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Ep 237A rather rude Midsomer Murders bingo card (with David Nicholls)

Jane and Fi play a game of Midsomer Murders bingo, naturally. They also discuss elopement, marathons and spitting.Plus, they're joined by author David Nicholls to discuss his new novel 'You Are Here'.You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/663601Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202449 min

Ep 236We do find ourselves in awkward positions... (with Marian Keyes)

Are you keen on democracy? Do you often wonder which friend you'd call in a hostage situation? Do you sometimes just think men are a bit silly? Then today's episode is for you!Jane and Fi are joined by author Marian Keyes, to talk about her new book 'My Favourite Mistake'.You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/663601Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 202451 min

Ep 235Hello everybody, this IS my first rodeo (with John O'Farrell)

Today Jane and Fi get a real telling off for failing to appreciate the art of Morris dancing. They now want to know, what do you use for your thrills and spills? Fi also speaks to author and political campaigner, John O'Farrell, about his latest book 'Family Politics'. You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/663601 Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Hannah QuinnTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 202448 min

Ep 234You shouldn't be hopping in your adult life!

Fi's experienced something traumatic and she needs to get it off her chest. Once that's done, there's more Morris dancing chat, Deliveroo shaming and Jane's making lots of edit demands... Plus, they're joined by businesswoman and philanthropist Martha Lane-Fox about her 'Mountain Mission'. You can donate to Martha's mission here: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/2189/3-peaks-challenge/ You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/663601Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 202439 min

Ep 233Morris dancers give me the willies

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Jane's been attempting to understand the British cultural institution of terrible Saturday night telly, and Fi's pitching an Olympics for the third age. They're joined by actor Jack O'Connell to talk about his role of Amy Winehouse’s husband Blake Fielder-Civil in the new film ‘Back to Black’.You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/663601Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 202444 min

Ep 232I had a FEW scoops

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Jane risks being caught by the paparazzi in a vulgar display of commonalty, while Fi asks: why bother with colonic irrigation when you can just drink vodka?They're joined by Times Radio presenter Stig Abel to talk about his second crime novel 'Death in a Lonely Place'.Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 202448 min

Ep 231I'm plucking at chest hairs here (with Adele Roberts)

"Surprise surprise!" sings Fi in her best Cilla Black voice. Today, Jane and Fi ponder on Tom Dudley's buboes and the dangers of shoddy handwriting. And Fi chats to broadcaster Adele Roberts about her new memoir, 'Personal Best'. Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 202443 min

Ep 230Jane Garvey's Chunky Buts (with Anthony Horowitz)

Jane and Fi are pondering potential future job opportunities and Jane's seemingly ruining any chance of hers... Amongst that, they also discuss rats, celestial events and bin day.Plus, they're joined by author Anthony Horowitz to discuss his latest novel 'Close to Death'.Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 202441 min

Ep 229Stapler to the stars (with Helen Lederer)

Jane and Fi are back together and they're cracking into a bar of Milka, do excuse them... After that, they chat pickles, eclipses and ferry tours. They're joined by comedian Helen Lederer to discuss her new memoir 'Not That I'm Bitter'. Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 202440 min

Ep 228There are so many men at the top of mountains (with Ray Mears)

Today on the merry-go-round of fun that is Off Air, Fi and Jane M are pitching for dating apps to start basing their matches on the state of your kitchen.They're joined by Ray Mears to talk about his new soundscape playlist: 'The Sounds of Adventure'. Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 202446 min

Ep 227Deliveroo My Paperoo (with Arlene Phillips)

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Fi and Jane M have been work-shopping collapsible colander merch. They also chat about Jane's kink of dating people with opposing political views and which actress has the best "old lady hair". Plus, Fi speaks to choreographer Dame Arlene Phillips about directing ‘With All Our Hearts - A Concert Celebrating Over 75 Years of the NHS’. You can purchase a ticket at https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/with-all-our-hearts/. Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202450 min

Ep 226Weaponizing a jacket potato

Jane M's headphones only has sound coming through one ear but it's helping her feel closer to her dad (every cloud...) Fi and Jane M also discuss affairs, mini colanders and petrol stations.Plus, Fi speaks to The Times' Fashion Director Anna Murphy about her book 'Destination Fabulous', which is out now in paperback.Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 202446 min

Ep 225Bottom medicine (with Sara Cox)

