We Barely Know Each Other

If you're sad that We Barely Know Each Other has come to an end; great news! We are embarking on a new adventure, each attempting to write a novel and podasting the highs and lows along the way. The show is aptly named Britt and Charlie Write a Book and we really hope you join us!  Thank-you all again for your listenership, messages and support over the past few years! xo Britt and Charlie

Millennials love to be health conscious, but also seemingly love smoking. So what's the solution? Vaping! Listen up, so next time you walk through a gigantic cloud of someone else’s e-cigarette vapour, you can school them with facts that they probably don’t know. - This is not only the last episode of season 3, this is the last ever of We Barely Know Each Other! Stay subscribed here and following us Instagram @webarelyknow for exciting announcements to come.

Avocado toast aside, travel is top of the priority list for millennials. In this episode we navigate our way through why we do it, how and the potential pit falls. Stay tuned until the end for a special WBKEO announcement. 

The app that we love and hate, in equal and large measure. TikTok is a world of it's on, compete with celebrities, scandal and talking animals. If you've never downloaded the app, re highly recommend you listen to this episode first. You have been warned. 

She is millennials current It Girl, popping up everywhere from the big screen to our Instagram feeds. Florence Pugh has it all, and if you're not convinced, we're here to bring you into into the fan club. 

We are really preaching to the choir with this one, but we are confident you will still have a chuckle and even learn something new. We're talking about Podcasts! ...and how to say 'potato' in Russian...

Originally released in simpler times (March 2019), the WBKEO team thought it would be funny (in a nervous laughter kind of way) to run it again now that we're living in a world where it's normal to wear face masks on the train and jump back in horror when someone attempts to shake our hands. * * * Would you survive an apocalypse? Or would you crumble to a blubbering mess? The We Barely Know Each Other team tackle all things survivalist and dystopian as we look at why millennials are so keen on the end of the world. We'll recommend all the Netflix shows you need to be watching to get your fix - and let you know whether those pesky cockroaches really would be the last things on earth.

In a time when most women are prioritising careers and living very different lives to previous generations, there are some who prefer to live..like 1950's housewives.  Baking, homemaking and pleasing husbands is the name of the game and they are proud of it. Will feminism be overtaken by Tradwife life? Join us as we consider this strange possibility. 

When Game of Thrones ended late 2019 it was the end of an era in many ways. Some people, Charlie being one, can still talk for hours about the gore, incest and unresolved storylines for hours. Listen up as she tries to condense her feelings, and the surprising amount of GOT studies into a mere 30 minutes.

That's right, we're doing a Harry and Meghan special, and it's a whopper. Our longest episode yet says a lot about our priorities as millennials; our love of gossip, eschewing tradition and sharing our opinions on topics we have no right to.  Even if you are sick to death of the Royals we recommend you hear us out...if just for a laugh if nothing else.

How could we possibly pass up the opportunity to talk about every single millennial trend of the past decade all in one episode? Britt takes on the challenge of condensing it down to half an hour, and Charlie wonders if we should edit out every time she says 'oh yeeeeeah!' when reminiscing over flower headbands and Gangnam Style. 

It's one of the most drunk beverages in the world, yet noone can decide if it's killing us or keep my us alive longer. Millennials are drinking less coffee than you might think, buy that's not stopping us putting our young, cool, calorie filled stamp on it!     

Quinoa! No matter how you say it (keenwah? kinoha? kwinoa?), it's an ancient food that is oh so healthy and oh so trendy. Listen in for a weirdly interesting half hour all about these tiny balls of semi-tasty goodness. 

Houseplant sales across the world have gone through the roof, mostly thanks to Millennials. Why? Apparently there are a bunch of reasons, some logical, some... not so much. 

Millennials are revolutionising everything they can get their hands on, even…sleep. Do we sleep more or less than previous generations? Do we actually understand sleep more, or are all our contraptions and new technology actually making things worse? Put on your jim-jams (or sleep attire of choice) and get ready for WBKEOs take on sleep.

With a rich history of rubber, celebrity endorsements and extortionate prices, sneakers are having their time in the sun. Anyone who is anyone has a pair, and millennials are the driving force behind their increasing popularity.  

Bumbags, fanny packs, chaos pouches, moon bags... they're all the same terrible thing, those hideous small sacks worn around ones waist (usually). The the festival attending Millennials dream, and so rightfully so we have dedicated 30 minutes of prime butt-bag content just for you.

Have you ever gone on a Silent Retreat? Would you go? Do they actually do any good apart from make some great Instagram content? Wellness retreats are a multi-billion dollar industry and on this episode we find out why. From problems with your colon to over-active amygdalas, there is a trendy holiday out there to cure you. 

The band that just keeps on giving; Fleetwood Mac, with their spine tingling music and disastrous love affairs have kept fans entertained for over 50 years. Surprisingly though, a large percentage of their dedicated followers are Millennials who we're born some 20 years after they first formed. Is it nostalgia, or just second hand news?

