Two Girls One Pod

Content Warning: this episode discusses some mental health themes, including mentions of suicide. If you or anyone you know is struggling please reach out to lifeline on 13 11 14 or at www.lifeline.org.au/ Dr Yumiko Kadota worked in the hospital system for 12 years and has seen the toll that has on herself and her colleagues around her. She went through an incredible period of burnout from her job...

Making friends as an adult is hard! And this weeks Fe-Mail/ She-Mail / Everyone-Mail asks Yvie all about how her friendships have changed since she became a household name.  Plus she's got some tips on picking the good ones!  And of course Useful Facts is back and today you're getting a fun history lesson about the word 'Hello' and how it became a common greeting.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nov...

She's definitely on the money and after today's ep, we reckon you will be too!  Victoria Devine is the brains behind She's On The Money and is passionate about providing women with the tools to better their financial literacy.  Victoria chats about how you can best protect yourself from financial manipulation and how you and your partner can work together to better your own finances... With some t...

The referendum on The Voice to parliament is happening this Saturday and this week's Fe-mail/ She-mail was a question on it.  So Yvie touched on her opinion and understanding of what The Voice is and will mean for us as a nation and tries to simplify it a little. Because we all know there's been a lot of confusion and misinformation lately.  And of course our Useless/ Useful fact is back... And to...

It was 16 years ago that 12 year old Bonnie Anderson captured our hearts when she won Australia's Got Talent. But what did she do with her winnings?  Imagine being in year 7 with 250K!? Bonnie also shares about her time acting on Neighbours for 3 years and some behind the scenes stories from being the Bushranger on The Masked Singer as well as how SAS Australia changed her life. Plus why she seeme...

So... Yvie's into sports now, in particular the AFL Grand Final, mainly because she is mad on behalf of all the AFL members that missed out on tickets because of corporate allocations. So she's 'Jonesing' to chat about it.  It might also have something to do with Collingwood Captain Darcy Moore.  Plus she's answering a Fe-mail/She-mail from a listener who's partner isn't helping with the mental lo...

The second part of our chat with Melinda Willis reveals what actually happened at the Logies and why the MAFS cast were calling her out on socials. Plus Melinda responds to comments from other cast members saying she was avoidant and unhappy on the night.  And  how their relationship was impacted by what happened at the Logies.  Lastly she shares inside her relationship with Layton and how he firs...

We're going back to Yvie's teenage years when the urban myth of someone sticking razor blades in waterslides was doing the rounds.  Plus Yvie was getting accused of doing things that she didn't do and talks about how frustrating that was as a teenager not being listened to when you'e telling the truth.  And we answer a She-Mail (obviously anyone can write in, we don't discriminate) from a listener...

Melinda Willis was a part of the cast of Season 10 of Married at First Sight Australia where she found love with her now partner Layton.  But Mel is also a CEO and an entrepreneur running two businesses before she left to find love on reality TV.  Mel and Yvie chat about Mel's upbringing and her attitude towards the experiment was influenced by her 3 brothers.  Plus Mel thought she'd be the villai...

Have you ever been at a used car dealership and felt like you weren't being listened to/ they were swindling you a bit? But there wasn't much you could do about it?  Well turns out there is and Yvie's found it out recently during an experience of her own.  Also we'd love to know if this happens to everyone? Or just women.  Plus we get a She-mail/ Fe-mail/ Everyone-mail from a wonderful women talki...

Comedian and actor Nikki Britton stops by to chat with Yvie (AKA Oprah) this week, and yes they end in tears talking about their dogs... but they're only human right?  Nikki shares how she's still learning from younger Gen Z women in the industry when it comes to self confidence and also what words of wisdom she would give her 20 year old self.  Plus, how did she get into comedy, what typecasting...

When was the last time you spoke to someone about menopause?  Or even asked your Mum or an aunty or someone who's been through it before?  Personally, we don't think we're talking about it enough... So Yvie's changing that today!  She's talking about her experience and symptoms she has, as well as some treatments and studies she's found!  Plus we answer a Fe-mail (everyone is allowed to write in o...

The inimitable Alisha Aitken-Radburn joins the podcast today!  Best known for her role as 'the villain' on season 6 of the Bachelor, Alisha tells us about her new book 'The Villain Edit' which details her time on the show, her career in politics, being called a 'lap dog turd' and much much more!  .  Alisha's brand new book is called 'The Villain Edit' published by Allen & Unwin and available i...

