PODCASTS

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE.

HOW TO FAIL WITH ELIZABETH DAY

Guests talk about three of their biggest failures in life, which, ultimately, led them to success. Day’s guest list is impeccable, and you will find many pearls of wisdom and comfort through her thoughtful and compassionate questioning. It’s funny, too.

DESERT ISLAND DISCS

Eight tracks, a book and a luxury… You’ll discover great music both new and old and some fascinating insights into the lives of inspirational guests. Yes, it’s one of the longest-running radio shows, but the podcast feels so easy and accessible.

THE SHIFT: ON LIFE AFTER 40 WITH SAM BAKER

Sam talks to a roster of fascinating women about being middle-aged in a world that would quite like to ignore them. The resounding message seems to be that, in spite of a rocky ride, life just keeps getting better.

DUOLINGO SPANISH PODCAST

Each episode tells a compelling real-life story in relatively simple Spanish, interspersed with helpful fill-ins in English. The true stories run the gamut of human interest and emotion and stay with you as much as the Spanish, hopefully, will.

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Claudia Winkleman listens in on one-time, unscripted sessions led by her friend, psychologist Professor Tanya Byron, as she identifies struggles faced by normal people, unlocking the story behind the issue to help find solutions. It’s therapy for the masses.

MODERN LOVE

Originally a column in the New York Times, this is a podcast about ‘stories of love, loss and redemption’. The essayists are regular people whose stories are read by wellknown names. Try not to walk into things as you listen and get lost in the power of human connection.

FEEL BETTER, LIVE MORE

Dr Chatterjee, a GP with over 16 years’ experience, aims to simplify the overcomplicated discussion around health. He chats to experts and provides conversations that are relevant to daily living. The episode on sleep is revelatory.

THE WINGWOMAN

Journalists and best friends Charlie Gowans-Eglinton and Frankie Graddon talk about anything and everything to do with life in your thirties. Their weekly email is always a Sunday treat.