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Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

By: Plosive
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Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated.

Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they’ll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y’know – weird. Welcome to your new book club!

Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!

Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.

Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.


Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Twitter @weirdosbookclub and Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub

Produced by Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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Episodes
  • The Cut by Richard Armitage with Richard Armitage

    The Cut by Richard Armitage with Richard Armitage
    Jun 4 2026

    This week's book guest is The Cut by Richard Armitage.


    Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning actor and author Richard Armitage himself.


    In this episode they discuss forensics, cello, bullying, Susan Pascoe and Gary Barlow.


    Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub


    Produced, recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    50 mins
  • The Midnight Train by Matt Haig with Matt Haig

    The Midnight Train by Matt Haig with Matt Haig
    May 28 2026

    This week's book guest is The Midnight Train by Matt Haig.


    Sara and Cariad are joined by the internationally bestselling author himself, Matt Haig.


    In this episode they discuss steam trains, Sheffield, Ulysses, modernism and Def Leppard.


    Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub


    Produced by Naomi Parnell.

    Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    54 mins
  • Welcome to Weird Street by Stephen Mangan with Stephen Mangan

    Welcome to Weird Street by Stephen Mangan with Stephen Mangan
    May 21 2026

    This week's book guest is Welcome to Weird Street by Stephen Mangan, illustrated by Anita Mangan


    Sara and Cariad are joined by the brilliant actor, comedian, presenter and writer Stephen Mangan.


    In this episode they discuss Treasure Island, Green Wing, Stephen Fry and farts.


    Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub


    Produced, recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    51 mins
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So easy to listen to and enjoy! Also you get loads of reading suggestions to add onto the ever growing tbr list :)

Favourite book podcast :)

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