The Way They Were

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

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

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!

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

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

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

How could this episode of TWTW be anything less than a bumper edition when it's got comedian Laura Lexx AND the erstwhile true love of JENNIFER ANISTON AND BRAD PITT?! Chantal (@chancentrate) and Gráinne (@grannymaguire) had no choice but to give this one the extra time, as Laura regresses back to the real-life fairytale of Brad and Jen. But alas, no one told her life was gonna be this way, when our Prince Charming fell off his white horse into the waiting arms of the Wicked Queen Herself.., Angelina Jolie...But has the luxury of passing years softened our cold, judgemental hearts towards Ange? Was it Jen's book club that drove Brad to form Brangelina? Did Brad ever date Sinitta, or is it an elaborate government hoax? All these questions and more are pondered by the best love detectives in town...Follow Laura - @lexxlauraFollow us - @thewaytheywerepodcast (Insta) @thewaytheywere pod (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to this episode of TWTW and have Grainne (@grannymaguire) and Chantal (@chancentrate) got a treat for you? That's obviously a rhetorical question because their fantastic guest is the wonderful comedian and actor David Mills! As if that weren't enough, he came armed with a box of delights that is the lost love of Ellen DeGeneres and Anne Heche! Yep, it's a 90s thing, so put on your white, trouser suit and fantasize what a typical date with what is arguably the first famous lesbian couple would have been.Help us marvel at what a big deal it was for our trailblazers to be stepping out together, when perhaps more eyebrows should have been raised at Anne's previous relationship to the one with Ellen ... but like I said, it's a 90s thing.Who thrived and who survived? The answer may not be as obvious as you think...Follow David - @davidmillsdeptFollow us - @thewaytheywerepodcast (Insta) @thewaytheywere pod (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first flurry of episodes of The Way They Were! In this edition, Grainne and Chantal welcome you to join them to celebrate the lost love of the king and queen of Juicy Couture, Cheryl Tweedy, and Ashley Cole!And the guest taking us back to the days of ghetto fabulous and dubious self-tanning choices is comedian and writer, Athena Kugblenu! Yes, thanks to Athena, we get to cast our memories back to the days before Cheryl's name became too long for an autocue and Ashley still lived in a flat (Why?? He was a multi-millionaire... BUY A HOUSE).We walk through the early days of that erstwhile love affair and those first faltering texts Ashley sent to woo the nation's sweetheart (Silvia Plath he ain't) and find, ultimately who thrived and who just survived after the relationship. Also, each week Chantal and Grainne will be asking the guest to come up with the perfect life partner for a very special single megastar and Athena's suggestion shouldn't work, but just does. Welcome to the wonderful world of 'The Way They Were'.Follow Athena - @athenakugblenuFollow us - Chantal (@chancentrate) and Gráinne (@grannymaguire) plus @thewaytheywerepodcast (Insta) @thewaytheywere pod (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there is one thing Gráinne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin- Pate love more than discussing their own odd ex’s, it’s remembering weird celebrities that went out with each other too. The glory days of Brangelina and Jelena may be over but Gráinne and Chantal, or should we say, Grantal?, have not forgotten.This podcast, Inspired by the cult Old Loves tumblr is a love letter to the celebrity relationships we adored at the time but now have forgotten ever happened.Every week Chantal and Gráinne will be joined by a different celebrity guest to discuss the celebrity romance they never got over.So take our hand and stroll down memory lane, as we remember .... The Way They Were.... THE WAY THEY WERE, COMING TO YOU IN JANUARY 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices