Tessa explains how to host a dinner party because Stevie has never thrown one, due to crippling insecurity. Admittedly, all of Tessa’s have been disastrous but it’s useful to learn from her mistakes and, apparently, buy a lot of lemons. Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Oct 08, 2019•33 min•Ep. 64
Stevie and Tessa find out how bad fast fashion actually is, and what they can do to help combat the problem, from Lauren Bravo, author of the upcoming book How To Break Up With Fast Fashion . It’s an important listen and let’s just say they didn’t not have to eat brownies throughout, just to keep morale up. Lauren's book, How To Break Up With Fast Fashion, is published in January 2020. Pre-order it here . Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingl...
Oct 01, 2019•37 min•Ep. 63
Being supportive isn’t as easy as it looks. Tessa sometimes gives too much tough love. Stevie presumes everyone has better friends and doesn’t need her support. This week they both explore various ways you can help your pals without barking at them like a sports coach. Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acas...
Sep 24, 2019•35 min•Ep. 62
Keep freaking out because of the news? Stevie and Tessa look at ways to get through the day when everything appears to be on fire. And everyone is making memes about the fire on Twitter. Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 17, 2019•34 min•Ep. 61
Stevie and Tessa are BACK and breaking unhealthy habits. Tessa can’t stop going to Five Guys when it’s raining (yes, it counts as a habit) and Stevie is addicted to Googling weird stuff at 4am. They get tips from experts who sound made up and Tessa gives Stevie the greatest birthday present of her life. Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.aca...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 60
STEVIE AND TESSA ARE BACK SO NOBODY PANIC. New season starts Tuesday 10th September (with tickets still left for the live recording on Sunday 8th at Kings Place). As Tessa would say: “toot toot”. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 05, 2019•1 min
To see you through the summer, Tessa talks to author Caroline O'Donoghue about how to write that novel you know you've got inside you. If it helps, please dedicate your first novel to us. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 59
In our final episode of iZettle Careers Week we met the completely incredible boys behind Gandy’s. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2019•47 min•Ep. 58
How do you actually take the leap from "this is a fun idea" to "I'm my own boss now"? Stevie and Tessa interview Over Under Coffee founder Ed Barry who has some great tips on making sure you're not just your own boss, but you're good at it. Brought to you by our sponsors iZettle as part of Nobody Panic Careers Week Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 20, 2019•37 min•Ep. 57
Episode two of the four part i Zettle careers week special is everything Work/Life balance with the brilliant and inspiring youjuice founder Anita Drozd. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2019•34 min•Ep. 56
Want to go freelance? Set up your own business? Make your side hustle your main hustle? Stevie and Tessa are doing four bonus episodes all this week chock-full of advice to help you go it alone with thanks to wonderful sponsors iZettle. Tip one: don't use phrases like "chock-full" because it's lame. This first episode focuses on what they, has freelancers, have learned about navigating the world of work alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Jun 18, 2019•41 min•Ep. 55
Ever been frightened? If not you're a psychopath but absolutely no judgement from Stevie Martin and Tessa Coates who pick through some expert advice for how to get over your worst fears. Featuring some great tips from Susan Jeffers and her book Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway (plus some rain that Tessa keeps mentioning but you absolutely cannot hear on the actual podcast, apologies listeners) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Jun 11, 2019•57 min•Ep. 55
This week Tess is joined by Lolly Adefope, (now wildly talented comedian, once living in a shed at the bottom of Tessa's garden) as they explore how to structure your day so you stop getting to 4pm without having got anything done and then crying in the M&S in Victoria station. It's a good one. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 04, 2019•49 min•Ep. 54
This week Tessa is joined by the amazing Mae Martin to talk about the infinite complexities of 21st century sexuality - the topic of her new book, Can Everyone Please Calm Down. Plus Mae agrees that Jafar is sexy, so that’s a win for everyone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2019•51 min•Ep. 52
With the incredible Jessie Cave taking over as co-host for one episode, Tessa and Jessie talk compromise, how to find a win-win solution, and not losing yourself - but also dogs, stretching and Marks and Spencer's 60 denier black tights. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2019•40 min•Ep. 50
