And In Other News...

And In Other News...


Latest Episodes

Episode 22: Jabs for cabs, wish you were ears, and cat-ching them out
August 06, 2021

This week, Ellie and Daisy dissect (really, really thoroughly) news stories about the new government incentives to get young people vaccinated, the travels of a missing toy rabbit, and a cat sitter who didn't do their job properly. Story 1: https://news.s

Episode 21: Wedding hells, mum's the word, and they all dived happily ever after
July 30, 2021

Ellie and Daisy are back! This week, they're talking all things bride-zillas, nepotism, and how two GB athletes dealt with the pressure of their entire country deep-ending on them (sorry). Story 1: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/i-refused-go-sis

Episode 20: Smart-ist, eeek!ends, and fifty-legged friends
July 09, 2021

This week, Ellie and Daisy discover they could never be performance artists, learn about the first large-scale trial of a shortened working week, and find out the best way to deal with household pests (sorry, wildlife). Story 1: https://www.theguardian.co

Episode 19: Flying without wings, older and wiser, and caté
June 25, 2021

This week, Ellie and Daisy discuss the rebranding of Victoria's Secret, the joys of getting older, and some very mysterious toast toppings. Story 1: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/16/business/victorias-secret-collective-megan-rapinoe.html Story 2: https:

Episode 18: No laughing matter, Phone cruels, and DIY SO-Yes
June 18, 2021

Ellie and Daisy are back, and this week they're talking all things laughing through the pain, when not to call 999, and how they will (most likely) not be pursuing careers as building developers. Story 1: https://www.independent.co.uk/health_and_wellbeing

Episode 17: It takes three to tango, Good deeds/ good feeds, and no-cket ships
May 28, 2021

This week, Ellie and Daisy debate a love triangle, discuss performative charitable acts, and divulge their thoughts on sending tourists to space. We will be taking a short break but will see you again mid-June! Story 1: https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-li

Episode 16: Superhumans, treat 'em green, keep 'em keen, and Ice Ice Baby
May 21, 2021

This week, Ellie and Daisy hear the story of one man's heroism, talk about how to make shopping sustainably easier, and follow it up with an equally important debate about the superior ice lolly (it's definitely not SpongeBob, but look it up anyway). Stor

Episode 15: Working in, Zooming down the road, and mum's the word
May 14, 2021

This week, Ellie and Daisy (basically) solve the issue of burnout, discover a life-changing Zoom hack, and warm your heart with an amazing story of one woman's selflessness. Story 1: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/burnout-hel

Episode 14: No-llercoasters, Social Mean-dia, and Out Out
May 07, 2021

This week, Ellie and Daisy chat about the breakdown of one of the world's biggest rollercoasters, why we follow people on social media that we don't actually like, and the first night out in over a year (not that we went). Apologies must also be said for

Episode 13: Sherlock Phones, Turtle Wipeout, and The Hunger Names
April 30, 2021

This week, Ellie and Daisy explore how the Internet has made us all paranoid detectives (oxymoron much?), one lady's smashing encounter with a turtle, and the inaugural Josh fight.Story 1: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/25/internet-am