The Catch Up (With Amanda And Christina): Recent Episodes
Christina & Amanda
Welcome to 'The Catch Up' with Amanda and Christina. Each episode we dissect a topic from the latest skincare products, TV shows we are enjoying to the best recipes to try at home. Join us on our catch up, with seriously irresistible conversations!
The year 2021 has come and gone quickly! We take a look back at 2021 when we first started making this podcast! And share some our favourite watches, reads and skincare products (of course!)
Thank you for all your support in 2021 on our podcast journey! We hope you have a wonderful festive period with family and friends. We will be back in early 2022 with more episodes.
Strangest/Wackiest watch:
The Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow (Netflix | Trailer)
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at The Cecil Hotel (Netflix | Trailer)
Best TV shows:
Ted Lasso (Apple TV | Trailer)
Succession (Sky/ NOW | Season 3 Trailer)
Cobra Kai (Netflix | Season 4 Trailer)
The Americans (Disney+ | Season 6 Trailer)
Ms. Represented (ABC | Trailer)
Best books:
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman
Best skincare products:
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6
Kate Somerville Vitamin C + Retinol Moisturiser
HELLO from the other side! After 6 long years, Adele is back with a new album "30"!
We are so excited about the new music. But first, she released two concerts/documentaries (An Audience with... Adele for the UK, and Adele One Night Only for the US) to celebrate the release of the album.
What did we think? What are our favourite Adele songs?
Expect some sing songs!
Interested in couture? Mesmerised by catwalks on the fashion runway? Wanted to be at the front row of fashion shows?
Look no further! In this episode we're joined by Kat who has done it all!
Kat is the co-founder of OnFeature- a fashion and lifestyle online publication.
Kat takes us to behind-the-scenes of London Fashion Week, what it's like to work with different designers to do a fashion shoot and the designers we should pay attention to.
Hope you enjoy this Devil Wears Prada x Anna Wintour conversation!
Follow @OnFeature on Instagram.
Designers mentioned:
Bernard Chandran (Dubbed Malaysia's King of Fashion!)
Joomi Lim
We dig deep into our book, TV and on-demand libraries! We catch up on some of our recent reads and watches. The selection might even be SOUL-searching!
Podcasts:
How to Fail with Elizabeth Day
Slow Burn: The Clinton Impeachment (Slate)
Books:
Magpie by Elizabeth Day (Goodreads)
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney (Goodreads)
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton (Goodreads)
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris (Goodreads)
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (Goodreads)
Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones (Goodreads)
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong (Goodreads)
Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor (Goodreads)
The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson (Goodreads)
TV & On-Demand shows:
Married at first sight Australia (Channel 4)
Impeachment: American Crime Story (BBC/ iPlayer | Trailer )
Maid (Netflix | Trailer)
An Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts (Netflix | Trailer)
Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings (Disney+ | Trailer)
Soul (Disney+ | Trailer)
Luca (Disney+ | Trailer)
Castle (Disney+ | Trailer)
Dopesick (Disney+ | Trailer)
Have you ever wondered why the humble cauliflower gets the "super food" status?
Have you eaten cauli-steak, cauli-rice or cauli-pizza?
We share the nutritional benefits of the cauliflower. And some of our favourite recipes for this versatile vegetable!
Whether is roasting with oil, chilli paste or miso paste- there'll be something for everyone to get your taste buds going.
Get cooking!
In this episode we put on our new red lipsticks for a catch up on a weekend of beauty events!
We chat about Lisa Eldridge's pop up studio in Covent Garden, Caroline Hiron's Hall of Fame event and Liberty's new The Beauty Drop subscription box service.
Amanda wears Lisa Eldrdige's True Velvet Cinnabar
Christina wears Lisa Eldridge's True Velvet Jazz
Caroline Hiron's The OGs Kit
SPOILER ALERT- This episode contains spoilers.
Amanda and Christina methodologically conduct a deep dissection and a post-mortem of Netflix's Squid Game. The Squid Game is now the most streamed series on Netflix, beating Bridgerton off its top spot.
We discussed the series appeal, the income and economic struggles of the participants and reflection of the 'real' world. We examined each characters' motivations and the many plot twists. In for a blood, sweat and tears episode!
Reference:
Squid Game (Netflix | Trailer)
Squid Game knocks Bridgerton off Netflix top spot (BBC)
Squid Game lays bare South Korea's real life personal debt crisis (The Guardian)
Squid Game deaths are foreshadowed by the past (Screen Rant)
It's Halloween! Amanda is super excited about this festival, Christina less so.
