PEOPLE WHO PLAY

Emma Worrollo
PEOPLE WHO PLAY

Parents and mid-40s couple Emma and Ben discuss their playful approach to life. Emma is an expert in play, Gen Alpha researcher and mermaid and Ben manages the family home, is an unpaid uber driver for 3 children and a lover of nostalgic pop-culture. Weekly episodes will inspire you to #liveplayfully and wake up your inner-kid. peoplewhoplay.substack.com

  1. 9 JULY

    90s cartoons, car decompression & festivals

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit peoplewhoplay.substack.com EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: * Work-life jokes: Ben’s “office” is the laundry room * 80s/90s cartoon nostalgia: SuperTed, Danger Mouse, Skeletor, He-Man, She-Ra, Thundercats — revisiting characters, storylines, and toy collecting memories * Modern kids’ shows vs old ones: Playful lament about how “excessive” and campy kids’ shows used to be, compared to now. * Race Aroun…

    10 min

  2. 25 JUNE

    ACTION MOVIE DADS, TOY STORY 5 AND MAKING A PAVLOVA

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit peoplewhoplay.substack.com * Pavlovas * Ben and Emma banter over desserts, sharing an obsession with pavlova and Emma’s interpetation - Emma’s Mess. * Top Gun Tears * Ben shares how Top Gun: Maverick unexpectedly made him cry during foam rolling. * Cinema as Surrogate Father Figures * A reflective, vulnerable exploration of Ben’s connection to male movie heroes (Cruise, Ford, Stallone). * Emma casua…

    5 min

  3. 18 JUNE

    MURDER MYSTERY, MEMORIES AND MILK

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit peoplewhoplay.substack.com * Ben and Ems have had a 24 hour reset in a bougie London hotel where a woman shouted at Ben for being an attractive man * Feeling at home whilst being away - Ems talks about how travel unlocks her inner kid for Ems, but one aged around 19 * A trip down memory lane as the parents talk through 3 children all born with tongue-tie * Reflection on taking part in a …

    8 min

  4. 4 JUNE

    A POEM, A QUIZ AND A SLICED TOE

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit peoplewhoplay.substack.com This week Emma is back and true to her word she’s bringing you another movie quiz, reciting poetry and giving Ben absolutely no sympathy for his cut toe.

    5 min

  5. 28 MAY

    BEN AND INDY ON BALLET, BABIES AND LOCKDOWN MEMORIES

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit peoplewhoplay.substack.com A bit of a change to your usual scheduling this week. Due to conflicting half term schedules Indy is filling in for Ems today so you get a fun ‘ask me anything’ with Indy and her Dad Ben. Enjoy!

    7 min

  6. 21 MAY

    NON-STOP PWP-POP!

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit peoplewhoplay.substack.com This is a special radio style episode, enjoy the sounds. Back to normal next week. * Going to the beach. It sounds fun but why does everyone hate each other before you’ve left the house? * Let’s all write poems. Ben and Emma revisit poetry and decide it’s time to put pen to paper. * E-bikes or roller skates? Ben isn’t satisfied that his local beach doesn’t lo…

    7 min

  7. 14 MAY

    BOWLING, BRAVERY STICKS AND MAKING FRIENDS WITH 20-SOMETHINGS

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit peoplewhoplay.substack.com Ben’s Bowling Obsession: Ben introduces his new hobby…bowling! He deep dives into the world of bowling, describing the different styles and techniques people use, from the classic leg flick to spin bowling. Strap in. Bravery Sticks:Emma shares how she introduced “bravery sticks” to Scout after the idea was shared with her by another parent. She’s using …

    9 min

  8. 7 MAY

    CAN WE GROW OLD TOGETHER? AND A QUIZ ATTEMPT

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit peoplewhoplay.substack.com Hiking Adventures (Finally!)After months of planning, Emma and Ben share their first hike together this year. Can You Grow Old Together?Can Ben and Emma share do it? They discuss. Work vs. Fun: The Adult DilemmaEmma talks about how adults tend to cancel fun plans first when things get busy. She shares her personal experience of pushing through that temp…

    8 min
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Parents and mid-40s couple Emma and Ben discuss their playful approach to life. Emma is an expert in play, Gen Alpha researcher and mermaid and Ben manages the family home, is an unpaid uber driver for 3 children and a lover of nostalgic pop-culture. Weekly episodes will inspire you to #liveplayfully and wake up your inner-kid. peoplewhoplay.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Emma Worrollo
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emma martin
  • Show Website
    PEOPLE WHO PLAY

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