Millican tour support), about the death of her baby, when Lou was just five and a half months pregnant. As ever they discuss grief, ashes + going to the right funeral.
Ep.20 Gemma Whelan
Cariad talks to actor and comedian Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones, The Crown, Uncle, Upstart Crow), about her Dad who died of cancer in 2016. As ever they discuss grief, pregnancy + wailing like a siren.
Ep.21 Michael Legge
Cariad talks to stand up comedian Michael Legge (Do The Right Thing, Vitriola Music, Stewart Lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience), about his dog Jerk, who died in 2017. As ever they discuss grief, walking + holiday romances.
Ep. 22 John-Luke Roberts
Cariad talks to stand up and write John-Luke Roberts (ACMS, Bull, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks) about his dad who died in 2014. As ever they discuss grief, making art out of the dead + sweat.
Ep.23 Jen Offord
Cariad talks to writer and podcaster Jen Offord (Standard Issue, Inspire A Jen) about the death of her brother from suicide while she was at University. As ever they discuss grief, moving the family table + wheat schnapps.
Ep. 24 Eshaan Akbar
Cariad talks to stand-up and writer Eshaan Akbar (So You Think You’re Funny, BBC R4’s The Now Show) about the passing of his mother in 2014. As ever they discuss grief, funerals + Costco.
Ep. 25 Meshel Laurie
Cariad talks to comic, writer, radio presenter + podcaster Meshel Laurie (Stand-up!, The Circle, The Project, The Whore Whisperer) about her experiences of death as a palliative care volunteer. As ever they discuss grief, care homes + being in a double act with the Dalai Lama.
Ep. 26 Sam Bain
Cariad talks to writer Sam Bain (Peep Show, Fresh Meat, Ill Behaviour) about his Dad’s death when he was 10. As ever they discuss grief, memories + Interflora.
Ep. 27 Nikesh Shukla
Cariad talks to writer Nikesh Shukla (Coconut Unlimited, Meatspace, The One Who Wrote Destiny, Costa First Novel Award Nominee) about the death of his mother in 2010. As ever they discuss grief, shopping lists + cooking your childhood.
Ep. 28 Deborah Frances-White
Cariad talks to comedian, writer + podcaster Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist, Global Pillage, BBC R4’s Rolls the Dice) about the death of her Father in 2003. As ever they discuss grief, long haul flights + Jesus-shaming
Ep. 29 Tom Ward
Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Tom Ward (Comedy Central’s Live At The Comedy Store, Chortle Best Newcomer, tour support for Joe Lycett) about the death of his Father in 2006. As ever they discuss grief, gravestones + charity shops.
Ep. 30 Griefcast Live
Cariad talks to award-winning journalist Dolly Alderton (The High Low, Everything I Know About Love), stand up Ahir Shah (Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee) + comedian and writer Gráinne Maguire (The Now Show, Question Time) in this special live episode, recorded at the Barts Pathology Musuem as part of their Funeral March season. As ever they discuss grief, wakes + finding a good Medium.
Ep. 31 Sunday Bonus Live
We had so much fun at our recent Live recording having cheery chats about death, we ran out of time. So, here is a special Bonus Show with some more Grief chat from Dolly, Ahir + Gráinne, plus some questions from the Griefcast audience.
Ep.32 Bobby Mair
Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Bobby Mair (8 out of 10 Cats, Russell Howard’s Good News, Bobby & Harriet Get Married) about the death of his biological Mother, as well as the death of his adopted Mother. As ever they discuss grief, facebook + apologising to the people in shops you’ve shouted at.
Ep. 33 Frog Stone
Cariad talks to actor and writer Frog Stone (Bucket, Fresh Meat, Peep Show, Extras) about the death of her Father in 2014. As ever they discuss grief, tempers + what not to write on a card.
Ep. 34 Tom Price
Cariad talks to comic, actor + DJ Tom Price (Torchwood, Episodes, Victoria, Magic FM) about the death of his Dad when he was 13. As ever they discuss grief, school + Nick Faldo.
Ep.35 Hannah Dunleavy
Cariad talks to journalist + writer Hannah Dunleavy (BBC, Standard Issue Podcast) about the death of her Dad in 2016. As ever they discuss grief, parking + why holly on a coffin can be dangerous.
Ep. 36 Lauren Silver
Cariad talks to clown, actor + improviser Lauren Silver (Tall Stories, Ecole Phillipe Gaulier) about the death of her Dad when she was seventeen. As ever they discuss grief, death anxiety + panicking when people take too long on the toilet.
