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Been There Done That Got The Podcast

English, News media, 1 season, 98 episodes, 2 days, 19 hours, 13 minutes
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Are you past the point of giving a toss about what people think? Then my friends, you are officially one of us! Join neighbours & mates, tall stylist Kat Farmer & short journalist Marianne Jones, as they wang on about misbehaving hormones, tucking their boobs into their waistband & why teachers suddenly look about 12. All while attempting to walk in mid-heels over the banana skins of life. Tune into Been There, Done That, Got the Podcast…every Thursday…@gotthepodcast Artwork Photography by Mark Harrison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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Mantras: good, bad and downright cringe

This week Kat and Marianne share your favourite and mortifying 'inspirations' to help you live, laugh and love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/5/202425 minutes, 2 seconds
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Older men we fancy, sexism on The Apprentice - and is your work wardrobe outdated?

This week Kat and Marianne ask whether 'sexy' and 'workwear' go together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/1/202453 minutes
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Sad songs and films carefully chosen by you, and idiotically destroyed by us

This week Kat and Maz cry laughing after a serious subject descends into farce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/29/202427 minutes
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Birthday capers, midlife drinking habits and the best star sign

This week Kat and Maz debate the growing popularity of dry bars for the 'sober curious'. It didn't last long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/25/202459 minutes, 3 seconds
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What we panic about at 3am, what we'd change as Prime Minister and .... where's Ginny? You asked, we answered!

It's Question Time! This week you ask Kat and Marianne anything you like - and a year-long mystery is finally answered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/22/202427 minutes, 39 seconds
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Kat's 10-hour crying session, our dislike of 'dopamine dressing' and huge holiday envy - strap in...

This week Kat & Maz discuss why we're all meant to cry more often, whether bright colours chase away the January blues and someone's upcoming birthday party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/18/202447 minutes, 38 seconds
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The cost of divorce: January is peak divorce month but could it be made easier, cheaper and less heartbreaking?

Kat and Marianne share your stories of splitting up and how to move on for 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/15/202431 minutes, 52 seconds
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The dirty truth about how often we wash our towels (yeast alert!), how to recover from burnout and Kat's new 'sporting' hobby...

This week Kat and Marianne go high/low with their culture choices (from Oscar-winning films to, er, the darts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/11/202456 minutes, 6 seconds
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Sales horrors revealed. From non-matching shoes to 'hammer time' trousers - you share the worst purchases ever made in the name of a bargain.

But it was half price! Kat and Maz unveil your not-so money saving sales buys. Keep the receipt... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/8/202428 minutes, 13 seconds
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New Year Diets - do you admit to being on one or are we only 'allowed' to love ourselves as we are? Discuss!

The big diet debate, the darts (Kat's got an outfit lined up) and are you already bored of your winter wardrobe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/4/202447 minutes, 51 seconds
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Pre-Christmas fashion panic (step away from the silver trousers), the knickers under tights rules and why we've turned into a nation of snackers.

Christmas style no-no's, the end of three meals a day and Kat and Marianne's top sales tips... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/202346 minutes, 13 seconds
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The highs, the lows and the products that got Kat and Marianne through 2023.

Dramas, mayhem and new lives - Kat and Marianne mull over the ups and downs of their year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/18/202330 minutes, 8 seconds
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Nigella's controversial Christmas decision, comfy party shoes and why we're both wearing mini dresses.

Why Christmas cake is over, Kat and Marianne's favourite party outfits and the M&S cocktail we can't quaff enough of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/7/202352 minutes, 33 seconds
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Passive aggression, holding a grudge and brutal honesty - you share your dark side.

