We've reached the final episode of Season 4! Can you believe it?! But in THIS final, we're all winners. Susie & Esther discuss comedy - with a natter about what makes them laugh. And a few fart jokes. They may appear to be intelligent, mature and sophisticated (ahem) but they love a dollop of good old toilet humour. And rude words. This ep's specia…

It's summertime! Or so we're led to believe. Susie & Esther swap summer tips, and also cover sunburn, tanning and why everything sounds better in the sun. They also cover their incredibly pale legs, arms and pretty much every other bit of their bodies to avoid blistering... This week's special guest is actor, director, mentor, and award-winning mot…

Soul Searching - As the great Bryan Adams once sang 'Search your heart, search your soul...' (a song featured in the greatest film of all time according to Susie) and this week, the gals are encouraging you to do the same. Their special guest is the fabulous LINDSAY MACK. Hailed as “one of the most important new voices in the world of modern spirit…

Games! A word that strikes fear into some, and absolute glee into others. This week Susie & Esther are discussing all things games and gaming. Board, card or ball - you name it, it might have been mentioned. Maybe put a bet on it (although we don't condone gambling...). The gaming theme continues with this week's very special guest - director Kate …

Episode 2 of this season is utterly brilliant - funny, moving and insightful featuring surprising stories & touching honesty, with a superb guest and a hilarious sketch. Strong recommend... Well, this ep is all about CHAMPIONING! Where better to start than with our own podcast?! But we don't just big up ourselves this week, we also asked you for yo…

LTO is back for Season 4!Everybody's Changing and Susie & Esther don't feel the same... At the end of the last season, they thought, we Can't Stop Now! If only they don't Bend & Break, with Perfect Symmetry, they could create Somewhere Only We Know for a very special first episode of the new season. Featuring Jesse Quin from the band, KEANE! Jesse …

We stand at the end of Season 3 (for an ovation, right?!) This week's episode is all about being your best self and whatever that means to you - one gal's seaswim is another gal's sticky toffee pudding and a good book. Esther & Susie discuss themselves (for a change...) and Susie reveals some worrying gaps in her knowledge of how bodies actually wo…

Esther and Susie go Back to the Future and get high on 80s nostalgia in this week's episode of LTO. There are no Careless Whispers as these Uptown Girls try Holding Back the Years, and Relax with memories of the decade that gave us Roland Rat, Wacaday and Agadoo. Let's travel back in time Together In Electric Dreams. Lovely jubbly. The gals are joi…

In this week's episode Esther & Susie showcase talents even they didn't know they had. And they probably don't. Let's just say, Eminem does NOT need to worry... They discuss talent v success, and if baby is born with it or if it's maybe-learnt. Again, Eminem does not need to worry! Thankfully someone with a tangible talent is their special guest th…

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussions about death and grief. This week Susie & Esther turn their attention to mortality. They discuss attitudes to death and mourning, and spend considerable time imagining the spectacular nature of their own funerals. Let's hope the Royal Albert Hall is available on the day... The special guest is SARAH…

The radio accompanies us through our lives. Helping to define our eras; dragging us out of bed on a Monday morning; helping us through long drives; and becoming almost family! We grow up with our favourite radio DJs, following them as they move stations. And we jump around the dial depending on our mood. This week’s episode is dedicated to all of t…

Cue the fireworks! That bit between Christmas and New Year is a time for munching through all the festive chocs while watching films you've seen 100 times before; considering jogging and deciding against it; and, the new tradition, listening to your favourite podcast - LIMITED TIME ONLY! Esther and Susie are stuffed to the gills on liquorice and tu…

It's Chriiiiiiiistmaaaaaas! And it's the inaugural LTO Christmas Special! Featuring a Christmas chat; a Christmas quiz; FOUR Christmas sketches; two giddy hosts; one amazing guest; and a partridge in a pear tree. Joining Esther and Susie for the Christmas Special is actress and comedian, Janice Connolly. Janice is a familiar face on television as H…

What's the point? is a common refrain in Susie & Esther's households. They explain the various reasons why. And they're probably even weirder than you think. During the course of the conversation, Susie learns something. Everyday's a school day when chatting to Esther. They both learn lots while speaking to their first INTERNATIONAL GUEST! Australi…

It's nearly winter and the hedgehogs are heading into hibernation, while the humans are heading into overdrive. In Episode 2 of Season Three, Esther and Susie explore the threat of burning out - a hot topic at the moment (see what we did there?!) This week's special guest is Hannah Miller - a Strengths-Based Coach who returns to LTO for the second …

It's a change of seasons of LTO and the first episode is all about...changing seasons (how on earth did they come up with that?!) Esther & Susie chat stationary, darkness and self-sabotage in a chat that is as silly as you'd expect. With a fair bit of honesty chucked in for good measure. You may well be inspired to buy a planner and floss your teet…

Guess who's back..back..back? Back again...gain...gain? LTO's back! Tell your friends... Yes, Esther and Susie are back for Season 3 of Limited Time Only - the podcast for anyone who feels there aren't enough hours in their life. Every two weeks they'll bring to your ears a mix of chat, comedy sketches, and interviews with interesting people. The g…

