
Reliable Sauce with Kirsty and Jonelle
Ok - what just happened? And why does it actually matter? Kirsty Grant and Jonelle Awomoyi are here to give the news more flavour, serving up the need-to-know details with just the right amount of sauce. We break down the week’s hottest stories, cut through the noise of social media to get to the truth, and throw in a big dollop of pop-culture, laughs and behind-the-scenes intrigue.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 22min
My dad killed my mum, TikTok goes silent, and WHAT are #legginglegs?
When one parent kills another, what happens to the kids that get left behind? We’re joined by Liv, whose story went viral. And after TikTok tackles a new toxic trend, we ask how harmful hashtags like ‘legging legs’ can really be. Plus, was your FYP silent or was it silenced? Jonelle and Kirsty ask stars on the MOBOs red carpet about the removal of some major music from TikTok.Technical producers: Cleo Frank and Rob Grieve | Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz | Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editors: Alex Lewis and Jonathan Aspinwall0:00: Hey, hey, hey!
1:00: My dad killed my mum
13:24 Universal Music Vs Tik Tok
15:06 MOBO red carpet
17:19 #LeggingLegs

Feb 1, 2024 • 23min
Max Balegde's "Not ready for war", Taylor Swift deepfakes, RIP disposable vapes
Would you be prepared to serve your country and go to war? TikToker @Max_Balegde gives his take on a “Citizen Army”. How did faked explicit images of Taylor Swift go viral and why have disposable vapes been cancelled?!Technical producers: Fiona Fairmaner, Rob Grieve,Andrew Bosley |Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz |Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editors: Alex Lewis and Jonathan Aspinwall 0:00 Hey, Hey, Hey
0:53 "Citizen Army"
4:34 Max Balegde
10:22 Deepfakes
15:26 Disposable vapes

Jan 24, 2024 • 21min
The 9 month viral cruise, mob wife aesthetic, and the kids caught up in the Post Office Scandal
Why has a 9 month cruise gone viral, plus clean-girl is officially out, mob-wife aesthetic is in for 2024. And what’s it like to see your parent go to prison for a crime they didn’t commit? We chat with Adi who’s mum was jailed as part of the post office scandal.Technical producers: Fiona Fairmaner and Paul Byart |Producer: Emma Forde | Editors: Sam Bonham and Alex Lewis0:00 Hey,Hey, Hey
1:46 The 9 month cruise gone viral
8:44 My mum went to prison as part of the Post Office Scandal
14:49 Mob-wife Aesthetic

Jan 17, 2024 • 24min
The Stanley Cups Obsession, Gypsy Rose Blanchard and What Does Everyone Think of the Phrase “openly gay”?
We’re back!! Jonelle and Kirsty delve into the viral obsession with Stanley water cups, why is actor Andrew Scott calling for the term “openly gay” to be cancelled, and how did Gypsy Rose Blanchard-a convicted murderer-end up becoming a social media star? Plus, everyone’s giving their Ins and Outs for 2024…..Let us know your thoughts on any of this week’s stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Thanks to Chris Murphy (aka That Irish Gay) and Francesca Smith, Senior Consumer Lifestyles Research Analyst, Mintel.Technical producers: Chris House and Rob Grieve
Producer: Emma Forde
Editors: Sam Bonham and Alex Lewis 0:00 We’re back!!
1:37 “Openly gay”
8:21 Gypsy Rose Blanchard
14:59 Ins and Outs
16:49 Stanley Cups

Dec 27, 2023 • 32min
2023's Most Iconic Moments with Jordan Theresa
Join YouTuber Jordan Theresa, known for her insightful pop culture analyses, as she dives into 2023's standout moments. Discussing the viral 'girl dinner' trend, she reflects on its cultural implications and the rise of performative concert culture with fans like Taylor Swift's superfans. The conversation takes a humorous turn with a story about a date involving 48 oysters and critiques of AI’s role in media. Finally, they ponder fashion's future and expose truths within the wellness industry, urging authenticity in a crowded market.

Nov 8, 2023 • 27min
Menstrual cycles, Mr Beast and Boohoo's broken promises
Jonelle and Kirsty on the women's health issue that people are finding out about on TikTok, the undercover investigation at BooHoo, Mr Beast's latest stunt and disappearing Cockney accentsLet us know your thoughts on any of this week’s stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Producers: Luke Eldridge and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch | Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham0:00 Hey, hey, hey!
1:08 Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
8:03 Boohoo
13:55 Mr Beast
18:52 Cockney

Nov 1, 2023 • 26min
Are Gen Z prudes? Mizzy facing jail, and iconic interviews
Jonelle and Kirsty on why Gen Z Brits might not want to talk about their sex lives. Following the sad news of Matthew Perry's death, we reflect on his legacy and his efforts to raise awareness of drug and alcohol addiction. Plus, why is TikTokker Mizzy facing jail? And which iconic interview moments live rent-free in your head?If you, or someone you know, have been affected by addiction, you can find the details of relevant support organisations at bbc.co.uk/actionline.Technical Producer: Paul Byart | Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham | Producers: Tom Roles and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 Halloween costumes
02:39 Why don't Gen Z Brits want to talk about sex?
08:50 Matthew Perry
12:11 Why might Mizzy go to jail?
18:34 Iconic interview moments

Oct 25, 2023 • 26min
Chinos ban, spooky strike season and exam stress
Jonelle and Kirsty on the student union that's banned chinos because of bad behaviour, and the Hollywood stars who are keeping their Halloween costumes basic. Would you trust your friends and family to run your dating life? And why are so many students having to resit their English and Maths GCSEs? Plus, as lots of distressing images from Israel and Gaza appear in our feeds, Merlyn Thomas tells us how her team at BBC Verify is sorting the fact from the fiction.Technical Producer: Andy Bosley | Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham | Producers: Tom Roles and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 Intro
1:05 Hollywood Halloween costumes
6:16 Exam stress
10:13 Chinos ban
15:10 Israel-Gaza with BBC Verify
23:12 Would you let your friends run your dating life?

Oct 18, 2023 • 29min
Renting wrinkles, Drake's son raps, and #FuryKSI
Jonelle and Kirsty on the study that shows renters age more quickly, and Drake's son's debut bars. Plus, is "crossover boxing" really boxing? And Kirsty speaks to a woman who sued her former university over how it handled serious assault allegations.Let us know your thoughts on any of this week’s stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Technical producer: Fiona Fairmaner | Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham | Producers: Tom Roles and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch00:00 Intro
1:08 Can renting give you wrinkles?
5:58 Fury vs KSI - crossover boxing
12:34 Drake's son drops debut track
15:55 Woman sues uni over assault case
23:11 Attitude Awards red carpet
28:30 Outro

Oct 11, 2023 • 28min
Beckham, bed bugs and P-A-R-T-Y conferences
Jonelle and Kirsty are obsessed with the new David Beckham documentary. Is the buzz about bed bugs overblown? And all the drama at "freshers week" for politicians: hecklers, free cheese and surprise DJ sets.Let us know your thoughts on any of this week’s stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Technical producer: Cleo Frank | Editorial Advisor: Chris Flynn | Producers: Tom Roles and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 #Soundtracks
3:21 Israel Gaza
5:25 David Beckham documentary
11:45 Behind the scenes at the party conferences
21:57 Bed bugs
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