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Eleanor Shearwood

The news right now is full of doom and gloom. Each week, Ellie and Daisy take a different look at recent events and dive into three lighter stories- one to weird you out, one to make you think, and one to warm your heart. Expect laughs and nonsensical chatter along the way.

  1. 08/06/2021

    Episode 22: Jabs for cabs, wish you were ears, and cat-ching them out

    This week, Ellie and Daisy dissect (really, really thoroughly) news stories about the new government incentives to get young people vaccinated, the travels of a missing toy rabbit, and a cat sitter who didn't do their job properly. Story 1: https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-uber-bolt-and-deliveroo-among-firms-to-offer-vaccinated-people-discounts-and-vouchers-12369306 Story 2: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/strangers-send-boy-6-postcards-24662534 Story 3: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/mum-catches-cat-sitter-out-24669566 Music by Eva Guerrero

  2. 07/30/2021

    Episode 21: Wedding hells, mum's the word, and they all dived happily ever after

    Ellie and Daisy are back! This week, they're talking all things bride-zillas, nepotism, and how two GB athletes dealt with the pressure of their entire country deep-ending on them (sorry). Story 1: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/i-refused-go-sisters-wedding-24619065 Story 2: https://graziadaily.co.uk/celebrity/news/celebrity-children-nepotism/ Story 3: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-57978334 Music by Eva Guerrero

  3. 07/09/2021

    Episode 20: Smart-ist, eeek!ends, and fifty-legged friends

    This week, Ellie and Daisy discover they could never be performance artists, learn about the first large-scale trial of a shortened working week, and find out the best way to deal with household pests (sorry, wildlife). Story 1: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/jul/05/abraham-poincheval-interview Story 2: https://mashable.com/article/iceland-four-day-work-week-trial Story 3: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jul/05/spare-that-flea-how-to-deal-humanely-with-every-common-household-pest Music by Eva Guerrero

  4. 06/25/2021

    Episode 19: Flying without wings, older and wiser, and caté

    This week, Ellie and Daisy discuss the rebranding of Victoria's Secret, the joys of getting older, and some very mysterious toast toppings. Story 1: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/16/business/victorias-secret-collective-megan-rapinoe.html Story 2: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jun/22/i-do-love-getting-older-here-are-five-infuriating-reasons-why Story 3: https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/24/elderly-couple-shocked-to-discover-absolutely-gorgeous-pate-was-cat-food-14639365/ Music by Eva Guerrero

  5. 06/18/2021

    Episode 18: No laughing matter, Phone cruels, and DIY SO-Yes

    Ellie and Daisy are back, and this week they're talking all things laughing through the pain, when not to call 999, and how they will (most likely) not be pursuing careers as building developers. Story 1: https://www.independent.co.uk/health_and_wellbeing/why-laugh-crisis-pandemic-comedy-b1855874.html Story 2: https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/12062021-999-ridiculous-calls/ Story 3: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-57356617 Audio footage courtesy of the Metropolitan police: https://twitter.com/metpoliceuk/status/1403345552847278080?s=20 Music by Eva Guerrero

  6. 05/28/2021

    Episode 17: It takes three to tango, Good deeds/ good feeds, and no-cket ships

    This week, Ellie and Daisy debate a love triangle, discuss performative charitable acts, and divulge their thoughts on sending tourists to space. We will be taking a short break but will see you again mid-June! Story 1: https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/best-friend-getting-married Story 2: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/may/23/why-are-we-so-uncharitable-to-those-doing-good-deeds Story 3: https://news.sky.com/story/virgin-galactic-rocket-ship-soars-to-the-fringe-of-space-as-company-aims-to-offer-tourist-flights-12314107 Music by Eva Guerrero

  7. 05/21/2021

    Episode 16: Superhumans, treat 'em green, keep 'em keen, and Ice Ice Baby

    This week, Ellie and Daisy hear the story of one man's heroism, talk about how to make shopping sustainably easier, and follow it up with an equally important debate about the superior ice lolly (it's definitely not SpongeBob, but look it up anyway). Story 1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-wales-57062453 Story 2: https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/green-label-clothing-sustainability Story 3: https://news.sky.com/story/four-year-old-boy-buys-918-spongebob-ice-lollies-for-2-600-on-amazon-12300096 Music by Eva Guerrero

  8. 05/14/2021

    Episode 15: Working in, Zooming down the road, and mum's the word

    This week, Ellie and Daisy (basically) solve the issue of burnout, discover a life-changing Zoom hack, and warm your heart with an amazing story of one woman's selflessness. Story 1: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/burnout-help-mental-health-pandemic-b1844932.html Story 2: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/may/07/footage-reveals-ohio-state-senator-driving-during-zoom-call Story 3: https://news.yahoo.com/foster-mom-heartwarming-choice-care-222504091.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHPJeFFpf1EzqXnglPiy3X58SPhfReVAuQoFqVdV1iN_fzilmiOe4MeQ6GJNQvOKjlSLKrGeHmUv4cGowxrt0JDrpWtHcIv43epccXGfHp2qw83ylc9tG4F04YY4ZpjrxzDbFQDbypbky2ehkC3PDW4bIlre8Di8P_BUXJkNmaul Music by Eva Guerrero

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The news right now is full of doom and gloom. Each week, Ellie and Daisy take a different look at recent events and dive into three lighter stories- one to weird you out, one to make you think, and one to warm your heart. Expect laughs and nonsensical chatter along the way.

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  • Creator
    Eleanor Shearwood
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Eleanor Shearwood
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