The Way They Were
Episodes
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...
53: Gearóid Farrelly: Gayle Blakeney & Stefan Dennis
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you stan some 1980s Ramsey Street nostalgia, then this episode will feel like you're back in the days of watching Neighbours twice a day and wonde...
53: Gearóid Farrelly: Gayle Blakeney & Stefan Dennis
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you stan some 1980s Ramsey Street nostalgia, then this episode will feel like you're back in the days of watching Neighbours twice a day and wonde...
52: Margaret Cabourn-Smith: Liam Gallagher & Patsy Kensit
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The dream team are BACK and what a way to start the new series, as Grainne and Chantal welcome host of the fantastic 'Crushed' podcast, Margaret Cabou...
52: Margaret Cabourn-Smith: Liam Gallagher & Patsy Kensit
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The dream team are BACK and what a way to start the new series, as Grainne and Chantal welcome host of the fantastic 'Crushed' podcast, Margaret Cabou...
51: Valentines Special: Our Cupid - Pete Davidson!
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the most romantic podcast on your podcast proving app, it would be remiss of us not to get stuck in to the season of love with a Valentine's speci...
51: Valentines Special: Our Cupid - Pete Davidson!
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the most romantic podcast on your podcast proving app, it would be remiss of us not to get stuck in to the season of love with a Valentine's speci...
50: Vikki Stone: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Sarah Brightman
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's edition of TWTW has 1980s showbiz razzle dazzle in spades, thanks not only to musical comedian Vikki Stone, but also because of the couple ...
50: Vikki Stone: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Sarah Brightman
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's edition of TWTW has 1980s showbiz razzle dazzle in spades, thanks not only to musical comedian Vikki Stone, but also because of the couple ...
49: Matthew Crosby: Sinitta & Simon Cowell
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a full-on open-topped sports car tour of the 1980s... the music, car phones and musicals of the time are celebrated in full, as th...
49: Matthew Crosby: Sinitta & Simon Cowell
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a full-on open-topped sports car tour of the 1980s... the music, car phones and musicals of the time are celebrated in full, as th...
48: Rosie Wilby: Hugh Grant & Liz Hurley
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we have a guest who is a guru in the genre of why some relationships don't last the distance, it's comedian and author, Rosie Wil...
48: Rosie Wilby: Hugh Grant & Liz Hurley
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we have a guest who is a guru in the genre of why some relationships don't last the distance, it's comedian and author, Rosie Wil...
47: Colin Drucker: Gwyneth Paltrow & Brad Pitt
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the week when two titans of the podcasting world collide, as Grainne and Chantal welcome the star of a show which solidified their bond, it's...
47: Colin Drucker: Gwyneth Paltrow & Brad Pitt
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the week when two titans of the podcasting world collide, as Grainne and Chantal welcome the star of a show which solidified their bond, it's...
46: Jo Caulfield: Debbie Harry & Chris Stein
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a CRACKING start to 2023, as not only do Grainne and Chantal welcome comedy royalty to the show, but the celebrity couple being celebrated is the...
46: Jo Caulfield: Debbie Harry & Chris Stein
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a CRACKING start to 2023, as not only do Grainne and Chantal welcome comedy royalty to the show, but the celebrity couple being celebrated is the...
45: 2022 Round Up!
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we call a wrap on 2022, Grainne and Chantal sit by the fireside to contemplate the year just gone and look back at some of their, and your favourit...
45: 2022 Round Up!
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we call a wrap on 2022, Grainne and Chantal sit by the fireside to contemplate the year just gone and look back at some of their, and your favourit...
44: Christmas Special!
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's been... yes Santi / Santa has emptied his Christmas sack early and given us this absolute treat of a show in which our hosts dish the dirt on the...
44: Christmas Special!
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's been... yes Santi / Santa has emptied his Christmas sack early and given us this absolute treat of a show in which our hosts dish the dirt on the...
43: Sam Fletcher: David Copperfield & Claudia Schiffer
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this truly magical episode, Grainne and Chantal welcome a guest who lifts the cape on one of the best-known love matches we all completely forgot ...
43: Sam Fletcher: David Copperfield & Claudia Schiffer
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this truly magical episode, Grainne and Chantal welcome a guest who lifts the cape on one of the best-known love matches we all completely forgot ...
42: Tom Ward: Andre Agassi & Brooke Shields
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode looks at one of the more bizarre relationships of the 1990s, but rather than being an ACE pairing, it was far from LOVE ALL for Andre...
42: Tom Ward: Andre Agassi & Brooke Shields
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode looks at one of the more bizarre relationships of the 1990s, but rather than being an ACE pairing, it was far from LOVE ALL for Andre...