The planet is unfortunately on fire and the most helpful thing we can all do is stop eating meat. Stevie (a vegan) and Tessa (certainly trying very hard to be a vegetarian) dispense some pearls of wisdom. Plus vintage fur coat shopping, the history of lab-grown meat, and a new Russian hat for the podcast mic. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 14, 2019•45 min
Will it work if your lover/fancyman/fancyperson has to move away? Will it work if they already live really far away? How can you make sure you still make it through the "I can't hear you can you hear me?" skype sessions? Stevie and Tessa check out apps and advice on how to make an LDR work. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 07, 2019•46 min•Ep. 49
It was easy when we were kids but now we're adults, why is friend-making so hard? Stevie and Tessa try to work out how to make adult friends without coming across like a weirdo and Tessa discovers she's actually a lot more socially awkward than she thought she was. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 01, 2019•38 min•Ep. 48
Where does guilt come from? Is there an evolutionary reason we feel it? How can we stop? Tessa and Stevie delve into the realms of guilt to work out how you can feel lighter about not going to Jonathan's birthday. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2019•31 min•Ep. 47
Comedian, computer programmer and all-round great gal Olga Koch walks Tessa and Stevie through her specialist subject - dating. And let me tell you, she's amazing at it. Learn where to go, what questions to ask, how to peace out when they turn to be weird. Plus you can hear Tessa becoming completely infatuated with Olga in real time. It's a banger of an episode. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 46
Moving back home with your parents once you've done the big "OFF I GO TO MAKE IT ON MY OWN" goodbye speech can be hard. Tessa's done it twice and both Stevie and Tessa have some advice for anyone who has found themselves lying in their childhood bed again. Spoiler: it's all about perspective. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 09, 2019•41 min•Ep. 45
Could be a boyfriend OR girlfriend, but what do you do if your friend has picked up a steaming heap of utter bin? Stevie and Tessa go through the options and try to work out how to go about telling them. Or not telling them. Tessa uses a hypothetical man's name (Jonathan Tibsdale) and we'd like to apologise to any Jonathan Tibsdales listening: we do not mean you. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 01, 2019•36 min•Ep. 45
Stevie has a rescue tortoise called Doctor Alison Parker and Tessa once bought a horse in a Mcdonalds carpark. Never have two people been more qualified to address the nation on everything you need to know about looking after an animal. Find out more at howtobuyapet.org.uk! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 26, 2019•45 min•Ep. 44
Thought you'd be married with seven kids and a £350k job at 25? That was incredibly optimistic. But seriously, most of us fall foul of feeling like we're lagging behind in the quest for The Perfect Life, whether that's your job, your relationship (or lack thereof) or the fact that you can't keep a plant alive. Stevie and Tessa work out how to stop worrying about what you're doing when, and how we can all stop being so hard on ourselves. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . ...
Mar 19, 2019•37 min•Ep. 42
Got a Miranda Priestly, a David Brent or an Ebenezer Scrooge on your hands? Or even a James Cameron who once nailed a runner's cellphone to the wall. Get in here for some hard won advice on which battles to pick, how to get out ahead of micro-management and Stevie's really very good Kiera Knightly impression. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 12, 2019•45 min•Ep. 40
Tessa KNOWS about netball teams. Stevie has started going for walks on a treadmill while listening to podcasts about Incels. Both are quite damning of wing defence as a position and have a load of tips on how to get into sport when you're absolutely nothing like Roger Federer. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 05, 2019•39 min•Ep. 41
Nervous? Palms are sweaty? Something about your mother's spaghetti already? Get in here. Stevie and Tessa talk techniques for getting through that presentation/meeting/wedding speech without having to breathe into a paper bag. From where to put your hands to how to fake confidence. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 26, 2019•46 min•Ep. 40
Think tidying is boring? It is. But Tessa has watched Marie Kondo and read some other stuff so you don't have to. This episode also involves a bizarre story about an owl. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2019•42 min•Ep. 37
It's just a day! You don't need to deal with anything! But if you're feeling a bit apprehensive about the day of lurrrve Stevie and Tessa are on hand. Featuring the shocking (and Tessa-abridged) history of V-day and why Beyonce is crucial to getting through if you're single. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 12, 2019•33 min•Ep. 36
Between them having lost several phones, PE kits, debit cards, keys, and both school shoes on separate occasions, Stevie and Tessa feel suitably equipped to explain how to stop losing things. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2019•48 min