Podcasts by Banging Book Club

Final Episode: Feminists Don't Wear Pink (And Other Lies) from 2019-01-29T03:00

We read Feminists Don't Wear Pink and Other Lies in December (as chosen by listeners!) but also this is our final episode as a fantastic threesome. Banging Book Club coming to end, we've loved c...

Sex Object Tour of the British Museum from 2018-11-17T03:00

This month Banging Book Club takes a tour around the British Museum to check out some of their objects relating to sexuality, body image, consent and pornography. Vote for December's book: https...

Saggy Boobs, Twitter Tea and How To Be Alone with The Slumflower from 2018-07-24T01:00

In this minisode, Hannah Witton and Lucy Moon spoke to Chidera Eggerue, a.k.a The Slumflower, about her new book, What A Time To Be Alone. They discussed Twitter, call-out culture, #saggyboobsmatte...

Decolonising Sexuality Festival! from 2018-06-29T02:00

Banging Book Club went to Decolonising Sexuality Festival at SOAS then sat in a park and talked about it.

This month BBClub are reading Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl: https://a...

Fairy tales, feminism and Mermaids with Louise O'Neill from 2018-05-06T02:00

We sat down with author Louise O'Neill to chat about her new book, The Surface Breaks, a reimagining of The Little Mermaid. Get The Surface Breaks: https://amzn.to/2yQakp2

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Testosterone Rex | S3 E3 from 2018-03-28T01:00

We read Testosterone Rex by Cordelia Fine and learn about how blaming testosterone for men's shitty behaviour is as extinct as dinosaurs!

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Answering Advice Q's: Drinking on Dates, Getting Over Crushes, Rachael and Ross | S3 March Minisode from 2018-03-20T02:00

In March's minisode, Hannah Leena and Lucy answer your advice questions about relationships, dating, re-reading texts from your crushes and whether Ross and Rachael were meant to be.

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She Of The Mountains S3 E2 from 2018-03-04T11:19:56

Lucy, Leena and Hannah discuss She Of The Mountains By Vivek Shraya.

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Carol / The Price Of Salt | S2 E12 from 2017-12-19T01:30

In this episode of Banging Book Club, we read and discuss Carol, also known as The Price Of Salt, by Patricia Highsmith.

2018 reading list: http://bit.ly/2AbahDB

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Our Boyfriends Review Man Up | S2 December Minisode from 2017-12-12T02:02

The girls aren't here right now. Dan (Hannah's boyfriend), Craig (Leena's boyfriend) and Jazza (Lucy's surrogate boyfriend) talk about Man Up and masculinity.

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Man Up | S2 E11 from 2017-11-27T02:00:39

The Banging Book Club girls take on MASCULINITY!

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The Great Big Banging Book Club Quiz | S2 November Minisode from 2017-11-15T22:57:02

The ji- I mean, quiz, you didn't know you needed in your life.

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Come As You Are | S2 E10 from 2017-10-30T13:02

The three witches discuss the magic art of coming, and Emily Nagasaki's book, Come As You Are.

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The Film Adaptation of The Virgin Suicides | S2 October Minisode from 2017-10-15T00:00

Recorded the morning after a very banging sleepover where Hannah, Leena & Lucy watched The Virgin Suicides film. Here's our thoughts on the adaptation.

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The Virgin Suicides | S2E9 from 2017-09-27T01:00

In the September episode of Banging Book Club, Hannah, Leena and Lucy read The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides.

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An Evening with Juno Dawson | S2 September Minisode from 2017-09-15T00:00

Reading The Gender Games in August wasn't enough for us - we had to go to the source, the author herself - join us for our live show and pretend you're swigging gin and nibbling nuts with us an...

The Gender Games | S2 E8 from 2017-08-27T00:07

We read the book that promises to finally tell us the truth about men and women - from someone who has been both. We talk childhood gender roles, transgender issues and Margaret Thatcher conspir...

Intersectional Feminism & How We Can Do Better | S2 August Minisode from 2017-08-20T00:00

In this month's minisode, we sought out our BAME and LGBTQ+ audience's thoughts on Juliet Takes A Breath, intersectional feminism and how white women can do better. Additional contributions from...

Juliet Takes A Breath | S2 E7 from 2017-07-27T00:00

We read the queer Puerto Rican feminist coming of age story by Gabby Rivera! Live show with Juno Dawson Thursday 24th August! Tickets: http://bit.ly/2tZ4euJ Fb event page: https://www.facebook.com/...

The Game with Shan Boody | S2 July Minisode from 2017-07-17T00:00

tw/ manipulation, disordered eating, diet culture.

Lucy and Hannah speak to Shan Boodram, YouTuber and host of FullScreen show 'Shan Boody Is Your Perfect Date' about The Game, dating ...

The Game | S2 E6 from 2017-06-27T15:05

We read the problematic pick up artist bible by Neil Strauss and ... let off some hot air. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/bangingbookclub BUY A BANGING BOOK MARK! hannahwitton.firebrandstores.co...

Queer Britain with Riyadh | S2 June Minisode from 2017-06-13T16:26:52

The Bangers talking to BBC Presenter and fellow YouTuber Riyadh Khalaf about his new series Queer Britain. WATCH QUEER BRITAIN: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64ScZt2I7wGfMyIfZkI0WCEm3k3m-...

Aristotle and Dante | S2 E5 from 2017-05-22T10:07:07

Hannah, Leena and Lucy read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe - and boy do they have fun doing it. Doing It. Get it. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/bangingbookclubBUY A B...

The ABCs of LGBT with Ash Hardell | S2 May Minisode from 2017-05-11T13:27:51

On the theme of vloggers who also have sex books, Ash Hardell, was in the UK a few months ago and so Hannah & Lucy had a chat with her about her book The ABCs of LGBT+.Follow us on Twitter: twitter...

Doing It | S2 E4 from 2017-04-29T17:14:31

This month we read Doing It by our very own Hannah Witton for the #BangingBookClub! This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the YouTube Space London!Follow us on Twitter: twitter.c...

Sex, Dating and Disabilities | S2 April Minisode from 2017-04-21T06:46:29

Following last episodes discussion on A Quiet Kind Of Thunder - we find out more about the themes of sex and disability covered with the help of some friends!Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/bangi...

A Quiet Kind Of Thunder | S2 E3 from 2017-03-29T22:26:33

This month we read A Quiet Kind Of Thunder by Sara Barnard for the #BangingBookClub!Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bangingbookclubBUY A BANGING BOOK MARK! hannahwitton.firebrandstores.co...

What It's Like To Take A Break From Alcohol | S2 March Minisode from 2017-03-21T09:56:05

In March's minisode, Lucy is joined by Dodie Clark to discuss their experiences of sobriety and what they learned from them.

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Lolita | S1 E11 from 2016-12-03T15:35:44

This month the Banging Ladies tackle LOLITA for the #BangingBookClub!Youtube video for this month: youtu.be/kszUEZI6nPEBUY A BANGING BOOK MARK! hannahwitton.firebrandstores.com/proddeta…cat=4917Han...

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus | S1 E10 from 2016-10-27T13:28:12

This month we've read Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus by John Gray for the #BangingBookClub!Youtube video for this month: https://youtu.be/zfnzgkAw80QBUY A BANGING BOOK MARK! hannahwitton.f...

Middlesex | S1 E9 from 2016-10-05T17:07:34

Discussion of 'Middlesex' by Jeffrey Eugenides for the Banging Book Club.Non-spoiler video: https://youtu.be/uNhStDWN4I0BUY A BANGING BOOK MARK! http://hannahwitton.firebrandstores.com/proddetail.p...

Trumpet | S1 E8 from 2016-09-04T11:52:05

This month we've read Trumpet by Jackie Kay for the #BangingBookClub!Youtube video for this month: https://youtu.be/eFd9hikPiPgBUY A BANGING BOOK MARK! http://hannahwitton.firebrandstores.com/prodd...

A Little Gay History | S1 E7 from 2016-07-28T14:27:42

Discussion of A Little Gay History by R. B. Parkinson for the Banging Book Club.Non-spoiler video: youtu.be/15GZt2AhqgcHannah: www.youtube.com/hannahwittonLucy: www.youtube.com/user/meowitslucyLeen...

Perv | S1 E6 from 2016-07-13T21:25:15

Discussion of Perv by Jesse Bering for the Banging Book Club.Non-spoiler video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-qPB2JbzeUtw/ rape, paedophilia, incest, bodily functions (yep, this book has it all...

Vagina | S1 E5 from 2016-05-29T14:10:56

Discussion on Vagina: A New Biography by Naomi Woolf for the Banging Book Club.Non-spoiler video: https://youtu.be/HGG-6iwFyhstw/ SKIP TIMES: 17:47 - 20.18Hannah: www.youtube.com/hannahwittonLucy: ...

All the Rage | S1 E4 from 2016-04-18T18:11:27

Discussion of All the Rage by Courtney Summers for the Banging Book Club. Non-spoiler video: https://youtu.be/9Oln7qFeDaIHannah: www.youtube.com/hannahwittonLucy: www.youtube.com/user/meowitslucyLe...

Bonk | S1 E3 from 2016-03-31T21:35:02

Discussion of Bonk by Mary Roach for the Banging Book Club. tw/ brief mention of rape.Non-spoiler video: https://youtu.be/WJDx1VViQ-AHannah: www.youtube.com/hannahwittonLucy: www.youtube.com/user/m...

The Vagina Monologues | S1 E2 from 2016-02-28T12:14:52

Discussion The Vagina Monologues for the Banging Book Club. Non-spoiler video: https://youtu.be/7RXAqn6FR5UHannah: www.youtube.com/hannahwittonLucy: www.youtube.com/user/meowitslucyLeena: www.youtu...

Asking For It | S1 E1 from 2016-01-27T11:35:41

Discussion of Asking For It by Louise O'Neill for the Banging Book Club. tw/ rape. Non-spoiler video: youtu.be/svsFr8clenQ Hannah: www.youtube.com/hannahwitton Lucy: www.youtube.com/user/meowitsluc...