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Endometriosis is a Silent Emergency with Eleanor Thom
June 12, 2026 · 51 minComedian Eleanor Thom struck up a friendship with Emma after they discussed their shared struggles with endometriosis. Eleanor has undergone 12 surgeries for the condition, and the pair have decided to air publicly some of what they say to…
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My Bully Killed His Mum Then Came To My Door with Edd Hedges
June 5, 2026 · 52 minEdd Hedges is a stand up comedian. He grew up in a small village, and was bullied throughout his childhood by a neighbour named Brett. Edd had come back to the village one evening to perform a charity gig. After going to bed at his…
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They Weren't Ready for a Woman Like Me with Victoria Pendleton
May 29, 2026 · 46 minVictoria Pendleton has suffered depression and grief since becoming an Olympic cycling champion. She's come out of it a stronger person, still on the lookout for a challenge. Having won her second Olympic gold medal at her home games in…
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Long Covid Stole My Olympic Dream with Oonagh Cousins
May 22, 2026 · 53 minOonagh Cousins was one of Britain's best rowers, and was awarded a place on Team GB at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But after having Covid and being unable to fully recover, Oonagh lost her place in the squad. Oonagh now lives with Long Covid…
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News: Are We Really Going To Have That Brexit Fight Again?
May 21, 2026 · 39 minAs Labour leadership hopeful Wes Streeting vows to bring the UK back into the EU Emma asks - do we really want to have that fight again? Or is it fair enough if many of us have changed our minds? Would you dob your child in to the…
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My Ex-Husband Controlled My Life with Ruth Dodsworth
May 15, 2026 · 50 minWeather presenter Ruth Dodsworth's ex-husband was jailed in 2021 for coercive control and stalking her. Even though he is now free, he was given a lifetime restraining order stopping him from contacting Ruth or their two children. At times…
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News: Is this chaos worth it?
May 14, 2026 · 27 minWe’re doing a new thing on Ready to Talk: News – a short series of three episodes where we find the news stories that really pique your interest and get us talking. On this episode - what the hell is going on in our politics - have we…
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Sobriety, Shame and Singledom with John Robins
May 8, 2026 · 52 minComedian John Robins talks about how he stopped drinking booze and why he’s happiest alone. He had his last drink in 2022 but only accepted he was an alcoholic after he had quit. John is known for his Edinburgh award-winning stand up shows…