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Older and Wider Podcast

Older and Wider Podcast

Avalon 362 Episodes Oct 23, 2026

From the writers of the internationally successful Grumpy Old Women, award-winning comedian Jenny Eclair and producer and writer Judith Holder deliver Older & Wider, a podcast that offers insight, gossip and general news from the menopausal front and beyond. A podcast worth getting your ears syringed for.

Episodes

Ep 369. The one with the teary drive and peri-retirement
Ep 369. The one with the teary drive and peri-retirement Oct 23, 2026 55:48 On this week's Older & Wider Judith explain why she was brought to tears on her drive to Cornwall, Jenny took Geoff to visit to the ear nose specialist, and both have had chilly swims! There's a case of grandchild mistaken identity, jelly plates, flu jabs, and potentially a new game 'guess the pie that Jenny made'! All of this plus taste sensations, culture corner and some love
Ep 368. The one with the new double act
Ep 368. The one with the new double act Oct 16, 2026 48:42 On this week's podcast Judith shares the details of her recent gym induction and she shows her love for all the half marathon runners! Jenny has some road closure issues, talks homemade pizzas and reveals that her brother Ben has been getting some online attention. Also this week, Judith is back at art class and Jenny has been doing arts and crafts with Arlo. There's taste sensations, some
Ep 367. The one with the cycling holiday catch up
Ep 367. The one with the cycling holiday catch up Oct 9, 2026 59:57 Head Girl Holder is back from Slovenia and she has much to report - puncture kits, bicycle chains, local food and the two Janes. Jenny has been busy back in London at a decorative fair, Dom Jolly's gig and doing the school pick up. There's lots of culture including some chat about The Great Dictator (the life story of Barbara Cartland), and the Booker long listed, Switzy. All of this plus
Ep. 366 The one with a trip to CostCo and Ikea plus Jenny's Halloween Crafts!
Ep. 366 The one with a trip to CostCo and Ikea plus Jenny's Halloween Crafts! Oct 2, 2026 54:55 On this week's podcast Daisy stands in for Judith while she is on her cycling holiday in Slovenia!Jenny and Podcast Daisy discuss a big day in Daisy's calendar - a trip to Costco and Ikea, whilst Jenny has been busy with Halloween Crafts, a Cornish Rose and an Art trip. They discuss Judith's holiday, the resentment of making a roast dinner, Jenny's trip to Vanessa's House and t
Ep. 365 The one with all the taste sensations and a guess at the bill
Ep. 365 The one with all the taste sensations and a guess at the bill Sep 25, 2026 54:27 On this week's podcast Jenny has returned from Cornwall and she shares all her highlights, including some yummy taste sensations. Judith also has some food highlights, including a mouth watering cheese souffle! The pair also discuss Judith's imminent trip away, Autumn telly - including the two big ones; Bake Off and Strictly! There's some Booker Prize chat and lots more in Culture Corn
Ep 364. The one with the mirror at the end of the bed
Ep 364. The one with the mirror at the end of the bed Sep 18, 2026 47:45 On this week's podcast Jenny joins us from holiday! The pair discuss Geoff's Birthday, school pick up and theY come to the conclusion that Older & Wider is the equivalent of show and tell. There's unfortunately placed mirrors, Jenny's recovery from a brief illness and some TV success for Phoebe! Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcast Hos
Ep 363. The one with the dahlia shield and the onion sweat
Ep 363. The one with the dahlia shield and the onion sweat Sep 11, 2026 53:03 On this week's podcast Judith has had some more luck (than last week!) at a Produce Show. Jenny too part in a charity event but is now feel a bit under the weather and shares her concerns over onion smelling sweat. Judith has been very busy on the foreign office website and visited a posh Garden while Jenny got emotional over Arlo's hair cut and Jenny isn't happy. All of this plus some South East
Ep 362. The one with Chipping Norton Man, a silent auction and the first day of school!
Ep 362. The one with Chipping Norton Man, a silent auction and the first day of school! Sep 4, 2026 57:27 On this week's podcast Judith reports back from The Produce Show, (disappointed to say the least) Jenny reveals that she has some of her own art in a silent auction, and they both get competitive over childcare duties. Also this week, it's the Grandson's first few days of school, so they discuss staggered starts and school uniform. There is some homemade horseradish as part of a taste sensation an
Ep 361. The one with the tantrums, house envy and a fifty pence prize!
Ep 361. The one with the tantrums, house envy and a fifty pence prize! Aug 28, 2026 50:41 On this week's Older and Wider Judith reports back after a hangover (caused by one glass of wine!), she explains why she had house envy and she reveals the prizes for the upcoming Produce Show. Jenny is at home with a poorly Arlo and she shares a step by step guide of how to create foam tubes, just one of the Nana activities she has been doing at home. All of this plus a taste sensation, some grea
Ep 360. The one with the double math pencil case and a bonquette bagsier
Ep 360. The one with the double math pencil case and a bonquette bagsier Aug 21, 2026 54:03 Unpredictably Jenny and Judith start this week's podcast discussing pencil cases, math lessons and compasses! They talk about their London meet up and a trip to The Royal Academy, including the Children's Exhibition. Jenny defends her hand bag after Judith rated it a 7.5 and Judith talks us through her brief trip to Ikea, Oxford Street. They also catch up over the weather, the government alarm and
Ep 359. The one with the eclipse and the Chamberlain duties
Ep 359. The one with the eclipse and the Chamberlain duties Aug 14, 2026 51:37 This week on the pod, Jenny's got a new handbag and Judith has been back to university! Jenny's feeling the effects of the eclipse, but Judith isn't so sure...We've got a health update (complete with a summer foot tip from Judith), a chock-a culture corner and both have a tale for 'Things that have pissed us off this week'!If you would like to get in touch with the podcast email olderwiderpod@gmai
Ep 358. The one with The Odyssey and the grommets
Ep 358. The one with The Odyssey and the grommets Aug 7, 2026 49:30 This week on the podcast, Jenny is getting used to wearing her new bike helmet (courtesy of Judith) and Judith is considering seeing on her dahlias as the hosepipe ban continues. There are beach read recs, as well as Judith's full review of Nolan's The Odyssey and tales of her canal boat outing!Email the podcast olderwiderpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @olderandwiderpodcat Hosted on Acast. Se

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