Rules for Life
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRULES FOR LIFE is the podcast that asks: "How do you live your life, and why? (You weirdos)"
Hosts Beth Rylance and Helen Simmons quiz a different guest each week on the Top 5 Rules they live their life by.
The chosen rules range from lessons learnt from other people, to things discovered yourself (the hard way), to ideas completely made up on the day (very unprofessional).
It’s funny, informative, and - at times - poignant. And hey, you might just learn something from it!
RULES FOR LIFE is the podcast you never knew you needed but actually really do. Produced by Eliot J Fallows.
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Lockdown Lowdown
May 14, 2020 23:01 - 55 minutes - 31.8 MBI don't know if any of you guys have heard but there is currently a LOT going down, with new rules coming out once a week and quite frankly we couldn't not get involved. So here is our LOCKDOWN LOWDOWN special where Helen and Beth give you their rules for Lockdown Life. Please bear in mind, that these are almost as loose as the Government rules and are much more to do with Sims that Social Distancing. And hey guess what!? What happens in Lockdown, stays in Lockdown. So we won't even know if...
Christmas Rules For Life
December 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBIT'S CHRIIIIIIIIIISSSTMMAAAAAASSSSS! You didn't think we'd sign off Series 2 without a Christmas Special did you?! OF COURSE NOT! We're the Gavin & Stacey of podcasts. And an even MORE exciting treat, we had our producer and editor extraordinaire Eliot Fallows join us to FINALLY get a word in edgeways about his Christmas Rules. So pull up a mince pie, strap in to the sofa and have a listen. And most importantly have a wonderful festive season, bebe. .....................................
Christmas Rules For Life
December 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBIT'S CHRIIIIIIIIIISSSTMMAAAAAASSSSS! You didn't think we'd sign off Series 2 without a Christmas Special did you?! OF COURSE NOT! We're the Gavin & Stacey of podcasts. And an even MORE exciting treat, we had our producer and editor extraordinaire Eliot Fallows join us to FINALLY get a word in edgeways about his Christmas Rules. So pull up a mince pie, strap in to the sofa and have a listen. And most importantly have a wonderful festive season, bebe. .....................................
Amy Annette
December 20, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBEpisode 31 and WE’RE GOING OUT WITH A BANG!!!!! This week we have comedian, feminist and author, THE Amy Annette! She was struggling to decide on a username across her socials when we spoke, we damn hope she's stuck to it so the tags work. Amy spoke to us about tube armrests, skincare and being a nerd. 🤓 Follow Amy on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmyAnnette and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_amy_annette_/ Listen to her podcast What Women Want here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/po...
Scott Chambers
December 06, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBDirty 30! We made it! And we’ve got ourselves a whopper of a guest who definitely isn’t anywhere near 30 if anyone casting anything is asking... It's Scott Chambers! Scott talked to us about eye contact, comparing yourself to others and murder documentaries. 👀 Follow Scott on Twitter https://twitter.com/scott_jchambers and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scottchambers_ Watch the trailer for 'Chicken' here http://www.chickenthefilm.com/trailer .........................................
Daniel Barker
November 29, 2019 00:48 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBEpisode 29. Wow. And what a journey it's been to get here. In the words of Ronan Keating, 'life is a rollercoaster, so let's start a podcast.' This week we have Comedy and Voice Artiste, Daniel Barker a.k.a Damien Slash! Daniel talked to us about experiments, moving sideways and having utter conviction about everything you do. Follow Daniel on Twitter https://twitter.com/damienslash and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/damien_slash Listen to his podcast Following Britain's Controv...
Harry Hitchens
November 23, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBEpisode 28. The best to date. This week we have your friend and (mainly) mine, film maker, documentary director and all round great guy, Harry Hitchens! Harry talked to us about Leicester Square, school trips and thinking about things laterally. Beth had to google what laterally meant. Follow Harry on Twitter https://twitter.com/harryhitchens and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/harryhitchens/?hl=en Check out Everyday Studio here http://everyday.studio .............................
