Persephonica

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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

Turn It Off 17.04.2025 38:16

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss racism, Katy Perry in space, and the new comedy show Last One Laughing UK. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lo...

Listen Bitch! Joe Le Tax 14.04.2025 34:16

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about tax. Next week, we want to hear your questions about DREAMS. 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: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduc...

A Tariffic Time 10.04.2025 35:43

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss Trump’s tariffs, the new Beatles biopic and the cult of sunbeds. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Oku...

Listen Bitch! Easy Come Easy Grow 07.04.2025 30:21

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about gardening. Next week, we want to hear your questions about TAX. 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: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidPro...

A Damsel In Distress 03.04.2025 35:58

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the new Snow White remake, the golden era of Topshop, and the changing face of the Great British high street. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Cliffor...

Listen Bitch! And That’s On Period 24.03.2025 36:23

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about menstruation. This episode contains very strong language, adult themes, and discussions about abortion. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithAssistant Producer: Caillin McDaidPro...

Drop and Fluff 20.03.2025 31:17

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss new show Adolescence, kids and skincare, and share their thoughts on ageing. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Edi...

Listen Bitch! I'm The Problem 17.03.2025 35:01

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about gentrification. Next week, we want to hear your questions about MENSTRUATION. 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: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator:...

Five Stars of Disagreement 13.03.2025 33:58

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss their Live shows, the Glastonbury line-up and feminism. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Ha...

Listen Bitch! Hold The Phone 10.03.2025 34:14

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about phone etiquette. Next week, we want to hear your questions about GENTRIFICATION. 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: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinat...

Say Thank You to Daddy 06.03.2025 32:26

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss The Oscars, starting a commune and the Trump-Zelensky meet. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dyla...

Listen Bitch! Back on Track 03.03.2025 30:40

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about public transport. Next week, we want to hear your questions about PHONE ETIQUETTE. 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: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordin...

An Armie and a Leg 27.02.2025 35:50

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss Andrew Tate & the manosphere, Armie Hammer on Louis Theroux and what makes a good salad. This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and strong sexual references. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner f...

Listen Bitch! Kiss In Point 24.02.2025 34:24

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about kissing. Next week, we want to hear your questions about PUBLIC TRANSPORT. 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 strong sexual references. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson Smith...

Fred AI-gain 20.02.2025 25:40

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the BAFTAs, the decline of Hollywood and a viral dance track that sounds a bit like Lily. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaComm...

Listen Bitch! Caress The Pain 17.02.2025 27:22

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about things to do before you die. Next week, we want to hear your questions about KISSING. 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 discussions about cancer and death. If you have been affected by any of the issues ra...

I’m Just Gonna Ask Questions 13.02.2025 35:04

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the creativity behind writing musicals, the Super Bowl halftime show, and the chaos of natural disasters. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattAudio Editor: Jonathan O'SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssi...

Listen Bitch! Get Over It 10.02.2025 33:03

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about flatmates. Next week, we want to hear your questions about THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE. 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: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProducti...

Let’s Talk About Sex... with Jordan Stephens 06.02.2025 32:59

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss Bonnie Blue, Lily Phillips and the idea of queuing for sex. This episode contains very strong language, adult themes and strong sexual references. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProductio...

Listen Bitch! Kill Your Darlings 03.02.2025 31:38

Miquita Oliver and Simon Amstell answer your questions about spirituality. Next week, we want to hear your questions about FLATMATES. 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: Jonathan O’SullivanTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinato...

A Popworld Baby… with Simon Amstell 30.01.2025 29:40

Miquita Oliver and Simon Amstell discuss Popworld, friendship and sperm donations. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsMiss M...

Listen Bitch! Do You Even Rate Me?! 27.01.2025 39:11

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens answer your questions about cheating. Next week, we want to hear your questions about SPIRITUALITY. 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: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator:...

Neo-Indie Sleaze... with Jordan Stephens 23.01.2025 41:28

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss partying in the 2010s, attraction and having a ‘type’. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordAssistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine OkuefunaCommissioning Editor for BBC: Dyla...

Listen Bitch! Papa Don’t Preach 20.01.2025 36:07

Miquita Oliver and Mabel answer your questions about fathers. Next week, we want to hear your questions about CHEATING. 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: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettE...

Love and Mawwiage… with Mabel 16.01.2025 40:21

Miquita Oliver and Mabel discuss marriage, Africa and the music industry. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Credits:Producer: Flossie BarrattTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProduction Coordinator: Hannah BennettExecutive Producers: Dino...