

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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Apr 2, 2024 • 32min
How to Use an Excel Spreadsheet
Join the hosts as they tackle the daunting world of Excel spreadsheets with humor and relatable stories. A special guest shares invaluable tips and tricks to help turn spreadsheet phobias into confidence. Learn about personal finance management, from budgeting with exported bank statements to using freeze panes for better visibility. Dive into the absurdity of Excel jargon, explore essential formulas, and discover how to visualize your spending. It's a fun and enlightening journey for anyone looking to conquer their spreadsheet fears!

Mar 26, 2024 • 33min
How to Go Freelance
Explore the transition to freelance work with insights on financial challenges, self-promotion, finding the right work environment, and seeking external support like a reliable accountant. Learn how to be financially prepared for tax obligations and navigate the freelance lifestyle while balancing work choices.

Mar 19, 2024 • 34min
How to Have a Massage
Stevie shares her newfound love for massages while Tessa reveals her dedication to regular sessions for stress relief. They dive into hilarious experiences with unconventional massage styles and the challenges of body confidence. Overcoming mental barriers before a massage becomes a key theme, along with the comedic exploration of societal taboos, particularly regarding 'happy endings.' Their lighthearted banter makes the topic approachable, filled with relatable anecdotes and tips for communication with your therapist.

Mar 12, 2024 • 33min
How to Organise Your Bedside Table
Stevie brings a lot to the (bedside) table in today's existential crisis/light-hearted advice podcast. What is a bedside table? Is yours three apple crates stacked precariously on top of each other, too shallow to hold a book, and too narrow to balance a lamp? This is the podcast for you.Subscribe to the Nobody Panic Patreon at patreon.com/nobodypanicWant to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanicRecorded 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.

Mar 5, 2024 • 41min
How to Sort Your Life Out with Birthday Girls (Live at Cheerful Earful Festival)
Tessa flies solo with 2/3 of the brilliant Birthday Girls, Beattie Edmondson and Rose Johnson! Tessa, unsupervised, forgets most of the things she’s supposed to do during a live episode and she and Rose give a good go at sorting Beattie’s life out. It’s a nice one. Subscribe to the Nobody Panic Patreon at patreon.com/nobodypanicWant to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanicRecorded by Cheerful Earful Festival 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.

Feb 27, 2024 • 35min
How to Endure a Long Hospital Stay
Oof. Horrible thing to go through. Whether it’s you or a loved one going through it, Stevie and Tessa have some listener suggestions to make things as bearable as possible. Subscribe to the Nobody Panic Patreon at patreon.com/nobodypanicWant to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanicRecorded 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.

Feb 20, 2024 • 37min
How to Write a Letter of Complaint with Jonny Sweet
What is an ombudsman? Is “Very Best” a normal sign off? Plus other questions, concerns and musings on how to write the perfect complaint letter/email/tripadvisor review with brilliant special guest Jonny Sweet. Go watch his hot new film Wicked Little Letters (out Feb 23) and also watch/read his hot new book The Kellerby Code (out March 19). Subscribe to the Nobody Panic Patreon at patreon.com/nobodypanicWant to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanicRecorded 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.

Feb 13, 2024 • 35min
How to Introduce your Partner to your Friends
As it’s nearly Valentine’s Day, here’s one for the new lovers. Stevie and Tessa navigate the absolute minefield of the Hard Launch. Who meets them first? Should you throw a Partner Reveal Party? What if nobody gets on? What if you must endure the agony of being perceived through the eyes of another? Starts off light, then Tessa has an emotional melt down. Subscribe to the Nobody Panic Patreon at patreon.com/nobodypanicWant to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanicRecorded 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.

Feb 6, 2024 • 38min
How to Understand Shared Ownership with Lola-Rose Maxwell
Stevie and Tessa are joined by improviser and actor Lola-Rose Maxwell who has just bought via shared ownership. Stevie is interested in the possibility and so asks a lot of questions. There is a quiz involving Ryan Gosling that reveals a lot about Tessa's motivations. A lot of helpful advice in this episode for anyone wondering if shared ownership is for them.Lola's improv show 'The Improvised Play' will be at The Arcola Theatre, London from 5-9 March 2024. For tickets and information head to arcolatheatre.com.Subscribe to the Nobody Panic Patreon at patreon.com/nobodypanicWant to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanicRecorded 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.

Jan 30, 2024 • 27min
How to Use Your Phone Notes App
Quite an emotional roller-coaster this one. Couple of handy tips about improving the efficiency of an app quickly become an existential lament for the loss of analog in the digital age. Tessa can't grasp how to use bullet points, Stevie cries about her notebook, we learn almost nothing, an absolute classic Nobody Panic episode. Subscribe to the Nobody Panic Patreon at patreon.com/nobodypanicWant to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanicRecorded by Ben Williams 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.