Shows
The Clearing with Katherine MayCariad Lloyd’s mossy, mythical retreatKatherine launches her new podcast The Clearing with British actor, comedian, author and 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction judge Cariad Lloyd. Together they explore Cariad’s vision of a dream retreat; a place she would conjure given the opportunity, and of course the privilege, to rest and retreat. The result is pure joy. A Tolkien-esque riot of ancient oak trees, moss and mythical creatures merging into a Brambly Hedge world replete with tiny mice making jams and apple crumble.At a time when the world feels more uncertain than ever, allowing ourselves to dream...
2025-12-061h 16
The SacredThe Healing Power of Humour in Grief with Cariad LloydGrief, peace, and the search for steadiness of soul - comedian, writer and Griefcast host Cariad Lloyd joins Elizabeth Oldfield to talk about the gift and absurdity of grief. Cariad opens up about her father’s death, comedy as survival, and the small, sacred acts that keep her grounded. She also shares what it means to raise her kids with honesty about loss and how humour helps us stay human in the face of death.---🎙️ Follow The Sacred: linktr.ee/sacredpodcast 📖 Follow Elizabeth Oldfield: www.elizabetholdfield.com/ 💡 Produced by the @thin...
2025-10-221h 06
RHLSTP with Richard HerringRHLSTP Book Club 150 - Cariad LloydRHLSTP Book Club #150 - Where Did She Go? - Richard talks to returning author Cariad Lloyd about her moving and beautiful book about helping children cope with death and grief - Where Did She Go? They chat about why using euphemisms about death is not helpful to kids, why we veer away from discussing this subject with youngsters, the books we love and dread reading to out kids, whether Cariad knows how much the illustrator Tom Percival is paid for his amazing work, the fantastic Weirdos Book Club and the enduring appeal of Austentatious.Buy Cariad’s b...
2025-09-0543 min
Full Disclosure with James O'BrienCariad Lloyd: Talking About Grief Changed My LifeCariad Lloyd never set out to become the voice of modern grief, but after losing her father at just fifteen, the silence around death stayed with her. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien speaks with the actor, comedian and creator of Griefcast podcast about how turning her personal loss into public conversation has transformed both her life and others'.Together they explore the tension between comedy and sorrow, the strange rituals of mourning, and why so many of us feel unequipped to talk about death. Cariad shares the moments that shaped her, the people sh...
2025-08-151h 01
Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubWhere Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd with Nadia ShireenThis week's book guest is Where Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd.Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning children's book illustrator and author Nadia Shireen.In this episode they discuss career changes, illustrators, child development and Daniel Bedingfield.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Where Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd is available to buy here.Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukSara’s...
2025-07-171h 04
What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'DohertyS2 EP22: Cariad LloydJoining us on this episode of 'What did you do yesterday?' is the brilliant comedian, actress, writer and podcaster - Cariad Lloyd.
We asked Cariad what she did yesterday?
She told us.
That's it... enjoy!
You can find all the info on Cariad's books, podcast and live shows - including Austentatious HERE
Austentatious has just found its new home in the West End at The Vaudeville Theatre, sharing the stage with Six The Musical!
Performed by a troupe of some of Britain’s best comedians, i...
2025-06-011h 28
Happy Mum Happy BabyCariad Lloyd on talking to children about deathThis week Giovanna is joined by comedian and actor Cariad Lloyd.Cariad is also the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Griefcast. She shares with Gi the profound impact of losing her father unexpectedly as a teenager and how that experience has shaped her life and work.They also discuss the importance of language when talking about death and Cariad explains how she has approached conversations about her dad with her own children.Look out for Cariad's debut picture book Where Did She Go?, a reassuring resource for any p...
2025-05-061h 04
Holly Burn's Dream HouseEp 23: Cariad Lloyd's Dream HouseSo whose vision of a villa are we taking a tour of today? She's most used to navigating her way round the tricky issue of death more so than a housing floor plan. Her hit podcast GRIEFCAST won Gold x3 at the British Podcast Awards and won Podcast of the Year at the UK ARIAs and was nominated for a Rose D’or for Best Podcast. She's a regular panellist on QI, Have I Got News for You, Would I Lie to You?, The News Quiz and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. And of course tours in...
2025-04-0152 min
Russell Howard’s Five Brilliant ThingsCariad LloydI tell you what’s fun to listen to: someone who loves cake, talking passionately about cake. Griefcast’s Cariad Lloyd sits with Russell and waxes lyrical about Pavlova and wider cakes. There’s more! We get all down and dirty with the Moomins and then there’s a weird bit where Cariad and Russell start acting out passages from Labyrinth. Which music star was originally slated to play Jareth? It wasn’t Bowie… the answer lies in this terrific episode.Cariad talked in the podcast about her book, the Christmas Wish-tastrophe, and that is available...
2024-12-111h 05
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?Cariad Lloyd"Yeah, you’d be surprised how many people haven’t heard of The Moomins OR The Killing!”Get lost in Jane Austen with the warm and wonderful… Cariad Lloyd, who joins Tim Lihoreau for an artful, articulate chat to unveil her 5 fantasy dinner party guests.You may know her from her legendary Griefcast pod, or maybe from her hit West-End production, ‘Austentatious’, or maybe even from her many TV appearances on QI, Have I Got News for You, 8 out of 10 Cats, and loads more.Discover her ‘famous five’ guests. They can be living or dead, real or f...
