Griefcast

Cariad talks to comedian, writer + podcaster Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist, Global Pillage, BBC R4's Rolls the Dice) about the death of her Father in 2003. As ever they discuss grief, long haul flights + Jesus-shaming You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to writer Nikesh Shukla (Coconut Unlimited, Meatspace, The One Who Wrote Destiny, Costa First Novel Award Nominee) about the death of his mother in 2010. As ever they discuss grief, shopping lists + cooking your childhood. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to writer Sam Bain (Peep Show, Fresh Meat, Ill Behaviour) about his Dad's death when he was 10. As ever they discuss grief, memories + Interflora. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to comic, writer, radio presenter + podcaster Meshel Laurie (Stand-up!, The Circle, The Project, The Whore Whisperer) about her experiences of death as a palliative care volunteer. As ever they discuss grief, care homes + being in a double act with the Dalai Lama. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to stand-up and writer Eshaan Akbar (So You Think You're Funny, BBC R4's The Now Show) about the passing of his mother in 2014. As ever they discuss grief, funerals + Costco. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to writer and podcaster Jen Offord (Standard Issue, Inspire A Jen) about the death of her brother from suicide while she was at University. As ever they discuss grief, moving the family table + wheat schnapps. If you feel you need to talk to someone, you can contact The Samaritans free, at any time on 116 123 in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Or you can email them jo@samaritans.org , for more information please do have a look at their website www.samaritans.org. If you’re not in the UK or Ireland - please do google your local mental health services, as ever, you are not alone. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to stand up and write John-Luke Roberts (ACMS, Bull, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks) about his dad who died in 2014. As ever they discuss grief, making art out of the dead + sweat. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to stand up comedian Michael Legge (Do The Right Thing, Vitriola Music, Stewart Lee's Alternative Comedy Experience), about his dog Jerk, who died in 2017. As ever they discuss grief, walking + holiday romances. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to actor and comedian Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones, The Crown, Uncle, Upstart Crow), about her Dad who died of cancer in 2016. As ever they discuss grief, pregnancy + wailing like a siren. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to stand-up and writer Lou Conran (BBC New Talent Hot List, Standard Issue Magazine, Sarah Millican tour support), about the death of her baby, when Lou was just five and a half months pregnant. As ever they discuss grief, ashes + going to the right funeral. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to radio presenter, writer and podcaster Emily Dean (Frank Skinner's co-host on Absolute Radio, InStyle, Walking The Dog Times podcast), about the death of her sister Rachael from cancer and the subsequent death of both her parents. As ever they discuss grief, intensive care + finding that perfect funeral outfit. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to stand-up comedian and radio presenter Hatty Ashdown (The Other Woman Show, Give Out Girls, Screaming with Laughter) about her Mum's death from breast cancer in 2015 and her Dad's death when she was a teenager. As ever they discuss grief, being the youngest + finding a good Toby Carvery. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to stand-up comedians Nish Kumar, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean + Phil Wang in this special live episode, recorded at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival in May 2017. As ever they discuss grief, last words + You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to grief psychotherapist and paediatric counsellor Julia Samuel, who recently wrote a book, Grief Works about her experiences of working with the bereaved. As it's coming up to Christmas, which can be a fairly hard time for those in the club, this is a special episode trying to offer some support to those struggling right now and for those trying to help those who are struggling. As ever they discuss grief, what not to say + trying to look after yourself. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cariad talks to comedian, writer and actor Robert Webb (Peep Show, Back, Confetti, The Mitchell & Webb look) about his Mum's death from breast cancer when he was seventeen. As ever they discuss grief, Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.