AIBU? Podcast

19 At The End Of The Day, It's Viv Groskop

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 02:00:00 GMT

In this final episode of the series, Lucy and Aasmah welcome journalist, writer and comedian Viv Groskop as their A-list Adjudicator to give the final verdict on some threads which have been keeping the AIBU? users busy for months!

Our hosts also delve into the cliches which are enough to drive anyone crazy - when all said and done. Plus the classics board yields some gems to take us through to the end of series 1.

Thanks to everyone for listening and see you soon for series 2.

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COMING UP in Ep 19 of AIBU?

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this taster of next week's edition of AIBU? Lucy and Aasmah go on an emotional roller-coaster of cliches endured by the Mumsnet users. The classics board yealds some laugh-a-minute moments of childbirth (no, really) and A-List Adjudicator is writer, podcaster and journalist Viv Groskop. FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE A WEEK TODAY

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18 Little Acts of Rebellion & Andi Osho on Hamsters

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In today's episode, Aasmah and Lucy share forum users' little acts of rebellion - including a stunning one involving Phil Mitchell - and Lucy reveals some examples of her own. A scan of the Classics board allows us to revel in some stunning malapropisms (picnic hamster anyone?) And while we're talking about hamsters, this week's A-List Adjudicator - writer and comedian Andi Osho - gives us her definitive verdict on them, and a whole lot of other stuff besides.

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COMING UP in Ep 18 of AIBU? Podcast ...

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this taster of what's to come in next week's AIBU? podcast, Lucy and Aasmah delight in forum users' little acts of rebellion, the Classics board yields some glorious malapropisms, and A-List Adjudicator Andi Osho gives the final word on hamsters, among other things.

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE A WEEK TODAY.

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17 Epic Grudge-Match, Wedding Hell & Sindhu Vee

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode of AIBU? Podcast Lucy and Aasmah allow some venting of those long-held grudges we ALL harbour from our school days - one poster laments a sports day slight, which could have changed the entire course of their life!

We hear wedding tales to make you cringe - bridal strip-tease anyone? And comic Sindhu Vee is on-hand with some sage advice on writing with a pencil and piercing unpronounceable body parts.

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COMING UP in Ep 17

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 01:00:00 GMT

Coming-up in next week's AIBU? Podcast - Lucy and Aasmah help users vent past grudges decades-old against school friends, sisters and spouses. They also revel in some cringe-worthy wedding tales - and comic Sindhu Vee unleashes her A-List Adjudication skills for all to see. Listento a small selection here.

THE FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE A WEEK TODAY

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16 Anneka Rice's Gin Palace & 'Penetration Man'

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Aasmah and Lucy sympathise with forum users, over ridiculous complaints (teachers, you have our undying respect), the classics board yields subject matter not for the school-run, when a thread entitled 'penetration man' is explored in detail.

Plus, Anneka Rice takes a break from preparing for this year's 'Strictly' to become our A-List Adjudicator, giving the final word on subjects such as; bread, Rod Stewart and weeing in the sea!

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COMING UP in Ep 16 of AIBU? Podcast ...

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this taster of next week's episode, Lucy and Aasmah delight in the world of ridiculous complaints and shallow reasons to dump someone, and Anneka Rice takes on the role of A-List Adjudicator, giving her verdict on Rod Stewart, gin and weeing in the sea.

FULL EPISODE OUT A WEEK TODAY

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15 Childhood Frights, Hosts From Hell & Brummy Mummy of 2.

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah's perusal of the AIBU? forum throws-up gems which include; irrational things that scared you as a child (surprise appearances include egg and quicksand) and the weirdest things that have happened whilst staying at other people's houses (Erasure fans block your ears).

The duo also find out once and for all whether it's acceptable to eat breakfast during work hours. And blogger, Brummy Mummy of 2, AKA Emma Conway is this week's A-List Adjudicator who gives the definitive answer to fence disputes, carpet stains and a whole lot more besides.

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COMING UP in Ep 15 of AIBU? Podcast...

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this tiny taste of next week's AIBU? Podcast, Lucy and Aasmah get-to-grips with irrational things that scared you as a child - and then scarred you for life; the weird and not so wonderful things that people have done whilst hosting at their homes, and blogger Brummy Mummy of 2 - also known as Emma Conway - gives her A-List verdict on a selection of hot threads from the AIBU? forum.

THE FULL EPISODE IS AVAILABLE A WEEK TODAY.

