Part 1 of this week’s book club special is all about how to start a book club without actually seeing anyone. And it’s so easy! And fun! Stevie and Tessa look at how often to meet, where to organise everything, what to talk about and why being a Book Dictator is never a good thing. Also find out why Tessa’s mum got kicked out of the village book club after just one session. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobod...
Apr 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 91
Want to party while stuck indoors? Stevie and Tessa discuss how best to throw a party over zoom, FaceTime, Whatsapp video call or any of those new communication softwares with which we’ve all become incredibly well acquainted. Also Tessa learns you can’t put cardboard in the oven and provides a truly genius zoom/FaceTime tip involving a post-it note. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @Nobo...
Apr 14, 2020•34 min•Ep. 90
In the truest evolution of the podcast, Stevie and Tessa discuss not panicking, when all you fancy doing is having a lovely little panic. They also round up some great live exercise content you can find online including: The Body Coach TV on YouTube – Live PE lessons with Joe Wicks every weekday morning at 9am Instagram dance sessions with @sitdownaj and @ryan.heffington @patrick.mojo on Instagram Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by Da...
Apr 07, 2020•35 min•Ep. 89
Isolating with housemates? Want to drop-kick them out the window? Stevie and Tessa have got some advice on how to keep sane, level-headed and cool (to an extent) when you’re stuck in a flat with a bunch of people you know, sort of know, or wish you didn’t know. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell 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 ...
Mar 31, 2020•34 min•Ep. 88
WFH making you feel like WTF? Stevie and Tessa have worked from home for years (with varying success, sure) but have also gathered together some tips for making sure you don’t go feral and make friends with an apple called Colin. Or something. Spoiler: you don’t have to put shoes on if you don’t want to. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.a...
Mar 24, 2020•32 min•Ep. 87
In these Coronavirus times, Stevie and Tessa are socially distancing from each other – as should you be too! They explain why and also provide some good tips to help you stay safe while not going too crazy. This episode is brought to you via FaceTime from a living room and the stairwell of a hotel lobby respectively. Producer Ben did his best. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicP...
Mar 17, 2020•42 min•Ep. 86
Absolutely no idea about wine? Don’t understand how a wine can be dry when it’s literally wet? Scared to ask in case all the wine snobs laugh at you? Welcome to Wine Tasting for Dummies! Stevie (religiously orders the second cheapest bottle on the menu) and Tessa (only buys wine with an animal on the front) rope in wine expert Phoebe to walk them through the vineyard of knowledge. List of wines: Val De Loire Sauvignon Blanc Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Sainsbury's Pinot Grigio, Taste the Differenc...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 85
We all have to be brave and have hard conversations sometimes. Thankfully, Stevie has found some genuinely excellent advice that can make the whole process a little less upsetting for everyone. This episode features a checklist, which is always nice. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell 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/p...
Mar 03, 2020•35 min•Ep. 84
Tessa wears all her clothes at once. Stevie is frightened of colours and once wore a pussy bow so big she couldn’t complete an exam. They have trawled the internet for hot tips on how to look chic on a budget and lots of the tips are things like “invest in a good trouser” which doesn’t help when you’re broke, so they’ve gone rogue. Tessa’s tips mainly involve epaulets. Enjoy. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nob...
Feb 25, 2020•34 min•Ep. 83
Can’t find your muse? Feeling uninspired? Stevie and Tessa have bags of tips to be your best creative self, whether that’s finally settling on a colour to paint your bedroom or starting that novel. Because everyone could benefit from a bit more creativity in their lives – whether you’re an artist, a lawyer or, I don’t know, a farmer. Shout out to all the farmers listening. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody...
Feb 18, 2020•33 min•Ep. 82
Want to move in with a partner but worried if it’s the right thing to do? Or the wrong thing? Or too much of A Thing? Stevie and Tessa have put together some top tips to ensure the big move isn’t a stressful one. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell 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....
Feb 11, 2020•37 min•Ep. 81
Stevie has had three colds in a month. Tessa has had some colds in her life. But how can you actually avoid a cold? Can you boost your immune system with those cute tasting gummies? Should you feed a cold, starve a fever? All these questions answered, and more, on this weeks episode. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell 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 ...
Feb 04, 2020•35 min•Ep. 80
Got the attention span of a small fish? So does Stevie. Thankfully Tessa has done some proper research to help her (and you) focus for longer than 8 seconds. Spoiler: it may or may not involve snacks. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell 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....
Jan 28, 2020•30 min•Ep. 97
Terrible at staying in touch? Got a friend moving abroad and filled with fear that this is THE END? It’s not the end! Tessa has SO MANY FRIENDS living abroad and it’s all fine. Stevie has NO FRIENDS ABROAD but she has some helpful tips about staying in touch with the ones that live embarrassingly close by. By the end of the episode you’ll be socially thriving both internationally and otherwise. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David...
