Podcast · Society & Culture
by Audio Always · English · Society & Culture
Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison are done being told to pipe down, calm down… or “get a grip.” Instead, they’ve flipped the script - Get A Grip is their unapologetic podcast group chat where nothing’s off-limits. From the messy realities of womanhood to celeb gossip, wild headlines and the everyd
13 Oct 2026 · 13 minNew
Angela and Vicky hear from Gagglers who’ve achieved incredible things against the odds, from getting a PhD to running marathons. Plus, one listener shares how letting go of society’s expectations in her 40s has helped her finally start living life on her own terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E80 · 8 Oct 2026 · 33 min
Paris Hilton has recently spoken of being underestimated as a result of the blonde bimbo image she was pushed towards in The Simple Life - and Angela and Vicky have THOUGHTS. Is it just a tale as old as time that women aren't allowed to be multi-dimensional?! Not in the GAGiverse ladies!! Plus, they weigh in on the raging iced coffee debate, and we hear an update from Vicky's epic challenge with Heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E79 · 6 Oct 2026 · 17 min
As Angela reveals she struggled to keep her big new job a secret, Vicky shares a few Gagglers own experiences with failing to keep quiet about big life moments. Plus, favourite baby names and some media recommendations for a listener going through a tough health period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E78 · 1 Oct 2026 · 39 min
It's a big old week to celebrate women as Angela lands a massive new job, Vicky quite literally gets back on the bike, and all-time icon Madonna picks up a slew of VMAs over forty years on from first performing at the Ceremony in the eighties. Has anyone ever been close in doing things completely on her own terms?! And, in a darker piece of news, Angela and Vicky reflect on the allegations resurfacing from Cornell University. Trigger warning - the second half of this episode does contain some discussion of sexual abuse allegations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E77 · 29 Sep 2026 · 17 min
Vicky and Angela are looking back on the GAG Academy with a few of your messages of lessons learned and life problems reframed. Plus, VP gives us a Victorian laundry lesson, and a Gaggler shares her own 'through the keyhole' sex toy experience... apart from instead of Keith Lemon, the snooper is her mum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E76 · 24 Sep 2026 · 38 min
Vicky and Angela are back in the studio after a summer of adventures and they've got more than a few thoughts to share on the big stories of recent weeks. From the Hyrox shitter (yes really) to Sydney Sweeney's 'sport' ad, consider this your pop culture run down as we hit the Autumn reset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E75 · 22 Sep 2026 · 13 min
Do you actually know what turns you on? Because Angela and Vicky are back with sex and wellness expert Sarah Mulindwa to get to the bottom of it! We're also finding out why your partner doing the dishwasher can be way hotter than a lingering stare, whether a toy could ever replace an actual human, and why the people you should absolutely stay away from can somehow be the best sex you've ever had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E74 · 17 Sep 2026 · 31 min
The final class of the GAG Academy is officially in session as Angela and Vicky are joined by sexual health and wellness expert Sarah Mulindwa to talk female pleasure, and why we really should be getting to know ourselves a little better. Between Vicky’s lifelong aversion to talking about sex and Angela’s infamous “twisted clitoris” panic, Sarah has her work cut out for her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E73 · 15 Sep 2026 · 14 min
Dr Jessamy is tackling your messages on impostor syndrome, confidence, and that deeply irritating feeling that everyone else got the handbook of life and you didn't. The ladies get into why success can feel so uncomfortable and whether "fake it till you make it" actually holds up as advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E72 · 10 Sep 2026 · 46 min
The ladies are sick of not feeling sure of themselves, always doubting their abilities and letting Imposter Syndrome win! So they've enlisted the help of Dr Jessamy Hibbard to help us navigate confidence, from why success never quite "lands" no matter how much you achieve, to why we struggle to take a compliment, and how to finally stop dismissing your wins as luck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E71 · 8 Sep 2026 · 13 min
Deborah Joseph is back in the GAG Academy to tackle your messages on dealing with the never-ending mental load. From saying no more often to spotting the warning signs of burnout before you hit the wall, and why protecting your peace sometimes means letting a friendship or two fall away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E70 · 3 Sep 2026 · 42 min
The GAG Academy is back, and this week the ladies are tackling the big one: burnout. It feels like women are expected to do it ALL... Work, clean, cook, remember every appointment, keep everyone else's life on track, and never complain. No wonder we're knackered! Angela and Vicky get real about the juggle, and Deborah Joseph joins to share her genius "70% life" technique to help us all realise that doing less can be enough! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E69 · 1 Sep 2026 · 14 min
Michelle Elman is back in the GAG Academy to tackle the Gagglers' friendship SOS messages. From the fear of being ghosted to how to actually strike up a conversation with a stranger and comparison being the thief of joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E68 · 27 Aug 2026 · 44 min
The GAG Academy is in session! This week’s subject: adult friendships. Angela and Vicky sit down with expert Michelle Elman to cover how to actually break up with a mate, why making new friends feels just like dating, and whether we’re all a bit too quick to cut people off in the name of protecting our peace. Class is in session, Gagglers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E67 · 25 Aug 2026 · 18 min
Olivia Rodrigo has the ladies dreaming up their very own all-female festival, with a little help from the Gagglers. Plus, a listener writes in about raising the next generation of unapologetic women, and the importance of little girls being able to take up space without apologising for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E66 · 20 Aug 2026 · 25 min
