It's the episode we've wanted to make from the start! Join Alex and Jude and their brilliant guest Paula Bishop from Two Magpies for an honest and entertaining chat about the menopause, how it affects us and what we can learn from our experiences at this stage in our life - our "second spring", as Paula rather beautifully calls it. Paula describes …

We're back! And so delighted to kick of Season Two of the podcast with a natter about one of our favourite tipples... gin. Listen to our super-knowledgeable guest Neil Everitt enthuse and inform us: and he should know, as he's the founder of delicious gin brand Brockmans and a genuine gin-fan, like us! So pour yourself a double, add the garnish of …

Alex and Jude had such a great natter with Anthony Connors-Roberts, author of YA novella The Boy In Makeup (out on 1 March - preorder it here! A [mostly] spoiler-free chat that covered being young and LGBTQ+, school days, first loves and - of course - makeup! Listen to the fabulous Anthony and make sure you read his heartwarming, sweet, funny and w…

January is the time when many of us are thinking about trying veganism, vegetarianism or just increasing our plant-based intake. So what better time for a chat with Dr Toni Vernelli, from the excellent charity Veganuary? Our conversation is full of super-useful tips for anyone looking to try out veganism - as a permanent change or just for the mont…

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're a bit overexcited! Christmas decorations, Christmas traditions, pressies, food - we love it all. So don a silly hat and a gaudy jumper [optional] and join Alex and Jude as they get into the festive spirit BIG time for this Yuletide episode. And don't miss the VERY special guest who takes a break f…

Sadly, one in two of us will know someone who is living with dementia. And it isn't talked about enough! So, to mark #WorldAlzheimersMonth Jude shares some of her personal experience of these diseases (it isn't just Alzheimer's) with Alex, before they go on to talk to the inspirational Katie Thomas. Katie lost her much-loved dad, Ceri, to Alzheimer…

The gals are back with their pal Tim Willett, a force of nature who not only hosts the New Music Generator radio show and organises the annual award ceremony of the same name, but also finds time to manage up-and-coming bands too. All for the love of music! Our chat comes ahead of this year's awards, which are taking place on 9 September. More info…

This month we are chatting with TV critic, Dr Who enthusiast and all-round good egg Paul Kirkley about all things telly. With a dash of nostalgia for the 70s, a lot of raving about recent "classic" series and some surprising opinions on one of TV's National Treasures, we had so much to talk about we nearly couldn't cram it all into one show! So gra…

Alex and Jude grapple with the issues around body image, fatness, food and learning to accept yourself for who you are. This one's very close to home! Then they chat to the iconic Bethany Rutter: author, plus-size blogger, jewellery-maker, model. Her latest adult novel - Welcome to Your Life - is a must-read, and her YA fiction is the type of writi…

Join A and J for a tipple while we talk! World Cocktail Day, 13 May, is our excuse to talk cocktails in probably our most frivolous episode yet. Special thanks due to NIO Cocktails for providing our delicious drinks. Check them out at https://niococktails.co.uk/ Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram Twitter or LinkedIn.…

Alex and Jude talk about one of our favourite things... music festivals. And we're thrilled to be joined by the MD of our very favourite festival (the magical End of the Road) - the lovely Lauren Down. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram Twitter or LinkedIn.بقلم Alex and Jude talk...

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In our first full episode we talk running - and more - with two fabulous guests. If you run: you're a runner! Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram Twitter or LinkedIn.بقلم Alex and Jude talk...