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14 Overheard Arguments & Flashing Your Boss

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, journalist Robyn Wilder gives her A-List adjudication to dilemmas concerning hen-dos and fancy dress. Lucy and Aasmah read forum users' most embarrassing moments- while sharing one or two from their own back catalogue - it seems that most of us can't get through life without flashing our underwear at their bosses/colleagues/window cleaners. We also hear some hilarious and baffling overheard arguments, plus we revisit the cringe-worthy moments awarded to us by our pets.

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COMING UP in Ep 14 of AIBU? Podcast....

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this taste of next week's episode: Lucy and Aasmah have the time of their lives reading about forum users' most embarrassing moments and hilarious overheard arguments. Journalist & Huffington Post columnist, Robyn Wilder is A-List Adjudicator and has the definitive verdict on hen-dos. And we get part two of posters' most cringe-worthy pets.

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13 Olivia Lee & When Online Stalking Goes Wrong

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah indulge in some epic social media stalking fails from the Mumsnet users - if you thought it impossible to tag yourself in an ex's wedding picture, or put your crush's name out as your Facebook status, then you need to hear this.

Comedian and writer Olivia Lee takes the role of A-list adjudicator in this episode, and shares a very unusual method for wearing her 'mum bun'.

There are also some splendid overheard arguments to enjoy.

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COMING UP in Ep 13: Olivia Lee & A Load Of Pants

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this taste of things to come, Aasmah and Lucy indulge in some teeth clenching social media stalking fails and some splendid overhead arguments.

Plus writer and comedian Olivia Lee displays some excellent A-List adjudication skills - as well as some rather strange hair dressing methods!

Full episode released a week today.

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12 Molly Forbes, Misheard Lyrics & Weddings From Hell.

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah indulge in some nostalgia from the Mumsnet users - sharing stories from their childhoods which would turn any 21st-century parent's hair white.

Blogger Molly Forbes takes the role of A-list adjudicator while revealing the time she wasn't sure if she was going into labour, or if she just needed the loo...

And if that wasn't enough, they discuss jaw-dropping accounts of weddings from hell as well as some brilliant misheard song lyrics. They'll change the way you hear a track forever.

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COMING UP in Ep 12 AIBU Podcast ....

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:50:42 GMT

In this taste of things to come, Aasmah and Lucy reminisce about pre-health and safety childhoods, weddings which are remembered - for all the wrong reasons.

Blogger Molly Forbes lends her considerable A-List Adjudication skills and there's much rejoicing in users misheard lyrics.

FULL EPISODE RELEASED A WEEK TODAY.

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11 Taylor Glenn, Gussets & Cherries By The Kilo

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the AIBU? podcast, Lucy and Aasmah report back from everyone's favourite online forum on the subject of words that set one's teeth on edge. Warning: no one offer Lucy a 'pamphlet' about 'panties', otherwise she just may go full-on Hulk.

Mumsnet users come up with the goods again, with some hilarious stories about social embarrassment making them do the most ridiculous things (such as paying £18 for a bag of cherries).

And this week's guest star from hit podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime, Taylor Glenn, shares her school sports day woes and gives her definitive A-list adjudication on the latest most-talked-about discussion threads.

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COMING UP in Ep 11 of AIBU? Podcast ...

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this amuse-bouche, find out what will be happening in the next episode of the AIBU? podcast. The highlights include:

Lucy and Aasmah delve into the world's busiest forum to find out which words set the users teeth on edge. Turns out, not a lot of love for 'gusset'. Who knew?

This week's guest star from hit podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime, Taylor Glenn, shares her school sports day woes.

We also get to hear about times social embarrassment has edged people into the most ridiculous of situations. *gets popcorn out* Plus, our hosts find out which era listeners wish they'd been born into.

Listen to the full episode a week today.

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10 Ulrika Jonsson, When Pets Go Bad & Getting 'Darked-On'

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In today's episode, Lucy and Aasmah read some truly terrifying stories from the forum of when a house viewing has turned into either the set of a horror film, a tour of a squat, or in some cases an adult movie. As per usual, our users' horrific experiences provide us with some excellent entertainment…

Also, a classic thread is celebrated - when the hosts explain the consequences of washing getting 'darked on' overnight - and A-List adjudicator Ulrika Jonsson proves she's a fantastic holiday companion.

Plus, we hear the results of when Aasmah and Lucy posed this question to Mumsnet users: AIBU to ask when your pet has embarrassed you?

