The Wingwoman

This week, Frankie is discussing the negative impact lockdown has had on women, and explains why she suddenly feels like a 1950's housewife, while Charlie shares her experience of socially distant dating and asks, will flirting ever be the same again? Plus, with pubs and restaurants opening back up again, we wonder whether we're ready to jump back into the social pool. 

We also share our recommendations for the week, from a picnic-ready recipe to a bingeable TV series and two books well worth adding to your reading list – all over a bottle of Calcarius orange wine. 

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Links from the episode

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

Jamie Oliver's salmon tacos

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

Trigonometry 

This week, Frankie's sharing some big news! But what's it like to be pregnant during a pandemic? From solo scans to a possible bout of Covid-19, she talks us through it all.

Plus, we're sharing our recommendation of the week, from podcasts and telly to books and articles - all over a bottle of Chin Chin vinho verde from Quinta do Ermizio in Northern Portugal (at least Charlie can still enjoy it).

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Links from the episode

FT Culture Call: Photographer Tyler Mitchell on Black freedom

Fashion wants to be less racist, but I know there's still work to be done - Elgar Johnson for GQ

This week our hosts share the podcasts, books and articles they've been listening to and reading to further educate themselves around the Black Lives Matter movement and systemic racism. Scroll down to find links below. 

Plus, Frankie is examining how her feelings about money have changed during lockdown, and Charlie is discussing the issue of wild weeing while public toilets remain closed (just don't ask her to use a Shewee) - all over a cold can of Beavertown Gamma Ray Pale Ale. 

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Links from the episode 

Farewell to America, by Gary Younge 

Young Protesters On Why They Are Marching Against Racism, by Aamna Mohdin

Unpretty Podcast 

'Riots', 'mobs', 'chaos': the establishment always frames change as dangerous, by Keisha N. Blain and Tom Zoellner

My Name is Why, by Lemn Sissay 

This week, as the Black Lives Matter protests against racism and police violence following the death of George Floyd while in police custody continue across America and the world, our hosts are recognising their white privilege and trying to educate themselves, and sharing resources for anyone else seeking to do so - we’ve linked to petitions and funds to donate to below, and shared a few of the books we’ve mentioned.

Plus, Frankie’s admitting that part of her doesn’t want to leave lockdown, and Charlie’s sharing the paperback sex scenes that were seminal for her school friends (one name: Ralph). And we share our recommendations for the week - all over a bottle of organic Pura Sicilia Purato Rosé.

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What to read/listen to:

10 Steps to Non-Optical Allyship by Mireille Harper (originally published on Instagram; now reproduced by British Vogue)

Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge

About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge

How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Petitions to sign:

Justice for George Floyd

Run With Maud - Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

Stand With Breonna - Justice for Breonna Taylor

Justice for Belly Mujinga

Where to donate:

Since recording, The Minnesota Freedom Fund has suspended donations having received around $20 million, and is redirecting those wishing to donate to the organisations on this list compiled by Reclaim The Block.

National Bail Out

Black Lives Matter

The Movement for Black Lives

Other links from the episode:

Why I'm Not Sure I Want to Leave Lockdown by Vicky Spratt for Refinery29

Fortunately... with Fi and Jane

This week, Charlie's sharing her experience of quitting the job that defines you - during a pandemic - while Frankie outlines her change curve a year-and-a-bit after she went freelance when the company she worked for folded. Plus, we're dissecting the appeal of the latest social media trend, Cottagecore, taking gardening tips from Monty Don, and sharing our TV and recipe recommendations - all over a bottle of Conte di Alari Gavi.

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This week, Frankie has got up close and (too) personal with the back garden nature set, while Charlie is getting a thrill from her new bin storage and Kate Beckinsale's pizza cat. We ask, will the pandemic signal the end of the insta-perfect millennial interior? And discuss whether the dearth of sexiness will have us lusting after Harry Styles' melons all summer. Plus, we share the books, planting tips and Instagram accounts keeping us entertained - all over a cold bottle of Laurent Miquel Nocturnes Viognier. 

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This week, Charlie is contemplating where her fantasy travel bubble would take her, and compiling her dream holiday menu, while Frankie is finding  herself occupied by memories (mortifying ones) of bad dates past.  We're discussing new underwear habits and sharing the cooking tips, TV shows and Louis Theroux audio fixes keeping us feeling jolly – all over a bottle of French 75 from Three Sheets. 

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This week, Frankie has developed a quarantine crush on Normal People’s Connell Waldron (and his chain necklace), while Charlie is baffled over Matthew McConaughey’s next film choice. We’re discussing the effects of 'skin hunger' in this isolation age and asking, will we ever go back to handshakes? Plus, we share the films, recipes and Twitter accounts entertaining us this week – all over a bottle of Bacchus Rosso Piceno Ciu Ciu. Cheers.

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This week, Frankie is discussing the Joy of Letting Go, and asking, will beauty standards be different after lockdown? Meanwhile, Charlie is constructing her fantasy friend bubble – Cher, expect an invite in the post soon. We're also talking baking fails, lunch discoveries and sharing our favourite reads and watches this week – all over a glass of Hecht & Bannier Languedoc red. 

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This week, Charlie is embracing her extrovert Zoom persona, while Frankie is discovering her surprise introvert. We're also discussing make-ups and break-ups in lockdown and Tom Ford's tips for getting an A-list camera angle - all over a bottle of perfectly pale Tour Campanets rosé. 

Plus, we share our recommendations for what to watch and read this week. 

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