Alan Carr's foray into wine connoisseurship is underway with his new podcast, "Bottoms Up", where he teams up with comedian Lee Peart to dish out witty banter and explore the world of wine. The pair's chemistry shines through as they tackle tastings, reader dilemmas, and a Q&A session with wine expert Tom Gilbey.
In another episode of this popular podcast series, "The Girlfriends: Untouchable", the focus shifts from a group of women who all dated the same abusive man to a Kansas police detective, Roger Golubski, who abused Black women and targeted their families. This latest installment delves deeper into the complexities of abuse and its impact on victims.
Meanwhile, music enthusiasts can look forward to "Music Makes Us", hosted by Kathleen Hanna, which explores the world of music through interviews with artists and industry insiders. The show's first guest is Paramore's Hayley Williams, who opens up about her musical influences and experiences.
For fans of classic literature, David Suchet's narration brings Charles Dickens's spine-tingling tales to life in "Charles Dickens' Ghost Stories". This week, the series features seven ghost stories, including "The Signalman" and "A Christmas Carol".
Lastly, "The Bomb" takes a gripping look at the Cuban missile crisis through the descendants of its two protagonists, Nina Khrushcheva and Max Kennedy. The BBC Sounds podcast charts this pivotal moment in history with unprecedented access to family archives.
All three podcasts are available weekly on various platforms, making it easy for listeners to stay up-to-date with their latest episodes.
In another episode of this popular podcast series, "The Girlfriends: Untouchable", the focus shifts from a group of women who all dated the same abusive man to a Kansas police detective, Roger Golubski, who abused Black women and targeted their families. This latest installment delves deeper into the complexities of abuse and its impact on victims.
Meanwhile, music enthusiasts can look forward to "Music Makes Us", hosted by Kathleen Hanna, which explores the world of music through interviews with artists and industry insiders. The show's first guest is Paramore's Hayley Williams, who opens up about her musical influences and experiences.
For fans of classic literature, David Suchet's narration brings Charles Dickens's spine-tingling tales to life in "Charles Dickens' Ghost Stories". This week, the series features seven ghost stories, including "The Signalman" and "A Christmas Carol".
Lastly, "The Bomb" takes a gripping look at the Cuban missile crisis through the descendants of its two protagonists, Nina Khrushcheva and Max Kennedy. The BBC Sounds podcast charts this pivotal moment in history with unprecedented access to family archives.
All three podcasts are available weekly on various platforms, making it easy for listeners to stay up-to-date with their latest episodes.
I mean don't get me wrong they're great and all but can't we just have one day where no one is talking about wine or abuse or music?! I need a break from it all, you know? 
My therapist says I need to find some new hobbies to fill my free time, maybe something like knitting or gardening 
. Anyway, I did listen to that latest episode of "The Girlfriends" and it's honestly so heartbreaking 
Nina Khrushcheva's family is literally from the same people as mine, weirdly 
we both have Russian heritage but my grandma was never part of the actual Soviet elite... guess that's a topic for another time lol.
but at the same time I'm thinking maybe they're a bit too serious for my taste... Like, I get that the "Bottoms Up" podcast is meant to be fun and all but some of the stuff they're talking about is pretty heavy, you know? And on the other hand, it's also awesome that there are podcasts exploring important topics like abuse and its impact – we really need more conversations like that 
. I'm not sure if I want to listen to a podcast hosted by someone who's basically just a musician, though... I mean, what does Hayley Williams know about, like, the wine industry or something? 
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anyway i think its cool that Kathleen Hanna is hosting "Music Makes Us" - she's an iconic figure in the punk rock scene 
Paramore's Hayley Williams is so talented, but i'm not sure if i'd wanna listen to her music 24/7 
gotta say though, Alan Carr as a wine connoisseur is just too funny 
i love how he does these tastings with his friend lee peart they're like two old mates having a laugh while drinking good stuff 
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. But on a more serious note, I'm so glad they're tackling tough topics like abuse in "The Girlfriends: Untouchable". It's so important to shed light on these issues and support the victims.
. Hayley Williams' chat about her influences and experiences had me totally inspired! As for bookworms, David Suchet's narration of Charles Dickens' ghost stories is giving me all the chills 
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. Can't wait to dive into these podcasts and see what other gems they've got in store! 
and I'm HOOKED 
nina khrushcheva's great aunt was literally next door to max kennedy lol 
he and Lee Peart are like two peas in a pod, always cracking each other up while still being super knowledgeable about wine. It's great to see comedians getting involved in conversations that aren't just laugh-out-loud funny but also informative and thought-provoking.