Millennials have started purchasing vinyl records at break-neck speed, far surpassing the generations that actually used them when they came around the first time.  Would you pick LPs over the ease of Spotify? Would you prefer CDs or cassettes made a come back? This week we imagine an alternate universe where Millennials are donning walkmans for their SoulCycle classes and spending long hours staring at cover art while Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack plays on their turntables.   

We're back for Season 3! Can you believe?! We literally cannot even.  We Barely Know Each Other took a summer time break, and now we're kicking off again with a less than glam subject as we say goodbye to the warmer weather; work. Are we really lazier than our parents and their parents? Or are we hard working martyrs? Join us as we try to answer these questions using equal parts fact and humorous anecdotal evidence. 

What do you do when you're an adult but still really want to dress up to go to Disneyland but they have strict rules against dressing up? Well, you take part in Disneybounding. It's fun, a little quirky and a great way of skirting Disneylands crazy rules (of which there are a. lot.) 

They’re the top beauty tools of 2019, so the WBKEO team are here to fill you in on what those weird crystals are celebrities are rolling over their faces; Gua Sha tools and Jade Rollers. Trendy and pretty yes, but are they doing us any good? Or is this one more trend with zero science backing that Millennials have jumped on in the name of self care? In this episode we look at fact, fiction, and try them out in the name of research. 

Do you know when the first reality TV show aired? We're betting the answer is much earlier than you might think. We go deep into what reality TV was, is and might be in the future. Sure it can be thoroughly entertaining, but watching it may also be changing the way we act in everyday life...and not for the better. Maybe you need to think twice before watching  'just one more' Kardashian clip...

Following on from the depressing phone addiction episode... its email addiction! The tool we love to hate but can't seem to get away from. Plus, our opinion on Taylor Swifts new song, how to email Jesus and a foamy snack.

We couldn't call our selves a trend based podcast if we didn't talk about the Clean Queen herself - Marie Kondo. KonMari, and a slew of #cleanfluencers have invaded our lives, for better or worse, gently encouraging us millennials to tidy our houses and our minds, and we. are. loving it. Join us for some tips and tricks, as well as some amateur phycology as to why we can't get enough of sparking that joy. 

The episode that is going to hit way to close to home for 90% of listeners. Nomophobia! That's right, the fear of being without your mobile phone is real and its out to get us all. But is it all really that bad or is it killing us at a terrifying rate?

Would you survive an apocalypse? Or would you crumble to a blubbering mess? The We Barely Know Each Other team tackle all things survivalist and dystopian as we look at why millennials are so keen on the end of the world. We'll recommend all the Netflix shows you need to be watching to get your fix - and let you know whether those pesky cockroaches really would be the last things on earth.

Sit down and pour a cuppa - we're chatting all things tea! From a Chinese Emperor's brain wave to millennials downing four cups a day, we'll tell you all about the hot beverage that is taking the world by storm (in a tea cup). 

It's tough being a millennial. Going to the post office is strangely terrifying, adult tasks mount up and the idea of buying a house is a long way off. So how are we coping? Turns out we might not be doing as well as we thought. Burn out is quickly becoming a real thing for millennials as we get through life. In this episode, the We Barely Know Each Other examine just how we are at risk of anxiety and the signs of burn out. Plus, we snack and eat our feelings as we confront this slightly tougher topic. 

In an abstract world of scrolling through Instagram and staring at Netflix, millennials are increasingly turning to baking. But why are we so keen on cupcakes and muffins? Is it just because we like sweets, or is it something deeper? And how have baking shows seen the trend rise? This episode, the We Barely Know Each Other team sifts our way through the floury details of this millennial trend, and make ourselves hungry as we go. Join us! 

A millennial's world is constantly changing, from a penchant for avocados to cold shoulders. But what does 2019 have in store for the youth of today? The We Barely Know Each Other team look into what trends have been predicted for the new year. Will we all be chowing down on an eco-keto diet? Are foldable phones coming back? Technology, food and public transport are all on the table for this episode so join us as we waffle our way into the final year of the 20-teens. 

We Barely Know Each Other is back for 2019!  Ever burrowed down that Instagram rabbit hole and found yourself watching videos of how to turn a skirt into a bra? Or how a simple paper clip can turn into five different types of shoe? They're called life hacks and they are everywhere. But do they really work? And why are we so desperate to turn everyday objects into something even more handy? Join the WBKEO team as they investigate.  

Millennials have ‘ruined’ so many things (bar soap, cruises and home ownership to name a few), and apparently running is also set to be added to the list. Surely a cheap and easy way to keep fit would suit us? Nope! Find out why on this episode, sponsored by Yakult. (Not really).

Super foods have been around for a long time, and trendy snacks come and go, but avocados burst onto the scene a few years ago and haven’t gone away. Why? They’re versatile, healthy and oh-so-instagram-able. Will they stick around as top fruit for 2019? Listen in to hear our take on this, and our review on Lucky Charms (spoiler, they’re amazing).