Ep. 37 Clover Stroud
Cariad talks to journalist and author Clover Stroud (The Wild Other, The Times, The Spectator) about the horse riding accident that left her Mother severely brain damaged when Clover was a teenager and the subsequent years of care, till her Mother’s eventual death in 2013. As ever they discuss grief, motherhood and only being able to do intense chats.
Ep. 38 Adam Meggido
Cariad talks to improviser, writer + director Adam Meggido (Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Burlesque) about the death of his Father at the start of this year, whilst he was directing a 50 hour improvised play and the death of his Mother eighteen years ago from Breast Cancer. As ever they talk grief, stoicism + jazz hands at a funeral.
Ep. 39 Sara Barron
Cariad talks to stand up and writer Sara Barron (Vanity Fair, The Moth, The Harm in Asking) about her IVF treatment in and the miscarriage she suffered during one of the rounds. As ever they talk grief, hope + frozen yoghurt.
Ep. 40 Ed Morrish
Cariad talks to radio producer Ed Morrish (The News Quiz, The Now Show, John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme)about his Mum who died of ovarian cancer in 2006 and his Dad who died of a heart attack, just two years later. As ever they talk grief, coming home + when the funeral director gets a little too jokey.
Ep. 41 Shelley Gilbert
Cariad talks to Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, a psychotherapist who established the charity, Grief Encounter in 2003 to help children cope with grief and bereavement. Shelley also talked about her own grief, from the death of her parents. Her Mother who died of cancer when she was four and her Father, who died when she was nine of a heart attack. As ever they talk grief, talking to grieving children + Mr Good Grief.
Ep. 42 Robin Ince
Cariad talks to stand-up and writer, Robin Ince (Infinite Monkey Cage, Book Shambles, Nerdstock) about his Mum who died two and a half years ago. She suffered a severe car accident when Robin was three years old and Robin talks about the complications from that event that eventually led to her death. As ever they talk grief, The Little Prince + admiring the power of immodium.
Ep. 43 Jess Fostekew
Cariad talks to stand-up, writer, actor and podcaster Jess Fostekew (Motherland, Guilty Feminist, Hoovering) about her Nana who died when Jess was in her early twenties. Jess’s Nana, Helinda was born and raised in Austria during the rise of Hitler and they talk about the complications of loving a Grandparent whilst trying to understand their past. As ever they talk grief, how to rude someone + the best way to eat jam.
Ep. 44 Rebecca Peyton
Cariad talks to actor and writer Rebecca Peyton (Eastenders, Casualty, Sometimes I Laugh Like My Sister) about her Father who died in a road accident when she was six and her sister Kate, who was who was killed whilst working as a journalist in Somalia in 2005. As ever they talk grief, gin + showing off.
Ep. 45 Meryl O’Rourke
Cariad talks to stand-up and writer Meryl O’Rourke (Frankie Boyle tour support, BBC R4) about her Father, who died when she was seven of a heart attack and her Mother, who died when she was twenty-four of heart complications. As ever they talk grief, judgement + My So-Called Life.
Ep.46 Robin Clyfan
Cariad talks to comedian and writer Robin Clyfan (BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show, Newsjack, Vice) about his Mum who died eighteen months ago of an extremely rare blood cancer. As ever they talk grief, denial + alternative therapies.
Ep. 47 Suzi Ruffell
Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Suzi Ruffell (Mock The Week, Live from the BBC, The Now Show) about her Nan who died last year. As ever they talk grief, saying goodbye + Hollywood moments.
Ep. 48 Robert Popper
Cariad talks to writer and producer Robert Popper (Friday Night Dinner, Look Around You, Timewaster Letters) about his Grandma. As ever they talk grief, impressions + eating onions.
Ep. 49 Aisling Bea
Cariad talks to actor, writer and comedian Aisling Bea (8 Out of 10 Cats, The Fall, Netflix’s Comedy Line Up) about her Father, who took his own life when she was a child. As ever they talk grief, forgiveness + how much they love their therapists.
Ep. 50 Gary Andrews
Cariad talks to illustrator and animator Gary Andrews (Private Eye, Disney, Doodle a Day) about his wife Joy, who died of Sepsis in 2017. As ever they talk grief, parenting + doodling your way through pain.
