Castaway

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Clara Amfo May 28, 2020

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On this final episode of season 2 of Castaway, Laura speaks with radio presenter, passionate music-lover and her good mate Clara Amfo. Clara talks about her own podcast 'This City' which celebrates stories from some of London's most recognisable names, as well as sharing her incredibly diverse podcast selection. This includes the pop culture podcast Who Weekly as well as Thirst Aid Kit which inspires a great discussion between Laura and Clara around their celebrity crushes and why it's okay for women to embrace their desires.

Podcasts in this episode include:

This City

Hip Hop Saved My Life

‎And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan

Who Weekly

Thirst Aid Kit

Dissect Podcast (Beyonce series)

Daddy Issues with Angharad George-Carey

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Kate Thornton May 21, 2020

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On this week's episode, Laura chats to the brilliant Kate Thornton who is a true podcast addict. Kate, who started off in journalism and made her mark as the youngest-ever editor of Smash Hits magazine, chats to Laura about her journey in getting to this position and some of the famous faces she's met in her career. In amongst this, Laura and Kate talk through all things podcasts including Kate's own podcast White Wine Question Time, why she believes in the power of therapy taking inspiration from Esther Perel and why she couldn't stop listening to real life drama series The Dropout.

Podcasts in this episode includes:

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

Scroobius Pip's Distraction Pieces

David Tennant Does A Podcast

Where Should We Begin?

The Dropout

White Wine Question Time

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Katherine Ryan May 14, 2020

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On today's episode, Laura gets Castaway with Canadian comedian, writer, presenter, and now actress Katherine Ryan. In this conversation, Katherine talks about the power in using creative outlets like podcasts to explore issues that aren't often spoken about - sharing her own experience of pregnancy loss on her podcast 'Telling Everybody Everything'. Katherine also tells Laura how she's coping in lockdown with her childhood sweetheart and 4 dogs, as well as why she misses the buzz from stand up with a live audience. Laura and Katherine also chat about the right to reply with hecklers, why Katherine is a big fan of Gemma Collins (who, in her words, is the UK version of Mariah Carey!) as well as some brilliant podcast recommendations thrown in such as Emily Dean's Walking The Dog and the mystery podcast of Missing Richard Simmons.

Podcasts in this episode include:

How Was Your Week with Julie Klausner

Having Funlessness with Jen Kirkman

The Gemma Collins Podcast

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean

Missing Richard Simmons

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Jordan Stephens May 07, 2020

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On this week's episode, Laura speaks to the open book that is Jordan Stephens. Jordan found fame as one-half of the duo Rizzle Kicks and has gone on to host two brilliant podcasts about mental health. In this conversation, Jordan tells Laura why he believes that 'honesty is medicine' and why he's drawn to podcasts that delve into the human psych from leaders such as Russell Brand and Brené Brown. Laura and Jordan also talk about cancel culture, the evolution of celebrity and why Jordan has resorted to chatting with his dog in lockdown!

Podcasts in this episode include:

WHOLE TRUTH

Killing It

Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

The Adam Buxton Podcast

Under the Skin with Russell Brand is available every week only on Luminary:

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Munroe Bergdorf Apr 30, 2020

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On today's episode of Castaway, Laura welcomes transgender activist, model and journalist Munroe Bergdorf. In this conversation, Munroe tells Laura about finding her voice and using it to fight against unfair judgements of women, as well as why Gurls Talk Podcast host Adwoa Aboah has been a big support to her. Munroe's podcast choices reveal her fascination with cults and the people who find themselves becoming cult leaders, as well as her view on Tiger King's Carole Baskin (...and spoiler alert, it may not be what you think...!)

Podcasts in this episode include:

Gurls Talk

Feminists Don't Wear Pink

Cults

This is Actually Happening

Joe Exotic: Tiger King

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Frankie Bridge Apr 23, 2020

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This week on Castaway, Laura chats to podcaster, bestselling author of 'Open', member of The Saturdays and presenter, Frankie Bridge. Frankie chats about her TikTok sessions with husband Wayne during this time at home, as well as how she, like the rest of us, can find herself negatively comparing herself to others on social media. Laura and Frankie also speak about how Frankie's band mate Mollie was her first guest on her own podcast 'Open Mind' and how Mollie has been a massive support to Frankie when she had mental health struggles on tour. With some brilliant recommendations of 'Teenage Mixtape' with Joel Dommett and Steve Dunne, and Giovanna Fletcher's 'Happy Mum Happy Baby' podcast, this is a refreshingly open conversation between two friends.

Podcasts in this episode include:

Serial

Open Mind

Happy Mum Happy Baby

Teenage Mixtape

Is It Just Me?

Ctrl Alt Delete

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Jamie Laing Apr 16, 2020

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In this week's episode, Laura chats with fellow podcaster, Made In Chelsea star and Candy Kittens founder - Jamie Laing. Jamie shares how his podcast Private Parts, which is now on its 160th episode, has given him a chance to show his real self, completely unfiltered. Jamie and Laura also bond over their fascination with unsolved mystery podcasts, as well as their shared love of Paul Rudd. This selection, along with the odd box set recommendation thrown in from Laura and Jamie will help see listeners through the next few weeks at home.

Podcasts in this episode include:

Private Parts

Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend

Missing Richard Simmons

Believed

Reply All

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Nicola Coughlan Apr 09, 2020

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This week, Laura is joined by the Irish actress best known for playing Clare Devlin in Derry Girls - Nicola Coughlan. Laura and Nicola share their experiences of moving to London with big dreams and the reality of feeling lonely. Nicola also talks about dealing with knock backs in the industry and how she was actually working at an opticians and living at her parents house when an open call audition gave her her big break. As ever, Laura and Nicola talk about the podcasts Nicola loves including Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness podcast and the Mystery Show, as well as the mystery of Laura's missing matching socks!

Podcasts in this episode include:

Duvet Days Podcast

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

Mystery Show

RuPaul: What's the Tee?

Call Chelsea Peretti

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Nicola Roberts Apr 02, 2020

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This week, Laura is joined by former Girls Aloud singer, latest winner of The Masked Singer and her good friend Nicola Roberts. In this conversation, Nicola shares her favourite podcasts including Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations and The Imposters Club which prompts a really interesting discussion about the impact of the media on Nicola's mental health after she won Popstars The Rivals and how both Laura and Nicola struggle with Imposter Syndrome at times. Just a heads-up, this episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago in a studio, right before the UK went into full lockdown as a result of Covid-19.

Podcasts in this episode include:

Problem Solvers

Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations

The Imposters Club

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Niall Horan Mar 26, 2020

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In this week’s episode, Laura is joined by fellow Irishman and one fifth of the biggest boy band of all time One Direction, Niall Horan. Since his One Direction days, Niall has enjoyed a stellar solo career having just released his latest (chart-topping!) album 'Heartbreak Weather'. As a recent podcast evangelist, Niall invited Laura to his apartment in London to chat everything podcasts over a cuppa, as well how he finds the time between songwriting and busy tour life. From the dulcet tones of Peter Crouch in the Peter Crouch Podcast, to George Ezra and Friends, let's get Castaway with Niall Horan.

Podcasts mentioned in this week's podcast include:

Peter Crouch Podcast

George Ezra and Friends

Table Manners with Jessie Ware

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