The Way They Were

James Barr: Gemma Collins & James Argent

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's offering of The Way They Were will have anyone with even a passing interest in the escapades of The G.C and Arg absolutely delighted, because ...

Benedict Townsend: Lisa Simpson & Nelson Muntz

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we see that young love can be just as heartbreaking and nuanced as any adult relationship - especially if the people concerned hav...

Benedict Townsend: Lisa Simpson & Nelson Muntz

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we see that young love can be just as heartbreaking and nuanced as any adult relationship - especially if the people concerned hav...

Emergency Episode! Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STOP ALL THE CLOCKS... CUT OFF THE PHONE... STOP THE DOG FROM BARKING WITH A JUICY BONE...  The day has finally arrived when the bell has tolled on B...

Emergency Episode! Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STOP ALL THE CLOCKS... CUT OFF THE PHONE... STOP THE DOG FROM BARKING WITH A JUICY BONE...  The day has finally arrived when the bell has tolled on B...

Emergency Episode! Molly-Mae & Tommy Fury

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STOP THE PRESS! Another celebrity break-up has rocked our world, so Grainne and Chantal dropped everything to bring us this emergency episode, discuss...

Emergency Episode! Molly-Mae & Tommy Fury

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STOP THE PRESS! Another celebrity break-up has rocked our world, so Grainne and Chantal dropped everything to bring us this emergency episode, discuss...

Amy Matthews: Alex Turner & Alexa Chung

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of TWTW, we are transported back to the first decade of the new millennium, when the IT girl of the era hitched her wagon to ...

Amy Matthews: Alex Turner & Alexa Chung

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of TWTW, we are transported back to the first decade of the new millennium, when the IT girl of the era hitched her wagon to ...

Justin Myers: Madonna & Sean Penn

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Way They Were is far from immaterial, as we take a holiday, with none other than Madonna and Sean Penn! Yes, thanks to author Jus...

Justin Myers: Madonna & Sean Penn

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Way They Were is far from immaterial, as we take a holiday, with none other than Madonna and Sean Penn!Yes, thanks to author Just...

Caroline O'Donoghue: John Mulaney & Anna Marie Tendler

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been wondering just when your hot girl summer will begin, well it starts NOW, as Grainne and Chantal are back with a brand new series of Th...

Caroline O'Donoghue: John Mulaney & Anna Marie Tendler

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been wondering just when your hot girl summer will begin, well it starts NOW, as Grainne and Chantal are back with a brand new series of Th...

Live Show Announcement!

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're so excited to announce that Grainne and Chantal are back with another live podcast recording on October 19th in London as part of the Cheerful E...

Live Show Announcement!

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're so excited to announce that Grainne and Chantal are back with another live podcast recording on October 19th in London as part of the Cheerful E...

Emergency Episode! Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STOP THE PRESS! The Way They Were bring you an emergency episode following the demise of one of daytime TV's greatest love stories.  Where were you ...

Emergency Episode! Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STOP THE PRESS! The Way They Were bring you an emergency episode following the demise of one of daytime TV's greatest love stories. Where were you o...

Rachel Parris: Ken Barlow & Deirdre Rasheed

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To mark the end of this epic season of The Way They Were, Grainne and Chantal once again took to the stage to entertain the masses and bring a long lo...

Rachel Parris: Ken Barlow & Deirdre Rasheed

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To mark the end of this epic season of The Way They Were, Grainne and Chantal once again took to the stage to entertain the masses and bring a long lo...

Chelsea Devantez: Burt Reynolds & Loni Anderson

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team welcomes a guest from across the pond, as writer, comedian and podcaster Chelsea Devantez ignores the time difference to bring us...

Chelsea Devantez: Burt Reynolds & Loni Anderson

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team welcomes a guest from across the pond, as writer, comedian and podcaster Chelsea Devantez ignores the time difference to bring us...

Jen Brister: Virginia Woolf & Vita Sackville-West

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Grainne and Chantal show their cultured sides, as they rub shoulders with the literati, courtesy of this week's guest, the very highbrow comedia...

Jen Brister: Virginia Woolf & Vita Sackville-West

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Grainne and Chantal show their cultured sides, as they rub shoulders with the literati, courtesy of this week's guest, the very highbrow comedia...

Emer McLysaght: CBB's Chantelle & Preston

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a fever dream for everyone involved, as not only is one-half of this week's couple an actual friend of the show and past guest...

Emer McLysaght: CBB's Chantelle & Preston

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a fever dream for everyone involved, as not only is one-half of this week's couple an actual friend of the show and past guest...

