It's been said that laughter is the best kind of therapy and in today's roundup we'll be sharing recommendations from a host of celebrity guests on all things comedy. And boy, did we have some excellent recommendations over the past four series! From satirical style shows to overheard hilarious conversations with friends; we'll be going back over some of the shows that had some of our guests chuckling including Iain Stirling, Tan France, Evanna Lynch, Giovanna Fletcher, Jamie Laing, Gemma Styles, Jordan North and Edit Bowman.Shows included in the episode are:The Adam Buxton PodcastThree Girls One KeithMy Dad Wrote A PornoSh*gged Married AnnoyedPrivate PartsThe Chris Moyles ShowDear Joan & JerichaOff Menu See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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If you’re someone who feels like you’re cheating on music with podcasts, then look no further as we marry the best of both worlds by taking a deep dive into all things musical! Laura will explore the very best music podcasts out there with a star studded panel including Clara Amfo, Daisy Lowe, Edith Bowman, Dermot O’Leary, Frankie Bridge and Niall Horan.Shows included in the episode are:Hip Hop Saved My LifeAnd The Writer Is...The HangSong ExplodeSoundtrackingTeenage Mixtape with Joel Dommett and Steve DunneGeorge Ezra & Friends See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In this episode, we’re sharing some of the most juicy and delicious podcasts out there; today we’ll bring to you all the mouth watering shows that get us in the mood for food. Our foodie loving guests today are Jessie Ware (and a little bit of Lennie too), Tan France, Evanna Lynch and Joss Stone.Shows included in the episode are:Table MannersOff MenuThe ChickpeepsDeliciously Ways to Feel Better See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Food

Today's popular culture episode encompasses, well, a little bit of everything - from famous faces, to cult classics, and dare I say .. podcasts! This is one for the pop culture obsessives as we celebrate the great recommendations from pop culture fans, Dolly Alderton, Gi Fletcher, Jordan North, Deborah Frances White, Emma Gannon, Hannah and Suruthi from Red Handed, and Jamie Laing. Enjoy!Shows included in the episode are:Here's The Thing with Alec BaldwinDavid Tennant Does a Podcast With…Chris Evans' “How To Wow”Fake Doctors, Real FriendsThe Best Pick Movie PodcastAwards Chatter The Hollywood ReporterBack IssueConan O'Brien Needs a Friend See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pop Culture

This week Katherine Ryan, Lance Bass, Nicola Coughlan, Rankin, Munroe Bergdorf, Jessie Ware and Kate Thornton are sharing their top listening recommendations - through the lens of gripping, hard-hitting investigative journalism. For investigative journalists, podcasts offer a space for storytelling like no other, a place to uncover mysteries, learn about some of the most fascinating people in society, and shine a light on some of the most scandalous moments to date. So join Laura as she shares the juiciest real life dramas and the voices that go about uncovering them.Shows included in the episode are:Missing Richard SimmonsS-TownThe Mystery ShowLast Days of AugustTiger KingDolly Parton’s AmericaThe Dropout See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Investigative Journalism

There’s a real power in podcasts that make you feel less alone. So many of the shows that have been discussed on Castaway have helped our guests through their darkest and most difficult times. And so, today’s episode is dedicated to those conversations of vulnerability and truth. We’ll hear recommendations from an incredible list of fellow podcast-lovers including Daisy Lowe, Jessie Ware, Annie Mac, Gemma Styles, Tan France, and Emma Gannon.Shows included in the episode are:Happy PlaceUnlocking UsSuper Soul SundayNature Therapy PodcastOn BeingHow To Fail with Elizabeth Day See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Self Help

Ready to get a little hot under the collar? Today we’ll be sharing some recommendations from that all important genre: sex and relationships... In this episode we hear podcast recommendations from Giovanna Fletcher, Evanna Lynch, Dolly Alderton, Gemma Styles, Clara Amfo, Irene Agbontaen and Jordan North so tune in to hear what our celebrity guests over the past four seasons have recommended when it comes to all things sex and relationships. Shows included in the episode are:Thirst aid kitThe Receipts PodcastAuthentic SexGuys We FuckedLove StoriesWhere should we beginHelp I sexted my boss See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sex and Relationships

In this week’s episode, we’re going to explore the dark and nefarious world of true crime, one of the most popular genres of podcasting. What is our fascination with getting every grisly detail from a true crime pod? Here to help answer that question and scratch that itch with some of their own podcast recommendations on the matter are today's gore and law loving line up: Hannah & Suruthi from Red Handed Podcast, Frankie Bridge, Munroe Burgdorf, Lance Bass and Sara Pascoe.Shows included in the episode are:All Killa No FillaMy Favourite MurderCultsSerialRoot of Evil  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

True Crime

We're back for a special summer series of Castaway, kicking off the first episode by celebrating some of the incredible shows and, of course, women that are at the forefront of feminism in the podcast universe. We'll hear from Munroe Bergdorf, Deborah Frances-White, Jordan North, Katherine Ryan and Irene Agbontaen about their favourite feminism related shows.Shows included in the episode are:The Gurls Talk PodcastThe Guilty Feminist‎Football, Feminism & Everything in BetweenThe Receipts Podcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Feminism

