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Ok - what just happened? And why does it actually matter? Kirsty Grant and Jonelle Awomoyi are here to give the news more flavour, serving up the need-to-know details with just the right amount of sauce. We break down the week’s hottest stories, cut through the noise of social media to get to the truth, and throw in a big dollop of pop-culture, laughs and behind-the-scenes intrigue.

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    It's a LIVE exam results special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 22:53


    Kirsty and Jordan answer your results questions…If you or someone you know has found out how they got on in their exams - then this episode is for you.We'll guide you though your next steps as exam results land for students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.Plus BBC Education correspondent Hazel Shearing answers all of your questions.You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. Producers: Keiligh Baker, Julie Ball and Natasha Fernandes | Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.00:00 We're in the “celebrity” newsroom 01:05 Live on TikTok 04:00 Dealing with nerves 05:10 What's a grade boundary? 06:25 Kirsty brings the “2000 vibes” 07:00 Covid's lasting impact on learning 08:00 Exam results day explained 09:20 All you need to know about clearing 11:05 What if I just miss my grades? 12:00 How to re-do your exams 13:00 How do I cope with a feeling of failure? 15:05 Kirsty and Jordan share their exam experience 18:30 Accommodation recommendations 21:45 Need more help? Here's what to do

    What's going on with the UK riots?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 23:19


    A run down of what's been happening across the country following days of unrest…The riots have led to hundreds of arrests. But what exactly is happening? Who is responsible? Where does this go next? And why is Elon Musk involved in this story?Kirsty and Jonelle chat with a couple of BBC experts. Navtej Johal tells us what it's like to report from a riot, while Merlyn Thomas explains what information to trust online.Plus, Nidahl and Jayden join us in the Sauce studio and reveal how a show of solidarity has offered them some hope. What would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to cover next? DM, or send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk. You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. Technical producer: Dafydd Evans | Producers: Keiligh Baker, Natasha Fernandes, Lizzy Bella and Jonathan Addai| Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

    What happened in Southport this week?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 24:12


    Jonelle's back in the Sauce studio with Kirsty to round-up the week's biggest stories… They bring us up to speed with what's happened in Southport - after three girls were killed at a Taylor Swift dance class. And they explain why some people have been protesting about it all.Plus, Lewys Ball spills the tea on reality TV. You'll want to hear what the YouTuber's got to say about this season of Love Island.Kirsty and Jonelle are also looking at how to stay safe at university - as unis in England are told to improve their sexual harassment protection.And, what's being an actor really like? Bad Education and After Life star, Ethan Lawrence, reveals how TikTok helped during his career struggles.What would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to cover next? DM, or send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk. You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. Technical producer: Jack Graysmark | Producers: Keiligh Baker, Natasha Fernandes and Lizzy Bella | Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith 00:00 Olympics beef 02:25 Mimii and Josh win Love Island 03:00 @lookingforlewys with his hot take on reality tv 09:40 Huw Edwards in court 10:50 What happened in Southport? 13:20 Staying safe at uni 18:00 Life after After Life

    What to do if you're STUCK on the ADHD waiting list

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 24:55


    We dig deeper on the ADHD backlog at NHS clinics and give tips on how to deal with it…Some of you join Kirsty and Jordan in the Sauce studio to share your experiences of the condition. This week, a BBC investigation revealed many areas of the UK have such long waiting lists for ADHD assessments that it would take at least eight years to clear them.Plus, do you want to know what Charli XCX and Beyoncé have to do with US politics? Jordan has the answer.And, why is Diane from The Traitors in Kirsty's DMs? You'll find out by clicking ‘play'. What would you like us to cover next? DM, or send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk. You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. Technical producer: Philip Bull | Producers: Beth Rose, Julie Ball, Natasha Fernandes and Lizzy Bella | Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith 00:00 Diane from The Traitors 01:55 ADHD is in the news again 02:50 Dom's struggles with revision 03:30 Lauren's ADHD story 12:00 ADHD waiting list tips 13:50 Kirsty and Jordan's ‘Apple' dance 15:00 Kamala is brat 20:30 Gold medal for Liv's Parisian lunch 22:40 What feels like an Olympic sport, but isn't? 24:20 Saucers! Look, a Jonelle Easter Egg

