Episodes
This week Claire and Lisa return for a Christmas special filled with talk about cats, cold weather, eggnog and more -- as they join forces from opposite sides of the globe. They ask, is it ok to write Xmas or do you have to go the whole hog, do we need a guide to how to cut cheese (and why didn't Lisa know that was a euphemism?) and do you know how to stop the blow ups at a stressful family celebration? There's a lot of culture club including the Royal Family's gift to the world - the Harry...
Published 12/14/22
Published 12/14/22
This week Claire and Lisa discuss the demise of the "wife guy" -- men who heap praise on their wives in public while many of them seem to go off and have affairs. There's a chat about drunk purchases and what stupid things have been bought while inebriated (Little House On The Prairie Box-set anyone?) and why Nicole and Gwyneth are so thirsty as they get older. They chat about the "social battery" and ask what recharges yours, and Lisa has some painful What Hurts Now moments to deal with. Did...
Published 10/05/22
This week Claire and Lisa dive into the world of butter boards and wonder, are they worth it? They talk about "active couch potatoes" -- those of us who exercise regularly but then sit on the couch for the rest of the day. There's a chat about XO pippies, the deliciousness of the Beckham family saga and how Mercury Retrograde is going for you. There's also a discussion about the new series of the Kardashians, why Khloe has new beauty spots and how the Daily Mail say someone is...
Published 09/28/22
This week Claire and Lisa discuss the Queen's funeral and HOW SAD WERE THOSE CORGIS? They also talk about Aussie designer Camilla and how she's cool again -- and Lisa is behind her. There's a chat about air fryer apple pies, why Matt Smith is so hot, meno moments with Claire's hormones out of control and why the new Colin Fassnidge chips are his best yet. There's the new Holly Wainwright book The Couple Upstairs, a chat about poo and why they're both so healthy and some spon con about Essano...
Published 09/22/22
This week Claire and Lisa discuss the Queen's funeral and HOW SAD WERE THOSE CORGIS? They also talk about Aussie designer Camilla and how she's cool again -- and Lisa is behind her. There's a chat about air fryer apple pies, why Matt Smith is so hot, meno moments with Claire's hormones out of control and why the new Colin Fassnidge chips are his best yet. There's the new Holly Wainwright book The Couple Upstairs, a chat about poo and why they're both so healthy and some spon con about Essano...
Published 09/21/22
This week Claire and Lisa discuss the death of The Queen, Charles becoming king and what will it will mean to Meghan and Harry, and Lisa has a startling fact about just how many of us have been born since she took the throne. Claire also asks: Since when is a book about cheeseboards classified as a cookbook? There's a chat about Welcome to Wrexham, Below Deck and The Amazing Race in Culture Club, a discussion about general anaesthetics and why they leave Claire a bit weirded out (plus more on...
Published 09/15/22
This week Claire and Lisa discuss the death of The Queen, Charles becoming king and what will it will mean to Meghan and Harry, and Lisa has a startling fact about just how many of us have been born since she took the throne. Claire also asks: Since when is a book about cheeseboards classified as a cookbook? There's a chat about Welcome to Wrexham, Below Deck and The Amazing Race in Culture Club, a discussion about general anaesthetics and why they leave Claire a bit weirded out (plus more on...
Published 09/14/22
They're back! This week Claire and Lisa are back from an extended holiday to discuss ageing as Lisa has turned the big 5-0! There's sciatica on the menu, as well as lady operations and more. They talk about Meghan Markle and why we can't look away, Leonardo's dating life and why he can't stop dating 20-somethings, and there's a big question: how much do you clean before someone comes to stay in your house? There's a look at The Bear -- one of the best shows on TV right now - and Bad Sisters,...
Published 09/07/22
This week Claire and Lisa talk brain fog again, but this time they have a cure. There's a chat about heteropessimism -- those tired old memes about hetero married life and why they can be damaging -- and a discussion about how Robert Irwin is hot (and yes, we know that is creepy!). As well, they talk about ultrasounds and how there's nothing worse that someone sticking that thing up your clacker and waving it around, and Lisa reveals the questions you need to ask your partner to make sure...
Published 07/06/22
This week Claire and Lisa talk about the medical test that says if you can't balance on one leg for 10 seconds you may die (or something). They also discuss Amazon's Alexa using recordings of your dead loved ones' voices  -- and whether it's something they'd feel weird about. There's a Culture Club about Elvis the movie and the Kardashians, there's a chat about Air Fryer eggs and why Lisa won't be making them any time soon, and why going out is just so damn hard these days. There's Claire's...
Published 06/29/22
This week, Claire and Lisa discuss the Logies and how nice it was to have it back on TV (and how Chrissie Swan is their new hero!). They talk about cleaning products and Claire takes the crown of most boring person on earth with her chat about Aldi washing up liquid. There's the BEC -- that person at work who can't do anything right, and what that means (clue: BEC stands for Bitch Eating Crackers).... there's a Meno Moment talk about over-medicalising Menopause, some Good Beauty spot chats...
Published 06/22/22
This week Claire and Lisa talk about the "outing" of Rebel Wilson and share their thoughts. They also talk about how to ACTUALLY wear a puffa jacket and not look like the Michelin Man, Claire's outing to see Judith Lucy and Denise Scott that was a meno moment in itself, why wine is making them cry these days, the show Everything I know about Love, which is awesome and non authentic cheese that tastes sooooo good. There's a chat about dopamine dressing and why adding colour to your wardrobe...
