Russell Kane cosies up to a hamster: best podcasts of the week
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Comedian Russell Kane explores hamster behavior in an animal-themed spin-off with Laura Smyth and zoologist Jules Howard debating whether hamsters are charming pets or selfish. Musician Anthony T Jackson examines the musical and cultural DNA of 1970s–80s hits, beginning with Donna Summer's gamechanging disco track "I Feel Love," produced by Giorgio Moroder and praised by Brian Eno. Sherise Blackman's debut audio drama follows three Black British friends confronting relationships, health scares and queer love, voiced by Judi Love and Saffron Coomber. A four-part Cosmopolitan podcast features Dani Harmer celebrating Jacqueline Wilson's books and their impact on millennial readers.
Is this creature a misunderstood marvel or a furry little psychopath? That's what comedian Russell Kane is asking in this animal-themed spin-off series from his hit Evil Genius podcast. He's starting (dangerously) small with the hamster. Helping him to decide whether they are pet shop pin-ups or nugget-size narcissists are fellow funny woman Laura Smyth and zoologist and hamster expert Jules Howard.
Do Not Disturb Navigate life Judi Love. Photograph: Channel 4 After 20 years as a flight attendant, Sherise Blackman made the leap to writing during the pandemic and thank heavens she did. Her debut audio drama is both warm and risque, as a trio of Black British friends voiced by Judi Love, Saffron Coomber and Blackman herself navigate man troubles, health scares and queer love. Hannah J Davies Audible, all episodes out now
Jacqueline Wilson Raised Us Bog off! Tracy Beaker actor Dani Harmer is the first guest to help celebrate the magical work of Jacqueline Wilson in this four-part podcast by Cosmopolitan. Wilson whose books guided so many millennial teenagers joins in and it is a nostalgic treat to hear them reminisce over bringing Beaker to life on screen. Hollie Richardson Widely available, episodes weekly
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