Castaway

Laura Whitmore + Mags Creative

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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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Pandora Sykes

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05/19/22 • 50 min

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As we continue to dive into the world of podcast recommendations, who would be better to ask than one of the queens of podcasting herself, Pandora Sykes! Pandora is an acclaimed journalist and author-turned-podcaster. Laura chatted to Pandora about her multitude of podcasts, ‘The Missing’, ‘Doing It Right’ and of course ‘The High Low’ which she presented alongside best friend Dolly Alderton and cultivated a massive following (Laura couldn’t resist asking if it will ever return...!)

Pandora also talked about the role ‘The Week Unwrapped’ plays in keeping her up to date with the latest news stories, the fascinating cat-fishing scandal ‘Sweet Bobby’ and a moment between Adam Buxton and Louis Theroux that Pandora holds close to her heart.

Pandora’s recommendations:

The Adam Buxton Podcast

Fortunately... with Fi and Jane

The Week Unwrapped- with Olly Mann

Sweet Bobby

Listen to Pandora’s podcasts & audio documentaries:

The High Low

Pieces of Britney

Doing It Right with Pandora Sykes

The Missing

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KSI

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02/25/21 • 44 min

In this new season of Castaway - Laura Whitmore is back and joined by some very special guests for Season 4. In this first episode, Laura speaks to KSI, YouTuber, Pro-Gamer, Boxer or as Laura says 'someone who does it all'. With a cool 33 million followers to his name and over a decade of content creation, KSI is now making waves in the music scene, his latest single 'Don't Play' with Anne-Marie reached number 2 in the UK charts earlier this year. Laura unpicks KSI's podcast listening habits as he brings a whole new list of YouTube native shows to our ears. An episode not to miss!

KSI's recommendations include:

True Geordie

No Jumper

What’s Good Podcast

Wafflin Podcast

Happy Hour Podcast

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Jessie Ware

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10/29/20 • 52 min

In this episode, Laura is joined by singer-songwriter, podcast royalty and co-host of the Table Manners podcast - Jessie Ware. The pair discuss what inspired Jessie to start the podcast as well as how the podcast has became an outlet from her music. Jessie talks about the podcasts she listened to whilst in lockdown, including Dolly Parton’s America as well as other prolific podcasts like such as The Guilty Feminist, Scroobius Pip’s Distraction Pieces, Human by Jess Mills and How To Fail with Elizabeth Day. Podcasts in this episode includes: Table Manners Dolly Parton’s America Keep It! The Guilty Feminist Distraction Pieces Human with Jess Mills How To Fail with Elizabeth Day

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Joss Stone

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12/24/20 • 41 min

In this week's episode of CASTaway, Laura welcomes Joss Stone - host of her debut podcast series A Cuppa Happy. Following a hugely successful music career and a world tour, Joss has now turned to podcasting interviewing the likes of Boy George and Wim Hof and unpicking what it is to be happy. Joss also shares some of her podcast favourites, including the likes of The Deliciously Ella Podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience and Stuff You Should Know - this episode has something for you all! Podcasts in this episode include: Stuff You Should Know with Chuck and Josh - Carrots Episode A Cuppa Happy The Joe Rogan Experience The Deliciously Ella Podcast

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Emma Gannon

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12/17/20 • 59 min

Today Laura is joined by OG podcaster, author and journalist - Emma Gannon. Emma started out the hugely popular Ctrl Alt Delete podcast back in 2016 and has been interviewing guests such as Elizabeth Gilbert, Ava DuVernay and Gillian Anderson on their careers and the choices they have made ever since. From the wonderfully warm and conversational shows like Nobody Panic to the thought provoking like Brene Brown's Unlocking Us and In Writing with Hattie Crisell, Emma shares the podcasts that saw her through this very strange year. Laura and Emma also chat about Emma's brilliant debut novel - Olive. Podcasts in this episode include: Nobody Panic Call Your Girlfriend Unlocking Us - Brene Brown Awards Chatter podcast In Writing - Hattie Crisell