Published 06/16/22
This week Claire and Lisa talk about the "outing" of Rebel Wilson and share their thoughts. They also talk about how to ACTUALLY wear a puffa jacket and not look like the Michelin Man, Claire's outing to see Judith Lucy and Denise Scott that was a meno moment in itself, why wine is making them cry these days, the show Everything I know about Love, which is awesome and non authentic cheese that tastes sooooo good. There's a chat about dopamine dressing and why adding colour to your wardrobe...
Published 06/15/22
This week Claire and Lisa are talking about Swedengate -- the discovery that in Sweden in days gone by families wouldn't feed you if you were on a playdate at their house -- and ask the question, do you have to feed a guest in your home? There's some Culture Club, where they discuss Stranger Things Season 4, as well as thew book Currently Between Husbands by Cathrine Mahoney. There's a lot of chatter about the Queen and how joyful the whole jubilee was, Lisa had a health check and discovered...
Published 06/08/22
This week Claire and Lisa discuss the upcoming Jubilee and how they feel about the Queen having a big old party. There's a chat about sleep inertia -- the idea that you can't wake up in the morning -- and Lisa confesses that she's getting more like an old person every day and waking up super early. There's some What Hurts Now about how Sydney's streets are terrifyingly slippery at the moment, a confession about love and Ed Sheeran, a chat about Kettle Chips in Snack Attack and the best time...
Published 06/01/22
This week Claire and Lisa talk about the election result - and Julie Bishop's Ch.9 glow up. There's a chat about getting angry in Meno Moments -- and why being on HRT is such a leveller (and getting taken off it can be hell!), plus Lisa had a facebook fight with a stranger! There's some new ALDI chocolate that they're loving and in Food for Thought, Claire talks through her annoyance at waiters who tell you how all the food was made and what influenced it. Just give us our meals, mate! ...
Published 05/25/22
This week Claire and Lisa discuss the 15 questions one expert says you need to ask a partner when you're in a new relationship. They are both reading the same book -- Lessons in Chemistry -- and both love it, plus they also both enjoy the world's most stupid TV show, The Pentaverate. As well, they talk the TikTok trend for putting on your makeup with cling wrap, why there are some cleaning products you just don't need (including one close to Claire's heart), there's more chat about air fryers...
Published 05/18/22
This week Claire and Lisa are back from their trip to Melbourne to see Robbie Williams and they want to tell you all about it. They discuss the TikTok trend that is "the Ick" and what it actually is, talk about Ozark and 10 Percent on TV and address Pete Davidson's Kim Kardashian Glow up. There's a big Beauty Spot after a Priceline event meant they got to try some new products (heaven!), a debate about dry vaginas being the same as getting menopausal nosebleeds, plus a chat about being clumsy...
Published 05/11/22
This week Claire and Lisa can hardly contain their excitement as it's time to see Robbie Williams in concert. But before that, they discuss Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause mentor, hating on the Beckham kids and why Aldi beef pies are so damn good. There's also a chat about dry conditioner, how to fall out of love easily and why people folding things is the new TikTok sensation. Add Culture Club's insights into A Very British Scandal and Graham Norton's newest novella and there's a mighty fine...
Published 04/27/22
This week Claire and Lisa are overexcited about Harry Styles and Shania Twain duetting, they wax lyrical about Gumption and cleaning products, chat about getting your flaps out in bed (hey, we mean the flaps on the pillowcases!) and discuss why a $60 tool to lift the mattress may be what's missing in their lives. There's a Culture Club about the most harrowing shows on TV and some very feel good movies, they discover that the 90s are back -- see you at the rave! -- and there's a chat about...
Published 04/20/22
This week, Claire and Lisa talk about Brooklyn Beckham's wedding and how him being married just makes them feel really old. There's a chat about Lenny Kravitz and the beauty of men dressing cool at any ages, there's Snack Attack which this week has some not-so-tasty treats and a follow up about how to leave a job (and why you may want to). Also, new skincare especially for menopausal skin is lovely,  why R Patz makes a great moody Batman and they ask the big question, what would your 1300...
Published 04/13/22
This week Claire and Lisa talk about why " blue spaces" are the new green when it comes to calming us down, they also discuss the "supercold" that mimics the symptoms of COVID and the fact that having good skin comes down to SPF, genetics and money. There's Culture Club, where they talk the Oscar movies, a few Snack Attack Easter recommendations and they reveal why getting a good night's sleep is all about maths. There's a chat about young people and how annoying they can be when they're...
Published 04/06/22
This week Claire and Lisa talk about Lisa Wilkinson and why it seems everyone wanted to pile on -- with her solo dining experience and then her daughter's job getting her in strife. They also talk about Gaytime Bites and how delicious they are, have some air fryer tips for the week, are loving the return of Bridgerton and Lisa's into an old Scottish TV show. They discuss dermatologists, clogs and their new favourite segment #menomoments and ask, are you a monster if you didn't cry at the new...
Published 03/30/22
This week Claire and Lisa talk about washing, and how the experts are saying we don't need to spend up big on detergent. They also discuss star spotting, their excitement about a trip to Melbourne to see Robbie Williams and oh yes, why your wine may taste different these days. Fascinating... There's a big question about Lewis Hamilton and why he's changing his name, a discussion about Minx on Stan, why Claire isn't loving the new Marian Keyes book and why Lisa's latest outing is well worth a...
Published 03/23/22