Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones

Been There Done That Got The Podcast

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Are you beyond giving a toss about what people think? Then my friends, you are officially one of us! Every Monday and Thursday, join neighbours & mates, tall potty-mouthed stylist Kat Farmer & short Scouse journalist Marianne Jones, as they wang on about inappropriate crushes, misbehaving hormones and fashion disasters. All while attempting to balance in a mid-heel over the banana skins of life. Follow us on Instagram @gotthepodcast Artwork Photography by Mark Harrison

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Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones

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Gen Z slang, mid-life tattoos and too many bras. We’ve really ‘hit different’ this week… 09.03.2023 1:09:30

This week Kat and Marianne discuss the phrases Gen X are using to connect with the youngsters, why Marianne is clinging onto her 31 bras - and what Kat’s new midlife crisis tattoo should be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tweakments, the point of tribute bands and why are we supposed to reinvent ourselves at our “middle-age”? 02.03.2023 1:04:12

This week Kat and Marianne discuss midlife maths, why jacuzzis are all kinds of wrong and whether injectables are any different to hair dye and teeth straightening... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mortifying WhatsApp chats, are you an outcast if you wear a floral midi and do French women really look better than us Brits? 23.02.2023 54:51

This week Kat and Marianne get worked up over WhatsApp, are puzzled by the ditzy floral dress ban and say non merci at being pitted against our chic French sisters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Age, beauty and the 'too-far-face' is the heated debate of the week. Plus, different book tastes and why we're praying for Phil Collins weather. It's all cracking off! 16.02.2023 49:09

This week Kat and Marianne disagree on whether looking good 'for your age' is a compliment, disagree (as usual) on what makes a good read, and whinge about our winter wardrobes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Embarrassing ‘down there’ hair confessions, why Valentine’s Day leaves us cold and unpopular opinions about a hit crime drama… 09.02.2023 57:04

This week Kat & Marianne debate intimate waxing (warning: you will never feel the same about Leo Sayer), rip into Valentine’s Day and disagree on bras. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sexy trousers, why it takes a lot of make-up to look natural and why is everyone so triggered? 02.02.2023 56:36

This week Kat and Marianne are taking offence at everyone being offended, counting the number of products it takes to look understated - and getting in a sweat over active wear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does her bum look 50?, finding the one at an orgy party, clothes we’re not supposed to wear and getting the ick… 26.01.2023 1:09:08

A slightly longer pod this week as Kat and Marianne raise a glass to Kat’s big 5-0, debate the pros and cons of banning cake from the workplace and celebrate wearing what the heck they like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new porn that’s getting women hot under the collar, Kat’s midlife crisis of an outfit and why Gen Z are laughing at our emojis 19.01.2023 46:30

This week Kat and Marianne get into a lather over audio porn, wonder if their emojis are sending the wrong message and raise an eyebrow over Kat’s squeaky new leggings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are diets dead? Would you buy a sex toy from the high street? Should kids be made to study maths? 12.01.2023 49:24

This week Kat and Marianne are dying of embarrassment at the thought of buying a vibrator from Boots, reminiscing about diets of the past and debating why The Apprentice contestants still dress like they’re in the 80s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're suffering from Post Traumatic January Disorder, discussing no alcohol (can we do damp instead of dry?), taking the decorations down early and whether crisps count as one of your five-a-day. 05.01.2023 40:50

This week Kat and Marianne compromise with damp rather than dry January, discuss having birthdays in the worst months of the year and moan about 'suddenly summer' fashion... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terrible TV recommendations, going out vs staying in on the last night of the year and half-hearted New Year resolutions. Happy Twixmas! 29.12.2022 57:00

It's Twixmas! This week Kat and Marianne reveal their half-hearted New Year's resolutions, relive the best and worst parties of their lives and announce their inspirational words of 2023 (all of them George Michael related). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hangovers from hell, munching on motorway service station food and festive songs we love (bring on the Shakin' Stevens!). Merry Christmas everyone... 22.12.2022 36:38

This week Kat and Marianne are regretting the night before, belting out (badly) the Christmas songs we love and debating the pros and cons of balaclavas and pork scratchings. Preferably not together.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christmas films we love and hate (Does Die Hard count?), sudden cold snap fashion and what to buy for hard-to-please kids. 15.12.2022 56:02

This week Kat and Marianne list the festive films we love, hate, and pretend to have seen. Plus, why dressing for a big freeze gets right on our mitts, and the Christmas shopping mantra Kat swears by… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are Christmas cards pointless? Which weird ‘other half’ habits drive you insane? And is it acceptable to go to the Panto without kids?! So many festive questions… 08.12.2022 56:59

This week Kat and Marianne disagree on the sending of Christmas cards, debate the pros & cons of giving ‘experiences’ as gifts and ask if it’s OK to go to the Panto without kids (oh no it isn’t/oh yes it is?)… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Family food fights, our favourite festive perfumes and why swearing is officially good for you…Holy #%*! 01.12.2022 50:04

This week Kat and Marianne debate whether having Christmas dinner in the pub is ever a good idea, reveal their top festive fragrances - and get all potty-mouthed (well, Kat does) over a new report on swearing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rude dinner party guests, the best beauty advent calendars and why astrology is big again… 24.11.2022 59:34

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones dine out on the correct dinner party etiquette, weigh up the contents of our beauty advent calendars & disagree over astrology (Aquarian vs Leo - who gets your vote?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The festive food we hate, the drink trend we’re knocking back - and getting a tad overexcited about an evening with Abba. Mamma Mia! 17.11.2022 47:28

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones are in a pickle over the new food trends, have gone early on their favourite Christmas tipple and are cracking open the sequins for a big Abba night out. Having the time of their lives! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going too soon on the Christmas tree, the TV binges that are keeping us going and Kat’s party dressing secret… 10.11.2022 55:11

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones disagree about when to put up the stuff Christmas tree, round up the TV programmes keeping them stuck to the sofa & debate whether party outfits have had their day… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The truth about burnout, whether having your colours ‘done’ is nonsense, and our unofficial midlife lust list… 03.11.2022 49:31

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones discuss the truth about burnout, debate why fashion editors are yet again telling us to avoid wearing black, and reveal their secret midlife lust list. Gird your loins, people… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forgotten passwords, fashion imposter syndrome & flights full of screaming kids. Oh, the joy! 27.10.2022 45:22

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones get in a fury over forgotten passwords, celebrate being too old for ‘fashion imposter syndrome’ and ask whether you’d pay extra to fly child-free… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Make-up mishaps, Kat’s empty sock drawer & feelgood sayings we hate… 20.10.2022 46:08

This week mates and neighbours Kat Farmer and Marianne Jones debate the downsides of leaving the house bare-faced, why Live, Laugh, Love mantras should be banned and Kat’s strange relationship with socks… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kat’s controversial new knickers, our favourite showbiz moments from the past - and should politicians ever wear trainers? 13.10.2022 40:52

This week mates & neighbours Kat Farmer & Marianne Jones are chatting new knickers, reminiscing about favourite showbiz moments and debating whether politicians should ever wear trainers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Menopause merriment, hello to air fryers & shops we wish were still here… 06.10.2022 42:02

This week mates & neighbours Kat Farmer & Marianne Jones are in a sweat about the menopause, debating air fryers and getting misty-eyed over high-street shops we miss… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turkey neck, Christmas crisps in September & hairdresser chat… 29.09.2022 33:40

This week friends & neighbours, influencer Kat Farmer and editor Marianne Jones are chewing over Christmas crisps in September, inappropriate hairdresser chat & the trials of a turkey neck… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reverse SAD disorder, wild water swimming & Mercury in Retrograde - the world’s gone mad! 22.09.2022 28:02

Join Kat & Marianne as they wang on from their shed about news, views and sometimes (quite a lot actually), shoes… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices