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  • Endometriosis is a Silent Emergency with Eleanor Thom

    June 12, 2026 · 51 min

    Comedian 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…

  • My Bully Killed His Mum Then Came To My Door with Edd Hedges

    June 5, 2026 · 52 min

    Edd 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…

  • They Weren't Ready for a Woman Like Me with Victoria Pendleton

    May 29, 2026 · 46 min

    Victoria 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…

  • Long Covid Stole My Olympic Dream with Oonagh Cousins

    May 22, 2026 · 53 min

    Oonagh 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…

  • News: Are We Really Going To Have That Brexit Fight Again?

    May 21, 2026 · 39 min

    As 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 min

    Weather 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…

  • News: Is this chaos worth it?

    May 14, 2026 · 27 min

    We’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…

  • Sobriety, Shame and Singledom with John Robins

    May 8, 2026 · 52 min

    Comedian 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…

  • News: Why is Middle Class Britain on the rob?

    May 7, 2026 · 31 min

    We'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 all talking. On this episode - why are some in middle class Britain swiping things…

  • Coming soon: Ready to Talk News

    May 5, 2026 · 1 min

    Emma has some exciting news about a special spin-off series, Ready to Talk News, publishing over the next three weeks on Thursdays. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.

  • Prescription Drugs Made Me a Shopping Addict with Sally Gardner

    May 1, 2026 · 52 min

    Author Sally Gardner’s addiction to shopping has cost her £700k. She has only just discovered this compulsive behaviour is side effect of drugs she’s been prescribed for 20 years. Sally is a Carnegie Medal and Costa Children’s Book…

  • I Was My Hero Husband’s Carer with Lindsey Burrow

    April 24, 2026 · 54 min

    Lindsey Burrow’s husband Rob was her childhood sweetheart before he became an England rugby league star. After he got motor neurone disease she became his carer for the final years of his life. Lindsey continued her work as a…

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About the show

Experiences that have reshaped lives. Bold questions, unexpected truths, lots of tea... Emma Barnett invites you into her world for deeply human conversations.