Off Air with Jane & Fi

In today's pod, Jane and Fi offer a warm welcome to the London drizzle, but the Tube strike is another matter. They also talk about Fi's accidental eavesdropping and get a bit philosophical about life without headphones. Plus, they speak to former England footballer and Liverpool legend John Barnes about the upcoming World Cup. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/ Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri.  You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Producer: Hannah Quinn Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Welcome back from the weekend! Jane's been buffing up her garden with a new gadget, while Fi’s been busy pondering why cat-walking hasn't taken off yet. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofzaOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiProducer: Hannah Quinn Podcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Do you have a plug for a miniature donkey? Please get in touch. Jane and Fi are off for the afternoon, so they’re feeling liberated. They chat barely-there pavements, Noel Edmonds’ farm, fox hay fever, spending sprees, and permission for raspberry trousers. There's no guest today because... there isn't. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/ Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri.  You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofzaOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler

The heat is getting to Jane and Fi and they're getting themselves into a right muddle with bra sizing. They also cover rugged terrain on the King's Road, diaper parties, the charms of Worcester, spooky parking talents, and extravagant wedding outfits.   They're also joined by royal biographer Andrew Lownie to discuss the paperback of his book 'Entitled'. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/ Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri.  You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofzaOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Jane and Fi ponder why men love such big statues of themselves, just how much more red North London can get, and why Michael Gove just doesn't remember them (sad face).They're also joined by Gisèle Pelicot, who speaks about her memoir 'A Hymn to Life'Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofzaOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Welcome to a Friday special! This week’s bonus episode features an interview with Pastor Wilson, a leader of the Christian nationalist movement who recently led prayers at the Pentagon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiTimes Radio Producer: Hannah QuinnPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler

If you were at university or school with Jane and Fi, come forth! We want to hear all about it.Jane’s sourced her emergency shorts, which can only mean one thing: there’s a heatwave coming. Jane and Fi chat God’s plan, the miracle of Peckham, sturdy bras, the side effects of Viagra, troublesome house rabbits, and splashback tiles. Plus, former alt-right political commentator and YouTuber Lauren Southern discusses abandoning the manosphere and the dangers of the internet. Lauren’s memoir is called 'This Is Not Real Life'. Jane and Fi are signing off for a long bank holiday of Tummy Time. They’ll reconvene on Tuesday. Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri.  You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofzaOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Welcome one and all! If you hear any bleeps in today's episode - don't be alarmed! It's just Jane. Jane and Fi chat avoiding car parks, compliment etiquette, and Fi being a little teapot. Plus, Nikki Doucet, CEO of the Women's Super League reflects on how far women's football has come and the 2025/26 season. Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofzaOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Welcome to Tuesday's episode of the podcast - it's been carefully considered at every level. Jane and Fi also thoughtfully consider garden gnomes, domesticated foxes, goose chases, and royal wig swaps. Plus, psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry discusses her new book ‘Shrink Solves Murder’. Recommendations in today's podcast: 'The Things We Never Say' by Elizabeth Strout and the TV show Amandaland Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofzaOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler