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Start the WeekHay Festival: exposing the secrets of rubbishIn front of an audience at the Hay Literary Festival Tom Sutcliffe talks to The archaeologist and presenter of the hit TV show, The Great British Dig, Chloë Duckworth, who explains how every object tells a story. She reveals how even the rubbish our ancestors threw away can offer a window on the past and forge a connection with the present day. Business journalist Saabira Chaudhuri's new book Consumed, examines how companies have harnessed single-use plastics to turbocharge their profits over the last seventy years. Consumer goods makers have poured billions of dollars into convincing us we n...
2025-05-2642 min
Bookstagram Live@theperusingsociety talks university lifeJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Cassidy all about our university experiences as literature students. We discussed how she ended up studying a masters at Oxford, the books we’ve studied on different modules, and how we fit in time for bookish content creation. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed.
Find Cassidy (@theperusingsociety):
https://www.instagram.com/theperusingsociety/ (bookstagram)
https://www.youtube.com/@theperusingsociety (YouTube)
Find me (@csutcliffebooks):
https://www.instagram.com/csutcliffebooks/
2024-05-291h 33Bookstagram Live@jdronan.author talks A Burning Throne
Join me (Chloe) as I talk to Jada all about A Burning Throne, the 2nd book in her dark fantasy The Fate of Vengeance series. We discussed the romance in the series, the importance of sharing content warnings, and how the series is being turned into audiobooks. This conversation contains very minor spoilers for The Fate of Vengeance, up until a few specific spoiler questions about A Burning Throne at the end.
Find Jada (@jdronan.author):
https://www.instagram.com/jdronan.author/
Check the content warnings for The Fate of Vengeance...
2024-05-011h 31
Gardening with the RHSGarden Carbon Footprints, Wasps in Springtime, and Pruning Shrubby HydrangeasThis week Guy Barter and RHS Sustainability Fellow Chloe Sutcliffe react to a recent study published in the journal Nature Cities that claims that urban agriculture has a carbon footprint up to 6 times bigger than conventional agriculture – discussing what this means for allotmenteers and community gardeners, and how we should be thinking about our environmental impact. Entomologist and wasp defender Serian Sumner explains why spring is the perfect time to make peace with yellowjackets, as the queens emerge from hibernation. And the RHS’s Adrian Thorne gives us a practical guide to pruning shrubby hydrangeas. Prese...
2024-03-1430 minBookstagram Live@rosebudmode talks Rosebud's RealmJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Sarah all about her Discord reader community, Rosebud’s Realm. We discussed her vision for the Realm, her Maas Readalong last year, and how she ended up working with Melissa Roehrich. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed.
Find Sarah (@rosebudmode):
https://www.instagram.com/rosebudmode/ (bookstagram)
https://www.instagram.com/rosebuds.realm/ (Rosebud’s Realm)
https://www.instagram.com/therealm.studios/ (The Realm Studios)
Join Rosebud’s Realm on Discord
https://discord.gg/hDSPpFwVmv (Discord)
https...
2024-02-281h 18
The Zach Show#232 - THE ANDREW TATE DEBATE BREAKDOWN (Part 3): The Deeper Layers Of Andrew Tate, Absent Fatherhood, Being A Man, & Accepting LoveOn this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Chloé Valdary and I react to the debate between Andrew Tate and psychologist David Sutcliffe. This is the third and final part of The Great Tate Debate series. This time, we react to the last part of the debate as we get into Tate's absent father, what makes someone a real man, the deeper layers of Tate's psyche, the ability to accept love, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ Part 1: https://bit...
2024-01-172h 24Bookstagram LiveCOLLAB @escapestobooks talks writingJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Stevi for a collab with Escapes To Books (formally the Mother Fiction Writers Podcast). We discussed writing craft and habits, our own novels in progress, and our experiences as podcast hosts. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed. Unlike my usual episodes this was not recorded via Instagram Live, but you can head to the Escapes To Books YouTube page to watch our conversation.
Find Stevi (@escapestobooks):
https://www.instagram.com/escapestobooks/
Subscribe to her podcast https://youtube.com/@EscapesToBooks?si=8UdMN2hHneaZRcvL
2024-01-111h 18Bookstagram Live@parallel.journeys talks YALCJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Becky all about our weekend at YALC, the Young Adult Literature Convention. We discussed the authors we met, how much there was to do, and how anyone can get the most out of attending a book con. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed.
Find Becky (@parallel.jorneys):
https://www.instagram.com/parallel.journeys
Join a local reader meetup group with Becky leading in London and me leading in Birmingham:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd42c445r4fke1qUp28...
