Older and Wider Podcast

Avalon

From the writers of the internationally successful Grumpy Old Women, award winning Comedian Jenny Eclair and Producer and Writer Judith Holder deliver Older & Wider, a podcast that offers insight, gossip and general news from the menopausal front and beyond. A podcast worth getting your ears syringed for.

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Today · 48 min
Ep 370. The one with the fugue state
On this week's Older & Wider Jenny and Judith are not feeling themselves! Judith has some swimming bath gripes (and some serious pass-agg behavior!) and Jenny does not want to do another trip to the shops... Whilst Jenny is getting ready for the Trick or Treaters, Judith is holding an anti-Halloween meal plus the pair are getting ready for a photo shoot! There's the usual Culture recs and some expert rice advice from the Owls! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderndwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 23 · 55 min
Ep 369. The one with the teary drive and peri-retirement
On this week's Older & Wider Judith explains why she was brought to tears on her drive to Cornwall, Jenny took Geoff to visit to the ear, nose and throat specialist, and both have had chilly swims! There's a case of grandchild mistaken identity, jelly plates, flu jabs, and a new game 'guess the pie that Jenny made'! All of this plus taste sensations, culture corner and some lovely emails! If you are interested in entering the Simply Business Second Act Entrepreneur Fund, visit: simplybusiness.co.uk/campaign/second-act-entrepreneur-fund/#enter Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 16 · 48 min
Ep 368. The one with the new double act
On this week's podcast Judith shares the details of her recent gym induction and she shows her love for all the half marathon runners! Jenny has some road closure issues, talks homemade pizzas and reveals that her brother Ben has been getting some online attention. Also this week, Judith is back at art class and Jenny has been doing arts and crafts with Arlo. There's taste sensations, some culture recs and a new double act is founded! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 9 · 59 min
Ep 367. The one with the cycling holiday catch up
Head Girl Holder is back from Slovenia and she has much to report - puncture kits, bicycle chains, local food and the two Janes. Jenny has been busy back in London at a decorative fair, Dom Jolly's gig and doing the school pick up. There's lots of culture including some chat about The Great Dictator (the life story of Barbara Cartland), and the Booker long listed, Switzy. All of this plus TV Highlights and some taste sensations. Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram olderwiderpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 2 · 54 min
Ep. 366 The one with a trip to CostCo and Ikea plus Jenny's Halloween Crafts!
On this week's podcast Daisy stands in for Judith while she is on her cycling holiday in Slovenia! Jenny and Podcast Daisy discuss a big day in Daisy's calendar - a trip to Costco and Ikea, whilst Jenny has been busy with Halloween Crafts, a Cornish Rose and an Art trip. They discuss Judith's holiday, the resentment of making a roast dinner, Jenny's trip to Vanessa's House and the dreaded High School Visits! All of this plus a big heap of Culture Corner covering Books, Telly and Film! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 25 · 54 min
Ep. 365 The one with all the taste sensations and a guess at the bill
On this week's podcast Jenny has returned from Cornwall and she shares all her highlights, including some yummy taste sensations. Judith also has some food highlights, including a mouth watering cheese souffle! The pair also discuss Judith's imminent trip away, Autumn telly - including the two big ones; Bake Off and Strictly! There's some Booker Prize chat and lots more in Culture Corner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 18 · 47 min
Ep 364. The one with the mirror at the end of the bed
On this week's podcast Jenny joins us from holiday! The pair discuss Geoff's Birthday, school pick up and theY come to the conclusion that Older & Wider is the equivalent of show and tell. There's unfortunately placed mirrors, Jenny's recovery from a brief illness and some TV success for Phoebe! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 11 · 53 min
Ep 363. The one with the dahlia shield and the onion sweat
On this week's podcast Judith has had some more luck (than last week!) at a Produce Show. Jenny too part in a charity event but is now feel a bit under the weather and shares her concerns over onion smelling sweat. Judith has been very busy on the foreign office website and visited a posh Garden while Jenny got emotional over Arlo's hair cut and Jenny isn't happy. All of this plus some South East London peaches and lots of Culture Corner! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 4 · 57 min
Ep 362. The one with Chipping Norton Man, a silent auction and the first day of school!
On this week's podcast Judith reports back from The Produce Show, (disappointed to say the least) Jenny reveals that she has some of her own art in a silent auction, and they both get competitive over childcare duties. Also this week, it's the Grandson's first few days of school, so they discuss staggered starts and school uniform. There is some homemade horseradish as part of a taste sensation and lots of great culture recs and emails! Get in touch with the podcast: olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 28 · 50 min
Ep 361. The one with the tantrums, house envy and a fifty pence prize!
On this week's Older and Wider Judith reports back after a hangover (caused by one glass of wine!), she explains why she had house envy and she reveals the prizes for the upcoming Produce Show. Jenny is at home with a poorly Arlo and she shares a step by step guide of how to create foam tubes, just one of the Nana activities she has been doing at home. All of this plus a taste sensation, some great culture recommendations and loads of brilliant emails! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 21 · 54 min
