She's a Rec'

In the season three finale Lauren is joined by BAFTA winning, Tracy Beaker starring, life advice giving Mia McKenna-Bruce! She shares everything she can (aka very little) about the upcoming Beatles film, offers up a record amount of recommendations and delivers an answer to the age-old question; is it better to work with children or animals? And as if that wasn't enough from the final guest of the...

Fraser Clan assemble! This week Lauren and her Outlander partner in crime look back on a decade together on and off-screen. Speaking ahead of the season eight premiere in New York the duo reminisce about first meeting at a script read-though, how they became "genuinely great friends" and try to remember how many children their characters are supposed to have. Along the way they discuss behind-the-...

It's a Most Favoured reunion as Lauren catches up with co-star Alexander Arnold. They discuss what it was like on set, what happened at the after-party and how the show made them fall back in love with acting. There's also time for Alex to explain how he landed his break-out roll in Skins and why his dog's alter ego is a Community Support Officer. Alex's recs are... 1. The Secret History (Donna Ta...

This week Lauren is joined by a former MP you’d actually want to go for a pint with. At the age of 20 Mhairi Black became the youngest member of the UK’s House of Commons since 1832. At 25 she accidentally ignored Lauren's invites to be a guest on She's A Rec (twice). Strap in for as they finally sit down for fascinating conversation straddling politics, birds of prey and famous sunken as Mhairi d...

It's a Glaswegian love-in this week as we welcome musician, model and soon-to-be your favourite Scottish front woman Lucia Fairfull. Lauren and Lucia take a nostalgic trip through the streets of Glasgow (via some pretty horrible Scottish phrases) to bring you an assortment of life choices and recommendations that is dripping in more Scottish heritage than a can of IRN-BRU wearing a kilt on Burns n...

Actor, bull rider, American football player, personal trainer; this week's guest Alex Fine has lived many lives. Riding the coattails of a BAFTAs induced hangover Alex dives into anecdotes about his life on and off screen, being introduced to Lauryn Hill by his mum and an eclectic gym playlist. There's also time to find out about how he ended up in LA County Jail for three days by mistake, obvious...

This week we're off to Lauren's motherland for a catch up with your next favourite musician/ person in general (she is, trust us) su i think. Join us in the highlands for a chat the covers alllll the ground from early musical influences and doing whatever it takes to follow your dreams, to the art of not giving a f*** what other people think. su's recommendations… Rec one: Tangerine (starring Kita...

During a career that includes Sex Education, Barbie and SAS Rogue Heroes, this week's guest Connor Swindells was only ever working towards one role; being Lauren Lyle's on-screen husband in The Bombing of Pan Am 103. It was there that the duo bonded over coffee machines, cats (aka "babies") and a tour of a crematorium that "changed everything". Thankfully they also share a love of great female-fro...

This week Lauren is joined by BAFTA Rising star nominee Posy Stirling. They discuss how her latest film Lollipop has gone on to be so much more than an acting role and where she sees her career heading next. And of course, there’s a sprinkling of great recommendations including her super-fan moment with an up and coming musician. But buckle up rec heads, things are about to get sad. Posy’s recomme...

This week we're joined by a breath of fresh air in human form; Lindsey Holland. From heartbreak to surfing, amazing music discoveries to handsome strangers leaving notes on car windscreens Lauren dives into Lindsey's journey from being lost in London to total Cornwall babe /surf retreat leader/ general force of nature. Sit back and unlock some brand new life goals... if you want them that is, if n...

Another week, another wildly tasteful recommendations for you. This time from the mind of acting’s, comedy’s, literature’s, the internet’s very own Harry Trevaldwyn. Lauren’s dangerously talented pal (and kissing practice partner) covers some serious ground from how terrible he’d be at The Traitors, to “rocking out” in a fairly embarrassing way at a HAIM show and gifting his favourite books to cas...

Comedian, writer, actor, poet, generally excellent man Tim Key joins Lauren for a brilliantly eclectic set of recommendations from films, theatre, clowning and beyond. Along the way they explore Tim's highs and lows on stage (including the time he forgot his lines), how he joined the world of Alan Partridge and the years he spent trying to bring The Ballad of Wallis Island to life. Lauren also get...