Toxic traits and where to find them. Kat and Marianne reveal your sarcasm, rage and terrible body language… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/202325 minutes, 21 seconds
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As a snobbish socialite reveals 2023's Common List, Kat and Marianne reveal the naff things they'd put on their list

How common! From sourdough bread to Aperol Spritz, we reveal what's seen as 'common' this year... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/202349 minutes, 30 seconds
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What you miss from the 70s and 80s, from Angel Delight to Spangles to Knight Rider, we take a hilarious trip down Memory Lane

Taping Top of the Pops and bouncing around on a Space Hopper, this week Kat and Marianne ask you to share your nostalgic childhood moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/202333 minutes, 13 seconds
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The latest middle-class must-have, Claudia Winkleman’s fashion complaint and the cheap coats that look a million dollars.

This week Kat and Marianne discuss winter getaways, fashion comebacks and the posh kitchen rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/202346 minutes, 52 seconds
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What would you banish to Room 101? From middle-aged men in lycra to children's choirs, the list is quite long...

This week Kat and Marianne reveal the things you'd like to permanently banish - gilet-wearers beware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/20/202329 minutes, 17 seconds
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Binge-drinking British women, new Christmas clothing traditions and Maz's medical drama - it's all happening!

This week Kat and Marianne ask why British women top the global binge-drinking charts, debate Christmas fashion and weigh up the literary works of Jilly Cooper... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/202354 minutes, 34 seconds
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Random acts of kindness that have made your day - from handing a homeless man your gloves to leaving shopping on a grieving neighbour's doorstep. You lovely, lovely people!

This week Kat & Marianne get choked up at the kindness of strangers - including a listener who helped Kat out of a fashion pickle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/13/202321 minutes, 52 seconds
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A newly single Christmas, why men don't fancy funny women and the problem with partywear...

This week Kat and Marianne discuss the C-word (Christmas!), instant coffee snobbery and why humour isn't high on men's must-have list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/9/202344 minutes, 56 seconds
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Discounted wine, fresh sheets and mayonnaise 'nipple' - you share the little things that bring you major joy...

This week Kat and Marianne are moved to tears by your hilarious and touching moments of joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/6/202324 minutes, 46 seconds
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Secretly separating celebrity couples, the perfect winter outfit and warring WAGs - it's a cracker!

This week Kat and Marianne discuss the rise of the stealth splitters, why the weather is always wrong for the outfit and the best new winter coats (and cocktails). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/2/202350 minutes, 29 seconds
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Single at 50 - what I've learned. It's been a year since Kat left her marriage. Here she talks about freedom, judgement and why the negative narrative needs to change.

This week Kat and Marianne talk divorce and why it's still seen as a 'failure' for women. Prepare for swearing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/30/202325 minutes, 16 seconds
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Bedbugs and the big 'indoor/outdoor' clothes debate, our unusual dinnertime habits and Kardashian confusion.

This week Kat and Marianne discuss the strange way Kat gets to sleep, whether it's rude to ask guests to take off their shoes and a divisive trouser trend... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/26/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Weird phobias, from baked beans to bananas (don't offer one to Kat), we discuss the oddest fears that make your hair stand on end.

This week Kat and Marianne reveal your strangest phobias - don't touch that button and step away from the hairy floor (with apologies in advance to a certain famous comedy duo). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/23/202322 minutes, 29 seconds
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Pamela Anderson and the no makeup movement, the big denier debate and Kat's disgusting cocktail confession.

This week Kat and Marianne analyse the hoo-ha over going bare-faced in midlife, the pros and cons of the new sheer trend and Pamela Anderson's favourite beauty brand... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/19/202353 minutes, 16 seconds
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Girls’ nights out gone wrong, with literal toilet and humour & plenty of falling over. It’s neither big nor clever!

This week Kat and Marianne share the most embarrassing girls’ nights out stories we’ve ever heard - you’ll never visit a ladies loo again… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/16/202318 minutes, 40 seconds
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Are dinner parties dead, who is embracing Sober October and guess who's off on holiday AGAIN?!

This week Kat and Marianne discuss the new rules of eating out, what we think of celebrity shapewear and why midlifers are the worst drinkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/12/202352 minutes, 16 seconds
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Sex with no-strings attached - which celebrity would you be forgiven for sleeping with? We ask, and you provide a brilliant Top Ten.