2023-11-291h 10
Planet PossiblePlastic GrassYou might already have a view on whether it’s a helpful way of bringing some greenery to a tricky space – or that it should be banned entirely. Either way, we’re going to explore in this episode some of the science and evidence behind the use of plastic grass, think about why it’s proving so popular and explore some great alternatives for people to think about. We’re joined by a fantastic co-host, Dr Chloe Sutcliffe of the Royal horticultural Society, and we speak with Professor Ross Cameron from the University of Sheffield on the radical cha...
2023-11-2346 min
The Zach Show#223 - THE ANDREW TATE DEBATE BREAKDOWN (Part 2): BUILDING THE MATRIX, Feeling God's Presence, Clubbing During COVID, & Can You Separate Reason From Emotion?On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach and Chloé Valdary react in real-time to the recent viral debate between the infamous Andrew Tate and Psychologist David Sutcliffe. This is the second part of what will be a 3-part series and this segment of the debate was absolutely electric. Chloé and Zach pick up right where they left off in Part 1 by diving into how Andrew Tate has become the architect of his own reality, how Tate feels being in the presence of God, Tristan and Andrew clubbing during COVID, whether or not you can separate reason from emotion, an...
2023-10-061h 36Bookstagram Live@pinestatepublicity talks book publicityJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Zoe from Pine State Publicity. We discussed how she got into her role doing book publicity, what she does to support authors, and how how much reading she gets to do. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed.
Find Zoe (@pinestatepublicity):
https://www.instagram.com/pinestatepublicity/
Find me (@csutcliffebooks):
https://www.instagram.com/csutcliffebooks/
2023-10-0447 min
The Zach Show#220 - THE ANDREW TATE DEBATE BREAKDOWN (Part 1): Andrew Tate's Prison Experience, The Fighter's Mentality, Woman Logic, Confronting Emotional Demons, & Tate Exploiting Young MenOn this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach and Chloé Valdary react in real-time to the recent viral debate between the infamous Andrew Tate and Psychologist David Sutcliffe. Andrew Tate, at one time the most Googled person on the planet, is a four-time world champion kickboxer who has risen in the ranks to become the most notorious face in social media and podcasting. Andrew Tate has not only broken the internet, but he has shattered many people's ability to look at things from a nuanced perspective. The word on the street is that you either lo...
2023-09-152h 12Bookstagram Live@kerrywrites talks women in historical fictionJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Kerry. We discussed the representation of women in historical fiction, her research process, and we celebrated the release of her novel Chasing Eleanor. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed. We experienced some technical issues during recording which meant the recording had to be split into 2 parts. Also shoutout to her publicist Pine State Publicity (@pinestatepublicity) for helping us organise this.
Find Kerry (@kerrywrites):
https://www.instagram.com/kerrywrites/
Buy Chasing Eleanor online now from major retailers
Find me (@csutcliffebooks):
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2023-06-2856 minBookstagram Live@chloeschapters talks A Sky of StormsJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Chloe (now that's a strange sentence). We discussed all three of her published series up until now, but especially her experience co-writing her new book A Sky of Storms with Rebecca Camm. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed.
Find Chloe Hodge (@chloeschapters):
https://www.instagram.com/chloeschapters/
Buy A Sky of Storms online now from major retailers, along with the Guardians of the Grove trilogy and Cursed Blood duology
Also find her co-author Bec (@readingwritingdaydreaming) https://www.instagram.com/readingwritingdaydreaming/
2023-05-3156 minBookstagram Live@gigisbookadventures talks the GrishaverseJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Gigi. We discussed season 2 of Shadow and Bone, our overall opinions of it and how it compared to our thoughts on the Grisha books. This conversation contains SPOILERS for the entire Grishaverse, but there are no spoilers for any other books discussed.
Find Gigi (@gigisbookadventures):
https://www.instagram.com/gigisbookadventures/
Watch Shadow and Bone season 2 now on Netflix
Find me (@csutcliffebooks):
https://www.instagram.com/csutcliffebooks/
Watch the original conversation in the IGTV (or reels) tab in my profile
2023-04-191h 02Bookstagram Live@a_reads_alot talks reading indie booksJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Abigail. We discussed a little bit about her and her bookstagram, before diving into our main topic of discussion: what it means to support indie authors. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed.
Find Abigail (@a_reads_alot):
https://www.instagram.com/a_reads_alot/
Learn more about the Green Author Movement here https://www.instagram.com/greenauthormovement/
Find me (@csutcliffebooks):
https://www.instagram.com/csutcliffebooks/
Watch the original conversation in the IGTV (or reels) tab in my...
