Lou and Tabby return for a second instalment of Hot Drinks and Good Company! The rona may be keeping us apart but it isn't going to stop us from sharing the joy of all things hot beverage related. We kick off season 2 in the delicious company of Oriana who shares her recent coffee journey and reveals why there is nothing better than black coffee fresh from the french press. Ori also discloses her strategic and artful tea brewing method. This episode also contains some serious mug talk, a guided mental tour through Ori's admirable home selection of hot drinks and a quick trip through Edinburgh's most vibey cafes. For rights reasons the songs have been edited out of this episode. 

Lou and Tabby are joined by friend Olly who brings a unique take on hot chocolate to the table. Olly takes us through the creative process for her hot chocolate concoction and describes her recent discovery of said drink choice. Topics of conversation included cafe culture at uni, the fact that Ireland uses Euros (Tabby's mind is blown), and the unique hot drink habits of South America. Don't miss this weeks dose of hot and steaming chats brought to you from three distant corners of Scotland. 

A mellow but festive episode for you all this week. In the midst of exams, Lou and Tabby go solo sans guest and chat festive hot drinks, Christmas music and films. Listen out for a special challenge with the chance of winning a Christmas gift! Lou and Tabby discuss their typical Christmases and international festive experiences. From stockings to whisky to mulled wine in a McDonald's cup, there is plenty to entertain you and float your Christmas boat. 

Join Lou, Tabby and their flatmate Campbell in a jolly chat about hot beverages among many other fun topics. It has been a long time coming and after playing very hard to get, he has eventually and somewhat reluctantly graced us with his presence. We talk americanos, study tips (or lack thereof) and how to be a pro bargain hunter. Come along on a journey back to the start of a long and eventful friendship and let us entertain you as we discuss the ups and downs of student life in lockdown. The coffee is flowing and so is the conversation in this amusing and iconic episode. For rights reasons the music has been removed from this episode.  

Join Tabby and Lou as they embark upon a super sweet and chocolatey episode with guest Finn whose hot chocolate techniques are unrivalled.  From  the very specific process she uses for the perfect hot choc, to handle-less mugs this episode covers many a hot beverage related topic and explores new realms of sweet and cosy convo. For rights reasons the music has been removed from this episode. 

Join Lou and Tabby while they chat to their academic son (a long-standing St Andrews tradition involves third years adopting first years and masters students to form 'academic families'). Jamel introduces them to Moroccan tea and they delve deep into their thoughts and opinions on the exotic beverage... From danish.. no dutch gymnasts, to a crash course coffee education, we cover many topics in this episode so grab a hot drink and enjoy! For rights reasons the music has been removed from this episode. 

This episode welcomes one of Lou's longest and dearest pals Vi. Vi decides to treat Tabby and Lou to an iced drink (perfect for November in Scotland...). This episode follows Vi's hot drink history as well as her international hot drink experiences, and her and Lou recount some of their favourite travel adventures. Vi talks all things exam seasons with regards to copious amounts of coffee, and she also answers a range of tasty questions sent in by listeners! Boil the kettle, cosy on up and let our giggles and chats warm up your soul. Unfortunately, due to copyright reasons the music has been edited out of this episode. 

Lou and Tabby catch up with long distant friend Libby all the way from the bathroom of her Minneapolis apartment. She argues her case for her hot drink choice the chai latte - will Tabby and Lou be convinced? This episode delves into the hot drink culture of Scotland and the USA from sororities to America's lack of kettles. We also take a trip down memory lane and recount our caffeine-fuelled and dysfunctional study habits of 2018. This one is bound to put a smile on your face and hopefully spark some joyous conversation. Unfortunately due to copyright reasons, the music has been edited out of the episode. 

Tabby and Lou go rogue and enjoy each other's company sans guest this episode. They grill each other on all things hot drinks and answer questions from their listeners. They relive their hot drink histories all the way from the beginning and piece together how they came to be such fans of steaming cups. This high energy episode will hopefully bring a smile to your face and get you thinking about what role hot drinks play in your life. From steaming cups of vegetable broth (mmmmm) to pure black coffee fresh from the machine, Lou and Tabby cover a myriad of hot beverages. Plenty of uplifting chats right here to spark connection and conversation and share the joy and warmth that the simplicity of a hot drink and some good company can bring. 

Co-hosts Tabby and Lou continue the sister theme and interview Lou's elder and wiser sister Kate. They take a deep dive into Kate's unfaltering commitment to the tea lifestyle. We cover the perfect tea making method; the transition from coffee to tea; the highly important cuppa colouration chart and the impact of the age of rona on tea drinking habits. This episode is bound to spark joy and potentially controversy at parts, so grab yourself a big mug of something steaming and your biscuit of choice (to dunk or not to dunk?!) and sit back and let us fill your cups with joy and laughter.