Honest To God Podcast

Zoe Willis & Felicia Linsky
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A Hollywood makeup artist and an English homeschooling mum of six walk into a podcast… Felicia Linsky and Zoë Willis live in very different worlds. They have big opinions, very little interest in polite small talk, and an alarming willingness to discuss the things everyone else is thinking but perhaps knows better than to say out loud. From motherhood, marriage and menopause to ageing, beauty, family, faith, culture, the-youth-of-today and whatever on earth has annoyed them this week, Honest to God is two friends comparing notes on life from opposite sides of the Atlantic...and occasionally opposite sides of an argument. Expect honest conversation, unexpected rabbit holes, disagreements, inappropriate laughter and probably some swearing. Nobody is pretending to have all the answers. Just the sort of conversations that usually happen when everyone sensible has left the room. Honest to God. Because apparently nothing is sacred.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 6: A Flying Guinea Pig, Six Kids & the Meaning of Love

    🇺🇸 A Hollywood makeup artist with a houseful of rescued animals and 🇬🇧 an English homeschooling mother of six discover that their lives have rather more in common than they might have imagined. In this episode of Honest to God, Felicia introduces us to her extraordinary collection of animals, including a toothless terrier from Tijuana and Charlie, the rescued guinea pig who inadvertently inspired a rather unexpected lifestyle change. But what begins as a conversation about pets, chaotic mornings and the impossibility of a peaceful routine becomes something much deeper. Felicia shares her experience of caring for her mother through serious illness and the difficult decisions that came with it. Together, she and Zoë reflect on family responsibilities, the particular demands placed on women, and what it really means to love and care for someone. When does helping become taking responsibility? How do we know when to hold on and when to let go? And who will look after us when we're old? Two women. Two worlds. Plenty of opinions. ✨ Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred. 🍹 Buy us a piña colada!Enjoy our conversations? Keep the microphones on and the opinions flowing! Buy us a virtual piña colada or explore our membership options. https://honest-to-god-podcast.captivate.fm/support 🎙️ In this episode:00:00 – What's in a name? Six animals, six children and a toothless terrier 06:13 – Chaotic mornings, rescue dogs and the impossibility of a peaceful routine 11:59 – Abandoned animals, unexpected interruptions and the limits of compassion 17:47 – Veterinary care, holistic approaches and Charlie the extraordinary guinea pig 26:39 – The bond with animals and the responsibilities we inherit 32:53 – Caring for ageing parents, difficult decisions and women's winding careers 39:44 – Letting go, end-of-life care and the dignity of a peaceful death 49:30 – Gratitude, community and our responsibility to one another ✨ Follow Honest to God📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honest_to_god_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594858301614 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HonestToGodPodcast Enjoyed the conversation? Like, subscribe and share! And tell us what you think in the comments. We rather enjoy a good discussion. 💋 Keeping us in piña coladasFelicia Linsky — Glamour, darling! Discover Felicia's glamorous goodies. Because life's too short not to look marvellous. https://www.felicialinsky.com/shop Zoë Willis — Real Life. Real Kitchen. Frazzled at five o'clock? Turn seven pantry staples into 21 emergency meals with Zoë's Pantry Reset. More calm, less chaos. And time to find your lipstick. https://realliferealkitchen.kaifecta.com/pantry-reset-checkout Every purchase helps support the show. Cheers, darling! 🍸 Content note: This episode includes discussion of domestic abuse, serious illness, stroke, end-of-life care and bereavement. Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred.