Scott McGlynn: Anna Farris & Chris Pratt

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, hosts Grainne and Chantal couldn't be more decided on which couple thrived and who survived in the power struggle that was Chris...

Scott McGlynn: Anna Farris & Chris Pratt

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, hosts Grainne and Chantal couldn't be more decided on which couple thrived and who survived in the power struggle that was Chris...

Olga Koch: Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although it's very common to see May to December romances in Tinsel Town, today's showbiz couple raised eyebrows in the gossip pages, when an older w...

Olga Koch: Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although it's very common to see May to December romances in Tinsel Town, today's showbiz couple raised eyebrows in the gossip pages, when an older w...

Sooz Kempner: Barbra Streisand & Elliott Gould

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we say 'Hello Dolly' to 'Funny Girl' Sooz Kempner, who brings us epic proportions of Hollywood heartbreak, courtesy of a couple ...

Sooz Kempner: Barbra Streisand & Elliott Gould

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we say 'Hello Dolly' to 'Funny Girl' Sooz Kempner, who brings us epic proportions of Hollywood heartbreak, courtesy of a couple ...

Yolanda Copes-Stepney: Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're breaking down the fourth wall and digging into the weeds of the wild relationship between the OG Newlyweds, Jessica Simpson and Nick L...

Yolanda Copes-Stepney: Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're breaking down the fourth wall and digging into the weeds of the wild relationship between the OG Newlyweds, Jessica Simpson and Nick L...

Daniel Foxx: Bill & Melinda Gates

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's ep brings us the final 'Word' on what happens when geeks fall in - and out - of love, as we find out why the king and queen of Silicon ...

Daniel Foxx: Bill & Melinda Gates

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's ep brings us the final 'Word' on what happens when geeks fall in - and out - of love, as we find out why the king and queen of Silicon ...

Our Next Live Show with... Rachel Parris!

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Helloooo London! We're back with another live show at the wonderful Museum of Comedy in Holborn. We all need something to look forward to right now an...

Our Next Live Show with... Rachel Parris!

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Helloooo London! We're back with another live show at the wonderful Museum of Comedy in Holborn. We all need something to look forward to right now an...

Michelle Brasier: Julia Fox & Kanye West

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time to cast your minds back to the heady days of 2022 for this week's celebrity mess brought to us by live link-up all the way down under with Austra...

Michelle Brasier: Julia Fox & Kanye West

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time to cast your minds back to the heady days of 2022 for this week's celebrity mess brought to us by live link-up all the way down under with Austra...

Sunil Patel: The Notorious B.I.G & Faith Evans

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back in the room, as we kick off the series proper with the next batch of celebrity guests, bringing us their fave showbiz couples for Grai...

Sunil Patel: The Notorious B.I.G & Faith Evans

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back in the room, as we kick off the series proper with the next batch of celebrity guests, bringing us their fave showbiz couples for Grai...

Breakie Awards 2024

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s award season, which can only mean one thing …. Yes Grainne and Chantal are BACK!  Before they get stuck in to the latest incredible series w...

Breakie Awards 2024

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s award season, which can only mean one thing …. Yes Grainne and Chantal are BACK! Before they get stuck in to the latest incredible series wi...

Christmas Special 2023!

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ho Ho HOOOOOOOO! It's the Yuletide season and the elves have been working around the clock to bring you a Christmas special episode of The Way They W...

Christmas Special 2023!

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ho Ho HOOOOOOOO! It's the Yuletide season and the elves have been working around the clock to bring you a Christmas special episode of The Way They W...

Cariad Lloyd, LIVE! Laurence Olivier & Vivien Leigh

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The long-awaited second part of Grainne and Chantals double bill at The Museum of Comedy with the wonderful Cariad Lloyd is finally here!  That's rig...

Cariad Lloyd, LIVE! Laurence Olivier & Vivien Leigh

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The long-awaited second part of Grainne and Chantals double bill at The Museum of Comedy with the wonderful Cariad Lloyd is finally here! That's righ...

Alexandra Haddow, LIVE! Pete Doherty & Kate Moss

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode tells the tale of when Chantal and Grainne took to the stage at the iconic London Venue, The Museum of Comedy with a double bill of brill...

Alexandra Haddow, LIVE! Pete Doherty & Kate Moss

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode tells the tale of when Chantal and Grainne took to the stage at the iconic London Venue, The Museum of Comedy with a double bill of brill...

Miranda Sawyer: Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now, this is a story all about how Grainne and Chantal got flipped-turned upside down by this week's guest Miranda Sawyer, so take a minute and sit ...

