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The Wingwoman4.8 A wingwoman baby, nepo kids at fashion week, and dream-life claustrophobiaIt's our last episode before Frankie has a baby, so we're talking about the obsession with 'natural' births, and stigmatisation of anything but (and the gas and air ban, too). And we're discussing nepo babies big and small - from famous offspring on the catwalk to the bizarre details of the Beckham-Peltz wedding being aired in a lawsuit.
Plus, how Charlie feels about being labelled as a 'dry texter', the Magic Mike review that no one asked for, and what cult watch Fleishman is in Trouble is stirring up - from the forty-something fuckability double standard to s...
2023-03-0236 minThe Wingwoman4.7 The very worst dates, rom-coms grown up and Rihanna re-brands pregnancyThis week we're in the mood for love - or rather raunch. While Frankie's plotting a Magic Mike spectacular, Charlie's getting back on the dating horse and hoping for a Diet Coke Break from the builders next door - though she fears reality won't match up to expectation.
We're discussing Rihanna's Super Bowl half-time show and the transformative effect her public pregnancies have had - and continue to have - on the perception of motherhood. She's made moulded breast plates a maternity must-have for starters.
Also on the agenda: how the new slew of grown-up...
2023-02-1637 minThe Wingwoman4.6 House wars: Julia Fox's unmade bed, or 'sad beige' and good taste?This week, we're keeping up with the Joneses - and while Frankie has just Modern House-ified her flat in the hopes of selling it (no plastic toys, no visible TVs), Julia Fox's no-fuss house tour on TikTok offers a glimpse of a cool-girl alternative to Mrs Hinch bathrooms and 'sad beige' nurseries. Even Marie Kondo has given up on tidying; so is an unmade bed the latest in Insta-authenticity?
Plus, we're talking about milestone birthdays and bucket lists (with just a week to go until 35, Charlie's ambitions are small but specific), why straight men don't talk about d...
2023-02-0238 minThe Wingwoman4.5 Ghostuary, getting the mummy ick and are we sharing our truth too much?This week, Charlie isn't leaving her house and ignoring plans (we're calling it ghost-uary) but she's got some dodgy-yet-comfy slippers to keep her company. Apparently the youth are all doing it. Meanwhile Frankie's experiencing a body hair phenomenon and found a recipe that will cheer up winter evenings.
The word on the streets of Manhattan is that Aidan and Carrie are back together. We have questions: does he still love turquoise jewellery; has he built an eco home; what thread-count are his plaid shirts? And, what happened to Smith Jerrod?
2023-01-1933 minThe Wingwoman4.4 New year, same old us? Our un-resolutions for 2023This week, without one single proper resolution between us, we've discovered that we're not really self-improvement types. Instead, Charlie's making plans to not make plans, and while Frankie wouldn't mind a bit more downtime, it will have to wait - first, she has some exciting personal news to share.
Plus, the book that Frankie recommends reading at the start of every new year, the best TV we watched on our festive break (complete with theme-tune singalong) and the shows that we're looking forward to, and the pros and cons of social media 'friendship homework' - with the s...
2023-01-0532 minThe Wingwoman4.3 Party goblins, prawns rings and a right Royal mess'Twas the episode before Christmas and Charlie has narrowly escaped a snowy disaster (thank God for her middle-class gardening boots) while Frankie has caught the winter lurgy and cancelled her party plans. Boo hoo.
Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary is giving us lots to discuss: should the Royals be treated like celebrities; has the media gone too far; how much does an Hermès blanket cost? Also on the agenda, how does sitting for a nude affect body image? Charlie reveals all, literally.
Plus: profiterole towers, pre-breakfast arguments, seafood sauce and fridge stress – it's Chriiiiiiiiiiiistmas!
2022-12-1538 minThe Wingwoman4.2 Making up for lost parties Vs. low socialising staminaThis week, Frankie's embracing the start of Sagittarius season and working on her birthday list: anything OTT that she can wear to Christmas parties galore. But Charlie needs to work up some social stamina first, and see if she can work out how to balance a desire to make up for lost parties with the rising cost of croissants (and everything else) - what happens to emotional spending in a cost of living crisis?
Plus, we're talking about royal plus ones, shapewear eureka moments, Joe Goldberg in London, and the best spot in town for remote working d...
2022-12-0134 minThe Wingwoman4.1 The size zero stronghold, Lindsay Lohan's festive cracker and millennials aren't coolWe're back! Did you miss us? After a very, VERY extended summer break we have returned just in time for the festive run-up. To get us in the mood, Frankie has tuned into the Christmas film of the season starring none other than Lindsay 'I'm making a comeback' Lohan. Thrills, spills and dodgy story lines for all.
From Kim K to Y2k's low-slung fashion trend, we discuss the reemergence of size zero and damaging body ideals. Why are we so fixated with it again and did it even really go away? Plus, is M...
2022-11-1747 minThe Wingwoman3.19 Heatwave high jinx, nipple flashing and JLo to JLa: the politics of changing your last nameThis week it's been hot, hot, HOT. While Frankie has decamped to the cooler climes of Devon, Charlie is sweating it out in London – that God she accidentally ordered a fridge full of fizzy drinks. But as the heatwave rages on we ask: why is it still ok for men to go topless, yet women get shamed for flashing a nipple (see Florence Pugh at the Valentino show)? And if baring your boobs is considered unacceptable, how come every summer dress this season has a cut-out back that prohibits wearing a bra?
As Jennifer Lopez becomes Jennifer Aff...
2022-07-2240 minThe Wingwoman3.18 Baby talk in bed, Casa Amor, and taxing the childfreeThis week, we're finally back in the same room - and a celebratory bottle in, since this episode was recorded following Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid's resignations (and not long before Boris Johnson's). Frankie has been lured in by the promise of the summer sales, and Charlie is swearing off men after watching the latest from Love Island.