Are you a dog or a cat person? Think carefully before answering because it says a lot about your personality. Dating back to (you guessed it) the Egyptians, humans have had a love for these small furry beings, and now with cat memes and gifs being a part of our every day lives, it shows no sign on waning.

They’re happy, healthy and saving the planet – so why does everyone pick on vegans? This week we are chatting about veges vs veal, carrots vs cows and angry vegan’s vs angry butchers.  Our snack this week is also vegan and fruitarian, but luckily not breatharian.

Ever taken an online quiz to tell you 'what tattoo is perfect for you'? If not, and you're a millennial, get on it, because they are here to stay for our generation. Travel back with us to the first known tattooed man and find out why some Japanese had 'dog' tattooed on their forehead. Most importantly though, if you want to earn £20, we have the perfect business proposition for our listeners...

Millennials have ‘killed’ many things (handshakes, bar soap and relationships to name a few), but the one that gets all the attention is how we are ‘killing the high street’, because we sure do love our online shopping. Do you know the first ever online transaction? Or the strangest thing ever sold on eBay? We do and we’re here to tell you all about it.

Nostalgia - a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past. Is it Millennial Trend? No. But does it affect us more than generations before? Maybe! Once again Britt and Charlie take a complicated topic and artfully compact it into an informative yet witty 30 minutes just for you. Is your yearning for the good old days caused by a certain bone in your body, or some pesky nearby mountain cows? If neither of those answers seems right, listen in to discover much more on the the phenomenon of nostalgia…

It’s the flavour, trend, and basic girl must have that you didn’t know you needed to know about – Pumpkin Spice! That’s right; the Starbucks staple is so much more than a seasonal drink and Britt and Charlie and here to guide you through this deep dive into pack mentality, ‘limited time only’ hysteria and other crazes that have come and gone. #psl #basic #bae #iliterallycanteven

Self-care is the latest buzz-word to hit 2018, but there is a whole lot more to it that bubble baths and face masks (though that’s o.k too). Oprah is an advocate, and so is Winnie the Pooh – so do you know what it is? Did you celebrate International Self-Care Day? Charlie schools Britt in the ways of self-care and Britt supplies the mid-show snack…and shares a little too much about her elbows.

This episode, Britt educates us all on a millennial trend almost everyone can relate to – binge watching. From box sets to harrowing 12 hour Netflix sessions, we go deep into the psychology of this potential addiction while discussing our own binge habits. What actually happens at the end of Lost? Is How I Met Your Mother a complete waste of time? Is Sainsbury’s peanut ice-cream just too peanut-y? This, plus much, much more.

Charlie gets environmental and educates the We Barely Know Each Other team on the debate on straws. We all know it's important to cut down on plastics, but is this trend all it cracks up to be? It's a stat-heavy, pun-filled chat about the STRAWful problem our world faces. Meanwhile, we try out a traditional Welsh snack as we try to embrace life in the UK.

Season two starts with a bang as we discuss the origins of 'Lit'. Listen up to hear all about it with surprising links to venereal diseases and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Get Lit, get turnt and get We Barely Know Each Other in your ears. 

The practice of meditation began thousands of years ago, yet it seems to be a major trend of 2018 for celebs, the corporate world and everyday people alike.  Sit down, get comfy and focus your mind for this episode where we go deep into the history, science and trend-factor of mediation. 

The cold shoulder - an uncomfortable social encounter, the next biggest clothing trend to sweep the planet or both? Which do you love or loathe more? There is a raging debate in the depths of the internet that this week Britt informs Charlie, and all of you, about.  Plus, the snack bell returns, albeit it little more quietly than last time...

What was the top ‘how to’ google search of 2017 and still in the top 5 now? No we’re not talking about any of the Kardashians for once, but the significantly less glamorous topic of Slime! It’s had a long and twisty journey from its Nickelodeon days to bring it to where it is now – a subculture of ASMR followers, teenage millionaires and concerning scientific studies. Listen up for all things slime explained and the return of the snack bell!

Best listened to on your lunch break, because this episode Britt and Charlie condense 1.9 million years of food history into half an hour while discussing the surprisingly engrossing subject of ... sandwiches! Sink your teeth into the wide world of 'sammiches' in which  Mammoths, Earls and eye-drops all play a part.

Part two of our Italian special brings you the tale of Romeo and Juliet expertly told by your two favourite antipodeans Britt and Charlie. Think you know everything about this ‘tragicalle’ tale? Listen in for some top-rate balcony facts and Paul Rudd chat to keep you entertained. Want to hear what Ryan Reynolds and a shower cubicle have in common? We have that too…

Benvenuti to part one of our Italian special! That's right; WBKEO has gone international, recording two episodes in fair Verona. Britt takes us through the colourful history of high-heels from ancient times to modern day court cases while competing with a vast array of night-time Veronese noises. Are these noises delightful and charming or distracting and un-professional? Only one way to find out! Tune in for your fortnightly dose of chat, facts and culture.