Shows
Fancy A Blether?Blogging and Educating with Annika CunninghamThis week for the last episode of the season, Kirsty is chatting with Annika Cunningham about teaching and being a blogger and how she balances the two with family life and being in her twenties. You can find Annika on her blog and on Instagram (@annika.brea). You can follow along with all things FAB on facebook, our website and Instagram. Don't forget to review and follow/subscribe so you can be the first to listen to season 4 when it comes on August 16th!
What I'm Engaging With: 'Bright Young Dead' by Jessica Fellowes
Small B...2021-07-2639 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: Live in LondonWE ARE LIVE IN LONDON BABY! For the first time ever, Small Talk is comig to you live and we basically fill you in on Kirsty and Naomi's time together in London so far. It may be our most chaotic episode yet, but we know you love the chaos. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, the facebook group and our website. Don't forget to review, share and follow/subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode!2021-07-1529 min
Fancy A Blether?Life As A Young Poet with Noelle DarilekThis week Kirsty is chatting with Noelle Darilek about what it is like to be a young poet. They also discuss growing through your twenties, networking tips, dealing with rejection and the world of poetry in general! You can check out Noelle on Instagram and you can buy her two books here. To follow along with all things FAB head to our Instagram, website or Facebook group. Don't forget to leave a review and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!
What I'm Engaging With: 'Nine Perfect Strangers' by Liane Moriarty
Small Business Spotlight: J...2021-07-0543 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: How Our Priorities Have Changed Throughout The YearsThis week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about how their priorities have changed since they were younger as well as which ones have stayed the same! Don't forget to keep up to date with all things FAB on Instagram, the facebook group and website. We would also love for you to leave us a review and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!2021-06-2834 min
Fancy A Blether?The Real Life Devil Wears Prada with Melissa MyrtezaThis week Kirsty is chatting to Melissa Myrteza about what it's like to work for a magazine and in the social media department in your 20's. They also chatted about instagram vs reality, fashion and much more. You can follow along with Mel on Instagram. You can also follow along with all things FAB on Instagram, our facebook group and our website.
What I'm Engaging With: The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals
Small Business Spotlight: Heiko Clothing
Poem of the Week: 'The Sea' by Stormrider IX (Hello Poetry)
Charity of the We...2021-06-2141 min
Fancy A Blether?We Hit 1 Year! Special Edition Medley EpsiodeIt is our birthday! We are so excited to announce that it has been one year since Fancy A Blether's first ever episode, and we are thrilled to be celebrating with you. This episode has our usual intro and then we have some segments from some of our favourite episodes so far (although it was very hard to choose). Thank you for all your support this year and to all the wonderful people we have been lucky enough to interview! To continue supporting FAB on our adventures follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether), join the facebook group and check out...2021-06-1831 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: Hot Girl Summer PlansThis week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what hot girl summer means to them and what some of their hot girl summer plans or hopes are, which naturally leads to a tangent on food. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, join the facebook group and check out the website to stay up to date with all things FAB. New episodes every Monday at 5/6pmish (BST), subscribe/follow on your chosen podcast platform so you never miss an episode! Also leave us a reviewer and you might be chosen as reviewer of the week! 2021-06-0726 min
Fancy A Blether?All things Career and Life with Sarah JonesThis week Kirsty is chatting to personal, life, business and career coach: Sarah Jones. The topics range from confidence to career advice to general life chat. You can find Sarah Jones on her website and can also sign up for a free 30 minute consultation here! Follow along with all things FAB on Instagram, our website and the facebook group. Don't forget to review and follow/subscribe so you never miss a new episode! New episodes every Monday evening (BST).
What I'm Engaging With: 'A Vintage Summer' by Cathy Bramley
Small Business Spotlight: Fan...2021-06-0145 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: What Would You Do In A Zombie Apocalypse?This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what they'd do in a zombie apocalypse with some unexpected answers and a few hilarious tangents this is an episode you don't want to miss! To follow along with all things FAB check out our Instagram, Facebook group and website. You can also find Kirsty here and Naomi here to follow along with them. Don't forget to review and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 2021-05-2622 min
Fancy A Blether?Being An Entrepreneur in your 20's with Natalie BarbuThis week Kirsty chats with content creator, business owner, podcast host and entrepeneur Natalie Barbu all about cultivating a community, the importance of soft skills, juggling multiple projects and much more! You can find Natalie on Instagram, Youtube and her podcast. You can also find her company: WeBloom Social here and her start-up Rella here. Don't forget to keep up to date with all things FAB on Instagram, the Facebook group and our website. We would also love for you to leave a review and follow/subscribe on whichever podcast app you listen on so you never miss an...2021-05-2442 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: Putting Life Into PerspectiveThis week Naomi opens up about some recent experiences she has had that have put life into perspective. She hopes that sharing these will help others to take a more balanced and holistic approach to their lives to hopefully benefit their over all well-being. If this has ben helpful or you have anything more to share you can now join our not-so-secret Facebook group, or connect with us on Instagram (@fancyablether) or via our website (www.fancyablether.com)!2021-05-1919 min
Fancy A Blether?Awakening Your Inner Action Hero with John DavisThis week Kirsty is chatting to John Davis all about awakening your inner action hero, whilst also delving into the surviving and thriving moments in your 20's, comedy swordfighting and addressing negativity. John has an exclusive FREE GIFT for Fancy A Blether? listeners, all you have to do is click here! You can follow along with John on his own website. Don't forget to review and share this episode! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, the facebook group or our website. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (BST)!
