Hoovering

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.In this episode I’m talking to fellow comedian, Mum and Dad-misser, Esther Manito. Learn what a ‘Del Boy Dinner’ is and witness some shared parenting pain. Also - her weekend BBQ action sounds fiiiiiiiiit. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Honourable MentionsGet on Instagram and follow ESTHER MANITO up immediately. She’s doing some well funny alternative pictionary on there please. My overly fancy but delicious BLUEBERRY AND CREME FRESH CUPCAKES were from Dan Lepord’s faultless ‘Short and Sweet’ I’m doing liquid hoovering LIVES over on INSTAGRAM every week with former guests - make sure you’re following the INSTAGRAM and TWITTER

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week I’m talking to the always wildly funny and wonder-filled comedian Kemah Bob from her Mum’s house in Houston, Texas. She hoofs a taco salad for lunch, her time, whilst I smash some defrosted ratatouille with rice and a massive fuck off handful of cheese. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Honourable MentionsYou’re missing out if you’re not all over KEMAH BOB on social media. She has a new show coming soon called ‘Good To See You’ which will be in instragram live and Facebook any day now - keep an eye on her socials.And she’s a big part of FOC IT UP COMEDY NIGHT which may well be going online soon and if not, find it in the new world, it’s all about the most br

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week I’m talking to funny boy comedian and filmmaker Stuart Laws. I eat my homemade kimchi for the very first time with some cheese on toast, YEAH BOY and he wolfs a hot cross bun with a pan au chocolat chaser. YEAH BOYYYYYY. What a life this is we’re living! Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Honourable MentionsYou can follow all of Stuart’s properly brilliant comedy and film work by following his TWITTER and lucky you, he’s also got two shows, no less, that you can stream on NEXT UP. I’m doing liquid hoovering LIVES over on INSTAGRAM every week with former guests - make sure you’re following the INSTAGRAM and TWITTER for @theho

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week I’m talking to comedian, journalist and general politics wizard, Ayesha Hazarika. We recorded this just after Easter from the comfort of our homes, both, well mainly me, eating some Easter themed chocolate. Yes please. We talk about everything from the who gets to define what counts as exercise right down to Nigella’s thoughts on her turkey mince. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Honourable MentionsIf you don’t already then follow AYESHA HAZARIKA immediately on Twitter. She has a weekly column every Wednesday night in the EVENING STANDARD which is ace too.I’m doing weekly live chats at 9pm on school nights with ex guests on the podcast’s INST

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.In this episode I’m talking to the incredible author and weightlifter Poorna Bell, the mastermind behind the wonderful @seemystrong instragram sensation and of forthcoming book ‘stronger’. She’s been on my hit list for a while and we had a lovely chat from our respective homes whilst scoffing choccy biscuits and coffee. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Honourable MentionsFollow Poorna’s amazing instragram page SEEMYSTRONG and that’s where you’ll hear how to pre-order her incredible book that’s out early next year called ‘Stronger’. My live stuff is obviously all on hold but I’m in two series on telly at the moment, THE TROUBLE WITH MAGGIE COLE on ITV Hub and TRI

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.In this episode I’m talking to the author of one of the best books about eating that I’ve ever read. The Fuck It Diet, by Caroline Dooner. I’m rereading it now and honestly - if you are anywhere near ready to stop over-thinking eating, if you think you’re ‘addicted’ to food or to any foods, if you think you’d be better if you were smaller, you can stop doing those things and be happy and this book is a genuinely incredible way to start - funny, accessible, well-written and full of innovative angles and insights - I AM NOT BEING PAID TO SAY ANY OF THIS - I just really really rate the book, The Fuck It Diet. I’ve bee trying to bagsy Caroline as a guest for ages as she’s in Philadelphia and we got there at last, we met remotely, in our own homes.Everyt

