

Nobody Panic
Plosive, Tessa Coates and Stevie Martin
(The podcast formerly known as The Debrief Podcast) Your guidebook to being a fully functioning adult without screaming all the time. Each week, Stevie Martin and Tessa Coates tackle life's big, small, fun and sometimes scary questions with the help of experts and special guests because we're all in this together, guys. So nobody panic. Produced by Plosive. Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 29, 2025 • 31min
Still Panicking: How to Deal with Sunday Night Blues
Still Panicking: Summer is drawing to a close and a new term is about to begin, so this week we look back at Stevie and Tessa's top tips for easing back into school/university/work life.So, panicking at dusk every Sunday? Tessa and Stevie come up with about 17 mnemonics, acronyms and slogans that don’t make sense, but (thankfully) lots of tips that do, to try and help you combat end-of-the-week gloom. This episode was first released on 14 June 2022.Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2025 • 33min
Still Panicking: How to Work with a Friend
Still Panicking: Summer is drawing to a close and a new term is about to begin, so this week we look back at Stevie and Tessa's top tips for easing back into school/university/work life.Thinking of starting a hustle with your BFF? Stevie and Tessa have worked together for ages, but also they’ve worked with loads of friends, and so have some good tips on what to do to avoid killing each other. Or just liquidating the business and never speaking again.This episode was first released on 22 March 2022.Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Clarissa Maycock for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 2025 • 31min
Still Panicking: How to Write an Email
Still Panicking: Summer is drawing to a close and a new term is about to begin, so this week we look back at Stevie and Tessa's top tips for easing back into school/university/work life.As per our previous email, please could we circle back on the below, appears to be some crossed wires on account of the OOO and, as far as we're concerned, B2B at this point should be BYOB. Please listen to attached podcast RE: How to Write an Email, and let us know by end of play (EOP). (Please be aware Stevie has had one (1) coffee prior to this episode and you can tell. Best, S/TSORRY! Forgot to attach! Here you go! xThis episode was first released on 12 October 2021.Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2025 • 36min
Still Panicking: How to Go to University
Still Panicking: Summer is drawing to a close and a new term is about to begin, so this week we look back at Stevie and Tessa's top tips for easing back into school/university/work life.Going to uni and no idea what to expect? Stevie lost her mind during second year so had to defer and Tessa turned up on the first day alone because her parents were on holiday – here’s what they learned. NB while the practicalities differ from uni to uni, the emotional business remains the same, which is what this ep is alllll about.This episode was first released on 30 August 2022.Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Clarissa Maycock for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 2025 • 33min
Still Panicking: How to Get Up Early
Still Panicking: Summer is drawing to a close and a new term is about to begin, so this week we look back at Stevie and Tessa's top tips for easing back into school/university/work life.Wish you could jump out of bed moments before the alarm goes off with a spring in your step while singing various songs to various wild birds? Stevie and Tessa are both quite bad at getting up in the morning, and so have an array of tips to help you (and them) drag yourself off the mattress. Spoiler alert: what you do the night before is very important. This episode was first released on 31 August 2021.Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2025 • 34min
Still Panicking: How to Fly Long-Haul
Still Panicking: The summer holidays are finally here! To help you make the most of it, this week we look back at some of Stevie and Tessa's hottest holiday tips.Tessa helps Stevie (and you) cope with an upcoming 27 hour flight. As ever, Tessa's tips feature light criminal activity and heavy role play (spoiler: pretend you're in business class and serve yourself snacks).Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2025 • 28min
Still Panicking: How to Staycate
Still Panicking: The summer holidays are finally here! To help you make the most of it, this week we look back at some of Stevie and Tessa's hottest holiday tips.Stevie and Tessa work out how to staycate like a boss (and without draining your whole bank account). Also Tessa takes umbridge with the definition of the word “Staycation”.Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2025 • 33min
Still Panicking: How to Travel Alone
Still Panicking: The summer holidays are finally here! To help you make the most of it, this week we look back at some of Stevie and Tessa's hottest holiday tips.Always dreamed of throwing a book and some cheese into a spotted handkerchief but always held back from going on your own? Then let Tessa (seasoned solo traveller) and Stevie (confidently building up to it) push you on to the overnight train and set you off on your adventure!Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 2025 • 32min
Still Panicking: How to Go on a Long Drive
Still Panicking: The summer holidays are finally here! To help you make the most of it, this week we look back at some of Stevie and Tessa's hottest holiday tips.Everybody get in the car! We're off! Stevie (can't drive but about to begin lessons in Stevie's Big Autumn) and Tessa (can drive, doesn't care for it) unpack the emotional boot of the long car journey. Snacks? Silence? Shotgun? Services? Squeeze up, make room, it's all here.Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 2025 • 32min
Still Panicking: How to Pack for a Holiday
Still Panicking: The summer holidays are finally here! To help you make the most of it, this week we look back at some of Stevie and Tessa's hottest holiday tips.To roll or not to roll? Stevie and Tessa look at how to pack for a holiday, striking that balance between “buying little packing squares” (achievable) and “putting your necklaces in straws” (who does that). Contains some genuinely helpful advice and Tessa’s life is somewhat changed by the concept of laying clothes on the bed before they go in the case.Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.