This week we chat to Trevor Blake, Peach’s Food Operations Manager, though we like to call him Culinary Gandalf: wise, majestic, and capable of summoning lobster with a flick of his ladle.

We talk proper food, proper pubs, and why Peach are basically the Beyoncé of British hospitality.

We tried their food (obviously), and let’s just say FOMOOGF (Foh-moog-eff: Fear Of Missing Out On Great Food) is real. But don't be sad, you too can relieve your FOMOOGF with their 'Crack Into Summer' menu: whole native lobster, with garlic butter or hand-picked crab both with skinny fries, and a chilled glass of Picpoul de Pinet, every Thursday to Saturday until 23rd August 2025. It’s fresh, fancy, and flipping delicious.

Plus, our podcast serving suggestions are the usual nonsense, silliness and the odd nugget of wisdom. Hit play and let’s get peachy.

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This episode isn’t about that kind of love. There’s no Hugh Grant standing in the rain, and no one gets married to someone they met last week. It’s not Notting Hill or Four Weddings, it’s more about the other kind of love- the messy, weird, human kind where you try to figure out what the hell the people around you actually need from you (instead of just assuming it’s Bourbon biscuits and being left alone).

Kev and Izzie take a Love Languages quiz (yes, the one you secretly already did at 2am once after a breakup), and find out if Kev is really just crying out for words of affirmation or a bloody back rub. Izzie, as ever, keeps things grounded while Kev interrupts her roughly every 14 seconds. She retaliates by polishing her whiskey glass directly into the mic. It’s podcast gold. Also, Mark Manson gets a shout out, he’s the bloke who wrote The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**.* He’s a straight-talking life coach type who somehow makes you feel better about being a total emotional bin fire. Thanks Mark.

So grab a drink. Grab a fan. It’s going to be hot (but not in the sexy way - we’re talking 30°C and sweaty thighs on your sofa). And maybe, just maybe, you’ll actually learn something about yourself or at the very least, what not to do in your relationships.

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After an extended “vacation”, during which Kevin became a responsible adult (genuinely alarming) and Izzie took up stalking (she didn’t, I just have terrible hearing) we’ve returned to the land of podcasting like prodigal children with microphones.

This episode finds us in a teepee at the delightfully earthy Wood Festival - yes, a real-life canvas triangle in a real-life field.  We’re surrounded by trees, tunes, and the legendary Bennett family - the magical minds behind Truck Festival, Truck Store, Wood Festival, September Song and much much more.

We wanted to visit the Wood Festival because it’s all about the things we should be doing more of - enjoying the world around us, connecting with nature, speaking to actual humans (without a screen in the way), and daring to enjoy the weather… even when it’s British.  The good wood stuff!

There’s also chat about de-peaking (it’s grim, it’s real, it’s someone’s actual job), festival shenanigans and why Kevin won’t go near a loo unless it has a view (ooh that rhymed!)

More episodes are on their way. And yes, that is a threat.

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It’s your fashionably late (but still bloody brilliant) hosts of The Good Stuff Podcast, Kev and Izzie.

We've been gone longer than your houseplants can survive without guilt-watering and yes, waiting for us has been like Glastonbury ticket day, or maybe you weren’t waiting. Either way… we’re back. Sorry. Not sorry.

So yeah, we went AWOL. Well, Kev did. He started a business like some sort of responsible adult (who knew) and Izzie didn’t take up stalking, we just misheard her. Classic us.

This episode is only nine months late (give us a break!) Though that is long enough to have a baby. We didn’t. Together or separately. Just to be clear (or did we?! No. We didn’t.)

But we did record in a tepee at the incredible Wood Festival 2024. Which, let’s be honest, is cooler than childbirth. So buckle up, tune in, and get ready for the episode that took longer to land than Avatar 3.

Good stuff comes to those who wait. You legends.