  2. Oct 30

    Episode 5: AI, Venetian Masks & the Art of Being a Complete Fraud

    🇺🇸 A Hollywood makeup artist and 🇬🇧 an English homeschooling mother of six tackle truth, appearances and the fine art of fooling ourselves. From political promises and a Silicon Valley millionaire to AI-generated art, drunken medieval Venetians and Sacha Baron Cohen, Felicia and Zoë wonder why we keep mistaking confidence for wisdom. Then come the popes, women in the Church, Venetian masks and a rather tempting silent convent. Is honesty simply telling the truth, or having the courage to be yourself? Two women. Two worlds. Plenty of opinions. ✨ Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred. 🍹 Buy us a piña colada!Enjoy our conversations? Keep the microphones on and the opinions flowing! Buy us a virtual piña colada, or join Darling, Do Tell! for $10/month and put your questions to Felicia and Zoë. https://honest-to-god-podcast.captivate.fm/support 🎙️ In this episode:00:00 – Honesty, truth and a world of questionable claims 05:59 – Political integrity, public office and the Chinese super-embassy 11:54 – Intuition, warning signs and the wisdom of paying attention 19:00 – Drunken Venetians and why history keeps repeating itself 25:08 – AI, creativity and the problem with controlling everything 31:53 – Everybody has a story (including some rather mysterious civil servants) 39:45 – Peter Sellers, Sacha Baron Cohen and the art of pretending 44:56 – Change, leadership and the lost art of public service 51:01 – Popes, women in the Church and the appeal of a silent convent 57:40 – Venetian masks, press-on nails and the courage to be yourself ✨ Follow Honest to God📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honest_to_god_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594858301614 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HonestToGodPodcast Enjoyed the conversation? Like, subscribe and share! And do tell us what you think in the comments. We rather enjoy a good discussion. 💋 Sponsored by our respective enterprisesFelicia Linsky — Glamour, darling! Discover Felicia's glamorous goodies. Because life's too short not to look marvellous. https://www.felicialinsky.com/shop Zoë Willis — Real Life. Real Kitchen. Frazzled at five o'clock? Turn seven pantry staples into 21 emergency meals with Zoë's Pantry Reset. More calm, less chaos. And time to find your lipstick. https://realliferealkitchen.kaifecta.com/pantry-reset-checkout Every purchase helps support the show. Cheers, darling! 🍸 Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred.

  3. Oct 23

    Episode 4: Donald Trump, Hollywood Horrors & Men in Loincloths

    🇺🇸 A Hollywood makeup artist and 🇬🇧 an English homeschooling mother of six attempt to make sense of the modern world. What could possibly go wrong?In this episode of Honest to God, Felicia Linsky begins with a disastrous tumble in the Hollywood Hills, while Zoë Willis reminisces about navigating Los Angeles by bus. Naturally, the conversation soon takes a rather more controversial turn. From Donald Trump and the great American experiment to immigration, national identity and the peculiar business of belonging somewhere, the two women explore what happens when politics, culture and human nature collide. But beneath the political arguments lies something considerably darker. Felicia shares her experiences of domestic abuse and a frightening incident at a Hollywood party, raising uncomfortable questions about power, manipulation and why victims are so often the ones who pay the price. What happens when the people entrusted with power and responsibility decide that accountability is somebody else's problem? There are difficult questions, personal revelations, some transatlantic disagreements and the inevitable appearance of a baby. And just when things couldn't get any more serious, Zoë demands advice on sweaty makeup and dreams of being attended by gentlemen in loincloths wielding ostrich feathers. Two women. Two worlds. Plenty of opinions. ✨ Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred. 🎙️ In this episode:00:00 – Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles and a rather unfortunate tumble 08:58 – Midwestern Americans, European roots and the places we call home 18:57 – American football, online cruelty and the politics of outrage 22:00 – Donald Trump, American identity and the great immigration debate 34:09 – Immigration, assimilation and what it means to belong 49:05 – Power, manipulation, domestic abuse and recognising dangerous patterns 01:00:11 – Sexual violence, Hollywood and Felicia's frightening experience at a private party 01:09:11 – Melting makeup, ostrich feathers and the irresistible appeal of Scottish weather ✨ Follow Honest to GodFor more big opinions, unexpected conversations and the occasional disagreement across the Atlantic: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honest_to_god_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594858301614 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HonestToGodPodcast Have something to say? We rather hope you do. Leave a comment, tell us where you disagree, or suggest something you'd love us to get our teeth into. And don't forget to like, subscribe and share with someone who enjoys a good argument. 🍹 Support the show (and our taste for piña coladas and chamomile tea ☕) by having a little rummage through our respective offerings. ✨ For the lady who refuses to surrender her glamour... Explore Felicia's collection of glamorous goodies. Because life's too short to give up on looking marvellous. https://www.felicialinsky.com/shop ✨ For the glamourpuss who's frazzled in the kitchen... Zoë's Pantry Reset helps you turn seven ordinary pantry staples into 21 emergency meals. Less dinner-time dread, fewer last-minute supermarket dashes and more time for the important things. Like finding your lipstick. https://realliferealkitchen.kaifecta.com/pantry-reset-checkout Every purchase supports our work. And possibly our beverage habits. 🍸 Content note: This episode includes discussion of domestic abuse, sexual violence, drink spiking, racism and political polarisation. Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred

  4. Oct 16

    Episode 3: Cigarettes, Nazis & an Escaped Emu. Don't Ask.

