Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club
If you too have raced through Emily Henry’s moreish romcom novels, you’ll want to tune in to this new podcast from Reese Witherspoon’s book club. Henry is the first guest, along with director Yulin Kuang, who is bringing her stories to the big screen. They’re talking all things romance with host Danielle Robay, who will continue to meet authors in a series made for listening to in a sunny park. Hollie Richardson
Widely available, episodes weekly
Women’s Football Weekly
The Guardian’s longrunning ode to female football launches a special run for the women’s Euros. Hosts Faye Carruthers, Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Sophie Downey are joined by a cast of guests as they tackle the tournament’s highs and lows. The first two episodes are previews – what will the verdict be on the Lionesses’ chance of taking home the silverware? Alexi Duggins
Widely available, three times per week
The Water Road
Ex-BBC newsreader Adam Porter’s tale of life on a canal boat is a soothing, water sound effects-packed listen. It has a formality that means it wouldn’t sound out of place on Radio Four, but it’s very satisfying for anyone after a meditative listen. AD
Widely available, episodes fortnightly
Situationships
Presenter Christine McGuinness and author Sophie Gravia team up for this new BBC pod about dating. Although lightweight at first, there are glimmers of more substantial conversations to come via their frank admissions around ghosting and queerness, and a “hot mess hotline” for listeners to call. Hannah J Davies
BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Chance Encounters
A new series of the feelgood pod from CNN, about platonic and romantic relationships forged while travelling. Fans of Emily in Paris (and her jaunts to Rome) are sure to lap up the first episode, which is all about a charming love story that began at Trevi fountain between Catherine and Fausto – with Catherine’s mum in tow. HJD
Widely available, episodes weekly