Will Amanda convince Christina that this is a festival worth waiting for? (Doubt it!)
Have you ever experienced any supernatural events that you can't quite explain? Will you stay in a hotel that is known for its dark past? What movies get your spooky-meter up?
Bodmin Gaol (Cornwall, UK)
The Bodim Jail Hotel (Cornwall, UK)
The Others (Movie | Trailer)
The Ring (Japanese movie | Trailer)
Heidi Klum's halloween makeover (Youtube)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Movie | Trailer)
The Blair Witch Project (Movie | Trailer)
Stephen King's original IT (Movie | Trailer)
We're joined by Mika, the co-founder and President of the British Sauna Society, to transport us into the world of saunas. Many of us have been to a sauna at a spa, but Mika calls this a "compromised experience".
Hot stone, air ventilation, cold plunge and whacking (!) is a must!
Tune in to hear about the well-being benefits of saunas, the rituals and be inspired by this age old tradition.
You can experience Saunas across London & the South Coast of the UK at the following locations:
In London:
Finnish Church in London (Rotherhithe)
Netil360 Rooftop Sauna (London Fields)
The Bath House – Russian Banya (Belgravia)
Banya No. 1 (Hoxton and Chiswick)
New Docklands Steam Baths (Canning Town)
On the South Coast:
Beach Box Sauna Spa (Brighton)
Fire Salt & Sea (Worthing Beach)
The Wild Sauna (Shoreham Beach)
The Saltwater Sauna (Sandbanks Beach, Poole)
Seaside Sauna Haus (Seatown, West Dorset)
Learn more about saunas by following:
@mesq Mika's Instagram
@britishsaunasociety (charitable organisation)
@saunawave (Wendy & Mika's sauna journey)
This episode cover is provided by Mika and features the interior of James Franklin’s garden sauna in Northamptonshire.
This is a spoiler free chat on the latest Bond movie "No Time to Die" and Daniel Craig's last outing as James Bond. Amanda and Christina actually went to the cinemas together to see No Time to Die. Did we enjoy it? What makes a James Bond a James Bond? And our predictions are in on who might take over the reign as the next James Bond.
No Time to Die (Trailer) Charting the feminist revolution of 007, from Bond girl to Bond women (Stylist) No Time to Die's lack of sex James Bond isn't the problem (Digital Spy) London Olympics 2012- James Bond and The Queen (YouTube) Skyfall- Adele (YouTube) Writing's on the wall- Sam Smith (YouTube) No Time to Die- Billie Eilish (YouTube)
Grooming and deportment? 1955 Good Housewives Guide? Modern day etiquettes? We unpack them all in this epsiode.
It's the end of the season. It's another round of empties!
We share the products that we gone through hard and fast during the summer months.
Amanada's products:
- Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash
- Molton Brown Bursting Caju & Lime Bath & Shower Gel
- Frank Body Express-O Scrub
- Susanne Kaufmann Enzyme Peel
- Antipodes Manuka Honey Skin-Brightening Light Day Cream
- Ultrabase emollient cream
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL sunscreen
- Lipstick Queen Morning Sunshine
Christina's products:
- Korres Shower Gel- Japanese Rose
- Scottish Fine Soaps Company- Au Lait Bathing Milk
- Dove Exfoliating Body Scrub- Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk Scent
- Garnier- Body Repair Restoring Moisturiser
- Alpha H- Liquid Gold with Glycolic Acid
- Medik8- Crystal Retinal 3
- Beauty Pie- Super Healthy Skin Daily Vitamin Defense Serume
- Beauty Pie- Triple Hyaluronic Acid
- Mizon- Multi Function Formula All In One Snail Repair Cream
- La Mer- Creme de la Mer
- Beauty Pie- Wonder Gloss Collagen Lip Oil (Sunhazed)
What is a bubble tea? What is "hot wave" chips? What is "white rabbit" sweets?
Amanda and Christina share their favourite Asian snacks. They are easily available at your local Asian grocery shops.
Join us for a tantalising episode that will get your taste buds going!
Mid Autumn Festival is coming up! It's a festival where families gather to give thanks for a good harvest. The moon also shines the brightest, biggest and closest to the earth on the 15th day of the 8th Lunar calendar month.
We talk about legends, customs and family traditions. Of course, there's food involved. Enjoy!
We're back!! After a summer break, we're back at recording episodes.
We caught up on our summer destinations, TV dramas and books.
