The Wingwoman

This week Charlie has been recovering from a prolonged case of Covid – and finding some unexpected ways of keeping herself occupied in isolation. Two words: nasolabial folds. Meanwhile, Frankie's had too much caffeine following the purchase of a swanky coffee machine and hitting on a new business venture.  We're discussing Beyoncés new banger (and every HR department's worst nightmare) Break My Soul and asking, is it time to kick off our shoes and join the cult of Bey? Plus, forget Feral Girl Summer, this is the season of the side character. Think witty one-liners and a two demential personality. Sign us up.  Also on the agenda: friendship break-ups, hopeless hair and does milk really quench your thirst?  We'd love to hear from you - get in touch at thewingwomanofficial@gmail.com * This podcast was recorded on Wednesday 22nd June, 2022, two days before the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.   Links from episode:  The pandemic has taken take its toll on our friendships. How do we fix them? – Claire Cohen, The Guardian   I can't shut up about side character summer - Mia Mercado, The Cut

This week, we've both been watching Love Island - and we're divided on one of the big talking points of week one. Are Crocs really a red flag? Charlie thinks we'll all give in to them soon, but Frankie's staying firm. We're also talking about dating age gaps, lap dances, and celebrity offspring. Plus, Frankie's back from her first holiday without a baby in 18 months (think chic city break meets pink prosecco on the plane) and Charlie's planning a train picnic for her own (soggy) holiday.  We'd love to hear from you - get in touch at thewingwomanofficial@gmail.com Links from episode: Love Island: How have people already decided Gemma Owen has an 'attitude problem'? - Georgia Aspinall, Grazia

This week Frankie's binge drinking following an outbreak of chickenpox in her flat and the threat of a cancelled holiday (who said kids were a good idea?). Meanwhile, Charlie's contemplating the underwear situation on the Cannes red carpet and wondering when bagel bump dresses will hit the high street.  Is your Instagram feed negging on Amber Heard? As the Johnny vs Amber trial nears its conclusion, we explore how social media is playing a significant role in affecting public opinion and ask, why do we believe some women over others? Plus, what's up with the pasta portions at Kravis' wedding? This and more on the celebrity wedding of the moment.  To hear more from us every fortnight, subscribe to the podcast here. Get in touch at thewingwomanofficial@gmail.com Links from the episode:  Which women do we choose to believe? - Claire Lampen, The Cut Amber Heard isn't a perfect victim and the internet has a problem with that – Sophie Wilkinson, Grazia 

This week the Wingwoman is on tour... in Frankie's flat. Since her husband is only in the next room, Charlie feels it's the perfect moment to ask if they're amongst the growing contingent of marrieds who never have sex. And speaking of sex - we're also talking about the sweet scent of nature in May, which is apparently something of a turn on. Plus, Frankie has booked in for a haircut - please, all think positive thoughts, as this usually ends in tears and a ponytail - and is considering trying the chat-free haircut trend. And Charlie's been dealt some karmic retribution... To hear more from us every fortnight, subscribe to the podcast here. Get in touch at thewingwomanofficial@gmail.com Links from the episode:  It smells like sex out there - and we seem determined to ignore it - Nell Frizzell, the Guardian Silent Salons: why people are choosing to keep quiet at the hairdresser - Brittney Rigby, the Guardian Too busy to have sex? Here's what you're probably doing instead - Helen Rumbelow, the Times The Inside Man: buying are needn't be scary - here's where to go and how to do it = Jermaine Gallacher, the Evening Standard The woman who killed Roe: Marjorie Dannenfelser's single-minded pursuit of an end to abortion - Kerry Howley, the Cut

This week Charlie is throwing on her tie-dye and firing up the kiln, all in the name of finding a new hobby. But, can we really enjoy a pastime if we’re not any good at it? Or is being bad a something actually the secret to mindful entertainment. Meanwhile, Frankie is being kept awake by an unlikely bedroom companion. The newly released Abercrombie & Fitch documentary has got us taking a look back at the brand that defined teen culture. Why did it become so aspirational? How did it get away with being the mean girl for so long? And why didn’t we notice the clothes weren’t very nice? Also on the agenda: The Ick. When Love Island’s Olivia Attwood popularised the phrase in 2017, it opened up a Pandora’s box of shudder-worthy dating moments. Before the big summer of dating kicks off, we discuss the phenomenon and our very own can’t-forget-no-matter-how-hard-we-try icks. To hear more from us every fortnight, subscribe to the podcast here. Get in touch at thewingwomanofficial@gmail.com

