Honestly, You are So Brave Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of the Jen.n.Xhausted Podcast. We have had an amazing Summer break and we are back talking all things Giggle Glug, or Champagne as we now know it. We talk about it's origins, archaic words, customs and phrases and have a belly laugh at the same time. Worth a listen even if you don't drink. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.

It’s our Christmas special, and we’re unwrapping the strange, surprising origins behind the words, phrases, and traditions of Christmas. From the chaotic Lord of Misrule to the mystery of the hogmagdog, we dig into festive customs you’ve probably heard of — but never really questioned.

We also reveal which company made Santa’s iconic red-and-white suit famous. Curious? Slightly confused? Perfect. Find out in this Christmas edition of jen.n.xhausted. 🎅✨

Weddings weren’t always about romance and in this episode of Jen.n.Xhausted, we uncover the strange, spooky, and surprising origins behind wedding traditions we still use today. 💍

From ale knights and bride’s ale to veils, dresses, and ancient phrases, we explore how many customs were created to ward off evil spirits, prevent kidnapping, and protect the bride. Turns out, fear, superstition, and a lot of drinking shaped the modern wedding.

If you’ve ever wondered why weddings look the way they do, grab a cuppa and enjoy this episode. 🍻

Welcome back! Today we’re talking all things moppets—kids, the tiny whirlwinds who can turn a calm room into absolute chaos in seconds.

We love the wild things they get up to, but we’re also diving into something a bit unexpected: the language of “guts.”

There’s the gut feeling—that instinctive feeling that us females seem to have when something isn't right. 

 Then “guts for garters,” once a medieval threat, now basically what adults say when a child draws on the walls… again.

 And of course, “eating humble pie,” the classic moment when you loudly claim your kid would never throw a tantrum—right before they do… in public.

So today it’s moppets, mayhem, and the wonderfully weird words that remind us just how human—and hilarious—life can be.

Let’s jump in.

Jas joins us in the drobe to unpack the wild world of dating in your 40s. We also explore the cosy, bread-based origins of the word “lady” (very on-brand for two sourdough-loving Jen.n's) and share our hilarious run-in with a scammer, featuring Jen’s “uncle,” the Sultan of Zanzibar and the very generous inheritance.

Chaos, carbs and midlife mayhem… climb in and enjoy!

Episode 9: Hot Flushes AKA Swullocking

Back in the drobe and things are heating up - literally! This week we’re talking swullocking (that’s hot flushes for the uninitiated) and how different cultures actually celebrate menopause. Plus, we talk about our scammer, we uncover the etymology of matrix, share our new favourite portmanteau words and laugh our way through the chaos of midlife mayhem. Grab your gin and join us. United by fatigue, fuelled by laughs (and gin).

Back in Jenn’s wardrobe on a cosy Wednesday night, gin in hand and perched on a mattress because yes, we’re getting old… We’re serving up more laughs, obsolete words, and some truly epic food disasters (hello, belly timber and smiggle moments!). Plus, Jenn’s husband reveals the actual cost of sourdough—who’s got it right, Jenn or Mark? Get stuck in!

Episode 7: Clumperton Chaos, Effoc & Irish Handcuffs

In Jenn’s wardrobe this week, we tumble into clumperton moments (yes, falling over again), sip our effoc like pros, and hear Jenn's story about Irish Handcuffs (holding two drinks at the same time). We’ve also got microwave mayhem, a high-heeled fact of the week and some late-night insomnia confessions from the drobe.

Because who needs sleep when you’ve got laughs, coffee, and chaos?

This week in the drobe (on location in Busso!), we welcome Ness and dive into “meh” moments, frobly mobly mishaps and blighty wounds—from Jenn’s car sickness to Jen’s knee and Toby’s teeth! Plus, Ness shares her word of the week: quotidian. Laughter, chaos and everyday Gen X life!