Get A Grip with Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison

Angela’s house is thrown into chaos after a rogue bird (the avian kind) flies straight into her living room. The ladies are in awe of the incredible Artemis II crew, after their historic mission puts women front and centre in STEM. And things turn onto Coachella, where not everyone’s performance is taking off. The girls unpack the festival, including Justin Bieber’s rather questionable set. Hosted...

It's weirdly educational in the studio as the ladies dive into some mind-blowing facts sent in by the Gagglers, including one about Cleopatra that sends Vicky into full-on mansplain mode. There’s also a big old “ f*** it” moment from listener Liz, who’s taken a leap of faith, plus a spicy message about smutty books that might just transform your sex life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

The ladies are throwing the term “geriatric pregnancy” straight in the bin (where it belongs), as queen Sienna Miller calls for less shame around having babies after 40. Angela has an allergy scare on holiday, and Vicky debriefs from Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off - featuring cat’s bumhole Swiss rolls and a Paul Hollywood hug. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela and Vicky unpack the Chappell Roan controversy and chat about fame, fan boundaries and whether pop stars owe their supporters a bit more grace or if fans need to leave them alone. Plus, the gagglers share their best celebrity run-ins, from Nick Jonas in the Arndale to Princess Diana being exactly as lovely as you’d hope. And Angela reveals the time she knocked on Van Morrison’s door… Hosted...

Vicky opens up about the terrifying week she’s had after her furbaby, Max, suddenly became seriously ill. Meanwhile, Angela’s had a literal nightmare of her own, complete with sleep paralysis, imaginary intruders and a surprise appearance from Kung Fu Roy. Plus, the ladies get into why body positivity suddenly feels under threat again, and how Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep are quietly pushing bac...

The clocks have gone forward and the Gagglers are romanticising the longer, lighter evenings with sunset walks, garden spritzes and “Sunny G’s”. Meanwhile, Angela and Vicky try to figure out if having a bath counts as a hobby (jury’s still out), and whether there are any genuinely sexy hobbies out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela’s entering the spring equinox with a bang, armed with lemon shots, castor oil, and fully embracing her nightie era. Plus, the ladies debrief awards season after a viral post about the invisible labour behind successful men gets everyone talking (we know who’s really holding it all together…). And of course, they get into Timothée Chalamet’s recent blunder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

The GAG group chat is popping off after Angela and Vicky took on the manosphere, and the Gagglers are not holding back. From whether giving these men airtime does more harm than good, to teachers seeing it filter into classrooms… there’s a lot to get into. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicky’s BACK in the studio with Angela (vape and all), and the ladies waste no time diving headfirst into Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere and the deeply unsettling world of online misogyny. Let’s just say… the feminine rage is well and truly activated. Plus, Vicky spills all on the Strictly tour’s highs and lows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela’s brought in some proper Irish snacks for St Patrick’s Day and regales us with a highly questionable retelling of how dear old Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland to become a saint. Plus, the Gagglers weigh in on the pointless chores they absolutely refuse to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friendship wage gaps are a tale as old as time, but they're back in the zeitgeist this week and Angela and Giovanna are dissecting just how hard it is to keep a friendship alive when spending expectations are so wildly different. Plus, as Demi Moore has a wig moment at Fashion Week, are we getting into trying new hairstyles on like hats? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela’s convinced adult netball might be her next calling… despite having absolutely no idea how the game actually works. The Gagglers chime in with their own dream hobbies, from line dancing to pogo sticking. Plus, one listener shares an empowering voice note about embracing a whole new chapter at 50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, it’s all about BAD ASS women doing things entirely on their own terms, from Rihanna returning to music after nearly a decade to Angela witnessing pure artistry watching Raye live. Plus, Angela divulges her birthday party woes and why we’re opting out of polishing ourselves for public consumption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela calling her girls “funny little farts” has prompted the Gagglers to come through with their most unhinged nicknames... From an array of sausage meats to deeply questionable body parts. Plus, one listener needs honest advice on whether it’s ever ok to quietly step back from a long-term friendship. And there’s a gorgeous message that reminds us exactly why this community matters so much. Host...

Angela and Gi return from a week of mangoes, motorways and actual sleep, only to dive straight into their feminine rage after watching the new America’s Next Top Model documentary. Revisiting the show is… a lot, and the ladies aren’t convinced Tyra Banks has learned very much at all. Plus, our very own VP has been in touch with some choice words of her own on the topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

It’s a full-blown Y2K throwback from low-rise jeans and skinny brows to Tammy Girl and the absolute chaos of early noughties nights out. As the ladies reminisce about sneaking into clubs and fashion crimes we simply can’t defend, one listener shares the most dramatic (and unexpectedly healing) send-off you’ve ever heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things are getting weird in the Olympic Village, with rumours that skiers have been injecting their “flutes” with hyaluronic acid… skincare girlies everywhere are shook. The ladies celebrate women falling asleep in strange places (e.g. the gym, a Dr Brian Cox show…), Gi marks a huge milestone for her podcast, and Angela gets properly aggy about cereal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

The Gagglers are fully in charge as the ladies dive into an array of “Ask Me Anything” questions, leading to girl crush confessions, Angela’s declaration of love for Hannah Montana, and a very competitive arm wrestle. Plus, one listener shares her empowering moment at the gym, and another asks for honest advice on how to get her confidence back in the bedroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

It’s all about the Super Bowl this week... but not for the sport. The ladies are in awe of Bad Bunny (after finding out who is), and Angela shares her theories on Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton’s rumoured relationship… but her “facts” aren’t exactly adding up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The run-up to Galentine’s is officially on, and the ladies are calling on the Gagglers for ideas on how to celebrate this year. From crafting crockery candles to simply having a good ol’ b***h, the suggestions are flying in. A listener voicenote sparks a debate about whether taking a bullet for someone is actually chivalrous, and Gi shares a properly spooky supernatural experience. Hosted on Acast...

There’s a surprise guest on the mustard sofa this week… it’s the formidable Giovanna Fletcher! She arrives armed with years of friendship tales, ready to spill the beans on mountain treks with Angela, first encounters with Vicky, and a spicy little dose of betrayal. Plus, the ladies get stuck into the Grammys’ most talked-about fashion moments, including one dress in particular that has them clutc...

Angela holds the fort as the Gagglers confess their most unnecessary lies, from fake baking triumphs to borrowed half-marathons. There’s a powerful message about advocating for yourself in healthcare, a fiery rant about WhatsApp congratulations, and some well-earned Strictly tour love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things are a little different this week as Vicky dials in live from Newcastle, deep in the Strictly tour. It’s been a spicy one as arena life kicks into full swing, while Angela starts filming for her new job. Plus: viral Beckham chaos, Nigella’s undeniable sex appeal, and why men suddenly discovering hormones can absolutely get in the bin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Angela and Vicky open the group chat to share the Gagglers’ basic b**** life upgrades from ice and a slice in your bevvy to sleeping in jewellery and cracking out the fancy hand towels. Vicky recalls being catastrophically catfished in Ibiza by a pair of sunglasses. Plus, heartfelt messages from Ireland and beyond! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicky’s gearing up for the Strictly tour, while Angela enters her boss b***h era as the new host of The Apprentice: Unfinished Business. The ladies take on Steven Bartlett and his toe-curlingly tone-deaf takes on how to “fix” the declining birth rate. Plus, a 79-year-old lord is on the hunt for someone to sire his heir... But does anyone meet his utterly unhinged criteria? Hosted on Acast. See aca...