Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett
BBC SoundsExperiences that have reshaped lives. Bold questions, unexpected truths, lots of tea... Emma Barnett invites you into her world for deeply human conversations.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||
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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 each other... more
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 parents’ house, E... more
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 London in 20... more
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, which imp... more
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- Emma likes Emma a bit too much
There are some fascinating topics on here and some brilliant guests who have interesting and at times devastating stories to tell. Sadly, Emma is rather full of herself and frequently makes herself front and centre.
Apple Podcasts2fyhgesdbjik
United Kingdom2 months ago - Good listen
Been really enjoying these real human stories. Some are harder to listen to but they speak to hard human stories. Great hosting.
Apple Podcasts5Island pickles
Canada3 months ago - Annoying
Four days now every single episode has been unavailable on Apple Podcasts. Why? Super frustrating!
Apple Podcasts1jeckles88United Kingdom3 months ago - Tracey Emin
After listening to the episode I just burst into tears and had a cry. For Tracey, for all women, for myself. A very beautiful and open conversation, such raw honesty is so rare and so special.
Apple Podcasts5MissyPKUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Arnold Chiari syndrome
It's been fascinating listening to this episode - my nephew had surgery for Arnold Chiari Syndrome a few years ago when living in Thailand. I've never heard of anyone else diagnosed with this and was interested to hear about the alternative treatments available
Apple Podcasts5MummaGGUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #194 |  United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #65 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #77 | Canada/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #38 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #85 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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Bold, human-centered conversations that spotlight personal resilience, sobriety, family dynamics, and social issues. Episodes pair intimate storytelling with practical takeaways, often centered on health, mental health, gender, and ethics in contemporary life. A standout trait is the host's empathetic, boundary-respecting interviewing style that invites vulnerability while unpacking complex topics. The show frequently features guests with lived experiences—from caregivers to artists and activists—delivering relatable, actionable insights for listeners navigating similar challenges.
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Recent guests on Ready to Talk include:
1. Ed Hedges
2. Oonagh Cousins
3. Daisy Goodwin
4. Tim Lawton
5. Ella Whelan
6. Ruth Dodsworth
7. Ian Lavery
8. John Robins
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