Plus, we're talking about the idea of taxing the childfree (no prizes for guessing where we stand on this one), and whether it's ever acceptable to baby talk when you're dating. Also up for discussion are no-more-hangover pills, regional m...
2022-07-0836 min
The Wingwoman3.17 Beyoncé's 9-5, isolation hot boxes and welcome to Side Character SummerThis week Charlie has been recovering from a prolonged case of Covid – and finding some unexpected ways of keeping herself occupied in isolation. Two words: nasolabial folds. Meanwhile, Frankie's had too much caffeine following the purchase of a swanky coffee machine and hitting on a new business venture.
We're discussing Beyoncés new banger (and every HR department's worst nightmare) Break My Soul and asking, is it time to kick off our shoes and join the cult of Bey? Plus, forget Feral Girl Summer, this is the season of the side character. Think witty one-liners and a two...
2022-06-2531 minThe Wingwoman3.16 Holiday horn, style snobbery, and the return of Love IslandThis week, we've both been watching Love Island - and we're divided on one of the big talking points of week one. Are Crocs really a red flag? Charlie thinks we'll all give in to them soon, but Frankie's staying firm. We're also talking about dating age gaps, lap dances, and celebrity offspring.
Plus, Frankie's back from her first holiday without a baby in 18 months (think chic city break meets pink prosecco on the plane) and Charlie's planning a train picnic for her own (soggy) holiday.
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2022-06-1037 minThe Wingwoman3.15 Big pants at Cannes, tiny wedding pasta and why don't we believe Amber Heard?This week Frankie's binge drinking following an outbreak of chickenpox in her flat and the threat of a cancelled holiday (who said kids were a good idea?). Meanwhile, Charlie's contemplating the underwear situation on the Cannes red carpet and wondering when bagel bump dresses will hit the high street.
Is your Instagram feed negging on Amber Heard? As the Johnny vs Amber trial nears its conclusion, we explore how social media is playing a significant role in affecting public opinion and ask, why do we believe some women over others? Plus, what's up with the pasta portions a...
2022-05-2733 minThe Wingwoman3.14 Chat-free haircuts, gateway Crocs, and the sweet smell of eau de shagThis week the Wingwoman is on tour... in Frankie's flat. Since her husband is only in the next room, Charlie feels it's the perfect moment to ask if they're amongst the growing contingent of marrieds who never have sex. And speaking of sex - we're also talking about the sweet scent of nature in May, which is apparently something of a turn on.
Plus, Frankie has booked in for a haircut - please, all think positive thoughts, as this usually ends in tears and a ponytail - and is considering trying the chat-free haircut trend. And Charlie's...
2022-05-1336 minThe Wingwoman3.13 Potterycore, The Ick and Abercrombie & Fitch – you can’t sit with usThis week Charlie is throwing on her tie-dye and firing up the kiln, all in the name of finding a new hobby. But, can we really enjoy a pastime if we’re not any good at it? Or is being bad a something actually the secret to mindful entertainment. Meanwhile, Frankie is being kept awake by an unlikely bedroom companion.
The newly released Abercrombie & Fitch documentary has got us taking a look back at the brand that defined teen culture. Why did it become so aspirational? How did it get away with being the mean girl for so...
2022-04-2931 minThe Wingwoman3.12 Bennifer's bathtub proposal, Britney's baby, and a Beckham weddingThis week we're indulging in a celebrity gossip deep-dive. The Beckhams threw a mega-wedding (with a mega dress for mother of the groom VB), Britney's having a baby, and Bennifer are engaged again - though we have a lot of questions about that bathtub proposal. Did he wear a suit? Half a suit, like Pooh bear? A bathrobe? Nothing at all?
Plus, in not-at-all-A-list news, Frankie's on a wet beach 'n' fairground holiday in Wales, and Charlie's taking up a potentially-tricky new hobby (with a wardrobe, and maybe some shin pads, to match).
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2022-04-1533 minThe Wingwoman3.11 Short king spring, fraudulent pump action and, is Liam Payne the new Anna Delvey?The slap might be all anyone is talking about, but there was another big moment from this week's Oscars and it's left Charlie and Frankie wondering: what's your game Liam Payne? Plus, has Beyoncé sounded the death knell of Instagram captions?
According to recent statistics, men are shaving off their beards. Why? How? And will we still fancy them? We also discuss the phenomenon that is 'short king spring' and wonder how shifting male beauty standards will affect Charlie's sex life. Plus, following a recent public appearance from Rishi Sunak, Frankie's having a significant st...
2022-04-0126 minThe Wingwoman3.10 Star sign dating, mini eggs, and Pamela Anderson's overdue apologyDo you date according to the horoscope? And would you snog someone the first time you met? This week, Charlie's been binge-watching Love Is Blind's Japanese and Brazilian versions on Netflix, and is considering the differences in international love languages. Meanwhile, Frankie's re-casting her rom-com in the light of something that Sandra Bullock shared this week about working with Channing Tatum...
As calories are added to restaurant menus, we're wondering if they could do more harm than good, and talking about Rebel Wilson's weight loss speech at the BAFTAs. Plus, Frankie's wondering when Pamela Anderson's apology is...
2022-03-1937 minThe Wingwoman3.9 The return of the rom-com, detox culture and Rihanna's front row bumpThis week a highly caffeinated Frankie is recalling her throw-back beauty faux pas while Charlie is getting her thrills from fruit. We discuss the significance of Rihanna taking her baby bump to fashion week and ask, what's all this about potato milk?
