This week, Jen had a trouser crisis, Allyson finds a driving samaritan and Maureen causes carnage directing people to the wrong theatre. Also, the gang loses it over a very surprising film recommendation, and the phrase 'Tongue Balls', which we could not get away with as the title. Pre-order Jen's special "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here . Send your Ask Allyson questions and pro...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 117
This week, Jen and Allyson get their sauna on and Maureen is yet again bested by her own fishnets. Also, Severance, Vienna and complete confusion from Bodies. Pre-order Jen's special "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here . Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] Produced by Impatient Productions, edited by Ralph Foster. Artwork by Haiminh Le. ...
Nov 10, 2023•58 min•Ep. 116
This week, Maureen gives her worst gift, Allyson brings a personal problem to the fray and Zen Jen's back questioning whether exhaustion's brought her peace. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here . See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] Produced by Impatient Productions, edited by Ralph Foster. Artwork by Haiminh Le. Foll...
Nov 03, 2023•55 min•Ep. 115
This week, Jen and Maureen meet Gok Wan, Allyson's shielded from bed bugs through her mum's prayer and we ponder one of life's great questions: do I want sex or a bacon sandwich? Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded by Impatient ...
Oct 27, 2023•58 min•Ep. 114
How do you tell someone they make a bad cup of tea? What do you do when you find yourself locked in a cafe? How cheap could a ring possibly be? All these questions and MORE will be answered on this week's WTB. Get on it. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at...
Oct 20, 2023•54 min•Ep. 113
This week, Maureen misses some key info on Jamie, Allyson joins balloon-huffing rave preppers and a dog eats Jen's beach picnic. Also, we bid a farewell to Michael Gambon and we talk about friendships parting ways. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maure...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 112
This week, Jamie's becoming more popular than Maureen, Jen double books her own show and Allyson preps a listener for having a kid. Also, Neighbours, cat trees and everything being too bloody expensive. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edited by I...
Oct 06, 2023•53 min•Ep. 111
WE'RE BACK! Summer's come and gone and we've made some changes: Maureen's become a mother, Jen's the third child her partner's raising and Allyson's taking Canadian graveyard selfies (to name a few). Also, friendship break-ups, feline interruptions and Rob Reiner. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get eve...
Sep 29, 2023•51 min•Ep. 110
We're holing up for summer now to give us all a bit of time off, but we'll be back in September with oodles of bollocks! For now, enjoy swimming caps that aren't water resistant, sleeping in a loft extension and a complicated lesbian situation. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at m...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 109
After a brief Wham! interlude, Maureen's back to her Spanish Leading Man obsession. Meanwhile, Allyson and Jen are avoiding poo water, Maureen's not throwing away enough and we face a tricky wedding invite issue. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and e...
Jul 21, 2023•56 min•Ep. 108
If you thought you've seen Jen angry so far this series, just wait for her reaction to Maureen's half-hour late arrival. Also, gatecrashing a kids' photoshoot, propping up Bezos and Allyson's boyfriend's bum. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edite...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 107
This week Maureen trims her bush, Allyson enters a bin feud with an unknown enemy and Jen's got no say on her holidays. Also, floppy discs, OAP care and poor art gallery etiquette. Content Warning: Today's TV section includes discussion of programmes with serious, adult themes. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmi...
Jul 07, 2023•58 min•Ep. 106
This week, Jen's back from Glastonbury and is FEELING IT, Maureen's got bug problems and Allyson's helping us with the long school holiday. Also, Elton John, Rosetti paintings and a failed dress reveal. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edited by I...
Jun 30, 2023•56 min•Ep. 105
Starting with not a bang, but a crack, Jen's trapped a nerve. Meanwhile, Maureen reflects on a case of Envelope Elbow, Allyson introduces her Mega Cup and we see a truly unique perspective on the Berlin Wall. Also, the Cultural Corner intro gets out of hand. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everythin...
Jun 23, 2023•53 min•Ep. 104
This week on the podcast, Maureen struggles to count where one Be More Maureen moment ends and the next one begins. Also, Allyson begins dog training, Jen can't understand builders and Maureen's got a book to rebrand. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded ...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 103
This week on WTB: Allyson MC's a wedding, Maureen can't find a changing room (and won't bother looking) and Jen brings us to a triple dose of horror recs. Also, a lovely chat about the late Tina Turner. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edited by I...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 102
This week, Maureen hulks out - tearing a door off it's hinges, Jen gets scammed and Allyson reopens an old 4 cheese pizza-shaped wound between Maureen and Jen. I can only apologise for the chewing at the start. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edi...
Jun 02, 2023•56 min•Ep. 101
Jessica Fostekew joins us for this very special milestone episode, with glorious food talk, eating rituals, WhatsApp-Mum feuds, e-scooter hatred and much more! Also, Allyson makes floured door stops, Maureen can't stand a baby up and Jen loses it over a stir fry. Follow Jessica on social media @JessicaFostekew and check out @TheHooveringPod wherever you get your podcasts. Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into womentalkingbollocks@gmail....
May 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 100
... I didn't say she drives it WELL! This week, Maureen spurs on Jen's goat, Allyson wants her complimentary muffins and Jen is beaten by a hoover. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edited by Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le. Follow WTB on Twitter @wtb_podcast and on Facebook and Ins...
May 19, 2023•56 min•Ep. 99
WARNING - there's a lot of coronation talk in this episode, and we're not that big on it. This week, Jen causes a power imbalance crowning her own kids, Maureen struggles to distinguish a plant from a candle and Allyson tries to make living with an ex work. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edit...
May 12, 2023•54 min•Ep. 98
Look, there's meant to be a heatwave at the weekend - you've gotta do what you gotta do. Speaking of which - this week Jen realises she's got to get better hotels. Also, Maureen walks in on Jen changing, Allyson helps us introvert and we learn about Jen's density. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded a...
May 05, 2023•56 min•Ep. 97
The old Jen is gone, briefly, and she (sort-of) sustains a calm and relaxed vibe from the City of Angels. Maureen meets the heights of Hollywood with a trip to Dorset, and schools us on shelving seduction tactics. Allyson's helped her Mum become bionic and schools us on holding grudges. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at mauree...
Apr 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 96
This week on the pod - two advice sections, two goats and one insane Be More Maureen moment. Also, Maureen's a furry, Jen's prepping to go to LA but really keeping it to herself and Allyson really excited to move back in with her parents. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edited by Impatient Pro...
Apr 21, 2023•57 min•Ep. 95
This week, Maureen treats you to not one but TWO Be More Maureen's before the episode even really starts. Also Jen discovers Maureen's licking action, Allyson gets Jen singing to her keys and Maureen completes her greatest (accidental?) heist to date. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edited by ...
Apr 14, 2023•55 min•Ep. 94
This week, Maureen takes an impressively awful nautical exploration, Jen goes to two concerts and goats herself and Allyson gigs where the drugs are. Also, you will not believe how much you're expected to spend on a gift to a wedding you're not even attending. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and e...
Apr 07, 2023•53 min•Ep. 93
Here we are again. Jen's serenading Maureen out of her house, Allyson's in Canada drinking dubious liquids and Maureen successfully didn't drink oil. Also, accupuncture, travel tips and more accidental thievery. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edited by Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haimin...
Mar 31, 2023•51 min•Ep. 92
We're always learning new skills at WTB, this week Allyson manages to become invisible TWICE! Also, Maureen gets thrown out of a nudist pool, Jen starts a war with a waiter and advice on tackling the dentist. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edited by Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh L...
Mar 24, 2023•51 min•Ep. 91
Is it true? Are we back? YOU BET WE ARE! Back with a bang, Maureen spent 5 nights at Jen's, Allyson is bemused by porridge baths and Jen starts a skin disease gang. Also, windowless hotel rooms, theft and the Last of Us. This one's got it all. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edited by Impatien...
Mar 17, 2023•49 min•Ep. 90
We did it! Another year of bollocks. This week's Christmas special (and final episode of the year) is jam packed with bells, bells, bells. When I close my podcast apps I still hear the bells a-ringing. Also, Allyson breaks a door, Maureen has to literally cut herself out of a pair of tongs and we learn Jen's big on Mick Lynch, not so big on Harrison Ford. Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch...
Dec 17, 2022•49 min•Ep. 89
This week, airfryer-buying Maureen can't be trusted with hardware, Jen's high point was an MOT and Allyson rings in the Christmas season. Look out next week for our Christmas special! Send your Ask Allyson questions and problems into [email protected] See Jen on tour with "The Optimist" at jenbrister.co.uk Catch Allyson live at allysonjunesmith.com Get everything Maureen at maureenyounger.com Recorded and edited by Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le. Follow WTB on Twitter ...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 88
