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Spiralling with Zara Gladman

Comedian and writer Zara Gladman (@zanyzaz) invites guests to share the problems, insecurities and festering little brain worms they can’t get out of their heads.

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57:10

Radhika on The Cost of Being a Musician

Spiralling with Zara Gladman ·

2026/09/28

Fresh from the release of her acclaimed debut album Cinepop, Glasgow musician Radhika joins Zara for the Series 1 finale with a spiral that many young musicians are scared to talk about: why do so many music promoters pay so little, and why does it feel harder than ever to make a living from music?In her first ever podcast appearance, Radhika discusses growing up in a musical family, discovering songwriting through a baby pink guitar, finding inspiration on the shores of Helensburgh and forming a

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58:52

Kevin Leomo on Racism and Scottish Exceptionalism

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2026/09/21

Kevin Leomo is a very busy man. He spends his time working a full-time community engagement job, organising arts festivals (like the award-winning Creatives of Colour Festival), making experimental music and as a community organiser, fighting the good fight in Glasgow's cultural scene. In this episode, Kevin joins Zara to tackle one of the biggest questions “Spiralling” has covered to date: why are some people still in denial about racism in Scotland?From Scottish exceptionalism to the reality of

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56:27

Susan Riddell on Facing a Terrorism Charge and Having...

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2026/09/14

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Comedian and writer Susan Riddell has had an unusual year. After an alleged incident at an Edinburgh weapons factory (that makes laser-targeting components found in fighter jets used by Israel), she found herself under strict bail conditions, banned from Edinburgh and facing a terrorism charge and trial that still hasn’t happened.Fresh from having some of those restrictions lifted, Susan joined Zara to discuss house arrest, solitary

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59:31

Sophie Rose McCabe on Dating in Your 40s

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2026/09/07

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Edinburgh-based comedian, actor, ex-raver and soon-to-be drama teacher Sophie Rose McCabe shares a problem close to her heart: how do you date in your 40s? From Tinder etiquette and endless talking stages to childcare logistics, we dive into the realities of dating as a millennial separated parent. We also discuss comedy as a route to reclaiming your identity post-motherhood and why giving birth is surprisingly good preparation for stand-up

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61:20

Ski on Why Success Never Feels Like Enough

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2026/08/31

Cheshire-based comedian Ski has built an audience of hundreds of thousands through his online sketches and viral characters alongside his comedy partner Durk (of Durk & Ski). But no matter how much success he finds, Ski always seems to want more. From chasing viral views and creative ambition to health anxiety and ageing, Ski joins Zara for a surprisingly philosophical conversation about finding contentment in life. Along the way they discuss voice note etiquette, a food-related relationship

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63:35

Kim Blythe on Creeping Surveillance and Those Kylie...

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2026/08/24

Standup and online sensation Kim Blythe is used to the limelight: but on her own terms. Since inadvertently being caught on camera (cycling on her beloved Voi bike), Kim has been spiralling over the modern age of surveillance. Why is Kylie Jenner promoting “pervert glasses”? How do we protect our privacy when everyone has a camera? And was “Black Mirror” actually a documentary? We discuss Kim’s meteoric rise through the Scottish comedy scene, therapy, internet fame and her very legitimate

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63:05

Michael Fry on Frying His Brain and the Paradox of...

Spiralling with Zara Gladman ·

2026/08/17

Irish comedian and actor Michael Fry (@bigdirtyfry) is conflicted: on the one hand, the internet has allowed him to carve out a successful comedy career (from TV roles in Derry Girls and No Worries If Not to his own series on BBC Sounds). But on the other hand, his phone addiction is turning his brain to mush. From watching TikToks on a giant unwieldy iPad to preemptively blocking trolls, Michael and Zara (@zanyzaz) discuss strategies for resisting the relentless pull of the internet. Plus,

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52:45

Laura Ferguson on (Not) Separating the Art from the...

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2026/08/10

Fresh from the set of Frankie Boyle-penned crime drama Meantime (starring James McAvoy), TV producer Laura Ferguson joins Zara with a spiral that has bugged her for years: why do people still play a certain moonwalking pop star?Michael Jackson made some undeniable bangers. But can we ever separate the art from the artist?Plus: what a producer actually does, surviving Scottish filming conditions and the art of girl math.Meantime is scheduled to premiere on Sky in 2027See Zara at the Edinburgh

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50:49

Martin Clark on Being a Late Bloomer and Making His...

Spiralling with Zara Gladman ·

2026/08/03

Filmmaker Martin Clark takes time out from polishing off his feature film “Public House” (set in Glasgow pub, Heraghty's) to share a spiral that's followed him for years: what if it feels like you're always playing catch-up? What if you're ten years behind your creative peers?We discuss growing up in “the arsehole of Scotland”, his creative process, being a late bloomer in the world of film, and the complicated business of calling yourself an artist. Plus: the delicate balance between self-belief

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57:53

Eleanor Morton on Making Art When the World Feels...

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2026/07/27

Ahead of her return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, comedian, author and self-described “Scotland’s most anxious woman” Eleanor Morton joins the first episode of Spiralling to tackle a big question: how do we keep making art when the world seems increasingly anti-art? We discuss childhood anxiety, AI (a lot!), comedy funding, universal basic income, the Scottish comedy scene and the Fringe. Plus, a mystery caller joins us live on air to share an unusual gripe about his colleague.Catch Eleanor at

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1:14

Spiralling: Coming Soon

Spiralling with Zara Gladman ·

2026/07/27

Spiralling is a new podcast coming this summer.Every week, comedian Zara Gladman sits down with a guest to discuss a problem, insecurity or festering little brain worm they can’t get out of their head.From social media addiction to mortality, dating, pervert glasses and everything in between, there's a lot to unpack.Together, we'll brainstorm solutions and hopefully... stop spiralling!Featuring special guests from the worlds of comedy, film, TV, music and beyond.

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