Best Potstirrer Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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S21 Week 13 - THE FINAL 42:21

4M ago42:21

42:21

IT’S THE FNIAL STRICTLY - AND THEREFORE THE FINAL STRICTLY ON THE SOFA - OF 2023! Join Laura and Flo as we ENTHUSE over all the finalists, their incredible dances and their FABULOUS journeys. And - spoiler alert - WELL DONE to Ellie and Vito, reigning champs of 2023! Join us on the virtual sofa at... Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa Insta: @StrictlyOnTheSo…

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S21 Week 12 - THE SEMI-FINALS 32:56

4M ago32:56

32:56

Join Laura and Flo on the sofa as we say a sad goodbye to Annabel (a KNIFE-EDGE decision) and recap this year’s SUPER SEMI-FINAL! We also look ahead to the final - what dances will our competitors choose, what will their show dance be like, and, most importantly…. WHO DO WE WANT TO WIN? Join us on the virtual sofa at... Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa Ins…

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S21 Week 11 - Farewell, Beloved Nigel 43:12

5M ago43:12

43:12

It's Musicals Week, the music picks are actually great, and it's all shaping up to be an excellent quarter final...until SOMEONE broke a rib. Join Laura and Flo as they weep for the loss of Nigel and Katya (okay, maybe that's just Laura) and hoot and holler for the remaining contestants, all of whom are now our 2023 SEMI-FINALISTS. Who had the time…

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S21 Week 10 - The Bennet sisters 43:07

5M ago43:07

43:07

Week 10 and the stakes are higher than ever! Join Laura and Flo to dissect the dances from the final 6, decide which remaining contestant would be which Pride & Prejudice sister, and say a fond goodbye to Angela S. Join us on the virtual sofa at... Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa Insta: @StrictlyOnTheSofa Email: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.com Find us whereve…

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S21 Week 9 - OUR VISIT TO BLACKPOOL 47:37

5M ago47:37

47:37

This week Laura and Flo are overanalysing every sequin, every heel turn, and every dance disaster from the comfort of their hotel room - with a view of the Blackpool Tower itself! Hear what happened when we popped by the Ballroom stage door, visited Madame Tussaud's Strictly room, and took to the streets in search of other Strictly fans... Join us …

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S21 Week 8 - JUSTICE FOR KRISHNAN 51:35

5M ago51:35

51:35

It’s Week 8! Laura and Flo discuss Nigel Harman Mayor of Twee Town, the Existential 40 that was Layton and Nigel’s Argentine Tango, and THAT dance off and the controversial exit of our faves Krishnan and Lauren (and Jay ofc). It’s the hope that kills you! Goodbye Krishnan you were the best of us (SOB) xxxxxxxxxxx Join us on the virtual sofa at... T…

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S21 Week 7 - OUR VISIT TO ELSTREE 44:53

6M ago44:53

44:53

It’s Strictly on the Sofa IN THE STUDIO!!! That’s right, after years of the only certainties in life seemingly being death, taxes and the Strictly rejection email, Laura and Flo finally did the impossible and won tickets through the random ballot! Join us on the sofa as we recap all the excitement of week 8 from two people who were ACTUALLY THERE, …

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S21 Week 6 - HALLOWEEN 45:01

6M ago45:01

45:01

HALLO! It’s week 6 which can only mean our favourite time of year… it’s Halloween! Who’s theming was more TRICK than TREAT this week, and who MURDERED on the dancefloor? Grab your pumpkin pasties and join us on the sofa to hear Laura and Flo’s FRIGHTFULLY hot takes! Join us on the virtual sofa at... Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa Insta: @StrictlyOnTheSof…

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S21 Week 5 - A week of two halves 46:36

6M ago46:36

46:36

Join us for week 5 which was very much a week of two halves, with a few little slip ups followed by some of the best dances of the series so far!!!! Join us on the virtual sofa at... Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa Insta: @StrictlyOnTheSofa Email: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.com Find us wherever you get your podcasts (and shout if we're not on your chosen pla…