2023-02-2249 minBookstagram Live@authoralliebrennan talks Heir of Ravens and RuinJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Allie. We discussed her experiences writing and self-publishing her debut fantasy novel, Heir of Ravens and Ruin. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed, up until a few spoiler questions about Heir of Ravens and Ruin at the end. We experienced some technical issues during recording which meant we lost the beginning of our conversation, but Allie very kindly agreed to rerecord some of the conversation we lost.
Find Allie (@authoralliebrennan):
https://www.instagram.com/authoralliebrennan/
Buy Heir of Ravens and Ruin online now...
2023-02-0154 min
Gardening with the RHSA Toolbox for a Sustainable 2023We thought there was no better way to start off the new year than with an episode entirely focused on sustainable gardening. In this week’s show, RHS Sustainability Fellow Chloe Sutcliffe gives you an inside look at her research measuring the environmental footprint of our horticultural practices, a handful of RHS experts share their go-to tips for cultivating a greener garden, and finally, we delve into our podcast archives to revisit two of our favourite permaculture stories. Links:Gardening for the EnvironmentPlanet-friendly gardening tips3 ways to con...
2023-01-0529 min
Front RowJoan Armatrading, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye exhibition and film She Said reviewedThe much-celebrated singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading on her 50-year career, her book of lyrics, The Weakness in Me, and new album Live at Asylum Chapel.Arts journalist Nancy Durrant, and art historian and writer Chloe Austin review Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s new show at the Tate Britain, and the film She Said, starring Carey Mulligan, which details the New York Times investigation into Harvey Weinstein.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Ellie Bury
2022-11-2442 minBookstagram Live@authorjessicajayala talks Of Fangs and ShadowsJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Jess. We discussed some of our experiences with mythology before diving into her debut NA fantasy novel, Of Fangs and Shadows. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed, up until a few spoiler questions about Of Fangs and Shadows at the end. We experienced a few minor technical issues during recording, so please excuse the sound quality when our words occasionally get cut off. Also note that Jessica's Instagram handle at the time of recording was @book.baddie, but has since been changed.
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2022-11-021h 02Bookstagram Live@kala__reads talks faeJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Kala. We discussed our experiences with fae (from our favourite books and characters to anticipated reads on our very long TBRs), played a fae-themed game of would you rather, and then gave a few more book recs before finishing with some bookstagram behind-the-scenes talk. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed.
Find Kala (@kala__reads):
https://www.instagram.com/kala__reads/
Find me (@csutcliffebooks):
https://www.instagram.com/csutcliffebooks/
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2022-10-1947 minBookstagram Live@coopreads talks Hold It ThereJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Danielle. We discussed the books we're waiting to get our hands on, as well as our experiences with audiobooks, before diving into the resin bookish products Danielle sells for her Etsy business Hold It There. We ended with a more serious conversation on the books that have helped us heal. This conversation is mostly spoiler free, although there are vague references to Gild (no outright discussion of plot) which could be considered slightly spoilery around time 1:04:41 - 1:04:53. Also note that Danielle's Instagram handle at the time of recording was @efatuatedreadings, but has...
2022-10-121h 10Bookstagram Live@sapphicpages talks bookstagramJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Carrington. We discussed some general book opinions and a little bit about her job selling books at Barnes and Noble, before moving on to the wonderful world of bookstagram. Carrington also gave some shoutouts at the end to @aj_booksta and @blondebooksta on Instagram. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed. Also note that Carrington's Instagram handle at the time of recording was @ctonreads, but has since been changed.
Please be aware that since recording this episode, Carrington has cut ties with me. I noticed what I believe...
2022-10-051h 03Bookstagram Live@high_fae_lady talks cosplayJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Courtney. We discussed our current and recent reads at the time, before diving into the world of cosplay and Courtney's own unique spin on it. This conversation is spoiler free for all books discussed. Please bear with me while I'm still gaining practice at this interview thing.
Find Courtney (@high_fae_lady):
https://www.instagram.com/high_fae_lady/
Find me (@csutcliffebooks):
https://www.instagram.com/csutcliffebooks/
Watch the original conversation in the IGTV (or reels) tab in my profile
2022-09-2157 minBookstagram Live@readwritejoy talks These Wicked LiesJoin me (Chloe) as I talk to Miranda Joy. We discussed book recommendations and bookstagram, before moving on to chat about her debut novel These Wicked Lies. This conversation took place before her book's release and is spoiler free for all books discussed. Please excuse my voice as I was recovering from a cold at the time and I hate the sound of it on a good day. I promise I'll sound less annoying in the future.
Find MJ (@readwritejoy):
https://www.instagram.com/readwritejoy/ (bookstagram and fantasy writing)
https://www.instagram.com...