As Jennifer Lopez's signals the return of the romantic comedy with the release of so-bad-it's-good 'Marry Me', we celebrate the cinematic genre and indulge in a little amateur script writing ourselves. Four words: Jeff Goldblum, fisherman's knit. We also talk about Liz Hurley's £3k jaunt to Austria and the dangers of detox culture.
Thi...
2022-03-0438 minThe Wingwoman3.8 Victim-blaming and bankruptcy: love in the age of The Tinder SwindlerThis week, we're obsessed with the con. We've been gripped by Netflix's The Tinder Swindler, and we have a lot of questions. Why isn't he in prison (when Anna Sorokin is)? Why do we always blame the woman? And why is it so awful to admit that money's a consideration when we're dating?
Plus, we're talking about Hollywood fatphobia, funny men, and Tesco moules-frites. Frankie's glamming up with nowhere to go, and Charlie's living in a rom-com (minus the rom).
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2022-02-1831 minThe Wingwoman3.7 Celebrity bumps, Valentine's sausages and the big three fourThis week we're getting boozy. After polishing off a bottle of red, Charlie is relaying her 2am tax statement ordeal and Frankie is in light despair following an Omicron-sabotaged week... But she is feeling zen-like after a social media mini-break.
We're also discussing celebrity pregnancy announcements; the good, the bad and the Beyoncé. And asking, what's the real impact of an Insta bump reveal? Plus, love it or loathe it Valentine's Day is around the corner so we've done a deep-dive into the divisive holiday.
Also on the agenda: hair tongs, mini eggs and Happy Bir...
2022-02-0435 minThe Wingwoman3.6 Pra-daddies, Y2k thongs, and getting the social media ickThis week, our underwear drawers are in disarray: visible thongs are making a comeback and we're even wearing underwired bras again. Is 2022 the year of uncomfy undies? Speaking of uncomfortable, we're also talking about a Princely teddy bear collection, and whether it's ever possible to separate the art from the artist when it comes to problematic people.
Plus, Frankie's being snack-shamed by her toddler while Charlie's in raptures over Goldblum and MacLachlan on the Prada catwalk...
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2022-01-2139 minThe Wingwoman3.5 Cher's back, a rethink on resolutions and, Too Many PeopleHappy New Year! How do you feel about resolutions? This week Charlie and Frankie are discussing the January tradition and asking: is 2022 the year we should rethink the entire thing? Plus, Frankie shares her revelation on anger and Charlie realises she might well be people-phobic.
Also on the agenda: PDAs, pasta, the UK's best book shops and the staggeringly fabulous return of Cher.
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2022-01-0737 minThe Wingwoman3.4 From visible bra straps to Carrie vs. Cardiologists: dissecting And Just Like That'Twas a week before Christmas, and Frankie was waiting for a PCR test to determine her fate, while Charlie was bemoaning the lack of sexual tension in the booster jab queue... ho ho ho, merry Christmas!
SPOILER ALERT: this week, we're unpacking all of our thoughts from the first two episodes of Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That... We cried, we raged at the screen, and we googled cardiologists. Now we're ready to talk about that twist, the clothes, and the sex - or lack thereof.
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2021-12-1746 minThe Wingwoman3.3 The cult of the TV villain, poison pen tattles and what would Samantha do in London?Fantastic news! Magic Mike the third is in production, which has cheered up Frankie up no end. Meanwhile, Charlie is getting her kicks from a TikTok eyebrow hack and imagining what Samantha Jones would get up to in the Big Smoke, in light of the character's fictional relocation (And Just Like That... Peckham?!)
Having binged season 4 of Selling Sunset, we discuss the Hollywoodification of post pregnancy bodies and examine our obsession with female TV villains. Plus, we take a deep dive into the online phenomenon that is Tattle Life an ask: what makes people so angry? Also...
2021-12-0331 minThe Wingwoman3.2 Workcations, round-robin dick pics, and Paris Hilton's bridesmaidsWe've had our first glimpse of the Sex and the City revival, there's a Harry Potter follow-up in the works, and Paris Hilton had a whopper of a wedding: that's hot! We have full-throttle noughties nostalgia this week.
Plus, Frankie's been reading about the push to criminalise sending dick pics, and Charlie's been away on a 'workcation.' We're also taking sides on the kitsch vs. classic Christmas decoration divide, sharing our thoughts on the toasted sandwich, and searching for the perfect dating app song choice...
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2021-11-1936 minThe Wingwoman3.1 Grey beavers, Tinder marriages and why is being lonely taboo again?The Wingwoman is back! After a summer pause, Frankie and Charlie are back in front of the podcast mic, talking up a storm. On the agenda this week? Charlie's found her first grey hair and considers what that means for her dating life, while Frankie shares her take on staycation sex and asks: does sun, sand and Sangria really lead to a better bonk?
Off the back of recent stats suggesting couples who marry after meeting on apps are more likely to divorce, we discuss whether or not Tinder and the like can ever make for appily e...
2021-11-0534 minThe Wingwoman2.14 Football culture, heteropessimism, and dating lessons from Love IslandThis week, we're talking about the state of dating now, from the increasingly charged heterosexual dating culture to lessons on etiquette and body shaming spotted - where else? - on Love Island.
Plus, we're looking at the aftermath of England's loss in the Euros, considering swapping the 'freelance' label for 'self-employed', sharing our pop culture recommendations for the week and hearing about Frankie's attempt at a chic holiday by the sea - even with a baby in tow.
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2021-07-1737 minThe Wingwoman2.13 Success bombing, under-boob and why am I so jealous?This week Charlie's in not-so-sunny Norfolk, braving it out in shorts and a bikini all in the name of dressing for the holiday you want, but are not necessarily on. While Frankie is pondering the big sartorial question of the summer: to underboob or not? (Probs not).
