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Deep Read is a podcast hosted by Phoebe Lovatt, featuring conversations with big thinkers about big ideas. Each episode is accompanied by a reading list - find it at phoebe.substack.com Follow @phoebelovatt and @phoebelovattpubliclibrary for more

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Deep Reading lists for each episode can be found at phoebe.substack.com

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Today's conversation is with Sophie Bishop, an associate professor at the University of Leeds, whose new book Influencer Creep: How Optimization, Authenticity and Self-Brandi... more

Deep Reading Lists are available at phoebe.substack.com

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Something a little different this week: Episode #42 of Deep Read is a live conversation with Lindsay Peoples, Editor-in-Chief, recorded in London during Fashion Week.

We spoke about making ... more

Deep Reading lists for each episode can be found at phoebe.substack.com

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Today I’m joined by New York-based novelist Angela Flournoy, whose highly anticipated second book The Wilderness explores the evolving friendships of four Black women over th... more

Deep Reading lists for each episode can be found at phoebe.substack.com

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A special episode recorded live in London, June 2025. Ronan and I spoke about:

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How she recovered from creative, professional, and financial burnout

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Sophie Bishop
Associate professor at the University of Leeds and author of 'Influencer Creep'
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Episode: Professor Sophie Bishop on Influencer Creep, Authenticity, and The Future of Creative Work
Angela Flournoy
Novelist and author of 'The Wilderness'
Episode: Novelist Angela Flournoy on Friendship, Time, and the Wilderness of Contemporary Adulthood
Ronan Mckenzie
Multidisciplinary artist known for her work in photography, curation, and design
Episode: Deep Read Salon LIVE: Multidisciplinary Artist Ronan Mckenzie on Seasons, Sacred Spaces, and the Importance of Creative Longevity
Bolu Babalola
Author and social media influencer known for her sharp insights on romance and relationships
Author of Love in Colour and Honey and Spice
Episode: Author Bolu Babalola on Second-Chance Romance, Internet Discourse, and Finding Joy Amid the Darkness
Nisha Dolan
Irish author known for her books 'Exciting Times' and 'The Happy Couple'
Episode: Live at Miu Miu Literary Club: Author Naoise Dolan on Sex Education, Female Socialisation, and Millennial Malaise
Martine Syms
Multimedia artist and director
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Episode: Artist and Director Martine Syms on Discernment, Awkward Phases, and Visibility
Haley Mlotek
Writer, editor, and author of "No Fault, A Memoir of Romance and Divorce"
Episode: Author Haley Mlotek on Romance, Divorce, and the Stories We Tell About Both
Nathalie Olah
Author and cultural critic
Episode: Writer Nathalie Olah on 'Bad Taste', Consumerism as Identity, Seeking Beauty in an Ugly World
Daphne Javitch
Health coach and founder of 'Doing Well', focusing on practical approaches to vibrant health.
Doing Well
Episode: Health Coach Daphne Javitch on 'Doing Well', Living with Ease, and How to Feel Better in 2025

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Phoebe Lovatt
Host of engaging conversations with cultural thinkers and voices across art and literature.

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The Cut's EIC Lindsay Peoples on Style, Politics, and Editing with Intention
Q: How does the Cut manage to maintain such an enthusiastic audience of Gen Z readers?
We take the work seriously, but we try to have fun with it and not talk down to the reader.
The Cut's EIC Lindsay Peoples on Style, Politics, and Editing with Intention
Q: How do you approach the more difficult and challenging stories that The Cut covers?
It's about story selection and being aware it's important to address challenging topics.
Live at Miu Miu Literary Club: Author Naoise Dolan on Sex Education, Female Socialisation, and Millennial Malaise
Q: What do you make of the narrative that desire no longer holds a central function in the lives of young people?
Dolan suggests that young people still have desire but lack the confidence and social skills to express it, leading to a complex emotional landscape.
Live at Miu Miu Literary Club: Author Naoise Dolan on Sex Education, Female Socialisation, and Millennial Malaise
Q: Can you talk to me a little bit about your own experiences sort of encountering that kind of education slash conditioning growing up in Ireland?
Dolan describes her Irish sex education as focused on risk minimization rather than pleasure, expressing how that shaped her and others like her.
Live at Miu Miu Literary Club: Writer and Translator Lauren Elkin on Girlhood, Desire, and The Joy of Female Friendship
Q: What did you want to explore regarding desire in your work?
I wanted to think about different facets of desire, including how we deal with leftover feelings for past partners.

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