Ep 360. The one with the double math pencil case and a bonquette bagsier
Unpredictably Jenny and Judith start this week's podcast discussing pencil cases, math lessons and compasses! They talk about their London meet up and a trip to The Royal Academy, including the Children's Exhibition. Jenny defends her hand bag after Judith rated it a 7.5 and Judith talks us through her brief trip to Ikea, Oxford Street. They also catch up over the weather, the government alarm and of course some great Culture recomendations Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 14 · 51 min
Ep 359. The one with the eclipse and the Chamberlain duties
This week on the pod, Jenny's got a new handbag and Judith has been back to university! Jenny's feeling the effects of the eclipse, but Judith isn't so sure... We've got a health update (complete with a summer foot tip from Judith), a chock-a culture corner and both have a tale for 'Things that have pissed us off this week'! If you would like to get in touch with the podcast email olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 7 · 49 min
Ep 358. The one with The Odyssey and the grommets
This week on the podcast, Jenny is getting used to wearing her new bike helmet (courtesy of Judith) and Judith is considering seeing on her dahlias as the hosepipe ban continues. There are beach read recs, as well as Judith's full review of Nolan's The Odyssey and tales of her canal boat outing! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 31 · 54 min
Ep 357. The one with the cycling advice and the sausage roll
This week on the podcast, Judith is back from Cornwall, having had a disaster at the laundrette and Jenny has been seeing all of the family! They chat all about creative outlets, the Booker Prize longlist and classical music, as well as delving into a new section of the podcast - Tapestry News! Judith's classical recommendation - The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins: https://open.spotify.com/album/1CgJvRQcoKATvHRis0T3He?si=0XwcktIiQP-r8KUShC3bZQ If you would like to get in touch with the podcast email olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 24 · 41 min
Ep 356. The one with the diversion and an M&S pit stop
On this week's podcast the preserved lemon saga continues! Plus, Judith joins us from Cornwall where she is about to spend some time with the twins. Jenny is gearing up for Arlo's Birthday and the pair share anxieties over having their desktop's messed about with! All of this plus some great summer Cultuer Corner, and Judith feeds back on the Classical Music recomedations. You can vote for Older & Wider at this year's Britich Podcast Awards go to britishpodcastawards.com/voting and just type in Older and Wider! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcats noticeboard on instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 17 · 54 min
Ep 355. The one with the preserved lemons and the dreaded portals
On this week's Older and Wider Jenny and Judith discuss preserved lemons, online portals and a fan scam that Jenny was tricked by! They talk about school uniforms, Judith's big sartorial moment AND Judith reveals her connection is to the cast of Grease! All of this plus a lovely dollop of Culture Corner Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 10 · 56 min
Ep 354. The one with the heatwave, sartorial swaps and the travelling dinner party!
This week on the podcast Jenny and Judith survive the heatwave, just! They discuss fans, food, longline knickers and Judith's gorgeous garden! Plus the Traveling Dinner Party is back! Judith reveals what cuisine she served this year and shares her joy over a new skirt but still needs the perfect top! Jenny has had a family gathering, an art fair and has some lovely trousers care of Sainsburys! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 3 · 55 min
Ep 353. The one from La Rochelle (with air conditioning)
This week Jenny joins us from her her holiday on La Rochelle, France! Jenny reveals all about her holiday including jelly fish and how she is finding the French and a medical emergency! Judith reports back after her VERY hot bike ride last week which involved room sharing and stripping down to underwear! To get in touch with the podcast email olderwiderpod@gmail.com To follow the podcast on Instgram go to @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 26 · 40 min
Ep 352. The one with a trip to Holt, a completed 5K and an exciting announcement
Jenny and Judith get together this week not long after Judith managed her charity run which she did brilliantly and didn't stop once! Jenny has had a bonkers weekend full of art and a Q&A in a Spiegeltent which took someone out of a mayonnaise workshop and the pair had a brief meeting in a VERY hot London about their new project! All this plus some great summer book recommendations! If you would like to get in touch with the podcast email olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 19 · 47 min
Ep 351. The one with the lost trousers and the imminent 5k
On this week's podcast Jenny reveals how she was mistaken for a receptionist at an art fair, Judith is getting ready for her 5K charity run and the pair chat about Jenny's screen painting work shop. They also discuss their hypochondria and why Mike won't let Judith in the consultant's office! All this plus some culture corner and some brilliant Owl emails including some swimwear recommendations. If you would like to sponsor Judith click here: Judith Holder is fundraising for Yellow Submarine If you're a new Owl, get in touch! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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