This week Kat and Marianne reveal the stars on your 'hall pass' list (what's Keith Richards doing on there?).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/9/202324 minutes, 6 seconds
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The new rules of phone calls, Kat's mini-break gaffe and embarrassing winter headgear.

This week Kat and Marianne debate the do's and don'ts of voicemail, discover Kat's lack of green fingers and discuss our autumn TV picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/5/202345 minutes, 37 seconds
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From your ex's face to words gone wrong, your disastrous tattoo tales are all kinds of hilarious.

This week Kat and Marianne share your stories of mad, fad and very bad tattoos. Step away from the ink pen... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/2/202319 minutes, 21 seconds
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Christmas as a new singleton, cowboy boots and the etiquette of returning clothes you've worn.

This week Kat and Marianne discuss their new lifestage Christmas Day plans, discuss the morals of returning clothes and argue over their different footwear tastes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/28/202353 minutes, 8 seconds
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Runaway, eaten and put in the dishwasher - your hamster tales will haunt our dreams

This week Kat and Marianne asked for your cutest Hammy Hamster stories - what we got should carry a trigger warning... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/25/202318 minutes, 57 seconds
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Kat reveals her new tat, the new rules of ironing and our top autumn fashion buys.

This week Kat and Marianne discuss the meaning of Kat's midlife tattoo, the pleasure of pleather and the joys (and pain) of a new fashion season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/21/202339 minutes, 29 seconds
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Divorce - and what not to say to someone going through it. You ask Kat the questions and, oh boy, does she answer them!

This week Kat and Marianne talk about how breaking up isn't always hard to do - but the pity, judgement and negativity surrounding it can be... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/18/202322 minutes, 20 seconds
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Being judged when you're the 'woman who leaves', waving off the kids to uni and the return of a controversial shoe.

Why are women criticised when they move out of the family home after a split? Kat and Marianne discuss judgement, Mercury retrograde and flares. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/14/202336 minutes, 39 seconds
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Back to school pics, BMW drivers and bad supermarket behaviour – you share the small annoyances that massively get on your wick.

What grinds your gears to the point of madness? Kat and Marianne voice your major and minor irritations... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/11/202322 minutes, 17 seconds
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Moving on, moving out and midlife dating – we’ve got a lot of life changes to catch up on people...

This week Kat and Marianne suddenly find themselves at very different lifestages – it’s been one heck of a summer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/7/202356 minutes, 1 second
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Ice cubes in the tumble dryer, panty liners in shoes and sponge in the freezer – you share your best and silliest life hacks

This week Kat and Marianne try to keep a straight face while reading out our listeners weird and wonderful time savers... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/31/202329 minutes, 28 seconds
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What the fash-pack pack for holidays, embarrassing waxing and a strapless bra fiasco

This week Kat and Marianne pack in enough chat to last all summer – and manage to include some actual useful holiday tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/27/202354 minutes, 10 seconds
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Weighing in to a ‘skinny’ debate, our take on HRT and what we think about judging women’s age...

This week Kat and Marianne answer your questions on everything from household chores to a natural ageing hashtag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/24/202323 minutes, 54 seconds
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Barbie hype, sexy dreams involving celebrities and what to pack for a heatwave holiday.

This week Kate and Marianne are in a pink sweat over the Barbie movie, recounting their strange sexual celebrity dreams and dressing for a heatwave. It’s a scorcher... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/20/202356 minutes, 18 seconds
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Our favourite outfit, the best and worst thing about turning 50 and more knickers chat...you ask, we answer!

This week Kat and Marianne answer the burning questions you want to know (or maybe wish you'd never asked)... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/17/202323 minutes, 59 seconds
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Passport panic, the strangest things we pack for holiday - and the unwelcome return of very short shorts...

This week Kat and Marianne are seeing red at passport rules, unpacking bizarre British travel habits and puzzling over white vests on holidaymaking men... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/13/202343 minutes, 34 seconds
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False vomiting bugs, ‘dead’ grandmas and pretending the airport has a prison for naughty children – you share the white lies that somehow escaped from your mouth...

