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Older and Wider Podcast

Comedy EN ↓ 378 episodes

From the writers of the internationally successful Grumpy Old Women, award winning Comedian Jenny Eclair and Producer and Writer Judith Holder deliver Older & Wider, a podcast that offers insight, gossip and general news from the menopausal front and beyond. A podcast worth getting your ears syringed for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Avalon

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

soundcloud.com

Latest episode

Oct 16, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 368. The one with the new double act 16.10.2026

On this week's podcast Judith shares the details of her recent gym induction and she shows her love for all the half marathon runners! Jenny has some road closure issues, talks homemade pizzas and reveals that her brother Ben has been getting some online attention. Also this week, Judith is back at art class and Jenny has been doing arts and crafts with Arlo. There's taste sensations, some...

Ep 367. The one with the cycling holiday catch up 09.10.2026

Head Girl Holder is back from Slovenia and she has much to report - puncture kits, bicycle chains, local food and the two Janes. Jenny has been busy back in London at a decorative fair, Dom Jolly's gig and doing the school pick up. There's lots of culture including some chat about The Great Dictator (the life story of Barbara Cartland), and the Booker long listed, Switzy. All of this plus...

Ep. 366 The one with a trip to CostCo and Ikea plus Jenny's Halloween Crafts! 02.10.2026

On this week's podcast Daisy stands in for Judith while she is on her cycling holiday in Slovenia! Jenny and Podcast Daisy discuss a big day in Daisy's calendar - a trip to Costco and Ikea, whilst Jenny has been busy with Halloween Crafts, a Cornish Rose and an Art trip. They discuss Judith's holiday, the resentment of making a roast dinner, Jenny's trip to Vanessa's House and...

Ep. 365 The one with all the taste sensations and a guess at the bill 25.09.2026

On this week's podcast Jenny has returned from Cornwall and she shares all her highlights, including some yummy taste sensations. Judith also has some food highlights, including a mouth watering cheese souffle! The pair also discuss Judith's imminent trip away, Autumn telly - including the two big ones; Bake Off and Strictly! There's some Booker Prize chat and lots more in Culture Corn...

Ep 364. The one with the mirror at the end of the bed 18.09.2026

On this week's podcast Jenny joins us from holiday! The pair discuss Geoff's Birthday, school pick up and theY come to the conclusion that Older & Wider is the equivalent of show and tell. There's unfortunately placed mirrors, Jenny's recovery from a brief illness and some TV success for Phoebe! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hos...

Ep 363. The one with the dahlia shield and the onion sweat 11.09.2026

On this week's podcast Judith has had some more luck (than last week!) at a Produce Show. Jenny too part in a charity event but is now feel a bit under the weather and shares her concerns over onion smelling sweat. Judith has been very busy on the foreign office website and visited a posh Garden while Jenny got emotional over Arlo's hair cut and Jenny isn't happy. All of this plus some South East...

Ep 362. The one with Chipping Norton Man, a silent auction and the first day of school! 04.09.2026

On this week's podcast Judith reports back from The Produce Show, (disappointed to say the least) Jenny reveals that she has some of her own art in a silent auction, and they both get competitive over childcare duties. Also this week, it's the Grandson's first few days of school, so they discuss staggered starts and school uniform. There is some homemade horseradish as part of a taste sensation an...

Ep 361. The one with the tantrums, house envy and a fifty pence prize! 28.08.2026

On this week's Older and Wider Judith reports back after a hangover (caused by one glass of wine!), she explains why she had house envy and she reveals the prizes for the upcoming Produce Show. Jenny is at home with a poorly Arlo and she shares a step by step guide of how to create foam tubes, just one of the Nana activities she has been doing at home. All of this plus a taste sensation, some grea...

Ep 360. The one with the double math pencil case and a bonquette bagsier 21.08.2026

Unpredictably Jenny and Judith start this week's podcast discussing pencil cases, math lessons and compasses! They talk about their London meet up and a trip to The Royal Academy, including the Children's Exhibition. Jenny defends her hand bag after Judith rated it a 7.5 and Judith talks us through her brief trip to Ikea, Oxford Street. They also catch up over the weather, the government alarm and...

Ep 359. The one with the eclipse and the Chamberlain duties 14.08.2026

This week on the pod, Jenny's got a new handbag and Judith has been back to university! Jenny's feeling the effects of the eclipse, but Judith isn't so sure... We've got a health update (complete with a summer foot tip from Judith), a chock-a culture corner and both have a tale for 'Things that have pissed us off this week'! If you would like to get in touch with the podcast email olderwiderpod@gm...

Ep 358. The one with The Odyssey and the grommets 07.08.2026

This week on the podcast, Jenny is getting used to wearing her new bike helmet (courtesy of Judith) and Judith is considering seeing on her dahlias as the hosepipe ban continues. There are beach read recs, as well as Judith's full review of Nolan's The Odyssey and tales of her canal boat outing! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcat Hosted on Acast....

Ep 357. The one with the cycling advice and the sausage roll 31.07.2026

This week on the podcast, Judith is back from Cornwall, having had a disaster at the laundrette and Jenny has been seeing all of the family! They chat all about creative outlets, the Booker Prize longlist and classical music, as well as delving into a new section of the podcast - Tapestry News! Judith's classical recommendation - The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins: https://open.spotify.com/album/1CgJvR...

