Chewing the Cork

Back by unpopular demand, as of Friday the second series of Chewing the Cork podcast has been live! Some practical and often unconventional advice from people who have really been there and done that, not always with the best results... So strap on your burgundy leg warmers, gird your loins and step into some salmon coloured chinos for everything from dating disasters to tattoos in the workplace is being discussed, on itunes, acast or wherever you get your podcasts

The Christmas Special!

It's the most wonderful time of the year and undoubtedly the moment you've been waiting for... our Chrimbo special! And it is very special indeed; full of the best Office Christmas Party stories over the last 30 years and some top tips on how to avoid the same misfortunes So get some eggnog, sit back and listen to how Ed tried to fight off a group of bouncers over a few bottles of Rose after an eventful karaoke sessionĀ 

12-21
40:01

Parental advice on... what we'd tell our younger selves

Are you finishing uni and having an extistential crisis? Good, this is the episode for you! Turning back time to being 21 years old, what pearls of wisdom would Ed, Greg and Jo give themselves? Would they still bitch about their work colleagues? Is the secret to marriage being in a competition of kindness? Is getting smashed with your friends the key to happiness?

12-12
47:45

Parental advice on...holidays

With a lot of experience between them, this weeks our hosts give their top tips of the dos and most importantly, don'ts, of a great holiday.

11-28
47:57

Parental advice on... feminism

We should all be feminists- right? But in the age of MeToo what does it mean to be a modern feminist. We discuss conducting yourself in the work place, personal lives and bringing up daughters in this new landscape.

10-18
29:35

Parental advice on... adult friendships

Did you know that 1/5 men say they have no close friends? With the help of a special guest, this week we unpack how to make meaningful friendships as an adult, whether men talk about their feelings enough and the least awful way to hug other awkward English people. And once you've managed to make these new friends we'll let you know the best way to avoid them on your morning commute- you're welcome.

10-11
47:59

Parental advice on.....weddings

We've covered engagements so now it's time for the main event- the question is, what's the best way to say I do? Our views on the etiquette of all things bridal; including Who should pay?... Is it fair to have weddings abroad?... and our most scandalous wedding stories to date

10-04
43:27

Parental advice on... engagements

If you like it, how do you put a ring on it? Welcome to our episode on the timeless topic of engagements... Should you buy the ring before? Ask parents for permission? To keep it simple or cheese on top? Plus, find out why Greg hates engagement rings in this weeks soddet

09-27
37:17

Parental advice on... peer pressure and substance abuse

Is the future as bleak as it seems? With the help of a special guest, see what Jo and Ed have to say about navigating life as a teenager along with all its trials and tribulations. Covering drugs, alcohol, social media and depression. Not suitable for younger listeners

09-24
44:35

Parental advice... men's fashion

While florals for spring are undeniably groundbreaking, so too were Stuart's burgundy leg warmers... So strap on your Versace belt, gird your loins and step into some salmon coloured chinos... for episode 2 -everything you could want to know about men's clothing and more- is here!

09-13
43:43

Parental advice on... dating

Welcome to season 2, episode 1! Don't know whether to split the bill on the first date? Unsure of what reg flags we'd look out for? Want to hear Greg's dating disasters? Well, you've come to the right place! Some practical and often unconventional guidance on dating etiquette and pitfalls for the confused millenial; from a group of somewhat-hopeless-at-dating romantics. (Parental guidance not advised)

09-06
39:34

Episode 10- Boris Johnson's car

Our last episode of series 1! Email chewingthecork@gmail.com for suggestions or feedback

07-17
40:38

Episode 9- Tattoos and social media

Blue hair, embarrassing stories and the problem of communicating via phones

06-29
43:58

Episode 8- Snowplow parenting

Discussing, with a guest, the problem of over parenting

06-21
35:44

Episode 7- ABBA and midwifery

This week we're talking about working in the NHS and the wonder of fax machines with a guest in the form of a real life, actual midwife

06-14
34:43

Episode 6- Part 2

This time we're discussing the rise of veganism

06-02
19:34

Epidode 6- Part one

Fast cars and baby showers

05-29
26:32

Episode 5- Hospitals and hot tubs

This week we're talking about the NHS, messy parties and Jo's love of vintage

05-04
41:42

Episode 4- Travel disasters and badgers

Missing flights, getting deported and the issue of fake news.

04-11
32:35

Episode 3- Open mic, flaming helmets and Gareth

How many times can we talk about skiing in a podcast? A study.

04-04
33:40

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