Harry Hitchens
November 23, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBEpisode 28. The best to date. This week we have your friend and (mainly) mine, film maker, documentary director and all round great guy, Harry Hitchens! Harry talked to us about Leicester Square, school trips and thinking about things laterally. Beth had to google what laterally meant. Follow Harry on Twitter https://twitter.com/harryhitchens and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/harryhitchens/?hl=en Check out Everyday Studio here http://everyday.studio .............................
Al Clayton-Read
November 15, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBTime to join the 27 Club! Episode wise... jeez. This week we have Filmmaker, Cat-Dad and Husband, Al Clayton Read of Turtle Canyon Media fame! Al spoke to us about hugging, crying and ordering starters. Quite a mix(ed starter). And not a Spring Roll in sight! Follow Al on Twitter https://twitter.com/senorturtle and instagram http://www.instagram.com/senorturtle Follow Turtle Canyon Media too and see what they're up to https://twitter.com/turtlecanyon https://twitter.com/turtlecanyonco...
Al Clayton-Read
November 15, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBTime to join the 27 Club! Episode wise... jeez. This week we have Filmmaker, Cat-Dad and Husband, Al Clayton Read of Turtle Canyon Media fame! Al spoke to us about hugging, crying and ordering starters. Quite a mix(ed starter). And not a Spring Roll in sight! Follow Al on Twitter https://twitter.com/senorturtle and instagram http://www.instagram.com/senorturtle Follow Turtle Canyon Media too and see what they're up to https://twitter.com/turtlecanyon https://twitter.com/turtlecanyonco...
James McNicholas
November 08, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBEpisode 26. Bloody hell mate, got enough episodes?! Speaking of which...this week, we have actor, writer, comedian and Gunner blogger, James McNicholas! James spoke to us about umbrellas, lip balm and treating yo self. Something we can all get on board with. Follow James on Twitter https://twitter.com/jamesmcnicholas and instagram instagram.com/jmcnik Check out James in Horrible Histories https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00sp0l8/horrible-histories?seriesId=m0005r1r And check ...
James McNicholas
November 08, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBEpisode 26. Bloody hell mate, got enough episodes?! Speaking of which...this week, we have actor, writer, comedian and Gunner blogger, James McNicholas! James spoke to us about umbrellas, lip balm and treating yo self. Something we can all get on board with. Follow James on Twitter https://twitter.com/jamesmcnicholas and instagram instagram.com/jmcnik Check out James in Horrible Histories https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00sp0l8/horrible-histories?seriesId=m0005r1r And check ...
Danny Morgan
November 01, 2019 00:01 - 55 minutes - 31.6 MBFeelin’ alive, it’s Episode 25! Yes we know these bios are beginning to sound like a Bingo Caller. This week we have actor, writer, director and triple threat in more ways than one, Danny Morgan! Danny spoke to us about drinking too much on first dates and being star struck in the least glamorous way possible. Follow Danny on Twitter https://twitter.com/DannyMorgan83 and instagram https://www.instagram.com/ddamorgan/ Watch his Comedy Horror 'Double Date' which he wrote AND starred in ...
Paddy Delaney
October 25, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBWe're getting WAY into our mid-twenties, but we're still not shitting ourself about our thirties, it's episode 24! This week, we have writer, comedienne’s comedian and fastest boy in his year at school, it's Paddy Delaney! Paddy took an hour out of his busy schedule to bless us with his presence to tell us his thoughts on Christmas Lunch and judging dogs. 🦃🍽 He also smelt amazing. He also insisted on writing his own blurb. Follow Paddy on Twitter https://twitter.com/paddy_delaney and in...
Paddy Delaney
October 25, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBWe're getting WAY into our mid-twenties, but we're still not shitting ourself about our thirties, it's episode 24! This week, we have writer, comedienne’s comedian and fastest boy in his year at school, it's Paddy Delaney! Paddy took an hour out of his busy schedule to bless us with his presence to tell us his thoughts on Christmas Lunch and judging dogs. 🦃🍽 He also smelt amazing. He also insisted on writing his own blurb. Follow Paddy on Twitter https://twitter.com/paddy_delaney and in...