This week Kat and Marianne ask listeners to confess the times they’ve been economical with the truth. You didn’t disappoint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/10/202320 minutes, 17 seconds
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Kat’s sudden new boobs, sex in your 50s and the best holiday reads.

This week Kat and Marianne create a storm in a D cup with their cleavage chat and debate why seeing midlife women enjoying sex on TV is still ‘taboo’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/6/202351 minutes, 20 seconds
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Holidays from Hell: sex toys in the suitcase, your boss having an affair in the hotel room next door and being dumped in Rome.

This week Kat and Marianne ask listeners to share their hell-idays. We’re now tempted to stay at home... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/3/202321 minutes, 3 seconds
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Friends you grow out of, how often you should wash your bra and sexy tennis players, from your favourite mixed double act.

This week Kat and Marianne are pondering whether friendship improves with age, the new laundry rules and which tennis player we fancy. New balls please. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/29/202348 minutes, 56 seconds
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Wedding Woes: first dance disasters, the wrong husband and unwise dresses...

This week Kat and Marianne invite you to say ‘I don’t’ with tales of weddings that didn’t go quite to plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/26/202323 minutes, 12 seconds
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Paid period leave, Queen Camilla’s controversial trousers and more savoury snacks…

This week Kat & Marianne debate the hoo-ha of menstrual sick leave, the fashion fuss over Camilla’s interesting jumpsuit and the merits of vegetable crisps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/22/202357 minutes, 52 seconds
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Your guilty crushes - revealed! What in the name of Mick Hucknall is this?

This week Kat and Marianne ask listeners to confess the celebrities they fancy, but really shouldn’t. You didn’t let us down... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/19/202324 minutes, 8 seconds
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Sex and the City, co-star feuds – and the return of the worst haircut ever invented..

This week Kat and Marianne discuss 25 years of Sex and the City, the shock return of Samantha Jones and our worst ever hairstyles... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/15/202349 minutes, 35 seconds
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Press delete! You share the toe-curling emails, WhatsApps and texts you wish you’d never sent.

This week Kat and Marianne put the pod in your hands and ask what’s the worst message you’ve ever sent (or received) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/12/202320 minutes, 2 seconds
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Being honest about Botox, wading into the ‘headphones at work’ controversy and debating summer’s hottest skirt.

This week Kat and Marianne discuss rude work colleagues, Botox and smear tests (not at the same time) and the new skirt length. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/8/202351 minutes, 45 seconds
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Touching up Mel Gibson’s bodyguard, injuring Jude Law’s child and mistaking Dustin Hoffmann for a waiter - we share your most embarrassing celebrity encounters.

This week Kat & Marianne reveal your cringiest brushes with celebrity - hold the front page! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/5/202321 minutes, 5 seconds
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Chewing the fat over the controversial weight loss drug, our least favourite jeans and spa treatments we love and hate…

This week Kat and Marianne weigh in over the new obesity drug, debate best and worst beauty treatments - and rejoice the return of a guilty pleasure TV hit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/1/202356 minutes, 35 seconds
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Gird your loins, people! It’s our mini-pod, where we ask, you answer – and sometimes the other way round.

This week Kat and Marianne ask you to reveal your worst ever dating disasters – and we’re not sure we will ever sleep again after hearing them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/29/202321 minutes, 37 seconds
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Flirting with younger men, our worst ‘computer says no’ moments and whether shorts are acceptable after a certain age.

This week Kat and Marianne are whingeing about annoying opening hours, debating if it’s pervy to flirt with the young fellas and revealing their knees to the nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/25/202356 minutes, 38 seconds
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It’s You’ve got the Podcast -  Question Time - you ask and we answer!

It’s our snack-size You’ve Got the Podcast, where we ask – and you answer. This week: what’s the worst fashion mistake you’ve ever made? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/22/202323 minutes, 52 seconds
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Gossip from the BAFTAS, celebrities who look better as they get older and yet more dodgy headgear from Kat...

