Character Study
Freya BromleyEveryone plays a character, right? Welcome to Character Study the podcast that explores how creativity shapes our lives. Each episode, author Freya Bromley talks to artists of every discipline about how turning their life into material changed how they see themselves. Whether we’re writing autofiction, standup or lyrics, what can we say in our work that we could never say as ourselves? And what do... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsPerforming Arts | |||
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Novelist Jem Calder reads from I Want You to Be Happy in this passage episode of Character Study, a scene about a hundred pages in, as his two characters go on early dates and feel each other out across a pub table by the river.
Jem and Freya talk a... more
Novelist Jem Calder joins Freya to talk about I Want You to Be Happy, his debut novel about two people trying to fall in love while everything around them is engineered to distract them. Jem’s writing career started with Sally Rooney emailing him abo... more
Poet Will Harris reads Speakee Stonehenge, an exclusive sneak peek into the collection of poems he is currently working on, Speakee.
It's a piece that keeps circling back on itself, returning to the same small moment in a room full of people, and ea... more
Poet Will Harris joins Freya to talk about writing a whole collection around a brother he never had. Will, who won the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, tells Freya where that idea came from: a hunch that people with siblings remember their ch... more
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- A Balm
Rare to listen to a podcast that’s so wise and funny. Easy five stars.
Apple Podcasts5Lucas Oakeley
United Kingdoma month ago - Interesting & honest conversations
Loved the discussion between Freya and Hannah on the ethics and implications of writing a memoir
Apple Podcasts5___JoannaUnited Kingdom3 months ago - New Favourite Pod
Interesting subject for a pod , Freya’s a natural host. The Hannah Murray ep hooked me in
Apple Podcasts5Jt_1989United Kingdom3 months ago - So intriguing and thought-provoking
I loooovee listening to Freya’s voice! She is such a good interviewer and has great questions and it’s just a great listen to get you thinking more about yourself and your narrative, etc….. x x x MORE PLEASE!
Apple Podcasts5mimitho347
United States3 months ago - 🎙️
Loved being a part of this ❤️
Apple Podcasts5em_ganUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #114 | United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #7 |  Philippines/Arts/Books |
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Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Ukraine/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Israel/Arts/Books |
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What is Character Study about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on how personal life, creativity, and craft intersect across disciplines, from writing autofiction to standup and lyrics. Each episode features candid conversations with artists about turning life into material, the boundaries between self and character, and what it costs to share intimate work with partners, colleagues, and audiences. The format often blends live readings, craft discussions, and practical insights for writers and creators, making it especially valuable for listeners who want behind-the-scenes perspective on process, vulnerability, and collaboration. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on character, perspective, and the tension between authentic voice and public visibility, which gives listeners practica... more
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Recent guests on Character Study include:
1. Jem Calder
2. Will Harris
3. Sufiyaan Salam
4. Sarvat Hasin
5. Lucas Oakeley
6. Lucas Oakley
7. Hope Tala
8. Ben Pope
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