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Sentimental Garbage

Justice for Dumb Women
Pride and Prejudice
Romantic Comedy
Jane Austen
Shania Twain
1995 Adaptation
Modern Relationships
Robbie Williams
Keira Knightley
Ostentatious
Darcy
Colin Firth
Christmas
How To Lose a Guy In 10 Days
Caroline O'donoghue
Escapology
Skinny Jeans
Stepmom
Matthew Mcconaughey
Kate Hudson
Country Music

Sentimental Garbage is a podcast hosted by Caroline O'Donoghue about the culture we love that society can sometimes make us feel ashamed of. Formerly a chick-lit podcast, sometimes a Sex and the City podcast. We don't know the most, we feel the most.

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"That's you and me, kid. You and me."

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This week we're in SE London getting chased by big glow-in-the-dark gorilla wolf aliens! The Guardian's community affairs correspondent Aamna Mohdin joins us to discuss Joe Cornish's directorial debut 'Attack The Block'.

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Recent Guests

Aamna Mohdin
A memoirist and journalist, Aamna shares her experiences as a child refugee and her insights into cultural narratives.
Episode: Attack The Block with Aamna Mohdin
Dolly Alderton
Author, Podcast Host and Writer
The High Low & Everything I Know About Love
Episode: Sentimental in the City: RIP And Just Like That
Juno Dawson
Author and writer specializing in fantasy and young adult fiction.
Episode: Labyrinth with Juno Dawson
Jen Cownie
Guest discussing the film Shrek
Episode: Shrek with Jen Cownie
Samantha Shannon
Author of "The Priory of the Orange Tree" and "The Bone Season" series
Self-published author
Episode: Dragonheart (& dragons in general) with Samantha Shannon
Katherine Webber
Fantasy author and podcaster
Episode: Mermaids with Katherine Webber
Traci Thomas
Host of The Stacks, a podcast about books
The Stacks
Episode: The Hunger Games with Traci Thomas
Sally Phillips
Actress, writer, and comedian, known for her role as Shazzer in Bridget Jones.
Episode: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Special with Sally Phillips & Alexandra Haddow
Lauren Bravo
Author and commentator known for her insights into women's issues.
Author of 'Probably Nothing'
Episode: He's Just Not That Into You with Lauren Bravo

Host

Caroline O'Donoghue
Host of Sentimental Garbage, with a focus on exploring pop culture that resonates with emotional experiences and societal narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • Brilliant

    Just listened to the final SATC episode - could have listened for another 2 hours. Smart, insightful, funny - absolute brilliant ♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    claremck
    Irelanda month ago
  • Fun chat but poorly researched

    If your podcast is just you and a friend talking about movies etc and how they made you feel that’s fine and great and you’re doing a good job at it. However, if you’re going to talk about actually facts related to the making of the films then you need to do your research. Listening to the Shrek episode, the story you told about Eisner and Katzenburg is missing some important details and parts of it were just wrong. I totally enjoy you talking about what you love in these movies but if you wa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Retrophile77
    United Statesa month ago
  • Loves the sesh

    Have been listening for a long time but recently needing the comfort of Sentimental in the City while watching along the SATC seasons. Such a gift to have podcast friends who are into the fictional New York friends to escape with 😉❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McDougalls as a play
    Australia2 months ago
  • Gaza Garbage

    You know what’s ‘sentimental garbage’? Caroline’s obsession with Gaza - the Western world’s cause du jour. Caroline seems to have no clue that the Gazans started the war after being given a Jew-free Gaza in exchange for peace 20 years ago (which clearly failed), that they’re still holding hostages after almost 2 years, that the hostages are the only people in Gaza who are actually starving, that the ‘victims’ have had the power to end the war every single day since they started it by releasing t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Zoli says
    Australia2 months ago
  • Absolutely love this show

    I came for the Sentimental and the City series, but I stuck around. Caroline (and Dolly) feels like an older sister.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blueskies1100
    United States2 months ago

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Some listeners express concerns about certain topics feeling unfocused or meandering.
Overall, audiences enjoy the conversational dynamic between hosts and guests, feeling a personal connection throughout.
The podcast explores emotional connections to culture with humor and insight.
Positive reviews highlight the blend of humor and poignant cultural analysis, making complex subjects accessible.

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#29
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#95
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#4
United Kingdom/Arts
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#2
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#6
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#24
Canada/Arts/Books

Talking Points

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LIVE at The Strand in New York with Natasha Hodgson (+Skipshock audiobook!)
Q: How do you know and pinpoint, like, oh, this is the one I'm going to go full on with?
The answer involves recognizing that you have lots of ideas, but the key is to follow what's fun and meaningful rather than what's expected or commercially viable.
LIVE at Hay Festival with Jack Edwards
Q: How do you decide how many books an idea should have?
This was supposed to be a standalone and then it just kept getting longer and longer.
LIVE at Hay Festival with Jack Edwards
Q: Is there a perfect balance of how much of yourself to put into any given character?
I really felt a strong sense of mischief, of like wanting intentionally to troll the reader.
LIVE at Hay Festival with Jack Edwards
Q: Do you find that as an Irish writer, as an Irish female writer, do you find that reductive, that it draws a false comparison?
It's kind of a marketing gimmick that sets you up for something that you're not actually trying to be.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Special with Sally Phillips & Alexandra Haddow
Q: What was your favorite Bridget to film and why?
Probably the first one. It was so exciting and fun.

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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of popular culture, emphasizing the themes of femininity, nostalgia, and the societal perspectives surrounding beloved yet often criticized cultural artifacts. Through conversations and analyses of various mediums, including films and literature, the discussions frequently reflect on the intersection of pop culture and real-world issues, such as social justice and humanitarian crises. The hosts display a strong connection to their material, providing a spirited commentary that resonates with listeners who appreciate both humor and depth in cultural critique. Unique episodes often intertwine humor with emotional narratives, offering a blend of insightful analysis and entertaining anecdotes that mak... more

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1. Aamna Mohdin
2. Dolly Alderton
3. Juno Dawson
4. Jen Cownie
5. Samantha Shannon
6. Katherine Webber
7. Traci Thomas
8. Sally Phillips

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