I'm Grand Mam

Girlies, it’s a big week here at I’m Grand Mam, because Kevin is finally going gluten free in an attempt to settle his stomach. PJ is shocked to learn that Kevin’s been cooking dinners for his housemate, because that definitely wasn’t a perk that he enjoyed while the boys were living together. Inspired by the ever-soaring temperatures, the lads are discussing the end of the world this week: how scientists think it’s most likely to happen, who they’d want by their sides in an apocalypse situation, and if the world is ending... are we hitting the clubs?

PJ is on a crusade this week and demanding justice for pigeons; the humble messengers have been doing the Lord’s work for us, and we repay them by calling them rats in the sky. The lads are also analysing why Peppa Pig isn’t great for kids, and ask a very important question: where on earth is Corinne Bailey Rae? The theme for this week is herd mentality, and Kevin and PJ both had very different experiences growing up. PJ tried his best to fit in with the boys, and Kevin marched to the beat of his own drum. It’s all come good now though, because they’re both well able to keep from following the crowd and express their distaste for everything from Birkin bags to natural wine. 

The lads start the episode by singing the praises of the humble delicacy that is toast. All this talk of food reveals that PJ doesn't have a kettle or a toaster and Kevin is scandalised. Kitchen appliances are getting out of hand, girls, but the boys will always love the airfryer.The theme for this week is solo travel, and Kevin has been pondering whether it's time to do some solo jet-setting. The lads go through their top tips for solo travelling, and read out some chaotic stories from the listeners.

The lads are cooling off after what felt like the hottest week of all time in London, and the end of their UK tour! They had an absolute blast doing the tour and celebrating afterwards, but hangovers in the heat aren’t for the weak, girls. The theme for this week is the World Cup, and Kevin is putting his football knowledge to good use by giving us all the goss from this year's tournament. From the hotties on the pitch to the goss in the changing rooms, the lads have it covered. They might not know what the offside rule is, but that doesn’t mean they don’t know ball!

The lads are recording live from the pits of hell this week, preparing for the final date of their UK tour in the sweltering June heat. They catch up about Kevin’s recent visit to the sexual health clinic, and sing the praises of the icons working there. The theme this week is shopping, and PJ and Kevin are mourning the death of the high street and the hundreds of brick and mortar stores shutting down every year. Online shopping might be the future, but that doesn’t mean we have to like it: unless it’s Vinted girls, because we’re obsessed. 

This episode is brought to you by Ben & Jerry's - PJ and Kevin take the podcast to Chiswick for a live recording at Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes In The Park Festival in front of a packed crowd at a standout summer event. Expect a “summer of more” as they dive into a chat about more flirting, more vocal stims and, of course, more ice cream, alongside a live Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich taste test.The sun was shining, Pixie Lott was performing and lots of money was raised for some amazing causes.

Kevin’s odd with Alexa because she didn’t wake him up in time this morning, and he ended up having an unscheduled lie-in. The lads discuss how they’re getting on with the new video element of the podcast, and somehow end up recapping the plot to Charlotte’s Web. The theme for this week is intergenerational relationships, inspired by Hacks ending, and thus the greatest intergenerational relationship of our time coming to an end (Ava and Deborah forever). The lads are talking all about the different generations, and why having friendships with people older than us is so important for the LGBTQ+ community. They also hear some heartwarming stories from listeners that leave them in bits.

The boys are praising the power of the vulva and the girlies shooting ping pong balls out of them this week. Standard. Travel woes are getting to both the boys, as PJ didn’t get frisked by the hot security guy at the airport and he’s raging, and Kevin is missing the superior Irish rail service.In honour of pride month, the lads are talking all about gay villages this week. Many major cities have them: areas specifically catering to the LGBTQ+ community. Once created out of necessity, they've become hotspots for all kinds of nights out. PJ and Kevin are unpacking how gay villages came to be, their favourites around the world, and how the straights need to behave in the club. 

PJ’s been star-spotting this week; he’s convinced he saw Deborah Meaden at the gym, and he reckons her head is probably wrecked from people trying to pitch business ideas to her. Kevin is launching a crusade against a certain brand of gay man who fell into the sale rack at Zara, said “I’ll take it”, and calls it fashion.The baby gays experimenting with rainbows and alternative looks though? Chefs kiss, we love you all. The theme for this week is the rise of the sociopath, and the lads are wondering: are we all sociopaths? Or are we just becoming too individualistic? The idea that if something doesn't serve you, you don't have to do it is gaining popularity… but in protecting ourselves, are we losing community? It’s a lot to unpack… the horse’s name is Friday, girls.