Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column Interviews, Book Reviews, News and Commentary.
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Two UNC professors discuss the intersection of sports, politics and history.
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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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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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Gearóid was cheeky at an airport and Niamh needs to find a Christmas song to sing. In the mailbag we have someone who has been living with her in-laws and is reluctant to move on and someone who thinks their room mate has stolen from them. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Lir. If you would like to get yourself a treat you can get 3…
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Ray Russell discusses his novel The Woman Who Fell to Earth.
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Matt and Jonathan chop it up about the Paris Olympics, the good, the bad and the ugly.由Agony of Defeat
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Gearóid is concerned about a burning plane and Niamh has run out of HRT patches. Nobody is safe. In the mailbag we have someone who's son was injured in a car accident and someone who is concerned about asking their lover to move to America. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Lir. If you would like to get yourself a treat you can get…
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Gearoid wants to get organised and Niamh is learning about Swedish death cleaning while on Eurovision Winner duty in Luxembourg. In the mailbag help someone who has fallen out with their sister in law and a Californian couple ask if they should move to Ireland. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Lir. If you would like to get yourself…
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Nick Cutter discusses his novel The Queen.
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Gearoid has been to the dentist and Niamh is far too hot but it's nothing to do with her age. In the mailbag we have a followup and another question from the man question from the man who was ruminating about the mysterious musician and we also help someone who just bought a mini cooper from her neighbour. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocola…
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Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor discuss their book Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles, and a Just Future
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Jedediah Berry discusses his novel The Naming Song.
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Gearoid is consumed by Trump rage and Niamh has made a discovery on her toll tag. In the mailbag we have a question from someone worried that Christmas feels will send her back to her ex and son who lied to his mother. 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 d…
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Jeff Vandermeer discusses his new Southern Reach novel, Absolution.
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Gearoid had a nightmare flight and Niamh has extreme plans for a late gig and an early flight. In the mailbag we have a question from someone considering following her sister abroad and a sister who is needs to educate her husband. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Lir. If you would like to get yourself a treat you can get 30% off b…
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Niamh has brought questions she was supposed to bring to our Ask Me Anything episode a couple of weeks back and Gearoid has seen a movie he is in. In the mailbag we have a question from someone who has a friend she thinks is ignoring her and from someone whose ex-friend is their child's teachers. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Li…
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Alan Moore discusses his novel The Great When.
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Niamh was on the telly and Gearoid is going to London. In the mailbag we have a question about Gearoid's name and he isn't sure he has the answer and we help someone who has discovered their son is on Only Fans and someone else who is waiting for redundancy in a job they are over. We received a gorgeous delivery of chocolate from Lir. If you would …
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Matt and Jonathan talk about the legacy of Pete Rose, his on field exploits and his off the field depredations. The Shakespearean tragedy of the demise of Baseball Commissioner, A. Bart Giamatti, and whether gambling in sports now should be viewed differently. Plus, bonus Luis Tiant content.由Agony of Defeat
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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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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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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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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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Annalee Newitz discusses her book Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind
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Dan Slater discusses his novel The Incorruptibles.
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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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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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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/adchoices由HeadStuff Podcasts
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