2022-09-141h 02Bookstagram LiveIntroductionJoin me (Chloe) as I introduce this podcast. Learn why I started it, what it will look like moving forwards, and a little bit about myself.
Find me (@csutcliffebooks):
https://www.instagram.com/csutcliffebooks/
Find the other podcasts mentioned:
https://www.instagram.com/acotarpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/fandomtasticpod/
https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfbinge/
Please note this will be the only episode NOT recorded live on Instagram, so there is no visual option available
2022-08-3125 minFront RowDisabled-access ticket booking, Writer Will Ashon, Artists Jane Darke and Andrew TebbsDisabled-access ticket booking – for concerts, comedy clubs, theatre, festivals, and more. Carolyn Atkinson reports on problems with new initiatives to make access to the arts much easier for disabled people: the big delays to the National Arts Access Card, and inconsistencies in purchasing ‘companion’ tickets.Will Ashon is a novelist and non-fiction writer whose latest book, The Passengers, is a compilation of voices he recorded with 180 people he came across through chance and random methods – voices who share their hopes, fears and experiences that shaped their lives. Will tells Tom Sutcliffe what the combination of thoughts and tales sa...
2022-08-0242 min
Just Another Trucking PodcastApparently Peter Sutcliffe is hot?This week Tom learns not to hit windows, Jamma learns he is a gingerist and Chloe as weird feelings for Peter Sutcliffe. Support us and look great doing it: https://www.salmonslap.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-another-trucking-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-191h 04Front RowErin Doherty on new drama Chloe, Andrei Kurkov on culture in Ukraine, true crime podcastsErin Doherty shot to fame playing Princess Anne in The Crown and joins Tom to discuss her latest role as social media obsessed stalker Becky in BBC drama Chloe.The writer Andrei Kurkov talks about literature, TV, music and cultural festivals across Ukraine.Documentary and true crime podcasts are more popular than ever, but does audio offer new ways of telling stories? Narrative expert and former head of BBC Drama Commissioning John Yorke, and Alexi Mostrous, host of Tortoise Media’s hit podcast Sweet Bobby, consider the particular craft of longform audio storytelling.Pr...
2022-02-0242 min
What Happened Today in HistorySeptember 1stOn today’s episode Chloe and Katie talk about the events that occurred on September 1st. They discuss about popsicles, fire tornadoes. World War 2, and Sci-fi movies. Follow our Instagram! - @whtihpodcast or click https://instagram.com/p/COvVAxyjEpM/ Donate to us using this link - https://anchor.fm/chloe-and-katie-chung/support Events - https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/september2nd.html
https://www.onthisday.com/day/september/2
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https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-2
https://www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/sep02.htm
https://www.historyplace.com/specials/calendar/september.htm
https://thisday.thefamouspeople.com/2nd-september.ph...
2021-09-0217 min
Saturday ReviewThe Miseducation of Cameron Post, Humans, Killing Eve, Miriam Toews, I ObjectThe Miseducation of Cameron Post is a new film set in the US in the 90s; Cameron (played by Chloe Grace Moretz) is a teenage lesbian sent to a gay conversion centre but not really motivated to try and change
Humans has transferred from an award-winning run on Broadway to The Hampstead Theatre in London. An American family gather together for Thanksgiving supper and all the worries and fears bubble to the surface. But it's not all grim soul-searching
Phoebe Waller Bridge is the name behind Killing Eve on BBC3; a new slick female assassin TV series starring Sandra...
2018-09-0852 minSaturday ReviewFrankenstein in Manchester, Palme d'Or winner The Square, The Immortalists, Tacita Dean, AnnihilationA new theatrical adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at The Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre aims to be one of the most faithful versions to the original novel. What does this add to our understanding of the play and of the Creature?
This year's Palme d'Or winning film The Square, is a Swedish satirical drama dealing with the world of contemporary art and our personal boundaries and responsibilities.
Chloe Benjamin's latest novel 'The Immortalists' follows the lives of a group of contemporary New York Jewish American siblings and poses the question "how would you live your life if you knew...
2018-03-1749 minSaturday Review19/05/2012Tom Sutcliffe and his guests writer James Runcie, director of the Serpentine Gallery Julia Peyton-Jones and comedian David Schneider review the week's cultural highlights including the play The Sunshine Boys.The Sunshine Boys, a play which starts Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths, features a former Vaudevillian double act who are reunited for a television comedy special, after not speaking to each other for years. Their bitter rivalry is reignited in this comedic battle of two colossal egos, each unwilling to realise he relies on the other.Emily Perkins' novel The Forrests charts the life of...
2012-05-2141 min