Nobody Panic

Hopeless in the kitchen? Afraid of the oven? Deeply suspicious of the hob? So are Tessa and Stevie but now they’ve slowly, slowly, slowly, managed to teach themselves a few things. Although they are still not experts so expect tips like “buy a big knife” and “get one of those pans you know the flat one”. Books Midnight Chicken by Ella Risbridger From the Oven to the Table by Diana Henry Online Jac...

Tessa maintains she has never been wrong in her life. Stevie gently attempts to dismantle this while coming up with expert advice on how to go about saying sorry. Because, despite what you (or indeed Tessa) might think, everyone is wrong sometimes and that’s okay.  This episode was recorded pre-corona or 'the great before' as Tessa likes to call it. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Pl...

This week, watching the protests happen across the world in response to the murder of innocent black man George Floyd by white police officers, we didn’t feel we could add anything to the conversation. Instead we’d love you to listen to voices more important than ours right now, to the podcasts we’re listening to as we try and learn, educate ourselves and do better. We’ll be back next week x Sign...

Tessa and Stevie take live questions over YouTube about everything from how to survive your first job and how to appear more confident to how to follow your dreams (even if they’re scary). Also some fun questions about when they first met each other (Stevie was horrible to Tessa) and whether they play musical instruments (no). Features three strong brandies (Stevie) and half a gin and tonic (...

Stevie and Tessa both have imposter syndrome to varying degrees, and they’ve both done research to try and kick the habit. Or rather, as they discover, ACCEPT the habit and stop said habit from taking over your life and holding you back. You’re meant to be where you are! Own it! Go into that meeting with confidence. Don’t let opportunities freeze you with fear. You can do it!  Recorded and ed...

Welcome to the Nobody Panic Guided Run! This is a twenty minute run with Stevie and Tessa, otherwise known as Coach Bennett and Coach Randy. Whether you’ve done ten IronMans, you’re building to a 5k, or you’ve never run a stride in your life, this guided run is for you! Put on your running gear and we’ll see you on the start line! Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Phot...

Want to move a bit? Hate the idea of doing it at home? Stevie and Tessa can’t tell you how to do the perfect press up (Stevie has no arm strength and Tessa arguably has no stomach muscles) but they can get you into the zone PSYCHOLOGICALLY. Practical tips on how to start, keep going and not get bothered by the dishes rattling in the cupboard every time you jump up and down.  Good lockdown hom...

Hate poetry? Put off for life by GCSE English and think it’s all daffodils and iambic pentameter? This one is for you. The wonderful Rob Auton, host of The Rob Auton Daily Podcast and owner of the world’s greatest voice, guides Stevie and Tessa through the world of poetry, and teaches us how to release our inner poet. You can follow Rob on Twitter : @RobertAuton and Instagram : @robauton You can l...

Have a friend going through a bad time? Feel like you don’t know what to do or say? Stevie and Tessa talk to comedian, writer, presenter and author of upcoming book Cheer The F**K Up Jack Rooke to find out how to do more than just nervously ask them if they are ok every four seconds, and actually be supportive. Follow Jack Rooke on Twitter: @jackrooke and Instagram : @jackdaverooke Jack's book Che...

Want to say something more than “I like that” when you look at art? In this BONUS EPISODE Stevie and Tessa talk to artist/comedian/podcaster Annie McGrath about how they can sound more cultured in art galleries, what classicism is and if it’s OK to think Picasso is “a bit too much”. You’ll come out of it feeling very reminiscent of the 16th century (just one of the examples of things you can say t...

Everyone wants you to love your body – but Stevie and Tessa both find that hard. Or rather, Stevie finds it hard and Tessa has come through the other side and now demands to be nude at all times. They look at the body positivity and body neutrality movements, offer great people to follow on Instagram that aren’t 90% ab and discuss why Stevie dressed like a Victorian lawyer for most of her 20s. Ste...