Olivia Rodrigo is throwing a music festival for the girls and we want in. With an all-female lineup, a "come as you are and rage" dress code, and absolutely zero room for fragile male egos, the pair discuss why the pop girlies are carrying feminism on their backs right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E65 · 18 Aug 2026 · 16 min
The Gagglers are rebranding the midlife crisis as Angela and Vicky hear from ladies who are buying sporty cars, starting PhDs, writing novels and finally putting themselves first after years of caring for everyone else. 👏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E64 · 13 Aug 2026 · 35 min
It looks like the tradwife influencers are all denying they’re actually tradwives (I mean, we kinda knew that anyway 👀), but it begs the question… where does authentic lifestyle content end and performance begin? Angela and Vicky unpack the tradwife trend, the businesses behind the picture-perfect homemaker aesthetic, and whether influencers have a responsibility to be more transparent about the lives they’re selling online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E63 · 11 Aug 2026 · 17 min
The Gagglers are embracing their 40s! Angela and Vicky hear from women who are feeling more themselves, caring less what people think and even starting completely new chapters. Plus, they tackle friendship fallouts and why buying period products is the ultimate test of masculinity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E62 · 6 Aug 2026 · 35 min
Angela's shopping for her midlife crisis car, Vicky's counting down to 40, and together they're calling bullshit on the idea that your best years are behind you when you turn 40! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E61 · 4 Aug 2026 · 20 min
Angela and Vicky put their friendship personalities to the test after discovering there are eight different types of friends we all need in our lives... And their results are brutally accurate! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E60 · 30 Jul 2026 · 32 min
In an unusual turn of events, Angela is celebrating sport after County Mayo finally broke their 75-year curse, while Vicky questions whether men crying over football might actually be their healthiest emotional outlet. Then, inspired by the new drama Five-Star Weekend, the conversation turns to female friendships. Should you ever mix your friendship groups? Is it flattering or frustrating when your friends become friends without you? And where's the line between feeling left out... and having a genuine frenemy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E59 · 28 Jul 2026 · 19 min
One incredible listener's clap back on a disastrous date has us all reaching for the best ways to shut down patronising behaviour and celebrating the Gagglers' random acts of queendom! Plus, why talking openly about periods could be one of the most important changes this generation is making. It’s the small things around the house that give Angela and Vicky satisfaction, from a weekly game of food tetris to making sure everything in the bathroom is looking just right. If the small details matter to you, then get yourself some who gives a crap bamboo toilet paper! #Ad Hosted on Acast. See…
S2026 · E58 · 23 Jul 2026 · 26 min
Angela and Vicky are asking the question nobody expected… are loneliness influencers making being alone look desirable? From cosy nights in with a microwave meal to having nobody else’s opinions to consider, could doing absolutely nothing actually be the ultimate luxury? Plus, Angela reveals the unexpectedly invasive facial that left her feeling traumatised… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E57 · 21 Jul 2026 · 18 min
Angela and Vicky open up the GAG chat to hear the little things that instantly lift your mood, from infectious laughter and comfort food to the pure bliss of cancelled plans. Plus, the ladies dive into love languages and somehow end up down a very unexpected rabbit hole involving nuns... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E56 · 16 Jul 2026 · 27 min
Vicky has a confession… she's fallen victim to the performative holiday. From airport outfits to beach clubs, dinner reservations and content planning, when did going on holiday become another full-time job? The ladies unpack social media's grip on travel, why everyone's chasing the perfect Euro summer, and whether it's time to ditch the itinerary, put the phone away, and actually relax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E55 · 14 Jul 2026 · 19 min
Angela and Vicky are basking in the afterglow of meeting so many Gagglers in Sheffield, and as incredible evening of unbridled feminine (plus Jim) rage. Speaking of rage, after Daryl shared her frustrations with her husband on stage, they open up the opportunity for a collective scream to the group chat - and as always, the Gagglers have delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E54 · 9 Jul 2026 · 56 min
The bras are officially OFF at the first ever Get A Grip live show! Angela and Vicky design the ultimate feminist commune, rank a few men on the Man-o-meter, dive headfirst into the history of feminism, and end up collecting bras in giant papier-mâché boobs... all in front of a room full of Gagglers. 🎥 You can watch the live show now on BBC iPlayer . Just search Crossed Wires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E53 · 7 Jul 2026 · 14 min
Angela and Vicky are coming to you live(ish) from the floor of a packed train to Sheffield, proving that glamour really is a state of mind. After Angela's family fire cleansing ritual, the Gagglers share the things they'd happily chuck straight into the flames. Plus, one listener's emotional voice note about childbirth has us all reaching for the tissues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2026 · E52 · 2 Jul 2026 · 42 min
The internet thinks men should be tracking women's periods, and Angela and Vicky have plenty to say about it. The ladies get into our ever-changing hormones, menstrual myths, and why we should all be prescribing chocolate and giving women the grace they rarely give themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison are done being told to pipe down, calm down… or “get a grip.” Instead, they’ve flipped the script - Get A Grip is their unapologetic podcast group chat where nothing’s off-limits. From the messy realities of womanhood to celeb gossip, wild headlines and the everyd
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