153 episodes

Fancy A Blether? is the Edinburgh based cosy podcast of your dreams. If you love stories then this is the podcast for you. Join us every second Sunday as our host, Kirsty Taylor, delves into the lives of 'average joes'. Listening is the perfect way to cure your Sunday (or any other day of the week) scaries! Grab a blanket and your favourite warm drink and listen to Kirsty chat to people from all walks of life in her cosy little living room. To follow along with all things FAB and get the scoop on Edinburgh's underrated spots follow us on Instagram or Tiktok (@fancyablether)

Fancy A Blether‪?‬ Kirsty Taylor

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Fancy A Blether? is the Edinburgh based cosy podcast of your dreams. If you love stories then this is the podcast for you. Join us every second Sunday as our host, Kirsty Taylor, delves into the lives of 'average joes'. Listening is the perfect way to cure your Sunday (or any other day of the week) scaries! Grab a blanket and your favourite warm drink and listen to Kirsty chat to people from all walks of life in her cosy little living room. To follow along with all things FAB and get the scoop on Edinburgh's underrated spots follow us on Instagram or Tiktok (@fancyablether)

    Cultural Differences with Marta Calder

    Cultural Differences with Marta Calder

    This week Kirsty is chatting to Marta Calder about the difference between living in Aberdeen and Milan, choosing to change degrees and growing up with dual citizenship. You can check out Marta on Instagram. ⁠To follow along with all things FAB head to ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ or ⁠our website⁠. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening.



    Gem of the City: August_21

    Charity of the Week: Scottish SPCA

    Poem of the Week: 'Threshold' by Jackie Kay

    Coorie In Essential: Lap desk

    • 38 min
    Mindful Photography with Anastasia Fasta

    Mindful Photography with Anastasia Fasta

    This week Kirsty is chatting to Anastasia Fasta all about mindful photography, creativity, life in Edinburgh and much more. You can check Anastasia out on Instagram (@fasta_photograph) and her website. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas), TikTok (@storiesandstanzas) or our website (www.storiesandstanzas.com). Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. 



    Charity of the Week: Woodland Trust

    Gem of the City: Artisan Pasta Maker

    Poem of the Week: 'Autumn Compensations' by Helen Cruickshank

    • 41 min
    Hypnotherapy and Generational Trauma with Tyra Lee

    Hypnotherapy and Generational Trauma with Tyra Lee

    This week Kirsty is chatting to Tyra Lee all about hypnotherapy, moving to Edinburgh during lockdown, generational trauma, and much more! You can check out Tyra Lee on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Check out our sister podcast: Conceptual Conversations for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday!

    Charity of the Week: Vintage Vibes
    Poem of the Week: 'Monument' by Katy Ewing

    • 49 min
    Stories of Scotland: How The Fringe Came To Be

    Stories of Scotland: How The Fringe Came To Be

    In this month's stories of Scotland episode Kirsty is delving into the history of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and how it came to be. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website. Follow/Subscribe, tell a friend and leave us a review!



    Poem of the Week: 'Angels of August' by Kirsty Taylor

    Gem of the City: Bonnie and Wild

    Charity of the Week: Capital Theatres

    • 21 min
    Being a Woman in STEM with Karisma Kapur

    Being a Woman in STEM with Karisma Kapur

    This week Kirsty is chatting to Karisma Kapur all about being a woman in STEM, starting a business at a young age, and much more. You can check out Karisma on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Check out our sister podcast: Small Talk for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday!



    Charity of the Week: The Yard Scotland

    Poem of the Week: 'Fringe Poem 2022' by Natasha Tripney

    • 40 min
    International Affairs with Kristen Callais

    International Affairs with Kristen Callais

    This week Kirsty is chatting to Kristen Callais all about international affairs, impact of cultures on daily life routines and much more. You can check out Kristen on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Check out our sister podcast: Small Talk for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday!

    Gem of the City: Mor Bakehouse

    Charity of the Week: Four Square

    Poem of the Week: 'To Edinburgh' by Valerie Gillies

    Coorie In Essential: Headspace

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

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