Ep. 51 Sian Harries
Cariad talks to writer and broadcaster Sian Harries (Man Down, The Tourist Trap, Here Be Dragons) about her Grandparents, Betty and Glyn. As ever they talk grief, isolation + cookbooks.
Ep. 52 Sophie Black
Cariad talks to writer and podcaster Sophie Black (The Trap Door, Anna + Kat, Short Cuts) about her Mum, who died in 2012. As ever they talk grief, big brothers + chaos.
Ep 53. Griefcast London Live
Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Dane Baptiste (Edinburgh Award Nominee, Sunny D), podcaster and writer Erin Gibson (Throwing Shade, Feminasty) and podcaster and QI Elf Andrew Hunter Murray (No Such Thing As A Fish, The Mash Report) in this special live episode from the London Podcast Festival at Kings Place. As ever they talk grief, funeral plans + where Andy should spread his ashes.
Ep. 54 Ana Matronic
Cariad talks to musician, broadcaster + author Ana Matronic (Scissor Sisters, Robot Takeover, BBC Radio 2) about her Dad, Robert, who died from AIDS when she was a teenager and the other friends she’s lost along the way. As ever they talk grief, communities + Drag Mothers.
Ep. 55 Julia Raeside
Cariad talks to journalist and podcaster Julia Raeside (Guardian, Talk Radio, BBC Radio 2) about her brother Colin, who died of oesteosarcoma and her Dad, Jim who died of PSP. As ever they talk grief, saying goodbye + marathons.
Ep. 56 Jason Hazeley
Cariad talks to writer and podcaster Jason Hazeley (Philomena Cunk, Ladybird Book for Grown Ups, Paddington, Agendum) about his Dad, who died in Spain in 2012. As ever they talk grief, leaving your body to science + postboxes.
Ep. 57 Kayleigh Llewellyn (returns)
Cariad talks again to writer and performer Kayleigh Llewellyn (In My Skin, Stella, BAFTA Rocliffe). Kayleigh came on the show before (Episode 9) to talk about losing six members of her family in a year. There was a lot to cover and so Cariad wanted to bring Kayleigh back in to talk about her grief journey and how it’s progressed since then. As ever they talk grief, anxiety + psychics.
Ep. 58 Kim Sherwood
Cariad talks to writer Kim Sherwood (Testament, Bath Novel Award 2018) about the death of her Grandfather, the actor George Baker, who died in 2011 and how his death and her experiences of grief had inspired her to write her first novel, Testament. As ever they talk grief, self confidence + male only staircases.
Ep. 59 Yasmine Akram
Cariad talks to actor and writer Yasmine Akram (Sherlock, There She Goes, Lovesick) about her Dad who died four years ago and her Aunt Bernadette, who died when she was in her 20s. As ever they talk grief, Landmark Forum + Abba.
Ep. 60 Griefcast BFI Live
Cariad talks to broadcaster and writer Emma Freud (Loose Ends, Comic Relief, Four Weddings and a Funeral) and stand-up comedian Katherine Ryan (Your Face or Mine, In Trouble, Taskmaster) in this special live episode from the Podstock festival at the BFI in London. As ever they talk grief, funeral cars + Army of Sass.
Ep. 61 Anneka Rice
Cariad talks to broadcaster and artist Anneka Rice about her friend who died when Anneka was in her early 30s and the other losses she’s dealt with in her life. As ever they talk grief, archiving + painting with ashes.
Ep.62 Dawn O’Porter
Cariad talks to writer Dawn O’Porter (The Cows, Paper Aeroplanes, Goose) about her Mum who died of breast cancer when she was seven. As ever they talk grief, childhood + missing walls.
Ep. 63 Griefcast Dulwich Live
Cariad talks to comedian and improviser Steen Raskopoulos (Top Coppers, Whose Line Is It Anyway?), comedian and improviser Sophie Duker (The News Quiz, Riot Girls) and comedian and writer Stevie Martin (Nobody Panic, Massive Dad) in this special live episode from the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London. As ever they talk grief, death by Ferrari + your parent’s death plans.
Ep. 64 Griefcast Hightlights (Part 1)
It’s coming to the end of 2018, and inspired by the brilliant Two Shot Podcast, this week and next week, we will be choosing some of our favourite clips from all the cheery chats about death we’ve had, since we started in 2016.