2024-12-1058 min
Memory Lane with Kerry Godliman and Jen BristerCariad Lloyd"My grandad talked himself out of being killed three times..."This week we have the brilliant comedian and bestselling author Cariad Lloyd on the pod!We talked about her grandad, meeting Sara Pascoe at university, her children and obviously AUSTENTATIOUS... amongst other thingsCariad's new book 'The Christmas Wish-tastrophe' is brilliant and the perfect christmas present!LINK - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-christmas-wish-tastrophe/cariad-lloyd/ma-pe/9781444971484We also have Kerry and Jen taking about...
2024-11-2750 min
You're BookedCariad Lloyd - You're BookedThis week we are welcoming podcast, comedy and writerly royalty to the show. It's the amazing Cariad Lloyd! Cariad is the host of the podcasts Weirdos Book Club, alongside former guest Sara Pascoe, and the award-winning Griefcast, plus a book based on the podcast You Are Not Alone. She is an actor, comedian and improviser and has just released her first children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe (plus another one soon - revealed exclusively during the show!) We talked to her about helpful reading habits, the importance of a great booklight, good books about grief and a surprising literary obsession...
2024-11-111h 02
Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubThe Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd with Cariad Lloyd and Susan CahillThis week's book guest is The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd.Sara and Cariad are joined by fellow author Dr Susan Cahill with her own children's book The World Between The Rain to discuss magic, fairies, grief, nature, emotions and portals.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.The World Between the Rain is available to buy now.You can find Susan on Instagram @susancahillwrites and Twitter @scahillSara’s de...
2024-11-0744 min
Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Cariad Lloyd
Comedian Cariad Lloyd explains how she unexpectedly became part of the death community and why Half of a Yellow Sun should be part of the curriculum.
Cariad is an award-winning comedian, actor and writer. She is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Griefcast and the smash-hit improv show Austentatious. She has starred in TV shows such as Alan Partridge, Peep Show, Inside No. 9 and featured on Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie to You and QI. Cariad’s first book You Are Not Alone was a New Statesman, The Times and Express book of...
2024-11-0559 min
StompcastPt 1: We All Experience Grief: Here’s How to Prepare for It | Cariad LloydActor, comedian and host of Griefcast Cariad Lloyd joins Dr Alex George on the Stompcast this week. Cariad lost her dad at 15, and almost 2 decades later decided to talk about it on her award-winning podcast which helps us see the funny side of grief. In part 1, Cariad shares which countries are the best and worst at talking about death, why the UK are so rubbish with grieving and where “mourning periods” come from. Plus, Cariad explains why she hates it and offers a helpful model she would replace it with. Follow...
2024-07-2233 min
Ed Stott & The Big Life QuestionsCariad Lloyd's Modern Guide to GriefGrief is one of those things that many of us still have no idea how to talk about. Whether we've lost someone or know someone who has lost someone it can be very uncomfortable to know what to share, when & even how to just broach the subject. This struggle is one Cariad Lloyd knows well. After losing her dad at 15, she says she only really started to understand her grief when she was 34 and pregnant and decided to start her award winning podcast Griefcast. Running since 2016, the podcast has helped a whole host of people to process & ver...
2024-07-1850 min
Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubYou Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd with Rhik Samadder (Live from Foyles)This week's book guest is You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd.In an extra special live recording of the podcast from Foyles, Tottenham Court Road, Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and writer Rhik Samadder to celebrate the paperback release of Cariad's book You Are Not Alone. In this episode they discuss mums, acting, writing with pain, selfies in graveyards and Joni Mitchell.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss grief and death.Cariad’s...
2024-05-0244 min
This Is A Token with Alex Monroe#36 This Is A Token with Cariad LloydAlex is thrilled to introduce our latest, ‘This is a Token’ podcast episode with the brilliant Cariad Lloyd.After a varied path both on and off screen, Cariad is now well known for her hugely successful podcast, ‘Grief Cast’, where she and her guests discuss grief in a friendly and approachable way. She has a natural warmth when talking about a subject that is often tough to tackle.Cariad and Alex talk in depth about her new book, ‘You Are Not Alone’, which details her own journey with grieving those she’s lost; and how jewell...
2023-05-0249 min
The Guilty Feminist349. Death with Sarah Keyworth and special guest Cariad LloydThe Guilty Feminist episode 349: DeathPresented by Deborah Frances-White with Sarah Keyworth and special guest Cariad LloydRecorded 26 January at Kings Place in London. Released 13 March 2023.The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon.More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://twitter.com/DeborahFW
https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book
More about Sarah Keyworth
https://twitter.com/sarahkcomedy
https://www.sarahkeyworth.co.uk
More about Cariad Lloyd
https://twitter.com/ladycariad
https://twitter.com/thegriefcast
https://www.waterstones.com/book/you-are-not-alone...
2023-03-131h 11
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterEp 181: Cariad LloydCariad Lloyd – improviser extraordinaire, Greifcast host and author of ‘You Are Not Alone’ – gets very specific in the Dream Restaurant this week. Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about grief and death.Cariad’s book ‘You Are Not Along’ is out now, published by Bloomsbury. Buy it here. Listen to Cariad’s podcast ‘Griefcast’ wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Cariad on Twitter @ladycariad and Instagram @cariadlloyd Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustration...
