Guilt is something that comes, goes and can hang around for a long time. Mae, Ned and guest host Athena Kugblenu are joined by comedian Dane Baptiste to explore this complex and often irrational emotion. We hear from glamorous pal Bisha K Ali all the way from Los Angeles, and Steve Ali explores the concept of guilty pleasures, with the story of his harrowing journey across the UK border. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by...
Nov 15, 2018•38 min
Whether we're dating, working or just trying to drag ourselves out of bed, confidence is key. Mae, Ned and guest host Daniella Isaacs are joined by comedian Zahra Barri to discuss how elusive confidence can be and how we can achieve it. We hear from Bisha K Ali all the way from Los Angeles, about the confidence needed when starting a new job in a new place, and Steve Ali reveals how confidence helped him elude German police. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Ra...
Nov 08, 2018•42 min
From awkward sex toy discoveries to overbearing advice, Mae, Ned and guest host Kemah Bob are joined by comedian Sindhu Vee to talk about the tricky relationships we have with our parents. We hear from Bisha K Ali all the way from Los Angeles, about coping with her parents being thousands of miles away, and Steve Ali tell us why his mum is an absolute badass. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, pro...
Nov 01, 2018•44 min
Mae and co have been sitting in the GrownUpLand studio all summer waiting for this moment. And it’s finally here. The GrownUpLand lot are back! Here’s Mae giving you a flavour of the new series to come.
Oct 30, 2018•50 sec
What makes music festivals so special for some and so loathsome for others? What's the deal with festival toilets? What is a baby jumping festival?! Join Mae, Ned, Bisha and Steve as they wrap their brilliant heads around all this. This week, Mae's been thinking outside of the box, Bisha's got some fascinating festival facts and Ned's truly in the party spirit (he's brought in pistachio nuts). Broadcaster, journalist and DJ Bobby Friction joins the gang in the studio to relive some ridiculous fe...
Jul 12, 2018•44 min
How do we best deal with our anger? What forms can it take? Is 'hanger' an actual thing? Join Mae, Ned, Steve and special guest Alison Spittle (sitting in for Bisha) as they wrap their cool, calm heads around all this. This week, Mae hits a pillow with a baseball bat, Alison investigates why anger is the most tweeted emotion and Ned's been getting to grips with wrestling. As always, Steve Ali puts everything into perspective with tales of the Calais Jungle refugee camp. Co-created by Deborah Fra...
Jul 05, 2018•36 min
How, and why, does masculinity turn toxic? What does it actually mean to be a man? What's the deal with big bushy beards? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve as they wrap their interesting heads around all this. This week, Mae tries to define toxic masculinity, Bisha investigates where cliché machismo intersects with mental health and Ned's been thinking about sex robots. Journalist and man Mic Wright joins the gang in the studio and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective. Co-created by Deborah F...
Jun 28, 2018•40 min
Does sex warrant the feeling of shame we often attach to it? How does society influence the way we think about sex? Will the phrase 'bumping uglies' ever catch on? (Hope not). Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve as they wrap their sexy heads around all this. This week, Mae has an impossible 'would you rather' scenario, Bisha investigates sex myths and Ned's been thinking about sex robots. Vlogger and author Hannah Witton joins the gang in the studio and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective. Co-...
Jun 21, 2018•38 min
How does fear shape our everyday lives? When does a worry become a fear? Are the Scream films worth the hype? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve as they wrap their lovely heads around all this. This week, Mae spooks everyone with the sound of cicadas, Bisha looks at fear as an emotional algorithm and Ned's been worrying about his life choices (as usual). Columnist and campaigner Scarlett Curtis joins the gang in the studio and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective.
Jun 14, 2018•34 min
What can travelling bring to our lives? How do we remain respectful of cultural differences while aware of inequalities? Is a hot air balloon the best method of transport ever invented? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve as they wrap their small heads around it all. This week, Mae reveals how she found herself in Nepal, Bisha investigates why taking your laptop on holiday is a no no and Ned's been on a jolly to that classic tourist destination, Armenia. The cheekiest man in Britain Adam Hess joins t...
Jun 07, 2018•38 min
What kind of action can effect change? How can we do our bit? Is it okay to help people so we look good on Instagram? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve as they try to wrap their heads around all this. This week, Mae has a bone to pick with Bob Dylan, Bisha's been looking at women who've changed the world and Ned's started a blog and wants you all to know. GrownUpLand's very own Steve Ali is in the studio to discuss his experience of being both a refugee and an activist. Co-created by Deborah France...
May 31, 2018•40 min
What does it mean to be happy? What are the most reliable sources of joy? Is the world a sadder place these days? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will have a pop at working it all out. This week, Mae reveals her happiest memory (it involves a doughnut), Bisha investigates whether social media is making us feel worse and Ned tidies his room to find joy. Comedian and host of the Guilty Feminist podcast (and co-creator of GrownUpLand) Deborah Frances-White is in the studio to discuss morning coa...
May 24, 2018•40 min
What is the future of food? How do we navigate modern wellness culture? When is it ethical to eat someone else's leftovers? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to figure it all out. This week, Mae discusses her hatred of activated charcoal, Bisha investigates artificial meat and Ned tries being vegan for a week. Great British Bake Off legend Tom Gilliford gives us the inside track on his time in the famous tent and helps solve your food related dilemmas, and Steve Ali puts everything int...
May 17, 2018•34 min
When is it ethical to lie to someone? How can we tell when someone is deceiving us? What are the most common lies we tell ourselves? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to figure it all out. This week, Mae wonders how to beat a lie detector test, Bisha investigates why children are such good liars and Ned has his mind read. Professional mentalist Philip Escoffey blows the gang's minds with his magical powers/mind reading ability/incredible magic tricks (you decide which) and Steve Ali sp...
May 10, 2018•36 min
Life is more stressful than ever, so how do people unwind these days? What makes for a great night out? Is raw cabbage the best way to treat a hangover? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to figure it all out. This week, Mae wonders if millennials are the most sensible generation ever, Bisha investigates the most popular ways to party hard and Ned has a hangover. Comedian, actor, writer and DJ Felicity Ward tries to help solve your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective...
May 03, 2018•37 min
Will robots rule the earth? Is virtual reality better than actual reality? Is time an illusion?! Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to solve these classic quandaries. This week, Mae doesn't want immortality, Bisha reveals that she is in fact a robot (as suspected) and Ned tries his pixelated hand at VR gaming. Time transcending comedian Bec Hill tries to solve your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts our listener's failed hover-board dreams into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White ...
Apr 26, 2018•32 min
What qualities should we be looking for in a role model? How do we square someone’s admirable qualities with their flaws? Can it be humanly possible for Dave Grohl to be as nice as he seems? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to figure it all out. This week, Mae reveals why she spent hours in the rain waiting for Eddie Izzard, Bisha investigates the role of luck in success and Ned meets his very own role model (albeit over Skype). One of the brains behind (very cool) music platform Boil...
Apr 19, 2018•35 min
Are we facing a loneliness epidemic? Is loneliness the same as being alone? Is social media making us feel less social? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to figure it all out. This week, Mae wonders if you can be lonely in a crowded room, Bisha investigates the impact of loneliness on our health and Ned tries yoga and becomes at one with the universe - and his hamstrings. Comedian, writer and actor Rose Matafeo tries to help solve your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspe...
Apr 12, 2018•33 min
How are dating apps changing our love lives? Is single life underrated? Which GIF is the best/worst conversation starter? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to answer these highly complex questions. This week, the gang reveal some of their dodgiest dating stories. Comedian, actor, radio & TV presenter Johnny Cochrane tries to help solve your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective with tales of the Calais Jungle dating scene. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneit...
Apr 05, 2018•34 min
Can money buy happiness? Should we save it, spend it or just try not to think about it? How much does Ned spend on kebabs? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to answer these highly complex questions. This week, money makes Mae feel sick, Bisha investigates the jobs of the future and Ned tries to stick to a budget. Comedian, actress and writer Cariad Lloyd joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali will be here to put everything into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for...
Mar 29, 2018•33 min
What makes for a bearable housemate? Is a houseboat the solution to all of our problems? How many bananas in a fruit bowl is passive aggressive? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to untangle these highly complex problems. This week, Mae describes her x-rated teenage bedroom decor, Bisha investigates what makes for a z-list housemate and Ned starts a new life on the river Thames. Comedian Kemah Bob joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali will be here to put everything into perspect...
Mar 22, 2018•31 min
What’s considered good manners these days? How should we behave online? Is it ever appropriate to eat an apple in a sauna? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to untangle these highly complex problems. This week, Mae reveals her manners bugbears, Bisha gives tips on how to not get poisoned and Ned’s been talking to a Lady. Comedian Jess Fostekew joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and ...
Mar 15, 2018•31 min
How do we keep on track with our hopes and dreams? How do we find true career fulfilment? Can saying the words 'creamy goodness' pay the bills? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to untangle these highly complex problems. This week, Mae contemplates her alternative career as a farmer, Bisha looks at the world's most hated jobs and Ned finds out how hard it is to be a junior doctor. Comedian Ed Night joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali will be here to put everything into perspec...
Mar 08, 2018•33 min
How many tattoos are too many? Will they still look good when you're 78? Is tattooing someone at a drunken dinner party a good idea? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to untangle these highly complex problems. This week, Mae confesses her biggest tattoo regrets, Bisha's been digging up a 500 year old mummy called Otzi and Ned gets a piercing - and it really suits him. Rapper and poet Roxanne joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali will be here to put everything into perspective. C...
Mar 01, 2018•29 min
What does it really take to be a grown up? How will you know when you are one? Comedians Mae Martin, Bisha K Ali and Ned Sedgwick consider the adult world with the help of Steve Ali and special guests. Anger, dating, cleaning, ambition – every week the panel look at a life issue they should really be on top of by now. They see what they can learn from each other - and maybe even that land where all the adults live, BBC Radio 4. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC...
Feb 22, 2018•3 min