Ep. 65 Griefcast Hightlights (Part 2)
It’s coming to the end of 2018, and inspired by the brilliant Two Shot Podcast, this week and last week, we chose some of our favourite clips from all the cheery chats about death we’ve had, since we started in 2016.
Ep. 66 Lucy Porter
Cariad talks to stand up and writer Lucy Porter (Qi, Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo) about three deaths she experienced over three years, her Mother-in-Law, her Father and her Mother. As ever they talk grief, parenthood + helpful builders.
Ep. 67 Anna Whitehouse
Cariad talks to writer and journalist Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka (Parenting the Shit Out of Life, Tedx, Dirty Mother Pukka) about the five lives she lost on the journey to becoming a Mother. As ever they talk grief, miscarriages + black tears.
Ep. 68 Poorna Bell
Cariad talks to writer and journalist Poorna Bell (Chase the Rainbow, In Search of Silence) about her husband Rob, who took his own life in 2015. As ever they talk grief, strength and how to survive awkward conversations.
Ep. 69 Mark O’Sullivan
Cariad talks to writer and actor Mark O’Sullivan (Lee & Dean) about his Dad, who died when he was fifteen and his Mum, who died when he was twenty. As ever they talk grief, broken radios + Terry Wogan.
Ep. 70 Brona C Titley
Cariad talks to writer and actor Brona C Titley (Tracey Breaks the News, The Reluctant Landlord, Women on the Verge) about her friend Ciarra who died in a motorcycle accident when she was twenty-five. As ever they talk grief, letting go + how to deliver flowers.
Ep. 71 Carrie Quinlan
Cariad talks to writer and actor Carrie Quinlan (John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme, Miranda, The News Quiz) about her Father, who died of cancer ten years ago. As ever they talk grief, siblings + gathering the war council.
Ep.72 Paul Mayhew-Archer
Cariad talks to writer, producer and stand-up Paul Mayhew-Archer (The Vicar of Dibley, Miranda, Drop the Dead Donkey) about his Mother, who died of cancer in his early twenties. As ever they talk grief, Parkinson’s + heading to Sweden.
Ep. 73 Charlie Russell
Cariad talks to actor and improviser Charlie Russell (Mischief Theatre, The Play that Goes Wrong, A Comedy About a Bank Robbery) about her Mum, who died on her 18th Birthday. As ever they talk grief, mental health and going to the Ball.
Ep. 74 Robyn Hollingworth
Cariad talks to writer Robyn Hollingworth (My Mad Dad) about her Mum, who died of cancer and her Dad, who died of dementia, ten years ago. As ever they talk grief, memory + dancing.
Ep.75 Paul Burke
Cariad talks to writer and copywriter Paul Burke (Father Frank, The Man Who Fell in Love With His Wife) about his Dad and his Mum. As ever they talk grief, London life and Raleigh choppers.
Ep.76 Felix White
Cariad talks to musician and writer Felix White about his Mum, who died of MS when he was seventeen. As ever they talk grief, saying goodbye and Madge from Neighbours.
Ep. 77 Thea Lim
Cariad talks to writer Thea Lim (An Ocean of Minutes, Soctiabank Giller Prize Nominee) about her Father-in-Law who died of Liver cancer. As ever they talk grief, micro-management + faraway losses.
Ep. 78 Rosa Hoskins
Cariad talks to actor, writer + fashion journalist, Rosa Hoskins about her Father, the actor Bob Hoskins, who died five years ago. As ever they talk grief, mental health + falling clocks.
Ep. 79 Emer McLysaght
Cariad talks to writer Emer McLysaght (Oh My God What A Complete Aisling, The Importance of Being Aisling) about her Dad, who died eleven years ago. As ever they talk grief, chair politics + Neil Diamond.
Ep. 80 Griefcast Stockholm Live
Cariad talks to comedian + presenter Victor Linner (Morgonpasset P3), radio legend Annika Lantz (Kara Annika, Lantzkampen), and comedian and podcaster Jonathan Rollins (Power Meeting) in this special live episode in association with Sveriges Radio, recorded at Stockholm’s Poddfest in March 2019. As ever they talk grief, barbecues + rollercoasters.
Ep. 81 Samantha Baines
Cariad talks to comedian, writer and broadcaster Samantha Baines (The Crown, Magic Mike Live, BBC Radio 4) about her Dad, who died three years ago. As ever they talk grief, radios + hen dos.
