Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column Interviews, Book Reviews, News and Commentary.
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Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and comedian Gearóid Farrelly have been friends for a very long time. In this new show they are widening their circle of friends to include you. If you need unwavering, unconditional support, someone to champion you or to just get something off your chest; they are ready to listen, offer advise and if necessary start a brutal campaign of revenge on your behalf. As a national treasure and mother of two Niamh is the calm, soothing voice of experience. Gearóid o ...
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What the Funk Just Happend?
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Campbell Paterson & Angus Johnston answer internet users questions and give life advice... Terrible life advice.
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The Brothers Streep are proud to present a comedy panel show all about life’s quibbles and how to solve them.
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Two UNC professors discuss the intersection of sports, politics and history.
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Telling the startup founder experience like it really is - entrepreneur Vicky Brock and guest frankly discuss a practical startup challenge.
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Award winning comedians Kathryn Higgins and Ruby Carr are the agony aunts no one asked for. So instead, they are seeking to solve problems that have already been fixed by agony aunts of old. A modern feminist evaluation of 18th century problem's- sounds smart doesn't? Don't be fooled- this will stupidly silly. Old problems, new advice, that no one asked for. Made with help from Laughing Around productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Hairy Bikers - Agony Uncles - Si & Dave have lived their lives to the full. They’ve been around the world 4 times. They have experience. Anything you can think of, they’ve either seen it, or done it, or more likely they’ve seen it THEN done it, just to see what ‘it’ was like. If anyone has answers to life’s problems, it’s the Hairy Bikers. So share, because they care. Send your problems - culinary, relationship or otherwise to AgonyUncles@Thehairybikers.co.uk. New episodes every Friday.
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Cara Giaimo discuses Atlas Obscura: Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders.
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150: Ask Us Anything
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It is our 150th episode so we asked listeners to submit questions for an "Ask Us Anything" episode. So really this is your fault! We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Lir. If you would like to get yourself a treat you can get 30% off by using the discount code Agony30. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the m…
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Char Miller discusses his book Burn Scars: A Documentary History of Fire Suppression, from Colonial Origins to the Resurgence of Cultural Burning.
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149: Three Lovelies And A Lunatic
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Gearoid was in London and met some lovely people for a change and Niamh is concerned her husband is going to retire. In the mailbag we have help someone who has a horrible boss and someone who after a breakup is regretting the whole relationship. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Lir. If you would like to get yourself a treat you ca…
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Catherynne Valente discusses her novels Space Opera and Space Oddity.
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Gearoid has had some hard truths about his fashion choices and Niamh has been gigging to tough crowds. In the mailbag we have help someone with their excessive fantasies and a bride who has started a wedding trend. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you …
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Neuroscientist Richard Cytoowic discusses his book Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age: Coping with Digital Distraction and Sensory Overload.
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147: Father and Baby Doing Well
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Gearoid has had a fall and Niamh's husband has started working out. In the mailbag some new parents want a bit of peace from relatives and a group of friends have are getting sick of their driver. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to supp…
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Johnny Compton discusses his novel Devils Kill Devils.
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Sarah Pinsker discusses her books Haunt Sweet Home and Lost Places.
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Gearoid is going on holidays and yet another hen has been called after Niamh. We have advise for an ex couple sharing a cat and someone who living with their in-laws who has become a babysitter. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to suppor…
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Dan Slater discusses his novel The Incorruptibles.
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Annalee Newitz discusses her book Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind
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Gearoid has been hacked and Niamh is thrilled about a new local crematorium. We have advise for someone with reporting to someone they had previously hired and another work problem where a man is uncomfortable about how his male colleagues talk about women. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the…
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Iris Yamashita discusses her novel Village in the Dark.
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144: Who Killed Niamh Kavanagh?
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We're back from our break for a new season. We have advise for someone with a mother in law from hell and someone with an ex who is not an ex. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of Hea…
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Keith Donohue discusses his novel The Girl in the Bog.
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Vintage Rants "She's Stole My Underwhelming Man"
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Agony Rants is on hiatus so we are giving you this bonus episode of Vintage Rants. If you like Vintage Rants show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to hear more. Agony Rants will be back in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor HeadStuff Podcasts
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Martin Hogue discusses the stories behind the words and pictures in his book Making Camp.
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Vintage Rants "One For The Goose Another For The Gander"
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Agony Rants is on hiatus so we are giving you this bonus episode of Vintage Rants. If you like Vintage Rants show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to hear more. Agony Rants will be back in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor HeadStuff Podcasts
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Re-podcast of edited interviews with Kamala Harris discussing her book Smart on Crime and Muhammed Yunus discussing his book A World of Three Zeros.
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Vintage Rants "If It's Wrong Stop It"
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Agony Rants is on hiatus so we are giving you this bonus episode of Vintage Rants. If you like Vintage Rants show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to hear more. Agony Rants will be back in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor HeadStuff Podcasts
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Stephen Graham Jones discusses his novel I Was a Teenage Slasher
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Vintage Rants "Dirty Telephone Calls"
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Agony Rants is on hiatus so we are giving you this bonus episode of Vintage Rants. If you like Vintage Rants show you can subscribe to Headstuff+ to hear more. Agony Rants will be back in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor HeadStuff Podcasts
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143: Summer Holidays.. NOT!
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This is the last episode of this season we will be back on 2nd September! We have advise for someone who was adopted whose birth parents have reached out to him and a non problem from someone about socks and sandals. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If yo…
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Nick Bryant Discusses The Forever War: America's Unending Conflict with Itself.
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Ivy Pochoda discusses her novel Sing Her Down.
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Gearoid is very grumpy because he had a terrible day and Niamh is rubbing her other friends in his face. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the procrasinating painters. We have a problem from a cat-hater who is in love with a kitten fosterer and a gay couple in joint account woes. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out t…
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Paolo Bacigalupi discusses his novel Navola.
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Gearoid is very grumpy because he had a terrible day and Niamh has had a fall! In the mailbag we have a follow from the store manager who took time out. We have a problem from someone who is getting married and who has a well-meaning but deluded father-in-law. We also have someone who returned from travelling and is regretting it. We have merch! Fo…
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Keith Donohue discusses his novel The Motion of Puppets.
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140: U-Turns and Mommy Bear
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Gearoid has started exercising and Niamh is curious about how to have delicate conversations with friends. In the mailbag we have a follow up from someone who was sick of talking about an illness. We have a problem from someone who wanted to take over the family business but who has now done a u-turn and a new mother who has mommy bear rage against…
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Elizabeth Stix discusses her collection of linked short stories Things I Want Back From You.
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