Best PJ Ellis Podcasts (2025)

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Catch-up: Andy and PJ on Bookshops, Balance, and Being Real. 42:53

11h ago42:53

42:53

Join us as we dive into a conversation about the realities of success, the importance of authenticity, and the power of storytelling. From personal anecdotes about career choices to reflections on parenting in a digital age, this episode offers insights into finding balance in life and work. Key Topics: Andy's love for bookshops and his guilty plea…

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The Creative Equation: Andy Wilkinson on Technology and Imagination 37:01

8d ago37:01

37:01

In this episode we discuss the evolution of communication and marketing over the past 25 years, highlighting the importance of personal connections in business, the skills gap in the workforce, and the impact of AI and technology on the industry. Andy shares insights from his experience as the founder of OWB Creative Comms and emphasises the need f…

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Opening Doors: Ad Davies' Journey from Coaching to Leadership 40:13

15d ago40:13

40:13

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Ad Davies, a cultural architect who transitioned from sports coaching to business leadership. Ad shares his experiences from the football field to the boardroom, highlighting the power of storytelling and the importance of opportunity in shaping company identity. Tune in to hear how Ad's uniqu…

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Mentorship and Innovation: Bridging Generations with Abbie Vlahakis 37:12

23d ago37:12

37:12

Abbie Vlahakis, CEO of Millennium Point and Deputy Lieutenant, discusses her journey from the private sector to the charity sector, emphasising the importance of community engagement and mentorship for young people. She highlights the mission of Millennium Point in inspiring education and careers in STEM fields, addressing the skills gap and youth …

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Empowering Youth: Tom Clarke-Forrest on Sport, Skills, and Social Change 40:11

1M ago40:11

40:11

In this engaging conversation, Tom Clarke-Forrest, founder and CEO of Sport 4 Life UK, shares insights into the challenges and opportunities facing young people today. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the essential life skills needed for success, and the impact of sports on personal development. The conversation also touches on the role o…

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Tech, Ethics, and Misogyny: Tracy Westall OBE on Building Better Futures 40:22

1M ago40:22

40:22

In this engaging conversation, Tracy Westall OBE shares her journey from a successful corporate career to a portfolio career, emphasising the importance of ethics, technology, and the ongoing challenges of misogyny and sexism in the workplace. The discussion highlights generational differences in attitudes towards these issues, the role of AI in sh…

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Live from Meet Cute Festival - with PJ Ellis 26:56

1M ago26:56

26:56

Rosie chats to author PJ Ellis about his book We Could Be Heroes, Birmingham, film stars, drag queens, meet cute scenes, happy endings, rom coms, mistaken identities, bumping into an ex with their new partner, good and bad sex, the truth behind queer stereotypes and more. Recorded at Meet Cute Festival at Home Farm Glamping on 28 June 2025. You can…

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A quick welcome to Wit + Grit. 6:30

2M ago6:30

6:30

In this conversation, Andy Dawson and PJ Ellis explore the themes of wit and grit, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing future generations in a rapidly changing world. They discuss the impact of technology, particularly AI, on work and interpersonal relationships, emphasising the importance of emotional intelligence and honest conver…

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Live from Rosie's garden - with Lauren Bravo 37:03

4M ago37:03

37:03

Rosie chats to author Lauren Bravo about her book Probably Nothing, people pleasing, the ick, falling in love with someone’s family, dating disasters, dating men of different nationalities, couple dates, concealing real life experiences under the cloak of fiction and more. Recorded in Rosie’s back garden on 27 April 2025. You can now follow The Bre…

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Live from The Poodle Club - with Julie Cohen and Hatty Ashdown 39:05

6M ago39:05

39:05

In the second half of our live double bill recorded at The Poodle Club on Galentine’s Day, Rosie chats to comedian Hatty Ashdown and million-selling author Julie Cohen about bisexuality, divorcing during a pandemic, staying friends with an ex, separating when you have kids, how to flirt with a lesbian, how women should go about letting each other k…

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Live from The Poodle Club - with Kate Martin and Nicola Dinan 37:08