2023-03-011h 26
Nobody PanicHow to Cope with Grief with Cariad LloydStevie and Tessa talk to Cariad Lloyd, Griefcast host and author of You Are Not Alone, about how to talk to a grieving friend. Do you send them lasagne? How often should you check in on them? What do you SAY? Covering the entire emotional gamut, Cariad gives excellent advice and is very balanced, Tessa cries throughout the entirety of the recording and Stevie remains a numbed husk.Find Cariad on Twitter: @ladycariad and Instagram: @cariadlloydBuy Cariad's book You Are Not Alone here.Subscribe to the Nobody Panic Patreon at...
2023-02-2136 min
Simon Mayo's Books of the YearCariad Lloyd Q&AIn our Q&A episode, writer, comedian and podcaster Cariad Lloyd talks about the bleak joy she finds in the Moomins books. She also talks about her favourite places to write, her routine and the last book she read that she really, really loved.
Cariad's new book, 'You Are Not Alone', is inspired by her award-winning podcast, Griefcast, and is out now via Bloomsbury.
When Cariad Lloyd lost her father at the age of fifteen, people didn't talk about death. Years later, when she created Griefcast, it started a conversation that people didn't realise they needed until it was there...
2023-02-0117 min
GriefcastHollie McNishThis 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 listening with young children around!You can follow Hollie on Instagram @holliepoetry and Twitter @holliepoetryYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social...
2023-02-011h 01
The Shift with Sam BakerCariad Lloyd on what she's learnt from 25 years in The Grief ClubHello and welcome back to The Shift. Somehow we're onto our 11th season and I'm thrilled to start 2023 with podcasting legend, the creator of Griefcast herself, Cariad Lloyd.If you’ve been unfortunate enough to join what she calls The Grief Club, chances are you’ve already encountered Cariad, through her conversation-changing, taboo-busting, award-winning podcast Griefcast. A much-needed place to talk about the many messy faces of grief.Now in her 40s, Cariad lost her dad, Peter, to pancreatic cancer when she was just 15. In the late 90s, nobody talked about death, let alon...
2023-01-3156 minGriefcastTom AllenThis 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 @tomindeed and Twitter @tomallencomedyYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue...
2023-01-251h 12GriefcastCariad Lloyd (in conversation with Poorna Bell)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. You can follow Poorna on Instagram @poornabell and Twitter @poornabellYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and...
2023-01-181h 12
The Don't Buy Her Flowers PodcastGrief: You Are Not Alone with Cariad LloydThis series of the Don’t Buy Her Flowers podcast is about those events that can leave people Lost For Words, kicking off with Cariad Lloyd talking about grief and death. Cariad is a comedian, actress and writer and the woman behind the award-winning and brilliant podcast Griefcast, where she speaks with guests about their own experience of grief. And rather than being depressing, it’s about life and relationships and love and even more, about opening up the conversation to try to remove shame and loneliness that people shouldn’t feel given death is the one thing that is gua...
2023-01-1355 minGriefcastLisa TaddeoThis 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 + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Cariad's book...
2023-01-1150 minGriefcastThe StavesThis 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 + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Cariad's book, You A...
2023-01-0455 minGriefcastRomesh RanganathanThis 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 @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Cariad's book, You Are Not A...
2022-12-211h 04GriefcastViv GroskopThis 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 follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone....
2022-12-1453 minGriefcastCharlotte Bennett and IllyThis 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 long after from pancreatic cancer 💜 As ever we talk grief, talking about baby loss + celebrating a life lived 💗You can follow Charlotte on Twitter @charrrbennett. You can donate to the Margot Alicia Bennett Brighter Future Fund, set up by Margot's family to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital after she died https://www.justgiving.com/team/margot
2022-12-071h 14GriefcastLayla F SaadThis 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 Instagram @laylafsaadYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue...
2022-11-3055 minGriefcastJames RuncieThis 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 @jamesrunciewriterYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.
2022-11-2354 minGriefcastJon RansomThis 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 on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.
2022-11-1651 min
Changes with Annie MacmanusCariad LloydHow and why should we change the conversation around death and grief? Cariad Lloyd is an award winning actor and comedian but she might be best known for starting a much needed public conversation around grief. In 2016, Cariad launched her multi award winning podcast, Griefcast - a podcast that examines the human experience of grief and death but with comedians, so it’s cheerier than it sounds. Having lost her Dad as a teenager, Cariad made it her mission to help anyone dealing with grief. With a new book ‘You Are Not Alone’ coming out in January, Annie speaks to Car...
2022-11-1446 minGriefcastTom RosenthalThis 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 him on Twitter @tomrosenthal and Instagram @tomrosenthal1You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is...
2022-11-0957 minGriefcastYomi SodeThis 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.com/ and you can follow him on Twitter @YomiSode and Instagram @yomi_sodeYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday...
2022-11-0257 minGriefcastIsabelle FarahTW: 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://www.isabellefarah.com/ and you can follow her on twitter @irresponsabelle and Instagram @irresponsabelleYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media cl...