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We cover everything from finding motivation to Geoff, that guy at the gym who never skips leg day. And, of course, there's an intervention for Kev, who’s finally going to stop using his Davina McCall exercise bike as a glorified clothes dryer. It’s a fun, friendly chat about getting off the couch, breaking a sweat, and maybe even laughing your way to better health.

PS - Kevin has major potty mouth in this episode, sorry Mum!

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David Alston

So said that guy (it's alright we're not sure who he is either!) but one thing we do know is that we don't know a lot about social 'media' and how it is affecting our wellbeing yet.

We know it allows us to more easily engage with one another and share stories, share experiences, the ups and the downs of life but we also know it can sometimes be a mysterious, faceless and unpleasant place. In this episode, Kev & Izzie quiz Phoebe (bumblephii on Insta) about her experience of social media - the good, the bad and the ugly. She is to social media what Greta Thunberg is to environmental activism.

Don't worry, we'll also be learning about a straw that can cure hiccups and gender neutral Lego!

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Join Kevin and Izzie as they attempt to find their inner librarians and peace out to the calming voice of Gabs Brown, their new favourite yoga master as she sends a calming zephyr (look it up!) across our rather busy and addled minds - basically she talks Izzie and Kevin down from volume 10 to volume 2 and in the process shows us the importance of silence for our general wellbeing.

You be quiet, no you be quiet, why don't we all be quiet!

PS - don't fret, even in the silence Kevin and Izzie can still giggle and crack fart jokes, this is still the Good Stuff after all!

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'You wait ages for a goat and then two come along at once!'

So here we are, kicking off episode two obsessed with all things goat.

Join us as we chat with Rachel Yarrow from Norton & Yarrow Cheese, learn about goats' cheese making, good bacteria, gut health and wellbeing.

Check out our Instagram page (the_good_stuff_podcast) and enter our competition where you can win both of Norton & Yarrow Cheese's delicious artisan goats' cheeses, Sinodun Hill and Brightwell Ash.

Don't say we never give you anything!

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This special episode of The Good Stuff Podcast introduces our listeners to Becky Hawkes, Academic Director of Middle School at Headington Rye and Mikey, our editor and a rather marvellous podcast producer.

In this special episode Becky manages to herd a rather excitable class of three podcasters as we share some valuable knowledge about podcast creation and production that we've picked up on the way, hoping we can inspire the next generation of broadcasters/podcasters to get behind a mic and make stuff we want to listen to.

Some of the areas we manage to cover are (shhhh, we're impressed too!)...

The rise of the podcast phenomenon

The highs and lows and all that is in between of digital media recording for a listening audience

The value in the skills developed and 'lessons learnt' from podcasting and content creation in light of the developing educational opportunities

Becky also tells us more about an exciting alternative qualification being offered at Headington Rye. The course is called RSL Certificate in Digital Media Skills and you can find out more about the course here.

You can also find out more about Headington Rye at this very link right here.

Open your textbooks and get ready to learn something, every day's a school day!

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Well who are we to argue with Plato, we don't need to be told twice!

We are back and kicking off Season 2 with a slightly more serious tone (don't panic we still mention bananas and there's a careful smattering of innuendo!) as we look into the subject of Toxic Positivity. Don't worry, we didn't know what it was either until we decided to podcast about it!

We also discover that the Eiffel Tower grows when it gets hot and rubber bands last longer when they are kept cold!

Every day's a school day with The Good Stuff Podcast!

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We close out season 1 of The Good Stuff Podcast by talking about pride; the event, the word, the feeling and what it means and can do for our wellbeing.

We encourage you to be proud, try a little self-love (don't be filthy!) and start being a little kinder to yourself.

Don't worry, there is still plenty of froth and waffle in this last episode - Izzie's mic gets a bit too friendly, Kevin's cat gets way too possessive, our AI bot friend surprises us both with pretty OK answers and our Did You Know section gets a new jingle.