6M ago37:08

37:08

In a live conversation recorded at The Poodle Club on Galentine’s Day, Rosie chats to comedian Kate Martin and author Nicola Dinan about queer women staying friends after a breakup, crushes on teachers, writing fiction that draws on real-life experiences, choosing someone nice as opposed to just superficially attractive, recognising people you’ve r…

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Live from Maidstone Lit Fest - with Maria McErlane 1:08:51

10M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

In a live conversation recorded at Maidstone Lit Fest, Rosie chats to comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster Maria McErlane about her memoir Bumps in the Road, bicycles as a metaphor for life’s ups and downs, the London comedy circuit in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Maria’s TV career, her friendship with Graham Norton, Maria’s sexual awakening …

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Non-monogamy Chats in New York - with Laura Boyle and Alex Alberto 42:11

10M ago42:11

42:11

In an episode recorded in a community garden on New York’s Lower East Side, Rosie chats to author and relationship coach Laura Boyle about her book Monogamy? In This Economy?, the relative financial and emotional costs of breakups in monogamous and polyamorous setups, relationship anarchy, metamours, slow breakups, de-escalation and conscious commu…

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Live from Jersey Festival of Words - with Cathy Rentzenbrink 59:11

11M ago59:11

59:11

In a live episode recorded at Jersey Festival of Words, Rosie chats to author Cathy Rentzenbrink about murderous menopausal thoughts, HRT, marriage, staying friends with an ex, weddings going wrong, how to feel better when times are hard, the healing powers of humour, curiosity, carbs, daylight, words and cold water, cosmic insignificance theory, t…

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Last Exit On Mainstream Trailer 1:41

1+ y ago1:41

1:41

Coming Soon Join me Rob Jones and my good friend Jamie Onolfo as we look into some of the cultural icons of the last 75 years The great pretenders.... The Troubadours and storytellers The rabble rousers and crowd pleasers And the biggest moments of our time Last Exit on Mainstream...a pop culture adjacent podcast Season 1 coming early 2024 on Apple…

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Live from Hoxton Hall - with Jen Ives and Emma Frankland 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

46:01

In a live episode recorded at Hoxton Hall, Rosie chats to comedian Jen Ives and writer / performer Emma Frankland about whether we’d go and see an ex doing a show all about their exes, actively choosing to stay in relationships (or not), growing up during the Section 28 years and not having access to information about trans identities, writing for …

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The Christmas episode with Samuel Jones Christmas Special 1:20:55

1+ y ago1:20:55

1:20:55

It's our podcast Christmas episode and Samuel Jones returns this time discussing his Christmas Special - This years song Hey Santa. We have a December / Christmas Dad chat and then chat about our top 3 Christmas films & songs, share our memories of big Christmas gifts, favourite Christmas tipple and the best part of a Christmas dinner. Talking Dad …

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Live from Hoxton Hall - with Cerys Bradley and Shivani Dave 46:31

1+ y ago46:31

46:31

In a live episode recorded at Hoxton Hall, Rosie chats to comedian Cerys Bradley and broadcaster Shivani Dave about weddings, coming out as nonbinary, when to advise a friend to break up with their partner and the best chocolate treats to turn to after a heartbreak. We also hear some fantastic audience contributions from poet Josi and writer Katie …

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Andy Ellis - Dad life, Utility Rooms & Acting 55:57

1+ y ago55:57

55:57

Actor, film maker and Dad Andy Ellis joins me for a Dad chat episode. We chat through the 6 Dad chat questions as Andy talks about dad life, parenting and life as an actor and film maker. The modern day phenomenon that is the utility room also gets a mention well almost because neither of us could remember what they were actually called. Talking Da…

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Live from Cheerful Earful - with Mary O’Connell, Hajar J. Woodland and Sharlin Jahan 1:02:11

2y ago1:02:11

1:02:11

In a live episode recorded at The Exhibit in Balham, Rosie chats to comedians Mary O’Connell, Hajar J. Woodland and Sharlin Jahan about the healing power of comedy, Tig Notaro, bisexuality, getting divorced in your twenties then going to LA and hitting on John Mayer, growing up Muslim, arranged marriages, sex ed lessons, giving yourself permission …

