Seen & Unseen Alive: new episode

This week: democracy and dairy, The Three Body Problem, and artist Hannah Thomas.

Natalie Garrett

Natalie produces and narrates The Seen & Unseen Aloud podcast. She's an Anglican minister and a trained actor.

A portrait of a white-shawled woman against a golden background.

Portrait of Basse.

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This week, Yaroslav Walker argues that Democracy and Dairy just don't mix; Roger Bretherton explores the philosophy / theology of Netflix's The Three Body Problem and Jane Cacouris is moved by artist Hannah Thomas' visceral and moving portraits which offer a glimpse into suffering, and healing, souls.

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19 May 2025

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Insta judgement, Thunderbolts*, and the link between mind and body

New episode: listen to articles from Rosie Phillips, Giles Gough and Rachael Newham.

Natalie Garrett

Natalie produces and narrates The Seen & Unseen Aloud podcast. She's an Anglican minister and a trained actor.

A montage of villains from Thunderbolts*.

The Thunderbolts.

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In this episode, Rosie Phillips looks at how the human desire for truth and judgement plays out on social media; Giles Gough explores the unexpected depths of Marvel's latest unexpected blockbuster and Rachel Newham's own experience gets her asking questions about the relationship between mental and physical health.

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