2022-10-2655 minGriefcastCathy RentzenbrinkThis 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 can follow her on twitter @CatRentzenbrink and Instagram @catrentzenbrinkYou can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music...
2022-10-1955 minGriefcastTom KerridgeThis 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 twitter @ChefTomKerridge and Instagram @cheftomkerridge.You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the...
2022-10-1240 minGriefcastAngela BarnesThis 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 Jerrod, who died from sarcoma last year in 2021. As ever we talk grief, talking till you're done and having a wedding in the middle of a death. You can find out more about Angela and her gigs here https://www.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk and you can follow her on twitter @angelabarnes and Instagram @angela...
2022-10-0558 minGriefcastEd ByrneThis 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 passed away, so this a very raw and fresh conversation about early grief. As ever we talk about grief, being in a music video and who gets the jokes.You can find out more about Ed and his gigs at https://edbyrne.com and you can follow him on twitter @MrEdByrne. You can follow the...
2022-07-2756 minGriefcastMarise GaughanTrigger 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 memoir, Trouble, she recounts her life living with him as an alcoholic and the incredible close and difficult relationship they had. As ever we talk grief, horniness + Hollywood endings.You can buy Marise's memoir, Trouble, now. For more information on all her gigs and writing head to https://www.marisegaughan.com or follow her...
2022-07-2051 minGriefcastEmma KennedyThis 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, Emma discovered a suitcase of letters she had written to her, which formed the basis of her new book, Letters From Brenda. As ever we talk grief, terrible cooking + missing the wild one.You can buy Emma's new book, Letters From Brenda, now. For more information on all her projects, click here: https://www.emmakennedy.co.uk
2022-07-1347 minGriefcastLauren John JosephThis 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 Touch', now and for more information on their work, click here: https://www.laurenjohnjoseph.com/#Writing. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by...
2022-07-0642 minGriefcastElla RisbridgerThis 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 things when you feel crap.You buy Ella's new book, The Year Of Miracles, is available to buy now. You can find more information on her other books here: https://www.ellarisbridger.com. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely...
2022-06-2947 minGriefcastYshani PerinpanayagamThis 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 heartbeat.You can follow Yshani on twitter @_yshani and for more info on her work head to https://yshani.co.uk. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by...
2022-06-2256 minGriefcastStephanie Wittels WachsThis 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 grief, therapy + the shittest club with the best members. You can follow Stephanie on twitter @wittelstephanie. Her book, Everything is Horrible and Wonderful, is available to buy now. You can find more about Lemonade media here, https://lemonadamedia.com . For more information on the Last Day podcast, please click here, https://link.chtbl.com/lastday
2022-06-1550 minGriefcastEmily BevanThis 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 Diary of Losing Dad', is published by Unbound and available now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by...
2022-06-0851 minGriefcastIsabel AllendeThis week Cariad talks to internationally acclaimed writer, Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits, Paula, The Soul of a Woman). Isabel spoke about her daughter, Paula, who died when she was just twenty-nine and her mother, who died in 2018. As ever they talk grief, generosity + fabulous clothes. Isabels's new book, The Soul of a Woman, is available to buy now.You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown...
2022-05-1147 minGriefcastGreg WiseThis week Cariad talks to actor, writer + activist, Greg Wise (Sense & Sensibility, The Crown) about his sister, Clare who he cared for before she died of cancer in 2016. As ever we talk about grief, planning your own death + disco joy.Greg and Clare's book, Not That Kind Of Love, is available to buy now.You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the...
2022-05-0443 minGriefcastYrsa Daley-WardThis week Cariad talks to writer Yrsa Daley-Ward (The How, Beyonce's Black is King, Bone) about her mum, who died when she was twenty-two and her grandmother, who helped raise her and passed away this year. As ever we talk about grief, death lessons + commonality of pain.You can follow Yrsa on Instagram @yrsadaleyward and her new book, The How, is available to buy now.You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastThis is the last episode of season 8, thank you so much for listening and we'll be back...
2021-12-2255 minGriefcastJimmy CarrThis week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian, writer + TV presenter Jimmy Carr about his mum, who died of pancreatitis when Jimmy was in his twenties. Jimmy has recently written a book, Before and Laughter, about his experience of being a stand-up and how his mum's death taught him to value the present moment. As ever we talk grief, acceptance + Spotify playlists.You can follow Jimmy on twitter @JimmyCarr and his book, Before And Laughter, is available to buy now. For more information on Jimmy's stand up, touring + writing, click here: https://linktr.ee/JimmyCarr
2021-12-151h 07GriefcastHilma WolitzerThis week Cariad talks to writer Hilma Wolitzer (Today A Woman Went Mad In The Supermarket) about her husband, Morty, who died from Covid at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Hilma also suffered from Covid herself, but survived and at ninety-one was inspired to write again after Morty's death. As ever we talk grief, the kindness of doctors + finding pyjamas. You can follow Hilma on twitter @HilmaWolitzer and her book is available to buy now,You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd...