Listen, share and rate our little podcast and you never know we might get a second season, especially now that Izzie has finally learned our Instagram address and Kevin has worked out how to breathe more quietly!

Go out and find the good stuff, we promise it's out there if you look hard enough.

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As episode 9 has been our most popular episode yet here is some extra good stuff. Listen in to our 'strict routine' for warming ourselves up for recording the podcast.

Also read, 'join two middle aged people as they try to use an iPhone to play a mobile game called Heads Up, what could possibly go wrong!'

Though no one asked for more here it is!

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Does music affect our mood?

Can it help our brains heal faster?

What artist's music should you use to scare off pirates?

In the words of the music icon, Madonna:

"Music makes the people come together" mind you she did also sing "Beauty’s where you find it, not just where you bump and grind it" so make of that what you will.

PS - no sound effects were harmed in the recording of this episode...

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Don't say we never give you anything!

If you need a way to get bored (see episode 8) here is some extra minutes of us two wittering on about my massive dongle, its odd sounds as well as Shakespeare, The Happiness Museum, The Little Mermaid ('singing' may have occurred) and Izzie's internal soundtrack.

It's extra but maybe not bonus!

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In this episode you'll be treated to our breathy delivery as we get to grips with some new tech and realise that HD microphones are very unforgiving.

Izzie discuss her Asda shopping whilst Kev recalls his hatred for buses and Sainsbury's and more importantly we carry on our journey through the good stuff, taking a detour via the normal stuff, encouraging you to get bored (in a good way) and disconnect in order to boost your mood and wellbeing.

Disconnect. Get Bored. Repeat. *

*once you have listened to this latest episode of course!

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In this episode we take a closer look at how animals can really help with our wellbeing (best not rely on a cat to save your life though!)

In the absence of Chris Packham we try our best to do the science bit and we learn that Izzie used to walk a lamb in her village (best not to ask questions I find) and Kev discovers that he is worryingly good at guessing which animals like to do things to 'entertain' themselves when they are on their own :-/

If you love animals you will love this podcast (we think...)

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Ant & Dec, Cheese & Wine, Netflix & Chill

Well you get the idea, this is the second of our pair of podcasts all about hope & reasons to be hopeful, get yourself a coffee & a biscuit (everything in pairs remember) or another beverage of your choice, we can also highly recommend G&T and a stopwatch and listen in amazement as Izzie and I almost manage to not go over our 20 minute curfew! So close, next time!

We hope you find a bit of hope in this episode and if you don't then at least you can just point & laugh (those pesky pairs again) as I try to stop Izzie swearing like a sailor!

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Thank you Goldie Hawn (we might be showing our age with that 'name' drop), we couldn't have put it any better ourselves.

In this episode we take a trip around our olfactory system and discuss what smells help us feel good. Kevin and Izzie also try out a tasty animal quiz and intoxicated on all their favourite smells totally forget to maintain the one segment they thought they had nailed, 'The Random Finger of Good News'! Fret not, you will be able to sniff out the random finger in our next episode.

No animals were harmed in the making of this podcast.

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In this episode Kev & Izzie chat about hope and reasons to be hopeful, with varying degrees of success!

They get distracted by a Tibetan Monk and old lady Rose in Titanic, drawn in by mermaids (sort of) giving the kiss of life and a series of small walls that may or may not be a bakery or an administrative district. We can promise you variety if nothing else!

Hit play, listen up, you are in four quite a ride (see what we did there!)

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In this episode Kev & Izzie share some of their favourite sounds and chat about how different sounds affect their mood. From flushing toilets to popping corks, squeaky Tupperware to crackling fires, we like to think of this episode as an orgasm for your ears.

Listen very carefully we shall say this only once.

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This episode may contain food & alcohol.

The Disclaimer Dish of the Day

Izzie realised after we recorded this episode that she got the meaning of schadenfreude very wrong, no answers on any postcards please, she has seen the error of her ways! Izzie, all is forgiven ;-)

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