...2021-05-1730 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: What Were You Like In School?This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what they were like in school, and if they would have been friends or not! To keep up with all things FAB head to instagram, our website and join our secret facebook group! Below are some resources to educate you on the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians happening right now and some ways you can do your part to help.
Educate Yourself: How To Be an Ally with the Palestinians, Muslim Daily Instagram page for news, Why this isn't about religion, The Imeu page.
Donate: Stop the Wa...2021-05-1234 min
Fancy A Blether?Balancing Work and Rest in Your 20's with Grace LeeThis week Kirsty is talking to social media strategist Grace Lee all about how to balance work and rest in your 20's, social media strategy, living in New York and combating Asian hate. You can follow along with Grace on Instagram or check out her website. Don't forget to follow, review and share this episode and you can follow along with all things Fancy a Blether? on the facebook group, Instagram, and our website! New episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (BST).
India COVID-19 Resources: India COVID-19 Oxfam Appeal, Feeding India by Zomato, Care India, Seva K...2021-05-1042 min
Fancy A Blether?Bonus Episode: How do you define success?This week we are changing things up so we have a bonus Fancy A Blether? episode with Kirsty instead of Small Talk so Naomi can celebrate her birthday work free! Kirsty is chatting all about how we define success and the mindset shift she has had on it recently. To keep up with all things FAB head to Instagram (@fancyablether), our facebook group and our website (fancyablether.com). Don't forget to review, follow and share! As it is Naomi's birthday today please do head to Instagram (@majestic_mayhem) and send her some birthday love! 2021-05-0524 min
Fancy A Blether?LGBTQ+ Rights with CetviesThis week Kirsty is talking to blogger Cetvies all about LGBTQ+ rights, you can find Cetvies' blog here. Don't forget to share, review and follow the podcast and check out our instagram (@fncyablether) and our blog posts (that come out every Thursday) on our website (www.fancyablether.com). New episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (BST)
Charity of the Week: FiLiA
Resources related to Kakuma
- FiLiA's Update: https://filia.org.uk/latest-news/2020/10/18/update-on-kakuma?rq=kakuma
- Global Citizen Article: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/lgbtq-refugees-un-safe-space-kenya-camp-attacks/
- UN...2021-05-031h 12
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: What Jobs Don't Exist But Should?This week Kirsty and Naomi give you your weekly dose of chaos where they chat, all about what jobs don't exist but should, which naturally leads to tangents about capitalism and how many jobs exist but then all to bitcoin, eyelash curlers and coasters. You'll just have to listen for it all to make sense! Don't forget to review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram, join the Facebook group and check out the website. 2021-04-2843 min
Fancy A Blether?Being Creative in Your Twenties With Katy BellotteThis week Kirsty is chatting to Katy Bellotte all about her youtube, being a graphic designer, what her 20's has been like so far and much more! You can find Katy on Instagram, Youtube and also at her website. You can also check out Katy's pod Thick and Thin here. Don't forget to review, share and also follow us on Instagram. Check out my blog post about trash tv related to this episode here.
What I'm Engaging With: Circle USA on Netflix
Small Business Spotlight: Candles by Cat
Poem of the Week: 'I'm No...2021-04-2638 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: What kind of museum would you create?This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what kind of museums they would create, and to make it extra fun Kirsty is drinking coffee during this episode so is also caffeinated leading to even more tangents than usual! Don't forget to follow, review and subscribe. You can also find us on Instagram, join our facebook group and check out our website!2021-04-2129 min
Fancy A Blether?Starting a Business with Becky HayesThis week Kirsty chats with Becky Hayes, the founder of Cosi Clothing UK all about starting a business in a pandemic, learning and growing in your 20's and how to navigate the fashion world whilst keeping your mental health in check. You can find Becky on Cosi's Instagram, and website. Don't forget to share, review and follow. Check us out on Instagram and join the facebook group!