2021-12-0843 minGriefcastSéamas O'ReillyThis week Cariad talks to writer + journalist Séamas O'Reilly (Have Ye Heard Mammy Died?) about his mum, who died from breast cancer when Séamas was just five years old. Séamas is one of eleven children, and talks this week about how they coped as a family and how his dad held the world together for them all. as ever we talk grief, surviving using humour + toilet rolls.You can follow Séamas on twitter @shockproofbeats and his book is available to buy now.You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @theg...
2021-11-301h 10GriefcastSara SeagerThis week Cariad talks to astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT, Sara Seager. Sara is the author of the beautiful memoir, The Smallest Lights in the Universe. Sara spoke to me about the death of her husband from cancer when she was just forty. As ever we talk grief, exoplanets + the emotional debt of grief.You can follow Sara on twitter @ProfSaraSeager, her book is published by Penguin Random House and is available to buy now.You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd...
2021-11-2454 minGriefcastSam IrvingThis week Cariad talks to improviser and actor Sam Irving (Spontaneous Sherlock & Spontaneous Potter) about his experience of the Dunblane School massacre. Sam was a pupil at the Dunblane Primary school when the massacre occurred in 1996. As ever we talk grief, processing trauma after many years + Bob Dylan.Here is the list of organisations that Sam mentions in the show:- Change The Ref - empowering young people to enact societal change, particularly around gun regulation and the NRA. Founded by the parents of one of the Parkland victims.https://changetheref...
2021-11-1749 min
Congrats on the new...Cariad LloydCariad Lloyd (Q.I., Griefcast) joins Steen Raskopoulos to promote their latest venture!https://twitter.com/ladycariadTheir book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/you-are-not-alone/cariad-lloyd//9781526621832A comedy podcast from Steen Raskopoulos. Each episode features a friend from the entertainment industry attempting to promote their new film, tv show, book, app or diet plan. The twist is, it’s made up. Steen will be asking questions on a completely invented project while his guests have to improvise answers as best as they can.https://linktr.ee/congratsonthenewhttps://twitter.com/steenraskoht...
2021-11-0825 minGriefcastKristoffer HughesThis week Cariad talks to Kristoffer Hughes. Kristoffer is not only a writer, he is also a death services professional, a Druid and a Drag Queen, the perfect Griefcast guest. Kristoffer spoke to Cariad about his little sister who died when she was twenty-two of SUDEP, his Nain (grandma) who died this year and his Dad - as well as his work in mortuaries and at funerals. As ever we talk grief, tethering down pain + the privilege of being part of the end of a narrative.You can follow Kristoffer on twitter @kristofferHugh2You...
2021-11-031h 05GriefcastYolaThis week Cariad talks to grammy-nominated singer + actor, Yola (Stand For Myself, Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the forthcoming Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic) about her mum, who died of Motor Neurone disease whilst they were estranged. As ever we talk grief, boundaries + Linkedin.You can follow Yola on twitter @iamyola and instagram @iamyolaofficial. Her new album Stand For Myself is available to buy and stream now (and is brilliant).You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded...
2021-10-271h 05
Doing It Right with Pandora SykesThe nuances of grief, with Cariad Lloyd
I'm so pleased to bring you this s2 bonus episode sponsored by Sage Appliances, with Cariad Lloyd, which we recorded in front of a live audience a month ago. Cariad is a comedian and writer and the creator of the cult podcast, Griefcast, where she interviews famous people (usually comedians) like Robert Webb, David Baddiel and Sara Pascoe about the human experience of death and grief, and which has won multiple British Podcast Awards.
I'm really interested in grief: why we fear it (especially other people's), why we expect grief to look a certain way, the lack of nuance in our...
2021-10-2747 minGriefcastArlene PhillipsThis week Cariad talks to showbiz legend, dancer and choreographer Arlene Phillips (Hot Gossip, Strictly Come Dancing) about her mum, who passed away when she was fifteen and the very close friends she lost during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. As ever we talk grief, guilt + snowflakes.You can follow Arlene on twitter + instagram @ArlenePhillips.You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by...
2021-10-2054 minGriefcastFleur EastThis week Cariad talks to singer, TV presenter + radio host Fleur East (I'm A Celebrity, Hits Radio, Saturday Night Takeaway) about her dad, who passed away last year from a heart attack, just as the lockdown began in the UK. As ever we talk grief, shock + pandemic funerals.You can follow FLeur on twitter + instagram @FleurEast and her new album, Fearless is out now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living...
2021-10-1359 min
GriefcastAlan DaviesThis week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian, actor + writer Alan Davies (Qi, Jonathan Creek, As Yet Untitled) about his mum, who died of leukaemia when he was six and other friends he's lost along the way. As ever they talk grief, eulogies + ears. You can follow Alan on twitter @alandavies1 and his memoir, Just Ignore Him, is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastTW: This episode contains references to childhood sexual abuseGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded...
2021-10-061h 04
SheerLuxe PodcastHow To Cope With Bereavement - In Conversaion With: Cariad LloydIn Conversation With… Cariad LloydThis week, Georgie Coleridge Cole is joined by Laura Black and comedian, actor and writer Cariad Lloyd. After coming to terms with the death of her father when she was just 15, Cariad now hosts the popular podcast Griefcast where she interviews people from all walks of life about grief and what it means to lose a loved one. In this episode, Laura and Georgie share their personal experiences of bereavement, and how they coped during difficult times. Plus, they share useful resources available to those who are grieving, and advice on ho...