Happy Easter! Fi's back but Jane G is now off for a week (keep up!) so Fi and Jane M are here to keep you company this bank holiday Monday. They chat cling film, jet washing and ways France are getting it right. Plus, Jane Garvey spoke to Sara Cox last week about her new novel 'Way Back', which is out now. Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 202449 min

Ep 224I'm just going to lower the tone enormously

It's your last dose of Jane² this week. Today they're doing apologies as well as correcting the record on microwave baked potatoes...The Reverend Kate Bottley is our guest today, talking about her book 'Have a Little Faith'. Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Megan McElroyTimes Radio Producer: Evelyn Salusbury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202440 min

Ep 223Meeting the love of your life in SpudULike

Jane² are bringing you an email special and they tackle all the big questions. What's in their everything drawers? Is Jane G related to Pom Boyd? Will a suppository help with homesickness? Listen to find out. And our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202435 min

Ep 222100% bonk-buster (with Ade Adepitan)

Jane M is experiencing mixed feelings about a certain former prime minister and Jane G is having none of it. They also cover Balham, women-only clubs and M&S changing rooms.Plus, presenter and wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan joins Jane G to discuss his new documentary 'Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure'.And our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 202445 min

Ep 221Dancing in quite a narcissistic way

Fi's off this week so we've got some good old fashioned Jane² fun for your Monday evening. They discuss new age camping, good funerals and successful siblings. Plus, Jane G speaks to Dr. Michael Mosley about his book '4 Weeks to Better Sleep'. And our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202445 min

Ep 220Retinue of Flunkies (with Gino D'Acampo)

It's Fi's last day before she's off a week and emotions are high! Before she jets off to East London, they discuss vaping, owning your urges and Freemasonry.Plus, Celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo joins Fi to campaign for Food Waste Action week.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 202439 min

Ep 219It's time to think of Jane.

The pilot light is on. Welcome. Today, Jane and Fi discuss hedgehogs, the Kate-o-meter and Irish funerals. Plus, journalist Jenny Kleeman discusses her new book 'The Price of Life'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202446 min

Ep 218Leslie Phillips with knobs on (with Geoff Norcott)

Jane and Fi discuss a new potential business venture, but it does need a bit of work... They also cover skiving, 3 wick candles and boarding schools. ALSO, listen out for the next book club pick!!!! Plus, Geoff Norcott joins to discuss his new documentary 'Is University Really Worth It?' If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202451 min

Ep 217Nostalgic smells of a phone box...

Wishing you a happy St Gertrude’s Day! Jane and Fi discuss that plus Digbeth bus station, career changes and foreign exchanges. Plus, Fi speaks to domestic abuse survivor Richard Spencer about his new Channel 5 documentary 'My Wife, My Abuser: The Secret Footage'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202448 min

Ep 216Several socks short of a drawer (with David Baddiel and Sayeeda Warsi)

Jane and Fi are talking LinkedIn, koalas taking themselves to hospital and why you should never trust a bank.They're joined by David Baddiel and Sayeeda Warsi to talk about their new podcast 'A Jew And Muslim Go There'If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202445 min

Ep 215In the factual sin bin (with Jay Blades)

Jane and Fi tackle the big questions in this episode: Is Taylor Swift an only child? Where is the dullest place in Europe? And how many more cricket puns do they have left in them? Only one way to find out...Plus, they're joined by furniture restorer and television presenter Jay Blades. Jay Blades will showcase a new generation of makers this weekend at The Pickle Factory in Bermondsey.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202449 min

Ep 214I'll sleep on a slinky given half a chance (with Tom Allen)

Jane has to run off to do big business things with the big boss but, before she gets plucked from the studio, Jane and Fi discuss gentle folk, frozen peas and cat litter. Plus, they're joined by comedian Tom Allen to discuss *Deep Breath* his new Virgin Radio show, his stand-up tour 'Completely', his upcoming BBC documentary 'My Big Gay Wedding' and 'The Apprentice: You’re Fired'.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202448 min

Ep 313Two women in the prime of their lives (with Linda Robson)

There's more extracts from the fruitful genre of 'celebrity non-fiction' so listen out for that... Jane and Fi also discuss compressed meat, foreign exchange experiences and the correct pronunciation of Penelope Cruz. Plus, they're joined by actor and presenter Linda Robson to discuss her memoir 'Truth Be Told: Tales from a Baggy Mouth'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 202443 min