We discuss peer-to-peer envy asking, why do we feel so jealous of other's career successes, and can a case of the green eyed monster actually be helpful in achieving goals? Plus, we dissect the cultural phenomenon that is Jack Grealish's wet-look curtains – 2001 is that you? And share the TV shows and...
2021-07-0235 minThe Wingwoman2.11 Sexy summer and lessons in love with Olivia PetterThis week Charlie and Frankie are joined on the phone by the Independent’s senior lifestyle writer, author and podcaster, Olivia Petter.
Having just written her debut book Millennial Love (which we both enjoyed hugely), and as host of the namesake podcast in which she quizzes millennials about their love lives, there is nothing about the modern love landscape that Olivia doesn’t know. We discuss IRL vs App dating, whether the pandemic has made her think differently about relationships and what the future of thirty-something sex looks like. Plus, she shares her summer read and the TV s...
2021-06-0548 minThe Wingwoman2.10 Happy hug week, tutti fruity nail polish and the dangerous rise of post-pandemic diet pressureThis week Charlie gets back on the IRL dating scene and Frankie has a panicky yoga class while wondering whether her sudden passion for tie dye and pastel nail polish is signalling an early midlife crisis.
We examine the rise of toxic post-pandemic diet culture and discuss whether the government's plan to put calorie counts on restaurant menus will do more harm than good. Plus we share the articles, TV shows and virtual festivals that have caught our attention.
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2021-05-2238 minThe Wingwoman2.9 Cheugy shame, Billie Eilish's Vogue cover, and the joy of work wivesThis week, we're facing the latest attack on millennials: being labelled 'Cheugy'. Would you mug shelf and pasta preference betray you? We're alsotalking about Billie Eilish's vogue cover, the sexualisation of teenage celebrities and the curse of being labelled a role model, and we're defending work wife culture (though only as we know it).
Plus, we're talking about Frankie's rainy holiday in Devon and Charlie's polling station meet-cute fantasy, and sharing our pop culture recommendations of the moment.
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2021-05-0839 minThe Wingwoman2.8 Generation BO, wardrobe crises and socialising after lockdownThis week, we're talking about our firsts after lockdown: first lunch with friends, first browse of a bookshop, first deathly hangover as a parent... Charlie's realising how much she missed conversations with strangers, and Frankie's struggling to rediscover her personal style after a year of big changes.
Plus, we're talking about caterpillar cake wars and how hygiene standards have slipped during lockdown, and sharing recommendations for our favourite articles, podcasts, films and documentaries of the moment.
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2021-04-2436 minThe Wingwoman2.7 Khloe Kardashian's bikini, an examination of procrastination and have I forgotten how to eat in public?This week, Charlie explores her inability to stop procrastinating, while Frankie realises that after a year of sofa dinners, she's forgotten how to eat like a grown up.
We discuss Khloe Kardashian's controversial bikini photo asking, should she have removed it from Instagram and how did we reach peak filter? Plus, we share the interviews and dodgy TV shows on our radar.
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2021-04-1036 min
Monsters and MimosasThe ExorcistCharlie and Daniel celebrate our first anniversary recording Monsters and Mimosas with a special episode, The Exorcist! Considered the scariest movie of all time - we share our own experiences with this demonic classic and its legacy in breaking barriers for the horror genre. Cheers! Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2021-04-0156 minThe Wingwoman2.6. After a year of lockdown and pandemic living, is there even a 'normal' to go back to?This week, we're taking stock a year after the first lockdown was announced, and wondering whether it will take finally going 'back to normal' for us to realise how much has changed. Plus, Charlie's dipping a toe back into the app-dating waters (with pub-garden dates a possibility again) and Frankie's taken her first step back into the world of work after having a baby - but with no childcare, it's just as hard as you'd imagine.
Plus, we're talking eye-gazing and Instagram buddhism (thanks to Orlando Bloom) and discussing wine in a tin - is it the f...
2021-03-2746 minMonsters and MimosasSociety (1989)Charlie and Daniel get down with some Body-ody-ody Horror in the cult classic, “Society.” In Beverly Hills, there’s more than just skeletons in everyone’s closet as we confront our fears of the ooey gooey “shunting” and discuss other Body Horror genre favorites. Let’s get gross!
2021-03-181h 00Monsters and MimosasThe WindCharlie and Daniel discuss The Wind, a spooky film involving rival 19th century women trying to survive a harsh landscape and the reality of being a woman on the Prairie. Is there really a demon haunting them or is it all in their head? Find out our thoughts in this episode of The Little (Horror) House on the Prairie! Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2021-03-1155 minThe Wingwoman2.4 Centre partings, bottled martinis, and making plans for post-lockdown lifeThis week, we're making plans for our post-lockdown lives - but while Frankie's booked a haircut and a British minibreak, Charlie's worrying about socialising fatigue. We're also talking about the generational parting war (are you a centrist or a sidey?) and the danger of group texts.
Plus, we're sharing our podcast, TV, and article recommendations over a martini - Frankie's is from The Berkeley's Blue Bar, and Charlie's is Daffy's martini with orange blossom. Cheers! To hear more from us, sign up at TheWingwoman.co.uk to receive our free weekly newsletter every other Sunday. Or get...
