Get A Grip with Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison

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. Se...

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...

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.

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 A...

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 footba...

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.

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.

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 o...

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...

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 informati...

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 a...

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.

A bonus Monday drop for you gagglers - Vicky and Angela are guests on this week's Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams, the podcast from Euromillions from the National Lottery. Joining Sarel in the studio, Big Red and VP are tasked with spending a £200 million jackpot - and let's just say it's light work. From pet translators to dream dinner parties, these are true wildest dreams. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

After the shocking allegations surrounding Married At First Sight, the ladies get into a much bigger conversation about the dark side of reality TV, the pressure of performing for cameras, and why the industry might finally be facing its reckoning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls are reliving their most chaotic girls trip moments as Gagglers send in tales of missed Ibiza flights, mystery hangovers and one VERY questionable hen do mascot. Plus, one listener’s message about wearing a bikini around her daughter hits close to home for Angela, sparking a conversation about body confidence, motherhood and the things kids quietly notice about us. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

The ladies discover the internet’s latest hyper-masculine invention: MAN Cereal. Yes, cereal specifically for "alpha males". Angela shares stories from her Eurovision trip to Vienna, including an array of feathered outfits, and Vicky opens up about trying antidepressants for the first time while dealing with PMDD, and the complicated reality of finally experiencing a quiet mind. Hosted on Acast. S...

We’re deep in the algorithm this week as Gagglers reveal insights from their chaotic feeds. From cheesy food spirals and WWE deep dives to crunchy chiropractor vids and salt rituals... it’s giving unhinged internet soup. Plus, things take a turn into smutty book club territory after one listener sends in a very convincing recommendation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have finally “settled” their legal drama… but nobody’s entirely sure what actually happened. The ladies unpack the internet’s obsession with picking sides, and why women always seem to become the villain. Plus, Angela survives a traumatic seaside incident involving sea urchins and an alarming amount of vinegar, while Vicky gears up for a feral girls’ trip to Dublin....

It’s been a year of telling silly little men where they can go, iconic Vicky-isms (“dripping like an egg sandwich”, anyone?) and Big Red reminding us all to get our vag out to the moon, and the Gagglers are celebrating with us by sending in their favourite Get A Grip moments! Plus, the ladies read an inspiring message from a listener helping young girls get a grip with maths and build confidence i...

It’s officially been one whole year of Get A Grip!! Angela and Vicky are celebrating the only way they know how: with sprinkly cake, chaotic nostalgia and a deep dive into the glory days of being a millennial woman. From disposable cameras and WKDs to dancefloor pull tactics and surviving on one hour’s sleep, the girls are reminiscing about nights out in the noughties. Plus, Angela tells us all ab...

Angela and Vicky are coming in hot with your suggestions for how to live a more whimsical life - from waving at trees to whimsical tattoo designs. Vicky's particularly touched by a note from a gaggler who's reframing the expectations of motherhood, and things take something of a strange turn as conversation turns to Seagull rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicky spills all after her star-studded red carpet moment at the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere, including a surreal run-in with the one and only Donatella Versace. Plus, the ladies unpack David Haye’s controversial comments about women, and they take on the wider debate around “pretty privilege”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After last week's deep dive into so-called tradwife college, Vicky and Angela are turning the tables and asking the Gagglers what courses they'd like to see in a male equivalent... but is it actually just exposing their own internalised misogyny? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicky and Angela are taking a deep dive into the so-called Tradwife college - a selection of courses designed to help young women become 'marriage ready' and recently exposed by Vanity Fair. Is it a problematic example of conservative values holding women back? Or is it an opportunity for busy women to get a bit of peace and quiet? It's the former obviously, but that won't stop Big Red trying out...

Angela and Vicky are fully consumed by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and their take on first date etiquette. Plus, the Gagglers’ wildest first date horror stories are in, and they do not disappoint. From catfishers to Wacky Warehouses, it’s a full-blown dating nightmare… but one big question remains: is going halves on the first date a total dealbreaker? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...