    What ACTUALLY happened to Jay Slater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 21:04


    We look at how a search for the missing teenager captured social media's attention… BBC reporter Jonny Humphries joins us from Tenerife where Jay Slater's body was discovered this week. Plus, Kirsty welcomes Jordan Kenny to the Sauce studio - and he brings us up to speed with a crazy few days in US politics. And, who next for the England manager's job? Silly suggestions ONLY please. What would you like us to cover next? DM, or send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk. You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. Technical producer: Frank McWeeny | Producers: Beth Rose, Julie Ball and Lizzy Bella | Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith 00:00 Jordan's X Factor audition 01:45 The latest from Tenerife 05:45 'Vile' trolling 'devastating' for Jay Slater's family 09:35 Three things you need to know about US politics 16:40 Beckham… Victoria Beckham for the England job

    I was hit by a drink-driver but I feel GUILTY I survived

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 18:49


    Kirsty and Jonelle talk to a woman who was hit by a drink driver… Finley Taylor tells her story after drink-driving returned to the news headlines this week. Darryl Anderson was jailed for more than 17 years after he killed two people on the A1(M) and that's brought back nasty memories for Finley. Plus, what's the new Labour government been up to in its first week on the job? Kirsty has got you covered with all the juiciest developments so far. And, the girls get into the Euros… will England's men be bringing football home? What would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to cover next? DM them, or send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk. You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. Technical producer: Hannah Montgomery Producers: Keiligh Baker, Paige Neal-Holder, Nayana Mena and Lizzy Bella Editor: Ben Mundy Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

    Labour WIN the genny lec

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 16:29


    Kirsty and Jonelle react to the genny lec results…Who is Sir Keir Starmer? What does his Labour government mean for you? And what happens next?Saucers - we've got you covered in this episode with a full rundown and political analysis from Newsbeat's Jordan Kenny.And, now the genny lec is over… what would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to check out next? DM them, or send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk. You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. Technical producer: Ricardo McCarthy | Producers: Keiligh Baker, Paige Neal-Holder and Nayana Mena | Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Sam BonhamThis episode was recorded at 06:15 on 05/07/2024

    Reliable Sauce LIVE: Your general election questions answered!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 21:24


    Kirsty and Jonelle host a Q+A special from Nottingham…Ahead of the Prime Ministerial Debate, we answered your genny lec questions in a TikTok Live with the BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman.Why is the leadership debate important? What's tactical voting? And how much can we trust the polls?What would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to check out next? DM Kirsty and Jonelle, or send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk. You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. | Producers: Keiligh Baker, Paige Neal-Holder and Nayana Mena | Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

    Are politicians doing the MOST for your vote? And which celeb watched our election TikTok?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 18:58


    Saucers! We've teamed up with Radio1 Newsbeat to help them with their Race Across The UK challenge and hear from you before the general election. From transport costs, to renting reforms… there's a lot to get through.Plus, are politicians are doing enough on TikTok to get your vote. And, where is Jonelle and why is Kirsty in the studio on her own?! What would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to investigate next? DM Kirsty and Jonelle, or send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk. You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. Technical producer: Antonio Fernandes | Producers: Keiligh Baker, Paige Neal-Holder and Nayana Mena | Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

    Cryptic pregnancy: ‘I didn't know I was having a baby'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 20:53


    Tawana, 21, had no idea she was eight months pregnant. She joins Jonelle and Kirsty in the studio with her partner Emmanuel, and their one-year-old baby River to share their story. So what are cryptic pregnancies? How often do they happen? And who is most likely to experience them? BBC health reporter Elena Bailey explains all. Plus, Jonelle hits the red carpet to ask your favourite Bridgerton stars about the Genny Lec. And, who is winning the political PR war? Kirsty speaks to the experts for their take on the TikTok race on our For You pages. What would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to investigate next? DM them, or send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk. You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. With thanks to Tom Rouse, Associate Lecturer at University of the Arts London and Thea Parnell, Head of Digital at MHP group. Technical producer: Mike Regaard | Producers: Keiligh Baker, Paige Neal-Holder and Nayana Mena | Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham00:45 Parties up their TikTok game 04:00 The Ton on the genny lec 06:55 "I didn't know I was having a baby" 17:15 The science behind a cryptic pregnancy

    Why do so many of us live at home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 20:14


    Jonelle and Kirsty are back for another spicy episode - and they're looking at why politicians are all over our TikToks.They're also looking at the link between Love Island, housing, and the general election.Plus, you'll want to hear Alex's message of positivity. He's on to talk about living with Motor Neurone Disease following the death of rugby league star Rob Burrow this week.What would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to investigate next? DM Kirsty and Jonelle, or send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.You can listen to the latest episode of Reliable Sauce anytime on your smart speaker by asking Alexa for “Reliable Sauce on BBC Sounds”. Technical producer: Jonny Hall| Producers: Keiligh Baker, Nayana Mena and Natasha Mayo| Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham01:20 "The politicians are dancing for us on TikTok" 04:50 Love Island and the general election 06:50 Why do so many of us live at home? 13:40 Alex joins us to talk through Motor Neurone Disease

    IT'S A GENNY LEC BABES!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 15:24


    Lock in for a general election Q+A... Saucers! Jonelle and Kirsty are back for another (Genny Lec!) season of spice. And this week, they're answering your questions on the general election. What are we even voting about? How do we vote? And how does Kirsty's mum feel about the genny lec? Send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk, or DM @kirstygrntt and @jonelleawomoyi! Technical producer: Dafydd Evans and Dave O'Neill | Producers: Natasha Mayo and Paige Neal-Holder | Editor: Ben Mundy | Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham 00:00 We're back! 01:30 TikTok reacts 04:20 What are we voting about? 06:45 What if no one wins? 07:25 How do we vote? 08:30 What if we're on holiday? 10:15 Dissolution of what? 13:20 Spread it… Kirsty's mum is a Saucer

    Local elections: Your questions answered!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 35:08


    This week, Kirsty and Jonelle quiz BBC Political Editor Chris Mason with all of YOUR questions about the local elections.What's the difference between local and general elections? Who can vote? How do you vote? And who's yapping?What would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to cover next? Send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk, or DM @kirstygrntt and @jonelleawomoyi!Technical producer: Hannah Montgromery | Producer: Keiligh Baker | Editors: Alex Lewis and Sam Bonham.

    Reliable Sauce LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 45:45


    Guys, we did a live show! Kirsty and Jonelle bring you the best bits from our TikTok Live - including Maddie Grace Jepson talking all about the new comedy Big Mood.We also speak to content creator Ayame Ponder and catch up with Newsbeat's Calum Leslie, who's been digging into a major hurdle still facing some gay couples who want to get married.Plus, what's it like to have a heart attack at 22? We talk to fitness coach Faith about when it happened to her.Technical producer: Mike Regaard | Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz | Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editors: Alex Lewis and Sam Bonham

    Being a cancer content creator: The positives and negatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 28:53


    Can turning cancer into content help young people going through treatment? Two survivors tell Kirsty and Jonelle about the ups and downs of sharing a diagnosis with the internet.And, with almost 1 in 3 Gen Z-ers checked out of work, are we really a jobless generation? Plus, we catch up with Adi whose mum was wrongly jailed in the Post Office scandal. What would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to investigate next? Send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk, or DM @kirstygrntt and @jonelleawomoyi!Technical producer: Mike Regaard | Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz | Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editors: Alex Lewis and Sam Bonham00:00 Hey, Hey Hey 00:10 Trad Wives 04:44 Shell Rowe and Brad Gudger 21:16 'Jobless' Gen Z 26:00 Kids of Post Office scandal

    Princess Kate's photo edit fail, and would Caity Baser go #BoySober?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 24:40


    This week, Kate Middleton's photo edit fail sent internet conspiracies about the princess up a notch. Kirsty and Jonelle quiz a royal reporter about THAT edited photo.Plus, would Caity Baser ever go #BoySober? We ask the pop star about the anti-dating trend.What would you like Kirsty and Jonelle to investigate next? Send your ideas to reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk, or DM @kirstygrntt and @jonelleawomoyi!Technical producer: Philip Bull | Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz | Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editors: Alex Lewis and Sam Bonham00:00 Hey, Hey, Hey 03:05 Royal photo 09:20 Boy Sober 12:25 Caity Baser 19:40 Geo Locating PT2

    Jack Edwards' top SPICY books and have Reneé Rapp fans gone too far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 19:52


