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In this chatty new podcast, comedians Michelle De Swarte and Laura Smyth review their weeks and share what theyâre obsessed with, and whether itâs worth your time. Will having cold showers every morning make you a better person? (No, they will make you cold.) Are first class train tickets worth the extra ÂŁ200 quid? (Sometimes.) Is it possible to upload a selfie to Instagram without looking like a d&*k? (Probably not but wonât stop us trying.) Weâre going low brow, weâre going high brow. Weâre doing the hard yards so you donât have to. Producer: Pete Strauss Exec Producer: Rich Morris Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Editor: Calum Sample A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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15. Cheesy Feet and Old Ibiza Ravers
mercredi 21 juin 2023 ⢠Duration 37:22
This week Laura Smyth and Michelle De Swarte are talking about the iconic Judge Judy, inspiring women to embrace their wisdom and life experience and take over the world at any age. Michelle has broken her laptop (you will never guess how) and thinks it's time we start saying please and thank you to Alexa. Meanwhile, Laura has been living her âamish best lifeâ making elderflower water from scratch, and is put out by her ongoing battle with flip flops.
Producer: Sasha Bobak Exec Producer: Rich Morris Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Editor: Joshan Chana A BBC Studios Production for Radio
14. I Fought the Law
mercredi 14 juin 2023 ⢠Duration 33:00
Itâs HOT out here, which means itâs time to embrace the humidity, whip out the paddling pool and bake in the sun until you smell like bacon.
This week, find out how Michelleâs run in with the police led to her championing boredom in the bath and appreciating downtime. Meanwhile Laura tells us about being beefed by her son and gives us a deep dive on Paris Hiltonâs latest book.
Producer: Sasha Bobak Exec Producer: Rich Morris Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Editor: Joshan Chana A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
5. Nalini Malaniâs new exhibition, Reduced Skincare, Kidâs Party Entertainers and Iâve Had It
mercredi 12 avril 2023 ⢠Duration 30:38
This week, Michelle talks us through her new obsession with reduced price skincare and her love for Nalini Malani's new exhibition at The National Gallery. And Laura raves about children's party entertainers and her new favourite podcast, I've Had It.
Producer: Pete Strauss Exec Producer: Rich Morris Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Editor: Calum Sample A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
4. Easter, Swarm, Anaesthetic and Saying Goodbye To Your Therapist
mercredi 5 avril 2023 ⢠Duration 31:50
It's a banger of an episode this week.
This week, Laura talks about Easter being her favourite holiday and her love of anaesthetic. And Michelle raves about Donald Glover's new show Swarm and the pitfalls of saying goodbye to your therapist.
If you're enjoying the show then please do subscribe, leave a review and shout about it all over social media. And if you want to suggest some things for the girls to review then you can at bangonit@bbc.co.uk
Producer: Pete Strauss Exec Producer: Rich Morris Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Editor: Calum Sample A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
3. Sisters, Hockney, Breadwinners and Tarot Cards
mercredi 29 mars 2023 ⢠Duration 29:40
It's Wednesday and that can only mean one thing... a brand new episode of Bang On It!
This week, Laura talks about reconnecting with her sister and having her mind blown by David Hockney. And Michelle talks us through her tarot card obsession and her desire for a stay-at-home husband.
A really cracking episode so please do subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends. And if you want to suggest some things for the girls to review than you can at bangonit@bbc.co.uk
Producer: Pete Strauss Exec Producer: Rich Morris Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Editor: Joshan Chana A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
2. Multitasking, Audiobooks, Giving up vaping and Paula
mercredi 22 mars 2023 ⢠Duration 32:04
Weâre back for our second ever episode and Laura and Michelle are going in on some of the things that have entered their orbit this week. Michelle is trying to give up vaping (successful so far) and multitasking (less successful). And Laura is bang on audiobooks on the road and Paula â Channel 4âs new Paula Yates documentary. New Episodes every Wednesday. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Sound Editor: Calum Sample A BBC Studios Production
1. Boundaries, Body Make-Up, Burgers and Booking Things
mercredi 15 mars 2023 ⢠Duration 29:19
Hello and welcome to the first EVER episode of Bang On It! We are off to a flyer! This week, award-winning comedians and close friends Laura Smyth and Michelle de Swarte are covering all the Bâs â Boundaries, Body Make-Up, Burgers and Booking. New episodes every Wednesday available on BBC Sounds. Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Sound Editor: Calum Sample A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
13. Touch My Bum With Lucky Heather
mercredi 7 juin 2023 ⢠Duration 37:57
In maybe our most quote worthy episode yet, Laura and Michelle chat about motherhood and choosing not to have children, the icon that was Tina Turner, buddhist chanting, nearly going camping in North Wales and regretting your fashion choices on Live At The Apollo.
And if you have any suggestions on topics you'd like Laura and Michelle to cover then please do slide into our DMs or email us at bangonit@bbc.co.uk
Producer: Sasha Bobak Exec Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Editor: Joshan Chana A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
12. Drinking Margaritas on an IV Drip
mercredi 31 mai 2023 ⢠Duration 30:09
This week Lauraâs asking some big questions. Does buying disposable fashion make you a bad person? Are street Whatsapp groups the Long Covid weâre not talking about? Does not paying tax get you on the cover of Sports Illustrated?
Meanwhile, Michelle talks us through her complicated skincare routine of lotions, potions, a cauldron and a full moon, plus reveals the A-listers she could have been besties with, including national treasure Miriam Margolyes.
Producer: Pete Strauss Exec Producer: Rich Morris Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Editor: Calum Sample A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
11. Don't Invite Me To Anything
mercredi 24 mai 2023 ⢠Duration 30:12
Michelle has beef with Jo Malone, updates us on her attempt to give up smoking and faces the wrath of the Beyhive with an honest review of BeyoncĂŠ's latest UK tour. Is it possible she enjoyed the train to the gig more?
Meanwhile, Laura is waxing lyrical about the cranio-osteopathist and goes in deep on the new series of Selling Sunset. Is watching the whole series in one weekend too much?
Producer: Pete Strauss Exec Producer: Rich Morris Production Co-Ordinator: Katie Baum Editor: Joshan Chana A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4