A week of supply-teacher chaos concludes! Normal service resumes Monday when Jane, Fi, and Young Eve are reunited. In the meantime, Fi and producer Hannah bring you chain-smoking dolls, dubious plastic rain scarves, and royal Haribo habits.

Plus, Fi speaks to historian Bettany Hughes about all things The Odyssey and her latest children's book 'There Was An Egyptian in Your School'.

Our book club pick is a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producers: Hannah Quinn and Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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There's sunshine across the bay area in today's pod. Fi and producer Hannah have their 'Corporate Cathy' caps firmly on as they workshop the Off Air Christmas Catalogue - featuring everything from blow-dry shelters to s***-yourself salads.

Plus, Fi speaks to retired doctor Richard Coker on his new book Timor Mortis.

Our book club pick is a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producers: Hannah Quinn and Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Testing, testing, 123... After a brief technical hiccup, Fi and producer Hannah dive into all things "maxxing," explain why they’re putting their foot down on the new star sign, and explore the absolute Wild West of children naming their dolls.

Plus, Fi speaks to Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse about the work they've done for people with food allergies in the ten years since their daughter, Natasha, died.

Our book club pick is a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producers: Hannah Quinn and Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Morning campers! After finding out that this is how many of you start your day, Fi calls a register of early risers. With Jane off this week, producer Hannah steps in to talk about men oversharing online about the fit of their underwear, heavenly feet, and owl phobias.

Our book club pick is a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producers: Hannah Quinn and Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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It's the good ship Fi and Eve steering you to the end of the week, but Jane should be back on Monday. Fi and Eve muse over big-bummed man knickers, frozen shoulders, (more) urinals, and the many joys of silent discos - both professional and amateur.

Plus, Sathnam Sanghera discusses his new book 'Tonight the Music Seems So Loud: The Meaning of George Michael'.

You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/

Our book club pick is a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producers: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Jane's off for the rest of the week, so it's the good ship Fi and Eve gliding into your ears. They discuss thickening agents, Tom Daley's poolside knitting, important jobs for flies, and insomnia.

Plus, best-selling author Lisa Jewell discusses her new book 'It Could Have Been Her'.

You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/

Our book club pick is a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producers: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Jane and Fi have read a good news story, and it's left them buzzing (literally). With all their renewed energy, they cover silent discos, being full of chickpeas, The Pitt, little knobs of Parmesan, and the perils of a cross-body bag.

Plus, Harry Hardisty, life coach and founder of DadHugsForYourSoul, reflects on how he got to where he is.

You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/

Our book club pick is a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producers: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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It's visualisation Monday and Jane has had a wash. You can see the fruits of her labour here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Welcome to this massive festival of euphemisms! Fi's spent her weekend pressed up against a VW steering wheel and Jane needs her pipes serviced. They also chat Liverpool tribes, urinals, Robbie Williams' tracksuit, murder in Norfolk, and crochet.

Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

Our new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Welcome to a Friday special. Today, we bring you an interview with former prisoner Richard.

Our prisons are full. Our reoffending rates are some of the worst in the western world. Self harm and suicide are rising across the prison estate. The early release of prisoners whose offences still terrify their victims is front page news - what is going right in our jails?

It's a complicated problem to solve - and you may not think that yoga fits into the puzzle. But it can do. The Prison Phoenix trust is a charity that provides yoga and meditation on the prison estate - as well as mentoring schemes where prisoners are put in touch with people to write to on the outside. The aim is to help rehabilitate prisoners so they don't go back inside - and to help in a transition from life in jail.  

Richard has benefitted from the programmes offered by The Prison Phoenix Trust. You can find more information here: https://www.theppt.org.uk/

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Jane's hungover, so Fi is having to do some serious heavy lifting to decipher what she's trying to say. They cover organised fun, urinal cakes, dangerous trousers and airport lost property. There's also talk of them heading off to the UAE to exhibit some schnitzel...

Plus, author Claire Powell joins them to discuss her new book 'All In'.

You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/

Our book club pick is a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producers: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Rejoice! Fi's flaky foot is no more. Stay tuned to find out what finally fixed the mystery ailment.

Jane and Fi also also ponder authentic greek yoghurt, what makes a good chicken schnitzel, and what they'll be eating while watching the England men's semi final...is it obvious we recorded just before lunch?

Plus, they're joined by fashion designer Amanda Wakeley OBE to talk about her book 'Style DNA'

You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/

Our book club pick is a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producers: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.