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Two friends, Nat and Liz are tired of living in the ‘bubble’ of life, work kids and the usual dull routine and are getting together to explore life Outside the Bubble!

Liz Kollias and Natalie Goldman


    • Jun 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    The Good Craic Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 34:03


    It's so Irish this week on the pod with Blue Lights, Irish theatre, Derry Girls and more.Join Nat and Liz as they chat all things culture - high and low!

    Episode 45 - Brazillians, Bakeries and Books

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 26:14


    The Brazilian fields are freshly trimmed (ahem) and the gloomy weather confines the Bubblers to the car studio for this week's Ep. Liz has finished Curb your Enthusiasm, Nat raves about Babylon Berlin and they both approve the ‘stop and chat'. Books and some goal setting to round out the ep.

    Episode 44 - The Good Habits episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 52:19


    Need some inspiration to get your year off to a flying start? Join Nat and Liz in this Good Habits episode which means getting moving, getting off the socials and picking up a book. There's so much to cover in best TV, books, art, gigs and more.

    Ep 43 - Verbaytim, verbatim… Let's call the whole thing off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 49:49


    We start out political with the voice and end up singing some musical numbers. From Sex and the City to to the lyrical writing of Sebastian Barry, we cover just about everything in this episode - including a saucy out take at the end, be sure to listen!

    Do they speak Swedish in Sweden?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 25:34


    Nat and Liz have gone podcast ‘pro' with new lapel mics (but still with background bird sounds). In this episode they discuss live music, Sydney's Vivid festival, 8 hours of digital queuing for Tay Tay tickets, books, tv and the Voice. And Nat has a mid pod panic about what language is spoken in Sweden. It happens.

    The Bubble is Back! We should probably check the inbox.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 33:00


    Nat and Liz are back after a 6-month hiatus with a lorikeet cacophony in the background. They cover movies on the plane, best books for your bedside table, Julia Gillard on stage, Gogglebox, Succession and a bunch of great TV shows.

    Episode 40 - The Reticent Schnauzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 44:28


    It's been a month or so and there's loads to catch up on. Moulin Rouge, a hot and steamy afternoon (literally) at the Korean bathhouse, art in the city and the Lincoln Highway. Plus a special guest Schnauzer who had little to say actually. Nat and Liz are back podcasting in the park. Check it out!

    Episode 39 - Can Cans, Secrets and more…

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 26:32


    Liz and Nat are lounging in Centennial Park to bring you their latest podcast - spring has sprung and much is happening. They have been busy going to see Moulin Rouge and Kabaret for the Fringe Festival, watching Rachel Griffiths on art and reading wonderful books - come join us on our next adventure.

    “Dutch Danish” aren't they the same thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 40:40


    Liz and Nat have finally reconnected after a brief hiatus due to COVID, school holidays, HSC trials and life in general (like work, family etc)… so many books, shows and things to share … plus the classic moment where Nat realised that Dutch and Danish is not the same country! Duh - but we all have these moments don't we, at least this one is recorded for prosperity!

    Episode 37 - Mowers, Planes and Dogs Oh My!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 37:26


    On the eve of Sarah Winman at the Sydney Writer's Festival, Liz and Nat talk about the magic of reading and the power it has on our lives. They also share the latest and greatest books, viewing and art with dulcet tones of Centennial Park of mowers, planes and dogs.

    Episode 36 - We are in dappled light but who the hell knows what's going on?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 40:48


    Nat is currently renovating and washing her hair in the kitchen sink whilst Liz manages to wash the sheets in the brief day of sunshine! But real shit is going down in the world with the war in Ukraine, devastating flood and knowing we have the worst PM ever. And yes we do talk books, art, shows and more!

    Episode 35. Tits up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 55:18


    Liz and Nat are back for 2022 with the usual shambolic approach to podcast sound quality but happily reunited in person. It's all about books this episode with the wash up of the summer reading, a little bit of Succession and we are VERY excited about Midge Maisle's return. So it's “tit's up” for 2022.

    Episode 34 - The Picnic Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 29:14


    On a glorious afternoon in Sydney's Centennial Park, Nat and Liz are back together, in person, regrouping on the last few weeks in lockdown, books, binging and a quick round of up on online exercise apps.

    Episode 33 - Running Laps Around the LGA.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 36:47


    It's August, it's another week of lockdown. Nat's finally cracked and taken up jogging, Liz is trying to touch her toes. With these lofty ambitions on the go, they also check out Hit and Run, Halt and Catch Fire, Nicole Kidman in Byron plus some cracking new reads.