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Tom Davies From The Proper Mental Podcast 50:29

2y ago50:29

50:29

Tom Davies from the proper mental podcast joins me for a dad chat, discussing the 6 dad chat questions. We talk about some of the challenges parents face during school holidays, hobbies such as podcasting and learning to play the drums, Tom talks about his mental health struggles when his first child was born and why he started his own podcast disc…

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Live from Margate Bookie - with Lucy Vine, Olivia Petter and Zahra Barri 1:17:50

2y ago1:17:50

1:17:50

In a live episode recorded at Margate Bookie, Rosie chats to authors Lucy Vine and Olivia Petter plus comedian Zahra Barri about whether we all have seven archetypes of ex - the first love, the work mistake, the friend with benefits, the overlap, the missed chance, the bastard and the serious one, dating app culture, whether marriages should expire…

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Live from IF Oxford - with Robin Dunbar and Max Dickins 57:01

2y ago57:01

57:01

In a live episode recorded at The Bullingdon as part of IF Oxford, Rosie chats to anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar and author Max Dickins about friendship - why why we need friends, how many friends we can have, friendship breakups, the ambiguous language of friendship, the When Harry Met Sally (or when Sally met Sally) que…

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Live from The Bill Murray - with Ria Lina, James Barr and Njambi McGrath 45:02

2y ago45:02

45:02

In a live episode recorded at The Bill Murray, Rosie chats to comedians Ria Lina, James Barr and Njambi McGrath about first loves, writing a revenge novel, finding a suspicious condom in your partner’s bin, living in a house with your ex, polygamy, Njambi’s great great grandmother’s seven wives, sex party rules, the myth of ‘exclusive’ dating apps,…

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PJ Middlehurst - Dad chat, martial arts & fitness 52:30

2y ago52:30

52:30

The podcast where we discuss all things Dad. PJ Middlehurst joins us for the 6 Dad chat questions, we discuss all aspects of dad life, parenting and men's health and fitness as well as martial arts. Talking Dad links - Instagram Twitter Facebook https://www.talkingdaduk.com/ PJ's links - Instagram Episode Ad / Sponsor info - https://www.rhinorackin…

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Live from Green Man Festival - with Florence Schechter and Harriet Gibsone 39:07

2y ago39:07

39:07

In a live episode recorded at Green Man festival, Rosie chats to Vagina Museum founder Florence Schechter and writer Harriet Gibsone about breaking up at a festival, stalking your ex through their Spotify playlists, how social media fuels nostalgia, kissing boys at scout camp, meeting first loves on MSN Messenger, attachment styles, the cultural hi…

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Live from Norwich Arts Centre - with Lewis Buxton, James McDermott and Jess Morgan 53:49

2y ago53:49

53:49

In a live episode recorded at Norwich Arts Centre, Rosie chats to poets Lewis Buxton and James McDermott plus musician Jess Morgan about the challenges of writing poetry about exes, ghosting on the central line, having a best friend steal your girlfriend, dating someone who likes to dress up as a dalek, school crushes, teenage awkwardness, the etiq…

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AFC Shavington Badgers - Dad / Coaches chat 1:27:38

2y ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Talking Dad returns for series 4 of the podcast. I welcome Dan & Kenny, the coaches behind the newly formed grassroots football team local to me and which i am proudly partnering with sponsoring the coaches / parents kits. Dan and Kenny answer the 6 dad chat questions as well as talk us through their journey into setting up a new grassroots footbal…

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Live from Norwich Arts Centre - with Grace Petrie and Molly Naylor 54:40

2y ago54:40

54:40

In a live episode recorded at Norwich Arts Centre, Rosie chats to musician / comedian Grace Petrie and writer / performer Molly Naylor about ego and rejection, the challenge of writing good songs when you’re happy, crushes on straight girls, being ‘pre-dumped’, role models, bisexuality, butch identities, gender nonconformity, dogging and much much …

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Backstage at Soho Theatre - with Ed Byrne 34:53

