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Jen.n.XhaustedEpisode 1, Season 2! Giggle Glug - the best archaic word for Champagne.Welcome to Season 2 of the Jen.n.Xhausted Podcast. We have had an amazing Summer break and we are back talking all things Giggle Glug, or Champagne as we now know it. We talk about it's origins, archaic words, customs and phrases and have a belly laugh at the same time. Worth a listen even if you don't drink. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.
2026-01-2640 minJen.n.XhaustedA (Chaotic) Christmas History Lesson by Jen and Jenn...It’s our Christmas special, and we’re unwrapping the strange, surprising origins behind the words, phrases, and traditions of Christmas. From the chaotic Lord of Misrule to the mystery of the hogmagdog, we dig into festive customs you’ve probably heard of — but never really questioned.We also reveal which company made Santa’s iconic red-and-white suit famous. Curious? Slightly confused? Perfect. Find out in this Christmas edition of jen.n.xhausted. 🎅✨
2025-12-2639 minJen.n.XhaustedObsolete Words, Phrases and Traditions of Weddings.Weddings weren’t always about romance and in this episode of Jen.n.Xhausted, we uncover the strange, spooky, and surprising origins behind wedding traditions we still use today. 💍From ale knights and bride’s ale to veils, dresses, and ancient phrases, we explore how many customs were created to ward off evil spirits, prevent kidnapping, and protect the bride. Turns out, fear, superstition, and a lot of drinking shaped the modern wedding.If you’ve ever wondered why weddings look the way they do, grab a cuppa and enjoy this episode. 🍻
2025-12-2328 minJen.n.XhaustedThe Etymology Of All Things Pregnancy, Birth and FatigueThis week Jen and Jenn dive into the etymology of all things birth, pregnancy and the bone-deep fatigue that comes with it. Expect chat about the obsolete words puggled and mallifluff (aka: our current state), plus plenty of stories, two proseccos and a wardrobe because… we have absolutely no budget.Cosy, chaotic and educational-ish.
2025-12-0838 minJen.n.XhaustedMoppets, Guts and Eating Humble Pie.Welcome back! Today we’re talking all things moppets—kids, the tiny whirlwinds who can turn a calm room into absolute chaos in seconds.We love the wild things they get up to, but we’re also diving into something a bit unexpected: the language of “guts.”There’s the gut feeling—that instinctive feeling that us females seem to have when something isn't right. Then “guts for garters,” once a medieval threat, now basically what adults say when a child draws on the walls… again. And of course, “eating humble pie,” the classic moment when you loudly claim your kid would never throw a tantrum—right b...
2025-11-2633 minJen.n.XhaustedEpisode 10: Dating App Disasters with Jas, Loaf Bosses and the Sultan of Zanzibar.Jas joins us in the drobe to unpack the wild world of dating in your 40s. We also explore the cosy, bread-based origins of the word “lady” (very on-brand for two sourdough-loving Jen.n's) and share our hilarious run-in with a scammer, featuring Jen’s “uncle,” the Sultan of Zanzibar and the very generous inheritance.Chaos, carbs and midlife mayhem… climb in and enjoy!
2025-11-1639 minJen.n.XhaustedHot Flushes, Swallocking and a Scammer!Episode 9: Hot Flushes AKA SwullockingBack in the drobe and things are heating up - literally! This week we’re talking swullocking (that’s hot flushes for the uninitiated) and how different cultures actually celebrate menopause. Plus, we talk about our scammer, we uncover the etymology of matrix, share our new favourite portmanteau words and laugh our way through the chaos of midlife mayhem. Grab your gin and join us. United by fatigue, fuelled by laughs (and gin).
2025-11-0534 minJen.n.XhaustedEpisode 8: Belly Timber, Smiggle and The Sourdough ShowdownBack in Jenn’s wardrobe on a cosy Wednesday night, gin in hand and perched on a mattress because yes, we’re getting old… We’re serving up more laughs, obsolete words, and some truly epic food disasters (hello, belly timber and smiggle moments!). Plus, Jenn’s husband reveals the actual cost of sourdough—who’s got it right, Jenn or Mark? Get stuck in!
