Persephonica

Miss Me?

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Join longtime friends Miquita Oliver & Jordan Stephens for their twice a week catch-ups, discussing everything from the highs and lows of their lives to the biggest cultural moments of the week. Every Monday, Miquita and Jordan will throw the show open and invite questions on a theme; indie sleaze, orgasms, lies… Then on Thursdays, they’ll pick apart the world around them with unfiltered conversation on everything from intimacy to interiors, from exercise to elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

Gang Gang 15.01.2026 34:04

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens check in from holiday and chat how to resolve a tiff and gender politics. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosCommissioning Producer for BBC: Jake WilliamsCommissioners:...

Listen Bitch! Risky Business 12.01.2026 32:22

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about risk. Next week, we want to hear your questions about THE TRUTH. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin Mc...

Surf’s Up 08.01.2026 33:15

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens check in from holiday in Sri Lanka, and chat sex locations and James Bond. This episode contains very strong language, sexual content and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosCommissioning Producer for BBC: Jake Willia...

Listen Bitch! Fades and Flashes 05.01.2026 41:05

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer questions from famous friends and family about change. Next week, we want to hear your questions about RISK. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssista...

Casual Cultural Reset 01.01.2026 34:18

Lily Allen & Jade Thirlwall join Miquita Oliver & Jordan Stephens to reflect on where they’re at in life and love right now, and what’s next. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosCommissioning Produ...

Listen Bitch! Are You Willing To Ride? 22.12.2025 34:11

Lily Allen is back! She joins Miquita Oliver to answer your questions about success. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosCommissioning Producer: Jake WilliamsCommissioners: Dylan Haskins & Lorraine Oku...

Feliz Navidad 18.12.2025 31:27

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens get festive and discuss when X Factor ruled Christmas and how Lily ruled SNL. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosCommissioning Producer for BBC: Jake WilliamsCommissione...

Listen Bitch! It Was The Best of Times, It Was The Worst of Times 15.12.2025 33:14

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about Great Christmas Expectations. Next week, we want to hear your questions about SUCCESS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistan...

How to Make a Reindeer Fly 11.12.2025 35:11

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens revisit Christmas movies, and talk about aging and flying reindeers. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosCommissioning Producer for BBC: Jake WilliamsCommissioners: Dylan...

Listen Bitch! The Root of it All 08.12.2025 36:42

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about hair. Next week, we want to hear your questions about Christmas Expectations. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Produce...

Say It Like You Meme It 04.12.2025 33:47

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss memes, what makes them laugh, Christmas cards and trigger warnings. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosCommissioning Producer for BBC: Jake WilliamsCommissioners...

Listen Bitch! Tony the Tiger 01.12.2025 33:23

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about anger. Next week, we want to hear your questions about HAIR. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaid...

How to Light Up Your World 27.11.2025 36:39

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss friendship and lighting. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosCommissioning Producer for BBC: Jake WilliamsCommissioners: Dylan Haskins & Lorraine OkuefunaMiss...

Listen Bitch! Season All Clothing 24.11.2025 38:01

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about seasonal clothing. Next week, we want to hear your questions about ANGER. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: C...

Which Witch Hunt? 20.11.2025 36:40

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss private member’s clubs, sober confidence, and remember their friend Caroline Flack. This episode contains very strong language, adult themes, and upsetting scenes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosCommissioning Producer...

Listen Bitch! How’d You Like Your Gravy Hun? 17.11.2025 41:55

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about the Great British Sunday roast. Next week, we want to hear your questions about SEASONAL CLOTHING. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson S...

That’s Why They Call it Spelling 13.11.2025 50:59

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss lying, the magic of reading, and the lifecycle of girlbands. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Ed...

Listen Bitch! It Takes Two To Tango? 10.11.2025 41:56

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about orgasms. Next week, we want to hear your questions about THE GREAT BRITISH SUNDAY ROAST. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk. This episode contains very strong language, adult themes, and discussion of sex throughout. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Pr...

Are Men En Vogue? 06.11.2025 36:43

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss boyfriends (embarrassing?), couples’ posts and contraception. This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and discussions around sex. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer: Dino SofosAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine...

Listen Bitch! Nostalgia Used to be an Illness 03.11.2025 36:59

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about the things that scare us. Next week, we want to hear your questions about ORGASMS. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk. This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and discussion around phobias. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Wi...

Do You Believe in Magic? 30.10.2025 44:29

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss the impact of Lily’s album, and whether to go all out, or not, on Halloween costumes and tattoos. This episode contains very strong language, adult themes, and discussions about eating disorders.. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Rose WilcoxExecutive Producer:...

Listen Bitch! Not Everything Has to Make Sense 27.10.2025 38:00

Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about boredom. Next week, we want to hear your questions about THINGS THAT SCARE US. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Produc...

Sweet and Raw 23.10.2025 38:00

Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver discuss Lily Allen’s new album and the complex art of music videos This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioni...

Listen Bitch! Freedom is the Absence of Want 20.10.2025 38:13

Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about addiction. If you’re affected by addiction, eating disorders or mental health issues, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline for support. This episode contains strong language and discussion around addiction, body dysmorphia and adult themes. Next week, we want to hear your questions about BOREDOM. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30...

Full of So Many Feelings 16.10.2025 41:28

Jordan Stephens and Miquita Oliver discuss grief and grandparents and crying over driving tests. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes and discussion of bereavement and end of life care. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Assistant Commi...