The Joy Cup

Episode 10 - Powerful women and parallel parking. It’s the first joy cup panel discussion.

This week we are celebrating our 10th episode with a panel of brilliant woman. We’re joined by Lizzie, Sophie and Jane to discuss Gillian Anderson’s 5 feminist commandments and her new book Want. All wrapped joy cup style with our pride in our parking skills. You definitely want this.

Episode 9 - Clothes, US politics and mini breaks

This week we’re empathising with women politicians by reliving our outfit regrets before going stateside with Lisa, who gives us an infotaining insight into the US presidential election, plus we reveal the joy cup check list for a perfect grown up mini break. Never a dull moment…literally.

Episode 8 - Festivals, new music and Ibiza retirement planning

It's festival season, so we're sharing our takeaways from Edinburgh and Leeds, and yes the bum cheeks are back. Long distance best friends Katie and Ursula tell us how giving their mate Liz £60 started an annual reunion in Ibiza that has inspired an alternative retirement plan, which is right up our street. But we did have to go and mention those Oasis tickets didn't we...

Episode 7 - World class Olympics coverage and two lovely blokes

In this episode we give you our unique take on the Olympics, and we hear from our first (of many we hope!) male friends. Denn and Roj are two mates who turned their love of music and a good natter into a podcast. These two are really sharing the joy with us as they talk about what their friendship means to them.

Episode 6 - Rainy days, rival podcasts and the elephant pose

In this episode we go from the classic British ‘summer’ holiday to topping up your own joy cup (no sniggering at the back), and we hear Sophie and Keri explore their friendship and how they push each other and pick each other up.

The Joy Cup, ep 5: Bag ladies and list lovers

Packing tips and nailing your personal brand. Just a few things we haven’t quite mastered this week at joycup HQ. But Sara and Laura definitely bring the joy and tell us why age isn’t a number.  

The Joy Cup Episode 4 - dogs, tote bags and kitchen sink discos

Another mixed tote bag of joy this week. We've gone behind the scenes at a dog show and you can find out what (not) to buy your friend if they're over 50.  We talk to Lizzie and James about their brilliant mother-son friendship and how to find the joy in doing the washing up. 

The Joy Cup - Episode 3 - Knickers, knockers and Yorkshire Puds

Find out how to make the perfect Yorkshire Pudding (bold claim) and how we've become all clever and cultured by going to book launches. Plus we hear from Nic and Louise (aka Knickers and Knockers) about their gorgeous, longstanding friendship. These two seriously bring the joy!

The Joy Cup Episode 2

Female artists celebrating their friendship on a global stage. How often should you wash your jeans? This and more on the second episode of The Joy Cup. Plus we hear from Subo and Kasia, friends for 13 years, on what their friendship means to them, and the joy of being silly.

The Joy Cup Episode 1

Should we be behaving more like toddlers as we get older? Can you ever get a pair of cream trainers clean? This and more on the first episode of The Joy Cup. Plus we hear from Emma and Angelique, friends for 20 years, on what their friendship meant to them then, and now.