What I'm Engaging With: 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle
Small Business Spotlight: Towerhill Collective
Poem of the Week: 'Iced Coffee' by RK
Cha...2021-04-1956 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: Chaotic Life UpdatesJoin Kirsty and Naomi this week for a chaotic episode of us catching you up on our lives which naturally leads to many tangents. Don't forget to follow our instagram, join our facebook group and check out our website. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (GMT) 2021-04-1433 min
Fancy A Blether?Life As A Black Scottish Woman with NadineThis week Kirsty chats with the lovely Nadine from Seasoning This UK, all about her life as a Black Scottish woman as well as chatting more about Seasoning This UK and their throwback Thursday weekly ig feature. This episode is one you don't want to miss! You can find Seasoning This UK on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Instagram. You can also find Nadine on Instagram and her co-host Panashe! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and join our brand new facebook group, to join a community all about muddling through our twenties together! New Episodes every Monday and W...2021-04-121h 03
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: What is the Biggest Risk You've Ever Taken?This week Naomi gets a little more comfortable behind the mic as she shares some anecdotes about the biggest risk she has ever taken and how it has changed her for the better. Kirsty will be returning to join her next episode but until then don't forget to share, follow and review this episode as well as check out our Instagram (@fancyablether) and website.2021-04-0725 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: Returning to Work After LockdownThis week Naomi flies solo for the first time while she talks about a topic she has had a lot of experience with other the past year: returning to work after furlough. She shares some tips on how to manage the transition from home to work life smoothly as well as how to keep in touch with the new you that you may have discovered during lockdown even when back at work. Please share, follow and review. Also check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) and on our website (www.fancyablether.com)2021-03-3115 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: Setting Boundaries and Why They Are ImportantThis week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about the big B word: boundaries. They delve into family, work, friend and romantic boundaries they have set as well as chatting about why they are crucial to our own health. If you listen for long enough you'll also get to witness the weird moment that happened when live recording firsthand. Please share, follow and review. Check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) and on our website (www.fancyablether.com)2021-03-2448 min
Fancy A Blether?Slowing Down with Sunandinii S BansalThis week Kirsty is chatting to poet, writer, podcaster and speaker Sunandinii all about writing, the innovation generation, how the pandemic taught her to slow down and why average is just a word. You can check Sunandinii out on Instagram or check out her podcast: The Written Word here. Don't forget to follow, share and review this podcast and check out our Instagram, Facebook and website! Stay tuned for brand new episodes every Monday and Wednesay at 5PM (GMT).
What I'm Engaging With: Operation Varsity Blues on Netflix
Small Business of the We...2021-03-2226 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: Our Response to #NotAllMenThis week Kirsty and Naomi let you know their response to #NotAllMen as we do a deep dive into some heavy topics. TW: Mentions of suicide, sexual assualt, sexual harassement and sexual abuse. If this episode taught you something or made you feel validate we would love to know over on our instagram (@fancyablether). New Episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm. 2021-03-1751 min
Fancy A Blether?Empowering Women with Camila VolaThis week Kirsty is talking to Camila Vola about all things podcasting and her newest podcast season: Women's March and chatting all about empowering women. You can find Camila's podcast here and it's instagram here. Don't forget to share, review and follow us and check out our instagram and website! Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (GMT).
Sexual Harrasment Survey Mentioned: The Guardian's article
What I'm Engaging With: 'The Book of Moods' by Lauren Martin
What Camila is Engaging With: 'Break the Good Girl Myth' by...2021-03-1557 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: Intersectional FeminismAs we recorded this on International's Womens Day and during Women's History Month (even though we think every day is international women's day and every month is women's history month), Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about intersectional feminism. This truly is not an episode you are going to want to miss! Don't forget to leave us a review, follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and spotify, and of course check out our website! 2021-03-1038 min
Fancy A Blether?Making Moxie Moves with B SedgwickThis week Kirsty is chatting to B Sedgwick all about making moxie moves, about what that means, how to do it and also delving into her book: Moxie Moves: 10 Ways to Make a Powerful Difference. You can find B Sedgwick on Instagram, Facebook and her own website; and you can find her book here. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, leave a review, follow us on Spotify and check out our website.
What I'm Engaging With: The Bold Type
Small Business of the Week: Han Makes (@han_makes)
Charity of the Week: Si...2021-03-0843 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: Being Single in a PandemicThis week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting about what it's like to be single in a pandemic in the UK, and this episode gets juicy! Let us know if you'd like a part two by commenting on our instagram (@fancyablether), and while you are at it check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)2021-03-0327 min
Fancy A Blether?How To Have A Successful Career with Kate TudoreanuThis week Kirsty chats with career coach Kate Tudoreanu about how to find the right career for you, tips and tricks when job searching and also covers career shifting and also how to navigate the job market right now. Don't forget to check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) or at our website (www.fancyablether.com). You can find Kate on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildacareeryoulove) or her Instagram page (@katetudoreanu)
What I'm Engaging With: 'Alternate Endings' by Erin Bolens
Poem of the Week: 'Slow It Down' by Abimbola T. Alabi
S...2021-03-0147 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: What Bad Habits Do You Wish You Could Stop?This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about bad habits they have but wish they could stop. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)2021-02-2438 min
Fancy A Blether?Solo Episode: Feeling LostThis week Kirsty gets personal and vulnerable with you all for her first solo episode of 2021 where she shares with you a time she was completely lost in life as well as letting you know that's normal and there is no map to 'how to do life right'. Please share your thoughts on our instagram (@fancyablether), as well as reposting and reviewing us! You can also contact us on our website (www.fancyablether.com)
What I'm Engaging With: 'The Book of Moods' by Lauren Martin
Small Business Spotlight: Mini Me Art Co (@minimeartco)
...2021-02-2241 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: What's Your Favourite Word?This week Kirsty and Naomi are talking all about words, which leads to the usual tangents and naturally Kirsty forgetting her story half way through telling it because that's where we're at in this lockdown. Don't forget to repost and leave us a review, you can also follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) or check out our website (fancyablether.com). 2021-02-1726 min
Fancy A Blether?Healing Emotionally with ZaliThis week Kirsty talks to Zali about how to heal emotionally in order to live a life of purpose. Zali is an intuitive awakening mentor who works with women to help them heal emotionally. Don't forget to repost if your listening to the podcast and leave us a review, you can also check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) and on our website (fancyablether.com). You can find Zali on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/energybyzali), instagram (@energybyzali) or her website (energybyzali.com).