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Coming Up in Ep 10 of AIBU? Podcast ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 01:00:00 GMT

Here's a little taste of what to expect in next week's episode of AIBU? podcast, with the fabulous Ulrika Jonsson, who doesn't mind admitting that she can find other people's overt happiness slightly irritating (relatable). Lucy and Aasmah read some frankly chilling/disgusting/saucy stories of house viewings gone awry and revisit a classic AIBU thread discussing what happens when washing gets 'darked on' overnight. They also give our users some catharsis, as they discuss times pets embarrassed them in public. You can listen to the FULL EPISODE a week today.

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9 Andi Oliver & A VERY Indecent Proposal

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:40:55 GMT

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah discuss a rather indecent proposal posed by a forum user, which elicited some brilliant (and rather surprising) responses. A classic thread reveals some mind-blowing inside trade secrets (did you know that strippers wear the comfiest shoes?), and our hosts asked Mumsnet users to imagine what would happen if AIBU? were taken over by the royal family. Plus guest Andi Oliver tells us why she's a convert to CBT oil and we also learn what kind of entertainment Prince Charles has at his birthday parties...and believe us when we say, it's not what you think.

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Coming-up on Episode 9 of AIBU?Podcast .....

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 01:00:00 GMT

Coming up in the next episode of the AIBU? podcast, guest Andi Oliver tells us why Prince Charles throws the most boring parties, Lucy and Aasmah ponder a VERY indecent proposal, and we revisit a classic thread which reveals some mind-blowing inside trade secrets. We also asked Mumsnet users to ponder what the royal family might ask on the AIBU? Talk board...and they didn't disappoint with their suggestions. FULL EPISODE OUT A WEEK TODAY

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8 Nick Helm ate my homework & other excuses

Mon, 27 May 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, comedian Nick Helm joins Lucy and Aasmah to give some, often furious, adjudications on a series of AIBU? threads, while also managing to bring Nick Knowles into the proceedings, somehow. Our hosts also have the customary rifle through the classics section and delight in some of the terrible excuses people have received over the years (when we say 'excuses', we mean 'porkies'). This includes the time someone was late for work because their hamster was 'having a lie-in'.

They also empathise with the nightmare that is seemingly sentient household goods that know exactly how to send us into a tailspin of rage, and read some, frankly, eye-watering stories of home beauty disasters. Apparently, there were A LOT of women walking around with egg in their hair as teenagers.

Be warned, this episode gets a bit sweary, so maybe not a listen for the school run.

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Coming-up on Episode 8 of AIBU?Podcast .....

Mon, 20 May 2019 02:00:00 GMT

In this sneak peek of episode eight, guest Nick Helm gives a most definitive verdict on food in the cinema. Plus, Lucy and Aasmah have the time of their lives looking through an AIBU? thread chock-full of the worst excuses they've ever heard, and despair over users' so called 'time-saving devices' (that definitely have it in for them).

Tune in to the full episode, out next week.

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7 I want 'cutted-up' pear & Angela Barnes' nuclear bunkers

Mon, 13 May 2019 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Aasmah and Lucy inspect more classic AIBU? threads and celebrate some fantastic creative writing by its users, as they imagine what the forum would look like in the hands of their children. Here's a hint: it's utter carnage.

We also hear some Trip Advisor reviews that would make you fear for the future of humankind if they weren’t so funny. And comedian and writer Angela Barnes provides some top class A-List adjudication and shares her healthy interest in nuclear bunkers.

Probably not suitable for the kids, as there's some adult content.

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6 'Cancel the cheque!' and other classic threads, with Grainne McGuire.

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 02:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah relive some classic threads from AIBU's bountiful history.

In doing so, they explore the man-flu phenomenon - specifically the noise made by Aasmah's husband to garner sympathy (spoiler alert: it doesn't work). The duo also reminisce about the time a wedding guest was asked for more money by a disgruntled bride, which led to the birth of the legendary Mumsnet catch phrase 'Cancel the cheque!'. Lucy finds out that her opinion may not be popular when it comes to the giving of pocket money, and this week's A-List Adjudicator is comedian Grainne McGuire, who provides some definitive answers about false teeth, ironing boards and where to go on a day out.

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5 Lou Sanders, Spirit Animals and Are We Nearly There Yet?

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 02:00:00 GMT

Oh good grief, how long is this going to go on for? In today's episode Lucy and Aasmah discuss what happened when someone on the forum asked: AIBU? to ask what you could say in both a traffic jam AND during sex? Needless to say, there are hilarious results which are definitely not for ears of the young and innocent variety.

