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The Shift with Sam Baker

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The Shift is a podcast that aims to tell the truth about being a woman post-40, created and hosted by writer and broadcaster, Sam Baker. more

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My guest this week is one of the most enduring movie actresses of our (by which I mean my!) generation. Minnie Driver made her first film, Circle of Friends in 1995, and went on to follow that with a lead role in Stanley Tucci’s gorgeous ode to Itali... more

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2 days ago

A couple of weeks ago, journalist and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup stepped down from her presenting role at Times Radio so she could concentrate full-time on the women's health advocacy that has become her life's work. Seemed like a good time to loo... more

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9 days ago

This week, Marian Keyes celebrates the publication of her 16th novel, My Favourite Mistake. So it seemed like as good a time as any to revisit the second ever episode of The Shift podcast. Yes, the goddess Marian Keyes was one of the first people to ... more

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16 days ago

My guest this week is the first female main presenter of Channel 4 news, Cathy Newman. Cathy joined Channel 4 News as political correspondent in 2006 after more than a decade working in newspapers, including The Independent, Financial Times and Washi... more

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23 days ago

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 748 ratings
  • So good!

    I love this pod. Super inspiring, but at the same time feels like sitting on the sofa and chatting with a friend. Thank you, Sam!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenKent380
    Netherlands8 days ago
  • Helen Garner? Wow!

    What a wonderful conversation with Helen Garner! Just loved it and today in a used bookstore found a copy of True Grit:)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jane22223333
    Canadaa month ago
  • My review

    Dear Sam, I am a 71 year old American woman. I adore your podcast. I love listening to all the strong, smart, informative, unapologetic women. I laugh, I cheer. I particularly love the older guests who are all so full of life and purpose. more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pam from New Hampshire
    United States4 months ago
  • Always a great listen

    I can’t recommend this podcast enough! Always such thoughtful and insightful interviews with interesting guests. I always feel like I’ve learned something or found a new perspective by the end.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jjwrites
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • At last

    Funny, honest, relatable, a podcast that feels like it’s talking to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mickletoes
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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