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S21 Week 4 - Pivots and Potstirrers 52:22

6M ago52:22

52:22

Join us for Week 4 where we wonder whether Krishnan went to see Barbie, BREATHE a sigh of relief at Nigel’s return to form, and debate the second 10 of the series. Join us on the virtual sofa at... Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa Insta: @StrictlyOnTheSofa Email: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.com Find us wherever you get your podcasts (and shout if we're not on …

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S21 Week 3 - duh nah nah nah MOVIE WEEK 46:21

7M ago46:21

46:21

Come join Laura and Flo on the sofa as we watch the young hearts run free for Movie Week! Who was on the money money and whose dreams of the glitter ball are out of reach?? If you’re waiting on a miracle look no further than the dancefloor on Saturday night!! Join us on the virtual sofa at... Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa Insta: @StrictlyOnTheSofa Email…

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S21 Week 2 - Beloved Nigel 1:00:55

7M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

It’s week 2 and Strictly has had its first casualty… Join us on the sofa as we say goodbye to Lovely Les, celebrate another iconic trouser quickstep, and coin Beloved Nigel (TM). Join us on the virtual sofa at... Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa Insta: @StrictlyOnTheSofa Email: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.com Find us wherever you get your podcasts (and shout i…

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S21 - WEEK 1 56:01

7M ago56:01

56:01

ROLL UP ROLL UP TO THE NIGEL CIRCUS! It's the first week of proper dancing and boy are we happy to be back! Join Laura and Flo as they review all the twists and turns on the Strictly dance floor this Saturday including THAT DANCE from Nigel/Colin... Join us on the virtual sofa at... Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa Insta: @StrictlyOnTheSofa Email: strictly…

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S21 Launch show - It’s Strictly Season! 40:50

7M ago40:50

40:50

WE’RE BACK BEBE! Join Laura and Flo on the sofa for an ALL NEW SEASON as we shake, rattle and roll our way through the newly announced couples - and glean what insights we can from that group dance ✨ Happy Strictly Season, all aboard the Strictly Truck! Join us on the virtual sofa at... Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa Insta: @StrictlyOnTheSofa Email: stri…

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S20 - THE FINAL 2022 42:26

1+ y ago42:26

42:26

It was the BIGGEST FINAL on our tellys this weekend (football, what football??) - Strictly 2022 comes to a conclusion for another year!! Join us on the sofa to celebrate the GOOD EGG Hamza triumphing, and to hear Laura and Flo’s run down of all the other amazing finalistsBy Strictly on the Sofa

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S20 - SEMI-FINAL 40:29

1+ y ago40:29

40:29

It’s the semi-final! Join us on the sofa as we recap the first two-dance show of the series, assess the Donny Osmond 10s, and say a sad goodbye to Will and Nancy who fell just at the last hurdle.Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.comFind us wherever you get your podcasts …

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S20 - Musicals Week 34:54

1+ y ago34:54

34:54

Welcome to our favourite, Musicals Week! Join Laura and Flo on the sofa as they say a sad goodbye to Kym and Graziano, discuss yet another difficult dance off, and assess the music choices for this all important week.Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.comFind us wherever …

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S20 Ep9 & 10: Blackpool and BEYOND 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

40:13

We're back and not a moment too soon - just like Blackpool week on Strictly! In this slightly bumper episode, we're discussing all of our highlights from the seaside spectacular, as well as all the dances back in Elstree a week later.What do we make of all those tens? Which football team is Hamza actually playing for in his Argentine Tango? And who…

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S20 Ep8 - Roly-Polys for days 45:53

1+ y ago45:53

45:53

We say a SAD SAD goodbye to Series 20 LEGEND Tony, and recap a night of two halves - the good and the GREAT! Join us on the sofa to recap all the incredible dances from week 8, the ever-relevant technique vs performance debate, plus a discussion over half-mark scoring.Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSof…