    It's World Book Day! Jonelle and Kirsty talk BookTok‘s love of spicy reads with Reliable Sauce's new librarian Jack Edwards. And how easily can you be found IRL based on your posts? We chat to content creator Ayamé Ponder and BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas.Plus, some Reneé Rapp fans have made the singer feel “like a piece of meat” – have we crossed a line when it comes to thirsting after celebrities?Technical producer: Matt Hewitt | Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz | Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editors: Alex Lewis and Jonathan Aspinwall00:00 Hey, Hey, Hey 00:05 Reneé Rapp 03:05 BookTok 04'42 Jack Edwards 11:04 Comic Relief 13'27 Geo located

    Is your water bottle DIRTIER than a toilet? Reliable Sauce investigates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 19:54


    This week, Kirsty and Jonelle become women in STEM to investigate which is dirtier: your water bottle or a pub toilet?And we quiz BBC Radio 1's Melvin Odoom on how often he REALLY cleans his bottle…Plus, Love Islander and campaigner Sharon Gaffka talks about her miscarriage – and why a new certificate to recognise baby loss will help those going through it. Technical producer: Mike Regaard | Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz | Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editors: Alex Lewis and Jonathan Aspinwall00:00: Hey, hey, hey! 00:58 Dirty bottles 06:28 Melvin Odoom 09:02 Baby loss 10:41 Sharon Gaffka

    Wes Nelson spills the REAL tea on Love Island relationship 'contracts'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 23:10


    We've got a text! After the Love Island All Stars finale, we talk about types and dating in the villa with ex-islanders Wes Nelson and Sanam Harrinanan. And we take a look at dating app stats to suss out the UK's type on paper. Plus, why are so some of us posting videos of ourselves being FIRED online - and could it hurt our careers?!Technical producers: Hannah Montgomery | Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz | Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editors: Alex Lewis and Jonathan Aspinwall 00:00: Hey, hey, hey! 01:36 Wes Nelson 12:03 Sanam Harrinanan 18:01 You're Fired!

    Netflix's One Day cry-fest and my mum left me on the street as a newborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 21:56


    Why has Netflix's One Day got the whole of TikTok in tears? SPOILER ALERT: We'll be delving deep into the series! And we speak to a girl who was abandoned on the streets as a baby. Plus, do Gen Z boys and men really think feminism is bad?Technical producers: Rob Grieve and David Kwan | Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz | Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editor: Jonathan Aspinwall00:00 Hey, Hey, hey 00:48 One Day 07:10 Gen Z gender divide 15:30 Abandoned as a baby

    My dad killed my mum, TikTok goes silent, and WHAT are #legginglegs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 21:57


    When one parent kills another, what happens to the kids that get left behind? We're joined by Liv, whose story went viral. And after TikTok tackles a new toxic trend, we ask how harmful hashtags like ‘legging legs' can really be. Plus, was your FYP silent or was it silenced? Jonelle and Kirsty ask stars on the MOBOs red carpet about the removal of some major music from TikTok.Technical producers: Cleo Frank and Rob Grieve | Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz | Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editors: Alex Lewis and Jonathan Aspinwall0:00: Hey, hey, hey! 1:00: My dad killed my mum 13:24 Universal Music Vs Tik Tok 15:06 MOBO red carpet 17:19 #LeggingLegs

    Max Balegde's "Not ready for war", Taylor Swift deepfakes, RIP disposable vapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 22:35


    Would you be prepared to serve your country and go to war? TikToker @Max_Balegde gives his take on a “Citizen Army”. How did faked explicit images of Taylor Swift go viral and why have disposable vapes been cancelled?!Technical producers: Fiona Fairmaner, Rob Grieve,Andrew Bosley |Picture Editor: David Kaplowitz |Series Producer: Emma Forde | Producer: Maia Davies | Editors: Alex Lewis and Jonathan Aspinwall 0:00 Hey, Hey, Hey 0:53 "Citizen Army" 4:34 Max Balegde 10:22 Deepfakes 15:26 Disposable vapes

    The 9 month viral cruise, mob wife aesthetic, and the kids caught up in the Post Office Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 20:40