Miranda Sawyer: Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now, this is a story all about how Grainne and Chantal got flipped-turned upside down by this week's guest Miranda Sawyer, so take a minute and sit ...

Sikisa: Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oops they did it again, yes Grainne and Chantal have another incredible guest on the show, who really brings the A-game of celebrity couples for us ...

Sikisa: Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oops they did it again, yes Grainne and Chantal have another incredible guest on the show, who really brings the A-game of celebrity couples for us ...

73: Steve Bugeja: Zack Morris & Kelly Kapowski

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a wonderful flight of fancy in which we delve into what we all thought was the teenage dream, but looking back was in fact a tox...

73: Steve Bugeja: Zack Morris & Kelly Kapowski

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a wonderful flight of fancy in which we delve into what we all thought was the teenage dream, but looking back was in fact a tox...

72: Mary O'Connell: Ariana Grande & Dalton Gomez

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of The Way They Were, we're selling sunsets galore with a couple who were PERFECT partners in lockdown, but couldn't really ...

72: Mary O'Connell: Ariana Grande & Dalton Gomez

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of The Way They Were, we're selling sunsets galore with a couple who were PERFECT partners in lockdown, but couldn't really ...

71: Tara Flynn: Twink & David Agnew

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode will cause hysteria for listeners who hail from the Emerald Isle, while those from other parts of the globe will have an educat...

71: Tara Flynn: Twink & David Agnew

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode will cause hysteria for listeners who hail from the Emerald Isle, while those from other parts of the globe will have an educat...

70: Cally Beaton: Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode sees Grainne and Chantal go ape at this week's showbiz couple's shenanigans, as the wonderful and hilarious comedian Cally Beaton pre...

70: Cally Beaton: Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode sees Grainne and Chantal go ape at this week's showbiz couple's shenanigans, as the wonderful and hilarious comedian Cally Beaton pre...

Live Show Guest Announcement - Cariad Lloyd & Alexandra Haddow!

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing our stunning lineup for our next live show in London on October 25th... it's the incredible Cariad Lloyd and Alexandra Haddow! We absolute...

Live Show Guest Announcement - Cariad Lloyd & Alexandra Haddow!

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing our stunning lineup for our next live show in London on October 25th... it's the incredible Cariad Lloyd and Alexandra Haddow! We absolute...

69: Chris Hall, LIVE! Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We listened to the fans and gave the world what it wanted with a live show at the London Podcast Festival! Yes, Grainne and Chantal stepped out in fro...

69: Chris Hall, LIVE! Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We listened to the fans and gave the world what it wanted with a live show at the London Podcast Festival!Yes, Grainne and Chantal stepped out in fron...

68: Monica Heisey: Minnie Driver & Matt Damon

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to relive the most brutal showbiz break up in history? Well buckle-up people, as this week's guest is the incredible comedy writer, Moni...

68: Monica Heisey: Minnie Driver & Matt Damon

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to relive the most brutal showbiz break up in history? Well buckle-up people, as this week's guest is the incredible comedy writer, Moni...

We're Hosting Another Live Show!

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the success of our first live show at London Podcast Festival, we're pleased to announce that Grainne and Chantal return to the big stage on Oct...

We're Hosting Another Live Show!

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the success of our first live show at London Podcast Festival, we're pleased to announce that Grainne and Chantal return to the big stage on Oct...

67: Dave The Bear: Kerry Katona & Brian McFadden

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of The Way They Were, Grainne and Chantal welcome some glamour to the show in the form of cabaret and burlesque star Dave the Bear...

67: Dave The Bear: Kerry Katona & Brian McFadden

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of The Way They Were, Grainne and Chantal welcome some glamour to the show in the form of cabaret and burlesque star Dave the Bear...

66: Russell Kane: Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, hey nonny NO, you did NOT just create a whole, new religion just because you didn't fancy your wife anymore and the grass was green(sleeves)er ...

66: Russell Kane: Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, hey nonny NO, you did NOT just create a whole, new religion just because you didn't fancy your wife anymore and the grass was green(sleeves)er ...

65: Max Davis: Paul Simon & Carrie Fisher

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The force is definitely with us for this episode, as Chantal and Grainne are the bridge over the troubled romance of Carrie Fisher and Paul Simon!  ...

65: Max Davis: Paul Simon & Carrie Fisher

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The force is definitely with us for this episode, as Chantal and Grainne are the bridge over the troubled romance of Carrie Fisher and Paul Simon! Y...