    Back in the bubble Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 37:51


    It's back in lockdown for the Emerald City. And whilst the books and reading segment is a little light on there's still plenty of to talk about. Liz makes marmalade and catches up on some bingeing whilst Nat discusses ticket refunds for all the fabulous things we won't get to … for a while. Join us for a cuppa and a chat!

    Episode 31. Out of the jungle and into the menagerie.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 42:47


    Liz is disappointed in the half arsed jungle in When Heroes Fly and Nat thinks Botticelli needs to lift his game. But there’s some cracking books, good food and plenty to chat about in this episode recorded with Oska the Cat and Charlie the Dog.

    Episode 30: Secret confessions, commitments, carcasting and getting out of the bubble - again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 34:00


    Liz and Nat share stories of how they are once again getting out of their respective bubbles, through to yelling at their kids to get off their screens only then to yell at their kids to get back on their screens to do their homework, plus personal confessions and commitments made, and a few books and shows, and more!

    Episode 29 - Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 47:26


    Nat and Liz reconvene in Centennial Park to catch up for 2021. Life is feeling a little more normal now planes fly overhead. Listen in for the best in books, art, viewing and culture and a little gossip!

    Episode 28 - Keep to the left!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 38:06


    ‘Keep to the left’ was Nat’s primary school song. A helpful safety message or a political call to action? Whatever it is, it’s a nice theme for this podcast as we reflect on a return to progressive government in the US and our low key reading and viewing (plus some art!) in this weeks podcast from Centennial Parklands.

    Episode 27 - Venturing Out into the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 43:30


    In between Zoom meetings, Nat & Liz find a little window to cover heir latest reading (a lot!), TV, podcasts and politics. Nat has even been to more than one art gallery AND the cinema (twice)! Check out this episode for some inspiration for your next month of cultural consumption.

    Episode 26 - Call me on the Burner Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 47:39


    Liz and Nat rendezvous at a mysterious Rotary Club Memorial park bench in the middle of Centennial Park, wearing sunglasses to remain incognito. Liz is still recovering from Homeland whilst Nat shares her high brow cultural escapades and concerns over our digital future. They also discuss Canberra, Liz’s trashy reading and their appetite for broccoli.

    Ep 25 In the Park with Charlie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 31:32


    Liz and Nat get together in real life! Join us from Centennial Park on a glorious spring Sydney morning to chat books, viewing, latest and greatest podcasts and the relaxing background sound of kookaburras and the lawnmower dude!

    Episode 24 - All Dressed Up With No Zoom To Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 44:19


    It’s been a whole month since the last catch up. This month it’s all about life in 2020 when putting on actual pants means ‘dressing up’, and a big night is 3 episodes of Homeland. Check out our latest books, best in tv lists and a good rant about ‘sovereign citizens’. Check it out!!

    Episode 23. Flat and Unimpeded. The View from Week 958 of COVID.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 44:32


    After a couple of mini-trips Nat and Liz return to discuss feeling a bit ‘meh’, COVID testing queues at beautiful Bondi, great new shows and bulletproof stress knitting. Nat even saw some art ... at an actual art gallery! And find out what strange thing Nat is allergic to and what did Liz stress knit whilst watching Fauda?

    Episode 22 - How Many Coffees Have You Had?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 41:14


    The kids return to school and Nat and Liz may soon have to return to normal footwear as our post pandemic lives resume. Still there plenty of time for this month’s reading and viewing including Fauda, Drunk History and even a 6 out of 10 movie.

    Episode 21 - Our First Birthday!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 41:51


    Yes, it’s our one year anniversary which we totally forgot to mention being waaaayyyy too excited about The Last Dance, Mrs America, Working Moms and the political gossip of Malcolm Turnbull’s book. So much to discuss in Episode 21!

    Episode 20 - Is it Monday?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 46:03


    Nat and Liz check in after 212 months in iso (wait, it’s not that long) and take stock of this week’s activities. We cover JoJo Moyes’ latest book, Mrs America, Sydney Writers Festival online and a veritable feast of stuff to do, read and watch. Plus fridge remnants cooking tips.

    Episode - 19 Pimp your Pandemic. Making the most of the iso.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 40:54


    It’s been a fortnight of family dress ups, Zoom dance parties, the ubiquitous Gin and Tonic, book packages arriving on the doorstep and well... a LOT of tv. Check out all our latest recommendations so you too can pimp your pandemic!