    Why has a 9 month cruise gone viral, plus clean-girl is officially out, mob-wife aesthetic is in for 2024. And what's it like to see your parent go to prison for a crime they didn't commit? We chat with Adi who's mum was jailed as part of the post office scandal.Technical producers: Fiona Fairmaner and Paul Byart |Producer: Emma Forde | Editors: Sam Bonham and Alex Lewis0:00 Hey,Hey, Hey 1:46 The 9 month cruise gone viral 8:44 My mum went to prison as part of the Post Office Scandal 14:49 Mob-wife Aesthetic

    The Stanley Cups Obsession, Gypsy Rose Blanchard and What Does Everyone Think of the Phrase “openly gay”?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 23:51


    We're back!! Jonelle and Kirsty delve into the viral obsession with Stanley water cups, why is actor Andrew Scott calling for the term “openly gay” to be cancelled, and how did Gypsy Rose Blanchard-a convicted murderer-end up becoming a social media star? Plus, everyone's giving their Ins and Outs for 2024…..Let us know your thoughts on any of this week's stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Thanks to Chris Murphy (aka That Irish Gay) and Francesca Smith, Senior Consumer Lifestyles Research Analyst, Mintel.Technical producers: Chris House and Rob Grieve Producer: Emma Forde Editors: Sam Bonham and Alex Lewis 0:00 We're back!! 1:37 “Openly gay” 8:21 Gypsy Rose Blanchard 14:59 Ins and Outs 16:49 Stanley Cups

    2023's Most Iconic Moments with Jordan Theresa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 31:36


    Kirsty, Jonelle and special guest Jordan Theresa serve up the moments they've been obsessed with this year. Why were boy/girl trends so big? Was 2023 the year of the superfan? And what could you eat 48 of in one sitting?Technical Producers: Chris House and Fiona Fairmaner | Producers: Tom Roles and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 Hey Hey Hey, Ho Ho Ho! 1:15 Boy/girl trends 7:43 Superfans ft. Beyonce & Taylor Swift 13:06 AI 18:30 Eating 48 oysters 25:22 Prince Harry's autobiography 30:05 Predictions for 2024

    Menstrual cycles, Mr Beast and Boohoo's broken promises

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 27:19


    Jonelle and Kirsty on the women's health issue that people are finding out about on TikTok, the undercover investigation at BooHoo, Mr Beast's latest stunt and disappearing Cockney accentsLet us know your thoughts on any of this week's stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Producers: Luke Eldridge and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch | Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham0:00 Hey, hey, hey! 1:08 Premenstrual dysphoric disorder 8:03 Boohoo 13:55 Mr Beast 18:52 Cockney

    Are Gen Z prudes? Mizzy facing jail, and iconic interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 26:26


    Jonelle and Kirsty on why Gen Z Brits might not want to talk about their sex lives. Following the sad news of Matthew Perry's death, we reflect on his legacy and his efforts to raise awareness of drug and alcohol addiction. Plus, why is TikTokker Mizzy facing jail? And which iconic interview moments live rent-free in your head?If you, or someone you know, have been affected by addiction, you can find the details of relevant support organisations at bbc.co.uk/actionline.Technical Producer: Paul Byart | Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham | Producers: Tom Roles and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 Halloween costumes 02:39 Why don't Gen Z Brits want to talk about sex? 08:50 Matthew Perry 12:11 Why might Mizzy go to jail? 18:34 Iconic interview moments

    Chinos ban, spooky strike season and exam stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 26:11


    Jonelle and Kirsty on the student union that's banned chinos because of bad behaviour, and the Hollywood stars who are keeping their Halloween costumes basic. Would you trust your friends and family to run your dating life? And why are so many students having to resit their English and Maths GCSEs? Plus, as lots of distressing images from Israel and Gaza appear in our feeds, Merlyn Thomas tells us how her team at BBC Verify is sorting the fact from the fiction.Technical Producer: Andy Bosley | Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham | Producers: Tom Roles and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 Intro 1:05 Hollywood Halloween costumes 6:16 Exam stress 10:13 Chinos ban 15:10 Israel-Gaza with BBC Verify 23:12 Would you let your friends run your dating life?