2021-02-2735 minMonsters and MimosasScary Stories (To Tell Over Mimosas)Charlie and Daniel switch it up and share some of very own personal scary (sometimes funny) stories. Evil gobblers, home invasions, and spooky specters in the night - we all have true moments of fear that haunt us for the rest of our lives. Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2021-02-251h 19Monsters and MimosasMy Bloody Valentine (1981)Charlie and Daniel are celebrating Valentine’s Day late this year with the classic slasher film, My Blood Valentine (1981). Coming off the heels of Friday the 13th, My Bloody Valentine continues the slasher craze with creative deaths and an iconic (and unexpected) mining motif. What’s this holiday without a broken heart or two... this film has plenty with lots of blood and gore! What else can you ask for? Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2021-02-181h 07The Wingwoman2.3. Cats in court, caesarean stigma, and how we failed Britney SpearsThis week, Frankie's sharing her emergency caesarean story - and scar - inspired by Amy Schumer, and Charlie's gone down a DIY rabbit hole. We're talking about the Framing Britney Spears documentary, and how we failed one of our generation's formative icons - and wondering if things would really be any different if it all played out now.
Plus, we're sharing our book and article recommendations over a glass of Casina Tavijn vino rosso for Charlie, and Love by Leoube rosé Côtes de Provence for Frankie. Cheers! To hear more from us, sign up at TheWingwoman.co...
2021-02-1339 minMonsters and MimosasNightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s RevengeCharlie and Daniel discuss the Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge featuring the horror genre’s first male Scream Queen. Often touted as the gayest horror film of all time - this infamous film has had a resent resurgence due to the rising popularity of queen theory and criticism. Hear Daniel and Charlie’s thoughts as we witness our protagonists battle with Freddy and his sexuality. Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2021-02-111h 08Monsters and MimosasHorror Trivia!Charlie and Daniel bring Thursday Night Trivia to your home - Horrified! Pop open some bubbly or crack open a beer and join in our Horror Trivia Night! Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2021-02-0454 minThe Wingwoman2.2. Liz Hurley’s snow boobs, internal monologues and, help! I can’t stop online shoppingThis week, Frankie has become addicted to buying storage solutions, while Charlie has just completed her first tax return and only cried twice - oh the joys of January. We discuss Liz Hurley’s topless snow day picture and ask: why is it still deemed inappropriate for a woman over forty to show some skin? Plus, with so many of us spending more time by ourselves, now’s the time negative internal monologues can run rampage. Frankie’s found some helpful suggestions for keeping it quiet.
We also share the telly shows, articles and gymnastic routines getting us through the week...
2021-01-3037 minMonsters and MimosasThe RentalCharlie and Daniel take a trip to The Rental, an Air BnB era romantic nightmare where the real fear may stem from the hidden desires that destroy relationships from the inside out. Throw in a masked stalker and you got a horror film that is 50% couple drama and 50% home invasion meaning 100% suspense. Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2021-01-281h 13Monsters and MimosasHappy Death DayCharlie and Daniel ring in the New Year with our first 2021 film... Happy Death Day! What could be our worst nightmare? A repeat of a year, a month, a day?! Let’s relive our protagonists’ worst day of her life over and over and over and over... Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2021-01-2157 minThe WingwomanSeason 2. Episode 1. The realities of giving birth, a rethink on being single and let's discuss SATCWe're back and this week there's a lot to catch up on. Frankie shares her experience of having a baby in a pandemic and what the first few weeks of motherhood have been like. Meanwhile, Charlie examines how lockdown has changed her dating attitude and why she's only got one resolution this year.
Plus we discuss the SATC reboot and share the telly, books and recipes on our radars. All over a glass of Sainsbury's Barbera d'Asti (Frankie) and Ping Pong Carignan (Charlie).
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2021-01-1650 minMonsters and MimosasKrampusCharlie and Daniel celebrate Christmas with the haunting family survival film, Krampus. A revival of the old European folklore where a demonic version of Santa Clause drags those lacking the Christmas spirit to hell - we near the end of 2020 with this festively frightening tale. Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-12-231h 07Monsters and MimosasBlack Christmas (1974)Charlie and Daniel discuss the horror classic, Black Christmas. Often considered the original slasher film, there’s more than meets the eye to this progressively feminist take on a Sorority Christmas Holiday gone wrong. Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-12-1758 minMonsters and MimosasBetter Watch OutCharlie and Daniel kick off the Yuletide Season with, “Better Watch Out,” a film that is not always what it seems. This is every babysitters’ worse nightmare and will live on as an underrated Christmas classic for ages to come. Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-12-101h 06Monsters and MimosasA Thanksgiving Horror Dinner MessageCharlie and Daniel pop in to say a quick Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners and describe our favorite (grossest) dinner scene in films! Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-11-2605 minMonsters and MimosasThe WitchCharlie and Daniel celebrate Thanksgiving - Tyrannical Puritan style. We discuss The Witch and its lasting impact on the Horror genre with its haunting imagery and feminist themes. Down with the patriarchy and let thou become witched!Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-11-191h 05Monsters and MimosasThe OthersCharlie and Daniel discuss The Others, a photosensitive movie about a mother trapped in eternal darkness with her children due to a medical condition. An underrated classic in the genre with an incredible performance by Nicole Kidman: let’s get spooky! *Note: this episode was recorded earlier this year.Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-11-121h 02Monsters and MimosasChildren of The CornCharlie and Daniel kick off the harvest season with Children of the Corn. A divisive film that does a lot... yet not enough...? There’s still always fun with creepy children, especially sabotaging cars with corn. Join us outlanders.Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-11-0558 minThe Wingwoman40. Goop's ridiculous baguette lamp and how are you feeling about lockdown 2.0?This week, Charlie and Frankie discuss their thoughts on the second lockdown, from what's making them feel anxious, to coping strategies and distraction techniques (takeaway coffee for Charlie, early Christmas trees for Frankie). Charlie enlightens Frankie about voice memo dating, while Frankie runs through the weird and wonderful buys she'd like from Goop's brilliantly ridiculous gift guide – bread lamp anyone?
