

The Way They Were
W!ZARD Studios
The podcast where every celebrity split is the one that got away. Each week comedians Grainne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate take a deep dive into a celebrity breakup, chosen by a special guest, that still lingers in their hearts and minds. We scour interviews, over-analyse iconic pictures and search for meaning in post-breakup media statements. Celeb gossip hounds will feel right at home, but really anyone who's experienced a breakup can appreciate hearing how the rich and famous take heartbreak to a whole new level. They might uncouple ‘amicably with love and respect for one another’ - but we never get over these lost loves! Join us every Friday for a new episode.
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Mar 18, 2022 • 46min
13: Rosie Holt: Millie Mackintosh & Prof. Green
This week Chantal and Grainne reminisce about the time two worlds collided with luminous guest comedian Rosie Holt! Rosie takes us back to the glory days of the TV reality show 'Made In Chelsea' when one of its stars, Millie Mackintosh was embroiled in the Romeo and Julliette of the mid-noughties when she met her unlikely prince charming in the form of rapper, Professor Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2022 • 59min
12: Sindhu Vee: Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng
Chantal and Grainne are back for another look at love gone wrong and this week it's so, so wrong, thanks to the guest and her celebrity couple, yes comedian Sindhu Vee went there and presented us all with the log forgotten image of Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng!As always, we delve right into the relationship and find out what they got up to on an exercise bike, and speculate if alleged unrequited love played a part in the demise of Rupendi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2022 • 50min
11: Robin Morgan: Rachel Bilson & Adam Brody
This week, we are transported back to the heady days of The O.C when writer and comedian Robin Morgan declares his long lost lament of the love that was Rachel Bilson & Adam Brody - it was a simpler time ... for them AND us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 2022 • 51min
10: Stephen Bailey: Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens
This week Chantal and Grainne are joined by the nation's sweetheart, Stephen Bailey, who treats his celebrity couple crush as more of a declaration of his own love towards one of the parties, owning actual merchandise with Zac Efron's face on it... I'm beginning to think he was GLAD when Zac and Vanessa's love ended...listen to the episode and see what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2022 • 56min
9: Evelyn Mok: Jessica Simpson & John Mayer
Well, well, well, I guess it must be 2009 (or thereabout) as we're entering the epic twists and turns of the epic 'love' story of Jessica Simpson and John Mayer courtesy of this week's guest, comedian Evelyn Mok. It's a torrid tale at times and it has to be said, that this may be a lesson in what DOESN'T make someone great boyfriend material... but that's just our opinion, you guys can make up your own minds about that one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2022 • 39min
8: Angela Barnes: Damon Albarn & Justine Frischmann
We're back to the 90s this week, as guest comedian, Angela Barnes whisks Gráinne and Chantal back to the epitome of Britpop cool, when they discuss the couple I don't think any of us got over, Damon Albarn & Justine Frischmann. It was a time when we were only allowed to have ONE successful female Britpop star and she was it...when you hear what her hobbies were around this time, we guarantee you'll just love her even more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4, 2022 • 44min
7: Viv Groskop: Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez
Viv Groskop, a spirited comedian and writer passionate about celebrity romance, dives into the iconic relationship of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. She delights in how 'Bennifer' has rekindled love, offering a nostalgic look at their early 2000s romance. The conversation humorously explores the absurdity of celebrity culture and media dynamics, highlighting how their public image shaped societal expectations of love. With witty anecdotes, Viv's enthusiasm makes the complexities of celebrity relationships endlessly entertaining!

Jan 28, 2022 • 54min
6: Ed Petrie: Mick Jagger & Marianne Faithfull
Chantal and Grainne are here again and this week are transported back to the swinging 60s by a couple who were the epitome of the era... but just how glamourous were Mick and Marianne REALLY? As well as taking a deep dive into the world of sex, drugs and rock n'roll we also hear why Mick probably never includes cabbage in a Sunday roast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 2022 • 44min
5: Poppy Hillstead: Danny Devito & Rhea Perlman
It's another epic week in the world of lost showbiz love as Gráinne (@grannymaguire) and Chantal (@chancentrate) welcome comedian, artist (she did the artwork for THIS very show), and award-winning podcaster, Poppy Hillstead!Poppy takes us all the way back to the 1970s when the love between budding make-up artist Devito( ... yes, REALLY) and aspiring actress Perlman met and fell in love... but despite being one of Hollywood's most stable couples, a happy ever after just wasn't to be, despite the efforts of Michael Douglas.Follow Poppy - @poppyhillsteadFollow us - @thewaytheywerepodcast (Insta) @thewaytheywere pod (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2022 • 55min
4: Sam Lake: Katie Price & Peter Andre
Chantal (@chancentrate) and Gráinne (@grannymaguire) are here again to prise another erstwhile celebrity couple crush out of the memory banks of this week's guest, comedian Sam Lake. Sam doesn't disappoint as he takes us back to the days when 'I'm a Celebrity' was UNMISSABLE TV and the nation was gripped at the smoldering looks over the campfire and midnight hammock fondles of Katie Price and Peter Andre. We get some top-class reenactments of what went down and as you'd expect, this episode is INSANIA!Follow Sam - @mrsamlakeFollow us - @thewaytheywerepodcast (Insta) @thewaytheywere pod (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices