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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
Music Industry
One Hit Wonders
Keira Knightley
Darcy
Colin Firth
Ostentatious
Christmas
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days
Caroline O'donoghue
Escapology
Skinny Jeans
Stepmom
Kate Hudson

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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Latest Episodes

The one where we celebrate the best festive moments of Friends, and reflect on why this timeless TV show feels most at home at Christmas. Join us for the final episode of the year, and the season finale of this mini-series - Merry Christmas all x

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Dr Dolly Alderton PHD rejoins us for a Freudian lens into Friends

TW: Brief discussion on eating disorders (01:15:10 - 01:20:19)

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One moment, you're unemployed and playing table football against your financially stable flatmate to win enough money to pay the rent. The next, you're buying a giant dog sculpture and matching gold friendship bracelets... this week Jessie Brown Find... more

This week, Ryan helps us dig a little deeper into the most complex and beloved Friend of them all - Princess Consuela Banana Hammock (aka Phoebe Buffay).

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Recent Guests

Ella Risbridger
A friend of the host, involved in the discussion about the show Friends and its representation of holidays.
Episode: Friends Thru A Lens: The Holidays with Ella Risbridger
Jessica Brown Findlay
Actor known for her roles in various television series and films.
Episode: Friends Thru A Lens: Joey's Acting Career with Jessie Brown Findlay
Imogen West-Knights
Guest discussing the character Ross from Friends
Episode: Friends Thru The Lens of a Ross Apologist with Imogen West-Knights
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
Episode: The Princess Bride 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

Host

Caroline O'Donoghue
Host of Sentimental Garbage, known for her emotional candor and insightful commentary. She fosters a warm atmosphere where personal stories and cultural analysis intersect, engaging listeners in discussions that are both humorous and reflective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • A breath of fresh air!

    Absolutely loving the Friends Thru A Lens series! It’s such a fun, unique and heartfelt way to discuss this beloved series. ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    michruby
    United States20 days ago
  • Hilarious heartwarming and smart

    I just absolutely adore this podcast, I’ve listened for years and I love the relationships Caroline has with her co-hosts, especially Dolly and Jen. The podcasts make me laugh every week but the content is so insightful too. Everyone should listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sasi D27
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Love love love

    I love whole show but Friends Through a Lens is next level!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    annarosie327
    United States25 days ago
  • I learn so much!

    It’s Friday night in November, and I’ve finally decided to shave two months worth of armpit hair ahead of Thanksgiving. I already adore this podcast, but somehow it flipped to an episode on mermaids that I had skipped and wasn’t intending to listen to. Hands covered in shaving gel and otherwise occupied with activity, I said, “well, ok.” I didn’t realize I was about to have my mind blown learning about the cultural significance of mermaids as mythical figures. What a FANTASTIC episode. This pod ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Camarie1085
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful and Lively

    Caroline O'Donoghue is a wonderful host, and she has such a knack for getting guests who are uniquely passionate about the media they discuss. It’s a combination that makes for a great listen. On top of being great fun, I’ve found many of the episodes quite insightful. Caroline is so perceptive and thoughtful in her analysis, and I often walk away from Sentimental Garbage with a deeper or alternative understanding of a work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SlamminAmon
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners celebrate the show for its engaging, heartfelt, and humorous discussions about pop culture, identity, and societal expectations.
Reviews highlight the connection felt between the host and the audience, creating a sense of shared experience and understanding.
Criticism includes mentions of a lack of research on some topics, suggesting a desire for more depth in certain discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#32
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#101
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#4
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Apple Podcasts
#203
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Apple Podcasts
#1
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Apple Podcasts
#5
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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Focused on the culture often regarded with sentimentality yet sidelined by mainstream discourse, features engaging discussions about various forms of media, including music, film, and literature. Episodes frequently explore themes of nostalgia, emotional connections, and societal perceptions, especially around topics rooted in women's experiences and the complexity of pop culture. Noteworthily, the conversations blend humor, critique, and heartfelt reflections, allowing listeners to connect deeply with both the content and the hosts' personal anecdotes. Through both lighthearted and serious discussions, the content resonates well with those passionate about exploring and celebrating cultural artifacts that might traditionally be dismissed o... more

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Sentimental Garbage launched 7 years ago and published 226 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Ella Risbridger
2. Jessica Brown Findlay
3. Imogen West-Knights
4. Aamna Mohdin
5. Dolly Alderton
6. Juno Dawson
7. Jen Cownie
8. Samantha Shannon

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