2021-05-2539 min
Harriet Minter Presents: Badass Women’s HourEp 385: Grief and Puppies with Cariad LloydDue to the passing of HRH Prince Phillip, Harriet reflects on the notion of grief with Cariad Lloyd.Cariad is the creator and host of Griefcast, a podcast where she tries to break down our fear of talking about death, and even if we’re allowed to laugh about it. Cariad saw the interest in Greifcast rise and it has continued to do so since she had this chat with Harriet back in 2019. Also in this episode, how do we set those boundaries between work and home life? Especially when the line is so b...
2021-04-1440 min
Pappy's FlatshareSlamdown w/ Cariad Lloyd & Angela Barnes (Make the bed) S11E09Neither “Tom!” nor “Ben!” want to make the bed… so Matthew says we’re gonna have to have a Flatshare Slamdown!With Angela Barnes and Cariad LloydCariad Lloyd - https://twitter.com/ladycariadAngela Barnes - twitter.com/AngelaBarnesDon't forget: on March 25th at 8pm GMT we are holding an online Flatshare Slamdown with guests Suzi Ruffell (Live at the Apollo) and Rachel Parris (The Mash Report). Tickets are £5 (free for NHS) - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pappys-flatshare-slamdown-w-suzi-ruffell-and-rachel-parris-tickets-141659446217Pap...
2021-03-021h 42
Jon Richardson and the FuturenautsS2 - EP9: The Future of Death (with Cariad Lloyd)S2 - EP9: The Future of Death with Cariad LloydJoining us this episode is the brillaint comedian, actor and writer Cariad Lloyd (who also hosts the award-winning Griefcast) the team explore the ultimate future that awaits us all in a strangely uplifting episode about The Great Leveller. From alternative funerals to the transhumanist project to cheat death altogether take a romp through the reasons why we don’t talk about it, why we should and why it may not be as bad as you think it is.We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review.
2021-02-101h 07
Griefcast#125 Julia SamuelThis week Cariad talks to grief psychotherapist Julia Samuel about grief (of course), ambiguous loss + trying to Marie Kondo your feelings. You can find Julia on Instagram @juliasamuelmbe and her book, This Too Shall Pass, is out now.You can follow Grieftcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Rose D'or N...
2020-12-161h 05
Griefcast#124 Jess RobinsonThis week Cariad talks to musical comedian and podcaster Jess Robinson about her Dad, who passed away this March at the start of lockdown. As ever they talk grief, pandemic funerals + snotty tissuesFollow Jess on Twitter and Instagram @JessieRobinson and Griefcast on @GriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the...
2020-12-0947 min
Griefcast#123 Jess MillsThis week Cariad talks to Jess Mills about her Mum, Tessa Jowell, who died from a brain tumour in 2018. As ever they talk grief, motherhood + determination.You can follow Jess Mills on Twitter and Instagram @iamjessmills.@Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018."the pandemic's...
2020-12-0252 min
Griefcast#122 Robert DiamentThis week Cariad talks to the amazing Robert Diament, from the Talk Art podcast, about his brother Andrew's death, who died when he was a teenage after taking the drug, ecstasy. As ever they talk grief, newspaper headlines + dinner parties.You can follow Robert on Twitter @RobertDiament and Talk Art Podcast @Talkart. You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by...
2020-11-2554 min
Honestly Podcast with Clemmie TelfordGRIEF: An Honest Conversation With Cariad LloydOn this week’s episode of Honestly, Clemmie chats with the witty and wonderful Cariad Lloyd - host of Griefcast and comedian. Since losing her father in her teens Cariad has been opening up the conversation around loss, speaking with people of all experiences on her podcast about grief. A no doubt difficult subject to tackle, Cariad and Clemmie talk about it in an ever open and honest way.
2020-11-1835 min
Griefcast#121 Simon StephensonThis week Cariad talks to writer (and former Dr.) Simon Stephenson about his brother, who died in the 2004 Boxing Day tsumani. As ever they talk grief, hope + going back.You can follow Simon on Twitter @TheSimonBot and his book Set My Heart To Five is out now from all good booksellers.You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided...
2020-11-1855 min
Griefcast#120 Monty DonThis week Cariad talks writer, broadcaster + gardener Monty Don, about his dog Nigel, and other griefs he’s suffered along the way. As ever they talk grief, ceremonies + how to say goodbye.You can follow Monty on twitter @TheMontyDon and you can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Rose D...
2020-11-1142 min
Griefcast#119 Adam BuxtonThis week Cariad talks to comedian, writer + podcast legend Adam Buxton, about his Mum, who passed away during lockdown.As ever they talk grief, pandemics + Charlie Kaufman.You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.
2020-11-041h 05
Griefcast#118 Amanda PalmerThis week Cariad talks to author, songwriter and fellow podcaster Amanda Palmer about her thoughts on loss, grief + whiskey in the seaYou can follow Amanda on twitter and instagram @amandapalmer.You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018...
2020-10-2853 min
Griefcast#117 Sabrina GrantThis week Cariad speaks to TV Presenter Sabrina Grant about her sister Raquel, who she lost to suicide. As ever they talk grief, acceptance + writing poems.You can follow Sabrina on twitter and instagram @TheSabrinaGrant. You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the...
2020-10-2149 min
Griefcast#115 Olivia PottsThis week Cariad talks to writer, chef, and former barrister Olivia Potts about her Mum. As ever they're talking grief, chaos and cakes.You can follow Olivia on twitter at @_Poots_ and on instagram @ahalfbakedidea. Olivia's debut food book, A Half Baked Idea, is available now from all good book sellers.You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by...
2020-10-0759 min
Griefcast#114 Dr Pragya AgarwalThis week Cariad talks to behavioural scientist + author Dr Pragya Agarwal about her cat, Harry. As ever talk grief, IVF + keeping mementos.You can follow Pragya on Twitter on @DrPragyaAgarwal and Pragya's book SWAY: Unravelling Unconscious Bias is available now from all good booksellers. Her next book ‘Wish we knew what to say: Talking with children about race’ is available in October 2020. You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by...
2020-09-3046 min
Griefcast#113 Garrett MillerickThis week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Garrett Millerick about his wife's miscarriage, which unbeknownst to them was also an ectopic pregnancy. As ever they talk grief, Edinburgh, and Pizza Express.You can follow Garrett on Twitter and Instagram @millerickcomedy and his debut album Sunflower is available to download from his website. You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by...
2020-09-2359 min
Griefcast#112 Lee LawrenceThis week Cariad talks to writer and social entrepreneur, Lee Lawrence (The Louder I Will Sing), about his experience of injustice and grief for his mum, Cherry Groce, who was wrongly shot in her Brixton home by police in 1985. The bullet shattered her spine and she never walked again and passed away many years later due to complications from the incident. As ever we talk grief, childhood + difficult decisions.You can follow Lee on Twitter and Instagram @MrLeelawrence and his book, The Louder I Will Sing, is available from all good book shops from the 17th...
2020-09-161h 03
Griefcast#111 Gavanndra HodgeThis week Cariad talks to writer & journalist Gavanndra Hodge (The Consequences of Love) about her sister Candy, who died when she was nine whilst on holiday in Tunisia and also her Dad, who died many years later. As ever they talk Grief, sweets + holding onto memories.You can follow Gavanndra on twitter @gavanndra and her book The Consequences of Love is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room...
2020-09-0956 min
Griefcast#110 Candice BrathwaiteThis week Cariad talks to writer and insta-mum Candice Brathwaite (Sunday Times Bestseller - I Am Not Your Baby Mother) about her experience of losing her Dad Richard, when she was twenty. As ever they talk grief, train stations + starry nights.You can follow Candice on instagram @candicebrathwaite and you can buy her book from all good bookshops and on e-book as well. You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown...
2020-09-0253 min
How To Be A Boss At AgeingHow to Live with Grief with Cariad LloydIn this weeks episode Anniki focuses on grief and how to survive it. Having lost her dad unexpectedly three months ago, it’s a subject dear to her. Unfortunately it’s also true that grief becomes something we’re more likely to have to face up to as we grow older (and as we continue through this corona crisis). Anniki talks to Cariad Lloyd who hosts the award winning podcast – ‘Griefcast’ – and they discuss how there’s no ‘right or wrong’ way to grieve, how grief never truly disappears and how every loss is different. If you’ve lost someone, there’s ultim...
2020-07-0834 min
Griefcast#96 Griefcast Live at Underbelly Festival with Geoff Lloyd, Josie Long + Camille UcanCariad talks to stand-up comedian and podcasters Geoff Lloyd (Reasons to be Cheerful, Adrift), Josie Long (Shortcuts, Celebrity Masterchef) and Camille Ucan (Birthday Girls House Party, Lee & Dean) in this special live episode as part of the Underbelly Festival on the Southbank. Recorded in July 2019. As ever they talk grief, knickers + sponsored funerals.You can follow Geoff on twitter @geofflloyd, Josie @josielong and Camille @camilleucan and all their podcasts are available in the usual places. You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Griefcast won Gold (always believe in your soul) in...
2019-09-181h 02
Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius PipCariad Lloyd • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #280Welcome, welcome, welcome to episode 280 of the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! A beautiful talk this week about a subject which is still a tough one to talk openly about - well, thankfully Pip is joined by a true veteran podcaster on that very subject (as well as being a hilarious comedian, improviser and actor!) - it’s CARIAD LLOYD!Whether you’ve listened to Cariad’s ‘Griefcast’ podcast or not (if not, please do!), there’s a very, very high possibility that you’ve had an experience with death somewhere in your life. Everyone deals with it...
2019-07-311h 31Harriet Minter Presents: Badass Women’s HourEp 268: "Ranting About Death" with Cariad LloydNobody is going to get away without experiencing death so why are we not talking about it openly and honestly?As Emma and Nat take some time off Harriet is joined by Amanda Prowse, together they are talking to comedian and podcaster Cariad Lloyd, discussing her podcast "Griefcast" in which she tires to break down the fear of talking about death within society!Griefcast delves into the "weird, odd and strange bits" of what happens when somebody dies and how grief can affect us all!After loosing her dad at 15...