Ep. 82 Arthur Smith
Cariad talks to stand up, writer + broadcaster Arthur Smith (BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club, actual legend) about his Dad, Sid Smith and other losses he’s had along the way. As ever they talk grief, Colditz + coppers.
Ep. 83 Sofie Hagen
Cariad talks to stand up, writer + podcaster Sofie Hagen (Fosters Best Newcomer, Made of Human, Guilty Feminist) about her Grandad and other losses she’s experienced. As ever they talk grief, winning at therapy + crying.
Ep. 84 Sali Hughes
Cariad talks to journalist, writer + broadcaster, Sali Hughes (Guardian, Pretty Honest, Our Rainbow Queen) about her Father, her friend Carey Lander from the band Camera Obscura and her Mother. Sali was estranged from her Mother for thirteen years, although they did see each other before she died, this episode deals with grief when you aren’t speaking to the family member anymore, in case that may be hard for anyone to hear. As ever they talk grief, friendship + unfinished business.
Ep.85 Simon Thomas
Cariad talks to writer and presenter Simon Thomas (Blue Peter, Sky Sports, Love Interrupted) about his wife Gemma, who died of blood cancer in 2017. Simon talks about the incredible shock he suffered after his wife’s very sudden death, helping his son process what had happened and how he got through the first year without Gemma. As ever they talk through grief, shock + McDonalds.
Ep.86 Griefcast LOROS Hospice Live
Cariad talks to stand-up comedians Greg Davies (Man Down, Taskmaster) + Barry Castagnola (Neckface, Experimental) in this special live episode in association with LOROS Hospice, recorded live in Leicester in May 2019. As ever they talk grief, remembering voices + seagulls.
Ep. 87 Jayson Greene
Cariad talks to writer and music journalist Jayson Greene (Once More We Saw Stars) about his daughter Greta, who died when she was hit by a piece of falling masonry when she was two years old. Jayson talks profoundly and deeply about the pain his family went through, the media intrusion into their lives and how they moved through those days, into the world of becoming parents again. As ever they talk grief, the meaning of tragedy + newspapers.
Ep. 88 Barunka O’Shaughnessy
Cariad talks to comedy writer and actor Barunka O’Shaughnessy (The Mighty Boosh, Time Wasters, Hunderby) about her Father, who died of throat cancer just before the birth of her daughter. Barunka hadn’t had any contact with him since she was a child, until he got in touch to inform her he was dying. As ever they talk grief, the 1960s + recognition.
Ep. 89 Dustin Lance Black
Cariad talks to writer, director and producer Dustin Lance Black (Milk, Mamas Boy, Surrogacy: The final frontier) about his brother, who died of bowel cancer and his mum who died a few years after. As ever they talk grief, politics + whiskey.
Ep. 90 Olga Koch
Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Olga Koch (Fosters Best Newcomer, The Now Show) about her Grandmother, who died in Moscow, when Olga and her family were no longer able to live there. As ever they talk grief, communism + skype.
Ep. 91 Dr Kathryn Mannix
Cariad talks to writer + former palliative care consultant Dr Kathryn Mannix (Sunday Times Bestseller, With The End In Mind) about her work in palliative care, her book + how we can all prep for death. As ever they talk grief, road maps + saying goodbye.
Ep. 92 Anna Lyons
Cariad talks to death doula and founder of Life.Death.Whatever about her work; from helping people come to terms with their own deaths to supporting grieving families. As ever they talk grief, crossing the street + gelato.
Ep. 93 Zoe Clark
Cariad talks to writer and campaigner Zoe Clark-Coates from the baby loss charity, Saying Goodbye. Zoe set up Saying Goodbye as part of the Mariposa Trust, after suffering her own five baby losses during pregnancy. Saying Goodbye helps anyone who has lost a baby, at any stage of pregnancy, birth or infancy. As ever they talk grief, asking their name + the power of talking.
Ep. 94 Edith Bowman
Cariad talks to broadcaster, writer + podcaster Edith Bowman (BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, Soundtracking) about her Grandad Bowman, who helped raise her as a child. As ever they talk grief, closing the door + waving cars by.
Ep. 95 Joel Golby
Cariad talks to writer Joel Golby (Vice, Guardian, Heat) about his Dad who died when he was fifteen and his Mum, who died ten years later when he was twenty-five. As ever they talk grief, tidying up + changing rooms.