Plus, we share the books, TV series, podcast and website currently on our radar.
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2020-11-0540 minMonsters and MimosasTrick R TreatIn this Episode Charlie and Daniel discuss the horror anthology film, “Trick ‘R Treat,” for our Halloween episode! A new(ish) Halloween favorite for any horror film. Happy Halloween listeners! Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-10-291h 03The Wingwoman39. Why are we embarrassed to talk about masturbation?This week, Charlie's sharing her.... unusual first vibrator story, and Frankie's wondering why she's never felt particularly comfortable talking about masturbation. Plus, we're talking about tipping culture, and the cult of the Instagram 'expert'.
Plus, our guide to the best TV of the week, and a new addition to the Top of the Chocs pain au chocolat guide.
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Women and sex: what we don't r...
2020-10-2941 minMonsters and MimosasGinger SnapsCharlie and Daniel discuss the beloved cult horror classic, Ginger Snaps and dive into the awkward, hairy conflict of werewolf pubescent feminism. Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-10-221h 03The Wingwoman38. I posed naked in a national newspaper - here’s whyThis week, Charlie got her kit off to pose for a nude portrait in a bid to reframe her body image. She tells Frankie about the catalyst behind it, what it’s like to have your bare boobs immortalised in pastel, and how it’s changed the way she considers herself.
We also discuss ‘Zoom Dick’, our ghost outfits and Matthew McConaughey’s book bio, plus share our recommendations of the week.
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2020-10-2235 minMonsters and MimosasFamily HorrorCharlie and Daniel get Family Friendly...just kidding. But we do talk about family friendly horror films in this episode. Let's get spooky but in a light hearted and mom approved way! Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-10-151h 00The Wingwoman37. Extrovert shame, career-switching, and the joys of being basicThis week, Frankie's revelling in the joys of autumn... even though they might be considered 'basic' by some. Doesn't that just mean they're good enough to have widespread appeal? It seems Emily in Paris got at least one thing right. Meanwhile, Charlie's wondering if she's really the enigmatic introvert that she hoped she was, or something altogether different (and far needier).
Plus, we reveal our government-assigned new careers, though there might be a bit of a problem with Frankie's...
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2020-10-1543 minMonsters and MimosasHalloween 3 by Tommy Lee WallaceCharlie and Daniel discuss the black sheep of the Halloween franchise, Halloween III: Season of the Witch. Android Bodyguards and an ear-worm of a theme song aren’t the only thing this film is known for - it’s also the only Halloween film with no Michael Myers! Come hear our thoughts over cocktails and candy.Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-10-081h 01The Wingwoman36. The positive power of fashion, and the end of the cinema as we know itThis week, we're talking about the positive impact that getting dressed in the morning (and we don't mean into lockdown leggings) can have on how we feel, and discussing the end of the cinema as we know it.
Plus, we share our weekly recommendations, from Tom Hollander's viral day in the life to Emily in Paris - is it the next Sex and the City?
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2020-10-0836 minMonsters and MimosasHost (2020) by Rob SavageCharlie and Daniel are back from the dead! Season 2 of Monsters and Mimosas starts off with our favorite quarantine ghost story: Host 2020 a Shudder Original! Haunted Zoom seances and evil demons all in less than 60 minutes! Don't forget your mask (4masc)! Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Monster_Mimosa!
2020-10-011h 04The Wingwoman35. Friend paranoia, pandemic wedding guests and why we should all approach winter like a NorwegianThis week, Frankie's exploring the phenomenon of friendship paranoia and looking at how 2020 has altered our relationships, while Charlie examines the Norwegian art of 'mental framing' in preparation for a potentially tricky winter (it's all to do with hot wine and festive security lights).
Plus, we put on our glad rags and go to a pandemic-era wedding, and share the TV documentary that's moved us, podcast we've loved and toilet-roll holder that's proved horrifying – all over an Oatly Barista oat milk latte.
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2020-10-0135 minThe Wingwoman34. Remote red carpets, achievement addiction, and lockdown 2.0This week, Charlie's making plans for lockdown 2.0, while Frankie's wondering if success can be dangerously addictive - and whether it can even really make us happy.
Plus, we're watching a lot - and we mean a lot - of TV, from illuminating documentaries to guilty pleasures, and sharing our alternative life milestones (there's a roast chicken involved), all over our morning coffee.
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Why success w...
2020-09-2433 minThe Wingwoman33. Alone time, egg freezing and would you date for friends?This week, Charlie is switching her alone time for new work colleagues, while Frankie is experiencing her first days of flying solo since lockdown – and rather enjoying it! We also discuss the phenomenon of dating for friends, and explore the experience of egg freezing thanks to Sophia Money-Coutt’s brilliant new podcast.
Plus, we share talk holidays for one, and which new Netflix series has got us hooked - all over two iced Monmouth coffees.
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2020-09-1735 minThe Wingwoman32. Full bushes, grown-up dating etiquette, and struggles with self-promotionThis week, Frankie's struggling to find her 'personal brand', while Charlie's reflecting on another non-starter of a date and asking herself: am I the arsehole?
Plus, we share the podcasts, TV shows and films we loved this week, and crack open a bottle of Salice Salentino Riserva.
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Code-switching - Lucrece Grehoua, Seriously... BBC Radio 4
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2020-09-1037 minThe Wingwoman31. First days in the office, Mariah Carey's memoir, and falling back in love with LondonThis week, Charlie is getting ready for her first day in a proper office since March, and wondering what the etiquette is now that handshakes are off the agenda. Meanwhile Frankie's trying not to hug strangers in the street and asking, have we lost the art of non verbal communication? We discuss the future of fashion week (welcome to the Zoom frow) and how to fall back in love with the city after lockdown.
