Playing Devil's Avocado

This week Claire and Lisa talk about MAD men (that's mid life, attractive and dependable men like Paul Rudd) and why we're all suddenly mad (!) for them. They talk Aldi parsnips, whether Harris Farm is overpriced but still worth it, and ask the question, if someone gave you a personalised  box of Arnott's shapes for Christmas, what would you do? There's Culture Club, Snack Attack and a new segment, What's For Dinner. plus they try and talk about the new COVID strain, Omnicron, but can't bring themselves to do it. And then there's a chat about Shy Bowel Syndrome -- can you poo in close proximity to your partner? 

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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the difference between good sleepers and bad ones, and how you can become better at getting a good night's kip. They also talk about sexting and if you should be fired for doing it, Adele and the scandal around THAT interview, Benedict Cumberbatch and how he's suddenly hot, and the horror of online shopping when you can't get what you want. There's a chat about HOGO, the hassle of going out, and yes, also they talk about Maggie Beer's cheese. Plus -- hear all about burning the house down with mozzie coils and they ask the big question: Can you go to the loo in first class if you're flying economy? 

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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the new hugs and what they actually are. They also talk George Clooney and his 60-year-old man brain that thinks it's ok to tell other older men to "just have kids". Then there's the Golden Hours -- when it's best to go to sleep and when it's best to start doing more work. There's Culture club (The Great British Bake-Off is back! The new James Bond movie is great!) and a Beauty spot chat about Harry Styles' beauty range, plus they discuss the "great reset" and Aldi frozen potatoes. And finally, they ask the big question: Do you know Adele's surname? 

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This week Claire and Lisa are in the same room for the first time since June, so they're overexcited but sound great. They talk about neck messes -- where you wear loads of chains at once -- and neck humps and how to fix them. There's a discussion about COVID kilos and why we should refuse to be shamed for them, there's talk about getting naked in public and a lot of chat about Sarah Jessica Parker taking on the bullies over the SATC reboot. There's Culture Club and Snack Attack, as well as The Christmas Countdown and hints for how to stop catastrophising about the holiday season. Plus they ask, what are the worst red flags when it comes to reading job ads? 

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This week Claire and Lisa are back from their "comfort break" and beginning an 8 week Christmas Countdown... they discuss Succession, Big Brother VIP and more, Claire stayed in a caravan and the world didn't end and Lisa self-diagnoses herself with Misophonia. There's a look at Gwyneth Paltrow's worst habit, the joys of a "crying room" and a relaxing diffuser before bed, and they also talk about online shopping, and ask the question, Are you a shopaholic? Yes, yes is the answer. 

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This week, Claire and Lisa talk about hotels and why even now it's lovely to have a staycation. They also discuss Nitram, the movie about Port Arthur killer Martin Bryant and why it's important even thought it's hard to watch, Adele and her new music, the end of Ted Lasso and how they feel about Nate being a bad guy and more. There's a chat about memory loss and paying attention and what one means without the other, books to read, what people with nice-smelling homes do that they don't and Claire's discovered a good body oil for the shower. Plus, they ask the question: are you a self-objectifier in your career?

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This week Claire and Lisa talk about the similarities between Squid Game and Real Housewives of Melbourne and discuss Elizabeth Day's book, Magpie. There's a chat about Caramilk Krispy Kremes, which dips are best and the concept of "sentimental clutter" as well as a guide to skincare for ageing skin and a follow up about period pants. They discuss whether Stanley Tucci could be as good as we imagine in real life... oh, and the big question: what have you booked for freedom day? 

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This week Claire and Lisa discuss how the entire population of the world are quitting their jobs post-COVID, and get to wondering if they would do the same. They discuss Meghan and Harry's visit to NYC and Meghan's $53KUS "tourdrobe", as well as Bobbi Brown's make up rules and why the Victoria Beckham eye pencil Claire bought was worth every cent. There's a chat about hating picnics (but loving friends) and why we should all be drinking Gwyneth Paltrow's martinis right now, a chat about why Woolworths are targetting Lisa for snack buying, they ponder some culture club recommendations including another podcast and a movie about people dying, and they ask the question, what songs are on your kitchen disco playlist? 

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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the new picnic rules and the etiquette of who to invite and how to invite them, plus what you should have to eat on your next 5-person outing. There's some great work-related advice sites to discover, a discussion about how long you should be together before you're really happy in your relationship and a look at Lisa's love for the Innovations catalogue. There's Culture Club -- Sex Education and Morning Wars, anyone? -- as well as a hilarious follow up to the Karen memes of 2019. There's a theory that too much screen time being like being in a casino and they ask the big question, is $48 for a Victoria Beckham eyeliner just way too much money?

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This week Claire and Lisa are all about the Met Gala -- who wore what, who went with who and why some older ladies ruled the red carpet. They talk about Bennifer and why the whole thing is so fascinating, plus discuss the obsession they have with Kourteney Kardashian's new relationship with... well, what's his name. There's Culture Club where Claire calls it for the Best Show of the Year, What Hurts Now -- where they chat about Lisa's toilet story -- and a segment about whether it's it still OK to think Brad Pitt is hot. They share some things that made them cry, discover zoom dysmorphia is a thing, talk wine clubs and caffeine-fuelled sleep, and and ask a big question -- how long should the perfect nap be?

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