Changes with Annie Macmanus

Zadie Smith

<p>During early lockdown, in response to these extraordinary times, the bestselling, award winning author Zadie Smith wrote six personal, powerful and reflective essays exploring ideas and questions around our new reality. In this honest conversation, Zadie talks with Annie about the change the world has seen through her own personal experience in both New York and back in her home city of London and the differences between them. She reflects on what we notice about ourselves and our relationship between time and work, homeschooling, what other other people mean to us, community, the danger of individualism, and the importance of art. This conversation was recorded at the end of July 2020. Read the new collection of essays, Intimations - all royalties go to charity. You can buy a copy here: <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/321/321775/intimations/9780241492383.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/321/321775/intimations/9780241492383.html</a></p><br><p>Content Warning: this episode discusses the effects of Covid 19 and events that occurred during lockdown including brief references to mass death and violent protests.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sinéad Gleeson

<p>From a childhood&nbsp;spent caring for her mother, to her own struggles with “wonky hips” and leukaemia,&nbsp;Sinéad has had a unique take on the way our health shapes our perspective of life and love.</p><br><p>In this discussion with Annie, the&nbsp;bestselling author&nbsp;talks about illness, the body, and how women are treated by male doctors.</p><br><p>Follow&nbsp;Sinéad:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sineadgleeson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sineadgleeson</a>&nbsp;on twitter</p><p>Read her new collection of essays,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sineadgleeson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Constellations</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Paddy

<p>Patrick Burke has seen a lot of change. In this roller coaster of an interview with Annie, we hear the moments that led Paddy into a life on the streets... and the moment that brought him back from the brink.</p><br><p>Warning: this episode discusses substance abuse and violence</p><br><p>Paddy supports the work of Shelter. We should too. <a href="https://england.shelter.org.uk/donate?reserved_appeal_code=20190401-DF-10&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzaOo_aP36AIViu7tCh2j8AulEAAYASAAEgKzXfD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support their work at this most difficult of times</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Jon Ronson

<p>The bestselling author joins Annie to talk through the biggest changes in his life - from the bullying that defined his childhood, to his escape to London and how that shaped his world.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Jon Ronson has had an uncanny knack of predicting some big cultural shifts, from the online mob to the way the porn industry has changed all our lives. Annie delves into his past to discover how he does it.</p><br><p>Follow&nbsp;@jonronson on Twitter, and binge-listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Butterfly-Effect-with-Jon-Ronson-Audiobook/B073JS84YF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Butterfly Effect</a>&nbsp;and The&nbsp;<a href="https://podfollow.com/1258779354/links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Last Days Of August</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sinéad Burke

<p>Since her very first day in primary school,&nbsp;Sinéad understood the power of education and how it can challenge the status quo and to give agency and opportunity to the most vulnerable.</p><br><p>Across her career so far she has&nbsp;visited schools, workplaces, government agencies and the White House to enact change... which all started after she was asked to do a TED Talk about disability and design. Annie finds out how these two moments - the first day at school and that defining talk - has impacted her life, and many others, for the better.</p><br><p><strong>Further reading</strong></p><br><p>Follow her&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesineadburke/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thesineadburke</a>&nbsp;on Twitter and Instagram</p><p>Podcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://podfollow.com/1468608471" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">As Me with Sinéad&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sinead_burke_why_design_should_include_everyone?language=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enjoy that TED talk</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Marvin Rees

<p>The Mayor of Bristol has been in the national conversation this week, as Black Lives Matter protests addressed the issue of statues honouring slavers in our major cities.</p><br><p>In this extended conversation with Annie, he discusses the changes that brought him into politics, his love of multicultural Bristol, and why his words have been some warmly received&nbsp;by everyone that wants equality now.</p><br><p>Follow&nbsp;Marvin:&nbsp;@MarvinJRees on Twitter</p><br><p>Expand your knowledge with some of these, inspired by our conversation:</p><br><p><strong>Documentaries</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0484384/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Colour of Fear</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icTi4rKi3Yc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unfinished Business</a></p><br><p><strong>Film</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119217/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Good Will Hunting</a></p><br><p><strong>People</strong></p><p>“There’s nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come” - Victor Hugo</p><p>Historian David Olusoga’s work&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/david-olusoga" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">can be read here</a></p><br><p><strong>Organisations</strong></p><p>SARI (Stand Against Racism &amp; Inequality):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sariweb.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sariweb.org.uk/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Clover Stroud

<p>Clover Stroud has made her colourful family life in the country the subject of her two best selling books.&nbsp;She has five children and is fearlessness in her writing about the darker sides of motherhood.&nbsp;For more than one reason, Clover has had to navigate an abundance of traumatic change in her life and is truly inspirational in the way she talks about over coming them.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Content warning: suicide</p><br><p>You can follow @clover.stroud on instagram. Her most recent book, ' My Wild and Sleepless Nights: A Mother's Story'&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1116784/my-wild-and-sleepless-nights/9780857525901.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">is available now</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Waad Al-Kateab

<p>Waad has documented her life on camera in war torn Aleppo, Syria. While conflict, violence, death and cruelty raged around her, she fell in love, got married and had a baby daughter.</p><br><p>Her film, ‘For Sama’, is a love letter from a young mother to her daughter - and in this conversation with Annie, she reveals the moments of change in her eventful life, capturing stories of loss, laughter, sacrifice and survival.</p><br><p>You can follow @waadalkateab on twitter and instagram -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/for-sama" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">and watch For Sama, for free, right now on All 4</a>.</p><br><p>Go to&nbsp;<a href="http://actionforsama.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">actionforsama.com</a>&nbsp;to help make a change.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Candice Brathwaite

<p>When Candice became a mother, she found that, flicking through Instagram, she didn't see many people that looked like her. So where were all the black mothers?</p><br><p>This revelation set Candice on a course that has seen her lighting a path for others, as well as making a few enemies along the way.</p><br><p>In this interview with Annie, the founder of Make Motherhood Diverse discusses her stories of change.</p><br><p>Follow Candice: @CandiceBrathwaite on Instagram.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Jhemar Jonas

<p>When&nbsp;Jhemar&nbsp;was&nbsp;16, his&nbsp;brother Michael was stabbed to death. Since that night, he has been trying to change the world through lobbying campaigns and his own entrepreneurship.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this woozy, late night chat with Annie, he discusses that night and its&nbsp;impact on his life, of those around him, and what needs to change, right now.</p><br><p>You can read about&nbsp;Jhemar's story of change here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45683971" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45683971</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Robyn

<p>From travelling around Sweden with her theatrical family, to walking away from the safety of the record labels, Robyn has never been one to stand still.</p><br><p>Recording from her sun-dappled window seat in Stockholm, the chart-topping singer tells Annie about the two changes that have had the biggest impact on her life... and why psychoanalysis&nbsp;is like magic mushrooms.</p><br><p>Go discover Robyn's exceptional back catalogue including Robyn (2005) and Body Talk (2010) and follow her @robynkonichiwa</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Caitlin Moran (clean version)

<p><em>This episode has been bleeped and can be heard with the kids around. Please note it contains references to self-harm.</em></p><br><p>Homeschooled from the age of 11, the eldest of 8 kids, Caitlin Moran wrote the bestselling 'How To Be A Woman' and recently wrote the screenplay of the similarly bestselling book 'How To Build A Girl'.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this pre-lockdown discussion with Annie, the Times columnist discusses her two biggest changes in her life - including growing up without that formal education, her regret at how she acted as a young music journalist, pornography and how mucking about will save us all.</p><br><p>How To Build A Girl stars Beanie Feldstein and Alfie Allen and will be available to stream from May 8. You can follow Caitlin on twitter, where she is at her absolute best, @caitlinmoran</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Caitlin Moran

<p>Homeschooled from the age of 11, the eldest of 8 kids, Caitlin Moran wrote the bestselling 'How To Be A Woman' and recently wrote the screenplay of the similarly bestselling book 'How To Build A Girl'.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this pre-lockdown discussion with Annie, the Times columnist discusses her two biggest changes in her life - including growing up without that formal education, her regret at how she acted as a young music journalist, pornography and how mucking about will save us all.</p><br><p>How To Build A Girl stars Beanie Feldstein and Alfie Allen and will be available to stream from May 8. You can follow Caitlin on twitter, where she is at her absolute best, <a href="twitter.com/caitlinmoran" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@caitlinmoran</a></p><br><p>Trigger warnings: reference to self harm, sex</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Introducing Changes With Annie Mac