TV:
- The Chair (Netflix)
- Downton Abbey (Netflix)
- The Bureau (Amazon Prime)
- Vigil (BBC)
- Hannibal (Amazon Prime)
- Nine Perfect Strangers (Amazon Prime)
- Virgin River (Netflix)
Books:
- The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
- The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
- Midnight Library by Matt Haig
- The Dinner Guest by B P Walter
- Spellbinders by Helen Stringer
Amanda and Christina share their memorable restaurant places. From Michelin Starred restaurants to local hangouts. From London to Sydney.
Amanda and Christina chat daily changes we can make to play apart in the Climate Emergency
As we enter Summer, it's time to do another round of our skincare and body care empties!
Amanda's products:
- Elemis- Soothing Apricot Toner
- Elemis- Rehydrating Ginseng Toner
- Eucerin- Hyaluron-Filler
- Vichy- Mineral 89 Daily Booster
- Votary- Super Seed Facial Oil
- Elemis- Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm
- TonyMoly- Bamboo Fresh Water Soothing Mist (discontinued)
- Noble Isle- Tea Rose Bubble Bath & Shower Gel
- L’Occitane- Ultra Rich Body Cream
- Le Labo- Hinoki/ Avocado Body Cream
- Rituals The Ritual of Jing ‘Sleep’ Dry Oil for Body & Hair
Christina's products:
- Kate Somerville- Goat Milk Moisturising Cleanser
- Mizon- Real Vitamin Cleansing Balm
- Dr Dennis Gross- Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
- Pixi - Glow Tonic
- Beauty Pie- Qi Energy Ginger Root & Ginger Super Glow Serum
- Beauty Pie- Superactive Capsules Essential Ceramides
- Beauty Pie- Japanfusion Power Elixir Moisturiser
- Avene- Eau Thermale SPF50+
- Waitrose- Amber & Bergamot Moisturising Bath Foam
- Better You- Magnesium Bath Flakes
- Beauty Pie- Collagen Super Powder
Amanda and Christina share their love of musicals as theatres slowly reopening after 16 months of lights out! From their earliest childhood musical memories to musicals they will be seeing post-lockdown. Can hardly wait!
Musicals covered:
- Sound of Music
- West Side Story
- My Fair Lady
- The King and I
- Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat
- Phantom of the Opera
- Sunset Boulevard
- Wicked
- Mary Poppins
- Book of Morons
- Avenue Q
- The Greatest Showman
- Mamma Mia!
- Dear Evan Hansen
- Les Miserables
- Cats
- La La Land
- A Star is Born
- Back to the Future
- Pretty Woman
Meet your co-hosts! The tables have turned. It's Christina's turn to quiz Amanda so we can all get to know her.
Why did Amanda move from Brisbane to Sydney? Why did Amanda become a vet, but is no longer practising? Who are Minnie Spacey & Daffodil Martin?
Thanks for all your support so far. Amanda and Christina think it's time to get to know your co-hosts!
So, meet Christina. Amanda sits down with Christina to hear some of her childhood stories from Hong kong and later in Australia. The hardship of picking up a new language and why Christina moved to London.
We hope you enjoy out deep dives!
*Drool alert!!* We are joined by chocolatier Kristell from France! Kristell is passionate about chocolate making and educating people on the different types of chocolate. She shares with us her journey from leaving her corporate job of 17 years to her qualification as a chocolatier.
We covered a lot of ground in this episode, from how to approach chocolate tasting, where to buy the best ones to try at home and to real-life chocolate making stress.
Follow Kristell on Instagram to see her amazing creations and recipes! (@kristell_chocolat)
Some chocolate brands that Kristell recommends:
- Hotel Chocolat
- Rococo
- Ducasse at Coal Drops Yards
- Marou
- To'ak
- Pierre Marcolini
Amanda and Christina sit down to chat about body image issues, the use of skin whitening products in Asia and the rise of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
Articles referenced:
- Beyoncé looked glorious on my magazine cover. ‘Are you going to lighten her skin?’ my boss asked (The Guardian)
- The Naked Truth (The Pudding)
- Skin Lightening Is Fraught With Risk, But It Still Thrives in the Asian Beauty Market—Here’s Why (Vogue)
TV shows:
- Skin decisions: before and after (Netflix)
- The Truth About… Cosmetic Treatments (BBC iPlayer)
- Naked Attraction
We're joined by Angela to talk about reality dating TV shows. Are these TV shows realistic to real-life dating experiences?
In this open and honest conversation, Angela shares her dating experiences especially the ups and downs of dating during a pandemic.
Reality tv shows:
- Married At First Sight Australia (YouTube channel)
- Love Is Blind (Netflix, Trailer)
- Indian Matchmaking (Netflix, Trailer)
- The One (Netflix, Trailer)
Sex and The City aired in 1998-2004, with 94 episodes. It's now coming back with a new show called "And Just Like That..." (no Samantha or Mr Big though!) So we couldn't help but wonder... if the questions that Carrie Bradshaw wondered over 20 years ago are still relevant in 2021? Carrie asked 92 questions over the 6 seasons so we picked a few to have a deeper look. Christina also surprised Amanda with a SATC quiz. How many cosmopolitans can you score? Tune in to find out!
References
- Sex and The City HBO synopsis
- Everything that Carrie ever wondered (Vulture)
- Stats and The City (Ceros)
Teresa Le from Ladudu joins Amanda and Christina for a tantalising chat on Vietnamese food and her journey so far in the food industry.
Teresa is a chef, a restaurateur, a business entrepreneur, an author and a mother! (Is there anything she doesn't do?!) Also, she has recently set up a GoFund me campaign to build a FAR East Cafe (Food Against Racism)-- a space for the Asian community to gather, discuss sensitive topics and cook together.
Join us for an uplifting and inspirational 30 minute chat!
You can find Ladudu sauces at Ladudu website and at 5 Longdan locations around London and in Wing Yip Cricklewood
You can support the FAR GoFund Me campaign:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/FAR-East-Kitchen-Food-Against-Racism
And Teresa's book Action Taker! is available now on Amazon and Kindle Version.
Follow Teresa and Ladudu on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube.
It turns out Christina and Amanda are really into their psychological dramas balanced with renovation reality shows.
Here's a round up of the recent TV shows that we got through & some books that may be coming to our screens soon.
(01:04) Stranger (Netflix | Trailer)
(03:35) Crash Landing On You (Netflix | Trailer)
(04:40) Call My Agent! (Netflix | Trailer)
(05:55) Minari (Amazon Prime | Trailer)
(09:30) Unforgotten (Netflix Season 1-3 | ITV Season 4 | Trailer)
(11:49) Too Close (ITV | Trailer)
(13:43) Behind Her Eyes (Netflix | Trailer)
(16:09) Lupin (Netflix | Trailer)
(17:15) Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Netflix | Trailer)
(19:19) Seaspiracy (Netflix | Trailer)
(22:00) Pesky Fish website
(23:44) Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby (BBC iPlayer | Breakfast with giraffes segment)
(25:30) Dream Home Make Over (Netflix | Trailer)
(27:50) Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan (Book | Amazon)
(28:56) Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam (Book | Amazon)
(30:20) Girl A by Abigail Dean (Book | Amazon)
(31:30) Run (Netflix | Trailer)
(32:36) Soul (Disney+ | Trailer)
(33:15) Snackmasters (Channel 4)
We have a special guest joining us for this episode! Can you tell your floral scent from your oriental scent when it comes to perfume?
Anne owns over 100 bottles of perfume at home and is passionate about using scent to create lasting memories. Anne sits down with Amanda and Christina to share her knowledge- tips on choosing a suitable scent, best places to buy perfume and how we too can create lasting memories with perfume. Don't miss this special chat!
Resources
- Mumsnet latest perfume thread
- Eau My Soul (Facebook Group)
- Fragrantica
- Perfume Society
Places to buy perfume from
- Fortnum & Mason
- Liberty London
- Selfridges
- Bloom Perfume
- Les Senteurs
Budget options
- L'Occitane
- Perfume Parlour (This place sells amazing dupes at bargain prices. Anne says she wouldn't normally recommend dupes but these are excellent and a great way of trying before you buy a big bottle!)
- Tauer Perfumes (Good dupes for discontinued perfume)
Anne's favourite perfume brands
- 4160 Tuesdays
- Gross Smith London
- Cashmere by Next
- Bottega Veneta
- Ellie Saab
- Girl Of Now by Elie Saab
Perfume worn during recording
- Anne- Tiger By Her Side by Sana Jardin
- Amanda- Eau Des Sens by Diptyque
- Christina- Waterlily Tea Dress by Zara x Jo Loves
It's Confident Radiant Asians, not Crazy Rich Asians! Amanda & Christina reflect on the recent rise on hate crimes against Asians in America and the UK. We also share some amazing Asian films and TV shows that you'd enjoy! We have included two UK petitions against Asian hate crimes that you can read up on and participate in.
Petitions:
- Fund additional support for victims of COVID19 racism and anti-racism programmes (Sign Petition)
- Call for a zero-tolerance policy to racism (Sign Petition; End the Virus of Racism)
(00:05) Gun Shooting in Atlanta (New York Times)
(00:34) Asian woman, 65, knocked down, repeatedly kicked as witnesses appear to watch (NBC)
(00:53) Shocking video shows 91-year-old man senselessly pushed to ground in Oakland's Chinatown (ABC)
(01:20) Trump fuels Anti Asian Hate a study finds (Forbes)
(02:00) It's time we stopped downplaying the UK's anti-Asian racism (Harpers Bazaar)
(02:00) This Is What Anti-Asian Hate Looks Like in the UK (Vice)
(02:49) Kova patisserie got vandalised (Instagram video)
(03:36) An Asian couple got spat at in Canary Wharf (Instagram video)
(14:45) London’s Chinatown Is on Borrowed Time (London Eater)
(20:00) Crazy Rich Asians (Trailer)
(20:10) ‘It’s not a movie, it’s a movement’: Crazy Rich Asians takes on Hollywood (The Guardian)
(20:11) Crazy Rich Asians Is Going to Change Hollywood. It's About Time (Time)
(22:40) Parasite (Trailer)
(23:57) Jjapaguri with Steak from movie Parasite recipe (Korean Bapsang food blog)
(24:54) Infernal Affairs (Trailer)
(25:10) The Departed (Trailer)
(27:03) Kim’s Convenience (Trailer)
(28:15) Fresh Off The Boat (Trailer)
(29:18) FOTB Dishwasher Scene (Video Clip)
(30:56) Always Be My Maybe (Trailer)
(31:29) Keanu Reeves cameo in Always Be My Maybe (Video Clip)
We're almost(!) coming out of the third national lockdown in the UK. This leaves one big question to answer: when will we travel again?
Amanda and Christina share their top travel memories across different continents and may include some embarrassing stories (and singing, again!)
Destinations covered:
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Morocco
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Cinque Terra & Lake Como, Italy
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South Africa
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Kruger National Park (South Africa)
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Andalusia region in Spain: Seville, Granada & Córdoba
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The Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
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Mosque-Cathedral (Córdoba, Spain)
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Chicago, USA
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Whistler, Canada
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The Caribbean
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The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour (Liverpool, UK)
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The Sound of Music Tour (Salzburg, Austria)
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Virtual Trips
We share our winter skincare empties! 29 products that we finished and got to the bottom of during the winter months. But did we like them all?
Christina thinks Amanda may have a loyalty card (or shares even!) for Elemis & Amanda wonders if Christina is a secret Beauty Pie ambassador.
Cleansers
(00:42) Elemis BIOTEC Skin Energising Cleanser
(01:29) Beauty Pie PLANTASTIC™ Apricot Butter Cleansing Balm
(02:16) Skin Laundry Skin Purifying Cream Cleanser
Acid/Toner
(03:45) Elemis Soothing Apricot Toner
Mists
(04:49) Beauty Pie ÜBER YOUTH™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-On Serum
(05:13) Dr Jart+ Ceramidin Cream Mist
(06:12) Aesop Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol
Serums & Treatments
(07:45) Summer Fridays CC Me Serum
(08:10) Zelens Z Hyaluron Hyaluronic Acid Complex Serum
(08:43) Beauty Pie SuperRetinol Ceramide-Boost Anti-Aging Face Serum
(09:24) Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
(10:15) The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2%
(12:00) The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% + The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
(12:17) The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Eye cream
(13:37) Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel
Moisturisers
(14:50) Votary Super Seed Nutrient Cream
(16:16) Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
(16:49) Elemis Super Food Day Cream
Sunscreen
(18:11) Beauty Pie Ultralight UVA/UVB SPF25
Body care
(20:40) Percy & Reed Heavenly Hydrating Body Wash
(22:22) Elemis Frangipani Shower Cream
(23:09) Molton Brown Suma & Ginseng Body Lotion
(23:46) Temple Spa Sugar Buff
Hair care
(25:19) L'Oreal Wonder Water
(27:14) PRO:VOKE Touch Of Silver Colour Care Shampoo
(28:25) Kérastase Elixir Ultime Cataplasme Masque
Supplements
(29:55) Beauty Pie Collagen Super Powder
Candle
(31:50) Beauty Pie Ginger Bread Candle
We reflect on International Women's Day and the surrounding events (the case of Sarah Everard in the UK and the sexual allegations inside Australian Parliament House). We also discuss how society can come together to help eliminate violence against women.
