The House of BS

Becky Brooks-Smith
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Welcome to the House of BS, where millennial couple, Becky and Glen Brooks-Smith (get it?!) ditch the script, embrace the chaos, and talk about living childfree, not joy-free. After infertility and a failed adoption attempt, we packed our bags, moved to Dubai and started again - laughing, crying (a bit) and building a new kind of dream. This isn't a pity party. It's a BS-fueled look at life after Plan A. Think honest chats, expat tales, awkward questions and surprising joys. Check out the youtube channel here

  1. Party Poopers

    10/21/2025

    Party Poopers

    This week, Becky and Glen tackle the politics of partying - from having friends with kids to planning a long-overdue adults-only bash. When did everyone get so serious? When did fun start requiring permission slips? And why does adulthood suddenly feel like a spreadsheet with snacks? In Party Poopers (and the Death of the Fun Adult), the House of BS crew unpack how growing up seems to have sucked the joy out of socialising. They also debut a brand-new game, Am I the Buzzkill?, where they test just how guilty they are of killing the vibe. Equal parts chaos, cocktails, and catharsis - it’s a love letter to the art of still having fun. 🎧 Out now wherever you get your podcasts.

    44 min
  2. If We Ran the World…Would It Be Any Worse?

    10/14/2025

    If We Ran the World…Would It Be Any Worse?

    What started as a bit of fun - making up ridiculous new laws - turned into a surprisingly serious conversation about the state of the world. In this week’s House of BS, we ask the big (and small) questions: what would we change if we actually ran things? From fixing traffic and scrapping long work hours to how fairness, wellbeing, and common sense might do more for humanity than any government ever has. It’s part rant, part therapy, part comedy show, and somehow still a bit of a manifesto. 🎧 “If We Ran the World…Would It Be Any Worse?” - out now wherever you get your podcasts.

    51 min
  3. Episode 18 - Life Got in the Way (and We Let It)

    10/07/2025

    Episode 18 - Life Got in the Way (and We Let It)

    We disappeared. Vanished. Pulled a full Houdini. But we’re back! Slightly dishevelled, mostly unprepared, and armed with a long list of reasons (some valid, some very much not). In this week’s House of BS, we unpack the chaos that kept us off the mic - from work madness and life overload to the small excuses that snowballed into three weeks of silence. We also test our creative powers in The Excuse Make-Off - because if you can’t be consistent, at least be entertaining. Oh, and of course, our BS Moment of the Week makes its triumphant return. Spoiler: it’s peak nonsense. Grab your snacks, lower your expectations. We’re back, baby. 💜🎙️

    43 min
  4. Episode 17 - Unpopular Opinions: Swifties, John Wick, AI & Childfree Sacrifices

    09/09/2025

    Episode 17 - Unpopular Opinions: Swifties, John Wick, AI & Childfree Sacrifices

    What’s your most unpopular opinion? This week, we’re sharing ours and they’re guaranteed to stir the pot. 🎤 Taylor Swift is overrated 🎬 John Wick peaked a while ago 🚫 Childfree people shouldn’t always be the ones compromising Tune in for hot takes, honest convos, and plenty of BS.

    44 min
  5. The Pet Peeve Olympics: Traffic, Chewing & Zero Accountability

    09/02/2025

    The Pet Peeve Olympics: Traffic, Chewing & Zero Accountability

    🥇 And the Gold Medal goes to… LOUD CHEWERS. This week on The House of BS we’re hosting the first ever Pet Peeve Olympics. From traffic tantrums to crunch-crunch chaos to people who just cannot take accountability - we’re ranking the annoyances that make life 10x harder (and funnier). 🎧 Tune in now for the rants, the laughs, and a game of “Gold, Silver, or Bin” you won’t want to miss. #HouseOfBS #PetPeeveOlympics #FunnyPodcast #RelatablePodcast #PodcastCouple #DubaiPodcast #ExpatPodcast #ChildfreeLife #BSMoments #PodcastDrop

    35 min

  6. 08/26/2025

    Episode 15: Culture Shock: Dubai vs UK – Same Same… But Different

    Moving countries is never boring — especially when it’s from the UK to Dubai. This week we dive into the biggest culture shocks we’ve faced: from school time traffic to ladies nights and booze prices. PLUS we debut a new game: Same Same… But Different — where we test each other on whether a scenario is UK, Dubai… or pure BS. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple & Amazon. 🎥 Full episode on YouTube. 👉 Tell us in the comments: what’s YOUR funniest culture shock moment?

    42 min
  7. Episode 14 - It’s My Birthday and I’ll Celebrate How I Want!

    08/19/2025

    Episode 14 - It’s My Birthday and I’ll Celebrate How I Want!

    🎂 It’s My Birthday and I’ll Celebrate How I Want! 🎂 In this week’s episode of The House of BS, we’re diving into the many ways people choose to celebrate birthdays. From over-the-top parties to quiet solo escapes, cultural quirks to kid-free celebrations – we share our funniest stories, awkward memories, and hot takes on what makes a good birthday. 👉 Do you prefer a massive bash or a chilled night in? 👉 Ever had a birthday surprise go horribly wrong? 👉 Or do you just want the cake and no fuss? Join us for the laughs, the rants, and a few questionable “Would You Rather” birthday dilemmas along the way. ✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell us how YOU celebrate your birthdays in the comments!

    32 min
  8. Episode 13 - Ghosted or Growing?

    08/11/2025

    Episode 13 - Ghosted or Growing?

    This week, we’re diving into a playful, but surprisingly revealing, game: Ghosted or Growing? We’ll put modern trends, behaviours, and habits to the test to see whether they’re on the up… or on their way out. From eyebrow-raising lifestyle choices to quirky cultural shifts, we’ll be sharing our hot takes, personal experiences, and a few unexpected truths along the way. Think of it as part social commentary, part friendly roast, all wrapped in that signature House of BS humour. If you’ve ever wondered which trends are worth embracing and which ones deserve to be left in the group chat… this episode is for you. ✨ What you’ll hear in this episode: • Our “Ghosted or Growing?” picks (including some shockers) • Why some trends just won’t die • The ones we’re happy to see fade away • And of course… plenty of laughs and tangents 🗣 Join the conversation: Tell us in the comments — what’s something you think is definitely ghosted and what’s totally growing? 🎧 Listen on all major platforms & subscribe for more weekly BS!

    41 min
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Welcome to the House of BS, where millennial couple, Becky and Glen Brooks-Smith (get it?!) ditch the script, embrace the chaos, and talk about living childfree, not joy-free. After infertility and a failed adoption attempt, we packed our bags, moved to Dubai and started again - laughing, crying (a bit) and building a new kind of dream. This isn't a pity party. It's a BS-fueled look at life after Plan A. Think honest chats, expat tales, awkward questions and surprising joys. Check out the youtube channel here

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  • Creator
    Becky Brooks-Smith
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  • Episodes
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    © Becky Brooks-Smith 2025
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