What We're Engaging With: Penguin Bloom on Netflix
Poem of...2021-02-1526 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: What do you like to cook the most?This week Kirsty and Naomi are talking all about cooking which naturally leads to Naomi's air fryer obsession, and how Kirsty is a rule follower in the kitchen. Let us know on instagram (@fancyablether) if you are a rule follower or rebel in the kitchen and what you like cooking! And check out our website (www.fancyablether.com) 2021-02-1027 min
Fancy A Blether?January Book Club: Midnight LibraryJoin Kirsty this week as she chats with one of her best friends Hannah all about January's book: The Midnight Library. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and you can also find hannah there (@hannahmatheson).
'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig
Charity of the Week: Scottish Book Trust
Next month's book: 'The World's Wife' by Carol Ann Duffy
2021-02-0842 min
Fancy A Blether?Fancy A Blether?: Curiosity Conversations with Jonathan RiveraThis week Kirsty is joined by Jonathan Rivera to talk all about curiosity conversations, and what it means to be a conversational activist. Don't forget to follow us on instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com). You can find Jonathan on Instagram (jonthan.rivera17) or email him (jonathan.kenn.rivera@gmail.com).
Poem of the Week: 'What It's Like to Be You' by Beaut Writings (@beautwritings)
Positive News Story of the Week: Scottish Postman Quits His Job After Viral Sea Shanty TikTok To Pursue Music
Charity of the Week: Charity Wa...2021-02-0129 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: What animal would you like to be reincarnated as?This week Kirsty and Naomi discuss what animal they would like to be reincarnated as. In typical Small Talk fashion, Kirsty comes up with several animals as she is just that indecisive and Naomi leads us onto many tangents surrounding food. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether)2021-01-2713 min
Fancy A Blether?Solving Conflict and Building Self Awareness with Jenn WhitmerThis week Kirsty is joined by Jenn Whitmer and they discuss the importance of building self awareness, how to solve conflict in the workplace and in your daily life and ennegrams. You can find Jenn on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also get involved with Jenn and check out her resources here: https://jennwhitmer.com/freebies. Don't forget to check out our instagram (@fancyablether).
Charity of the Week : Dressember (https://www.dressember.org/)
Positive News Story of the Week: 'Number of Indy Bookshops Grew Depsite Pandemic' in Positive.News
Po...2021-01-2543 min
Fancy A Blether?Small Talk: How do you celebrate your birthday?Today is our host: Kirsty's birthday, so naturally we had to make sure our small talk topic of the week related to that. So tune in to listen to Kirsty and Naomi chat about what they do for their birthdays normally and what they did/are doing in lockdown for them! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com). 2021-01-2019 min
Fancy A Blether?Being a Woman in Sport with Essi AittasaloJoin Kirsty this week as she chats with Essi Aittasalo about the need for equality for women in sports. As well as what key players are starting to realise this now, and what we can all do to create change. They also discuss what it's like to be a woman in a male dominated sport in an inspiring and motivating episode, that will leave you wanting to create change. You can find Essi on her personal instagram (@ezzii) and a hockey account she runs: BUIHA Development (@buihadev)
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check ou...2021-01-1841 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 21: Small Talk//If you won the lottery, what would you splurge on first?Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they talk about what they would splurge on if they won the lottery, and as per usual go on some tangents including what a mess the UK is currently, Romeo the alpaca and goat yoga. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com). 2021-01-1332 min
Fancy A Blether?Fancy A Blether: Welcome to Season 3!This week Kirsty gives you a quick catch up on her life, her 2021 goals and January goals and what is to come in Season 3! Don't forget to follow us on instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website! (www.fancyablether.com)
Chidera Eggerue's Instagram: @theslumflower
Continue The Voice's zine: www.continuethevoice.com/zine2021-01-1017 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 20: Chaotic 2020 Trivia Featuring Lex and EuanThis episode was recorded live on new year's eve, or for all you Scots out there: Hogmanay. Kirsty and Naomi were joined by their friends Lex and Euan for an episode of chaos and a lot of hilarity, it's certainly one you don't want to miss! Don't forget to check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether), and join us on Wednesdays and Saturdays every week for new episodes! 2021-01-0136 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 19: Small Talk//Christmas TraditionsThis week Kirsty and Naomi explain where they have been the past few weeks and talk all about Christmas traditions and what's been going on with them recently. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website! (www.fancyablether.com)2020-12-1842 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 18: Small Talk//If you could marry an inanimate object, what would you marry?Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they chat about what inanimate objects they would marry if you could marry one. An episode full of plenty of laughs and a few delerious hosts, you don't want to miss this one! Let us know what you would choose on our Instagram (@fancyablether).2020-11-2622 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 18: Sustainable Fashion with Emily HopkinsJoin Kirsty this week as she chats to sustainable textiles designer Emily Hopkins all about the world of sustainable fashion. Don't forget to forget to follow @fancyablether.
