Stories in Two - Book Podcast

With one week to go until the end of the summer in the villa we talk all things Love Island. Our predictions for who will win, our opinions on some of the biggest moments this season and also how we think this year has differed to previous seasons.

This week we are a little on the tired side so just have a light chat about what we've been up to this week. A 3 day bender, Crossfit, the Peru two and the future of the workplace.  

This week we are finally back together and recording in the same room for the first time in a year for a bit of a ramble chat. We discuss our lack of knowledge when it comes to actually producing the podcast which may be evident from the sound. Also Dream lifestyles and in Oddly Enough, would you take your husbands name?  

This week Ciara gives us a crash course on her new passion: Astrology for business. We talk star signs, sun signs, personality traits and potential futures. And in Oddly Enough: Some unconventional cosmetic surgeries.

This week Fiona has some insider goss on the Married At First Sight Australia, Love Island gets a look in and what Reality TV Shows we would like to do.   Oddly Enough: A missing foot and an unfortunate #FreeBrittany story.

This week we are back for a late rendition of the Stories In Two Book Club. Dolly Alderton - Everything I Know About Love 21:30 for the start of book chat - skip to avoid spoilers July Book Club we will be reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid.    

After a brief break we are back to our regular programming. This week we discuss the intricacies of an Irish name, upping the podcast production and Ciara's dedication to her capsule wardrobe. Of course we touch on Love Island and our early predictions for the series    

This week we have Julie back with us as our Subject Matter Expert as we discuss the events surrounding the possible demise of the It Galz podcast, its parallels with the Frenemies podcast and the results of a weekend down the rabbit hole.        

This week we discuss the intricacies of the hangover, of course The Fear and how our approach to social media has changed as we've gotten older. Weekly Round Up: Bezos In space, New Gossip Girl trailer and the enigmatic Balenciaga Croc. And in Oddly Enough: Do you shop on Depop? Do you follow Depop Drama on insta? We read through some of the dramatic DM's posted on their page.    

This week we have a bit of a ramble chat and touch on a few random topics. The upcoming Olympics, the crazy world of One Direction fandom and many things in between. Also Oddly Enough - the crazy story of someone paying a whole lotta money for a whole lotta nothin'     

This week Ciara spills the beans about starting her own business and the things she has learned over the last few years building her brand. We also touch on the Friends Reunion, Ciara's potential new hobby and a Book Club Update.

We are back again this month with May's rendition of Book Club. Our pick this month was Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane. As always skip passed this part of the episode to avoid any spoilers. Timestamps Just Last Night discussion: 24:00 Rest of book club Spoiler Free: 50:00   Books Mentioned this episode Just Last Night: Mhairi McFarlane The Crown Of Gilded Bones - Jennifer L. Armentrout Everyt...

This week we talk The Fear - Ciara experiencing a bout which is quite unusual for her. Are we just showing our age? We also got ourselves a Passionflix subscription and have tried out a few titles. Has Fiona found the new love of her life? Will we see our fav books making it to the screen and our initial thoughts after our first go. In Oddly Enough we talk dreams and factors that may influence hig...

Penneys by appointment and not so Luxurious Designer Gear. This week we discuss the fashion industry, in particular info drawn from Dana Thomas' book 'Deluxe - How Luxury Lost its Luster', and the rise of the Influencer. Also on Oddly Enough we discuss our Anti-TBR. Popular books that for some reason we have no interest in reading.  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222328.Deluxe?ac=1&from_searc...

We are back again this month with April's rendition of Book Club. Our pick this month was The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. A always skip passed this part of the episode to avoid any spoilers. Timestamps Midnight Library discussion: 13:30 Rest of book club Spoiler Free: 30:00   Books Mentioned this episode The Midnight Library - Matt Haig Just Last Night: Mhairi McFarlance Daisy Jones and the Six...

Although we were due a book club episode this week - busy schedules have meant we have to postpone another week. Don't worry The Midnight Library will be read. This week we just have a general chit chat about how we're getting on these last couple months in lockdown - how we are keeping ourselves inspired and Ciara's new found love for Miranda Hobbes. Oddly Enough -  We offer some remedies to the...

This week's episode we run through some shows, books and podcasts we've been enjoying.  Blood and Ash: Crown on Gilded Bones is out this week, Made In Chelsea is still going and a new ChickLit podcast recommendation: Sentimental Garbage   Shows Mentioned Netflix: Orthodox Netflix: 3 Wives 1 Husband  

This week we discuss the stresses of working from home and how we try to unwind during lockdown. Fiona has a find this week - we talk about The Bright Young Things - the wild rich kids who made their mark on 1920s London.   Bright Young Things https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Bright-Young-Things/   The Glorious Guinness Girls https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-4004914...

This week we have a very easy going ramble chat. Terrible hangovers, our best nights out and general messing. Nothing too heavy for the week ahead.

This week we are back with another Book Club *SPOILER ALERT* In this weeks episode we discuss Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid in some detail. If you want to read this book, which we think you should, avoid our book review segment of the episode. Timestamps 23:00 - Start of Such A Fun Age Discussion 43:00 - It is safe to return and catch the rest of our reads from this month. Every month we will pick...

This week we discuss the downfalls of a DIY haircut and reminisce about the good oul days working in retail, some Karen encounters and just general chit chats   Oddly Enough: https://www.intheknow.com/post/crystal-jackson-onlyfans-sons-expelled/ 

Now that we are both officially in our Thirties, this week we have a look back at our twenties. The highs, lows and lessons we'll take into our Thirties.   Oddly Enough: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/08/15/millennial-therapist-7-things-i-regret-not-doing-in-my-20s-and-30s.html    

This weeks episode we have a bit of a ramble chat.  We discuss some beauty tips and also some of our products we can't live without. Speculation for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah and Fiona get's a very special surprise for her 30th birthday.

This week we have our first ever guest on the podcast.  Our good friend Julie joins us for a round of Ask Me Anything and general shits and giggles.      

This week we are back with another Book Club *SPOILER ALERT* In this weeks episode we discuss both books from the From Blood and Ash series in detail. If you want to read these books, which we really think you should, avoid our book review segment of the episode. Timestamps 22:40 - Start of From Blood and Ash Discussion 53:05 - It is safe to return and catch the rest of our reads this month and a...