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Evanna Lynch

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12/10/20 • 48 min

You might know our guest from her break out role as Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter - and more recently, host of The Chickpeeps podcast. Laura is joined by fellow Irishwoman Evanna Lynch. Evanna’s recommendations are wonderfully varied including Not Today, Thank You with Jake Yapp, Juliet Allen in Authentic Sex and The Yikes Podcast with Mikaela Loach and Jo Becker - that talk about all those Yikes moments going on in the world right now. Laura and Evanna also chat about her vegan podcast The Chickpeeps which has had the likes of Fearne Cotton and fellow Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright share their passion for plant-based. Podcasts in this episode include: The Chickpeeps The Yikes Podcast Not Today, Thank You by Jake Yapp Authentic Sex by Juliet Allen My Dad Wrote A Porno The Blindboy Podcast Anna Farris Unqualified

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Dolly Alderton

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12/31/20 • 42 min

We're wrapping up this season with an incredibly influential podcaster and author Dolly Alderton. Before announcing the end of the much-loved show The High Low, Laura had a chance to pick the brains of one of the most successful British podcast hosts about what podcasts she loves to listen to - from Fortunately with Fi and Jane - to the lighthearted Adam Buxton Podcast. Laura also speaks with Dolly about her her most recent novel - Ghosts. A warm, interesting and eloquent conversation between two podcast lovers. Podcasts in this episode include: Fortunately with Fi and Jane The High Low Guys we fucked Here's The Thing Soul Music The Adam Buxton Podcast

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Irene Agbontaen

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10/22/20 • 43 min

In this week’s episode, Laura is joined by podcaster and entrepreneur, Irene Agbontaen. Host of TTYA Talks (aka Taller Than Your Average) Irene started the podcast back in 2015 as “an inclusive space for the excluded girl”. Together Laura and Irene talk about 2020 being a transformational year in light of the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as some of Irene's favourite black hosted podcasts. Irene's choices includes the hilarious Receipts Podcast, the prolific ancillary podcast to Reni Eddo Lodge’s book About Race podcast and the New York based culture podcast The Read with Kid Fury and Crissle West. Podcasts referenced in the conversation includes: TTYA Talks Receipts Podcast About Race with Rene Eddo Lodge The Read

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Rosie Ramsey

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10/15/20 • 56 min

On today's episode, Laura speaks to co-host of Sh**ged. Married. Annoyed, Rosie Ramsey as the pair discuss the incredible journey of Rosie & Chris Ramsey’s award winning series. As a busy mother of two, Rosie shares how the podcasts Scummy Mummies, and Happy Mum Happy Baby have kept her occupied as well as Rosie's love for true crime podcasts, why they are so gripping, and what attracts us all as humans to listen. Rosie also shares that the podcast ‘Serial’ ignited her love for this genre and led her to podcasts such as Man In The Window and Girl Taken. Podcasts in this episode include: Man In The Window Scummy Mummies Happy Mum Happy Baby Blood Ties Girl Taken

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Edith Bowman

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03/04/21 • 55 min

This week on Castaway Laura was virtually welcomed into Edith Bowman’s home. A fellow presenter, music lover and podcast addict - Laura and Edith chat about Edith's die hard (pun intended!) love of films, which led to launching her incredibly successful podcast ‘Soundtracking’ back in 2016. On today’s episode, Edith shares her favourite shows, which include the music and lyrics podcast ‘Song Exploder’, the fictional agony aunt duo ‘Dear Joan & Jericha’, and longtime best-of-british show ‘The Adam Buxton podcast’. Filled with Edith’s favourite celebrity interview moments, this episode is a corker.

Edith's podcast recommendations include:

Soundtracking

Adam Buxton’s Podcast

Dear Joan & Jericha

Table Manners

Marc Maron WTF

Song Exploder

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FAQ

How many episodes does Castaway have?

Castaway currently has 51 episodes available.

What topics does Castaway cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Castaway?

The episode title 'Pandora Sykes' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Castaway?

The average episode length on Castaway is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of Castaway released?

Episodes of Castaway are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Castaway?

The first episode of Castaway was released on Oct 1, 2019.

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