Plus, we share the books and celebrity interviews that currently have us hooked, as we toast the end of white wine season with a...
2020-09-0342 minThe Wingwoman30. Bagnums, Paris Hilton nostalgia, and playing PollyannaThis week, Charlie's indulging in a bit of pop-culture nostalgia with a Brangelina update and news of Paris' new favourite word... while Frankie confirms - from personal experience - that her iconic baby voice is bogus.
Following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, Frankie's highlighting the difference between amplifying Black voices and amplifying Black trauma. Plus, we're sharing our reading lists for the week, and discussing a new podcast that highlights the power of optimism. And, since the episode was recorded in the morning for a change, we swapped the wine glasses for coffee cups, and a b...
2020-08-2837 minThe Wingwoman29: The power of low-stakes productivity, when horoscopes go wrong and what’s happened to my eyebrows?This week, Charlie’s horoscope has got her questioning her emotional state, while Frankie is coming to terms with the reality that her eyebrows have done a runner. We discuss the comparison culture of pandemic productivity and why celebrating small wins could be the answer we’ve been looking for.
Plus, we share the articles and TV shows on our radars this week – all over a bottle of Tesco Finest Chianti for Charlie and Oatly Chocolate Drink for Frank.
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2020-08-2128 minThe Wingwoman27. Toxic spirituality, debunking the beach body ready myth and have staycations signalled the end of silly swimwear?In this week’s episode, Frankie’s new supermarket purchase is making her consider how staycations have changed swimwear, while Charlie’s trip to the seaside has put a new – and far more pleasant – spin on what it is to be beach body ready.
We discuss the pitfalls of the positivity industry in a pandemic and ask, why aren’t women better at attributing success to their own abilities. Plus we share the pieces and podcasts that have piqued our interest – all over a bottle of Terra Organica Primitivo for Charles, and a glass of Belvoir Elderflower and Rose Pressé...
2020-08-0743 minThe Wingwoman26. Boris' BMI shaming, pregnancy body image and 'big' friendshipsThis week, the government's plans to combat obesity have got us talking about our relationships with food, from emotional to disordered - and why we don't think calorie counts on menus will solve anything.
Plus, Frankie's sharing the surprising impact that pregnancy has had on her body image, Charlie's realising that lockdown has made her less able to compromise, and we're sharing our tips for the best films, TV shows, books and articles this week - all over a glass of fancy Duskin apple juice for Frankie and a Tucci-approved negroni for Charlie.
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2020-07-3143 minThe Wingwoman25. Book thieves, patchy pubes and why we need to talk about unemploymentThis week, Charlie is discussing the pressure to nail a reopening look and asking, why are women's appearances still allowed to be commented on? With unemployment on the rise, Frankie shares her own experiences of job loss and explains why shedding the stigma of redundancy is vital in a pandemic.
We're also asking, are you a book lender or hoarder? Plus, we share our recommendations of what to watch and read this week – all over a Sipsmith G&T for Charlie, and Luscombe Cool Ginger Beer for Franks.
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2020-07-2442 minThe Wingwoman24. People fatigue, extreme paddleboarding, and #FreeBritneyThis week, Charlie - having wanted nothing more than to socialise while she was in lockdown alone - is now finding other people exhausting, while Frankie's finally dipped a toe into Devonian waters with an ill-fated attempt at a paddleboard pub-crawl. We're discussing both over a glass of M&S Atlantis Santorini for Charlie and Sainsbury's alcohol-free rosé for Frankie.
Plus, we're talking about the #FreeBritney movement and cancel culture, and sharing our recommendations for what to read and watch this week. To hear more from us, sign up at TheWingwoman.co.uk to receive our free w...
2020-07-1748 minThe Wingwoman23. Menstrual cups, Jess Glynne’s Sexy Fish and has lockdown signalled the end of city life?This week, Frankie is negotiating beachwear in the depths of Devon, while Charlie welcomes her first house guest and introduces herself to the thrills (and spills) of menstrual cups. We discuss Jess Glynne’s Sexy Fish dress code mishap – joggy bots and lobster anyone? – and ask, what will happen to city life after lockdown?
Plus, we share the articles, podcasts and audio books on our radars – all over a glass of Calcarius Hellen Rosso.
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2020-07-1045 minThe Wingwoman22. 'Reopening' makeovers, comment-section trolls, and the summer holiday splitAs lockdown loosens up, Charlie's mourning the return of FOMO - selfie on a yacht, anyone? - and Frankie's (quite nervously) heading off to visit her parents in Devon. But will this be the summer of the staycation, or will you be booking a flight sharpish?
Plus, we're talking aubergine-related twitter shade, online trolls, and 'reopening' looks (think drastic dye-job), and sharing our book and TV recommendations, all over a glass of Elementa Organic Primitivo for Charlie and Fever-Tree Tonic for Frankie.
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2020-07-0349 minThe Wingwoman21. How the pandemic pushed me into the role of a '50s housewifeThis 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.
2020-06-2651 minThe Wingwoman20. How it feels to be pregnant during a pandemicThis 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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2020-06-1943 minThe WingwomanEpisode 19: Why wild weeing is a feminist issueThis 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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2020-06-1252 minThe WingwomanEpisode 18: Anti-racism, the lockdown paradox and seminal bonkbustersThis 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 fo...