As if to remind Susie & Esther why they called the podcast Limited Time Only, the final episode of the season has come around already. And to reinforce the point, the episode is all about the 1990s - a marvellous decade which began just a few years ago, right?! 32 years ago to be precise. Excuse us while we cry into our Hooch. All is not lost, howe…

We all have mental health, and this week Susie & Esther chat about their good and bad head days and what they do to nurture their noggins. Stillness helps, as does moving. But Esther's husband Ian puts them both to shame with a weekly 70 mile round trip on his bike (or has he just gone to the cinema?). Sharing top tips tête à tête, the gals go a bi…

(Sung to the tune of Move it, Move it) "They like to move it, move it. If they can have a biscuit" In Episode 5 of Season 2, Susie & Esther talk about physical fitness while staying completely stationary. It's safer that way. They admit to many failings of will power, stamina and general being-botheredness when it comes to keeping fit. And they mak…

We're already half way through Season 2 - where does the time go?! And how did we get here? This week, Susie & Esther consider these existential questions along with the prospect of ripping everything up and starting again. Attractive? Terrifying? Both? Rather like Susie & Esther themselves. And the other 7.7 billion people on the planet. Cor blime…

This week's episode is dedicated to the programmes and films that have accompanied Susie & Esther, and the lovely LTO listeners, through their lives. The good, the bad and the ugly of TV shows and films (sorry in advance, Richard Curtis). The gals are delighted to be joined by actress, Sarah Smart. Hugely talented & versatile, Sarah's CV reads like…

This week Susie & Esther shove their inhibitions aside, and chat jiggly bits. Contrary to all expectations, they are both ageing and this has brought with it a whole host of unexpected (and unwanted) developments on the body side of things. As they grow wiser, they grow less able to make any sudden movements without fear of injury. Despite their sh…

We're back! Season 2 of Limited Time Only here we go... In the first episode of the new season, Susie & Esther discuss being a 'Jack(eline) of all trades' and the new-fangled phenomenon of 'multi-hyphenating'. Susie faces the fact that she can no longer realistically train to be a doctor or live in every country in the world. And Esther wonders whe…

NB There may be one or two swears in this ep. It's the final episode of Season 1 and Esther & Susie are all about the hits and giggles. Hits of both the adrenalin and popular music variety. And all the giggles they can get. Susie is feeling a bit worse for wear. No, she hasn't been carousing - she's been carouseling. And Esther allows us a peak ins…

Featuring Gregory Piper aka Line of Duty's 'Ryan Pilkington' In Episode 6, Esther & Susie shine the Limited Time Only spotlight / miniature handheld torch on the subject of joy. With surprising chats and sketches taking in joyful topics such as discos; 1990s fashion mishaps; hobbies; and folk music, this episode is a little dose of ear joy. The LTO…

Featuring Paul Ready aka Motherland's 'Kevin' NB: Some swear words appear in this episode. We blame the parents. This week, Esther & Susie enjoy moaning about / robustly discussing parenthood. They mull over the physical, emotional and mental punishment inflicted on parents by their tiny bosses / children. And of course, how lovely they are. No top…

Heads up: this episode contains a few s-bombs. This week Esther & Susie have had enough of being modest, self-deprecating and timid. They are giving their horns a good old toot instead. And they're encouraging you to have a toot too. With discussions covering middle class urine sample solutions, imposter syndrome and the Oscars, our hosts explore w…

Enjoy 5 minutes breathing space as mindfulness mediation teacher Sue Hawkins, guides you in a box breathing mediation. Sue Hawkins is on Instagram @mindful_sue and has a Facebook group Let's Get Mindful She offers group mindfulness sessions on zoom & in person; and an 8 week 1-2-1 mindfulness course. Susie completed this course at the end of 2020 a…

Caution: This week's episode contains 3 naughty swears In Episode 3, Esther & Susie discuss stress and how they deal with it. As well as strategies such as eating lots of crisps, they come up with helpful suggestions too. Exploring CBT, yoga, mindfulness, and avoiding social media, our hosts discover that it is possible to get to 9am without wantin…

This week, Esther & Susie discuss the perils and merits of social media (aka SM; Social; the rabbit hole you get sucked into when you should be doing something useful). They can't quite decide if they like their phones or not although they are great for listening to podcasts so let's not all chuck them out just yet. Always up for a challenge, our h…

We join Esther and Susie, who are getting on a bit. They explore what most worries / excites them about this unavoidable fact of life. They play the inaugural, best, and possibly final round of the quiz, 'How Old?' where Esther shows off her uncanny ability to recall the birthdays of absolutely everyone. You can also expect a light smattering of co…

Limited Time Only is the podcast for anyone who feels that there aren't enough hours in their life. We are actors & writers, Esther Stanford & Susie Riddell and each week we'll bring to your ears a joyful mix of chat, comedy sketches and interviews with interesting people. Our hope is that this podcast will help you feel a bit brighter about the wh…