Older and Wider Podcast
Avalon
300 episodes · Explicit
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.
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Ep 369. The one with the teary drive and peri-retirement
On this week's Older & Wider Judith explains why she was brought to tears on her drive to Cornwall, Jenny took Geoff to visit to the ear, nose and throat specialist, and both have had chilly swims! There's a case of…
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Ep 368. The one with the new double act
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…
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Ep 367. The one with the cycling holiday catch up
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…
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Ep. 366 The one with a trip to CostCo and Ikea plus Jenny's Halloween Crafts!
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…
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Ep. 365 The one with all the taste sensations and a guess at the bill
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…
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Ep 364. The one with the mirror at the end of the bed
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…
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Ep 363. The one with the dahlia shield and the onion sweat
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.…
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Ep 362. The one with Chipping Norton Man, a silent auction and the first day of school!
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.…
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Ep 361. The one with the tantrums, house envy and a fifty pence prize!
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…
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Ep 360. The one with the double math pencil case and a bonquette bagsier
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.…
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Ep 359. The one with the eclipse and the Chamberlain duties
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…
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Ep 358. The one with The Odyssey and the grommets
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…
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Ep 357. The one with the cycling advice and the sausage roll
This week on the podcast, Judith is back from Cornwall, having had a disaster at the laundrette and Jenny has been seeing all of the family! They chat all about creative outlets, the Booker Prize longlist and…
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Ep 356. The one with the diversion and an M&S pit stop
On this week's podcast the preserved lemon saga continues! Plus, Judith joins us from Cornwall where she is about to spend some time with the twins. Jenny is gearing up for Arlo's Birthday and the pair share anxieties…
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Ep 355. The one with the preserved lemons and the dreaded portals
On this week's Older and Wider Jenny and Judith discuss preserved lemons, online portals and a fan scam that Jenny was tricked by! They talk about school uniforms, Judith's big sartorial moment AND Judith reveals her…
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Ep 354. The one with the heatwave, sartorial swaps and the travelling dinner party!
This week on the podcast Jenny and Judith survive the heatwave, just! They discuss fans, food, longline knickers and Judith's gorgeous garden! Plus the Traveling Dinner Party is back! Judith reveals what cuisine she…
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Ep 353. The one from La Rochelle (with air conditioning)
This week Jenny joins us from her her holiday on La Rochelle, France! Jenny reveals all about her holiday including jelly fish and how she is finding the French and a medical emergency! Judith reports back after her…
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Ep 352. The one with a trip to Holt, a completed 5K and an exciting announcement
Jenny and Judith get together this week not long after Judith managed her charity run which she did brilliantly and didn't stop once! Jenny has had a bonkers weekend full of art and a Q&A in a Spiegeltent which took…
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Ep 351. The one with the lost trousers and the imminent 5k
On this week's podcast Jenny reveals how she was mistaken for a receptionist at an art fair, Judith is getting ready for her 5K charity run and the pair chat about Jenny's screen painting work shop. They also discuss…
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Ep 350. The one with the World Cup beef and a spreadsheet of business
On this week's Older and Wider Jenny and Judith have a bit of a moan about the World Cup, but might be persuaded by a sweepstake?! They have both been very busy, to such an extent that Judith has cracked out a…
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Ep 349. The one with the slime racing and the Meringle
On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith discuss the change in weather (off course they do!). Jenny recounts a very hot Bus trip with Arlo and Judith shares the joys of having a weekend with no plans. There's a new…
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Ep 348. The one with the warm weather, the experiment, and the NHS App...
The two J's are just about getting by in the South East's current Heatwave! Jenny has been busy doing experiments whilst Judith has been busy on the NHS app and having Pizza taste sensations! The pair discuss unwanted…
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Ep 347. The one with the dramatic exit from The Isles of Scilly
On the podcast this week Judith reports back after a less than desirable journey home from The Isles of Scilly. Both the J's have been busy mooching around open gardens and print fairs. There's some partner hat chat, a…
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Ep 346. The one from the community hall
This week Head Girl Judith is coming from a community hall/ exam space on The Isles of Scilly! She shares taste sensations, some Royal snooping and of course there has been some beautiful gardens. Jenny reports from…
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Ep 345. The one with the out of date chicken and tubes of slime
On this week's Older and Wider Jenny and Judith start with some gripes! They discuss what to do with an out of date chicken, Geoff's knee, a recent drinks party, public tears and Judith's new Sandals! All of this plus…
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Ep 344. The one with the big clear out, the temporary traffic lights and Jenny's new cook book idea
On this week's Older & Wider Judith is having a big clear out and Jenny shares her idea for a potential cook book! There is a taste sensation via Mike and the pair bond over culture corner plus some lovely emails from…
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Ep 343. The one with the faux crocs, double games and some new hearing aids
On this week's podcast Judith has a Croc based bone to pick with Jenny! The pair discuss the Judith's out door cushions and Jenny's busy week, including a purchase of some hearing aids! All of this plus a taste…
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Ep 342. The one with the sartorial catch up, gym locker problems and some pottery painting
Jenny and Judith carry on their sartorial catch up from last and discuss what Jenny will wear of an upcoming TV appearance. Judith has got herself some lined Cloggs which are a bit on the tight side and Jenny shares…
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Ep 341. The one with the summer trousers and Jenny's gym induction
The two J's are getting their wardrobes ready for the warmer weather which is involving various types of trousers (sans button and zip!). Jenny experienced gym life during her induction and has taken to doing her…
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Ep 340. The one with the beach incident and the wild life!
