Two's Company Grace Kingswell & Sophie Hellyer

Welcome to Two's Company, a fortnightly podcast hosted by Sophie Hellyer and Grace Kingswell. In today’s episode, we discuss the return of Love Island, one of the most adored and most problematic shows on TV. We also dissect all of the sporting news that's currently going on (is it coming home? Grace doesn't even know what 'it' is...) and we have another wonderful letter from a listener...Sophie's Mum. There’s also our regular segment, vagina facts, and we explain why it's vaginas and not willies. You’re welcome.
For more from us we can be found at: @gracekingswell and @sophiehellyer. If you have questions for our mailbag please email twoscompanyshiz@gmail.com
 
Links
Most Britons cannot name all parts of the vulva, survey reveals: 
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/may/30/most-britons-cannot-name-parts-vulva-survey
 
Love Island premiere watched by smallest audience since 2017: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/jun/29/love-island-premiere-watched-by-smallest-audience-since-2017
 
Love Island: ITV condemns death threats sent to contestant Chloe Burrows: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57687190
 
Nearly 1 in 5 young adults say they're not straight, global survey finds: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/nearly-1-5-young-adults-say-they-re-not-straight-n1270003
 
1 in 6 Gen Z adults are LGBT, Gallup survey shows:  :https://www.washingtonpost.com › 2021/02/24 › gen-z...
 
Love Island review – I hate myself but I can’t stop. Please, somebody, help!: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/jun/29/love-island-seven-review-i-hate-myself-but-i-cant-stop-please-somebody-help
 
Why we all need pain relief when having an IUD fitted: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/why-we-all-need-pain-relief-when-having-an-iud-fitted-7qks82srw?utm_campaign=Invisible%20Women&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revue%20newsletter
 
England v Germany: Why is Harry Kane wearing a rainbow armband?; https://www.nationalworld.com/sport/football/england-v-germany-why-is-harry-kane-wearing-a-rainbow-armband-3289464
 
Women’s Hour on Love Island: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000xdx8
 
Love Island: As a young, visually impaired fan of the show, Hugo Hammond's casting and disability representation is better late than never: https://news.sky.com/story/love-island-as-a-young-visually-impaired-fan-of-the-show-hugo-hammonds-casting-and-disability-representation-is-better-late-than-never-12346328
 
 
BBC Bitesize edits page to remove list of climate change 'benefits':
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57697875
 
Abortions by women in 30s push numbers to record high: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/abortions-by-women-in-30s-push-numbers-to-record-high-2g26zbk83

 
Welcome to episode 9 of Two’s Company, a fortnightly podcast hosted by Sophie Hellyer and Grace Kingswell. In today’s episode, we discuss the recent G7 summit held in Cornwall and our thoughts and opinions around that, a recent Cornwall school’s enforcement of shorts to be worn under skirts to mitigate against up-skirting (and everything that’s wrong with that), plus the man that got swallowed whole by a humpback whale and survived. We also spend some time dissecting the term ‘woke’ and what it means. 
 
There are, of course, some vagina facts (did you know your vagina is like wine?), questions from you in the mailbag, and many laughs and fun-filled moments.
 
For more from us we can be found at: @gracekingswell and @sophiehellyer. If you have questions for our mailbag please email twoscompanyshiz@gmail.com
 
Links 
 
Ronaldo video: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/16/cristiano-ronaldo-snubs-coca-cola-billions-wiped-off-drink-giants-market-value
 
Queen and Line of Duty: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/all-in-the-line-of-duty-queen-gripped-by-hit-drama-zhtzbc75w
 
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/12/environmental-campaigners-stage-festival-type-protests-at-g7?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
 
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/12/all-hot-air-uk-commits-to-climate-action-but-not-to-new-funding
 
Woke: https://www.bustle.com/life/what-does-woke-mean-theres-more-to-the-slang-term-than-you-think
 
Woke: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/woke-meaning-origin
 
Mare of Easttown: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/may/31/mare-of-easttown-finale-review-kate-winslet-drama-is-a-stunning-harrowing-success
 
Mount Recyclemore: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-57406136
 
Victoria’s Secret: https://nyt.et.e.sparkpost.com/f/newsletter/SBtrleTg5v9UOTw5zrPwjQ~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRirq2tP4QIAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm55dGltZXMuY29tLzIwMjEvMDYvMTYvYnVzaW5lc3MvdmljdG9yaWFzLXNlY3JldC1jb2xsZWN0aXZlLW1lZ2FuLXJhcGlub2UuaHRtbD9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD01MSZlbWM9ZWRpdF9tYmVfMjAyMTA2MTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MzMyOTkmbmw9bW9ybmluZy1icmllZmluZyUzQS1ldXJvcGUtZWRpdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NDkzODQ3MyZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTYxMDI4JnRlPTEmdXNlcl9pZD02N2MxYzc3N2I0MDBiNjc5NjExNjkxMmVmMWVmNDIyYVcDbnl0Qgpgyq0ozGAbg1qKUh1zb3BoaWVsb3Vpc2VoZWxseWVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~
 
