WINNER of Best Children and Young Adults’ Podcast at the 2024 Independent Podcast Awards!
The Reading Cafe is the podcast from Holy Cross High School that aims to get people talking about reading. Listen to young people interviewing popular writers such as:
Robin Stevens (Murder Most Unladylike/Ministry of Unladylike Activity)
Darren Shan (Zom-B/Cirque du Freak)
Mark Millar (Millarworld comics/Marvel’s Civil War)
Elle McNicoll (A Kind of Spark/Keedie)
Tom Oldfield (Ultimate Football Heroes)
Kayvion Lewis (Thieves’ Gambit/Heist Royale)
“I was so impressed by ’The Reading Cafe podcast’—it’s run by children, for children under Mr Kelly’s expert tutelage. I was so impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of the entire process, and found the interview to be one of my favourites, with insightful questions and a fun discussion all round.” (Aisha Bushby)
“I had a great time doing the Reading Cafe podcast. The interviewers were extremely knowledgeable and inquisitive, and I had to be on my toes to answer all their questions!” (Darren Shan)
“I was delighted to be interviewed by The Reading Cafe - it’s a wonderful podcast from enthusiastic and passionate young podcasters who have created something very impressive. My interview was fun and engaging, and I still have fond memories of it a year later.” (Robin Stevens)
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WINNER of Best Children and Young Adults’ Podcast at the 2024 Independent Podcast Awards!
The Reading Cafe is the podcast from Holy Cross High School that aims to get people talking about reading. Listen to young people interviewing popular writers such as:
Robin Stevens (Murder Most Unladylike/Ministry of Unladylike Activity)
Darren Shan (Zom-B/Cirque du Freak)
Mark Millar (Millarworld comics/Marvel’s Civil War)
Elle McNicoll (A Kind of Spark/Keedie)
Tom Oldfield (Ultimate Football Heroes)
Kayvion Lewis (Thieves’ Gambit/Heist Royale)
“I was so impressed by ’The Reading Cafe podcast’—it’s run by children, for children under Mr Kelly’s expert tutelage. I was so impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of the entire process, and found the interview to be one of my favourites, with insightful questions and a fun discussion all round.” (Aisha Bushby)
“I had a great time doing the Reading Cafe podcast. The interviewers were extremely knowledgeable and inquisitive, and I had to be on my toes to answer all their questions!” (Darren Shan)
“I was delighted to be interviewed by The Reading Cafe - it’s a wonderful podcast from enthusiastic and passionate young podcasters who have created something very impressive. My interview was fun and engaging, and I still have fond memories of it a year later.” (Robin Stevens)
Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss any episodes!
The Reading Cafe LIVE: Darren McGarvey (Poverty Safari)
The Reading Cafe
1 hour 24 minutes
8 months ago
The Reading Cafe LIVE: Darren McGarvey (Poverty Safari)
APPROX AGE RATING: 15+ (NATIONAL 5/HIGHER MODERN STUDIES/POLITICS)
Welcome to The Reading Cafe - the podcast from Holy Cross High School that aims to get people talking about reading!
The Reading Cafe LIVE 2025 audience event featured an interview with Darren McGarvey, award-winning BBC documentarian and Orwell Prize-winning author of Poverty Safari and The Social Distance Between Us.
During this excellent interview, Darren was in conversation with outstanding S6 Reading Leaders, Elsa and Grace. Our audience of National 5/Higher Modern Studies and Politics students had the opportunity to hear the writer’s responses to questions about key topics (poverty, health, gender and the criminal justice system) in preparation for the exam in May.
They also enjoyed live self-written scenes ('Tone Deaf' and 'The Glass Ceiling') performed by Advanced Higher Drama pupils focused on poverty and gender.
This is an invaluable resource for all pupils who are studying for the National 5 and Higher Modern Studies and Politics exams, so make sure you take lots of notes as you listen!
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The Reading Cafe
WINNER of Best Children and Young Adults’ Podcast at the 2024 Independent Podcast Awards!
The Reading Cafe is the podcast from Holy Cross High School that aims to get people talking about reading. Listen to young people interviewing popular writers such as:
Robin Stevens (Murder Most Unladylike/Ministry of Unladylike Activity)
Darren Shan (Zom-B/Cirque du Freak)
Mark Millar (Millarworld comics/Marvel’s Civil War)
Elle McNicoll (A Kind of Spark/Keedie)
Tom Oldfield (Ultimate Football Heroes)
Kayvion Lewis (Thieves’ Gambit/Heist Royale)
“I was so impressed by ’The Reading Cafe podcast’—it’s run by children, for children under Mr Kelly’s expert tutelage. I was so impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of the entire process, and found the interview to be one of my favourites, with insightful questions and a fun discussion all round.” (Aisha Bushby)
“I had a great time doing the Reading Cafe podcast. The interviewers were extremely knowledgeable and inquisitive, and I had to be on my toes to answer all their questions!” (Darren Shan)
“I was delighted to be interviewed by The Reading Cafe - it’s a wonderful podcast from enthusiastic and passionate young podcasters who have created something very impressive. My interview was fun and engaging, and I still have fond memories of it a year later.” (Robin Stevens)
Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss any episodes!