On the podcast this week Judith is in Cornwall with the boys and there has been a rather dramatic toilet incident! Jenny has been back at the Horniman Museum with Arlo and she reveals all the wild life they got their…
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Ep 339. The one with the Cottage Pie and Mustard debate
On this week's podcast Jenny and Judith discuss their busy weeks! Judith did a gig and Jenny had a Radio 4 recording (with a below par dressing room!) They have a debate about the use of mustard and bond over Culture…
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Ep 338. The one with a 66th Birthday, some new running routin and the sailing club lunch
On this week's podcast Jenny shares the joys of her 66th Birthday which involved art supplies, a trip out and presents in bed! Judith has taken up running - Spotify playlist and big headphones included, and the pair…
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Ep 337. The one with the successful trip away, a broken down car and a problem with the local tip
On Older and Wider this week Jenny shares the highs and lows of her short trip away, enjoyed by all bar the broken down car in the pouring rain! Judith has a bone to pick with her local tip, a update on some public…
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Ep 336. The one with a wardrobe catastrophe, technical problems and the twins' birthday party
On this week's Older & Wider (after some technical difficulties) Judith reports back after the twins 4th Birthday Party... including a bouncy castle, Jenny has been at the Horniman museum AND she reveals an online…
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Ep 335. The one with the 100th Birthday
On the podcast this week Jenny has been to Aunty Aileen's 100th Birthday get together, big cake and Royal Birthday card included! Judith has had an attack of the vertigo but manages to share some taste sensations and…
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Ep 334. The one with the flood, half term and and a three hour train ride with the twins
It's half term so Nana duties have been in full force! Judith braved the train to Cornwall with the twins and Jenny took a very expensive trip to Smiths - she also learns the lesson of the expensive child magazine!…
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Ep 333. The one with the laminated stop cock map
On this week's podcast the pair get competitive over household leaks, they discuss kinetic sand, their working class roots and they get a buffet hack from an OWL! All of this plus some great culture recommendations…
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Ep 332. The one with the paranoid dream, a triple buffet and generational taste buds
She's back! Yes that's right, head girl holder has returned from the Caribbean and catches Jenny up on her holiday highlights; beautiful gardens, hotel buffet plus some sightseeing. Jenny visited the London Transport…
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Ep 331. The one with the collagen, gochujang chicken and Oprah's house...
On this week's podcast Jenny is joined by Daisy while Head Girl Judith enjoys her second week of sunshine (and some rain) in the Caribbean. Jenny and Daisy discuss a tax bill, collagen, a day of sitting on the floor…
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Ep 330. The one with the inappropriate dancing, half a ton of gravel and some noisy crickets
On the podcast this week Daisy sits in for Judith while she is busy at the Sandals buffet in Grenada! As well as getting some holiday updates from Judith, Jenny and Daisy discuss the Beckham family saga, poorly kids…
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Ep 329. The one with the holiday anxiety
On this week's podcast Judith shares her anxieties about going on holiday and she reveals something she overheard in Waitrose! Jenny has been busy with her art supplies as well as Arlo's new dance class and a day out…
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Ep 328. The one with the lost cheque, silent resolutions and frozen roast potatoes
Happy New Year Owls! Jenny and Judith are back with their resolutions (silent and less silent), holiday thoughts, a lost cheque, a frozen roast potato confession and lots more! There is a BUMPER culture corner and…
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Ep 327. The one with the boil and the school nativity
It's the last Older & Wider of 2025 and thank you to all the OWLS for being with us for the year! In this week's episode Jenny reveals she has an unfortunate (and not very festive) skin complaint. Both the J's have…
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Ep 326. The one with the forgotten laptop
On this week's podcast the two J's reflect on their Leicester Square show and we hear the BTS on the forgotten laptop! PANIC STATIONS! Judith is enjoying the fresh air in Cornwall whilst Jenny is joining us from the…
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Ep 325. The one with the advent calendar and lots of dossing about
On the podcast this week Jenny and Judith discuss advent Calendars, Christmas trees and their first festive performance at the Leicester Square theatre! In other news Judith has been to Peppa Pig World and Jenny has…
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Ep 324. The one with the new fridge and a Thanksgiving dinner
On this week's episode Jenny shares the joys of her new fridge but it's shortly counteracted with her pension application... Judith has been bust with a homecooked Thanksgiving dinner but also reveals why she is…
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Ep 323. The one with a fall and a missing cat
Judith almost called the fire brigade and Jenny had a fall. all in one week! Judith has a bladder update and would like to thank everyone for their hot drink ideas! In other news post-it notes seemed to have become…
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Ep 322. The one with the anxiety dream and a toy fair
On this week's podcast Judith shares her live show anxiety dream which has left her a bit shaken. Jenny is still on tour and came across a toy fair where she managed to find some Sylvanian Family amongst the scarier…
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Ep 321. The one with the hangover and the big slide
On this week's podcast Judith admits to a very bad hangover which was only cured by some comfort food. Jenny has been at soft play and did the big slides with Arlo, and the pair chat about their first try out at the…
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Ep 320. The one with the flower arranging on a Saturday night
This week on Older and Wider... Judith has spent a wild Saturday night flower arranging and Jenny is still on the road — destination: Leeds! Expect tales of hotel room mishaps, food sensations and some Traitor culture…
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