This week Kat and Marianne enjoy BAFTA gossip, debate fashion ‘fleggings’ and endure the stress that is kids plus exams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/18/202352 minutes, 52 seconds
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It’s You’ve got the Podcast -  Question Time - where you ask and we answer!

For our mini Monday pod this week, Kat and Marianne answer the questions you want to know - including the revealing of an embarrassing middle name… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/15/202323 minutes, 29 seconds
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Stealing from hotel rooms, are pyjamas acceptable flight fashion - and Kat’s ‘twiglet toe’ confession…

This week Kat & Marianne debate the rights & wrongs of nicking the hotel dressing gown, how casual you should go on a flight - and reveal our favourite summer scents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/11/202351 minutes, 10 seconds
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Introducing Been There Done That, You’ve Got the Podcast! Our new extra mini episode, where we ask, you answer – and sometimes vice versa!

This week Kat and Marianne share your lowest ever parenting moments. And chip in a few of our own. The shame... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/8/202322 minutes, 3 seconds
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When you’re taller than your male other half, regret purchases we’ve made (Kat’s daft Ibiza waistcoat) and a sudden obsession with Naked Attraction. Be warned, it’s not pretty...

 This week Kat and Marianne discuss the fuss over the height difference of a certain celebrity couple, impulse buys we regret and naked bits we very much wish we could unsee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/4/202355 minutes, 38 seconds
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Cowboy hats, Coronation chat and can you really stay friends with your ex? It's all cracking off this week...

This week Kat and Marianne get hysterical over one of them going too far with her holiday fashion makeover (clue: it's not Maz). Plus King Charles' big Coronation day - riveting or a right royal bore?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/27/202343 minutes, 28 seconds
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The new woo-woo word getting right on our wick, picking holes in this summer’s biggest fashion trend - and introducing Kat to Soft Mick…

This week Kat & Marianne are manifesting our least favourite word, discussing more unsexy men’s clothing items - and getting into a right state over Northern sayings… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/20/202359 minutes, 10 seconds
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Interior buys we regret, unsexy clothes worn by men of a certain age - and why we've been washing our clothes all wrong.

This week Kat and Marianne debate the rights and wrongs of crushed velvet curtains, overly-pierced ears and skinny jeans on older men. It's pants! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/13/202358 minutes, 38 seconds
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Kat’s most embarrassing wardrobe malfunction EVER, Marianne’s mug fury – and the chocolate we miss from our youth (bar of Milk Tray, anyone?)

This week Kat and Maz discuss strange hot cross buns, the wedding Kat will never forget (where Leo Sayer makes a shock appearance) and yet another Abba-themed night out. Mamma Mia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/6/202355 minutes, 27 seconds
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Wading into the latest celebrity diet controversy, vaginal steaming, and squabbling on how to pronounce 'almond' - it's nuts!

This week Kat and Marianne are chewing the fat about Gwyneth's daily menu, puzzling over the phrase 'almond mum' and celebrating the return of our favourite TV show... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/30/202342 minutes, 43 seconds
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Favourite bands from our teens, shocking customer service and the banning of 'sharenting' - it's all kicking off!

This week Kat and Marianne share their least enjoyable high street store experiences, reminisce about their teen boy band crushes (Wet Wet What?) and Kat reveals her secret past...  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/23/202356 minutes, 48 seconds
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Baby boomers and casual sex, bad train behaviour and Mother’s Day trigger warnings – and that’s just for starters.

This week Kat and Marianne mull over whether we’ve reached our prime like Oscar-winning Michelle Yeoh, the link between baby boomers and casual sex – and why trainers have suddenly been given a heel... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/16/202356 minutes, 20 seconds
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Gen Z slang, mid-life tattoos and too many bras. We’ve really ‘hit different’ this week…

This week Kat and Marianne discuss the phrases Gen X are using to connect with the youngsters, why Marianne is clinging onto her 31 bras - and what Kat’s new midlife crisis tattoo should be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/9/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 54 seconds
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Tweakments, the point of tribute bands and why are we supposed to reinvent ourselves at our “middle-age”?

