Simon Best

The Journey with Kirsty & Simon

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Join Kirsty & Simon as they take you on a journey from opening and running a guesthouse in a pandemic in Season 1 to planning their next life journey in Season 2 and the trials and tribulations of a new place in Season 3. In the new Season 4, delve a little deeper into what makes them tick, and the decisions they make, and how they apply mindfulness, manifestation, and mental health. It´s a light hearted, fun, unique, and irreverent conversation if you fancy dropping in and having a listen... Kirsty promises not to bash you with sage too hard! Welcome on board, the journey really has just begu...

Author

Simon Best

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.casakisi.com

Latest episode

Apr 8, 2025

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Episodes

Yeast is nearly as sensitive as Simon 19.06.2023

This week, Kirsty & Simon discuss what is massive to an ant, there is some fantastic “how to run a B&B” information, they both discuss a new merchandising possibility, Kirsty has had an offer or two come through via email, and they play a new game which doesn´t end well!   Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October 2019 navigating both pandemics and TV cameras alo...

Too Young For Knees 12.06.2023

Apparently, the grandchildren are visiting for a night and Simon isn´t too pleased, Kirsty considers doing a bit of naked cleaning after serving a cream tea, they both are beginning to come to terms with their advancing age, what could they do ten years ago that they cannot do today, and the meal competition takes a dramatic turn!   Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since Octo...

Half of Hot Chocolate in a Hot Tub 05.06.2023

Kirsty reckons it is time for Simon to get a remote job so they can all swan off into the sunset in a camper van but then decides it can wait at least a year, they talk about their plans for the autumn season in the mountains, Kirsty gets anxious when she has to drop a call from one of her chiddlers, they have an idea for a new film trilogy, and have they managed to record their third podcast in o...

My Dads Big Teddy Bear 29.05.2023

Kirsty decides it would be in everyone’s best interests if she explains what she does each day in her “Day In The Life Of”, Simon reveals to Kirsty that he has no middle name, and wonders why message and massage are pronounced differently and they both ask where have all the wild flowers gone!   Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October 2019 navigating both pandemics and...

Grazing around Granada 22.05.2023

Simon & Kirsty talk about how busy they have been over the last few weeks and have a go at role-playing after Simon casually asks what the food scores are! Wedding bells are in the air again after some really great news, and Kirsty seems to be insuring Simon in case of any unfortunate events…   Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October 2019 navigating both pande...

The Yellow Dress from Series 6 15.05.2023

Kirsty finally gets around to asking Simon the questions from the sage bashing quizlet this week and he actually does remarkably well. Simon is dangerously honest over Kirsty´s attire and she relates it back to a moment on A New Life In The Sun. They both touch on the tough journey they have been on for the last 3 years and how grateful they are with their busy season so far. All this wh...

Snowy Beacons 08.05.2023

Kirsty discusses her first visit to the beach this year and the pain that comes with it, Simon gets asked what he misses the most about the UK and what would he miss about Spain, have you ever heard a duck laugh, birds nests in strange places and will we get to hear the quizlet this week.   Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October 2019 navigating both pandemics and TV c...

Stop Showing Off In Front Of Your Friends 01.05.2023

Kirsty thinks it might be time to write her new book about Derek the dog, and will not go travelling in a campervan unless she can take Derek with her…, Simon reveals how golf helps his mental health, the terrace plans are coming along nicely and Simon challenges Kirsty about her triplet mindset!   Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October 2019 navigating both pandemics...

Quilt Helpening Tool 24.04.2023

Kirsty finally seems to manage to get her head around the musical Jesus Christ Superstar as Easter is upon us, Simon gets the giggles, there is discussion about the class system, still no data to back up Kirsty winning their food competition, a bit of sage bashing, and Simon gets a nasty dose of Kirsty´s jumbled up word issue…   Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October...

Bloody Well Done 17.04.2023

In this episode....  Lists, Praise and Positive Manifestation Kirsty doesn´t like Simon interrupting so Simon suggests a new name for the podcast, we find out that Kirsty has had some sound advice to uplevel her lists, they talk about brilliant guests, and Kirsty sage bashes with some manifestation stuff. Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October 2019 navigating bot...

Fits & Farts 10.04.2023

If laughter is the best medicine, then Kirsty and Simon have a healthy dose this week. Simon puts something strange on his salad, Kirsty tells Simon to lick something that maybe he shouldn´t and they both wonder if they will ever talk about something sensible again, or whether they even should. Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October 2019 navigating both pandemics and...

Turning off the Westlife Alarm Clock 03.04.2023

Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October 2019 navigating both pandemics and TV cameras along the way. Join them in Season 4 of their podcast, talking about what they do, how they do it, and why, in their own chatty, daft and slightly irreverent way with a dash of mindfulness, manifestation and mental health thrown in for good measure. In this episode....  Cherries,...

