Let's Add Zest

This week on our final episode of series one, we do an in-depth review of Richard Osman's debut novel, The Thursday Murder Club. We also discuss the verdict on Derek Chauvin's trial after he killed George Floyd last May in Minneapolis. We also talk about three lighthearted stories this week including a lady ignoring lockdown rules to find 'fit lads', the rivalry between two caterpillar cakes between two supermarket chains and a scary monster stuck up a tree in Poland turns out to be a buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-add-zest/message

On the morning of April 9, Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen's husband sadly passed away. We reflect on Prince Phillip's achievements and stand out moments of his time in the Royal family and quote the statements released by his close family members. On April 12, 2021, Covid restrictions were eased in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales as pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops were allowed to re-open. This week's lighthearted story is one you might find quite, unique. Matt Hancock's 'red room' has become a major talking point and we discuss whether the colour of your walls can influence your working habits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-add-zest/message

This week we discuss a Capitol Police Officer who was killed after a car rams a security barrier. Khloe Kardashians 'leaked' photo taken by her Grandma, MJ, later uploaded by her assistant is now circling the internet and potentially promoting an unattainable body standard. We discuss our opinions on photo editing and Bridgertons, Rege-Jean Page has announced he has left the period drama and will not be involved in series two. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-add-zest/message

We are talking about the current news headliner, the Suez Canal blockage. We also touch on a concert that was authorised to go ahead in Barcelona, which required a negative covid test to attend. A a childhood favourite of ours, Miley Cyrus celebrated the 15th anniversary of the sitcom, Hannah Montana, and we review a new series on Netflix called The Irregulars on this weeks segment of In Review. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-add-zest/message

We are recapping 2020 due to hitting one year since the beginning of the pandemic on the 23rd March. We focus on all things non-covid related and recap all things 2020. We also have a look at Prince Harry's new role as a Chief Impact Officer at US Coaching firm BetterUp. Banksy donated an art piece in the early stages of the pandemic which has now been auctioned off for £14.4 million for an NHS Charity. In this weeks segment of In Review, we have a look at the new Jorja Smith single, Addicted. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-add-zest/message

The nation sat down last week and watched a historical moment go down as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey aired on ITV. We discussed how the tabloids have treated Meghan since she married into the royal family and our opinions on the issues raised. We also discuss the tragic death of Sarah Everard and the issue in which women feel unsafe to walk the streets alone. We touch on an article released about a very strange relationship with a rollercoaster and discuss Haim's new album, Women In Music Pt III on this weeks segment of In Review. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-add-zest/message

This week, we discuss the issue of dogs being stolen and how it has become a common occurrence. We touch on Lady GaGa's stolen French Bulldogs, Koji and Gustav and how to avoid this happening to you. We also talk about Poldark's Richard Harrington and his new lockdown delivery driver job. A pigeon also takes centre stage during a government online zoom meeting and becomes a historical moment for one particular Research Officer. We also review Prince Harry's interview with James Corden on this weeks segment of In Review.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-add-zest/message

This week, we discuss the intolerable behaviour the Los Angeles police department portrayed when handing round a valentines card which wrote 'you take my breath away' which was a play on the devastating killing of George Floyd last year in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We also comment on the new Covid-19 testing which may re-open nightclubs and theatres sooner than we expected, a gentleman's very questionable name change and the new Netflix series based around the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-add-zest/message

In todays episode, we discuss Suella Braverman's influence on the updated Bill in Parliament to allow the Attorney General to go on maternity leave. We also discuss the new Covid-19 hotel quarantine law along with getting a photo of Boris Johnsons face tattooed across your stomach! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-add-zest/message

Welcome to Lets Add Zest Podcast! Today we introduce ourselves and discuss how we met and our first impressions of each other. We also cover Dr Alex George's new role as the Mental Health Ambassador working alongside the Government. Is he the best candidate for the role? As well as discussing the lengths some people will go to break Covid rules! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-add-zest/message