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Dear Diary

Welcome to Dear Diary, where I read out my teenage diary to my best friend (and the world). Get ready to go on a journey of early 2000s nostalgia, cringeworthy confessions and making my life sound a lot more dramatic than it actually was. A new episode every Monday!
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Episodes

S2E7 - I Can Smell Change (with special guest Alice!)

This week we have special guest Alice on to read from her teenage diary!! And it's creepily similar to Lydia's... 😂 Bring on the crush, the 'will they won't they', the friendship drama, and yes, a LIST! Thank you so much Alice for coming on the pod! You can follow her Advent Murder Mystery here: https://xmasmysteryguestwriter.wordpress.com Follow us on Instagram: @deardiary_pod...

Dec 12, 202251 min

S2E6 - Are Dreams Weird or Wat? (with Producer Megan!)

Today’s special guest is the one you’ve all been waiting for: Producer Megan! She reads to us from her very own diary from when she moved to England, and we learn the term “slightly chav”. In Lydia’s world, she’s now 14… and is starting to have some very interesting dreams 😳 Follow us on Instagram and send us your embarrassing stories! @deardiary_pod

Nov 28, 202245 min

S2E5 - Lived In Bag

This week 12 year old Lydia has written a story - and it's NOT EVEN a Fan Fic (kind of). We also discuss Einstein's Theory of Relativity, SMART goals, AND we come up with a nickname for fans of the pod. Yes, that's you. Listen to find out your new nickname! Follow us on Instagram! @deardiary_pod

Nov 14, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2E4 - The Boys Way

In today's episode, Lydia FINALLY gives in her sponsored skip money, and it's embarrassment free... sort of! AND she goes to her first concert!!! In the present day, Producer Megan is in the background cooking us dinner. Thanks Megan. Follow us on Instagram and send us your childhood stories! @deardiary_pod

Oct 31, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2E3 - Do We Think Rishi’s Cute…?

TW: Politics is discussed in this episode… sort of. We also dive into Lydia's brief movie editing career, Nelly Furtado, Nancy Drew, and LOTR (obviously). Come and see DEAR DIARY THE MUSICAL! Book tickets here: https://www.newstagers.co.uk/next-show Follow us on Instagram: @deardiary_pod

Oct 24, 202248 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2E2 - Fan Fic (with special guest Alessia!)

This week we have a BIG announcement...... DEAR DIARY THE MUSICAL is on 29th & 30th October! Get your tickets here! In Lydia's diary we hear a bit more of her Lord of the Rings "fan fic", plus we learn about the perils of... group work 😳 Follow us on Instagram: @deardiary_pod

Oct 14, 202250 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2E1 - Trusty Audit (with special guest Daniel!)

WE'RE BACK! We're kicking off season 2 with a very special guest: our friend Daniel! We delve deep into 11-year-old Lydia’s brain as we read her own *unique* re-telling of The Lord of the Rings. A new episode every Monday! Follow us on Instagram @deardiary_pod

Oct 03, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 8 - Don't Watch The Hits

We end season 1 by reading Lydia’s poems with a special guest: our friend Jono! Follow us on Instagram: @deardiary_pod

Apr 04, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 - Who Am I?

This week Lydia has a body hair quandary and continues her writing career with an epic poem. Follow us on Instagram: @deardiary_pod

Mar 28, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - The Best Locker in Europe, Africa and Australia

Introducing our first ever guest: Lucy! In this extra-long episode we delve into Lydia’s obsessions with Shia LaBeouf and Lord of the Rings, and she writes her first ever song! Follow us on Instagram: @deardiary_pod

Mar 21, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - A Season, A Reason, Or A Lifetime

Lydia’s started year 7 but didn’t think to write about it. Instead she dissects Delta Goodrem’s lyrics and debates growing out her fringe. Follow us on Instagram: @deardiary_pod

Mar 14, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - Matalan

It's the summer holidays and Lydia learns a life lesson from a Disney movie, plus we get another amazing LIST.

Mar 07, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Good Vibes Only

It’s the year 6 leaving service and life is good… until an ill-placed violin leaves Lydia in a spot of bother. Follow us on Instagram: @deardiary_pod

Feb 28, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - The Iraq Thing

It’s after half-term and the one question on everyone’s mind is, did Jack get Lydia’s valentine’s card?! Follow us on Instagram: @deardiary_pod

Feb 21, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Is He A Goth?

Welcome to Dear Diary! In episode one we meet ten-year-old Lydia and hear about the biggest drama to ever happen in Year 6 - was I in love with a goth?!

Feb 14, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Dear Diary - Season 1 Trailer

Welcome to Dear Diary, where I read out my teenage diary to my best friend (and the world). Get ready to go on a journey of early 2000s nostalgia, cringeworthy confessions and making my life sound a lot more dramatic than it actually was. Episode 1 is out on 14th February!

Feb 09, 20222 min
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