Controlling Cow Hugging! 27.03.2023

Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October 2019 navigating both pandemics and TV cameras along the way. Join them in Season 4 of their podcast, talking about what they do, how they do it, and why, in their own chatty, daft and slightly irreverent way with a dash of mindfulness, manifestation and mental health thrown in for good measure. In this episode....   Cows, Ch...

This Episode Is Not Titled Singapore Tired! 20.03.2023

Kirsty and Simon have run two different B&B´s since October 2019 navigating both pandemics and TV cameras along the way. Join them in Season 4 of their podcast, talking about what they do, how they do it, and why, in their own chatty, daft and slightly irreverent way with a dash of mindfulness, manifestation and mental health thrown in for good measure. This episode.... Spring, Fairy Gardens,...

S04E09 A Dogs Wet Nose Is Just Like A Baby´s Head 13.03.2023

This week Kirsty and Simon revisit who wears the trousers in relationships, Derek the dog fancies being involved, they talk about followers around the world and Christmas opening… Simon says no to pallet furniture then very swiftly seems to say yes! Kirsty wants to talk about manifestation but cannot seem to fit it in, and there is an early leader in the battle of the main meals. Hosted on Acast....

S04E08 A New Life In The Sun 06.03.2023

After being on A New Life In The Sun last week, Simon & Kirsty discuss the highs and lows of having a camera in your face and being on national UK TV…again!  Kirsty decides she wants to grow vegetables and then decides she doesn´t.  Simon ponders whether there is enough mindfulness, manifestation and mental health content and they both talk about living rent free in strangers heads....

S04 E07 Hairy Grizzly Jake 27.02.2023

In today´s episode, Kirsty and Simon discuss how Kirsty feels about being on the TV again, a sharp realisation about life during lockdown and surviving the pandemic, Kirsty talks about forgiving mentally and not physically and what happens with black socks in a white wash…!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S04 E06 Wild Boar 20.02.2023

This week, exciting stuff, as we get an update on how maintenance and new ideas are progressing in Casa KiSi, on a rainy cold day in the Malaga mountains. Kirsty plays “What character would you be in Downton Abbey?”, Simon reminds Kirsty what the point of the podcast is, and they talk about animal road signs… altogether now… “Wild Boar”! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

S04 E05 Glittery Beards 13.02.2023

Simon & Kirsty get into quite a conversation about date nights, they talk about mental health and whether you can tell if Simon is suffering or just being a bit of a twat! They discuss where they are with the setting up of the house for the new season, and Kirsty is bored even though there is loads to do. That is until she gets a great idea about what to do with Simon´s beard and a new busines...

S04 E04 Spiteful Roast Dickens 06.02.2023

Well.. something a bit different this week as Kirsty´s ire over the fragility of Simon´s mental health nearly makes her stop the recording of the podcast… if only she knew what "ire" meant. Also, some behind the scenes website gossip, we delve a little bit into Simon´s mental state before Kirsty explains how your ego is your friend, and that jealousy can be a good thing, depending on where you poi...

S04 E03 "Slowly Slowly" 30.01.2023

This week, Simon eats cakes, which is no surprise really, Kirsty talks about the breakfast table, forgets all about it, then remembers much later and they both come up with a great game with a great prize.... Slowly Slowly catchy.....! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S04 E02 "FAQ´s" 23.01.2023

In preparation for their 4th season, Kirsty asks Simon all those normal and not so normal questions that guests always seem to bring up. Eventually he gets round to answering the ones that Kirsty allows...! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S04 E01 "Exactifying Goblin Mode" 16.01.2023

Join Kirsty and Simon in the first episode of season 4 of their podcast "The Journey with Kirsty & Simon" rather strangely titled, Exactifying Goblin Mode! They are now in their second year at their boutique B&B, "Casa KiSi", in the mountains north of Malaga, Andalucia, Spain and just about to be aired on Season 8 of Channel 4´s "A New Life In The Sun" after previously being on Season 6. D...

Season 3, Episode 15 "Finally, the finale of Season 3" 16.12.2022

After an extended break and finally deciding to pull their finger out and record the last one of Season 3 and 2022, Kirsty and Simon, hopefully, tie up the loose ends on what happened this year. It isn´t the end however, as Kirsty and Simon explain, it is just the beginning.  Keep a beady eye, and ear, out in early 2023 for Season 4, and something a little different... xx Hosted on Acast. See...

Season 3, Episode 13 "Duck with an f" 05.09.2022

This week, Kirsty and Simon discuss their wonderful guests and the gifts they receive, the wedding is getting ever nearer, there is a delay on their new project and the serious question of the week makes Simon think a little.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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