It's back! Another bonus episode for your earholes!  This week we find out that Yvie is Jonesing to talk about the appalling behaviour of the Spanish soccer President after the World Cup.  Plus she'll be answering any Fe-mail (everyone is allowed to write in obviously, no excluding here) that comes through! Feel free to DM Yvie directly or email us at twogirls@novapodcasts.com.au  And this week in...

CW: This episode contains discussions about childhood trauma and PTSD The magnificent author, podcast host and comedian Rosie Waterland joins the podcast today!  And she brings with her a little update and explanation of what's going on with her own podcast 'Just The Gist'.  Plus she chats to Yvie about her difficult childhood being brought up by alcoholics and how her Mum reacted to her memoir by...

Welcome to our new bonus weekly episode!!!  Each Tuesday Yvie's going to chat about something that she's 'Yvie Jonesing' to talk about and this week it's the season 2 finale of 'And Just Like That'. But it might not be for the reason you think.... cough, she's hate watching, cough Plus she'll be answering any Fe-mail (everyone is allowed to write in obviously, no excluding here) that comes through...

CW: This episode contains discussions of ableist slurs from 37:22-39:09. It's the first official guest in the rotating Two Girls chair, and we are starting off VERY strong! Joining Yvie is reality TV OG, radio host, and all-round legend – Ash Pollard. We chat about Ash's time on The Traitors, and how some people really need to be more honest as reality TV contestants and influencers. Things have c...

It is a sad day in the Two Girls One Pod Family as Angie has decided to hang-up the golden microphone. For two years and over 100 episodes on this show, Angie has left us in hysterics laughing and crying with the highs and the lows of her fantastic, crazy life and her unique perspective on the world. Angie will focus on her multitude of other projects and will truly be sorely missed. Yvie will con...

Yvie is joined this week by Actor Heidi Arena!  From Blue Heelers to Thank God You're Here Heidi has done just about everything in Australian TV.  In this episode we talk about Heidi's fantastic career and we also find out what huuuuuge company Yvie turned down. All this and more in the latest Two Girls One Pod!   LINKS Angie Kent @angiekent_ Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Heidi Arena @heidi.arena Angie +...

CW: This episode contains discussions of ableist slurs. Actor, Model and self title Fat and Queer content creator Milo Hartill joins Yvie today!  And do we have some juice for you in this episode... pun intended.  We're chatting all about our reactions to the Lizzo lawsuit.  Talking about how quickly people have turned on her and used racism and fatphobic comments to shame her because of this inci...

It's a Gogglebox reunion today with the incredible Isabelle Silbery joining the hot seat!  This is a wild ride of a conversation, we cover everything from changing our names to suit what we feel, whether either of us has or will be on the Masked Singer and of course the behind the scenes of Gogglebox!  Plus we touch on our favourite humans (Yvie's Dad + Isabelle's Nan) and how dementia is affectin...

It's been over 20 years since Pia Miranda's outbreak role as Josie in 'Looking For Alibrandi'. She's since been crowned sole survivor, played an inmate on TV and most recently danced up a storm on Dancing with the Stars.  Pia gives us the dirty details from her time on Survivor, including what they ate, where they went to the toilet and the awesome friendships she gained.  Plus she shares her expe...

She's a media powerhouse having been on radio for nearly a decade, creating viral videos on social media and hosting podcasts, Tanya Hennessy joins Yvie on the pod today!  She chats through why creating social content is harder now than it's ever been before, the types of things that used to be done in radio that wouldn't fly these days and also how she can sometimes be burdened by the sheer quant...

Ash London joins Yvie today while Angie's off on holidays!  We unpack Jonah Hill's leaked list of "boundaries" with his ex-partner and chat about how deep he's gone down the psychotherapy rabbit hole. Plus Ash chats about how these rules can be reflected a lot in religious upbringings like hers.  And if you've ever wondered who the best celebs are to interview, we've got Ash's list!  As well as ho...

It should be no surprise to anyone that we LOVE dawgs...  And that's exactly what we're talking about on todays episode - and in particular what stereotypes about dog breeds are correct...  I;e Do Bulldogs really hide their secrets in their folds?  Are Staffy's the bogan dog?  Do Chihuahua's really never shut up? Dog Owners UNITE!!  Plus we're thinking about what we would say to our younger selves...