Ep 312A brioche operating in a dirty mac with a funny hat

It's the eve of International Women's Day and Jane and Fi are besides themselves! We hope you're feeling empowered... In this giddy episode, Fi runs off barefoot, there's another extract from Simon Bates' memoir and Jane and Fi navigate a cul de dac of wokeness. Plus, they're joined by CEO and founder of Mumsnet Justine Roberts. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 202446 min

Ep 311Strut, pose, maybe seduce

Your emails have been pouring in (which we really appreciate!) so we had no choice but to bring you a very special, emails only, episode. Jane and Fi cover hot tubs, Spanish diets and International Women's Day. Plus, Fi brings you a very unique reading... If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi  Assistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 202438 min

Ep 310Be more like me, be more patronising (with Ruby Wax)

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Raye, if you're listening to this podcast, you have a new fan in Jane Garvey! Congratulations! Everyone else listening to this podcast, we hope you enjoy it too! Jane and Fi tackle Jane Austen, frozen peas and the Freedom Pass. Plus, they're joined by comedian and actor Ruby Wax to discuss her tour ‘I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was'. Tickets are on sale now and the paperback of her memoir of the same name is out on the 4th of April. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 202440 min

Ep 309Sailing across a sea of ignorance

Jane needs to get her headphones plugged in first but once she has they discuss Austrian spas, re-using frozen peas and womanhood.Plus, they're joined by actor Tom Walker to discuss his satirical character Jonathan Pie and his tour 'Heroes & Villains' with two weeks in the West End at the Duke Of Yorks Theatre. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 202448 min

Ep 308Book Club - An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good

Jane and Fi are back with their fourth book club - and this one is causing some revelations...An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good is written by Helene Tursten, who joins Jane and Fi to talk about creating her character, Maud. Thank you so much for your engagement and interaction. We hope you'll join us for the next one.Get your suggestions in at: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202436 min

Ep 307Honestly, it makes me tingle

Jane has just about finished her three hour salad, and in the meantime Fi's been worrying about baths being anywhere but the bathroom. They're joined by Zak and Jules, Award-winning presenters of the podcast Life After Prison - run by the Prison Radio Association.  If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 29, 202438 min

Ep 306Birthday Boxing Day!

It's the day after Fi's birthday and there's much to debrief. Jane and Fi discuss biting your tongue at work, following cat wee and koalas with koalas. Plus, they're joined by podcast host and Head of Investigation at Tortoise, Alexi Mostrous to discuss his latest podcast 'Who Trolled Amber?' If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202452 min

Ep 305Abundant paraphernalia on the bed (with Cathy Newman)

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Welcome to this VERY special episode of Off Air... It's Fi's birthday! Woo! Sadly, Barbara the cat didn't get the memo and has been leaving Fi undesirable gifts around the house... Jane and Fi also discuss political dandruff, designer vaginas and stale Freddos. Plus, they're joined by Times Radio and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman to discuss her latest book 'The Ladder'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 202446 min

Ep 304Identification of the chin hairs (with Davina McCall)

Fi had a PAL-AV-UH in Brighton and Jane doesn't have much sympathy. Once they move past that, they chat estate agent pictures, pensions and star signs. Plus, they're joined by TV presenter and menopause advocate Davina McCall. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202442 min

Ep 303Alexa, get me a fella! (with Oti Mabuse)

Jane and Fi have a small confession about their intro into the guest today - hang around until the end of the episode to hear that. They also chat long babies, hair removal and life in the 'fast Jane'. They're joined by professional dancer Oti Mabuse to discuss T-levels and her career. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202440 min

Ep 302A terrifying 183% (with Richard Hammond)

Jane nearly chokes on a piece of seaweed but once she's past that, they discuss eradicated dandruff, sourdough and penis enlargement. They're joined by Richard Hammond to discuss the penultimate episode of his Amazon Prime show - 'The Grand Tour: Sand Job'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202445 min

Ep 301What happens if my skirt just falls off? (with John Torode)

Jane and Fi are getting kicked out of the studio so Fi puts herself on 1.5x speed. Before that happens, they discuss meconium memories, characterful knees and M&S underwear. They're joined by celebrity chef John Torode MBE to discuss his new ITV show 'John & Lisa's Food Trip Down Under'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 202434 min

Ep 300Are you wearing your girdle? (with Tim Key)

Fi is back! Jane is thrilled... can't you tell? And they've got lots of your emails to get through. They chat undergarments, scams and undesirable golden arches. They're joined by actor, comedian and poet Tim Key to discuss his new collection of poems 'Chapters'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202449 min

Ep 299He's got mice down his trousers

Jane G and Jane M have been told to 'keep it tight' on today's podcast, but they still have time to discuss welcome home cheese, the pros and cons of bra sex and the arrival of spring in the form of their personal crocus, Fi.They're joined by James Timpson, CEO at Timpson, about his new book 'The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-down Management.'If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202445 min

Ep 298Have you ever seen a nun at reformer pilates? (with Rosie Jones)

Jane M is recovering from the leg wobbles while tensions run high between Jane G and producer Kate over some sound effects.They're joined by comedian Rosie Jones to hear about her tour: Triple Threat.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] - but PLEASE don't send us pictures of your placenta!Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202439 min

Ep 297I just said quite loaded things like 'I gave birth to you' (with Caroline Quentin)

Jane² is back with a bang, talking all things dead fox, Taylor Fever, and very large births. Caroline Quentin is our big guest today; actor, and now author of 'Drawn to the Garden'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Megan McElroy Times Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202445 min

Ep 296Nobel Prize for Podcasting

Jane G is reunited with Jane M and they're asking all the big questions: Would you bag up a dead fox and put it out with the bins? Are Tories really taller than Labour supporters? Can a condom ever be romantic?They're joined by Nobel Prize winning biologist Katalin Karikó to discuss her memoir 'Breaking Through: My Life in Science'If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202444 min

Ep 295Comfortable and cosy, or sexy and scintillating?

It's Friday and we're in your feed....it can only mean one thing: a very special, emails only, episode of Off Air.Jane and Fi talk pet cams and late in life friendships; and they answer the nation's burning question: can you still buy beef consommé? Plus, Jane gives some unsolicited ramekin advice, involving nuts.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi  Assistant Producer: Megan McElroy Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 202439 min

Ep 294The smut-o-meter will be taking a battering

Fi's a bit giddy because she's going on holiday. Both are very much looking forward to the weekend, but not before this episode of Off Air hits your feed. Today we're talking big babies, dentistry, and our most prized possessions.  Jane and Fi are joined by How to Win an Election's Polly Mackenzie. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfi  Assistant Producer: Megan McElroy Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 202454 min

Ep 293It was a dizzy old crowd...

Jane and Fi are reliving their worst interview moments, discussing unremarkable genitalia and reviewing the London theatre scene. They're joined by Calvin Wayman, presenter of the podcast Cultured. He tells Jane and Fi about growing up in a cult with 5 parents and 44 siblings. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 202447 min

Ep 292I've left my emotional voicemail on (with Prue Leith)

Jane and Fi have accidentally recommended a podcast they've never listened to, which gets them talking about seances, having a 'PBV friend' and losing your dicker.They're joined by Bake Off Judge Prue Leith to talk about The Times Health Summit, Sandi Toksvig's knitted friends and more.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 202445 min

Ep 291Steady yourself against something firm (with Tracy-Ann Oberman)

Jane's got some time to kill, so she and Fi are asking what the point of shopping is, talking about how to break into a so-called tight-knit community, and coming up with a very unusual version of Kafka's Metamorphosis. They're joined by actor Tracy-Ann Oberman to talk about her starring role as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice 1936.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 202439 min

Ep 290I'm still firmly anti cruise (with Tim Marshall)

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Jane and Fi are live at Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show, reassuringly close to Jane's house in West London. The pair discuss their dream holidays, granny daycare, lady beards and they celebrate quiet dad jobs. They're joined by Tim Marshall at the travel show. He discusses his new book 'The Future of Geography: How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Megan McElroy Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 202441 min

Ep 289I really have lost my sense of direction if I'm on Grindr

Jane and Fi are trying to keep up with all the latest app trends and have renamed themselves 'Jn Grvy + F Glvr'. Whilst we wait and see if that sticks, we're also talking lady beards, paper bags, and much needed cockerel updates. They're joined by the sailor Tracy Edwards MBE. She was just 26 when she skippered the first all woman crew in the Whitbread Round the World Race 1989. She tells us what her boat Maiden is up to now... If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Megan McElroy Times Radio Producer: Anthony Cheng Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 202446 min

Ep 288The worst men in the world favour a golf caddy (with Candace Bushnell)

In this episode, Jane and Fi decide they should be off doing their PhDs, considering their excellent grasp of detail. But before we get there, we go through the latest on films, birth memories, and parenting qualms. They're also joined by the “real-life Carrie Bradshaw”, Candace Bushnell: journalist, author, and creator of Sex and the City. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Megan McElroyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202445 min