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We're Doing Fine (with Robbie and Lisa)

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Join Robbie and Lisa as they explore the ins and outs of trans-Atlantic friendship and maintain a level of general life fine-ness while living in what sometimes feels like a post-apocalyptic hellscape.
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Episodes

Book Club: A Gentleman In Moscow by Amor Towles

This week Robbie quizes Lisa on the book, A Gentleman In Moscow, because he just couldn't quite get it finished! We hear all her thoughts on Audible narrators that can't control their pacing, and we answer questions from some of our listeners! Join us this month as we read If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio! Send us your questions or future pick suggestions to wearedoingfine@gmail.com and get involved!

Dec 01, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 112

Episode 135: Ruining My Dreams

This week: Robbie reports the weather, Lisa wants to travel. we discuss Scottish snow plows, radiators, the Greek alphabet, Black Friday, coffee consumption, and much more! Join us for book club! Our selection for November is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com Follow us on socials! Twitter: @WDFcast IG and TikTok...

Nov 30, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 111

Episode 134: One Strong Screw

This week: Robbie breaks some news to Lisa, we have the Queen of Whales (Jenny) on as a guest, we discuss choir trips, politics, a handsome cobbler, Adele, the Christmas Market, and much more! Join us for book club! Our selection for November is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com Follow us on socials! Twitter: @W...

Nov 23, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 110

Episode 133: GET A KETTLE

This week we discuss Robbie's week, his work, and his water drinking! We also go over Britney's new freedom, the messed up Jury System and we review the new Marvel movie, Eternals! Send your emails in to wearedoingfine@gmail.com and let us know what you'd like us to talk about, if you want Robbie to say anything in his Scottish accent or if you want to hear Lisa say something clever!

Nov 16, 202148 minSeason 2Ep. 108

Episode 132: Jeans from Applebee's

This week: Robbie wears jock straps, Lisa explains diphthongs, we discuss booster shots, Guy Fawkes night, the AstroWorld tragedy, dormzilla, "photography", and much more! Join us for book club! Our selection for November is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com Follow us on socials! Twitter: @WDFcast IG and TikTok:...

Nov 09, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 107

Episode 131: Going Nuclear

This week: Lisa is recovered, Robbie is an ex-vampire who will tell us about his novel, we discuss time changes, Halloween costumes, NaNoWriMo, the newest social media app, robocalls, and much more! Join us for book club! Our selection for November is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com Follow us on socials! Twitt...

Nov 02, 202142 minSeason 2Ep. 106

Book Club: Stiff by Mary Roach

Join us for book club as we discuss Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach! We go over our favorite details of the book as well as go off on some tangents about mostly related topics. We also announce our selection for November! Find this months and every other book club read at www.bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine and get reading!

Nov 01, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 105

Episode 130: Please Leave

Join us this week for a brief episode where Lisa tells us all about her personal experience with COVID 19, as well as discussions around tipping culture, mysterious bathroom messages and Robbie's newest netflix addiction! As ever, join us for Book Club - this month we're reading Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach! Email us your book club suggestions, jokes, song choices for WDF Radio or just for a chat at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Oct 26, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 104

Episode 129: Delete this Episode

This week: Robbie explains TV licenses to Lisa, we discuss strikes, Catholicism, soaking, conspiracy theories, the last two episodes of "What If...", and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for October is Stiff by Mary Roach! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com

Oct 19, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 103

Episode 128: I Came Across A Roundabout

This week Lisa tries to discuss american politics, the results of Fat Bear Week and Squid Game! But honestly, we're pretty sure Robbie fell asleep around halfway through recording! As usual, send your questions/thoughts/suggestions to wearedoingfine@gmail.com and we'll discuss in the next recording!

Oct 12, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 101

Episode 127: Fat Bear Junior

Trigger warning: discussion of police violence and rape from 13:00 to 17:00. This week: Lisa shows Robbie the ways of Fat Bear Week, we solve the government with bird romance, discuss anger-inducing crimes, drunk men, TV, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for October is Stiff by Mary Roach! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Oct 05, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 100

Book Club: The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

This month we read The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary, join us as we discuss what makes this cute romance one of our favorites from this year! Good friends, heart break, and triumph are all in store! Find this months and every other book club read at www.bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine and get reading!

Oct 01, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 99

Episode 126: Scooshie Cream

This week: Robbie as secret good news, Lisa has a lot of politics to go over, we discuss violence against women, the FINAL US presidential results, some big Scotland news, petrol panic buying, the new Super Mario cast, and so much more! Join us for book club, our selection for September is The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail...

