Made Of Human with Sofie Hagen

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74. Stuart Saint - I didn't want to die (Part One) Jan 18, 2018

Show notes

Sofie talks to writer and director Stuart Saint about being diagnosed with HIV and Cancer, Five Star and Madonna being the inspiration for a career in dance, Armistead Maupin, the importance of representation, disagreeing with labels, the link between fear and rebellion and the need for better sex education.

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of serious illness (HIV, Cancer), Bullying

Works mentioned in this episode:

Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin

Big Mouth on Netflix

Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus

Jingle by Bailey Lenart

Produced by Sarah Garvey

A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.

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73. Dr. Cat Pausé #2 - I'm THAT that fat Jan 11, 2018

Show notes

Sofie talks to scholar and fat activist Dr. Cat Pausé about travelling Europe, fat activism, being a scholar, legal discrimination of fat people, science, authenticity and Hamilton.

Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus

Jingle by Bailey Lenart

Produced by Justine Hughes-De Freyman

A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.

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71. Zoe Coombs Marr - LIVE - I never want to be someone's wife Dec 27, 2017

Show notes

Sofie talks to Australian comedian and theatre-maker Zoë Coombs Marr about marrying "a gay dandy Tilda Swinton", political comedy, the trickiness of earnestness, lesbian separatists, a mirage-like cabin in the woods and her character Dave.

Works mentioned in this episode:

Wild Bore by Zoë Coombs Marr, Adrienne Truscott and Ursula Martinez.

Lesbian Nation by Ariel Levy in The New Yorker.

Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus

Jingle by Bailey Lenart

Produced by Sarah Garvey

A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.

Made of Human Podcast online:

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Sofie Hagen online:

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70. Felicity Ward #2 LIVE - Do you ever feel like you just gotta hold on? Dec 20, 2017

Show notes

Sofie talks to returning guest Australian comedian Felicity Ward about the perfect conversation, bad gigs, Lord Buckethead, a "pendulum" of a year, compulsive behaviour, language and curiosity, her sparse Youtube channel, dancing and most importantly – what a 'dag' is.

Stand-up gig against homelessness: http://thecomedystore.co.uk/london/show/stand-up-against-homelessness/

Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus

Jingle by Bailey Lenart

Produced by Sarah Garvey

A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.

Made of Human Podcast online:

Twitter: @podmoh

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Patreon: patreon.com/mohpod

Sofie Hagen online:

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Instagram: @sofiehagendk

69. Jon Ronson - Falling apart in Cannes doesn't count Dec 13, 2017

Show notes

Sofie talks to writer, podcaster and storyteller Jon Ronson about phobias, mismanaging bands, being funny, the lasting impact of bullying, meeting an illegal atom-splitter, having a bad time in Cannes, mental illness and stigma, empathy and power, bespoke porn and dangerous situations.

Works mentioned in this episode:

The Des Bishop Podcast with Maeve Higgins

The Butterfly Effect

Okja

Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus

Jingle by Bailey Lenart

Produced by Sarah Garvey

A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.

Made of Human Podcast online:

Twitter: @podmoh

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Sofie Hagen online:

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Instagram: @sofiehagendk

68. Hadley Fraser - I'm probably emotionally slightly vague Dec 06, 2017

Show notes

Sofie talks to actor and musician Hadley Fraser about starring in Les Miserables and Young Frankenstein, the difference between performing drama and comedy, working with Ross Noble and Mel Brooks, how to cope when things go wrong, his daughter, being sheltered, writing theatre, being busy with good people and defining success.

Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus

Jingle by Bailey Lenart

Produced by Sarah Garvey

A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.

Made of Human Podcast online:

Twitter: @podmoh

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Sofie Hagen online:

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Instagram: @sofiehagendk

67. Josie Long #2 - LIVE - Let's just harness the weirdness Nov 29, 2017

Show notes

In this first ever LIVE episode, Sofie talks to comedian, radio host and podcaster Josie Long about game-changing beauty tips, Dawson's Creek, sexism in comedy, concern trolling, "street racists", being on The Island, how a show not working is like a badly fitting shirt, being in love, Gogglebox and the crushing conformity of public opinion.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Discussion of threats of violence.

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Works mentioned in this episode:

Story of a Secret State by Jan Karski

Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus

Jingle by Bailey Lenart

Produced by Sarah Garvey

A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.

Made of Human Podcast online:

Twitter: @podmoh

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Patreon: patreon.com/mohpod

Sofie Hagen online:

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Instagram: @sofiehagendk

66. Hari Kondabolu - There is nothing wrong with the fetal position Nov 23, 2017

Show notes

Sofie talks to comedian, writer and podcaster Hari Kondabolu about not calling himself an Activist-Comedian, Intersectionality, the "choir" of agreement, The Problem with Apu, being a killjoy, having room to make mistakes on stage, making art while leading a balanced life, knowing your voice, working with refugees as an immigrants rights organiser, touring with Chris Rock, the bureaucracy of comedy and the pros and cons of making fun of Weezer.

Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus

Jingle by Bailey Lenart

Produced by Sarah Garvey

A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.

Made of Human Podcast online:

Twitter: @podmoh

Facebook: facebook.com/madeofhumanpodcast

Web: madeofhumanpodcast.com

Patreon: patreon.com/mohpod

Sofie Hagen online:

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Instagram: @sofiehagendk

65. Charlotte Cooper - People want to see fat bodies dancing Nov 15, 2017

Show notes

Sofie talks to psychotherapist and fat activist Charlotte Cooper about doing a PhD and turning it into a book, the influence of Punk, early fat feminists from the 60's and 70's, the importance of archives, the professionalisation of HAES, co-counselling, the Fattylympics, Michel Foucault, the meaning of self-care and Project Swagger.

Works mentioned in this episode:

Fat Activism: A Radical Social Movement and Fat and Proud by Charlotte Cooper

The Fat Underground

Shadow on a Tightrope by Schoenfielder/Weiser/Mayer

Judy Freespirit Papers

The Fattylympics

Philosopher Michel Foucault

Project O/Swagger

The Adipositivity Project

Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus

Jingle by Bailey Lenart

Produced by Sarah Garvey

A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.

Made of Human Podcast online:

Twitter: @podmoh

Facebook: facebook.com/madeofhumanpodcast

Web: madeofhumanpodcast.com

Patreon: patreon.com/mohpod

Sofie Hagen online:

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Instagram: @sofiehagendk

64. Imriel Morgan - Ugh, people, ick Nov 09, 2017

Show notes

Sofie talks to podcaster, marketing co-ordinator and CEO of ShoutOut network Imriel Morgan about starting a podcast network for people who come from under-represented groups, Melanin Millenials, her new podcast Wanna Be, anthropology, slavery, respect for authority, drunk monkeys, the Haitian revolution and the Spice Girls.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Racism.

Works mentioned in this episode:

Melanin Millenials

Wanna Be podcast

The Gag Reflex

The Bone Woman by Clea Koff

Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus

Jingle by Bailey Lenart

Produced by Sarah Garvey

A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.

Made of Human Podcast online:

Twitter: @podmoh