 
Covid vaccine: Period changes could be a short-term side effect: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56901353

 
Welcome to episode 8 of Two’s Company, a fortnightly podcast hosted by Sophie Hellyer and Grace Kingswell. In today’s episode, we discuss the idiosyncrasy of cancel culture, Naomi Osakas withdrawal from the French Open, mice-eating cod, and we also try out a new segment, Threes A Crowd, with our pal Cat Sarsfield. There’s also our regular segment, vagina facts, you’re welcome.
For more from us we can be found at: @gracekingswell and @sophiehellyer. If you have questions for our mailbag please email twoscompanyshiz@gmail.com
https://sincenooneasked.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/elladaish/
 
 
Links:
Australia’s Mouse Plague: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/03/you-can-see-the-tails-bloated-cod-regurgitate-mice-amid-australian-mouse-plague
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/jun/04/the-biblical-mouse-plague-ravaging-new-south-wales-podcast
Texas valedictorian goes off script to attack abortion ban: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/02/texas-valedictorian-graduation-speech-abortion-ban
Surprise: The Palace Has a History of Racist Hiring Policies: https://www.thecut.com/2021/06/a-new-report-reveals-the-palaces-history-of-racism.html?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=cut&utm_content=curalate_like2buy_Icy7Dv3z__33185777-1184-44c8-bff2-b4aadf9fe473
Why Did Naomi Osaka Withdraw From the French Open?:  https://www.thecut.com/2021/06/naomi-osaka-quit-the-french-open-mental-health.html?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=cut&utm_content=curalate_like2buy_Icy7Dv3z__71ce69cd-f2ce-4f99-9b08-fb061f61f810
Why do ‘cancelled’ powerful men always end up OK? https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/26/what-kevin-spaceys-comeback-tells-us-about-cancel-culture-14648466/
The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/2021/05/seth-rogen-has-some-decent-thoughts-on-cancel-culture.html?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=cut&utm_content=curalate_like2buy_Icy7Dv3z__065feea7-ee38-4432-84fd-1e2160708182
Vox: https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/12/30/20879720/what-is-cancel-culture-explained-history-debate
Cancel Culture : https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/why-cancel-culture-doesnt-work-fgvzxs8ql
The Clitoris, Uncovered: An Intimate History: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-clitoris-uncovered-an-intimate-history/#:~:text=Clitoris%20comes%20from%20the%20Greek,an%20ancient%20play%20on%20words.)

Welcome to episode 7 of Two’s Company, a fortnightly podcast hosted by Sophie Hellyer and Grace Kingswell. 
 
In today’s episode we are discussing Davina McCalls new documentary, Sex Myths & The Menopause, Prince William’s Biceps, Eurovision, The Friends Reunion and hefty side dose of 90’s Nostalgia. We also get heated in Things We Disagree on, have some excellent vagina facts and a rather traumatic listener letter in the mailbag. 
For more from us we can be found at: @sophiehellyer and @gracekingswell. If you have questions for our mailbag please email twoscompanyshiz@gmail.com  Links
Sex, Myths and the MenoPause: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccall-sex-myths-and-the-menopause
Sharks and vaginas: https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/did-you-know/sharks-and-vaginas-both-produce-squalene#:~:text=Yes%2C%20they%20do%20have%20something,prepare%20the%20body%20for%20sex
Prince Williams Bicep: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/photo-that-proves-prince-william-is-winning-in-pr-battle-against-harry/news-story/f70877deffe6c1bca2988c5d49f32292
Prince Williams Bicep: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/fans-are-fawning-over-prince-williams-biceps-in-a-vaccination-photo/news-story/c7ecaa019a20ab97956675fb7cd219a6
Glastonbury: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/may/23/live-at-worthy-farm-review-glastonburys-dodgy-pyramid-scheme-has-stunning-music
Greenpeace Plastic Film: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/greenpeace-advert-criticises-government-s-plastic-policy-v522f1e86
Camilla Long on Martin Bashir https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/even-now-diana-is-not-allowed-to-tell-us-she-wanted-to-do-that-interview-3b2vvc0zg
Roya Nikkhah on Duke of Cambridge and BBC Bashir https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/a-son-standing-up-for-his-mum-prince-william-wont-let-the-bbc-off-the-hook-gh9ttv0mx
Peri-menopause Power: https://www.waterstones.com/book/perimenopause-power/maisie-hill/9781472978868
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-tv-stars-ant-and-dec-the-bloodsuckers-and-the-slavering-viewers-its-a-real-car-crash-0h5czjvjk
Problematic Friends: https://www.buzzfeed.com/elliewoodward/times-friends-was-actually-really-problematic
Please stop woke testing friends: https://ew.com/tv/2019/09/10/friends-problematic-humor/

Welcome to episode six of Two’s Company, a fortnightly podcast hosted by Sophie Hellyer and Grace Kingswell. In today’s episode we discuss Billie Eilish breaking the internet, the gymnasts taking a stand against sexualisation, whether it’s ok to wear crocs on the red carpet, and Grace has a rather lovely chat with our first guest, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, about his love of cold-water swimming.
 
