29. Marxist board games and smart thinking with Geoff Lloyd and Ed Miliband
Radio presenter Geoff Lloyd and Former Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband - joint hosts of the Reasons to be Cheerful podcast - join Fi and Jane for a wide-ranging interview at the BBC Media Cafe. Fi ask...
1 Dec 201749min
28. Christmas cling film and out-there journalism with Shaimaa Khalil
BBC Journalist Shaimaa Khalil talks to Fi and Jane about the appeal – and danger - of being a foreign correspondent and the pressures it puts on her family. Plus Jane and Fi’s local radio days, and t...
24 Nov 201739min
27. Squid ink and Christmas codpieces with Grace Dent
Fi and Jane are joined by broadcaster and restaurant critic, Grace Dent, to discuss the perils of being a food critic. Clare Balding and Alice Arnold also join the ladies.
17 Nov 201736min
26. George Orwell, old-fashioned porn and female flashers
Fi and Jane give their take on the BBC’s new Orwell statue and have discussions on sex and getting older. And, Jane suggests stripping off in the piazza.
10 Nov 201738min
25. Optimism with presenter Jon Snow
Ever heard Jon Snow singing R Kelly? Nor had we. Fi and Jane are joined by the journalist and broadcaster to talk Trump, egos, the future of news and being an optimist. And then Jon sings.
3 Nov 201738min
24. Peanut butter shower dispensers and Neil Nunes
Voice shaping with the BBC Radio announcer and "being a marmite broadcaster". Plus the results of Fi’s health assessment and more celebrity spotting.Produced by Georgia Catt
27 Okt 201741min
23. #verystrong podcasting with W1A writer John Morton
Fi and Jane are off to Lollege College with John Morton - writer of the popular television series W1A - to talk about his teaching past, folding bikes and the low-level worry of writing comedy. Plus ...
20 Okt 201739min
22. Bras (and interviews) of magnitude
An upcoming interview sets Fi, Jane and guest Samira Ahmed thinking.
13 Okt 201735min