2y ago34:53

34:53

In an episode recorded backstage at Soho Theatre, Rosie chats to comedian Ed Byrne about whether tragedy plus time really does equal comedy, the healthy aspects of breakups, checking out of a relationship in order to make the other person dump you, why unrequited love leaves such an impression on us, advising friends after a breakup and having to t…

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Live from Cambridge Junction - with Darran Griffiths and Ali Warwood 39:29

2y ago39:29

39:29

In the second of two live episodes recorded at Cambridge Junction, Rosie chats to comedians Darran Griffiths and Ali Warwood about parenting, finding the right time to break up with someone, why women initiate the majority of breakups, reuniting with an ex via Facebook, meeting a partner via eBay feedback forums, early 90s dating sites, dick pics a…

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Live from Cambridge Junction - with Stephanie Laing and James Ross 46:21

2y ago46:21

46:21

In a live episode recorded at Cambridge Junction, Rosie chats to comedians Stephanie Laing and James Ross about trying polyamory then having two breakups on the same day, being dumped by someone who was bribed by wealthy parents to do so, how to stop making bad choices, whether you can train a bad kisser and turn them into a good one, partners who …

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Rob Jones: Dad chat questions 45:18

2y ago45:18

45:18

Guest co-host Rob is back to take on the revised Dad chat questions. We're talking through recent rewards & challenges, hobbies, parenting surprises and advice to others and the final question which famous dad would Rob like to be like. Talking Dad is the podcast where we discuss all things Dad, Parenting and Men's wellbeing. Talking Dad links - In…

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Live from Kite Festival - with Lou Sanders 56:48

2y ago56:48

56:48

In a live episode recorded at Kite Festival, Rosie chats to comedian Lou Sanders about doing a gig on the day of a big breakup, breaking up just before Edinburgh Fringe, getting all your wardrobe space back, imagining your ex with a new partner as a way of getting over them, spirituality, dating apps and much more… then hear from members of the aud…

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Dad chats - J Hall from The Okie Bookcast 58:48

2y ago58:48

58:48

In this episode i am joined for a Dad chat by J Hall from the Okie bookcast. As well as being a podcaster, writer and avid reader. J Hall is a father of 4 and a grandfather of 1. J discusses the Dad chats questions and shares his experiences of fatherhood having now being dad to adult kids. We talk about kids sports clubs, the rewards and challenge…

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Mark Asquith - Dad Chat 50:03

2y ago50:03

50:03

In this episode Mark Asquith joins me for a Dad Chat, we talk about the adjustments made to becoming a dad for the first time, juggling family life and work, for Mark working and running a business from home. Promoting risk and reward for kids as we teach and guide them through life. The little milestones along the way such as learning the word no …

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Bonus Highlights Episode with Hal Cruttenden, Zoe Lyons, Rebecca Humphries, Sangeeta Pillai and Kat Lister 18:48

2+ y ago18:48

18:48

In a brief break between live episodes, Rosie presents some recent highlights recorded at Brighton Spiegeltent, Poplar Union and Green Man festival. Please note that the clip of Kat Lister at Green Man is a little quieter than the others due to the nature of recording at festivals. You can now follow The Breakup Monologues on Instagram @breakupmono…

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Live from Chapter Arts - with Eleri Morgan and Dan Thomas 49:00

2+ y ago49:00

49:00

In a live episode recorded at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff, Rosie chats to comedians Eleri Morgan and Dan Thomas about separating during a pandemic and sleeping on a table, having bad taste in men as a strategy for not settling down, the relative pros and cons of various dating apps, the number of friends we can have, friendship breakups, the bin…

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My 6yr olds first camping trip - The de-brief 19:40

2+ y ago19:40

19:40

In this episode we discuss my 6 year olds first camping trip as we spent the night testing out my small hiking tent but it seemed the perfect opportunity to take my son for his first camping trip at the beginning of the easter holidays. My 6 year old features as we discuss the good and not so good parts of camping well on this occasion and followin…

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Live from Chapter Arts - with Dean Burnett 51:57

2+ y ago51:57

51:57

In a live episode recorded at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff, Rosie chats to neuroscientist and bestselling author Dean Burnett about stressful life events, how science measures sexual arousal, why female orgasms are easier to record in the lab, the psychological stages of love, the use of psychedelics in sex and relationships, why there’s never be…