 
This episode is sponsored by Ekologic who make plant based home cleaning products designed for refill, not landfill. You can get 15% off with code TWOSCOMPANY at Ekologik.com 
 
 
For more from us we can be found at @sophiehellyer and @gracekingswell. If you have questions for our mailbag please email twoscompanyshiz@gmail.com
 
 
Links:
 
Vogue Billie Eilish Interview: https://www.vogue.co.uk/news/article/billie-eilish-vogue-interview
 
Victoria Beckham Said She'd "Rather Die" Than Wear Crocs Justin Bieber Gave Her: https://www.instyle.com/celebrity/victoria-beckham/victoria-beckham-crocs-justin-bieber?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=instyle_instyle&utm_content=like2buy&utm_term=curalate_like2buy
 
Dogs at Polling Stations: https://twitter.com/hashtag/dogsatpollingstations?lang=en
 
Car boot used as polling station: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-57010009
 
German gymnasts' outfits take on sexualisation in sport: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56858863
 
The Guardian on UK gymnastics abuse: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/mar/09/british-gymnastics-abuse-review-interim-report-400-submissions-uk
 
Athlete A: https://time.com/5858076/athlete-a-netflix-larry-nassar-usa-gymnastics/
 
The Green Travel List: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/07/trips-abroad-for-people-in-england-to-be-allowed-from-17-may
 
Sophie’s TEDx on Period Plastic: https://risefierce.com/blog/2019/1/21/tedx
 
Laurel Hubbard: Transgender weightlifter closer to Olympic qualification: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/weightlifting/57013419
 
Caster Semenya: https://theconversation.com/ten-ethical-flaws-in-the-caster-semenya-decision-on-intersex-in-sport-116448
 
Caster Semenya: https://www.independent.co.uk/author/sophie-hellyer
 
Caitlyn Jenner: https://www.tmz.com/2021/05/01/caitlyn-jenner-trans-girls-ban-sports-biological-boys/
 
Caitlyn Jenner: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/may/02/caitlyn-jenner-opposes-transgender-girls-in-girls-school-sports

Welcome to episode 5 of Two’s Company, a fortnightly podcast hosted by Sophie Hellyer and Grace Kingswell. Today’s episode is a bit of a mailbag special, where we sprinkle your questions throughout the episode. We also discuss fast fashion, the footballing fiasco, our thoughts on contraception, and some vagina facts – no episode would be complete without them.
 
For more from us we can be found at: @sophiehellyer and @gracekingswell. If you have questions for our mailbag please email twoscompanyshiz@gmail.com
 
 
Links
 
Dani Burt https://glorioussport.com/articles/fighting-back/
 
Discharge: https://www.shethinx.com/blogs/thinx-womens-health/womens-health-wednesday-discharge
 
Munroe on football: https://www.instagram.com/p/CN-fRydhq9Y/?igshid=cjfy8bzskaus
 
Guardian fashion: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/apr/23/from-line-of-duty-core-to-fake-houseplants-this-weeks-fashion-trends
 
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2021/apr/22/earth-day-sustainable-fashion-brands-in-pictures
 
Sunday Times Depop: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/gen-z-craze-that-spells-trouble-for-fast-fashion-zkbxs98v8
 
Good On You Directory: https://directory.goodonyou.eco/?_ga=2.99936414.1688254420.1619377353-1970954917.1617012909
 
Fashion Revolution: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/
 
Colin: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/apr/18/caterpillar-wars-time-to-pick-sides-in-battle-of-colin-v-cuthbert
 
This is Us: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/dec/07/this-is-us-review-us-drama
 
Josh Swain: https://news.sky.com/story/crowds-show-up-in-us-park-for-pool-noodle-fight-over-the-name-josh-12286699
 
The oscars: https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-oscars-2021/2021/04/24/989635053/at-this-years-oscars-diversity-and-social-consciousness-go-hand-in-hand?t=1619424393497
 
Local Elections: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-56562354
 
Domestic Abuse Bill: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/apr/25/the-uks-femicide-epidemic-whos-killing-our-daughters