    Episode 18 - The New Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 35:18


    Liz and Nat are settling into the new way of living and getting creative. Thankfully Liz is climbing out of her reading slump whilst Nat is slamming her way through Netflix. They’ve also found some new podcasts and apps to see them through their new daily lives. Even Mr Whippy came through for a visit!

    Episode 17 - Social Distance Sanity Savers (plus Bondi Rescue)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 35:50


    As we continue to remotely record whilst the plague rages on, Nat and Liz discuss how they are staying sane whilst home schooling, preparing endless bloody meals and staring out into the sunshine - with a few good books and shows thrown in for good measure. Time to stay in our bubble.

    Episode 16 - Social Distance Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 39:11


    This episode is a patchwork of our interrupted long distance recordings - fingers crossed you can hear this! (Recorded Saturday 21st March 2020).

    Episode 15 - Reading slump, rain and recipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 35:49


    The rain is falling on a Monday afternoon in Sydney (which is good!) and we are in a cosy corner chatting about reading slumps, the challenge of meat free family meals, art in the city and the latest podcasts, movies and TV.

    Episode 14: Gin, Tonic and the Cheese Based Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 35:25


    Nat and Liz find a quiet corner (with their gin and tonics) to discuss their latest books, tv shows and perspectives on life (Game Changers, too many bloody screens and growing up with boredom).

    Episode 13 - The Best of the Best of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 33:26


    Liz and Nat smash through their ‘best of’s’ for 2019 (with a bit of cheating from Liz who ventures into 2020) on books, poddies, TV, film and ‘experiences’ (Nat: ‘dammit it Liz how did you forget about U2’)?

    Episode 12 - Recycling, Rubbish and Random Breakdowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 34:47


    To lift our spirits in the midst of the Sydney ash cloud, we talk positive climate action ideas (for the everyday!), discuss our end of year emotional breakdowns plus holiday reads, holiday viewing and inspiration for 2020.

    Out of the Bubble (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 0:38


    Episode 11 - Hazy days

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 39:08


    As New South Wales burns and Sydneysiders battle the smog, Nat and Liz discuss the apocalyptic conditions and segue nicely to latest viewing (The Crown...of course), books, live gigs, art and about and how we really don’t like mystery novels!

    Episode 10 - The Guilty Pleasures Episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 36:24


    Nat and Liz are back in the car (with lattes not bubbles in hand) for this podcast episode talking guilty pleasures viewing, Fleishman, library throw outs and a little bit of gender politics...

    Episode 9 - Digital Detox, Dystopia and Dumplings.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 38:02


    Nat and Liz are back from the school holiday break with a MOUNTAIN of books, viewing, food and ideas for getting together with friends to declutter the bookshelves. Listen for your next out of bubble inspiration.

    Episode 8 - Tea, Pastries and Barking Dogs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 35:31


    Amidst the domestic chaos of the first day of school holidays, Liz and Nat share their latest experiences of stepping out of their respective bubbles; going bush, the Kaldor Public Projects and some heavy reading. All with a cup of tea, Hungarian doughnuts, and the bloody dog barking.

    Episode 7 - Parked Car Podcasting.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 31:14


    Nat and Liz steal half an hour to smash out a quick poddie chatting about low (really low) motherhood moments, late night binging, the bedside reading mountain, brain valium and the great debate audio books vs real books!!!

    Episode 6 - Into the Deep End.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 33:25


    In this episode we chat about identity politics, Adam Goodes, Boy Swallows Universe, Nat’s bedside reading pile and of course Outlander (just to add a lighter note). Oh and composting!

    Episode 5 - Out and Back. Post Holiday Download.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 30:25


    Nat’s been eating Schnitzel in Hungary and Liz didn’t spot a Hemsworth in Byron. Lots of reading, new and rediscovered Netflix and some poddies to share. This is the holiday download ep. Check it out

    Episode 4 - We’ve been to the Archie’s!! Liz and Nat go on an outing.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 56:06


    This week it’s the Archibald Prize at the National Gallery of New South Wales and then a quick poddie squeezed in on the drive home.

    Episode 3 - Podcasting Under the Pump.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 26:05


    Nat and Liz smash out a quick poddy episode whilst eating salt and pepper tofu and catching up their latest books, podcasts, tv shows and cultural adventures.

    Episode 2 - Books, Art, Dance and Poddies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 23:20


    Nat and Liz cover off their latest forays ‘out of the bubble’. We’ve seen dance, art, read quite a bit and listened to some great podcasts.

    Episode 1 - leaving the bubble. An introduction to ‘out of the bubble’ podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 1:29


    Liz and Nat get together to launch their new podcast ‘Out of the Bubble’.

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