41: Elena Saurel: Jack Nicholson & Anjelica Houston
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time to bring on the 1970s LA glam, so pull on your little black cocktail dress, light up a cigarette and hit the dancefloor, as tonight, thanks to t...
41: Elena Saurel: Jack Nicholson & Anjelica Houston
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time to bring on the 1970s LA glam, so pull on your little black cocktail dress, light up a cigarette and hit the dancefloor, as tonight, thanks to t...
40: Shazia Mirza: Charles & Diana
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now, if you've already binged the latest series of 'The Crown' and are missing that royal fix, then fear not, as not only do we welcome *comedy* roya...
40: Shazia Mirza: Charles & Diana
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now, if you've already binged the latest series of 'The Crown' and are missing that royal fix, then fear not, as not only do we welcome *comedy* roya...
39: Catie Wilkins & Richard Herring: Paul McCartney & Heather Mills
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Grainne and Chantal welcome two showbiz legendary couples to the podcast, one in the form of guests Catie Wilkins and Richard Herring, who a...
39: Catie Wilkins & Richard Herring: Paul McCartney & Heather Mills
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Grainne and Chantal welcome two showbiz legendary couples to the podcast, one in the form of guests Catie Wilkins and Richard Herring, who a...
38: Sarah Kendall: Liza Minnelli & David Gest
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the use in sitting all alone in your room... when you could be sitting all alone in your room AND listening to this frankly, AMAZING episode, ...
38: Sarah Kendall: Liza Minnelli & David Gest
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the use in sitting all alone in your room... when you could be sitting all alone in your room AND listening to this frankly, AMAZING episode, ...
37: Jess Robinson: Les Dennis & Amanda Holden
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have TWO guests popping up on the show, but one of them only makes an appearance right at the very end, as the dominant force is the in...
37: Jess Robinson: Les Dennis & Amanda Holden
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have TWO guests popping up on the show, but one of them only makes an appearance right at the very end, as the dominant force is the in...
36: Kayleigh Donaldson: Mia Farrow & Frank Sinatra
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a real humdinger as guest writer and critic Kayleigh Donaldson brings some juicy content in the form of the former couple Mia Farro...
36: Kayleigh Donaldson: Mia Farrow & Frank Sinatra
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a real humdinger as guest writer and critic Kayleigh Donaldson brings some juicy content in the form of the former couple Mia Farro...
35: Coco Khan: Miss Piggy & Kermit the Frog
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is, the most inspirational, celebrational episode to date, thanks to brilliant guest, journalist and writer, Coco Khan and this week's couple,...
35: Coco Khan: Miss Piggy & Kermit the Frog
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is, the most inspirational, celebrational episode to date, thanks to brilliant guest, journalist and writer, Coco Khan and this week's couple,...
34: Brona C Titley: Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And they're BACK! After what feels like an eternity, Grainne and Chantal return to the airwaves for some much-missed vicarious celebrity romance....
34: Brona C Titley: Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And they're BACK! After what feels like an eternity, Grainne and Chantal return to the airwaves for some much-missed vicarious celebrity romance. ...
33: Frankie Ward: Emma Stone & Andrew Garfield
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another fantastic edition of The Way They Were! This week's guest is Esports and gaming presenter, Frankie Ward and my, my, did she bring t...
32: Yuriko Kotani: Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the BIG one... yes, you heard it correctly, this week on The Way They Were, Grainne and Chantal FINALLY get to offload EVREYTHING they think and ...
31: Daisy Buchanan: Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OHHH EMMMM GEEEE! Yes folks, the day has FINALLY arrived, when we all get to poke our heads down under and relive the heyday of Aussie soap, Neighbour...
30: Will Hall: Joni Mitchell & Graham Nash
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to get on your flares, put flowers in your hair and soak-up the 60s vibe, as this week's guest, comedian Will Hall takes us on the hippy tra...
29: Hannah George & Toby Williams: Avril Lavigne & Chad Kroeger
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a TWTW first, Grainne and Chantal welcome the very first showbiz couple to discuss ANOTHER showbiz couple on the podcast, as screen writer and one ...
28: Ola Labib: Mel B & Eddie Murphy
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This coupling had Grainne and Chantal jumping around their ensuites with joy and it's all thanks to comedian Ola Labib, whose guest slot is surely one...
27: Freya Parker: Bruce Willis & Demi Moore
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yippee-ki-yay, motherf*cker! Yes it's happening this week thanks to comedian and actor Freya Parker, we're lamenting the lost love of Bruce Willis & D...
26: George Heyworth: Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
YES.... IT'S REALLY HAPPENING! Chantal was jumping on the sofa on hearing the news that we will be delving deeeeeep into the world of Tom Cruise & Kat...
25: Lou Conran: Fern Britton & Phil Vickery
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's couple provided a rather cryptic conundrum for our Chantal, which is no surprise, given that these guys were once the golden couple of Bri...