64: Maisie Adam: Drake & Rihanna

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dry those tears, as your favourite celebrity romance podcast is BACK in your ears. Even Grainne and Chantal must stop with their hot girl summers whe...

64: Maisie Adam: Drake & Rihanna

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dry those tears, as your favourite celebrity romance podcast is BACK in your ears. Even Grainne and Chantal must stop with their hot girl summers whe...

Live Show Guest Announcement!

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey lovers! We're so excited to announce our fabulous guest joining us for our upcoming live show... it's the one and only Christopher Hall! Christoph...

Live Show Guest Announcement!

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey lovers! We're so excited to announce our fabulous guest joining us for our upcoming live show... it's the one and only Christopher Hall! Christoph...

Come See Us Live!

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grainne and Chantal here with a lil update... we have two dates to add to your diary! The next series of The Way They Were will air from Friday Septem...

Come See Us Live!

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grainne and Chantal here with a lil update... we have two dates to add to your diary! The next series of The Way They Were will air from Friday Septem...

63: Glyn Fussell: Boy George & Jon Moss

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For our season finale, we're travelling back to the 80s to explore the once top-secret relationship between Culture Club's Boy George and Jon Moss. Th...

63: Glyn Fussell: Boy George & Jon Moss

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For our season finale, we're travelling back to the 80s to explore the once top-secret relationship between Culture Club's Boy George and Jon Moss. Th...

62: Tom Neenan: Elon Musk & Talulah Riley

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week our guest, the hugely talented comedy writer Tom Neenan, takes us on a journey through time and space as we open the lid on the tumultuous r...

62: Tom Neenan: Elon Musk & Talulah Riley

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week our guest, the hugely talented comedy writer Tom Neenan, takes us on a journey through time and space as we open the lid on the tumultuous r...

61: Rebecca Humphries: Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of The Way They Were, the fabulous, actor and writer Rebecca Humphries joins Grainne and Chantal and if the 'rumours' are to be be...

61: Rebecca Humphries: Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of The Way They Were, the fabulous, actor and writer Rebecca Humphries joins Grainne and Chantal and if the 'rumours' are to be be...

60: Ben Miller: Oscar Wilde & Bosie Douglas

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're doing things a little differently this week, as this week's guest unwittingly becomes host, as our Grainne spent long days and nights researchin...

60: Ben Miller: Oscar Wilde & Bosie Douglas

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're doing things a little differently this week, as this week's guest unwittingly becomes host, as our Grainne spent long days and nights researchin...

59: Sadia Azmat: Mariah Carey & Tommy Mottola

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, writer Sadia Azmat provides us all with a story of epicly batsh*t proportions in the shape of Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola! As per ...

59: Sadia Azmat: Mariah Carey & Tommy Mottola

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, writer Sadia Azmat provides us all with a story of epicly batsh*t proportions in the shape of Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola!As per u...

58: Jack Bernhardt: Les Ferdinand & Dani Behr

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode brings Grainne's investigative talents to the fore, as she practically went to the local library to get the knowledge on today's erstwhil...

58: Jack Bernhardt: Les Ferdinand & Dani Behr

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode brings Grainne's investigative talents to the fore, as she practically went to the local library to get the knowledge on today's erstwhil...

57: Desiree Burch: Susan Sarandon & Tim Robbins

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rejoice, rejoice for the day has finally arrived when we're allowed to go misty-eyed at the reverie of a VERY special pair of Hollywood exes, all than...

57: Desiree Burch: Susan Sarandon & Tim Robbins

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rejoice, rejoice for the day has finally arrived when we're allowed to go misty-eyed at the reverie of a VERY special pair of Hollywood exes, all than...

56: Harriet Kemsley: Sienna Miller & Jude Law

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when we were all obsessed with the car keys in the bowl and the partying ways of London's Primrose Hill? The likes of Kate, Sadie, Pearl an...

56: Harriet Kemsley: Sienna Miller & Jude Law

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when we were all obsessed with the car keys in the bowl and the partying ways of London's Primrose Hill? The likes of Kate, Sadie, Pearl an...

55: Gareth Gwynn: Hattie Jacques & John Le Mesurier

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a right old Carry On, and then some, as we're transported to bohemian life in 1950s London, thanks to this week's guest, comed...

55: Gareth Gwynn: Hattie Jacques & John Le Mesurier

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a right old Carry On, and then some, as we're transported to bohemian life in 1950s London, thanks to this week's guest, comed...

54: Darya: Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Grainne and Chantal welcome the incredible podcaster, illustrator and influencer, Darya aka 'Tiny Moron', to the show and OH MY GO...