Ep. 96 Griefcast Underbelly Live
Cariad talks to stand-up comedian and podcasters Geoff Lloyd (Reasons to be Cheerful, Adrift), Josie Long (Shortcuts, Celebrity Masterchef) and Camille Ucan (Birthday Girls House Party, Lee & Dean) in this special live episode as part of the Underbelly Festival on the Southbank. Recorded in July 2019. As ever they talk grief, knickers + sponsored funerals.
Ep. 97 Chimene Suleyman
Cariad talks to writer + poet Chimene Suleyman (Outside Looking On, The Good Immigrant USA) about her Grandfather, who died before she was born in the 1960s during a period of the Cypriot civil war. As ever they talk grief, conflict + going grey.
Ep. 98 Sophie Ratcliffe
Cariad talks to writer + academic Sophie Ratcliffe (The Lost Properties of Love) about her Dad, who died from skin cancer when she was thirteen. As ever they talk grief, teenage diaries + honest funerals.
Ep. 99 Griefcast Latitude Live
Cariad talks to stand-up comedians Tom Allen (Great British Bake Off Extra Slice, You’re Fired), Tez Ilyas (Tez Talks, Tez O’Clock Show, Man like Mobeen) + Vanessa Hammick (The Golden Path) in this special live episode as part of the Latitude Festival, recorded in July 2019. As ever they talk grief, Sondheim + Victorian funerals.
Ep. 100 Fi Glover
EPISODE 100! Thank you all so so much for listening and keeping this conversation going, I am so grateful to each and every Griefster and those here to learn how to support the club.
Ep. 101 Richard Beard
This week Cariad talks to writer Richard Beard (The Day That Went Missing, Lazarus) about his brother, Nicky, who drowned on a family holiday when he was eleven years old. As ever they talk grief, narrative + how the body remembers.
Ep. 102 Charlie Mackesy
This week Cariad talks to artist Charlie Mackesy, we remember Charlie’s friend who died when he was eighteen, his Dad and his dog Dill. As ever they talk grief, drawing + streaking.
Ep. 103 Olivia Williams
This week Cariad talks to actress Olivia Williams (Sixth Sense, Dolls House, An Education) about her Dad who died six years ago. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month and Olivia was recently diagnosed with a cancer in her pancreas. Although her cancer wasn’t officially pancreatic cancer, there are so few survivors of PC that Pancreatic Cancer UK have asked her to talk about her experience to raise awareness of the disease. As ever they talk grief, morgues + Bonne Maman jars.
Ep. 104 Carmen Lynch
This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Carmen Lynch (David Letterman, Conan, Inside Amy Schumer) about her experience during the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York, where she was working at the time. As ever they talk grief, shock + reunions.
Ep. 105 London Podcast Festival
Cariad talks to stand-up comedians Jenny Bede (Lovesick, Humans), Tom Parry (Pappys, Best Edinburgh Newcomer) + Kemah Bob (Guilty Feminist, Now Show) in this special live episode as part of the London Podcast Festival in September 2019. As ever they talk grief, Tiger Tiger + toilet blockage.
Ep. 106 Mike McShane
This week Cariad talks to actor + improviser Mike McShane (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Office Space) about his experience of grief in his life and specially his relationship with his Mum. As ever they talk grief, nuns on crutches + moonlight riding.
Ep. 107 Griefcast Hospital Live
Cariad talks to stand-up comedians Heidi Regan (Guilty Feminist, R4’s Grownupland), Rajiv Karia (BBC New Comedy Award shortlist) + Glenn Moore (Mock the Week, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee) in this special live episode from Guys & St.Thomas’s hospital in association with the Palliative Care Team as part of the Lets Talk: Ending Life Care Conversations. As ever they talk grief, Robin Hood + bridesmaids.
Ep. 108 Griefcast Hightlights (Part 3)
It’s nearing the end of 2019, Griefcast is nearly three! As we head for festive times, which can be so hard for us Grieftsers, we’ve decided to choose some of our highlights of this year to get us through the dark nights.
Ep. 109 Griefcast Hightlights (Part 4)
It’s nearing the end of 2019, Griefcast is nearly three! As we head for festive times, which can be so hard for us Grieftsers, we’ve decided to choose some of our highlights of this year to get us through the dark nights.
Self-Led Grief Podcast
Self- Led Grief Podcast
Atheism: Grief and Loss Without GOD
Atheism
Atheism: Grief and Loss without GOD
Non-Religious And Grief
Grief Without Belief: How to Deal With Death as an Atheist