2025-10-3030 minJen.n.XhaustedClumperton Chaos, Effoc and Irish HandcuffsEpisode 7: Clumperton Chaos, Effoc & Irish HandcuffsIn Jenn’s wardrobe this week, we tumble into clumperton moments (yes, falling over again), sip our effoc like pros, and hear Jenn's story about Irish Handcuffs (holding two drinks at the same time). We’ve also got microwave mayhem, a high-heeled fact of the week and some late-night insomnia confessions from the drobe.Because who needs sleep when you’ve got laughs, coffee, and chaos?
2025-10-2243 minJen.n.XhaustedMeh, Mishaps and The QuotidianThis week in the drobe (on location in Busso!), we welcome Ness and dive into “meh” moments, frobly mobly mishaps and blighty wounds—from Jenn’s car sickness to Jen’s knee and Toby’s teeth! Plus, Ness shares her word of the week: quotidian. Laughter, chaos and everyday Gen X life!
2025-10-1535 minJen.n.XhaustedEpisode 5: Suggans, Spills and LeafaholismEpisode 5: Suggans, Spills & LeafaholismThings get a little milky in the drobe this week as Jen and Jenn dive into the world of suggan stories — that’s breastfeeding, for the uninitiated.From half-asleep mums flashing unsuspecting posties to the breastmilk porridge story it’s all here — the crazy world of motherhood. Our Portmanteau of the Week is leafaholism – Jen has it bad; Jenn not so much. Grab your cuppa, pop on your comfiest bra (or skip it altogether), and join us for another laugh-filled episode of Jen.n.Xhausted .
2025-10-1141 minJen.n.XhaustedThe one where we feel crapulous....Episode 4: Crapulous, Ambiternity & Musical SkisThis week on Jen.n.Xhausted, we’re back for round three of recording (thanks again, episode 3.0 👀) and things are getting a little… crapulous. Literally.Jenn’s feeling a bit crook and ends up hugging a window (don’t ask, just listen). Jen has a story about musical skis (yep, that’s a thing) and we dive into our Words of the Week: Crapulous (perfect for post-wine nights) and Ambiternity (find out on the pod!).And because we’re all about balance, this week’s positive affirmation is: “My body is a temple...
2025-10-0133 minJen.n.XhaustedEpisode 3.1🎙️ Welcome to Episode 3.1 of Jen.n.Xhausted!(Yes… you read that right—3.0 doesn’t exist. Turns out, we recorded a whole episode with the mic on silent. Classic us.)In this week’s chaos:👦 Jenn shares the story of her brother swallowing a 10c coin.🏡 More AirBnB adventures you couldn’t make up if you tried.🍼 Feeding babies at traffic lights—because multitasking is a Gen X superpower.🎶 And yes, we’re throwing it back to Chumbawamba—because nothing says resilience like “I get knocked down, but I get up again.”So grab your...
2025-09-2443 minJen.n.XhaustedThe Neuroscience of LaughterEpisode 3.2 – First Guest in the Drobe!Today’s drobe session is a special one – we’ve officially broken our own rules. 🎉 We’re joined by our very first guest, the wonderful Shoshana, who dialled in from her own wardrobe in Melbourne while we perched in ours in WA.Shosh is a clinical psychologist and we dive into laughter: why it matters, how it helps and why giggling in the drobe might be better therapy than we ever realised. Pour yourself a cuppa and join us for a warm, funny and surprisingly insightful chat about the pow...
2025-09-2411 minJen.n.XhaustedWe are getting the hang of this...We’re back! Jen and Jenn are slowly getting the hang of this podcasting gig, and yes—we’re still recording from the ‘drobe (the wardrobe studio).This week, you’ll hear:Jenn crying over spilt milk (literally).Jen’s questionable skills in being able to hot-wire her mum’s car.Plenty of swearing from Jenn—you’ve been warned (but honestly, it’s part of her charm).Listener stories that had us laughing, nodding, and sometimes cringing (keep them coming—we love them!).Our words of the week, because who doesn’t need a few oddball words to brighte...
2025-09-1844 minJen.n.XhaustedWe've got to start somewhere....Episode 1: Our Very First (Slightly Chaotic) Episode!Welcome to the very first episode of Jen.n.Xhausted! Jen and Jenn are finally hitting record and honestly, we had an absolute blast. If you're in the mood for a lighthearted, unfiltered chat between two longtime friends, you're in exactly the right place.We’re sharing some of our own stories (we’re counting on you to send us yours soon!), playing with words that made us laugh way too hard, sipping gin and recording in one of the most unexpected spots in Jen’s house.Expe...
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