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The Novel Without Men is back! and in out latest instalment we are heading to 19th century France for George Sand's Valentine. We hope you get inspired to read a new (old) novel! Episode details: 1:13- intro to Valentine 4:40- short summary 6:40- overall impressions/rating 10:36- textual analysis  nature and romance boundaries, physical and symbolic female education and gender roles 19:28- Val...

We're back discussing one of our favourite movies of the year... Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy!

Listen in to hear our thoughts on one of the most intriguing books we've read this year - Blob: A Love Story by Maggie Su.

Whilst we may have had a technical glitch in the beginning nothing was going to stop us talking about We Live in Time starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. Let us know what you thought!

Join us as we catch up on some of the books we've been reading recently! 5:20- Alec by William di Canzio 9:57- The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd 14:54- Green Dot by Madeline Gray 18:23- Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 22:46- Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros 27:50- The First Ten Years by Meg Bashwiner and Joseph Fink 32:07- current read, How to Belong by Holly Bourne 33:34- current read, Broken Countr...

We're back with a sparkling new season! What better way to kick off than chatting all things Gladiator 2 & Wicked...

We're back with our thoughts on three of Netflix's finest Xmas films: Hot Frosty , A Paris Christmas Waltz & Christmas in Notting Hill .

In our final episode of the season, we discuss the wonderful Hadestown (West End, 2024). Special guest Georgina joins us :)

Find out what musicals we want cast recordings of asap and what musicals are coming to theatres soon...

One of the most anticipated book turned film adaptation is here. Join us and out special guest Tilly to chat all about the film and the press surrounding the release! TW: discussions of domestic violence and abuse.  Episode Details: 02.43-Initial thoughts  05.34- The romance/conflicted feelings  15.28- Female friendship 20.02- Careful depictions of abuse and manipulation  22.37- Atlas  29.54- Cast...

As promised in our last extra brew, today we read each other's tarot cards to help answer questions which are puzzling us. Enjoy!

Join us as we discuss our latest read 'Are You Happy Now'. a novel which follows a group of friends and lovers in New York as they deal with an unexplained catatonic illness spreading across the globe. Episode details: 01.15- What we’ve been consuming 08.26- Initial thoughts 11.21- Brief summary 14.03- Are You Happy Now discussion

We're back with another Extra Brew dating episode! Hear us talk about our missed connections and how difficult it is to shot your shot nowadays :/

In the latest instalment of our Novel Without Men series, we review Zadie Smith's masterpiece: NW.

A bit of a random (and shocking) episode this week were we discuss the Illicit Affairs sexiest men 2024 list. Be prepared to be surprised!

Join us as we discuss Cord Jefferson's 2023 film 'American Fiction' and all its meta elements. Episode details: 02.19 - What we’ve been consuming  06.25 - Plot summary  08.09 - American Fiction 

As promised here is an episode talkings all about different dating theories (from three different locations 😂), it’s a fun/chaotic one.  Listen to see if you agree with our ideas and if you have any more suggestions of your own! 

Tune in to hear our discussion of Radclyffe Hall's landmark work: The Well of Loneliness.

Extra brew time! Join us for a relaxed life update chat about returning to Falmouth, current dating scene, hot rodent summer, and dating theories. Enjoy! 

*cue dramatic music* Our Challengers episode is here! Join us as we chat all about tennis, love, beauty, and desire in Challengers. Enjoy!

In preparation of the new series of Love island join us for a chat all about the previous series and some of the most iconic moments!

In our next instalment of The Novel without Men, we bring you our insights on the fascinating Silas Marner by George Eliot.

Ella M joins us for our debrief on our weekend in Paris!

This week we come to you with a number episode where we each recommend each other 10 books we have read and loved. We hope you can also get some reading recommendations from us. Episode details: 4.34- What we’ve been consuming 12.11- The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy 18.45- Soulmates by Holly Bourne 21.04- The Watchmaker of Filgree Street by Natasha Pulley 24.50- Olga Does Dreaming by Xochit...

Join us as we take a best friend quiz to find out how much we really know each other- and our fave toast toppings.