Jan 21, 2020•31 min•Ep. 78
Absolutely paralysed by indecision? Can’t decide what you’d like for dinner, let alone what country you should live in? Stevie and Tessa hold you hand and help you learn how to make a decision. Recorded by Naomi Parnell 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....
Jan 14, 2020•33 min•Ep. 77
Always dreamed of throwing a book and some cheese into a spotted handkerchief but always held back from going on your own? Then let Tessa (seasoned solo traveller) and Stevie (confidently building up to it) push you on to the overnight train and set you off on your adventure! Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell 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...
Jan 07, 2020•33 min•Ep. 76
Can’t start that thing you’ve been meaning to do? Whether it be a novel, a podcast, putting up those shelves, painting that room or finally trying Pilates, Stevie and Tessa have some top tips for making 2020 the year you finally give it a go. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell 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 f...
Dec 31, 2019•35 min•Ep. 75
Having a different Christmas this year? Stevie and Tessa look at how to celebrate – or not celebrate – the festive season when it’s not going to be your usual knees-up. Spoiler alert: it’s all about perspective and having the confidence to do what you want. And other things too. Look just have a listen. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.ac...
Dec 17, 2019•33 min•Ep. 74
Stevie and Tessa are joined by political journalist Marie Le Conte who (jargon free) explains what an election is, what the Labour and Tory manifestos actually say and what in the good lord’s name tactical voting really means. We have attempted to be non-biased but apologies if some, shall we say, VIBES leak out. Follow Marie Le Conte on Twitter @youngvulgarian . Listen to Marie's podcast 'Polling Politics' here . Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Pho...
Dec 10, 2019•57 min•Ep. 73
Now is the Winter of our discontent. Perhaps ‘Winter is your season’ and you love the cold, but if not and you’re miserable the moment it gets dark at 4pm, this one is for you. Stevie (recently embraced Winter) and Tessa (whisp-like child of Summer) attempt to shelter and guide you through the metaphorical snow storm. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http...
Dec 03, 2019•31 min•Ep. 72
Freaked out you're going to run into your ex? DON'T PANIC! Stevie and Tessa work through what to do when you're unprepared, prepared or sort of halfway between the two. Features a harrowing story from Tessa about when she dressed like Jane Fonda at a party. Recorded live at the Manchester Podcast Festival 2019. www.manchesterpodcastfestival.com . @mancpodfest Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitt...
Nov 26, 2019•53 min•Ep. 71
Renting a crappy flat? Don’t think you’ll ever feel at home in said crappy flat? Stevie and Tessa look at ways you can cheaply make your rental a place that doesn’t make you want to burn it down. Because even if you’re only staying for a year, you deserve to spend that year without nude bulbs. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/no...
Nov 19, 2019•33 min•Ep. 70
Tessa and Stevie get very hot and upset at their own birthday parties and neither can imagine coping with being a bride at a wedding. Thankfully this week they work out ways you can gracefully accept a compliment, not explode at your 30th and own being the centre of attention. The fact that they do live comedy and can’t cope with a birthday party is baffling but the lord moves in mysterious ways. Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by Davi...
Nov 12, 2019•30 min•Ep. 69
Feel like you deserve more money for your hard graftin’ but don’t know how to ask? Via the art of role play and questionable improvisation (plus some excellent tips and research), Stevie and Tessa work out how to go for it and get that pay rise. 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...
Nov 05, 2019•34 min•Ep. 68
Have you heard what happened to our friend’s cousin’s friend’s sister??? Stevie and Tessa look at where Urban Legends come from, what they are and then freak each other out by telling them. Trigger warning: some of the crime ones are scary. Produced by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Edited by Ben Williams. 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.co...
Oct 29, 2019•44 min•Ep. 67
Did you know there are different types of Late? Stevie and Tessa work through the various psychological reasons why people are often late in a bid to stop turning up fifteen minutes after their podcast recordings were supposed to start. 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 22, 2019•32 min•Ep. 66
Me time can be hard to come by - Stevie and Tessa look at ways to make the most of your free time when you feel like you’re spread too thin. Spoiler alert: get off your phone mate. And we do a deep dive into Tessa’s feelings about Emma Watson. Recorded live on the Gordon’s Line for @GordonsGinUK . 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...
Oct 18, 2019•29 min
Learn to make the most of the time you’re not working - Stevie and Tessa have some top tips on making sure you don’t get home and stare at a wall for four hours before falling asleep. UNLESS THAT’S WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. Recorded live on the Gordon’s Line for @GordonsGinUK . 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 ...
Oct 17, 2019•30 min
Stevie and Tessa are on a boat and coming up with ways to make your commute less hellish and/or boring. Tessa has also taken to whatsapping herself, but that’s a separate issue. Recorded live on the Gordon’s Line for @GordonsGinUK . 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 inf...
Oct 16, 2019•31 min
Small talk can be excruciating but don’t worry! Stevie and Tessa have found some top tips that will make that terrifying networking event/party fly be. Or just be a little less arse-clenchy. 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....
Oct 15, 2019•32 min•Ep. 65