Part 2 of this week’s book club special is about picking those all-important novels. Stevie and Tessa are joined by best-selling author of The Last Day, QI elf, No Such Thing As A Fish podcaster and Austentatious regular Andrew Hunter Murray with some brilliant recommendations and a left field excel spreadsheet. Follow Andrew Hunter Murray on Twitter: @andrewhunterm Andrew’s book ‘The Last Day’ is...

Part 1 of this week’s book club special is all about how to start a book club without actually seeing anyone. And it’s so easy! And fun! Stevie and Tessa look at how often to meet, where to organise everything, what to talk about and why being a Book Dictator is never a good thing. Also find out why Tessa’s mum got kicked out of the village book club after just one session. Recorded and edited by...

Want to party while stuck indoors? Stevie and Tessa discuss how best to throw a party over zoom, FaceTime, Whatsapp video call or any of those new communication softwares with which we’ve all become incredibly well acquainted. Also Tessa learns you can’t put cardboard in the oven and provides a truly genius zoom/FaceTime tip involving a post-it note.  Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for...

In the truest evolution of the podcast, Stevie and Tessa discuss not panicking, when all you fancy doing is having a lovely little panic. They also round up some great live exercise content you can find online including:  The Body Coach TV on YouTube – Live PE lessons with Joe Wicks every weekday morning at 9am Instagram dance sessions with @sitdownaj and @ryan.heffington @patrick.mojo on Ins...

Isolating with housemates? Want to drop-kick them out the window? Stevie and Tessa have got some advice on how to keep sane, level-headed and cool (to an extent) when you’re stuck in a flat with a bunch of people you know, sort of know, or wish you didn’t know. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twit...

WFH making you feel like WTF? Stevie and Tessa have worked from home for years (with varying success, sure) but have also gathered together some tips for making sure you don’t go feral and make friends with an apple called Colin. Or something. Spoiler: you don’t have to put shoes on if you don’t want to. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle...

In these Coronavirus times, Stevie and Tessa are socially distancing from each other – as should you be too! They explain why and also provide some good tips to help you stay safe while not going too crazy. This episode is brought to you via FaceTime from a living room and the stairwell of a hotel lobby respectively. Producer Ben did his best. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Produc...

Absolutely no idea about wine? Don’t understand how a wine can be dry when it’s literally wet? Scared to ask in case all the wine snobs laugh at you? Welcome to Wine Tasting for Dummies! Stevie (religiously orders the second cheapest bottle on the menu) and Tessa (only buys wine with an animal on the front) rope in wine expert Phoebe to walk them through the vineyard of knowledge.  List of wi...

We all have to be brave and have hard conversations sometimes. Thankfully, Stevie has found some genuinely excellent advice that can make the whole process a little less upsetting for everyone. This episode features a checklist, which is always nice. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @Nobody...

Tessa wears all her clothes at once. Stevie is frightened of colours and once wore a pussy bow so big she couldn’t complete an exam. They have trawled the internet for hot tips on how to look chic on a budget and lots of the tips are things like “invest in a good trouser” which doesn’t help when you’re broke, so they’ve gone rogue. Tessa’s tips mainly involve epaulets. Enjoy. Recorded and edited b...

Can’t find your muse? Feeling uninspired? Stevie and Tessa have bags of tips to be your best creative self, whether that’s finally settling on a colour to paint your bedroom or starting that novel. Because everyone could benefit from a bit more creativity in their lives – whether you’re an artist, a lawyer or, I don’t know, a farmer. Shout out to all the farmers listening. Recorded and edited by N...

Want to move in with a partner but worried if it’s the right thing to do? Or the wrong thing? Or too much of A Thing? Stevie and Tessa have put together some top tips to ensure the big move isn’t a stressful one. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supp...

Stevie has had three colds in a month. Tessa has had some colds in her life. But how can you actually avoid a cold? Can you boost your immune system with those cute tasting gummies? Should you feed a cold, starve a fever? All these questions answered, and more, on this weeks episode.  Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson...

Got the attention span of a small fish? So does Stevie. Thankfully Tessa has done some proper research to help her (and you) focus for longer than 8 seconds. Spoiler: it may or may not involve snacks.  Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter....