Fancy A Blether?

This week I delve into more moments of Australia continuing to humble me, as well as some fun things I've been doing lately, this episode is very much a catching up with your friend on facetime vibes. To enjoy more stories head to our TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠@storiesandstanzas⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠@storiesand_stanzas⁠⁠⁠⁠) or the website (⁠⁠⁠⁠www.storiesandstanzas.com⁠⁠⁠⁠). Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episode every Sunday.

This week I am getting really honest about what life has been like moving to the other side of the world, as I come up for the 2 month mark. Discussing the character defining moments that have happened along the way. To enjoy more stories head to our TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@storiesandstanzas⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@storiesand_stanzas⁠⁠⁠) or the website (⁠⁠⁠www.storiesandstanzas.com⁠⁠⁠). Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episode every Sunday.

Listen to enjoy my stories from this week of whether its the trams or crossings working against me getting anywhere on time, the culture shock of an Australian ceilidh and more. To enjoy more stories head to our TikTok (⁠⁠@storiesandstanzas⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠@storiesand_stanzas⁠⁠) or the website (⁠⁠www.storiesandstanzas.com⁠⁠). Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episode every Sunday.

Listen to find out what or rather who I ended up being in a queer photoshoot about reclaiming sports experiences in a bid to continue saying yes to everything life throws at me, and more ways that Australia has humbled me. To enjoy more stories head to our TikTok (⁠@storiesandstanzas⁠), Instagram (⁠@storiesand_stanzas⁠) or the website (⁠www.storiesandstanzas.com⁠). Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episode every Sunday.

Fainting in the hairdresser, a slug on the bathroom floor and terrible Hinge decisions all that and more on this week's episode! If you want more stories and stanzas head to our TikTok (@storiesandstanzas), our Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas) and our website (www.storiesandstanzas.com). Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode and there is a new episode every Sunday! bookswithjessbookshop - my new Melbourne based obsession

This week Kirsty is recapping her Sydney travels which include but are not limited to getting sea-sick on a kayak, getting drenched at the blue mountains and an update on the dress security tag situation. To enjoy more stories head to our TikTok (@storiesandstanzas), Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas) or the website (www.storiesandstanzas.com). Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episode every Sunday. Blue Mountains Tour Free walking tour Sunrise Kayaking

This week's highlights or maybe not include the Tulip Festival, Six the Musical, Tim-tams, a bus station break down and a security tag that might just ruin it all. A shorter episode this week because I got nervous recording in a hostel room. Stay tuned for next week's episode which will be recounting Sydney adventures. Follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! For more content head to our Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas), TikTok (@storiesandstanzas) and our website (www.storiesandstanzas.com)

In an unexpected turn of events (after being MIA for nearly a year) we are back baby! And with a whole new vibe, Fancy a Blether? is now a Scottish Lass' online diary sharing her move across the pond and her aussie adventures. With a new episode every Sunday, follow/subscribe so you never miss one! This episode delves into the longest flight I've ever been on so far and my first week of living in Melbourne. Follow us for other content on Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas), TikTok (@storiesandstanzas) and check out our website (storiesandstanzas.com)

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

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

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: Small Talk for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday! Charity of the Week: Vintage Vibes Poem of the Week: 'Monument' by Katy Ewing

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

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

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

This week is our monthly Stories of Scotland episode and this week Kirsty is telling the infamous Giant's Causeway story but from the perspective of the lesser known giant: Benandonner. 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! Find out more about Giant's Causeway and visiting it here. Gem of the City: YURTea Charity of the Week: Read for Good Poem of the Week: 'Milk' by Donny O'Rourke Coorie In Essential: Satin pillowcase

This week Kirsty is chatting to Vivek Santayana all about how he has cultivated community in the city, ways to be inclusive in different spaces, his personal experiences of racism, avoiding advocacy burnout and much more. You can check out Vivek on Twitter (@viveksantayana) or his website. 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! Also you can find out more about Korfball here. Gem of the City: The Bearded Baker Charity of the Week: Impact Arts Poem of the Week: 'Wild Nights - Wild Nights!' by Emily Dickinson Coorie In Essential: Folklore fleece from The Sunday Dream

In this week's episode on the pod's 3 year anniversary (!!!!) Kirsty gets vulnerable with you and share some recent inner thoughts and life musings. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episodes every 2nd Sunday and keep your eyes peeled on Spotify for Small Talk's return next weekend!! Gem of the City: Neighbourgood Market Poem of the Week: 'Edinburgh' by Margot Rober Adamson Charity of the Week: Make a Wish UK

This week Kirsty chats with Rajaa all about the importance of location in life; how different places mindsets and cultures have impacted his thinking and much more! To check out Rajaa you can head to Instagram! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website and don't forget to share, leave a review and follow/subscribe! Gem of the City: Kalpna Poem of the Week: 'Relax, Calm Down' by Kirsty Taylor Charity of the Week: Scottish Refugee Council

This week Kirsty chats with Bailey all about moving from New Zealand to Edinburgh; the realities of being a burlesque dancer and much much more! To check out Bailey you can head to Instagram or check out her website here! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website and don't forget to share, leave a review and follow/subscribe! Gem of the City: Veeno Edinburgh Poem of the Week: 'To Edinburgh' by Valerie Gillies Charity of the Week: Scottish Cultural Outreach Foundation

This week Kirsty chats with wellness coach Lori Samuels all about how she became a wellness coach; what manifestation is. As well as what led to her to moving to Edinburgh and what her experience of it has been so far. To check out Lori you can head to Instagram or check out her website here! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website and don't forget to share, leave a review and follow/subscribe! Gem of the City: National Museum of Scotland Poem of the Week: 'Edinburgh' by Margot Robert Adamson Charity of the Week: Wonder Foundation

This week Kirsty chats with Toronto born but now well established Edinburgh resident Jessica Widner all about moving to Edinburgh and what first sparked that decision. As well as delving into her experience of living in Leith; and how its changed throughout the years and covering lots of other things such as childhood dreams! To check out Jessica you can head to Twitter and you can buy her book here. You can also get free tickets for her event here. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website and don't forget to share, leave a review and follow/subscribe! Gem of the City: South Queensferry Coastal Path Poem of the Week: 'Uisge beatha' by Anne Connolly Charity of the Week: Leith Gives

This week Kirsty is introducing you to our newly monthly episode that will be deleving into many different stories of Scotland - the famous and the not so famous. This episode delves into Greyfriars Bobby, Halfhangit Maggie and some hot take tangents from Kirsty as well as her discovering live what a fish hawker actually is. All this and more on this episode! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our newly updated website. Follow/Subscribe, tell a friend and leave us a review! Poem of the Week: 'Greyfriars Bobby' by Jane Goldman Gem of the City: Newington Library Charity of the Week: National Museum of Scotland

We are back and we have a big rebrand for you, listen to this to find out what Fancy A Blether? is going to be all about this season!

This week the guest in Kirsty's cosy living room is Ana Tagliati - fellow podcast host. They delve into what its really like to move from Brazil to Scotland, how to make your own community in a new place and many of the other nuances of life. To keep up with Ana you can head to Instagram (@thebrazilianpovpodcast) and you can check out her podcast: The Brazilian Point of View (Kirsty was recently on an ep!). To follow along with all things FAB and get insider tips into the underrated places of Edinburgh and cosy recs head to Instagram or TikTok (@fancyablether) and check out our newly updated website (fancyablether.com). Don't forget to share, follow/subscribe and leave a review! Gem of the City: Blackford Pond Poem of the Week: 'Charity Shops of Stockbridge' by Jane Griffiths Charity Highlight: Edinburgh Food Project

This week the guest in Kirsty's cosy living room is Natasha Kisseroudis, and the gals are delving deep into the subtle world of hustle culture 2.0. The conversation ranges from the danger of working in a 'dream' career, what does success really mean, who has access to a 'dream' career and why it's okay to have a passion as a hobby instead of a career! To find keep up with Natasha you can head to Instagram (@Natasha_shotton). To follow along with all things FAB and get insider tips into the underrated places of Edinburgh and cosy recs head to Instagram or TikTok (@fancyablether). Don't forget to share, follow/subscribe and leave a review! Gem of the City: One 20 Wine Cafe Poem of the Week: 'Expectation' by Josie Eckersley Charity Highlight: Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)

This week Kirsty is talking all about creative burnout in a solo episode. As well as sharing some exciting FAB news and sharing some of the details of her recent london trip. Don't forget to keep up with all things FAB on Instagram and TikTok. Remember to leave a review and follow/subscribe. Gem of the City: The Shore Clinic Poem of the Week: 'To The One That Has It All' by Kirsty Taylor Charity Highlight: Create

This week Kirsty is talking to the lovely Nicole Alexis all about ADHD in adults and naturally going on a little bit of a tangent about places to go in Edinburgh! An episode you are not going to miss as Nicole tells us all about the the stigma surrounding ADHD in adults, the lack of support available and the impact having an undiagnosed brain disorder for years of her life had on her. You can find Nicole on Instagram (@highheelsandheavysuitcases) and don't forget to keep up with all things FAB on Instagram and TikTok. Remember to leave a review and follow/subscribe. Gem of the City: Chez Jules Poem of the Week: 'Winter Trees' by William Carlos Williams Charity Highlight: Play Midlothian

This week Kirsty is chatting with longtime friend Maisie all about her move from Perth (Scotland) to Perth (Australia) and back again. As well as delving into Maisie's experience and goals of working in education. This is the ultimate cosy living room chat and we are sure you are going to love it, and to top it off Kirsty spends the intro recapping her birthday extravaganza! You can check out Maisie on Instagram and don't forget to keep up with all things FAB on Instagram and TikTok. Make Kirsty's birthday wish come true by leaving a review and follow/subscribe. While you're at it why not check out our sister podcast? Gem of the City: Scran Poem of the week: 'Birthday Lights' by Calef Brown Charity of the Week: Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity

Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of grief and struggling with suicidal thoughts We are back baby! The relaunch is officially out and we couldn't be happier to be back and to be coming back to your ears officially rebranded as 'the cosy podcast of your dreams'. We have some more exciting new things coming soon. We are going to be chatting to people living or visiting Edinburgh all about their stories as well as discussing ways to coorie in always. So don't forget your blanket for new episodes every second Monday. This week it only felt fitting to share our host, Kirsty's love affair with Edinburgh and also what the rebrand is all about. To keep up with all the cosiest things we have happening head to our Instagram or TikTok - both are @fancyablether! Our sister podcast Small Talk have a new episode coming out next Monday so look out for that! Gem of the city: Dr Neil's Garden Coorie In Essential: Silentnight Snugusie Poem of the Week: 'The Gallery Floor' by Erica Gillingham Charity of the Week: Social Bite

Well as Taylor Swift would say 'tis the damn season' and as such in typical Small Talk fashion Kirsty and Naomi are late to the party in discussing their spotify wraps. But it gets better this episode is IRL which are our favourites to record even if it does bring back Kirsty's embarassing amalgamation of a bad london/Jessie J accent because she has the curse of picking up accents subconciously 10 seconds into listening to one. So please try your best to ignore our born and bred Scot host sounding like a knock off Jessie J because the content is worth it! Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. You should also check out our Instagram, TikTok and website whilst you are at it. Big things coming January 2023!

This week Kirsty and Naomi their very own Karen stories but of course they have to begin by giving the longest life update you may have ever heard! To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! New episodes out every Monday, subscribe so you never miss one.

This week Kirsty is talking all about quarter life crisises, what they are, tips to handle one and how she is attempting to navigate hers. To follow along with all things FAB on Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! What I'm Engaging With: 'The Bookshop on the Corner' by Jenny Coglan and Young Royals Charity of the Week: U-Evolve Poetry of the Week: 'Where the depression came from' by Rupi Kaur Small Business Spotlight: Babyfaced Baker

This week Kirsty and Naomi are discussing travel nightmares as well as naturally delving into a little late night delirium chat. To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! New episodes out every Monday, subscribe so you never miss one.

This week Kirsty and Naomi are discussing the weird and wild concept that is personal finances as well as naturally delving into capitalism. To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! New episodes out every Monday, subscribe so you never miss one.

This week Kirsty is chatting to Amy Hubbuck about recognising and accepting your own timeline in life. As well as what it was like to live in Russia during a pandemic, returning to the UK in a pandemic and how to priortise yourself in your twenties. You can find Amy on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB on Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! What I'm Engaging With: 'Last One at the Party' by Bethany Clift Charity of the Week: Young Women's Trust Poetry of the Week: 'As long as you're moving forward' by Kelly the Poet Small Business Spotlight: Journeys Made

This week Kirsty and Naomi are discussing the weird and wild concept that is identity as well as naturally delving into discussing identity crises. To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! New episodes out every Monday, subscribe so you never miss one.

This week Kirsty is chatting with Jainaba Sillah all about priortising your mental health, surviving and thriving in your 20s and different ways to practice self-care. You can find Jainaba on Instagram and TikTok. To follow along with all things FAB on Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! What I'm Engaging With: 'Book Lovers' by Emily Henry Charity of the Week: Support in Mind Scotland Poetry of the Week: 'Neighbors Smoke on an Apartment Porch Owned by a Mental Health Agency' by Sheryl Luna Small Business Spotlight: Threaded by Sabrina

This week Kirsty and Naomi are catching up on all things life, pop culture, recent news and more! An episode you won't want to miss. To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! New episodes out every Monday, subscribe so you never miss one.