Trigger Warning: Rape, Sexual assaults
(0:23) Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching (BBC)
(0:48) Jameela Jamil just underlined the big problem with that “not all men” argument (Stylist )
(04:20) March4Justice
(04:21) Australia: Thousands march against sexual assault (BBC)
(04:49) Why Australian women are saying enough is enough (BBC Video)
(04:50) Leigh Sales is sick of Australian sexism (Instagram video | News)
(05:09) Australia's Attorney General comes forward to deny historical allegation (The Guardian)
(05:19) Brittany Higgins makes formal police complaint about alleged rape at Parliament House (ABC)
(06:20) Jess Phillips’ International Women’s Day statement (Hansard | Video)
(08:00) Crime violence statistics (ONS, UK)
(27:15) She Said (Book)
(29:02) New safety measures after killing (BBC)/ Police to record crimes motivated by sex or gender on 'experimental basis' (BBC)
(29:39) Sarah Everard murder-inspired plan to put undercover police in UK bars called 'laughable'(ABC)
(30:40) What men can do (Instagram)
(33:30) Mrs America (BBC, Trailer)
(35:17) Bombay Begums (Netflix, Trailer)
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We share our childhood memories on Cantonese food, our favourite home cooked dishes, and the ingredients and equipments we can't live without in our kitchens. Join us as we dive into a delicious episode of food!
Ingredients:
Lee Kum Kee (UK)
Some of the Asian/Oriental supermarkets in London:
See Woo
Loon Fung
Wing Yip
Cookbooks/ Restaurants:
Fuchsia Dunlop (bio) - Every Grain of Rice (book)
Christine's Recipes (blog)
Din Tai Fung (London)
We share our thoughts on the new documentary ‘Framing Britney Spears’ (New York Times) and our favourite Britney songs.
Songs covered:
(01:05) …Baby One More Time (Music video)
(01:50) Toxic (Music video)
(02:32) Every time (Music video)
(02:51) (You Drive Me) Crazy (Music video)
(03:00) Oops!… I Did It Again (Music video)
(03:20) Sometimes (Music video)
(04:54) I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman (Music video)
(04:56) Circus (Music video)
(20:20) Piece Of Me (Music video)
(20:42) Lucky (Music video)
(21:40) I’m a Slave 4 U (Music video)
(22:02) Stronger (Music video)
(22:38) Overprotected (Music video)
(23:13) Britney Spears Carpool Karaoke (James Corden- The Late Late Show)
References:
Framing Britney Spears (New York Times | Trailer)
Justin Timberlake apologises to Britney Spears & Janet Jackson (BBC)
Justin Timberlake PDA (Mercury News)
Monica Lewinsky - The Price of Shame (TED talk)
Britney Spears’ father’s lawyer speaks out about controversial conservatorship (Follow up interview on ABC)
If you have been affected by anything mentioned in this podcast or require any mental health support
Mental Health support (International)
United for Global Mental Health (https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support)
CheckPoint (https://checkpointorg.com/global)
Red Cross (Please search for your local Red Cross details)
For local UK support
Samaritans (http://www.samaritans.org)
Mind (http://www.mind.org.uk)
Mental Health Foundation (http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk)
CALM (http://www.thecalmzone.net)
Men’s Health Forum (https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/beatstress.uk)
Shout85258 (https://giveusashout.org/get-help/)
We talked about our skincare routine, lockdown skin concerns and the Caroline Hirons Winter & Liberty Big Night In skincare kits we bought.
(03:03) What lockdown has done to your skin and 21 products that work (Sunday Times)
(09:00) Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturising Cleanser
(09:53) Kate Somerville goat Milk Moisturising Cream
(10:56) Kate Somerville DeliKATE range
(11:34) Herbivore rose quartz facial roller
(12:48) Facial massage technique
(13:52) Cryotherapy at home: can using ice globes help de-puff your eyes? (Stylist)
(14:49) Summer Fridays CC Me Serum
(16:18) La Roche-Porsay Anthelios SPF50+
(16:43) Elemis Superfood range
(17:34) Votary- Super Seed facial oil
(18:53) Dr Dennis Gross- alpha beta universal daily peel
(19:15) Beauty Pie
(20:20) Caroline Hirons Winter Kit 1 (8 products)
(24:57) Liberty Big Night In Kit (8 products)