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Break 8:37

1+ y ago8:37

8:37

An announcement - check it out! Link-in-Bio: https://potstirrerpodcast.com/linkinbio/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/potstirrercast IG: http://www.instagram.com/PotstirrerPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: http://PotstirrerPodcast.com Jaye Pool's NaNoWriMo Page: NaNoWriMo page: https://nanowrimo.org/participants…

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S20 Ep 7 - No Rainbow without the Rainford 45:13

1+ y ago45:13

45:13

Week 7 and back to a non-theme week albeit an EXCELLENT one… Join Laura and Flo as we discuss Arsenal conspiracy theories, Graziano’s first 10, and Shirley’s Little ShoeTM.Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.comFind us wherever you get your podcasts (and shout if we're not…

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S20 Ep6 - Halloween - JIMOTHY GOODBYE 51:58

1+ y ago51:58

51:58

Spooky! Scary! It’s Halloween week!Join Laura and Flo on the sofa as we say So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu to James BYE, and as we recap all the highs, lows, and evil bumblebees of Strictly Halloween.Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.comFind us wherever you ge…

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108 - The Dry Depths of My Soul: Conversation with Allison K. Garcia 49:56

1+ y ago49:56

49:56

Christian novelist Allison K. Garcia joins Jaye for an engaging conversation about the book The Dry Depths of My Soul, the first installment in The Mosaic series. This is Allison's initial foray into the genre of Queer Christian fiction. This exciting, energetic discussion includes discussion of LGBTQ+ identity and Christianity, mental health, chur…

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S20 Ep5 - BBC WEEK 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

48:11

Join Laura and Flo as they discuss the craziness that was BBC Week - from Gorka ‘tootling around’ to the Blue Peter theme, to the 80s vs 90s Grange Hill debate, to an emerging beef / boeuf / 'manzo'...Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.comFind us wherever you get your pod…

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S20 Episode 4 - Megamix in the Garage 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

52:15

It’s Strictly week four! Join us on the sofa to hear all about our views on Bonnets, Garage megamixes, Flo’s first agin of the series, and Laura’s love of the birds (and Hamza). Plus, a listener and Helen Skelton fan writes in.Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.comFind us…

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S20 Ep3 MOVIE WEEK - Train hard, fight easy 57:46

1+ y ago57:46

57:46

Welcome to Week 3 aka MOVIE WEEK aka the week where Laura has to explain even the most basic of film plots to Flo.Join us on the sofa as we recap that Jurassic Rumba, Tony’s sparkly boxers, Spinal Tap levels of VT from Matt Goss, our first 10s, and - of course - THE LOSS OF STRICTLY SUPERFAN RICHIE (say #NO to the onesie).What a good idea, what a b…

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107 - Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea: Conversation with Mitchell Kesller 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

42:16

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes brief discussion of abuse and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Author Mitchell Kesller joins Jaye for a meaningful conversation about his debut book, Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea. Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea seeks to bridge the gap between Christian faith and LGBTQ+ identity, making the case t…

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S20 Episode 2 - Not too cool for Strictly 55:03

1+ y ago55:03

55:03

Welcome to week 2, where Flo & Laura lament the loss of the first contestant, debate the idea of Ursula as a halloween costume, and call out anyone who thinks they’re too cool for Strictly.Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.comFind us wherever you get your podcasts (and s…

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S20 Ep1 - We’re baaaack! 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

55:06

The happiest show on telly is back, and so are Flo & Laura! Join us on the sofa after a Strictly-filled weekend to dissect all the sequins, all the heel turns, and all the drama on the WEEK ONE DANCEFLOOR! Noticed we look a little different? Just like Karen Hauer at the start of every series we have a NEW LOOK... let us know what you think! Join us…

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106 - From the Moon I Watched Her: Conversation with Emily English Medley 46:52

