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Agony Art

Solving your problems with books, films and music

The agony aunt podcast in which we try to solve your trivial problems using the great books, music and films of our age.

Latest Episode1/4/2023

The Perfect Podcast to Propose To

Season 3, Ep. 13

It's the finale of Agony Art series 3, and we're packing this one full of art, from Faithless to John Legend, Pearl Harbour to All Quiet on the Western Front, Jonathan Franzen to Iain Banks... If this episode doesn't have it, you probably don't want to consume it.Note that this episode was recorded before the death of Maxi Jazz.Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2023/01/S03E13.html

The Perfect Podcast to Propose To

Season 3, Ep. 13

It's the finale of Agony Art series 3, and we're packing this one full of art, from Faithless to John Legend, Pearl Harbour to All Quiet on the Western Front, Jonathan Franzen to Iain Banks... If this episode doesn't have it, you probably don't want to consume it.Note that this episode was recorded before the death of Maxi Jazz.Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2023/01/S03E13.html

Don't Be a Moby-Dick Head

Season 3, Ep. 12

It's another in-depth special this week, and this time we're obsessed with Moby-Dick, or The Whale, by Herman Melville.Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2022/12/S03E12.html

Shut Up and Fungus

Season 3, Ep. 11

In this episode, Aaron goes on and on about Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake, Karl talks Robin Williams in One Hour Photo, and Liam reveals that David Gray was the original singer/songwriter. Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below. Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2022/12/S03E11.html

We're So Vain, We Probably Think This Episode is About Us

Season 3, Ep. 10

This week on Agony Art, Karl and Liam argue about the true meaning of The Lion King, 1000 police officers look for Agatha Christie, and no one cares who Carly Simon was singing about. Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below. Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2022/12/S03E10.html

Foreshadowing: The Guts of Storytelling

Season 3, Ep. 9

In this week's episode, we're trying to bring storytelling devices into our real lives, with the help of Frasier, Hamilton, Hemingway, The Sopranos, Cool Runnings, and much, much more.Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2022/12/S03E09.html

21 Ways to Make Your Podcast Profitable (Number 4 Will Shock You!)

Season 3, Ep. 8

This week, we deliver a masterclass in advertising, a game show, and several baffling lists before we even start solving any problems. Anyone else would make you pay for this much content, but we're still free. Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below. Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2022/11/S03E08.html

Rumours

Season 3, Ep. 7

This week, we're interrupting our Tango in the Night to spread some Rumours. Let's hope it's not Fleetwood Whack. Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below. Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2022/11/S03E07.html

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