Afleveringen
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This week Laura Smyth and Michelle De Swarte are talking about the iconic Judge Judy, inspiring women to embrace their wisdom and life experience and take over the world at any age. Michelle has broken her laptop (you will never guess how) and thinks it's time we start saying please and thank you to Alexa. Meanwhile, Laura has been living her ‘amish best life’ making elderflower water from scratch, and is put out by her ongoing battle with flip flops.
Producer: Sasha BobakExec Producer: Rich MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Joshan ChanaA BBC Studios Production for Radio
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It’s HOT out here, which means it’s time to embrace the humidity, whip out the paddling pool and bake in the sun until you smell like bacon.
This week, find out how Michelle’s run in with the police led to her championing boredom in the bath and appreciating downtime. Meanwhile Laura tells us about being beefed by her son and gives us a deep dive on Paris Hilton’s latest book.
Producer: Sasha BobakExec Producer: Rich MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Joshan ChanaA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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In maybe our most quote worthy episode yet, Laura and Michelle chat about motherhood and choosing not to have children, the icon that was Tina Turner, buddhist chanting, nearly going camping in North Wales and regretting your fashion choices on Live At The Apollo.
And if you have any suggestions on topics you'd like Laura and Michelle to cover then please do slide into our DMs or email us at [email protected]
Producer: Sasha BobakExec Producer: Pete StraussProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Joshan ChanaA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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This week Laura’s asking some big questions. Does buying disposable fashion make you a bad person? Are street Whatsapp groups the Long Covid we’re not talking about? Does not paying tax get you on the cover of Sports Illustrated?
Meanwhile, Michelle talks us through her complicated skincare routine of lotions, potions, a cauldron and a full moon, plus reveals the A-listers she could have been besties with, including national treasure Miriam Margolyes.
Producer: Pete StraussExec Producer: Rich MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Calum SampleA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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Michelle has beef with Jo Malone, updates us on her attempt to give up smoking and faces the wrath of the Beyhive with an honest review of Beyoncé's latest UK tour. Is it possible she enjoyed the train to the gig more?
Meanwhile, Laura is waxing lyrical about the cranio-osteopathist and goes in deep on the new series of Selling Sunset. Is watching the whole series in one weekend too much?
Producer: Pete StraussExec Producer: Rich MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Joshan ChanaA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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This week Laura Smyth and Michelle de Swarte ask whether we can ever really reach Nirvana or if peace will always be disrupted by a snoring bloke manspreading in the seat next to you.
Michelle has been meeting some of her female heroes, is livid about being born too late for the rave scene, and has decided to avoid menopause by bathing in a vat of HRT.
Laura’s been making besties on holiday, tells us about her new favourite ways to recharge the batteries and explains how our bodies are gaslighting us.
Producer: Sasha BobakExec Producer: Pete StraussProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Joshan ChanaA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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Laura Smyth and Michelle de Swarte discuss what’s been making them laugh, cry and fume this week.
Better late than never, Laura shares her hot take and conspiracy theories on TV show ‘Succession’ as well as explaining her latest cosmetics dilemma. Meanwhile Michelle wonders if she’ll ever grow out of using slang and gets incredibly heated about certain British architecture.
Producer: Sasha BobakExec Producer: Pete StraussProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Calum SampleA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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This week, Michelle De Swarte is hungover. So be gentle.
Laura Smyth tells us about the content creators making her howl as well as her obsession with the ramen restaurant Bone Daddies. Michelle De Swarte wonders whether bingeing an entire season of Love Is Blind in just two sittings is a problem and shares her dazzling review of the new Alice Neel exhibition at The Barbican.
Producer: Sasha BobakExec Producer: Pete StraussProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Calum SampleA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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Table for one please... this week Michelle and Laura talk about the importance of occasionally sacking off your family for some well-earned me time. Michelle tells us all about her love for chucking away 'bad vibe' items and Laura tastes her first slice of social media fame.
Producer: Pete StraussExec Producer: Rich MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Calum SampleA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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Is it socially acceptable to leave a play if you're not enjoying it? Did Laura win big on The Grand National? And why does Michelle have beef with Margate?
Find out the answers to all of the above in another cracking episode of Bang On It.
Producer: Pete StraussExec Producer: Rich MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Calum SampleA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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This week, Michelle talks us through her new obsession with reduced price skincare and her love for Nalini Malani's new exhibition at The National Gallery. And Laura raves about children's party entertainers and her new favourite podcast, I've Had It.
Producer: Pete StraussExec Producer: Rich MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Calum SampleA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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It's a banger of an episode this week.
This week, Laura talks about Easter being her favourite holiday and her love of anaesthetic. And Michelle raves about Donald Glover's new show Swarm and the pitfalls of saying goodbye to your therapist.
If you're enjoying the show then please do subscribe, leave a review and shout about it all over social media. And if you want to suggest some things for the girls to review then you can at [email protected]
Producer: Pete StraussExec Producer: Rich MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Calum SampleA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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It's Wednesday and that can only mean one thing... a brand new episode of Bang On It!
This week, Laura talks about reconnecting with her sister and having her mind blown by David Hockney. And Michelle talks us through her tarot card obsession and her desire for a stay-at-home husband.
A really cracking episode so please do subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends. And if you want to suggest some things for the girls to review than you can at [email protected]
Producer: Pete StraussExec Producer: Rich MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumEditor: Joshan ChanaA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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We’re back for our second ever episode and Laura and Michelle are going in on some of the things that have entered their orbit this week. Michelle is trying to give up vaping (successful so far) and multitasking (less successful). And Laura is bang on audiobooks on the road and Paula – Channel 4’s new Paula Yates documentary. New Episodes every Wednesday. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Producer: Pete StraussExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumSound Editor: Calum Sample A BBC Studios Production
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Hello and welcome to the first EVER episode of Bang On It! We are off to a flyer! This week, award-winning comedians and close friends Laura Smyth and Michelle de Swarte are covering all the B’s – Boundaries, Body Make-Up, Burgers and Booking. New episodes every Wednesday available on BBC Sounds. Producer: Pete StraussExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProduction Co-Ordinator: Katie BaumSound Editor: Calum Sample A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
