Get A Grip with Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison

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Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison are done being told to pipe down, calm down… or “get a grip.”

Instead, they’ve flipped the script - Get A Grip is their unapologetic podcast group chat where nothing’s off-limits. From the messy realities of womanhood to celeb gossip, wild headlines and the everyday dramas we’re all muddling through, Angela and Vicky are loud, proud and completely unfiltered.

Every week, they’re laughing, oversharing and getting real, while dragging you, their beloved Gagglers, right into the chaos.

Got an awkward dilemma? A situation you’ve nailed? Something you desperately need a grip on? Sling it their way on Whatsapp or slide into our DM's!

Basically, it’s the funniest, most honest group chat you’ll ever be part of.

Get A Grip every Tuesday and Thursday, watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Yesterday · 34 min
Stop Fearing Your Forties!
Angela's shopping for her midlife crisis car, Vicky's counting down to 40, and together they're calling bullshit on the idea that your best years are behind you when you turn 40! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday · 19 min
We Did A Friendship Test... And It Was BRUTAL!
Angela and Vicky put their friendship personalities to the test after discovering there are eight different types of friends we all need in our lives... And their results are brutally accurate! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 30 · 31 min
Never Mix Friend Groups!!
In an unusual turn of events, Angela is celebrating sport after County Mayo finally broke their 75-year curse, while Vicky questions whether men crying over football might actually be their healthiest emotional outlet. Then, inspired by the new drama Five-Star Weekend, the conversation turns to female friendships. Should you ever mix your friendship groups? Is it flattering or frustrating when your friends become friends without you? And where's the line between feeling left out... and having a genuine frenemy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 28 · 19 min
You'd Look Better If You Smiled, HUN.
One incredible listener's clap back on a disastrous date has us all reaching for the best ways to shut down patronising behaviour and celebrating the Gagglers' random acts of queendom! Plus, why talking openly about periods could be one of the most important changes this generation is making. It’s the small things around the house that give Angela and Vicky satisfaction, from a weekly game of food tetris to making sure everything in the bathroom is looking just right. If the small details matter to you, then get yourself some who gives a crap bamboo toilet paper! #Ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 23 · 25 min
Are We Jealous of Lonely People?
Angela and Vicky are asking the question nobody expected… are loneliness influencers making being alone look desirable? From cosy nights in with a microwave meal to having nobody else’s opinions to consider, could doing absolutely nothing actually be the ultimate luxury? Plus, Angela reveals the unexpectedly invasive facial that left her feeling traumatised… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 21 · 18 min
What Brings Us Joy?
Angela and Vicky open up the GAG chat to hear the little things that instantly lift your mood, from infectious laughter and comfort food to the pure bliss of cancelled plans. Plus, the ladies dive into love languages and somehow end up down a very unexpected rabbit hole involving nuns... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 16 · 27 min
Is It Time To Ditch Our Phones On Holiday?
Vicky has a confession… she's fallen victim to the performative holiday. From airport outfits to beach clubs, dinner reservations and content planning, when did going on holiday become another full-time job? The ladies unpack social media's grip on travel, why everyone's chasing the perfect Euro summer, and whether it's time to ditch the itinerary, put the phone away, and actually relax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 14 · 19 min
Let That RAGE Out Gagglers!!
Angela and Vicky are basking in the afterglow of meeting so many Gagglers in Sheffield, and as incredible evening of unbridled feminine (plus Jim) rage. Speaking of rage, after Daryl shared her frustrations with her husband on stage, they open up the opportunity for a collective scream to the group chat - and as always, the Gagglers have delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 9 · 55 min
Get A Grip Live: Bras Off!
The bras are officially OFF at the first ever Get A Grip live show! Angela and Vicky design the ultimate feminist commune, rank a few men on the Man-o-meter, dive headfirst into the history of feminism, and end up collecting bras in giant papier-mâché boobs... all in front of a room full of Gagglers. 🎥 You can watch the live show now on BBC iPlayer. Just search Crossed Wires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 7 · 13 min