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FTHRhood Chlothing - Catch up & partnering with SHOUT 85258 35:48

2+ y ago35:48

35:48

Johnny from FTHRhood clothing brand joins for his second episode, we have a dad catch up talking through Johnny's parenting challenges and wins since we last spoke. Then Johnny updates us on FTHRhood clothing and their recent partnership with the mental health charity SHOUT. If you would like to listen back to our first conversation please see epis…

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Live from Poplar Union - with Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Gráinne Maguire 49:24

2+ y ago49:24

49:24

In a live episode recorded at Poplar Union, Rosie chats to comedians and podcasters Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Gráinne Maguire about unrequited love, how our early crushes set the template for our adult relationships, whether it’s ok to fancy other people when you’re in a relationship, marriage and how we escape being defined by it, nostalgia for c…

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Introducing Last Exit On Mainstream A new show from Jamie & Rob 34:04

2+ y ago34:04

34:04

Here's a treat! The latest episode of our other podcast Last Exit on Mainstream: A Pop Culture Adjacent Podcast. If you enjoy this episode please head over and subscribe in your app, future shows will be covering topics such as The 27 Club, Movie adaptations of video games and Pro Wrestling. So Subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Spotify here https://po…

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Live from Poplar Union - with Rebecca Humphries and Annie Lord 48:27

2+ y ago48:27

48:27

In a live episode recorded at Poplar Union, Rosie chats to authors Rebecca Humphries and Annie Lord about their books Why Did You Stay? and Notes on Heartbreak, reclaiming your narrative after breaking up in the public eye, how intoxicating love can be in the early days of a relationship, why we stay in relationships when we are no longer happy, ga…

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Parenting Rewards & Challenges 15:08

2+ y ago15:08

15:08

In this episode i share some my own parenting rewards & challenges of recent times from taking the kids on a weekend away with us for our wedding anniversary to a family day out to the local agricultural college to watch the lambing. The parenting rewards & challenges blog - Click Here My podcast & project links - Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon…

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Dad chat, toddler bedtimes, parent guilt & Hobbies with Toby 1:01:13

2+ y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

In this episode i chat with Toby about dad life, parent guilt, toddler bedtime routines, dads social isolation, half term and hobbies. Toby also has his own podcast Hopposites attract, reviewing craft beer and breweries links below. Talking Dad social media links - https://www.instagram.com/talkingdaduk1/ https://twitter.com/Talkingdaduk1 https://w…

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Is it half term again 25:09

2+ y ago25:09

25:09

Talking Dad - The podcast where we discuss all things Dad, parenting, mental health & lifestyle. In this episode i provide a round up of what has been going on for me and my family, type in a few questions to the AI and discuss the answers. To summarise this episode contains, how time flies, kids off school ( half term ) bedtime routines and weanin…

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42. Preparing for paternity leave ( Top Tips ) 17:11

2+ y ago17:11

17:11

Talking Dad UK the podcast where we discuss all things dad. In this episode i share some of my top tips in preparing for paternity leave. Whether your a parent already or expecting your first you can get involved with this, sharing your tips, experiences and expectations find us on socials below. This idea of creating shorter solo episodes based on…

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41. Q & A with host Jamie 30:21

2+ y ago30:21

30:21

Talking Dad UK - The podcast where we discuss all things Dad. Guest co-host Rob Jones takes over the hosting seat in this episode and with the help of an AI bot generates some questions for ' Talking dad ' Jamie to answer about parenting and fatherhood, also some questions about the plans for the podcast in the coming year. * Please consider follow…

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Advent Calendar Countdown - with Zoe Lyons, Hal Cruttenden and Bibi Lynch 1:07:30

2+ y ago1:07:30

1:07:30

To count down to Christmas, Rosie has raided The Breakup Monologues archives to celebrate some of her favourite episodes that you might’ve missed first time around.In a live episode recorded at Brighton Spiegeltent, Rosie chats to comedians Zoe Lyons and Hal Cruttenden plus podcaster Bibi Lynch about separating during a pandemic, living in a friend…

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