    🇺🇸 A Hollywood makeup artist and 🇬🇧 an English homeschooling mother of six start talking about cigarettes. Naturally, things get rather out of hand. In this episode of Honest to God, Zoë Willis confesses to missing the occasional cigarette, Felicia Linsky recalls her own smoking days, and somehow an escaped South American bird and an illicit marijuana operation enter the conversation. But beneath the laughter lies something rather more serious. Felicia shares her extraordinary experiences of surviving cancer, the importance of questioning medical advice and what happens when life delivers rather more than you bargained for. From alternative medicine and asking uncomfortable questions to Holocaust survivors, historical lessons and the peculiar human tendency to repeat our mistakes, the conversation takes some unexpectedly profound turns. Is suffering something we simply endure, or can even the hardest experiences become the beginning of something extraordinary? There are confessions, disagreements, some colourful language and a spirited defence of women who refuse to be silenced. And after all that, one thing becomes abundantly clear: when the world has gone completely mad, there's always cannoli. Two women. Two worlds. Plenty of opinions. ✨ Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred. 🎙️ In this episode:00:00 – Cigarettes, dressing gowns and the glamour of a bad habit 06:22 – Cannabis, youthful indiscretions and changing attitudes to getting high 14:00 – An escaped exotic bird, a marijuana farm and the wonders of emu oil 18:05 – Felicia's cancer journey: Eastern medicine, Western medicine and trusting your instincts 32:32 – Why asking awkward questions matters (and what history teaches us) 40:51 – Finding hope in the darkest places: extraordinary stories of resilience 49:47 – Cancer, suffering and the courage to begin again 01:04:16 – Wise women, speaking up, surviving abuse and the consolations of cannoli ✨ Follow Honest to GodFor more big opinions, unexpected conversations and the occasional disagreement across the Atlantic: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honest_to_god_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594858301614 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HonestToGodPodcast Have something to say? We rather hope you do. Leave a comment, tell us where you disagree, or suggest something you'd love us to get our teeth into. And don't forget to like, subscribe and share with someone who enjoys a good argument. 🍹 Support the show (and our taste for piña coladas and chamomile tea ☕) by having a little rummage through our respective offerings.✨ For the lady who refuses to surrender her glamour... Explore Felicia's collection of glamorous goodies. Because life's too short to give up on looking marvellous. https://www.felicialinsky.com/shop ✨ For the glamourpuss who's frazzled in the kitchen... Zoë's Pantry Reset helps you turn seven ordinary pantry staples into 21 emergency meals. Less dinner-time dread, fewer last-minute supermarket dashes and more time for the important things. Like finding your lipstick. https://realliferealkitchen.kaifecta.com/pantry-reset-checkout Every purchase supports our work. And possibly our beverage habits. 🍸 Content note: This episode includes discussion of cancer, pregnancy loss, domestic violence, sexual assault, the Holocaust, smoking and recreational drug use. Personal experiences and views about medical treatments are discussed; they are not medical advice. Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred.

  5. Oct 9

    Episode 2: Meryl Streep, Magic Mike & Why Americans Can't Make Tea

    🇺🇸 A Hollywood makeup artist and 🇬🇧 an English homeschooling mother of six discover that the Atlantic Ocean isn't the only thing separating them. In this episode of Honest to God, Felicia Linsky and Zoë Willis begin with Korean skincare, beef tallow and a rather alarming discovery about American kettles. Naturally, things escalate. Felicia shares stories from behind the scenes of Magic Mike XXL and working alongside Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin, including what separates the genuinely fabulous from those who've rather lost their heads to fame. But beneath the Hollywood glamour lies a bigger question: What makes someone truly beautiful, and how do you hold on to yourself when the world insists on judging appearances? From Italian men and British accents to the peculiar differences between American optimism and British self-deprecation, the conversation wanders through celebrity, friendship, cultural identity, immigration and the occasional royal scandal. There are disagreements, confessions, a baby and an unexpectedly serious discussion about what holds communities together. And one thing is certain: somebody needs to explain the electric kettle to America. Two women. Two worlds. Plenty of opinions. ✨ Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred. 🎙️ In this episode:00:00 – Korean skincare, beef tallow and the art of glowing 04:30 – Magic Mike XXL, espresso machines and Hollywood's leading men 07:47 – The Great British Kettle Debate: why can't Americans make tea? 14:06 – Playboy revisited: beauty, motherhood and the difference between looking good and feeling good 21:07 – Sex appeal, Italian men and the power of confidence 27:11 – The loneliness of celebrity: can famous people ever trust their friends? 32:04 – Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin and what Felicia learnt working with Hollywood royalty 39:51 – British accents, American optimism, immigration and a little royal gossip ✨ Follow Honest to GodFor more big opinions, unexpected conversations and the occasional disagreement across the Atlantic: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honest_to_god_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594858301614 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HonestToGodPodcast Have something to say? We rather hope you do. Leave a comment, tell us where you disagree, or suggest something you'd love us to get our teeth into. And don't forget to like, subscribe and share with someone who enjoys a good argument. 🍹 Support the show (and our taste for piña coladas and chamomile tea ☕)Love our conversations? Keep us in refreshments by having a little rummage through our respective offerings. ✨ For the lady who refuses to surrender her glamour... Explore Felicia's collection of glamorous goodies. Because life's too short to give up on looking marvellous. https://www.felicialinsky.com/shop ✨ For the glamourpuss who's frazzled in the kitchen... Zoë's Pantry Reset helps you turn seven ordinary pantry staples into 21 emergency meals. Less dinner-time dread, fewer last-minute supermarket dashes and more time for the important things. Like finding your lipstick. https://realliferealkitchen.kaifecta.com/pantry-reset-checkout Every purchase supports our work. And possibly our beverage habits. 🍸 Content note: This episode includes discussion of sexual objectification, sexism, immigration and racism. Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred.

