This week Cariad talks to the brilliant Hollie McNish about her Gran, who died during the 1st lockdown. As ever we talk grief, dressing up and the original Santa. Please note: This episode mentions Father Christmas - you may want to avoid liste

Tom Allen

Jan 25th, 2023 1h 13m

This week Cariad talks to stand up comedian, writer and TV presenter Tom Allen about his dad who died suddenly from a heart attack in 2021. As ever we talk grief, the unhelpfulness of logic and Fleetwood Mac.You can follow Tom on Instagram @tom

Cariad Lloyd (in conversation with Poorna Bell)

Jan 18th, 2023 1h 14m

This week Cariad talks to...well, actually the amazing Poorna Bell is talking to Cariad about her new book, You Are Not Alone, which is out on Thursday 19th January. As ever we talk being grief elders, anger + laughing at the things people say.

Lisa Taddeo

Jan 11th, 2023 51m 26s

This week Cariad talks to brilliant writer, Lisa Taddeo, about her parents. As ever they talk grief, OCD and the fear of a phone call. You can follow Lisa on Instagram @lisadtaddeo and Twitter @lisadtaddeoYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter

The Staves

Jan 4th, 2023 56m 20s

This week Cariad talks to The Staves about their mum, who died in 2018. As ever we talk grief, creativity after death + M&S.You can follow The Staves on Twitter @thestaves and Instagram @thestavesYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instag

Romesh Ranganathan

Dec 21st, 2022 1h 4m

This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan about his Dad. As ever we talk grief, legends of the pub + deep fried boiled eggs. You can follow Romesh on Instagram @romeshrangaYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram

Viv Groskop

Dec 14th, 2022 55m 4s

This week Cariad talks to writer + comedian Viv Groskop about her grandparents Vera + Ivor. As ever we talk grief, the power of ballroom dancing to heal + EurovisionYou can follow Viv on Twitter @VivGroskop and Instagram @vivgroskopYou can foll

Charlotte Bennett and Illy

Dec 7th, 2022 1h 14m

This week Cariad talks to Paines Plough artistic director Charlotte Bennett and her seven-year-old niece, Illy joins aswell. They talk about Margot, Charlotte's baby daughter who died just 24 hours after she was born and her mum, who died not l

Layla F Saad

Nov 30th, 2022 55m 13s

This week Cariad talks to to author, speaker & teacher Layla F Saad (Me and White Supremacy) about her two uncles she lost in the last few years. As ever we talk grief, the rituals that can guide us + creating change.You can follow Layla on Ins

James Runcie

Nov 23rd, 2022 54m 28s

This week Cariad talks to writer James Runcie (Grantchester Mysteries) about his wife Marilyn who died of MND in 2020. As ever we talk grief, language + bath mats. You can follow James on Twitter @james_runcie and Instagram @jamesrunciewriterYo

Jon Ransom

Nov 16th, 2022 51m 39s

This week Cariad talks to writer Jon Ransom about both his mum and his dad. As ever we talk grief, picnics and the power of a coat from a distance.You can follow Jon on Twitter @JonLRansom and Instagram @jonlransomYou can follow the Griefcast o

Tom Rosenthal

Nov 9th, 2022 57m 24s

This week Cariad talks to the brilliant musician Tom Rosenthal about his dad. As ever we talk grief, blended families & how you never quite know until it's here.You can find out more about Tom here http://tomrosenthal.co.uk/ and you can follow

Yomi Sode

Nov 2nd, 2022 57m 53s

This week I'm talking to the incredible poet and playwright Yomi Sode about his grandma's sister, Big Mummy. As ever we talk grief, the hierarchies and what really being there looks like.You can find out more about Yomi here https://yomisode.co

Isabelle Farah

Oct 26th, 2022 55m 30s

TW: suicide.This week I’m talking to stand up comedian, writer and actor, Isabelle Farah, about her cousin, Jen. As ever we talk grief, the Edinburgh festival and the light on the anniversary.You can find out more about Isabelle here https://ww

Cathy Rentzenbrink

Oct 19th, 2022 57m 33s

This week Cariad talks to one of the great grief writers, Cathy Rentzenbrink about her brother, Matty. As ever we talk grief, pub life and the lack of linear business. You can find out more about Cathy here https://cathyreadsbooks.com/ and you

Tom Kerridge

Oct 12th, 2022 43m 12s

This week Cariad talks to chef Tom Kerridge about his dad who died of MS when Tom was 18. As ever we talk grief, resilience and the family in a kitchen.You can find out more about Tom here https://tomkerridge.komi.io/ and you can follow him on

Angela Barnes

Oct 5th, 2022 58m 32s

This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Angela Barnes (Mock The Week, Live at The Apollo, The News Quiz) about her dad, Derek, who died from a heart attack when Angela was thirty-one, and one of her closest friends, stand-up comedian Phil J

Ed Byrne

Jul 26th, 2022 56m 53s

This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Ed Byrne, about his younger brother, Paul. Paul died at the age of 44, following complications from Hodgkin's Lymphoma and previous damage to his liver. I spoke to Ed just three months after Paul had

Marise Gaughan

Jul 19th, 2022 51m 24s

Trigger Warning: SuicideThis week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian + writer Marise Gaughan about her dad, Tommy. Marise was just fourteen when her father first attempted suicide and twenty-three when he finally took his own life. In her recent

Emma Kennedy

Jul 12th, 2022 47m 37s

This week Cariad talks to screenwriter, actor + author, Emma Kennedy (The Tent, The Bucket & Me, BBC sitcom The Kennedy's) about her mum, Brenda, who died in 2014. Brenda suffered from undiagnosed mental illness and three years after her death

Lauren John Joseph

Jul 5th, 2022 42m 6s

This week Cariad talks to artist and writer, Lauren John Joseph, about their friend, who in 2012, died from falling from a window. As ever we talk grief, the Royal family + homophobia online. You buy Lauren's new novel, 'At Certain Points We To

Ella Risbridger

Jun 28th, 2022 47m 11s

This week Cariad talks to cookbook author, writer + columnist Ella Risbridger about her partner John, who died from cancer when he was just twenty-eight and she was twenty-five. As ever we talk grief, bringing them with you + eating delicious t

Yshani Perinpanayagam

Jun 21st, 2022 56m 50s

This week Cariad talks to musician, composer, music director + improviser Yshani Perinpanayagam about her mum and her dad, who died within a year of each other when she was just nineteen. As ever we talk grief, living in a film + the power of a

Stephanie Wittels Wachs

Jun 15th, 2022 50m 12s

This week Cariad talks to actor, writer and co-founder of Lemonada Media, and host of the Last Day podcast. Stephanie spoke to me about her brother, writer-producer-comedian, Harris Wittels, who died of an overdose in 2015. As ever we talk grie

Emily Bevan

Jun 8th, 2022 51m 17s

This week Cariad talks to actor and writer, Emily Bevan, about her dad, Nick, who died of cancer in 2014. As ever we talk grief, writing it all down + boats with names on. You can follow Emily on twitter @EmilyGraceBevan and her book, 'The Diar