2020-06-0339 minThe WingwomanEpisode 17: What it's like to quit your job during a pandemicThis 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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2020-05-2750 minThe WingwomanEpisode 16: Sexy summers, Julia Roberts' armpits and is this the end of the insta-interior?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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2020-05-2037 minMonsters and MimosasTexas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)Charlie and Daniel discuss The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and its commentary on Post-Vietnam America, the growing evolution of the meat industry, and how utterly annoying Franklin is as a character. Rev up your chainsaws and prepare to scream!Listen, Like and Subscribe wherever and however you listen. Find us on Facebook at Monsters and Mimosas and on Insta/Twitter @Monster_Mimosa! 🥂
2020-05-161h 38The WingwomanEpisode 15: The surprising thing about figs, why we're feeling nostalgic and Engelbert Humperdinck's hairThis 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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2020-05-1335 minThe WingwomanEpisode 14: Skin hunger, bonnet watch and crushing on Connell's chainThis 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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2020-05-0629 minThe WingwomanEpisode 13: Nipple hairs, friend bubbles and the death of FOMOThis 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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2020-04-2937 minThe WingwomanEpisode 12: Modern break-ups, the introvert/extrovert Zoom divide and what would Stanley Tucci do?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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2020-04-2126 minThe WingwomanEpisode 11: Celebrity clangers, #smugsolation, and new routinesThis week, we're realising that not all pandemic lockdowns are create equal. Frankie's worried that she might be guilty of #smugsolation posts on Instagram while Charlie's sure that celebrities avowing to be 'just like us' are, in fact, nothing like us (we're looking at you, Madonna).
Plus, we're sharing our recipe, tv and book recommendations over a cold bottle of Azevedo Vinho Verde - and there's even a cameo from Frankie's husband Ben with some gardening tips.
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2020-04-1535 minThe WingwomanEpisode 10: Productivity guilt, the future of body hair and the morality of pandemic shoppingThis week, Charlie is full of the joys of spring, while Frankie is mulling over the future of bikini line grooming. We're discussing the pressure to be productive during lockdown and asking, should we be shopping during a pandemic?
Plus, we're sharing our recommendations – from period drama escapism to quick kitchen cupboard dinners – all over a bottle of Reserve De Gassac rosé.
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2020-04-0837 minThe WingwomanEpisode 9: Coping mechanisms, craft fatigue and silver liningsIt's week two of lockdown, and Frankie's fallen out of her freelance working-from-home rhythm but discovered a new love for cooking. Meanwhile, Charlie's finding the joy in dressing up while keeping an uninvited house guest at bay. And while we might be catching up via Houseparty, there's still a bottle of Puglian red on the go...
Plus, we're sharing our recommendations for the best telly, books, and podcasts - with a few of our all-time favourite weepy films thrown in for good measure.
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2020-04-0234 minThe WingwomanEpisode 8: Video dating, penis pasta and life in quarantineThis week we’re in lockdown, so recording the podcast over Google hangout from our respective homes… needs must! Charlie is navigating a new virtual dating scene, while Frankie's negotiating quarantine cohabiting in a one-bed flat (don’t call the divorce lawyers yet).
Plus, we’re discussing online communities and sharing some of our book, TV and podcast recommendations for keeping entertained at home – all over a bottle of Primitivo and a chocolate Easter egg, why not?
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2020-03-2540 minThe WingwomanEpisode 7: Style ruts, corona etiquette, and why we need to talk about weightThis week, Frankie's finding joy in small pleasures (like finally sorting out the junk pile at home) while Charlie's dating life grinds to a halt - too many germy strangers. At least she still has her wingwoman to share a bottle of Barolo with...
Plus, we're talking about body image, weight taboos, and the pressure to conform to beauty ideals, with some discussion of eating disorders. For help or support with these issues, call the Beat charity helpline on 0808 801 0677.
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2020-03-1736 minThe WingwomanEpisode 6: Surprise naked spas, emotionally detaching from work and is Love Blind?This week Charlie is unpicking the Love is Blind phenomenon and discussing the politics of modern dating, while Frankie is finding it difficult to emotionally detach from work and separate self-worth from career success (and failures) – all over a bottle of Beefsteak Club Malbec.
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2020-03-1034 minThe WingwomanEpisode 5: Red wine miracles, goat-fluencers, and the loneliness of city lifeThis week, Frankie's missing a sense of community and tackling the loneliness that comes with being a freelancer in London - and, for Charlie, with living alone. Plus we're talking wanderlust, holidaying in our 30s and the problem with natural deodorants... all over a bottle of Tesco's Finest St Chinian.
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2020-03-0330 minThe WingwomanEpisode 4: The power of muting, dogs in pubs and the politics of going make-up freeThis week, Charlie is conflicted over Goop's latest celeb-filled party, while Frankie's learning how to have a healthy relationship with Instagram –thanks to Elizabeth Day's interview with Frankie Bridge – all over a bottle of Primitivo.
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2020-02-2523 minThe WingwomanEpisode 3: Wardrobe hysteria, mushroom haircuts, and an orgasm deep diveThis week, Frankie's avoiding eye contact discussing orgasms (inspired by Gwyneth's Netflix series) while Charlie's oversharing – and triggering her social anxiety in the process – over a bottle of Barolo and a box of inappropriately crunchy breadsticks.
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2020-02-1827 minThe WingwomanEpisode 2: Money ostriches, sit-down gigs and holiday disastersThis week, Charlie's celebrating her birthday - and worrying about ageing out of online dating brackets - while Frankie tackles one of her least favourite topics of conversation, money, all over a Buck's fizz and a pain au choc.
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2020-02-1122 minThe WingwomanEpisode 1: The cult of productivity, vagina eyes and ghosts of Bumble pastIn this new weekly podcast, journalists, thirty-somethings, and best mates Charlie Gowans-Eglinton and Frankie Graddon share a bottle of wine and dissect the current obsession with productivity and personal branding, feeling starstruck, and modern dating gripes.
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