    Renting wrinkles, Drake's son raps, and #FuryKSI

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 29:09


    Jonelle and Kirsty on the study that shows renters age more quickly, and Drake's son's debut bars. Plus, is "crossover boxing" really boxing? And Kirsty speaks to a woman who sued her former university over how it handled serious assault allegations.Let us know your thoughts on any of this week's stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Technical producer: Fiona Fairmaner | Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham | Producers: Tom Roles and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch00:00 Intro 1:08 Can renting give you wrinkles? 5:58 Fury vs KSI - crossover boxing 12:34 Drake's son drops debut track 15:55 Woman sues uni over assault case 23:11 Attitude Awards red carpet 28:30 Outro

    Beckham, bed bugs and P-A-R-T-Y conferences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 27:30


    Jonelle and Kirsty are obsessed with the new David Beckham documentary. Is the buzz about bed bugs overblown? And all the drama at "freshers week" for politicians: hecklers, free cheese and surprise DJ sets.Let us know your thoughts on any of this week's stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Technical producer: Cleo Frank | Editorial Advisor: Chris Flynn | Producers: Tom Roles and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 #Soundtracks 3:21 Israel Gaza 5:25 David Beckham documentary 11:45 Behind the scenes at the party conferences 21:57 Bed bugs

    Dog attacks, the gay map of the UK, and chatbot celebs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 30:32


    Jonelle and Kirsty speak to the 24-year-old left with life-changing injuries after a dog attack, and discover how social media magnified her trauma. Plus, is the UK getting gayer? And which celebrity would you want as your chatbot cheerleader?Let us know your thoughts on any of this week's stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Technical producer: David Kwan | Editorial Advisor: Chris Flynn | Producers: Tom Roles and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch00:00 Boy math 1:47 Intro 2:35 Is the UK getting gayer? 7:19 Dog attack interview 16:51 Shrinkflation 23:31 AI celeb chatbots 29:36 Outro

    TikTok "frenzies", Elon's brain implant and influencer degrees

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 29:18


    Kirsty and Jonelle chat TikTok "frenzies" with the BBC's Marianna Spring, Elon Musk's brain implant and a first of its kind undergraduate degree in social media influencing.Let us know your thoughts on any of this week's stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham | Producers: Luke Eldridge and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 Usher 3:00 Marianna Spring 12:31 Influencer degree 17:56 Elon's brain implant 23:11 So much good TV

    Tube Girl, alien "evidence" and the Roman Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 24:42


    Jonelle and Kirsty on the Russell Brand allegations, the phenomenon that is Tube Girl, and some extraordinary extra-terrestrial "evidence". Plus, why are so many TikTokers talking about the Roman Empire?Let us know your thoughts on any of this week's stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk. Technical producer: Rafael Bujosa | Editorial Advisor: Chris Flynn | Assistant Producer: Madeleine Drury | Producer: Tom Roles | Editor: Nicky Birch 0:00 How often do you think about the Roman Empire? 3:03 Russell Brand allegations 11:22 NASA's UAP (UFO) report 16:05 Tube Girl 20:19 Fashion icks

    Snapchat blackmail, a prison escape and the NOS ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 21:22


    Jonelle and Kirsty on the man whose nudes were used to blackmail him on Snapchat, the Wandsworth prison escape, and why the government's going to ban the possession of NOS by the end of the year. Plus, new stats reveal the UK's dirty home-hygiene secrets.Let us know your thoughts on any of this week's stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Technical producer: Chris Edwards | Editorial Advisor: Chris Flynn | Producer: Tom Roles | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 All Wilko stores are closing 2:51 The NOS ban 4:55 Wandsworth prison escape 9:13 Blackmailed with Snapchat nudes 16:05 Revealing the UK's dirty home-hygiene secrets

    Festival SOS, school dramas, and Love Island All Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 24:56


    Jonelle and Kirsty on escaping a festival mud bath, why everyone's worried about school buildings collapsing, and who'd be on your list of biggest Love Island stars? Plus why are more retail staff wearing bodycams?Hit us up! reliablesauce@bbc.co.ukTechnical Producer: Christina Cuevas | Producer: Tom Roles | Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 Intro 1:30 Love Island All Stars 5:14 The Crumbly Concrete Crisis 14:37 More bodycams for retail workers 20:53 Stuck in the Mud: festival edition

    Welcome to Reliable Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 2:09


    Every Wednesday, Jonelle and Kirsty will be here to serve up the week's biggest stories, with the perfect amount of sauce

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