Sep 28, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 98

Episode 125: The Curtains were Blue

This week: Lisa visited the outside world, Robbie is feeling better, we discuss housing prices, vaccine passports, Scottish independence, the Met Gala, this week's episode of "What If...", and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for September is The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Sep 21, 202145 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Episode 124: Normally a Sexy Person

This week: Robbie is an ill boy, Lisa introduces a new segment, we discuss Texas (again), the California recall election (also again), taxes, sustainable deodorant, and a whole lot of TV. Join us for book club, our selection for September is The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com Also: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBBIE!...

Sep 14, 202145 minSeason 2Ep. 96

Episode 123: An Open Handed Pat

This week: Robbie is returned from a wedding, Lisa is riled up, we discuss Afghanistan, abortion rights, disaster fatigue, give a book club update, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for September is The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Sep 07, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 95

Book Club: Black Water Sister by Zen Cho

This month we read Zen Cho's Black Water Sister and we have a lot of thoughts about vengeful gods, family drama, and possession! We also ask the age-old question: who would you confide in if you were haunted by a God? Find this months and every other book club read at www.bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine and get reading!

Sep 01, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 95

Episode 122: How to Use Your Blanket

This week: Lisa takes a quiz, Robbie is excited for the return of the #PSL, we discuss magic the gathering, labor day traditions, the new miracle cure, the most recent episode of "...What If?", and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for August is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Aug 31, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 94

Episode 121: AFC Wigglystomp

This week: We forget to do our special episode idea, Robbie is in isolation, Lisa goes through some of her options in the recall election, we discuss zodiac signs, lesbian bars, global politics, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for August is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Aug 24, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 93

Episode 120: Ya Wee Croissant

This week: Robbie got his second jab, Lisa went to a game night, we discuss mail, post-freedom day Scotland, climate change, MEN, Scottish insults, Marvel's What If..., and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for August is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Aug 17, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Episode 119: Beautiful Face and Luscious Lips

This week: Lisa is still unpacking, Robbie is a sniffly boy, we give updates on COVID protocols and life in general, discuss the state of the American education system, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for August is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Aug 10, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Episode 118: Hot Slippy Jesus

This week: Lisa is moving to a new city, Robbie is learning how to drive, we discuss which floor is the first one, the loosening of COVID restrictions in the UK, female characters, Taco Bell, our very own vaccine incentive, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for August is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail....

Aug 03, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 89

Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

This month we discuss Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and discuss everything from romance to heart ache to Lisa's terrible accents! Listen now to hear our thoughts, and join us next month for Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Send us your suggestions and thoughts at wearedoingfine@gmail.com and find all our previous book club choices at www.bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine

Aug 01, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 88

Episode 117: Drop an Anchor

This week: Robbie teases a quiz that never happens, Lisa is crispy, we discuss the Olympics, Robbie's primary school band, we finally go over our thoughts about Loki and other Marvel conspiracy theories, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for July is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Jul 27, 202145 minSeason 2Ep. 87

Episode 116: We Need the Avatar

It's the climate change episode! If you have a lot of eco-anxiety, maybe skip this one or wait until you're prepared for some climate change talk. This week: Robbie is melting, Lisa outlines her plan if she wins the lottery, we discuss climate change, dogs, the billionaire space race, give a COVID-19 update, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for May is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions...

Jul 20, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 86

Episode 115: Self-Hating Lemon

We have another shorter episode for you this week as it was a race against time for Lisa to depart on her holidays! Luckily we managed to cram in just enough to keep your We're Doing Fine cravings at bay! We discuss everything from English freedom day to Robbie's unpopular opinion around Game of Thrones... As usual, anything you want the duo to discuss, email in to wearedoingfine@gmail.com and we'll get it covered in the next episode!

Jul 13, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 85

Episode 114: What Is This? 2007?

This week we have our very first ever Sports Edition... Robbie attempts to explain UEFA football and Lisa makes predications about the final. We also delve into some of the current events of the week! Join us for book club this July - we're reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Find it at our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine As always, send us in your requests, comments, book club suggestions and radio ideas to wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Jul 06, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 84

Book Club: The Guncle by Steven Rowley

This month we discuss love and loss with The Guncle by Steven Rowley. We also announce our selection for July! Join us as we read The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel by Richard Osman! You can find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com

Jul 01, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Episode 113: A Badonkadonk of Misery

This week: Robbie has allergies, Lisa will soon be aging, we discuss new developments in Edinburgh, our trip to LA long ago, building collapses, Britney Spears, the singing kettle, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for May is The Guncle by Steven Rowley! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Jun 29, 202142 minSeason 2Ep. 82

Episode 112: I Eat Mop

This week: Lisa is stuck in a heatwave, Robbie has jury duty coming up, we talk about Juneteenth, appropriate TV volume, pride horoscopes, sports, vaccine incentives and more! Join us for book club, our selection for May is The Guncle by Steven Rowley! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine . Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com...

Jun 22, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 81
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