1+ y ago46:52

46:52

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of trauma, mental illness and sexual assault, including the sexual abuse of children. Listener discretion is advised. Novelist Emily English Medley joins Jaye for a conversation about her debut book, From the Moon I Watched Her. From the Moon I Watched Her is an engaging, raw coming-of-age tale abou…

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Bonus - Harder Core Urban Legends 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

30:08

In a public release of this bonus episode originally released on Patreon in November 2019, Jaye talks more urban legends by discussing a couple of processed food-related legends. Is McDonalds adding animal byproducts and other gross fillers to their hamburgers? Are popular meat substitutes such as Beyond Burger and the Impossible Burger "indistingu…

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105 - My Gay Church Days: Conversation with George Azar 1:01:16

2y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Author and former evangelical pastor George Azar joins Jaye to discuss his new book, My Gay Church Days, his memoir about his life while in evangelical Christianity, where he eventually joined church leadership, while keeping secret his truth as a gay man. This real and candid conversation touches on themes such as belonging and the cost of accepta…

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104 - They Will Not Stop at Roe 58:17

2y ago58:17

58:17

In this episode of Potstirrer Podcast, Jaye reacts to the leaked draft US Supreme Court Opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Written by Justice Samuel Alito, the draft majority opinion signals an overturning of the Roe v. Wade precedent regarding abortion, and would leave abortion rights up to the states. Jaye argues that Alito'…

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Bonus - The Bill Clinton Impeachment Scandal in the Age of #MeToo 37:55

2y ago37:55

37:55

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content discussing explicit sexuality, sexual assault and harassment, violence, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. In this public release of a Patreon bonus episode originally released in November 2018, Jaye goes back in time to tell the story of the impeachment of President Bill Clinton in 1998, and…

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103 - Speaking Up About Religious Trauma: Conversation with Andrew Pledger 58:44

2y ago58:44

58:44

Activist, artist and podcaster Andrew Pledger joins Jaye on this episode of Potstirrer Podcast to share his compelling story about growing up in Christian fundamentalism and his road to recovery from spiritual abuse. The conversation includes discussion of mental health, religious trauma and abuse, and the role of ultra conservative Christianity in…

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102 - Potstirrer SCOOPS!: National Deflection 28:55

2y ago28:55

28:55

In this episode, Jaye focuses on a particular argument politicians and pundits make when countries reckon with past and present incidents of national shame, which is that other countries also have shameful incidents in their histories. Jaye discusses why - although the thought experiment is intriguing - the argument itself is deflection which silen…

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101 - Finding Paz: Conversation with Allison K. Garcia 56:58

2y ago56:58

56:58

Christian fiction author Allison K. Garcia returns to Potstirrer Podcast to discuss the final installment of the Buscando Home series, Finding Paz. Allison and Jaye's heartfelt discussion includes some of the themes in the novel, such as grief, separation from family, and familial connection on the journey the characters take to find peace. In addi…

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100 - The Truth is Cancelled 1:09:06

2y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

In Episode 100, Jaye celebrates the milestone by taking on the topic of cancel culture. Cancel culture is praised by advocates and maligned by critics, but is often ill-defined. Jaye delves into the origin and types of cancel culture, including the deplatforming of celebrities, boycotting of companies, and shaming of private individuals, as respons…

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99 - Undoing the Knots: Conversation with Maureen O'Connell, PhD 54:45

2y ago54:45

54:45

Christian ethicist, associate professor and author Maureen O'Connell, PhD joins Jaye on this episode of Potstirrer Podcast to discuss her new book, Undoing the Knots: Five Generations of American Catholic Anti-Blackness, a in-depth, historical and introspective examination of Philadelphia's Irish Catholic community. This rich and thought-provoking …

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98 - War on Christmas 2021 26:42

