Diving Deep into Podcasts: Honest Conversations and Football Stories

Old friends Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver have launched an engaging podcast titled ‘Miss Me?’, where they share candid conversations and hilarious stories. Despite being in different cities – Allen in Brooklyn and Oliver in East London – their chemistry shines through.

Through their podcast, Allen and Oliver delve into personal anecdotes, from liposuction scars to childhood adventures on a barge with Keith Allen and Alex James. Their authenticity and wit keep listeners entertained throughout.

In the football podcast realm, hosts Dara Ó Briain and Josh Widdicombe explore the infamous story of Ali Dia in ‘Heroes and Humans of Football’. This six-part series promises to offer insights beyond Dia’s short-lived football career and into the broader impact on the sport.

For a more scholarly take on football, Simon Kuper and Mehreen Khan’s podcast ’53 Minutes’ delves into the lives of football luminaries like Kylian Mbappé and Roman Abramovich. Their detailed analyses provide a rich understanding of these influential figures and the world of football.

Amidst podcast discussions, Radio 4’s scheduling changes have stirred controversy, with Desert Island Discs and The Archers swapping time slots. While some see this as a cost-saving measure, others mourn the potential loss of shorter programs like award-winning pieces such as Talia Augustidis’s work.