You can find Emily on Instagram and her work on Etsy.
Poem of the Week: 'An Example of What We Shouldn't Do' by Wilson Oryema
Positive News of the Week: Rotten Veg Puts the Green in Green Energy
Charity of the Week: WWF2020-11-2234 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 17: Small Talk//What are the top 3 things on your bucket list?Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they chat about all things bucket lists including Kirsty's childhood bucket list! An episode you won't want to miss. Let us know what's on your bucket list on our Instagram (@fancyablether).2020-11-1822 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 17: Handling Grief with Fiona SturrockThis week Kirsty is joined by grief specialist, Fiona Sturrock to talk about ways to handle grief and discuss what grief really is. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com).
Where to find Fiona: Website (https://seedsofgrief.com/), Mighty Network (https://the-seeds-of-grief.mn.co/)
What I'm Engaging With: Trial 4
Poem of the Week: 'Another Year Around the Sun' by Kirsty Taylor
Charity Spot of the Week: The Lavender Trust
Positive News Story: This School Replaced Homework with Acts of Kindness2020-11-1533 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 16: Small Talk//What is the weirdest food combination you've ever tried?Naomi and Kirsty are talking all about weird food combinations they've had which naturally leads to one of their usual tangents, food in general. Head to Instagram (@fancyablether) to let us know the weirdest food(s)/food combinations you've tried. While you are at you can also check out our website! (www.fancyablether.com)2020-11-1222 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 9: Book Club Episode - Half A World Away by Mike GayleJoin Kirsty this week as she talks about October's book club book of the month: 'Half A World Away' by Mike Gayle. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com).
Charity Spot of the Week: Befriend a Child
Next Months Book Club Book: 'The World's Wife' by Carol Ann Duffy
Positive News Story of the Week: Plaxtil: A French Firm Finds a Way to Recycle Single-Use Masks from Squirrel News
2020-11-0818 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 15: Small Talk//Ways to keep busy in a lockdownThis week Kirsty and Naomi are talking about ways they kept busy in a lockdown, and anything they recommend people should do if they go into another lockdown like England. They also want to give a psa saying 'please remember to look after your mental health and wellbeing in this lockdown in the darker months, it is likely to be hard but you will get through it.' Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website. (www.fancyablether.com)2020-11-0427 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 8: Where On Earth Did Halloween Come From?For years, Kirsty has wondered where on earth halloween all began so this year she decided to find out and share all that she has discovered with you! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)
Positive News Story of the Week: 'Cold Water Swimmers Offer Hope For Dementia Treatment' by Positive.News
Poem of the Week: 'To The Dead in the Graveyard Underneath My Window' by Adelaide Crapsey
Charity of the Week: We Too! (@we_too_aberdeen)
'Halloween' by Ro...2020-11-0144 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 14: Small Talk//When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with?This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what it is that people regularly come to them for help with. Let us know what people always ask for your help with on our Instagram (@fancyablether)
You can read the Continue the Voice zine here, and check out Naomi's other podcast here.
(https://www.continuethevoice.com/zine)
(https://open.spotify.com/show/4CILbbjE9b8cRO6XVTWaOe)
(https://www.instagram.com/fancyablether/)2020-10-2915 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 7: Intersectional Education with the Chair and Vice Chair of All In One EducationThis week Kirsty is joined by the Chair and Vice Chair of the charity: All In One Education to chat all about intersectional education. You can find All In One on their website, on facebook or on Instagram (@allinoneeducationuk), and of course don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether).
What I'm Engaging With: Continue The Voice's zine
Positive News Story: Pope Francis Endorses Same Sex Partnerships
Poem of the Week: 'Am I Enough?' by Kirsty Taylor
Charity Spot of the Week: The Black Curriculum
Plac...2020-10-2549 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 13: Small Talk//'What was the most over hyped place you've traveled to?'This week Kirsty and Naomi are talking about over hyped places they've visited, head to our Instagram (@fancyablether) to tell us some of yours or some under-hyped places you've been to. Don't forget to check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)2020-10-2130 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 12: Small Talk//Should Ghosting Be Illegal? Featuring Nothing Means Everything PodcastThis week Kirsty and Naomi are joined by the host of the other podcast Naomi co-hosts to talk all about ghosting. Let us know on our Instagram (@fancyablether) or on our website (www.fancyablether.com) if you think ghosting should be illegal!
You can check out Nothing Means Everything on Spotify, Instagram (@nmepodcast) and Tiktok
'Frank's' Instagram: @vanityofblack
Naomi's Socials: @majestic_mayhem (IG) and Naomi Howell-Steven on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzF1GgKAMvAtUc_x3AJTfSw)2020-10-1431 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 6: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Social MediaThis week Kirsty is discussing social media and how it can be an empowering tool but at the exact same time a demaning one. Partly inspired by the Netflix film 'The Social Dilemma'. Let us know what your thoughts are on the complicated world of social media ironically on our instagram (@fancyablether) and also check out our website (www.fancyablether.com).
What I'm Engaging With: Shine On with Reese (Netflix)
Poetry of the Week: 'Technology, Friend and Foe' by Druzzayne Rika
Charity Spot of the Week: Barnardo's (https://www.barnardos.org.uk/campaign-with-us/chi...2020-10-1039 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 11: Small Talk//If you knew you couldn't fail, what things would you do?This week Kirsty and Naomi are answering the question: If you knew you couldn't fail, what things would you do? This naturally results in a few tangents which we know is just the way you like it. Let us know how you would answer the question by heading to our most recent post on Instagram (@fancyablether) and why not give our website a nosey while you are at it! (www.fancyablether.com) 2020-10-0718 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 5: Book Club With Eleanor HadleyThis week Kirsty is joined by the wonderful Eleanor Hadley of the Sensuality Academy to talk all about this month's book: 'Women Don't Owe You Pretty' by Florence Given. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com). You can find Eleanor on Instagram (@eleanorhadley) and on her website (www.eleanorhadley.com)
Charity Spot of the Week: For The Gworls Party (@forthegworls), Link tree (https://linktr.ee/FORTHEGWORLSPARTY)
The Sensuality Academy Podcast
Eleanor's Book Club for 'Women Don't Owe You Pretty': https...2020-10-0300 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 10: Small Talk/Do You Like Documentaries? Why Or Why Not?This week Kirsty and Naomi talk all about documentaries, and Kirsty goes all film school graduate on us. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @fancyablether and comment on our recent post whether you like documentaries or not and what your favourite one is. You should also check out our website www.fancyablether.com
2020-09-3020 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 4: How To Accomplish Goals And Try New Things with Douglas VeitchThis week Kirsty is joined by Dedicate24 podcast host, Douglas Veitch. They talk all about how Douglas became a podcaster, where the idea for his podcast came up for, and how to start sticking to and acheiving new year's resolutions and goals. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether), and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)
You can find Douglas here (@douglasveitch), and his podcast Dedicate24 here (https://open.spotify.com/show/27JQJovLdxd3rm09ZixuVq?si=WloJvFOsQWKYI78Hx_QaLw)
What I'm Engaging With: 'This is Paris' on Youtube
P...2020-09-2645 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 9: Small Talk//Do You Prefer Travelling Alone or In A Group?This week Kirsty and Naomi are discussing whether they prefer travelling alone or in a group, and the pros and cons of both. In typically Small Talk style they also indulge themselves in a tangent of discussing how they miss travelling at this time, but of course recognise that it is for the safety of everyone to stay at home. Don't forget to check out our Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website www.fancyablether.com 2020-09-2314 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 3: A Conversation with Naomi Howell-Steven//The Supposed 'Migrant' CrisisThis week Kirsty is joined by Naomi for a fan favourite episode style of a conversation with. In this conversation with episode Naomi and Kirsty discuss the UK's supposed 'migrant' crisis; how we can help people who have been affected by the fire in Moria right now; how to switch our language to be more people centred; and the ways in which we personally can stop dehumanising anyone who seeks refuge.
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)
Help People Affected by Moira Now: https://shor.by...2020-09-2055 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 8: Small Talk featuring Emily Hopkins//What Are Some Small Things That Make Your Day Better?This week Kirsty and Naomi, are joined by a special guest Emily Hopkins. This week they are discussing what are some small things that make your day. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether, and check out our website: www.fancyablether.com 2020-09-1618 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 2: Longevity in the Music Business with Robert Kool BellThis week Kirsty is join by her Small Talk (new episodes every Wednesday) co-host Naomi Howell-Steven in a very exciting interview with a music legend: Robert Kool Bell, of course most known through the band Kool and the Gang. New episodes every Saturday, don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)
Where to find Robert Kool Bell: Instagram (@mr.robertkoolbell), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Robert.Kool.Bell/), Le Kool Champagne (https://lekoolchampagne.com/)
What I'm Engaging With: Headspace (https://www.headspace.com/), Spotify an...2020-09-1236 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 7: Small Talk with Naomi Howell-Steven//What Have You Done Wrong Most Of Your Life and Only Recently Found Out The Right Way To Do It?Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they discuss what things they have been doing wrong most of their life, and what the supposed right way to do them is. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website: www.fancyablether.com
You can also find Kirsty (@keenkirsty_) and Naomi (@majestic_mayhem) on Instagram.2020-09-0924 min
Fancy A Blether?Season 2, Episode 1: Book Club and Untold Stories - 'Where The Crawdads Sing' by Delia OwensJoin Kirsty this week for our first ever Book Club and Untold Stories episode! This book club episode is all about 'Where The Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens, and our untold stories is about a badass British Muslim Spy from WW2 named 'Noor Inayat Khan. Stay tuned for new main series episodes every SATURDAY and new Small Talk episodes every WEDNESDAY. You can find us on Instagram (@fancyablether) or on our own website (www.fancyablether.com)
Forum post for this month's book club: https://www.fancyablether.com/forum/general-discussions/august-book-club-where-the-crawdads-sing-by-delia-owens?origin=business_manager
...2020-09-0533 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 6: Small Talk featuring Megan O'Reilly//What Would An Adult Version Of An Ice Cream Truck Sell? And What Song Would It Play?This week Naomi is join by special guest Megan O'Reilly as Kirsty had to take the week off due to starting her PGDE. So you can join Naomi and Megan to find out what they think an adult version of an ice cream truck would sell, and what song it would play! Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com) for episode transcipts, exclusive content and more.