  6. Oct 8

    Episode 1: Playboy Bunnies, Hollywood Illusions & the Trouble with Being Fabulous

    🇺🇸 A Hollywood makeup artist and 🇬🇧 an English homeschooling mother of six walk into a podcast. What could possibly go wrong? In the very first episode of Honest to God, Felicia Linsky and Zoë Willis start with Playboy Bunnies and end up somewhere rather more philosophical. Felicia pulls back the curtain on her years working in Hollywood and for Playboy, revealing the extraordinary lengths taken to manufacture the perfect woman. But what happens when the woman in the photograph doesn't actually exist? From celebrity glamour to the loneliness of modern life, social media, ageing and the peculiar obsession with having achieved everything by 35, the conversation takes some unexpected turns. There are Hollywood stories, historical observations, strong opinions and a brief appearance by a baby. And underneath it all, one rather interesting question: Have we become so obsessed with appearances that we've forgotten what really matters? Two women. Two worlds. Plenty of opinions. ✨ Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred. 🎙️ In this episode:00:00 – Two women, two worlds and a baby 04:00 – Playboy Bunnies, beauty and the baggage we bring to relationships 11:34 – Behind the scenes at Playboy: manufacturing the perfect woman 22:22 – The celebrity obsession: why do we want to be famous? 25:06 – Have we lost the communities that once protected us? 34:31 – Human nature, history and the mistakes we keep repeating 43:15 – Menopause, ageing and why life doesn't have to peak at 35 57:37 – AI, online cruelty and the lost art of civility ✨ Follow Honest to GodFor more big opinions, unexpected conversations and the occasional disagreement across the Atlantic: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honest_to_god_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594858301614 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HonestToGodPodcast Have something to say? We rather hope you do. Leave a comment, tell us where you disagree, or suggest something you'd love us to get our teeth into. And don't forget to like, subscribe and share with someone who enjoys a good argument. 🍹 Support the show (and our taste for piña coladas and chamomile tea ☕)Love our conversations? Keep us in refreshments by having a little rummage through our respective offerings. ✨ For the lady who refuses to surrender her glamour... Explore Felicia's collection of glamorous goodies. Because life's too short to give up on looking marvellous. https://www.felicialinsky.com/shop ✨ For the glamourpuss who's frazzled in the kitchen... Zoë's Pantry Reset helps you turn seven ordinary pantry staples into 21 emergency meals. Less dinner-time dread, fewer last-minute supermarket dashes and more time for the important things. Like finding your lipstick. https://realliferealkitchen.kaifecta.com/pantry-reset-checkout Every purchase supports our work. And possibly our beverage habits. 🍸 Content note: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence, sexual objectification and online abuse. Honest to God. Because apparently, nothing is sacred.

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A Hollywood makeup artist and an English homeschooling mum of six walk into a podcast… Felicia Linsky and Zoë Willis live in very different worlds. They have big opinions, very little interest in polite small talk, and an alarming willingness to discuss the things everyone else is thinking but perhaps knows better than to say out loud. From motherhood, marriage and menopause to ageing, beauty, family, faith, culture, the-youth-of-today and whatever on earth has annoyed them this week, Honest to God is two friends comparing notes on life from opposite sides of the Atlantic...and occasionally opposite sides of an argument. Expect honest conversation, unexpected rabbit holes, disagreements, inappropriate laughter and probably some swearing. Nobody is pretending to have all the answers. Just the sort of conversations that usually happen when everyone sensible has left the room. Honest to God. Because apparently nothing is sacred.

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  • Creator
    Zoe Willis & Felicia Linsky
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Zoe Willis & Felicia Linsky
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    Honest To God Podcast