We're DONE With People Pleasing
Angela and Vicky are coming to you live(ish) from the floor of a packed train to Sheffield, proving that glamour really is a state of mind. After Angela's family fire cleansing ritual, the Gagglers share the things they'd happily chuck straight into the flames. Plus, one listener's emotional voice note about childbirth has us all reaching for the tissues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 2 · 42 min
Should Men Be Tracking Our Periods??
The internet thinks men should be tracking women's periods, and Angela and Vicky have plenty to say about it. The ladies get into our ever-changing hormones, menstrual myths, and why we should all be prescribing chocolate and giving women the grace they rarely give themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 30 · 17 min
Hot Girl Summer Is Dead... Feral Summer Is In
Forget Hot Girl Summer... Angela and Vicky are declaring 2026 the summer of doing whatever the hell you want. Whether that's embracing your feral era, surviving the school holidays, getting a hot divorce or simply putting yourself first, the Gagglers share the vibes they're taking into the season. Plus, the fairy porn debate rages on as Angela gets an introduction to bat wings and Ercan gets the ACOTAR treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 25 · 38 min
Football AND Fatherhood??
Continuing our recent streak of good men, Big Red and VP are pleased to find that Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku has been widely supported by fellow players for his decision to leave the Men's Fifa World Cup briefly to be at his wife's side for the birth of their first child. Less pleasing has been the response from some of the media - and in particular a female journalist. Why can't we let footballers be dads too? Plus, Angela's had her own serving of excellent men, as her husband throws her the ultimate wedding anniversary surprise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 23 · 16 min
I Aspire To Be A Difficult Woman!
Angela and Vicky have stumbled across the internet's ultimate guide to becoming a more difficult woman, and it's safe to say the suggestions are gloriously unhinged. From booing men in public to refusing to reverse for one, the Gagglers are fully embracing their IDGAF era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 18 · 39 min
Is the Social Media Ban Enough??
Under-16s are being banned from social media, and Angela and Vicky are all here for it. From addictive algorithms and comparison culture to online bullying and the loss of real-life social skills, the ladies unpack the government's proposed ban and ask whether it's long overdue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 16 · 17 min
I'm Taking My AI Chats To The Grave
The Gagglers reveal the things they'd never let anyone see on their phones, including embarrassing calculator histories, secret AI chats and a surprising amount of poo logging. Plus, a listener shares how a simple bikini conversation changed the way she sees her body, while the ladies discuss parasocial relationships, social media spring cleans and the importance of protecting your peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 11 · 31 min
A Round of Applause for the Good Men!
Vicky has finally convinced Angela to enter the world of erotic fairy fiction, and it quickly becomes clear that no real-life man stands a chance against a six-foot winged warrior with emotional depth. Plus, the ladies celebrate the dads behind the viral Pints & Ponytails movement and ask an important question: are we applauding great parenting, or is it time we actually demanded a bit more of EVERY man? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 9 · 18 min
What's Said In The Group Chat... Stays In The Group Chat!
Angela and Vicky are discussing all the things we'd rather keep hidden, from Uber ratings and questionable Claude AI conversations to the contents of the gals group chat that should NEVER, ever see the light of day. The ladies also celebrate loud laughs, singing in supermarket aisles and all the gloriously unfiltered ways women express joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 4 · 36 min
Kylie Minogue Is A Bad B****
We always knew Kylie was the Queen of Pop, but after watching her documentary, Angela and Vicky are here to confirm she's a bad b**** too! Plus they get into the fact that another icon, CMAT, is also going through the rigmarole of hateful trolls who can't stand to see a powerful woman thrive. These ladies deserve their flowers, and Angela and Vicky are here to hand them out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 2 · 16 min
We LOVE A Feral Woman!
It’s all about badass women this week as Miley Cyrus claims her moment on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a new generation of feral female pop stars refuse to play by the rules. Plus, the Gagglers share their own iconic moments, from rescuing dead parties to putting men firmly in their place! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.