2+ y ago26:42

26:42

In the annual Potstirrer Podcast holiday special War on Christmas 2021, Jaye's husband Chuckles joins to discuss walking away from political conservatism and the Republican Party. Chuckles and Jaye discuss issues such as the Second Amendment, broken governance, and more. Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook…

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S19 - THE FINAL 44:56

2+ y ago44:56

44:56

Join us on the sofa as we recap the Strictly final 2021!! And what a final it was, with emotions running high, history made, and some truly beautiful dancing.Thanks soooo much for listening this series - we'll see you in 2022!Flo & Laura xxx Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@g…

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S19 Week 12 - SEMI FINALS 40:42

2+ y ago40:42

40:42

Hello and welcome as Flo and Laura recap of potentially *the best* Strictly episode of all time?! We say a sad goodbye to Rhys and basically fangirl non-stop over the remaining 3 couples going through to the final. WHAT A WEEK! Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.com Find …

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97 - Voter Suppression Part 3: Undefeated 1:03:20

2+ y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

This multi-episode series is about efforts to suppress or limit the vote in certain communities across the United States in order to achieve specific outcomes. In Part 3, Jaye talks about the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the voting rights timeline following the VRA being signed into law. Several methods of voter suppression, from gerrymandering to…

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S19 Week 11 - LET THAT DAN GO 44:15

2+ y ago44:15

44:15

Welcome to our recap of the Strictly quarter finals, where we go ham for THOSE LIFTS, discuss dances that are Grand Canyons apart, and plot a petition for Giovanni to lead Laura in pivots. With big thanks to friend of the podcast and KJ superfan Angharad for joining us on the sofa this week! Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofa…

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S19 Week 10 - Treble Clefs ON FIRE 43:57

2+ y ago43:57

43:57

It's Week 10! Come join us on the sofa as we recap Strictly's never-ending Fedora supply, flaming musical notes, the out of sync robots (wtaf) and SHIRTGATE. Plus, more moaning about the scoring (or, skip to 09:40 for the Cliffnotes summary). Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@…

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S9 Week 9 - MUSICALS WEEK 49:59

2+ y ago49:59

49:59

“IT’S MEANT TO BE DRAMATIC, IT’S DANCE HUN!” Come join the Cabaret (on-the-sofa) as Laura & Flo review all things musicals week, including wafty pro dances, FAB-U-LOUS guest judges and impossible-to-call dance-offs. Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa@gmail.com Find us wherever …

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S19 Week 8 - Rules help control the fun! 58:18

2+ y ago58:18

58:18

It's the week before Musicals Week and the stakes are HIGH - Rainbow High, you might say. Poor Sara left the competition (pour one out for that SIX dance) and now only the strong remain (...some stronger than others). Join Flo and Laura to discuss all the ins and outs of another eventful week on Strictly Come Dancing. Who's got style but no substan…

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S19 Week 7 - A 10 FOR THE VIBES 49:04

2+ y ago49:04

49:04

Come and wallow with us on the sofa for Strictly Week 7 as we say a sad goodbye to Kind Jock Adam :(((((((((((Plus, we introduce the Music Appropriateness IndexTM, debate the virtues of pleather, and discuss who we'd give a '10 for the vibes'. Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSofaEmail: strictlyonthesofa…

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Bonus - The Pied Piper of R&B 30:05

2+ y ago30:05

30:05

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode includes discussion of domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, including that of children. Listener discretion is advised. This public release of a bonus episode originally released on Patreon in April 2019 includes extra bonus segments from Jaye's conversation with her brother Ervin that were not include…

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S19 Week 6 - HALLO QUEEN 53:20

2+ y ago53:20

53:20

It's Halloween week! Join us on the sofa as we recap everything from this most spooky of themed weeks - from a truly terrifying pro dance, to the first ripplings of romantic rumours (kiss already!!!), to Rose becoming the truly deserved Hallo Queen to Gio's Hallo King. Join us on the virtual sofa at...Twitter: @StrictlyOnSofaInsta: @StrictlyOnTheSo…

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