This week we're indulging in a celebrity gossip deep-dive. The Beckhams threw a mega-wedding (with a mega dress for mother of the groom VB), Britney's having a baby, and Bennifer are engaged again - though we have a lot of questions about that bathtub proposal. Did he wear a suit? Half a suit, like Pooh bear? A bathrobe? Nothing at all? Plus, in not-at-all-A-list news, Frankie's on a wet beach 'n' fairground holiday in Wales, and Charlie's taking up a potentially-tricky new hobby (with a wardrobe, and maybe some shin pads, to match).  To hear more from us every fortnight, subscribe to the podcast here. We'd love to hear from you at thewingwomanofficial@gmail.com Links from the episode: I'm invested in Britney's happy ever after, but not Brooklyn's - Harriet Walker, The Times Nicola Peltz has married Brooklyn Beckham at her family's oceanfront Palm Beach estate - Kerry McDermott, Vogue Calories on menus? Date night is ruined! - Michael Odell and Hannah Evans, The Times 

The slap might be all anyone is talking about, but there was another big moment from this week's Oscars and it's left Charlie and Frankie wondering: what's your game Liam Payne? Plus, has Beyoncé sounded the death knell of Instagram captions?  According to recent statistics, men are shaving off their beards. Why? How? And will we still fancy them? We also discuss the phenomenon that is 'short king spring' and wonder how shifting male beauty standards will affect Charlie's sex life. Plus, following a recent public appearance from Rishi Sunak, Frankie's having a significant style crisis. And, Savy B! Our take on the latest TV guilty pleasure: Byron Baes.  To hear more from us every fortnight, subscribe to the podcast here. Get in touch with any questions or thoughts at thewingwomanofficial@gmail.com

Do you date according to the horoscope? And would you snog someone the first time you met? This week, Charlie's been binge-watching Love Is Blind's Japanese and Brazilian versions on Netflix, and is considering the differences in international love languages. Meanwhile, Frankie's re-casting her rom-com in the light of something that Sandra Bullock shared this week about working with Channing Tatum... As calories are added to restaurant menus, we're wondering if they could do more harm than good, and talking about Rebel Wilson's weight loss speech at the BAFTAs. Plus, Frankie's wondering when Pamela Anderson's apology is coming, and Charlie shares a cautionary tale of off-brand mini eggs.  To hear from us every fortnight, subscribe to the podcast here. Get in touch with any questions or thoughts at thewingwomanofficial@gmail.com  Links from the episode:  The Year I Ate New York - Tammie Teclemariam, New York Magazine Charlie's interview with Renate Reinsve, star of The Worst Person in the World - Sunday Times Style  Sandra Bullock on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert At the time of recording, the Russian invasion into Ukraine is ongoing. Here's what we're reading and listening to - plus how to support the people of Ukraine.  Homes for Ukraine - register here 'Sirens howl, bombs fall. We eat ice cream': a Kherson mother's diary of invasion - The Guardian The Daily - The New York Times  Three ways you can help the people of Ukraine from the UK - The Guardian Ukraine help: what can people in the UK do? - BBC The British Red Cross Unicef  Save The Children  Choose Love 

This week a highly caffeinated Frankie is recalling her throw-back beauty faux pas while Charlie is getting her thrills from fruit. We discuss the significance of Rihanna taking her baby bump to fashion week and ask, what's all this about potato milk?  As Jennifer Lopez's signals the return of the romantic comedy with the release of so-bad-it's-good 'Marry Me', we celebrate the cinematic genre and indulge in a little amateur script writing ourselves. Four words: Jeff Goldblum, fisherman's knit. We also talk about Liz Hurley's £3k jaunt to Austria and the dangers of detox culture.  This episode of the podcast was recorded on March 2nd, 2022. The Russian invasion into Ukraine is ongoing. Please find below links to resources we've been informing ourselves with, along with charities to donate to and petitions to sign. Our thoughts, love and support are with the people of Ukraine.  The Daily, The New York Times  Three ways you can help the people of Ukraine from the UK, The Guardian Ukraine help: what can people in the Uk do?, BBC The British Red Cross  Unicef  Save The Children  Choose Love  Waive Visa requirement for Ukraine refugees To hear from us every fortnight, subscribe to the podcast here. Get in touch with any questions or thoughts at thewingwomanofficial@gmail.com 

This week, we're obsessed with the con. We've been gripped by Netflix's The Tinder Swindler, and we have a lot of questions. Why isn't he in prison (when Anna Sorokin is)? Why do we always blame the woman? And why is it so awful to admit that money's a consideration when we're dating?  Plus, we're talking about Hollywood fatphobia, funny men, and Tesco moules-frites. Frankie's glamming up with nowhere to go, and Charlie's living in a rom-com (minus the rom).  To hear more from us, sign up at TheWingwoman.co.uk to receive our free newsletter. Or get in touch with any questions or feedback at thewingwomanofficial@gmail.com. Links from the episode: The Tinder Swindler's victims were neither stupid nor gold diggers - Bella Mackie, Vogue Millennial Love podcast: a conversation with the women in The Tinder Swindler - Olivia Petter The Thing About Pam's fat suit proves Hollywood still has a fatphobia problem - Katherine Singh, Refinery29