2020-09-0217 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 5: Small Talk with Naomi Howell-Steven//What's The Difference Between Justice And Revenge?Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they discuss what they think the difference between justice and revenge is, and delve a little into whether justice really exists in Western modern day societies. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website: www.fancyablether.com
You can also find Kirsty (@keenkirsty_) and Naomi (@majestic_mayhem) on Instagram.
Justice for Breonna Taylor: Petition (https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor), List of other action items (https://msha.ke/30flirtyfilm/#top-picks)
Justice for Jacob Blake: Go FundMe (https://www.gofundme.com...2020-08-2621 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 11: Fancy A Blether?//Carving Out A Well-Balanced Life with Zara CarmichaelJoin Kirsty this week as she discovers how to carve out a well-balanced life by chatting to Yoga teacher and nutritional student Zara Carmichael. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)
Zara's Social Media Handles: @zaraszen, zaraszen.com
Poem of the Week: 'I am more than my nightmares' by Jennae Cecilia, (@jennaececilia)
Jennae's New Book ('The Sun Will Rise and So Will We): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CJXNCVM
Charity of the Week: Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (https://edch.org.uk/)
2020-08-2033 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 4: Small Talk with Naomi Howell-Steven//Why have many societies begun to place such a high value on emotions and being emotional?Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they chat about why societies have begun to place such a high value on emotions. Which leads to some necessary tangents on gender equality and why empathy counts in this world. Don't forget to follow us on instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)
You can also find Kirsty (@keenkirsty_) and Naomi (@majestic_mayhem) on Instagram to follow along with their lives.
Short Documentary Mentioned: The Best Place To Be A Woman by The Economist (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7...2020-08-1926 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 10: Fancy A Blether?//Why We Need BAME Educators with Arthur Korobov and Lewis BattyKirsty is discussing why having BAME educators is so important with Arthur Korobov and Lewis Batty. As well as discussing the work they have been doing with their old school recently to increase the number of BAME educators they employ, and why they chose to work towards creating this change. Don't forget to check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) and on our website (www.fancyablether.com).
Arthur (@___arthur_) and Lewis' (@lewisbatty_) Instagram Handles
What I'm Engaging With: Choose Love's Facebook (facebook.com/chooselove), Twitter (@chooselove) and Instagram (@chooselove)
Charity Spot of...2020-08-1351 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 4: Small Talk with Naomi Howell-Steven//What Are Some of Your Pavlovian Responses?Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they chat about Pavlovian responses including what that means ,and some they have noticed they and many others around them have. Don't forget tofollow us on instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)
You can also find Kirsty (@keenkirsty_) and Naomi (@majestic_mayhem) on Instagram to follow along with their lives.2020-08-1216 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 9: Fancy A Blether?//The Importance of The Arts with RosieGlow ProductionsJoin Kirsty as she talks to the trio of sisters (Harriet, Victoria and Rohanne) behind RosieGlow Productions all about how important the arts are, and how their event: Revival is helping to revive the arts right now! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website!
Where To Get Your Tickets for Revival: Facebook Event (Revival), Ticket Website (See Tickets)
RosieGlow Productions Socials: Instagram (@rosieglowproductions), Twitter (@RosieGlowProdu1), Facebook (RosieGlow Production), Website (RosieGlow Productions)
Harriet (@madhattercb), Victoria (@vickicb17) and Rohanne's (@rohannecb) Instagrams
Lebanon Resources
P...2020-08-0635 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 3: Small Talk With Naomi Howell-Steven//Things We Do Now That Will Be Primitive In 100 Years.Join Naomi and Kirsty this week as they discuss what elements of the world today will be considered primitive in 100 years. Don't forget to follow our Instagram, and check out our website!
Naomi's Handles: Instagram and Youtube
2020-08-0525 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 8: Fancy A Blether?//Reading, Literature and Book Club AnnouncementJoin Kirsty this week as she discusses reading, books and announces the launch of our brand new Fancy a Blether? book club! New episodes EVERY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and check out our website.
Poem of the Week: 'There Is No Frigate Like a Book' by Emily Dickinson
Charity Spot of the Week: The Children's Literacy Charity
Main Episode Mentions: Huffpost Article, 'Autumn' by Ali Smith, 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' by Muriel Spark, 'The Big Katie Morag Storybook' by Mairi Hedderwick, 'Matilda' b...2020-07-3048 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 2: Small Talk with Naomi Howell-Steven //Eighth Wonder of the WorldJoin Kirsty and Naomi this week as they chat about what they think the eighth wonder of the world should be! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @fancyablether. Head to our website forum to let us know what you think the eighth wonder of the world should be! Check out Naomi's Instagram and Youtube!
