Let's Ask Gran
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Do you spend your Sundays googling the symptoms of your cold and self-diagnosing? Same. We have decided to put down the Google for one day a fortnight and actually speak to our elders for wisdom and advice. This podcast is about breaking down stereotypes about ageing while having fun conversations about dating, parenting, climate change, fashion and really just anything.
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Let's Ask Doreen
December 20, 2019 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBGran of the day is 84 year old Doreen, who has been married for 60+ years, still lives in the town she grew up in and knows how to make the perfect orange cake. We chat about the secret to keeping a BFF, what traits to look for in the person you marry and plenty more! Have a listen if you like your grandma, orange cake, or knitted dresses. You can also follow us @letsaskgranpodcast on Instragram for all the good bits.
Let's Ask Noelene
December 02, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOur Gran of the day is 80+ year-old Noelene, who raised goats and two incredible boys. We talk about whether 'perfect' exists, how to get over a lost love and plenty more. Tune in if you like learning things about stuff, laughing or your Gran. (and even if you don't fit into any of those categories you still should listen) You can also follow us on the @letsaskgranpodcast instagram to guess Noelene's 2 truths and 1 lie - and potentially win a LIMITED EDITION signed certificate aka the bes...
Let's Ask Alan
November 14, 2019 21:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBOur first GRANDPA of the day is 80 year-old Alan, who does a heap of volunteer work and loves a game of golf. We talk about the secret to getting over a break up, why sour cream has an expiration date and how to stay fit and healthy as you age. Tune in if you like learning things about stuff, laughing or your Gran. (and even if you don't fit into any of those categories you still should listen lol) You can also follow us on the @letsaskgranpodcast instagram to guess Alan's 2 truths and 1 ...
Let's Ask Margaret
October 31, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBGran of the day is Margaret, a 91 year-old who happens to be the model for our podcast cover and genetically related to our host. We talk about playing the field, contraception and whether raising your kiddies in the city or country is better. Tune in if you like your Gran, are a Gran, or even if you don't belong to either category I have a feeling you'll like mine ;) You can also follow us on the @letsaskgranpodcast instagram to guess Margaret's 2 truths and 1 lie - and potentially win a s...
Let's Ask Beth
October 17, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBGran of the day is Beth, an 80 year old former nurse, who raised 4 kids and met the love of her life playing tennis when she was 15 and has some interesting opinions about Kevin Jonas' moustache. Beth and I lose our podcasting V-Card in this episode so please be gentle with us. Follow us on the @letsaskgran instagram and if you can guess Beth's 2 truths and 1 lie - you will get a signed certificate from Beth. (and her handwriting is FINE.) Anyway we hope you enjoy and apologies for the quali...
Obligatory Intro
October 17, 2019 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.11 MBWelcome to Let's Ask Gran the podcast where you get to hear a gran's opinion on twerking, raising four kids in the 70's and tinder all in one show. This podcast is about putting down the google machine and instead asking questions and learning from gran/ grandpas who have truly experienced life. Forgive me for being old fashioned but how good is just a good ol' chinwag with a new friend. That's what you'll get here. So go on, get yourself a cup of tea and a couple of homemade biscuits ...