This week, we unpack the chaotic online world of clean eating and pay tribute to the legendary Jilly Cooper. We also break down Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, what it could mean for Israel and Palestine, and why it’s stirring debate.

Note: Since recording, Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of the plan. Also, negotiations were held in Egypt, which we didn't mention in the episode.

Links:

Jilly Cooper: why readers still cherish her ‘fat, fun, frothy novels’

https://theconversation.com/jilly-cooper-why-readers-still-cherish-her-fat-fun-frothy-novels-266881

Why Karolina Went to Bali

https://www.thecut.com/article/karolina-krzyzak-raw-vegan-bali-death-eating-disorder.html

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Today’s episode is serving up a little bit of everything:

• Afghanistan’s loss of internet and what it means for women living there
• The UK's shift to digital ID cards and big Tone is BACK
• Gentle parenting – is it really helping parents, or just another stick to beat themselves with?
• The viral Anthropologie rock ... bring back having a good ol' laugh we say!!

Links:

‘Gentle parenting’ is another way for parents to be hard on themselves, by Eva Wisemen for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/columnists/article/gentle-parenting-is-another-way-for-parents-to-be-hard-on-themselves

‘Anthropologie rock’ shows that it pays off to commit to the bit, by Michaela Makusha for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/anthropologie-rock-shows-that-it-pays-off-to-commit-to-the-bit

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We’re back, bby! Season 2 kicks off with Jimmy Kimmel under fire, UK recognising Palestine’s statehood, and the never-ending nightmare of job applications. Not forgetting, Charlie Kirk and our increasingly polarised world.

Join us for more social commentary, some light analysis, and of course a few laughs too.

Links:

Did you hear there’s a Rapture tonight?

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/religion/2025/09/did-you-hear-theres-a-rapture-tonight

Britain’s youth unemployment epidemic

https://www.newstatesman.com/business/work/2025/09/britains-youth-unemployment-epidemic

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Wrapping up our first season the only way we know how – talking about Taylor Swift. Today is a bit of a melting pot:

• Nigel Farage stirring up drama over immigration (shocker).
• The rise of a new Ghanaian romance scam that’s basically a modern-day “Nigerian Prince.”
• Labubu mania – how long can this creepy-cute craze actually last?
• And yes, Taylor Swift’s recent engagement (because obviously).

Until szn 2 🫡 A & N x

Links: 

This Labubu bubble will turn ugly, by Matthew Bishop for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/business/article/this-labubu-bubble-will-turn-ugly

No need to calm down: how Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement broke the internet, by Alaina Demopoulos for the Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/aug/26/taylor-swift-engaged-travis-kelce-reaction

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We are back with another deep dive episode! This week we delve into the oh-so hot and divisive topic that is Miss Bonnie Blue. Love her or loathe her, she’s been at the centre of every dinner party chat. So of course, it felt only right we jump on the bandwagon too. 

From OnlyFans going mainstream to Bonnie’s infamous stunts, join us for another week of deep chats and the occasional giggle. 

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This week we delve into Trump's so-called peace summit with Putin in Alaska and ask the question on everyone’s lips: where the helly is Zelensky? From radicalised grannies to J.D. Vance causing a right scene in the Cotswolds - and not forgetting the Kardashian chin strap - it’s not one to miss.

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Palestine Action and the radicalisation of grandma

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/society/2025/08/palestine-action-and-the-radicalisation-of-grandma

The one change that worked: I felt self-conscious – until I started complimenting strangers

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/aug/11/one-change-worked-felt-self-conscious-started-complimenting-strangers 

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We are sooo back! Apologies again for our disappearing act last week but every now and then life gets in the way of our podcast commitments (I know, how rude). Today we're getting into the Tea app's hacking nightmare and what it means for womens' safety in the world of dating. We also unpack the Sydney Sweeney scandal – valid or total overreaction? From oyster harvesting in The Gambia to Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson becoming the latest it couple, this ep hopefully makes up for our week of silence! (boy can we yap yap yap away about the news).

Also shout out to Lewis who made his debut in today's episode – he always makes sure our production is tippety top (even when Annabel is being a pain and won't sit still!).

Until next week 🤟🏻

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In this week's episode, we delve into *that* viral kiss cam moment that united the world and tore apart a family all before lunch. From toxic relationships being played out on screen to our almighty Lionesses taking a stand - and exploring the ugly, complex depths of the Epstein files. And not forgetting, the big, royal elephant in the room: Will Haz and Meg clear the heir with the rest of the fam?

Links:

The story of the Coldplay couple unfolded like a soap opera. But was the pile-on that followed a proportionate response?

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/22/the-story-of-the-coldplay-couple-unfolded-like-a-soap-opera-but-was-the-pile-on-that-followed-a-proportional-response-ntwnfb

We've Never Seen a Toxic Relationship on TV Like This

https://www.thecut.com/article/bravo-the-valley-toxic-relationships-jax-taylor-brittany-cartwright.html

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TW: this episode contains discussions of topics including violence and traumatic events.

On today's episode (our tenth anniversary, if you will) we welcome the brilliant Kathy Kleiner Rubin.

One of the few surviving victims of Ted Bundy’s infamous 1978 attack on the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University, at just 20 years old she endured a brutal assault. She suffered from a fractured jaw, a nearly severed tongue and other severe injuries – while two of her sorority sisters tragically lost their lives.

In her memoir A Light in the Dark: Surviving More Than Ted Bundy, co-authored with Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, she shares her powerful journey from trauma to triumph – and challenges the media’s glamorised portrayal of Bundy.

Together, we discussed the importance of giving victims a name and a voice – and the dangers of romanticising killers through true crime media. Kathy shares powerful insights on trauma, healing and why the real story is in the survival.

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We dig into what on EARTH is going on in the House of Commons, the nitty gritty of the death cap mushroom murders and the so-called Salt Path scandal. Before anything else, we would like to flag that this episode was recorded before Raynor Winn released her response to Chloe Hadjimatheo’s article in The Observer – which we encourage you to read (linked below). 

Links: 

Here Is the Science of Why You Doomscroll, by Emily Falk for the New York Times | https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/06/opinion/decisions-neuroscience-brains.html

The real Salt Path: how a blockbuster book and film were spun from lies, deceit and desperation, by Chloe Hadjimatheou for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/the-real-salt-path-how-the-couple-behind-a-bestseller-left-a-trail-of-debt-and-deceit

Raynor Winn’s statement in response to the article in The Observer | https://www.raynorwinn.co.uk/

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