Article of what the seven wonders of the world are, definition of a wonder of the world
Some places to go if you want to help save the rainforests: WWF, Green Peace, Mental Floss Article
An...2020-07-2919 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 7: Fancy A Blether?//Moving Your Body To Feel BetterJoin Kirsty this week as she discusses the positive impacts moving your body can have, and how you can find what exercise/sport works for you. New episodes EVERY THURSDAY 6PM GMT. Don't forget to check out our website, and follow us on Instagram: @fancyablether
What I'm Engaging With: British Sign Language Course
Poem of the Week: 'This Body is Mine, This Body is Beautiful' found on Yellow Co, written by Arielle Estoria.
Articles Refrenced: Anschutz Health and Wellness Centre, Breaking Muscle.
What I'm Reading This Week: Breathe Ma...2020-07-2351 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 1: Small Talk with Naomi Howell//EnnegramsJoin Kirsty and Naomi as they have a good old natter about pretty much anything in the world. All in the spirit of some good old fashion small talk. A podcast perfect to listen to on your commute to work, getting ready for a night out or even in your shower! This episode is all about ennegrams so you can get to know them better as this is the first episode of the season! New episodes live every WEDNESDAY at 8AM GMT! Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and Naomi on @majestic_mayhem
To try the E...2020-07-2210 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 6: Fancy A Blether?//The Labryinth That is Adult FriendshipsThis week Kirsty discusses adult friendships, what she has learnt from friendship that went awry in the past. As weel as the importance of being your own friend. New Episodes EVERY THURSDAY at 6PM GMT. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram, and you can check out our brand new website here!
What I've Been Engaging With This Week: The Innocence Project on Netflix. You can check out the Innocence Project London here.
Poem of the Week: You can find the poem of the week on my personal poetry website - Observe Absorb Write
C...2020-07-1749 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 5: Fancy A Blether?//Discussing Bisexuality, How To Combat Biphobia, and How To Be An Ally with Marion Jochmans.This week Kirsty discusses bisexuality, how to combat biphobia and how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ with Marion Jochmans. New episodes EVERY THURSDAY 6PM BST. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram. Please follow, subscribe, share and review the show.
Where to Find Marion
Social Media: @marionjochmans
Blog: Marion Jochmans on Wordpress
Article on Bisexual Awareness Week by Marion
Resources Mentioned
ICE Petition
Poem of the Week: 'Bisexual Visibility' by Trudy Howson
Charity of The Week...2020-07-0959 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 4: Fancy A Blether?//The Best of EdinburghThe best spots in Edinburgh for eating, drinking, exercising and shopping. New episodes every Thursday 6pm BST. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram.
PETITION TO SIGN: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300976
Poem: Auld Reekie
Some of the local businesses mentioned:
@leighelizabethstudio
@honeycombandcocafe
@misskatiecupcake
@hulajuicebar
Book of the Week: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.2020-07-0252 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 3: Fancy A Blether?//Positivity and Mental WellbeingKirsty discusses what she does to remain positive and ways we can all prioritise our mental wellbeing, with a slight focus on recent times. New Episodes every Thursday 6pm BST. Please subscribe, follow and review the show, and don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram.
Poem of the Week: 'Yell Sound' by Jackie Kay
Instagram Video Mentioned: Mary Mandfield's Dear White People
What I've Been Engaging With: 13th, Pose and Disclosure (can all be found on Netflix)
Charity of the Week: Scottish Association for Mental Health, you can lea...2020-06-2544 min
Fancy A Blether?Episode 2: Fancy A Blether?//Anti-Racism and White Privilege with Naomi HowellA candid conversation about Anti-Racism and White Privilege with Naomi Howell. New Episodes every Thursday 6pm BST. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram.
Naomi's handles
Instagram and Tik Tok: @majestic_mayhem
Youtube: Majestic Mayhem
Poet of the week: Natysha
Charity of the week: The Black Curriculum
BBC Iplayer Show mentioned: Black and Scottish
Books Mentioned: No Problem Here: Understanding Racism in Scotland, The End Of Policing by Alex S. Vitale
Some Black-owned bookshops: New Beacon Books, Book Love, Round Table.
2020-06-181h 08
Fancy A Blether?Episode One: Q and A, Learn a Little About Me and The ShowWelcome! This is the first episode of this podcast, so it is really just an introduction to your host (Kirsty Taylor) and the show itself. New Episodes will go live at 6:00pm BST every Thursday.
Stay up to date with the podcast on Instagram @fancyablether
Links mentioned in the show
Poetry Website: https://www.observeabsorbwrite.com/
Poetry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/observeabsorbwrite/2020-06-1829 min
Fancy A Blether?Fancy A Blether?: TeaserFancy A Blether? is a lifestyle podcast that focus on the World's solutions, rather than its problem. Join 23 year old Kirsty Taylor as she tries to navigate her way through this ever-changing world; and maintain her glass half full attitude whilst doing so.
Instagram: @fancyablether
Website: www.fancyablether.com2020-06-1200 min