<p>A brand new series for these times of massive change - and DJ Annie Mac is here to tell you more...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>New episodes from Monday - stay subscribed to this feed to get it as soon as it drops!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Rylan Clark-Neal

The TV presenter and former X Factor star joins Annie in her Rave Shed to talk about humour, childhood and craving fame.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Alice Levine

My Dad Wrote A Porno made Alice Levine an international star, making people laugh week after week. But does she think of herself as funny - or as a comedian? Annie brings Alice into the Rave Shed to discuss the rollercoaster of being labelled 'a funny woman.'<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Dr. Rupy

How does food affect your wellbeing? GP Dr Rupy founded <a href="https://thedoctorskitchen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Doctors' Kitchen</a>, a place to improve your health through food. In this chat with Annie, they discuss how we need to fix our love of animals, so they don't end up on our plate.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Jess Phillips MP

<p>The outspoken MP has only been in parliament since 2015, but has made a big impact in that short time as a campaigner for social justice... and a reminder that not all politicians belong to 'the ruling class.'</p><br><p>This episode is part of 'Finding Annie', a special series of podcasts discussing life's biggest themes.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Suzanne Moore

<p>There's no textbook for growing older, but Suzanne Moore's columns for the Guardian have been a comfort to Annie, revealing a world where the process of aging is a blessing not a curse.</p><br><p>This episode is part of 'Finding Annie,' a special series of podcasts looking at the big themes of life.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Zane Lowe

<p>When Annie was the 'new girl' at Radio 1, still learning the ropes, Zane Lowe would be the one to look up to. When he wasn't asleep in the studio with a newspaper over his head. In this catch-up with Zane, they talk about those early days, the power of live radio, and the beautiful chaos that he orchestrated for the nation.</p><br><p><em>This episode is part of 'Finding Annie.' a series of special podcasts recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden and featuring deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes.&nbsp;</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Amanda Lepore

<p>The model and former Club Kid speaks to Annie about The Divine Feminine, in this fascinating and fun chat about her life as an activist and artist.</p><br><p><em>This episode is part of the special series 'Finding Annie.' Recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden, these are deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes.&nbsp;</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Fame Game With Sharon Horgan

<em>Broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac returns with series 2 of her podcast Finding Annie. Recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden, expect deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes.&nbsp;</em><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Parenting With Jessie Ware

<em>Broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac returns with series 2 of her podcast Finding Annie. Recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden, expect deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes. </em><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Fashion Darling! With Henry Holland

<em>Broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac returns with series 2 of her podcast Finding Annie. Recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden, expect deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes. </em><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Ah Jaysus! Irishness With Imelda May

A new podcast from broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac where she tackles her terrible memory problem by enlisting the help of her family and friends to explore the forgotten parts of her life. Recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden, expect deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes.&nbsp;<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

DJing: The Agony And The Ecstasy With Tiga

A new podcast from broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac where she tackles her terrible memory problem by enlisting the help of her family and friends to explore the forgotten parts of her life. Recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden, expect deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes.&nbsp;<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Modern Love! With Molly King And Mary Ni Lochlainn

A new podcast from broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac where she tackles her terrible memory problem by enlisting the help of her family and friends to explore the forgotten parts of her life. Recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden, expect deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes.&nbsp;<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Hair Stories With Clara Amfo And Zezi Ifore

A new podcast from broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac where she tackles her terrible memory problem by enlisting the help of her family and friends to explore the forgotten parts of her life. Recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden, expect deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes.&nbsp;<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Night Night! Sleeptalking With Nick Grimshaw

A new podcast from broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac where she tackles her terrible memory problem by enlisting the help of her family and friends to explore the forgotten parts of her life. Recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden, expect deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes.&nbsp;<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Let’s Talk About Childbirth! With Sara Cox

A new podcast from broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac where she tackles her terrible memory problem by enlisting the help of her family and friends to explore the forgotten parts of her life. Recorded in the ‘rave shed’ at the end of her garden, expect deeply personal and hilarious discussions on life’s biggest themes.&nbsp;<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>