2019-07-1025 min
Freaking the F OutGrief with Cariad Lloyd & Dr Erin Hope ThompsonThis week's episode is all about grief. An emotional topic, but luckily we were joined by two expert guests. Cariad Lloyd is a comedian, actress, writer and podcast QUEEN. She is usually found hosting the award winning Griefcast, where funny people talk about death and grief. Dr Erin Hope Thompson is the Founder & Director of The Loss Foundation, the only UK charity dedicated solely to providing bereavement support following the loss of a loved one to cancer.
We talk personal experiences with grief, why Cariad thinks 'the grief cycle' is a load of bollocks and what to say to people wh...
2019-04-1554 min
PoddfestPoddfest pratar programledaren Cariad Lloyd med komikerna Victor Linnér, Jonathan Rollins & Annika Lantz om sorg och döden.Griefcast utsågs till Podcast of the Year 2018 av British Podcast Awards. På Poddfest pratar programledaren Cariad Lloyd med komikerna Victor Linnér, Jonathan Rollins & Annika Lantz om sorg och döden. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Den brittiska podden Griefcast programleds av den brittiska skådespelerskan Cariad Lloyd, och i den pratar hon med komiker om det där svårpratade som berör oss alla - sorg och döden. Med: Cariad Lloyd, komikerna Victor Linnér, Jonathan Rollins & Annika Lantz.Fler avsnitt av Griefcast hittar du hos Acas...
2019-03-2253 min
The Two Shot PodcastCariad LloydHiyer. How are ya? Thanks for being here. It's very much appreciated. Remember when Notorious B.I.G. and Method Man dropped red-hot collab 'The What' over an impeccably produced Easy Mo Bee beat? Well what we've got here for episode 75 is the podcast equivalent. Well it's not really, but that is a dead good song. This week's guest is podcasting royalty. It's the multi award-winning Griefcast's very own Cariad Lloyd. Cariad is an infectious ball of energy juggling so many different and brilliant creative pursuits. She and Craig discuss acting, podcast life, improvisation, grief and so, so much mor...
2019-02-071h 19
GriefcastEp. 57 Kayleigh Llewellyn (returns)Cariad talks again to writer and performer Kayleigh Llewellyn (In My Skin, Stella, BAFTA Rocliffe). Kayleigh came on the show before (Episode 9) to talk about losing six members of her family in a year. There was a lot to cover and so Cariad wanted to bring Kayleigh back in to talk about her grief journey and how it's progressed since then. As ever they talk grief, anxiety + psychics. You can follow Kayleigh on twitter @kaydllew or you can watch In My Skin, her new BBC3 pilot on the iPlayer now. You can follow Griefcast on twitter a...
2018-10-311h 11
Films To Be Buried With with Brett GoldsteinCariad Lloyd - Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein #10LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein to go through the tragedy and comedy of this whole life business, all against the backdrop of the history of cinema, all joined by writer / character performer / sketch comedian and more, CARIAD LLOYD!The tragedy and comedy parts are balanced out perfectly and expertly, and Cariad is a trained pair of hands on these subjects as you will have witnessed on her own ‘Griefcast’ podcast, where guests are invited to openly discuss grief and the wide world within. So here in this e...
2018-09-131h 25
Hoovering with Jessica FostekewHoovering – Episode 14: Cariad LloydWelcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering. If you had a spare few pennies a month I’ve set up on this amazing site called Patreon where I can swap really fun extras and perks with you, in exchange for financial help with continuing and growing this mighty podcast – thank you in advance – have a look This week I’...
2018-04-2750 min
THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTEP.73 - CARIAD LLOYDAdam talks with British actor, writer, character comedian and improvisor Cariad Lloyd (Austentatious, Murder In Successville, Drunk History etc.) about birth, middle age, funny accents, growing up in a ‘cult’ and why talking about death on a podcast is more fun than it sounds.CARIAD NOTESHello, Adam Buxton here. My conversation with Cariad was recorded in February 2017. Why the delay putting it out Buckles? Well, long term podcats will know that some of the conversations I record take a long time to emerge because of the slightly ad hoc way me, Séamus and my occ...
2018-04-211h 01
The Scummy Mummies PodcastEpisode 123: Grief Special with Cariad LloydOur guest for this ep is the fab Cariad Lloyd - comedian, mum, and host of the brilliant Griefcast podcast.We talk about her experience of losing her Dad when she was 15, and why she started Griefcast. We get some practical tips about what to say to someone who's grieving, and suggestions for things you can do to help them through. It's all funnier than it sounds, honest.There's also some chat about Cariad's comedy career, which has included appearances in QI and Peep Show, plus what it's like to be the first...
2018-04-1740 min
The Guilty Feminist49. Periods Redux with Cariad LloydThe Guilty Feminist Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Sara Pascoe Episode 49: Periods Redux with special guest Cariad Lloyd Recorded 7 November 2016 at Kings Place in London. Released 29 May 2017. Music by Mark Hodge and produced by Euan Maco McAleece. More about Deborah Frances-White http://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice Global Pillage More about Sara Pascoe http://www.sarapascoe.com/ https://twitter.com/sarapascoe/ Sara’s book “Animal” on Amazon More about Cariad Lloyd https://cariadlloyd.com/ https://twitter.com/LadyCariad Austentatious Bad Blood vi...
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