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week I’m talking to brilliant comedian and co-host of the awesome podcast ‘Daddy Look At Me’ with Rosie Jones its the never not hilarious Helen Bauer. We decided to eat the most ‘last resort/ to of date’ stuff in our store cupboards. With some wine. Lets just say it went better for me than for Helen. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Honourable MentionsFollow Helen on TWITTER because she’s awesome. And listen to her mighty funny podcast with Rosie Jones called DADDY LOOK AT ME.My live stuff is obviously all on hold but I’m in two series on telly at the moment, THE TROUBLE WITH MAGGIE COLE on ITV Hub and TRIGONOMETRY on the BBC iplayer. Also I’m part of

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.In this episode I’m talking to the brilliantly funny comedian and radio host Tom Price, you know him from weekends on Magic FM, being the host of The Leak on BBC Wales and from his gorgeous podcast ‘My Mate Bought A Toaster.’ We spoke remotely from our respective homes, tits deep in lockdown. Unwittingly we indulged in the amazing Star Bar v Boost SMASHDOWN I’d been wanting to do for ages!Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Honourable MentionsIF you don’t already you should defo please follow TOM PRICE on the socials. His podcast MY MATE BOUGHT A TOASTER is brilliant and I’m on it soon please. And he’s the weekend breakfast host on MAGIC. My live stuff is obviously all

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This episode is the last one I recorded BC, before corona and it’s with the absolutely brilliant presenter of C4’s amazing body positive ‘Naked Beach’ and brilliant anti-diet activist Molly Forbes. We met at her lovely home in Devon where we’d made us really fit filo and spinach pies about four weeks ago before all this dramaggedon. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Honourable MentionsMolly is amazing on INSTAGRAM where you’ll be able to find out more about her incredible #FREEFROMDIETS campaign and eventually once the worlds back up and running, events. She also has an amazing body positive podcast called the @BODYCONSPODCAST. Get all over, all of that, please.My live stuff is

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This is my first Hoovering recorded remotely, just last week at the very start of us all being at this point advised to stay at home because of Covid-19. As we speak the shops are carnage and the shelves are empty. So I’m bringing you the absolutely relentless joy machine that is brilliant comedian and actor Alison Spittle. She in her home, me in mine, both having a bowl of Heinz tinned tomato soup. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Honourable MentionsYou have to follow the brilliant ALISON SPITTLE on the socials and I can highly recommend her #COVIDEOPARTY every night at 9pm. Bloody legend. And if you can afford to just get her maybe a coffee or four in exchange you can d

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.I’ve had this Hoovering in the tank for a while now and I’e saved it up because we’re on the cusp of Mother’s Day. It’s my lovely Mum! Nicky Suttle. She’s a child protection trainer and former nurse and Head of Care in various schools and as putrid as it sounds and frankly is, one of my best friends and favourite people. I hope you like it. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 2019The next live hoovering is on Saturday 2nd May at the beautiful MACHYNLLETH FESTIVAL at 7.15pm. Come come come!Then on 13th May we’re up in Hull at the first and best ever official NORTHERN PODCAST FESTIVALHonourable MentionsMy Mum obviously isn’t interested in anyon

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week’s episode was recorded live from the brilliant Leicester Comedy Festival back on the 9th February with glorious local guests Bake Off’s Priya OShea and also conservationist, farmer and writer Joe Stanley. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 2019The next live hoovering is on Saturday 2nd May at the beautiful MACHYNLLETH FESTIVAL at 7.15pm. Come come come!Then on 13th May we’re up in Hull at the first and best ever official NORTHERN PODCAST FESTIVALHonourable MentionsIf you’re not already aware of the LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL and you’re based anywhere near there then please tap her up, it’s every February and it’s so good.

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.I’m only bloody hoovering with one of my culinary heroes this week. It’s the absolute superhero food writer Meera Sodha. WAAAAAHHHHHHHH! I FUCKING KNOW. She’s the absolute best, and poetic in how articulately she tells her stories. What a massive treat for everyone involved. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 2019The next live hoovering is on Saturday 2nd May at the beautiful MACHYNLLETH FESTIVAL at 7.15pm. Come come come!Then on 13th May we’re up in Hull at the first and best ever official NORTHERN PODCAST FESTIVALHonourable MentionsIf you don’t already follow MEERA SODHA on social media, you must. And if you don’t