Ep 356. The one with the diversion and an M&S pit stop 24.07.2026

On this week's podcast the preserved lemon saga continues! Plus, Judith joins us from Cornwall where she is about to spend some time with the twins. Jenny is gearing up for Arlo's Birthday and the pair share anxieties over having their desktop's messed about with! All of this plus some great summer Cultuer Corner, and Judith feeds back on the Classical Music recomedations. You can vote for Older &...

Ep 355. The one with the preserved lemons and the dreaded portals 17.07.2026

On this week's Older and Wider Jenny and Judith discuss preserved lemons, online portals and a fan scam that Jenny was tricked by! They talk about school uniforms, Judith's big sartorial moment AND Judith reveals her connection is to the cast of Grease! All of this plus a lovely dollop of Culture Corner Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on A...

Ep 354. The one with the heatwave, sartorial swaps and the travelling dinner party! 10.07.2026

This week on the podcast Jenny and Judith survive the heatwave, just! They discuss fans, food, longline knickers and Judith's gorgeous garden! Plus the Traveling Dinner Party is back! Judith reveals what cuisine she served this year and shares her joy over a new skirt but still needs the perfect top! Jenny has had a family gathering, an art fair and has some lovely trousers care of Sainsburys! Ema...

Ep 353. The one from La Rochelle (with air conditioning) 03.07.2026

This week Jenny joins us from her her holiday on La Rochelle, France! Jenny reveals all about her holiday including jelly fish and how she is finding the French and a medical emergency! Judith reports back after her VERY hot bike ride last week which involved room sharing and stripping down to underwear! To get in touch with the podcast email olderwiderpod@gmail.com To follow the podcast on Instgr...

Ep 352. The one with a trip to Holt, a completed 5K and an exciting announcement 26.06.2026

Jenny and Judith get together this week not long after Judith managed her charity run which she did brilliantly and didn't stop once! Jenny has had a bonkers weekend full of art and a Q&A in a Spiegeltent which took someone out of a mayonnaise workshop and the pair had a brief meeting in a VERY hot London about their new project! All this plus some great summer book recommendations! If you wou...

Ep 351. The one with the lost trousers and the imminent 5k 19.06.2026

On this week's podcast Jenny reveals how she was mistaken for a receptionist at an art fair, Judith is getting ready for her 5K charity run and the pair chat about Jenny's screen painting work shop. They also discuss their hypochondria and why Mike won't let Judith in the consultant's office! All this plus some culture corner and some brilliant Owl emails including some swimwear recommendations. I...

Ep 350. The one with the World Cup beef and a spreadsheet of business 12.06.2026

On this week's Older and Wider Jenny and Judith have a bit of a moan about the World Cup, but might be persuaded by a sweepstake?! They have both been very busy, to such an extent that Judith has cracked out a spreadsheet. There's village event chat, some great taste sensations and Jenny reveals she has gardening related date in her diary! All this plus your usual Culture Corner! Email the podcast...

Ep 349. The one with the slime racing and the Meringle 05.06.2026

On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith discuss the change in weather (off course they do!). Jenny recounts a very hot Bus trip with Arlo and Judith shares the joys of having a weekend with no plans. There's a new dessert, a hair product recommendation, an Adder update plus some big time Nana duty. On Culture Corner the pair discuss the new series of Rivals and how accurate it is of the TV industr...

Ep 348. The one with the warm weather, the experiment, and the NHS App... 29.05.2026

The two J's are just about getting by in the South East's current Heatwave! Jenny has been busy doing experiments whilst Judith has been busy on the NHS app and having Pizza taste sensations! The pair discuss unwanted garden visitors, social batteries and a funny turn in the garden centre. If you want to get in touch with the podcast email olderwiderpod@gmail.com To follow the podcast on Instagram...

Ep 347. The one with the dramatic exit from The Isles of Scilly 22.05.2026

On the podcast this week Judith reports back after a less than desirable journey home from The Isles of Scilly. Both the J's have been busy mooching around open gardens and print fairs. There's some partner hat chat, a Nana catch up and a big Helda Bean edoresment! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Ep 346. The one from the community hall 15.05.2026

This week Head Girl Judith is coming from a community hall/ exam space on The Isles of Scilly! She shares taste sensations, some Royal snooping and of course there has been some beautiful gardens. Jenny reports from South East London where she has been looking after Phoebe and taking in Art Week. All this plus loads of Culture Corner to make us all live longer! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmai...

Ep 345. The one with the out of date chicken and tubes of slime 08.05.2026

On this week's Older and Wider Jenny and Judith start with some gripes! They discuss what to do with an out of date chicken, Geoff's knee, a recent drinks party, public tears and Judith's new Sandals! All of this plus loads of Culture Corner and Judith gets ready for her holiday! If you would like to get in touch email olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @Olderandwiderpodcast H...

Ep 344. The one with the big clear out, the temporary traffic lights and Jenny's new cook book idea 01.05.2026

On this week's Older & Wider Judith is having a big clear out and Jenny shares her idea for a potential cook book! There is a taste sensation via Mike and the pair bond over culture corner plus some lovely emails from the The Owls! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the team on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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