She's A Rec returns with a visit from the show's first ever guest and Outlander co-star Caitriona Balfe. From Outlander final season goss and growing up on screen, to parenthood and some stunning cultural recommendations that have helped shape Caitriona's life on and off set they cover some serious ground. We are SO back! Caitriona's recommendations were... Babyteeth (Shannon Murphy) Orbital: A No...

Running for you life is something many of us cannot fathom. Waad Al Kataeb has documented her journey to freedom and shown us a glimps into a woman at war. Winning a BAFTA as a result.  In this live episode with Lauren, her and Waad sat down in the Choose Love building with an audience of wonderful people to discuss why she is trying to change how we perceive refugees, what it means to be thrust i...

BONUS EPISODE, Lauren is in Los Angeles with Triathlete, Oscar & BAFTA-winning writer of Netflix’s All Quiet on the Western Front. Days after The 95th Academy Awards they discuss the biggest tools you need to succeed in this life and how to pursue success even when everything feels against you. Lesley tells Lauren about her life as a professional athlete and why it gave her such good training for...

SEASON 2 FINALE! You guys asked for them and what better way to end than with two of my 200 year old mates from out hit TV show Outlander. This has been an incredible season and we wanted to end it with a bang. Stories of life on set, our auditions and Johns time in Trainspotting 2. We get into what it means to be in love, the best lessons on life and rec's galore. Thank you so much for joining me...

Lauren sits down with Christina Perri and they discuss life after losing a child as Christina so tragically went through in 2020. Christina rose to fame with A Thousand Years on the Twilight soundtrack, got certified Diamond with BILLIONS of views, and has gone on to experience motherhood. A truly moving episode discussing how music saved her in those dark times as well as the incredible life she...

This week Lauren sits down with the coolest of them all actress and new lead of HBO's House of The Dragon, Olivia Cooke. Despite the show being shrouded in secrecy we get a few BTS! Lauren and Liv get into all the best break up albums, all the best famous people Liv has worked with in her insane career from Sound of Metal to Bates Motel, and why tarot cards have told them they are going to die. It...

Nadia Whittome is the youngest member of parliament in British government and she has a very unique perspective on ruling the country. Lauren and Nadia discuss the her journey into one of the most powerful institutions in the world, lessons she's learned so far, and why FKA twigs is her icon. Tune in for a peek into one of the most exciting and unusual world's that it's so rare to take a glimpse a...

Lauren is joined by her good mate and love song genius Matt Maltese for episode 6! They get into what really goes down in the music industry, dating stories and the best 15 minute album to add to your playlist. This is the shows first full episode with a dude! If you can believe it get listening.  Host: Insta @laurenlyle7 and @shesarec Twitter @Llaurenlyle To get in touch or advertise email shesar...

The Clooney to her Pitt, a riot of an episode this week with Lauren's TV wife, writer of her new show and actress, Emer Kenny. Lauren and Emer discuss all things making a new TV show together, dating drama stories and unexpected rec's to fill your catalogue. A big request of an episode and a hilarious one.  To advertise on this podcast email shesarecstudios@gmail.com or visit Advertisecast.  Hoste...

This week Lauren is joined by the UK's biggest broadcaster Edith Bowman. Edith talks us through her start at MTV all the way to recently interviewing Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. As an absolute professional film and music lover who's also interviewed the Outlander cast a million times, Edith was the perfect She's a Rec' guest to talk all things culture recommendations. She also snuck in...

Double bill guests join Lauren this episode! Best friends and writers Bre and Tahmina delve into the world of food, self love and what it takes to live a fulfilled life not just a busy one. Their rec's will bring you 90's and naughties nostalgia and all the joy, class, and taste that comes with it. An episode to really nourish the soul.  To advertise on this podcast email shesarecstudios@gmail.com...

If you know, you know the biggest new star in British music Rebecca Taylor aka Self Esteem. Giving absolute bombs of wisdom after many years in the industry, love and life, this episode will pull at your heart and soul. As well as being extremely funny with some of the most considered and unlikely rec's yet to add to your creative roster. We get into how much the music and entertainment industry n...

Season two we are back! A bonus 3 guests for the price of two to kick us off! Three of the main cast of Netflix's The Last Kingdom join me in the studio to talk shooting the show, comparing fantasy drama's and what gives each other the ick when it comes to love.  Plus of course a multitude of gorgeous rec's to reignite your culture pot. These are three of my newest a dearest friends and i hope it...