This week Kat and Marianne discuss midlife maths, why jacuzzis are all kinds of wrong and whether injectables are any different to hair dye and teeth straightening...  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/2/20231 hour, 1 minute, 36 seconds
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Mortifying WhatsApp chats, are you an outcast if you wear a floral midi and do French women really look better than us Brits?

This week Kat and Marianne get worked up over WhatsApp, are puzzled by the ditzy floral dress ban and say non merci at being pitted against our chic French sisters.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/23/202352 minutes, 16 seconds
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Age, beauty and the 'too-far-face' is the heated debate of the week. Plus, different book tastes and why we're praying for Phil Collins weather. It's all cracking off!

This week Kat and Marianne disagree on whether looking good 'for your age' is a compliment, disagree (as usual) on what makes a good read, and whinge about our winter wardrobes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/16/202346 minutes, 35 seconds
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Embarrassing ‘down there’ hair confessions, why Valentine’s Day leaves us cold and unpopular opinions about a hit crime drama…

This week Kat & Marianne debate intimate waxing (warning: you will never feel the same about Leo Sayer), rip into Valentine’s Day and disagree on bras. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/9/202354 minutes, 29 seconds
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Sexy trousers, why it takes a lot of make-up to look natural and why is everyone so triggered?

This week Kat and Marianne are taking offence at everyone being offended, counting the number of products it takes to look understated - and getting in a sweat over active wear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/2/202354 minutes, 1 second
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Does her bum look 50?, finding the one at an orgy party, clothes we’re not supposed to wear and getting the ick…

A slightly longer pod this week as Kat and Marianne raise a glass to Kat’s big 5-0, debate the pros and cons of banning cake from the workplace and celebrate wearing what the heck they like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/26/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 32 seconds
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The new porn that’s getting women hot under the collar, Kat’s midlife crisis of an outfit and why Gen Z are laughing at our emojis

This week Kat and Marianne get into a lather over audio porn, wonder if their emojis are sending the wrong message and raise an eyebrow over Kat’s squeaky new leggings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/19/202343 minutes, 56 seconds
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Are diets dead? Would you buy a sex toy from the high street? Should kids be made to study maths?

This week Kat and Marianne are dying of embarrassment at the thought of buying a vibrator from Boots, reminiscing about diets of the past and debating why The Apprentice contestants still dress like they’re in the 80s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/12/202346 minutes, 50 seconds
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We're suffering from Post Traumatic January Disorder, discussing no alcohol (can we do damp instead of dry?), taking the decorations down early and whether crisps count as one of your five-a-day.

This week Kat and Marianne compromise with damp rather than dry January, discuss having birthdays in the worst months of the year and moan about 'suddenly summer' fashion... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/5/202338 minutes, 17 seconds
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Terrible TV recommendations, going out vs staying in on the last night of the year and half-hearted New Year resolutions. Happy Twixmas!

It's Twixmas! This week Kat and Marianne reveal their half-hearted New Year's resolutions, relive the best and worst parties of their lives and announce their inspirational words of 2023 (all of them George Michael related). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/29/202254 minutes, 26 seconds
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Hangovers from hell, munching on motorway service station food and festive songs we love (bring on the Shakin' Stevens!). Merry Christmas everyone...

This week Kat and Marianne are regretting the night before, belting out (badly) the Christmas songs we love and debating the pros and cons of balaclavas and pork scratchings. Preferably not together.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/22/202234 minutes, 5 seconds
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Christmas films we love and hate (Does Die Hard count?), sudden cold snap fashion and what to buy for hard-to-please kids.

