The Phonebox Podcast With Emma Conway

Who better to reminisce over the joy of utterly crap 80's and 90's Halloweens than a chat with my little sister Claire. We talk about bin bag witch outfits on this weeks episode of The Phonebox Podcast. How we hated apple bobbing and we even discuss what ever happened to penny for the guy? Grab a bag of sweets, listen, then DM me to see if you related to any of this?! For more of me follow @brummy...

Who played one of The Lovely Boylen sisters in Annie? Found a husband who adores Les Mis and believe Grease 2 to be completely inappropriate? Business woman and podcaster Steph Douglas that's who! Steph joins The Phonebox Podcast to chat about the joy of 90's musicals and how much they meant to teens back in the day. Listen to 'The Don't Buy Her Flowers Podcast' here . Visit her amazing online gif...

Who had her first ever snog on camera? Dani Harmer that's who! She calls into The Phonebox Podcast to chat about what life was like being the ULTIMATE teenager...Tracy Beaker. She's an icon, a legend and fancied men who wore guyliner. Find Dani over on instagram here . For more of me follow @brummymummyof2 on Instagram , YouTube , Facebook and TikTok and follow the all new @phoneboxpodcast account...

Who lied about his age, got knocked out at a summer Playscheme and had a secret liaison with Mel B from The Spice Girls? Robert J Douglas that's who! We chat about the time he thought wearing dodgy 90's fashion would help him pull and the dreadful nicknames older siblings give us. All on this weeks episode of The Phonebox Podcast. Be sure to follow Robert on instagram here and check out his brilli...

Who got to meet her VERY famous 90s teenage crush IRL? YouTube superstar Emily Norris that's who! We chat about Princess Diana, how cool (ahem) roller blading was and how moving from Canada to Essex in her teens was a bit of a culture shock. All on this week's episode of The Phonebox Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to Emily over on her YouTube channel here and go follow her on instagram here . For m...

Who nearly got kicked off The Phonebox Podcast for thinking Ice Ice Baby is a rubbish song? Tom Cox that's who! A huge fan of the Spice Girls and a bit in love with Ben from A1, podcaster and Unlikely Dad on social media also tells the sweetest love story. Follow Tom on instagram here and listen to his brand new podcast Can We Talk? For more of me follow @brummymummyof2 on Instagram , YouTube , Fa...

Who loved snogging at a house party and thought Justin Timberlake might fancy her in her baker boy hat? Lauren Layfield that's who! The presenter, DJ and author joins The Phonebox Podcast to chat how she thought the world was going to end on NYE 1999. Spoiler. It didn't. Be sure to check out Lauren's amazing new book perfect for tweens Indi Raye Is Totally Faking It and follow her on instagram her...

Who fancied Zack from Saved By The Bell, loved the Gladiators and had Kylie and Jason sewn ON her jeans? Gemma Bird that's who! Sunday Times bestseller and TV money tips giver Gemma AKA Money Mum Official kick starts Season 3 of The Phonebox Podcast. Be sure to go and follow Gemma on instagram here and check out her YouTube channel here . Grab her bestselling book here . For more of me follow @bru...

To end Season 2 of The Phonebox Episode my "Sister, Sister!" Claire Wetton and I talk about what YOU suggested. Why did we wear dummies? Why did Marathons become Snickers? Why did we never use what we bought in The Body Shop? WHY WAS THE 90'S SO WEIRD? The "Magic Shoes?" advert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhqpX6enBL0 For more of me follow @brummymummyof2 on Instagram , YouTube , Facebook and...

Who wanted to be Peter Andre's mysterious girl and loved listening to Gareth Gates whilst dressing like Avril Lavinge? YouTube sensation and fellow Brummie Cherry Wallis that's who! She joins me on The Phonebox Podcast to chat about Round The Twist, poking on Facebook and sitting on giant toadstools. Be sure to subscribe to Cherry on YouTube here or follow her on Instagram and TikTok! For more of...

Who rocked blue eyeshadow, had posters of Wham and longed to be in A-ha's 'Take On Me' video? Vickie Neave aka Inpolife that's who! She joins The Phonebox Podcast to chat all things pop, the joys of a good perm and sings some classic Whitney. Be sure to follow Vickie over on instagram here . For more of me follow @brummymummyof2 on Instagram , YouTube , Facebook and TikTok and follow the all new @...

Who wore clogs and helped raise a tamagotchi? All whilst rocking jeans that were a bit wet at the bottom? Anna Mathur that's who! The best selling author, top podcaster and psychotherapist joins The Phonebox Podcast to discuss what happened when the clock struck midnight at the end of 1999. Spoiler. NOTHING HAPPENED. Grab Anna's fab new book Raising A Happier Mother: How to Find Balance, Feel Good...