24: Holly Burn: Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They couldn't live together, yet they couldn't live apart, which sounds absolutely exhausting, but Chantal and Grainne are cock-a-hoop to be able to d...
23: Taylor Glenn: Uma Thurman & Ethan Hawke
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's lost love lament comes from a lady who is no stranger to a podcast, it's one third of Drunk Women Solving Crime and screenwriter, Taylor G...
22: Stephen Leng: Madonna & Guy Richie
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode she's a couple SO iconic that Chantal guessed their identity so fast, it was practically telepathy.... or the fact that Grainne's opening...
21: Jackie Adedeji: Billie Piper & Chris Evans
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although a series of technical hiccoughs and a car accident lead the team to refer to this as the 'cursed' episode, this is absolutely NO reflection o...
20: Ayesha Hazarika: Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no other way to describe this week's couple AND guest but ICONIC! Comedian and political commentator Ayesha Hazarika immerses herself and host...
19: Ed Byrne: Prince & Sheila E.
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Grainne and Chantal for this week's look at celebrity lost loves is comedian Ed Byrne, who has much to say about 80s music power couple Sheila...
18: Ria Lina: Cleopatra & Julius Ceasar
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking civil wars, complex love triangles, winged eyeliner and weird welcome gifts. We're travelling back in time, further than we ev...
17: Pippa Evans: Kenneth Branagh & Emma Thompson
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gráinne and Chantal immerse themselves in the life and romances of the luvvies who dominated the world of film in the 1990s, traversing fro...
16: Sam Preston: Lisa Marie Presley & Nicholas Cage
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although this week's amazing guest, singer, songwriter Sam Preston has brought with him an epic celebrity past couple to analyze in the form of Lisa M...
15: Amy Hoggart: Pattie Boyd & George Harrison
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to look back at a bygone romance which couldn't withstand the freelove vibe of 60s swinging London, despite one of them being an actual Beat...
14: Joe Sutherland: Lindsey Lohan & Sam Ronson
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grainne and Chantal are here again and this week's love lament is curtesy of comedian Joe Sutherland, who takes us back to the raucous mid-noughties a...
13: Rosie Holt: Millie Mackintosh & Prof. Green
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chantal and Grainne reminisce about the time two worlds collided with luminous guest comedian Rosie Holt! Rosie takes us back to the glory d...
12: Sindhu Vee: Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chantal and Grainne are back for another look at love gone wrong and this week it's so, so wrong, thanks to the guest and her celebrity couple, yes co...
11: Robin Morgan: Rachel Bilson & Adam Brody
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are transported back to the heady days of The O.C when writer and comedian Robin Morgan declares his long lost lament of the love that w...
10: Stephen Bailey: Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chantal and Grainne are joined by the nation's sweetheart, Stephen Bailey, who treats his celebrity couple crush as more of a declaration of...
9: Evelyn Mok: Jessica Simpson & John Mayer
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, well, well, I guess it must be 2009 (or thereabout) as we're entering the epic twists and turns of the epic 'love' story of Jessica Simpson and ...
8: Angela Barnes: Damon Albarn & Justine Frischmann
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back to the 90s this week, as guest comedian, Angela Barnes whisks Gráinne and Chantal back to the epitome of Britpop cool, when they discuss t...
7: Viv Groskop: Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the stuff of dreams, as hosts Gráinne and Chantal get to celebrate a lost love, which has actually rekindled! Yes comedian and writer...
6: Ed Petrie: Mick Jagger & Marianne Faithfull
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chantal and Grainne are here again and this week are transported back to the swinging 60s by a couple who were the epitome of the era... but just how ...
5: Poppy Hillstead: Danny Devito & Rhea Perlman
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's another epic week in the world of lost showbiz love as Gráinne (@grannymaguire) and Chantal (@chancentrate) welcome comedian, artist (she did t...
4: Sam Lake: Katie Price & Peter Andre
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chantal (@chancentrate) and Gráinne (@grannymaguire) are here again to prise another erstwhile celebrity couple crush out of the memory banks of this...
3: LAURA LEXX: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How could this episode of TWTW be anything less than a bumper edition when it's got comedian Laura Lexx AND the erstwhile true love of JENNIFER ANISTO...
2: DAVID MILLS: Ellen DeGeneres and Anne Heche
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this episode of TWTW and have Grainne (@grannymaguire) and Chantal (@chancentrate) got a treat for you? That's obviously a rhetor...
1: ATHENA KUGBLENU: Cheryl Tweedy and Ashley Cole
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first flurry of episodes of The Way They Were! In this edition, Grainne and Chantal welcome you to join them to celebrate the lost lo...
The Way They Were ... Coming Soon
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If there is one thing Gráinne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin- Pate love more than discussing their own odd ex’s, it’s remembering weird celebrities...