This week Kat and Marianne list the festive films we love, hate, and pretend to have seen. Plus, why dressing for a big freeze gets right on our mitts, and the Christmas shopping mantra Kat swears by… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/15/202253 minutes, 27 seconds
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Are Christmas cards pointless? Which weird ‘other half’ habits drive you insane? And is it acceptable to go to the Panto without kids?! So many festive questions…

This week Kat and Marianne disagree on the sending of Christmas cards, debate the pros & cons of giving ‘experiences’ as gifts and ask if it’s OK to go to the Panto without kids (oh no it isn’t/oh yes it is?)… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/8/202254 minutes, 25 seconds
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Family food fights, our favourite festive perfumes and why swearing is officially good for you…Holy #%*!

This week Kat and Marianne debate whether having Christmas dinner in the pub is ever a good idea, reveal their top festive fragrances - and get all potty-mouthed (well, Kat does) over a new report on swearing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/1/202247 minutes, 30 seconds
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Rude dinner party guests, the best beauty advent calendars and why astrology is big again…

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones dine out on the correct dinner party etiquette, weigh up the contents of our beauty advent calendars & disagree over astrology (Aquarian vs Leo - who gets your vote?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/24/202256 minutes, 59 seconds
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The festive food we hate, the drink trend we’re knocking back - and getting a tad overexcited about an evening with Abba. Mamma Mia!

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones are in a pickle over the new food trends, have gone early on their favourite Christmas tipple and are cracking open the sequins for a big Abba night out. Having the time of their lives! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/17/202244 minutes, 54 seconds
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Going too soon on the Christmas tree, the TV binges that are keeping us going and Kat’s party dressing secret…

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones disagree about when to put up the stuff Christmas tree, round up the TV programmes keeping them stuck to the sofa & debate whether party outfits have had their day… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/10/202252 minutes, 37 seconds
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The truth about burnout, whether having your colours ‘done’ is nonsense, and our unofficial midlife lust list…

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones discuss the truth about burnout, debate why fashion editors are yet again telling us to avoid wearing black, and reveal their secret midlife lust list. Gird your loins, people… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/3/202246 minutes, 57 seconds
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Forgotten passwords, fashion imposter syndrome & flights full of screaming kids. Oh, the joy!

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones get in a fury over forgotten passwords, celebrate being too old for ‘fashion imposter syndrome’ and ask whether you’d pay extra to fly child-free… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/27/202242 minutes, 48 seconds
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Make-up mishaps, Kat’s empty sock drawer & feelgood sayings we hate…

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones debate the downsides of leaving the house bare-faced, why Live, Laugh, Love mantras should be banned and Kat’s strange relationship with socks… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/20/202243 minutes, 34 seconds
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Kat’s controversial new knickers, our favourite showbiz moments from the past - and should politicians ever wear trainers?

This week mates & neighbours Kat Farmer & Marianne Jones are chatting new knickers, reminiscing about favourite showbiz moments and debating whether politicians should ever wear trainers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/13/202238 minutes, 19 seconds
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Menopause merriment, hello to air fryers & shops we wish were still here…

This week mates & neighbours Kat Farmer & Marianne Jones are in a sweat about the menopause, debating air fryers and getting misty-eyed over high-street shops we miss… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/6/202239 minutes, 28 seconds
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Turkey neck, Christmas crisps in September & hairdresser chat…

This week friends & neighbours, influencer Kat Farmer and editor Marianne Jones are chewing over Christmas crisps in September, inappropriate hairdresser chat & the trials of a turkey neck… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/29/202231 minutes, 10 seconds
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Reverse SAD disorder, wild water swimming & Mercury in Retrograde - the world’s gone mad!

Join Kat & Marianne as they wang on from their shed about news, views and sometimes (quite a lot actually), shoes… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/22/202225 minutes, 30 seconds
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Are you past the point of giving a toss about what people think?Then my friends, you are officially one of us! Join neighbours & mates, tall stylist Kat Farmer & short journalist Marianne Jones, as they wang on about misbehaving hormones, tucking their boobs into their waistband & why teachers suddenly look about 12. All while attempting to walk in mid-heels over the banana skins of life. Tune into Been There, Done That, Got the Podcast…every Thursday…@gotthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/20/202239 seconds