Wanna be reminded of the plot of Count Duckula? Here two grown women singing Pugwall? Then this episode of The Phonebox Podcast is the one for you! I welcome my sister Claire who is part of the BAFTA award winning Horrible Histories team. She's written for countless children's TV shows and also is an expert in the field of kids TV. For more of me follow @brummymummyof2 on Instagram , YouTube , Fac...

Who was OBSESSED with the Spice Girls and was actually in a 00's pop band? Content creator, author and Dad Lew Edwards-Middleton that's who! Lew chats on The Phonebox Podcast about his biggest regret involving Baby Spice, his crush on Peter Andre and his brush with fame. Check out Lew and Rich on their wonderful instagram account Two Dads In London here and grab their gorgeous children's book 'My...

Who loved a thong, snogging boys and was sad over the Shane and Angel plot in Home and Away?**. Sunday Times bestseller Katie Kirby that's who! She joins me on The Phonebox Podcast today to talk about how she nearly became a beauty queen by accident and how she had a thing for Jarvis Cocker. **It was indeed Shane who passed away and broke our teenage hearts forever. Be sure to check out Katie's am...

Who believes they manifested Kylie and Michael Hutchence to get together? Helen Thorn that's who. Who had the dreamiest first snog ever? Ellie Gibson that's who. Who both had Laura Ashley bed covers? The Scummy Mummies! On The Phonebox Podcast today we have the hilarious comedy duo who share how they became the brilliant women they are today. Be sure to follow them on Instagram and go and see them...

Who can sing Never Ever at the drop of a hat? Jayde Adams (SHE IS A COMEDIAN) that's who! And who inexplicably wore hat when she was a teen? Carragon Guest! Who both join me on The Phonebox Podcast this week to chat all about the fab brand new Take That movie they star in 'Greatest Days'. Greatest Days is released in cinemas in the UK and Ireland Friday 16th June 2023, and coming to Amazon Pr...

Who was singing "CLEOPATRA COMIN ATCHA!" when she was a teenager? Ola Pelo that's who! The most stylish Mum on social media chats on this weeks episode of The Phonebox Podcast about how she overcame terrible bullying at school. How she had a huge crush on floppy haired popstars and a hilarious tale involving a Littlewoods engagement ring. Be sure to follow Ola and her beautiful dancing family on i...

Who is not only kickstarting season 2 of The Phonebox Podcast but also loved Body Shop bath pearls and Drazic from Heartbreak High? Victoria Carser from the amazing Knee Deep In The 90's instagram account that's who! We chat through some of the best 90's TV and she dishes the dirt on a former flame she spied on from her bedroom. Follow Victoria on instagram here. For more of me follow @brummymummy...

Who remembers sniggering with their friends about "Ralph"? Kelly Fremon Craig that's who! The director of the amazing adaptation of Judy Blume's 'Are You There God It's Me Margaret?' chats about her wonderful new film, the importance of Judy Blume's novels for teenagers over the past 50 years and why on earth don't we talk about periods more? 'Are You There God It's Me Margaret?' is out TODAY! (19...

IT'S TIME FOR A BOYBAND BONANZA! Grab your sun in! Get your scrapbooks out! Press record on your VHS! Alison Perry and I chat all about our misspent teenage years following boybands like Take That, Worlds Apart and Bad Boys Inc up and down the country. For more of Alison follow her on instagram here and be sure to check out her two amazing podcasts ' Twinning It' and 'Not Another Mummy Podcast' ....

"You alright bab?!" we all shout as Marverine Cole joins The Phonebox Podcast. We chat about growing up in the best city in the world in the 1990's. Sunny Birmingham. We discuss the perks and pitfalls of going to an all girls school, what we used to wear clubbing and how brilliant Go West are. Proud Brummie Marverine has been a journalist for over 20 years, probably best known at the moment for re...

Who should have checked his search engine before his Mum took a nose? Adam Hattan that's who! This week we chat about unrequited love, Zac Efron crushes and if everyone used to perform musicals in front of their whole family like we did. Be sure to go and follow Adam on instagram here and watch one of his amazing Disney vlogs here . Adam also has Disney books, merch and prints available on his sit...

Who made a fake ID from a Frosties packet, really fancied Prince Harry and spent her teenage years wearing shrugs over every outfit? Jess Millichamp that's who! Jess is the amazing creator behind 'Jess On The Plus Size'. She regularly has inclusive clothing ranges on In The Style and I advise you ALL to follow her on Instagram immediately. For more of me follow @brummymummyof2 on Instagram , YouTu...

Who gets revenge on a teenage heartbreaker? Daisy Upton that's who! We also chat Blur V Oasis. How the concept of 'Ladettes' wasn't really as good as we thought it was and if she still fancies Ronan Keating. We also chat if Daisy is ready for her own children to become teens. If you're a parent yourself, Sunday Times bestseller Daisy aka Five Minute Mum, has a whole host of amazing books on offer...