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.In this episode I’m hoovering with an actor and children’s author called Arthur McBain. He’s a lovely egg who came round mine for daal and roasted cauliflower lunch. We talked up everything from Indian toddler travels to the Trouble with Maggie Cole.Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 2019The next live hoovering is on 13th May we’re up in Hull at the first and best ever official NORTHERN PODCAST FESTIVALI’m also plotting to do a live show at the beautiful MACHYNLLETH FESTIVAL and I’ll let you know as soon as tickets go on sale.Honourable MentionsFollow ARTHUR MCBAIN on Instagram! His brilliant kids’ book IN THE DEAD OF THE NIGHT (wh

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week I’m hoovering with superstar comedian, author and ex-celebrity Masterchef and Get Me Out Of Here contestant Shappi Khorsandi. We hoof a load of Wagamamas and get deeeeep into disordered eating conversations. Considered we’re a pair of comedians this one gets pretty fucking dark. It’s a beautiful and powerful conversation though.Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 2019The next live hoovering is on 13th May we’re up in Hull at the first and best ever official NORTHERN PODCAST FESTIVALI’m also plotting to do a live show at the beautiful MACHYNLLETH FESTIVAL and I’ll let you know as soon as tickets go on sale. Honourable MentionsIf

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week I’m talking to a brilliant comedian, clown and actor John-Luke Roberts. He came over to my house quite specifically to cook me the perfect fried egg, and so he did. And what better episode to put out on Valentine’s Day than one with a guest who talks in such a beautiful love filled way about his new wusband. EGG TIME! Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 2019The next live hoovering is on 13th May we’re up in Hull at the first and best ever official NORTHERN PODCAST FESTIVALI’m also plotting to do a live show at the beautiful MACHYNLLETH FESTIVAL and I’ll let you know as soon as tickets go on sale. Honourable MentionsI implore you to

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.In this episode I’m talking to one, I think, of the most talented comedians working today who works as hard as anyone I’ve ever met and deserves the astronomical trajectory she’s put her career on over the last few years - it’s comedian and co-host of ‘All Killa No Filla’, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean. We’re eating some sort of chocolate cluster nonsense that I’d made, at my gaff. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 2019The next Hoovering live is in LEICESTER on 9th February as part of their excellent comedy festival! It’s at 2pm and my guests are the amazing locals, JOE STANLEY (farmer, conservationist and columnist) and star of Great Bri

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.In this episode I’m talking to superstar intuitive eating focused nutritionist and star author of the smash hit tomb on intuitive eating in the UK ‘Just Eat It’ - it’s Laura Thomas. We met where she works at the London Centre for Intuitive Eating and talked about everything from whiskey to the full old history of intuitive eating, as a thing. Turns out she’s a much nicer person than me. Haha. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 2019The next Hoovering live is in LEICESTER on 9th February as part of their excellent comedy festival! It’s at 2pm and my guests are the amazing locals, JOE STANLEY (farmer, conservationist and columnist) and star of

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.In this episode I’m talking to the incredibly funny, talented and honest Scummy Mummies. We get into everything from posh seafood platters at Christmas to pissing in carparks. And we talk about puking a weird amount. Sorry. Helen in particular is such a brilliant force for body positivity so this fits into my anti-diet-January-bonanza on that front but I figured it was time for some light relief from the deep ass old episodes of late. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 2019The next Hoovering live is in LEICESTER on 9th February as part of their excellent comedy festival! It’s at 2pm and my guests are the amazing locals, JOE STANLEY (farmer,

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week I’m talking, for the first time ever on a hoovering to a CBT therapist - not my one, one called Devinia Noel who specialises as intuitive eating counselling and who is better known on Instagram as at diet boycott - we met on the Hungry Feminist crossover episode and as you’ll hear is madly articulate when it comes to what diets really do to us. Amazing to get an expert perspective on something so important. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Tickets to see Hoovering LIVE in 2019The next Hoovering live is in LEICESTER on 9th February as part of their excellent comedy festival! It’s an afternoon job and you can come and see my work in progress and then my Hench show afte