The thread about spirit animals also came under tough scrutiny and our hosts compared themselves to an over enthusiastic puppy and an angry parrot - you decide which is which. This episode's A-list adjudicator comes in the form of comic Lou Sanders, who proves herself to be the epitome of levelheadedness, even when not offered an alternative to dairy - which, in this day and age, is no mean feat.

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4 Will James Acaster Help Plan Your Wedding?

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 03:00:00 GMT

In this episode; Lucy and Aasmah empathise with parents whose children ask the kind of questions that leave us speechless. From an interrogation about pin the tail on the donkey, to a request to actually see how babies are made, - you'll be laughing and cringing all at once.

A thread about ridiculous rules at work made Lucy's blood boil and it just goes to show that the vast number of bosses shouldn't be in charge of other humans.

Also, comedian and Bake Off maverick James Acaster gives his answer to the hottest questions as he takes up the mantle of A-List Adjudicator of the week - just don't ask him to help plan your wedding.

This episode probably isn't appropriate for children, as there's a bit of fruity content and language - so maybe not for the school run!

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3 Aasmah's Rampant Neighbors & Johnny Ball Thinks Of A Number

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:43:53 GMT

In this episode Lucy and Aasmah take a trip down memory lane with legendary kid’s TV presenter Johnny Ball, who thinks people should be allowed to do whatever they want in their own home - a philosophy shared by Aasmah's neighbours - just pull the blind down! We also hear about Lucy's neighbour’s annoying chain.... ggrrrrrr.

We hear all about some of the

forum user’s hilarious annoyances perpetrated by others and the soberer subject

of school gate cliques and hierarchy is discussed.

Also, let us know in

the comments below who you would like to see as A-List Adjudicator of the week!

Get involved in the discussion HERE:

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable

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2 Mariachi Bands, Posh or Not & Tim Dowling Talks Bras

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:21:23 GMT

Lucy and Aasmah are back and thanks to the forum users have some new ideas on how to resign from a job, specifically when it can satisfy petty grievances... printing your boss' calendar of intimate appointments is the current favourite.

We find out that Aasmah is actually posh, whilst Lucy isn't as posh as she thought she was and journalist, Tim Dowling is on-hand to give his definitive answers to some classic AIBU? threads, such as; sheep, curtains and whether £60 is a lot of money for a bra.

AND we also find out which age you should buy the mattress that will 'see you out' ... gulp.

Get involved HERE:

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable

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1 Ketchup Sandwiches, Lucy's Coat Crime & Mark Dolan Goes Rogue

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:02:37 GMT

In the first episode of Am I Being Unreasonable? Lucy and Aasmah confess some questionable culinary habits off the back of a thread discussing ' what is the one thing you can eat on its own, even though others find it repulsive?' ... did someone say onion on Rivita?

One brilliant forum user talks about mourning the loss of her 20-year-old lady shave and Lucy describes

a coat she has owned for 30 years and NEVER worn ... although in Aasmah's opinion the garment is a crime against clothing. If enough people ask in the comments, we will get Lucy to wear the offending article for a whole day.

Plus, comedian and all-round good guy Mark Dolan provides some definitive answers to burning AIBU? threads,

whilst spilling the beans on how men get away with not doing their share of the housework and putting us all off en suit bathrooms forever... just don't ask him to move a skeleton for you.

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1 Am I Being Unreasonable? - COMING SOON!

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:29:19 GMT

Mumsnet’s hit forum Am I Being Unreasonable? is spreading its wings with the release of a new podcast hosted by Lucy Porter and Aasmah Mir.

AIBU? podcast takes inspiration from AIBU?’s trademark mix of social dilemmas, intensive discussion about how often to change your bra, and disagreement for the sake of it, each episode features Lucy and Aasmah discussing posts from the AIBU? board and attempting to come to sensible conclusions - with celebrity guests joining-in to pass judgement on a series of quickfire AIBU?s.

Famous for its self-effacing tone, Am I Being Unreasonable? is Mumsnet’s most popular talk forum. Regular themes include bridezillas, bad parking, how many toddlers in a cafe is too many toddlers in a cafe, and whether or not to leave your husband because of how he stacks the dishwasher.

And now the forum and it's wonderful users are celebrated in podcast form every fortnight with the AIBU Podcast, in association with Silent Pool Gin ... sounds more than reasonable to us!

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