Is It Just Me?

Happy New Year! For our very first show in 2019 we are joined by podcaster, columnist and all round wonderful woman Elizabeth (New Years) Day!The trio discuss New Years Eve traditions, waiters who ‘memorise’ your order, making eye contact and digital detoxes. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s Christmas Day! Who better to spend it with than Mr Ollie Locke.He talks about his great year, including a very successful book and a movie with Stephen Fry, Isla Fisher and Steve Coogan PLUS the gang cover Secret Santa politics, visiting the family at Christmas and the highs and lows of a festive feast.Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re gearing up to Christmas and joining us in the beautifully decorated podcupboard is Anita Rani!Anita, Jo and James discuss putting drinks in the diary, sending (or not) greetings cards and her brand new podcast It’s Anita RaniJoin in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s our birthday! And what better way to celebrate than with the wonderful Liz Earle. Jo, James and Liz celebrate the year by discussing the prospect of retiring early, their disdain for litterers and reluctance to pay for a roast dinnerJoin in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of Britain’s best loved entertainers and biggest popstars in the UK (20 million records sold!) sits down for a chat with Jo and James todayThey cover being fashionable from an early age, middle names and the pressure of posting on InstagramJoin in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

X factor judge, Loose Woman (ahem.. the tv show) and all round superstar Ayda Field joins Jo and James in the pod cupboard!They chat being a mum, a little tv talent show, teacher’s pets and fabulous shoes that are wasted on them.Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author, broadcaster and wonderful person Dawn O’Porter joins us for another round of Is It Just MeJo, James and Dawn discuss turning 40, taking on other commuters in silent races, clean eating struggles and spirit animals. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our favourite half of the Good Morning Britain team, Strictly Come Dancing alumni and all round wonderful human Susanna Reid joins Jo and James on the podcast this week.They talk about the origins of names, conquering daytime television, rating your own social media posts and cutting back on booze.Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Radio One’s very own weekend breakfast superstar and former Saturday Mollie King joins Jo and James this week.They discuss made up games, the etiquette of air kissing, straight-talking parents and taking the same holiday forever and ever.Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo and James return and are (of course) joined by another superb celebrity guest. This week they are graced by the presence of the wonderful Claire Richards!Claire talks about her time in Steps, her brand new solo album and the gang discuss the trials of baking with your children, rowing with call centres and the benefits of an afternoon nap.Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Television and film royalty joins Jo and James this week as they spend some time with the wonderful Elizabeth Hurley.They discuss Elizabeth and Estée Lauder's incredible 25 years of breast cancer awareness campaigning, Elizabeth being a beauty product addict (whereas Jo is quite the opposite) and how nobody buys physical music anymore.This October, The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign is inviting the public to take action through a simple but universal call: it’s #TimeToEndBreastCancer. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s time for Jo and James to head into the dark recesses of the pod cupboard once again and this week they are joined by sublime Australian author Liane Moriaty. Best known for the enormously successful Big Little Lies.Liane discusses her new novel Nine Perfect Strangers, the difficulties James has discerning between his left and right (listen out for the telltale tingling sensation) and rooting for the underdog.Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What this woman doesn’t know about food, isn’t worth knowing! The Queen of Mare St Market Gizzi Erskine is the guest of honour in the podcupboard this weekJames and Jo talk to Gizzi all about body confidence, being feral on holiday, beauty product use-by dates and how superstitions ain't the way (or are they?)Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @gizzierskine and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @gizzierskineAnd thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo and James are joined by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who comes to talk about parenthood (specifically bathroom politics) and her upcoming greatest hits album and tourThey talk about the joy of being told what to do, domestic cleanliness (or lack thereof…) and having WAY too many Facebook friends (and foes).Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @cherryhealey and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on Apple Podcasts as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo and James are joined in the podcupboard by the delightful, funny and generally joyous TV presenter Cherry Healey, who's come loaded with stories from her new series Sex, Knives and Liposuction.They talk about how commonplace cosmetic surgery has become, forays into vegetarianism and tricky diets, ridiculous mispronounciations (pacific for specific? Expresso for espresso?) and there's a listener IIJM too.This episode was edited by Kat Brown and recorded by James Williams on 17 September.Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown | @cherryhealey and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrownwrites | @cherryhealey And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo's flying solo this week for a chat with the star of Crazy Rich Asians, Gemma Chan.They talk about when scientists will finally fix it so nobody needs to waste time going to the loo, the impossibility of packing a toiletries bag for the airport, and feeling anxious when walking into events on their own.This episode was edited by Kat Brown and recorded on 4 September.Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown | @gemma_chan and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrownwrites | @gemma_chan And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo has returned from the Maldives refreshed and ready to shoot the breeze with Saturday night’s very own Laura JacksonThey talk about how to get the optimum amount of sleep each night (and how much that even is?!), there’s also room for chat about the etiquette keeping your phone on silent and finding the perfect skincare routine.This episode is brought to you by Clarins.Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown | @IAmLauraJackson and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | @katbrown82 | @IAmLauraJackson And thank you for listening! We'd love it if you rated and reviewed us on iTunes as it helps other people to find our show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Jo on holiday, James takes the opportunity for a cosy chat with a former colleague: BRIDES magazine editor Jade Beer, whose debut novel The Almost Wife is out now. James and Jade talk about making work/life/family balance work when you live between London and the Cotswolds, the realities of magazine editorship vs the glossy image, and how to write a novel on your train journey (and resist the temptation just to watch Netflix instead). And of course, there are some vital topics to discuss: so is it just James who breathes a sigh of relief when he gets an invitation to a child-free wedding? Is it just Jade who gets incredibly hangry? And is it just James who hates a limp massage? This week's episode was recorded in the BRIDES offices on August 20 by James Williams. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @Jame

The broadcaster and journalist and, as Jo calls her, “busiest b***h at the BBC”, Tina Daheley, surfaces after 10 years of presenting breakfast news for BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, and other channels. She takes a breather in the podcupboard with Jo and James to compare notes on covering this year’s Royal Wedding, not missing a single breakfast show (despite some very close shaves after team nights out), and moonlighting on the News at Ten and encountering Huw Edwards. And a podcupboard crush is revealed on the very same charming Welsh newsreader! And of course, there are some vital topics to discuss: so is it just Tina who’s addicted to the snooze button? Is it just James who’s not great at forward planning? And is it just Jo who’s not a “joiner-inner”? This week's episode was recorded on July 31 by James Williams. It was edited by Kat Brown, with music by Martin Austwick. Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and f

The British-Malaysian-Austrian chef Rachel Khoo came to fame in the UK through her brilliant 2012 TV series The Little Paris Kitchen, but by then she had already published two cookbooks in France, where she had been living since deciding to up sticks from London and retrain as a patisserie chef. Her sixth cookbook, The Little Swedish Kitchen, is inspired by her new home country, which she moved to in 2016 with her Swedish husband – they welcomed a son last year. Rachel joins Jo and James to talk about life in Sweden; picking up languages like most people pick up holiday photos; her IIJM-approved chocolate mousse recipe; art student haircuts, and being mistaken for Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones. And of course, there are some vital topics to discuss: so is it just Jo who would outlaw bananas? Is it just James who gets told “You look really familiar!”? And is it just Rachel who feels as though she doesn’t have a home city? This week's episode was recorded on July 23. It was edited by Kat Brown,