For a journalist with a word limit, writing an introduction for a Dan Carter interview is no easy feat. A thousand words could easily be exhausted speaking only to his titles and exploits, and still, there would be enough for a follow-up.

As soon as Little Fires Everywhere was published in 2017, it was clear that it was qualified to compete with the major leagues, a clear contender for the next Big Little Lies, if you will. Given the timeliness of this Hulu mini-series’ adaptation release, it’s hard to think of a period piece that has felt this assiduously up-to-date.

Whatever way you look at it, thoroughbred racing is, as it has always been, a cultural and sporting touchstone that combines spectacle, tradition, socialising and sheer grit that will make the likes of winning a heavyweight championship look… tame.

In the world of podcasts, there exists three subcultures; those who listen to none, those who listen to a varied selection, and those who listen exclusively to true crime. I indisputably belong to the latter. And while many would argue that seems like an inefficient use of time, I will have you know that previous cold cases have been SOLVED with the help of listeners, who were able to identify victims.