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The Allender Calendar

Robin Allender
The Voice In My Ear
Our Mutual Friend
Charles Dickens
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
Literature
Back To the Future
Mother-Daughter Relationships
Multitudes: How Crowds Made the Modern World
London
Musical Creativity
Circus Of Desire
Creative Writing
Crowd Theory
Salt River
Bristol
James Joyce
Olivia Chaney
Public Dream
Disinformation
Gustave Le Bon

A monthly podcast in which Robin Allender talks to writers, musicians and performers about their work and inspirations.

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This month on The Allender Calendar I’m talking to comedian, broadcaster, and very good friend John Robins about his book Thirst: Twelve Drinks That Changed My Life. It's a beautifully written account of alcoholism and recovery – candid, profound and... more

This month on the pod I'm joined by London-based Cardiff-born musician Simon Love! Simon is a superb songwriter with excellent pop smarts, an innate feeling for hooks, and a gift for Ray Davies-esque scene-setting. His lyrics are often very funny (in... more

This month on The Allender Calendar I'm talking to the fantastic stand-up comedian Celya AB about Crushing, the 2019 album by Julia Jacklin. We had a great chat about music in general, and vulnerability in performance, specifically relating to Celya'... more

This month on The Allender Calendar I chat to the Northern Irish writer Wendy Erskine about her 2025 novel The Benefactors.

The novel's central incident is the sexual assault of a teenage girl, Misty, at a party. The novel follows Misty, the boys in... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Love
Musician and songwriter
Hurrah Musica (label)
Episode: Episode 20: Simon Love
Celya AB
Comedian
Fringe performer (We Must Stop Meeting Like This)
Episode: Episode 19: Julia Jacklin's Crushing with Celya AB
Wendy Erskine
Writer (debut novel The Benefactors, short-story collections Sweet Home and Dance Move)
Writer
Episode: Episode 18: Wendy Erskine
Ben Pester
Author (debut novel The Expansion Project)
Author
Episode: Episode 17: Ben Pester
Pierre Novellie
Comedian and writer
Episode: Episode 16: Pierre Novellie
Emily Breeze
Musician and songwriter
Episode: Episode 15: Emily Breeze
Rose Ruane
Writer and novelist
Episode: Episode 14: Rose Ruane
Jordan Brookes
Comedian
Episode: Episode 13: Jordan Brookes
Rebecca Watson
Novelist
Author of Little Scratch and I Will Crash
Episode: Episode 12: Rebecca Watson

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Robin Allender
Host of The Allender Calendar, engaging conversations with various artists about their inspirations and works.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
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    Podcast Addict
    5
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    9 months ago
  • Excellent

    Robin is simply excellent. Such a way with words and fantastic musician. Like the moon under water here we have another comforting yet stimulating pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EoinFrancis
    Ireland2 years ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and comforting nature of the host's conversations, noting a thoughtful approach to exploring complex artistic themes.

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#33
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Apple Podcasts
#159
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#109
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Episode 12: Rebecca Watson
Q: What role does trauma play in your storytelling, and how do you manage sensitivity and reader expectations?
Trauma is presented through ongoing present-tense immediacy and emotional honesty, with avoidance of a fixed “trauma story” in favor of portraying fluctuating inner experiences and the ethics of readerly empathy.
Episode 12: Rebecca Watson
Q: How do you view the balance between experimentation and accessibility in your books?
She argues that experimentation serves the story and emotional truth rather than existing for its own sake, insisting she follows her impulses and aims for immediacy in the reader's experience.
Episode 16: Pierre Novellie
Q: What do you think life is like for a neurotypical person, and how does that contrast with the autistic experience?
The host asks about the average life path and Pierre responds that a neurotypical life tends to involve less constant self-monitoring and social analysis, leading to lower anxiety and fewer self-imposed restrictions, whereas autistic individuals often navigate daily life with heightened self-awareness and strategic social learning, which can complicate simple interactions but can also lead to a different kind of clarity in actions.
Episode 16: Pierre Novellie
Q: So could you describe what's that like and how that's different from what we might call regular burnout?
Pierre explains autistic burnout as a state caused by overstimulation across all senses and facets of life, where the remedy is to substantially reduce stimuli rather than engage in typical coping strategies like taking a vacation or increasing social activity. He also notes that autistic burnout is often mistaken for depression, but the recommended approach centers on lowering exposure to overwhelming stimuli.
Episode 14: Rose Ruane
Q: Can you talk about the role of image and photography in your work?
Ruane elaborates on how image-making is intertwined with vulnerability, power, and control, and how photos can become instruments of misrepresentation or empowerment depending on who holds the gaze.

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Engaging with the world of creativity, this podcast features in-depth conversations with writers, musicians, and performers about their work and the inspirations behind it. Each episode offers a unique blend of personal storytelling, cultural commentary, and artistic exploration, where guests share their insights on various themes, including nostalgia, literature, and the complexities of the human experience. The podcast stands out for its intimate approach, where the host skillfully intertwines personal anecdotes with discussions on broader artistic themes, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in the creative arts.

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1. Simon Love
2. Celya AB
3. Wendy Erskine
4. Ben Pester
5. Pierre Novellie
6. Emily Breeze
7. Rose Ruane
8. Jordan Brookes

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