In the last episode of this series of Castaway - Laura speaks to fellow podcaster, the brilliant Gemma Styles. Gemma’s podcast ‘Good Influence’, covers a range of different topics from climate change to therapy, food waste to sustainable fashion. On today’s episode, Laura asks Gemma how she’s found life as an influencer, her love of food and some of the causes she’s really championing through her podcast recommendations. Some of Gemma’s choices included some first timers here on Castaway like Nature Therapy and Remember Who Made Them, to some firm favourites like How To Fail and Off Menu.Gemma’s podcast recommendations include:Good Influence (Gemma's podcast)Off MenuLove StoriesRemember Who Made ThemHow to FailNature Therapy podcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gemma Styles

In this episode of Castaway, Laura welcomes Hannah and Suruthi, the hosts of RedHanded podcast. The duo discuss their fateful meeting at a party where they bonded over their love of True Crime which led to their spontaneous decision of launching a podcast together. Millions of downloads later, they haven’t looked back. In this episode, Laura speaks with Hannah and Suruthi about some other true crime recommendations such as The Root of Evil Podcast and The Forgotten: Women of Juarez. Some Castaway favourites are also mentioned including The Blindboy Podcast and Back Issue which tells the stories behind formative moments in pop culture.Hannah and Suruthi’s podcast recommendations include:Red HandedRoot of Evil PodcastBack Issue - Tracy Clayton & Josh GwynnThe Blindboy PodcastHarmonTownForgotten: Women of JuarezThe Creep DrivePod Save America  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hannah & Suruthi from RedHanded Podcast

Laura goes back to her jungle roots, as she welcomes latest I’m A Celebrity! star - Jordan North. The BBC Radio 1 presenter speaks about his experience in the Wales-version of ‘the jungle’ and his iconic moments that won the nation's hearts on the show. Jordan, who has his own podcast called 'Help I Sexted My Boss' with etiquette expert William Hanson, also brings some new recommendations to Castaway, including Football Feminism and everything in between, The Chris Moyles Show and How To Wow with Chris Evans. Jordan’s podcast recommendations include:Help I Sexted My Boss (Jordan's podcast)Football Feminism and everything in betweenThe Chris Moyles ShowHow To Wow - Chris Evans  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jordan North

This week on Castaway, Laura is joined by the winner of Series 1 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK - The Vivienne. As Laura goes through Viv’s podcast choices, we learn a couple of her surprising interests. Whether that be her passion for Jurassic Park or Theme Parks, The Vivienne talks about her childhood explaining why she has a special place in her heart for them. Laura also discusses The Vivienne’s life in drag, and how the last few years have treated her since she’s flown into the spotlight. Full of lightness, laughter and a great chat, we hope you love this episode.The Vivienne’s podcast recommendations:Fancy a Brew (The Vivienne's podcast)Girl Group Gossip with Cheryl HoleThe Theme Park DuoThe Jurassic Park PodcastSibling RivalryStraight Talk With Ross Matthews  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Vivienne

This week on Castaway, Laura speaks to fellow podcast lover, broadcaster and house music icon - Annie Macmanus. Known to many as Annie Mac, Annie shares with Laura why she’s keen to step away from 'Annie Mac' and prefers these days to be known by her full name instead. Its this change that sparked Annie’s curiosity in moments that change us, and led to her releasing her podcast series Changes - which the two talk about. Of course Annie also shares some of her favourite shows including, Literary Friction podcast, Nice White Parents to On Being podcast.Annie’s podcast recommendations include:Changes (Annie’s Podcast)Literary FrictionOn BeingNice White ParentsBlindboyGrounded with Louis Theroux  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Annie Macmanus

Today’s episode of Castaway features the wonderfully optimistic, hilarious and oh-so-stylish Tan France. One fifth of our favourite fab five - Tan has been teaching us all on how to live more stylishly; whether that’s through his makeover looks in Queer Eye or his wardrobe advice in Next In Fashion. Put simply, Tan is one of TV’s golden treasures. On today’s episode, Laura speaks to Tan about his rise to stardom following his move to LA when he was just 17, as well as how no one at Queer Eye expected it to become such a part of our zeitgeist. When it comes to pods, Tan shares how he discovered Jessie Ware’s music through her successful ‘Table Manners’. Tan also chats about some of the shows he’s devoured including his friend Conan O’Brien hosting ‘Conan O’Brian Needs A Friend’ and one of Laura's personal favourites - ‘Oprah’s Super Soul Sessions’.Tan’s podcast recommendations include:Super Soul SundayConan O'Brien Needs A FriendThree Girls One KeithTable MannersAnna Farris Is UnqualifiedArmchair Expert  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tan France

Are you in search of your next fix of podcast recommendations? Look no further than the podCAST Castaway, the podcast about podcasts. Hosted by broadcaster, performer, chancer and podcast lover Laura Whitmore, Laura is on a mission to uncover the best podcasts out there by interviewing a celebrity guest every week about what they're listening to. Whether you're looking for podcasts about mental health, comedy, love, crime or your next fictional series to binge listen to, Laura's guests have got you covered.

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