Kirsty is back for the much awaited Summer of Trains recap and boy is it a good one! To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! What I'm Engaging With: 'How To Kill Your Family' by Bella Mackie Charity of the Week: Keep Scotland Beautiful Poetry of the Week: 'Learning to Travel' by Julene Tripp Weaver Small Business Spotlight: Harton Home Interrail Essentials: Neck fan, Osprey rucksack, Face spray, Kindle

Today Naomi is joined by her good friend and digital artist Naveen (Instagram @nya_iv) reliving their worst restaurant experiences. What terrible things have you experienced when you've gone out expecting a nice meal? Let us know by leaving a comment/review or connecting with us on social media @fancyablether

While Kirsty is enjoying her Summer of Trains, Naomi is taking over at FAB HQ! This week she is talking about her experience at her first ever festival: the good, the bad and the culturally appropriative. To check out her vlog of this experince head over to her Youtube Channel (Majestic Mayhem). And don't forget to follow along with all things FAB on Instagram, Tik Tok and on or website! Please subscribe, share and leave us a review.

Kirsty and Naomi are back and for our annual IRL episode which results in Kirsty's accent changing (it's an ongoing issue in her life), lots of talk of hot sweaty weather and recapping the madness of the past weekend of the pod duo reunited! To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe!

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about summer - what they are looking forward to, what they are dreading and of course delving into summer plans which leads to the revelation of the ultimate title of Summer of Trains. To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! Fundraiser mentioned that we would love you to share or donate to!

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about the commercialisation of Pride and in true Small Talk fashion this leads to many tangents. However, in a rare twist of fate all the tangents were still on topic (who knew that was possible)! To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe!

The pod is back after a much needed break to focus on mental health (never be ashamed to do this)! This week Kirsty is chatting to poet, Kiara Carter about navigating your twenties, finding the 'right' career path and her connection with poetry. You can find Kiara on Instagram and you can purchase her custom poetry from her Etsy shop. Follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review, share and follow/subscribe! What I'm Engaging With: Harry Styles - Zane Lowe & Apple Music 'Harry's House' Interview Charities of the Week: Sistema Scotland, Crisis Text Line Shoutout of the Week: Sidepiece - Austin, Texas based jazz fusion group Poem of the Week: 'The Poet' by L. M. Montgomery

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about documentaries and in true Small Talk fashion this leads to many tangents. Including our most obscure tangent yet: mushrooms! To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review, share and follow/subscribe!

This week Kirsty is chatting to figure skater Hilary Asher all about how to stay mental fit as a student athlete, as well as how to balance different interests in your twenties! You can follow Hilary on TikTok or Instagram. Follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review, share and follow/subscribe! What I'm Engaging With: 'It Ends With Us' by Colleen Hoover Small Business Spotlight: Torn Vintage Charity of the Week: PDSA What Hilary is Engaging With: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel

This week Kirsty and Naomi are coming at you with a lighter topic because we know the world has been pretty heavy recently, so we are giving you some respite by discussing all things Spring from sunny days and gardens to cold breezes and hay fever. Let us know in the ig comments what your favourite and last favourite things about Spring are! To follow along with all things FAB head to instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to share this episode, follow/subscribe and tune in next week!

This week Kirsty is chatting with Ana Tagliati for part two of a series all about the complicated relationship Gen Z and some millenials have with social media. Part one is all about the joyous childhood we had before social media wreaked havock on our teen years. In this episode we delve into how that has impacted our current relationship with social media. As well as what it is that truly makes us love and hate social media all at the same time. You can find Ana on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube. You can also check out her podcast: 'The Brazilian Point of View' here. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to follow/subscribe, leave a review and reshare the episode! Remember to check out part one on Ana's podcast here. What I'm Engaging With: The Paris Connection Small Business of the Week: 5th Season Vintage Poem of the Week: 'We're All Afraid of the Dark' by Lohansa J. Widyaratne Charity of the Week: YoungMinds

We are ending Women's History Month off with a bang because Kirsty and Naomi are getting into it when discussing intersecionality, fragility, womanhood and the intersections of them all. . This is for sure one of our best episodes ever so you are in for a treat! Also do not worry we will not stop talking about women's rights as soon as the bell chimes midnight on March 31st. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave us a review, share the episode and follow/subscribe! Tune in every Monday at 5ish (emphasis on the ish) for new episodes!

This week Kirsty is chatting with the lovely Carly Adair about female led community, being in your twenties and podcasting! Head to wherever you listen to podcasts to listen. To follow along with Carly head to instagram and TikTok. You can also check out her podcast here! Follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review, share and follow/subscribe! What I'm Engaging With: Below Deck Small Business Spotlight: Wild Orange Tree Poem of the Week: 'Lonely Hearts Still Burn' by Shelby Thames Charity of the Week: Mosaic Global Ukraine Effort What Carly is Engaging With: TikTok - Hannah Harrell, Victoria Paris