Sirin Kale
October 18, 2019 01:00 - 51 minutes - 29.6 MBIt’s Episode 23 and me and this week we’ve got a bloody top writer and journalist Sirin Kale! Sirin spoke to us about Sean Paul @duttypaul, bedtimes and the pain and strife of going to 3 day weddings. 👰🏻🤵🏽 Listen now and try and help Sirin to get the tickets to Sean Paul she so desperately craves/needs/HAS to have. This episode is sponsored by Sean Paul. Follow Sirin on Twitter https://twitter.com/thedalstonyears and instagram https://www.instagram.com/sirin_kale Check out her website...
Gabriel Bisset-Smith
October 11, 2019 03:12 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBHey, I don't know about you, but I'm feeling EPISODE 22. Yes, sorry. These descriptions don't get any better. BUT THE GUESTS DO! That's right! This week we have the brilliant BAFTA nominated writer, actor and director Gabriel Bisset-Smith! Gabriel spoke to us about percentages (not in a boring way, we promise) and getting the most out of your conversations. He had a pie chart to demonstrate. (He didn't.) Follow Gabriel on Twitter www.twitter.com/GabrielBisset and instagram www.instagra...
Gabriel Bisset-Smith
October 11, 2019 03:12 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBHey, I don't know about you, but I'm feeling EPISODE 22. Yes, sorry. These descriptions don't get any better. BUT THE GUESTS DO! That's right! This week we have the brilliant BAFTA nominated writer, actor and director Gabriel Bisset-Smith! Gabriel spoke to us about percentages (not in a boring way, we promise) and getting the most out of your conversations. He had a pie chart to demonstrate. (He didn't.) Follow Gabriel on Twitter www.twitter.com/GabrielBisset and instagram www.instagra...
Honey Ross
October 04, 2019 00:01 - 48 minutes - 27.5 MBEPISODE 21! And on the week that Forever 21 has gone into liquidation... a coincidence?! WE THINK NOT! This week we've got the brilliant writer, activist and co-founder of Pink Protest, Ms. Honey Ross! Honey talked to us about Pimm's, the dangers of self depreciating humour and garlic. Helen's favourite. Follow Honey on instagram https://www.instagram.com/honeykinny Listen to her new podcast with Nadia Craddock, The Body Protest here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-body-prot...
Rhianne Barreto
September 27, 2019 00:01 - 55 minutes - 32 MBWe've hit our 20s, and we're doing it in style. Now that we are older, wiser, and more mature (sort of) we're being ever so swanky and have one of Variety's 10 Brits to Watch 2019... actress Rhianne Barreto! We spoke to Rhianne about mixing fruit with savoury food, LEON baked fries and being attracted to talent. What a VARIETY! This episode is #spon by LEON. We wish. #ad Follow Rhianne on Twitter https://twitter.com/rhiannegabriel1 and instagram https://www.instagram.com/rhiannebarreto/ ...
Cam Spence
September 20, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBEpisode 19 and it’s fit for a QWEEEEN! Which is why we’ve got one on the show! It’s only the brilliant actress & comedian, Her Royal Majesty @camgurrrl! Cam talked to us about foundation and nut allergies. And by god, we listened. 🥜💅 Follow Cam on Twitter https://twitter.com/CamGurrrl and instagram https://www.instagram.com/camgurrrl .............................................................................. Follow the show on Twitter https://twitter.com/rulesforlifepod and Instagr...
Kiell Smith-Bynoe
September 13, 2019 01:00 - 50 minutes - 29.1 MBWE'RE BACK! For Season 2. And we're starting off with a bang. A BIG BANG. We've only got star of BBC's Ghosts and Stats Lets Flats, Kiell Smith-Bynoe! Kiell told us all about always picking things from the back of the shelf and door handles. Follow Kiell on Twitter https://twitter.com/kfRedhot and instagram https://www.instagram.com/klayzeflaymz/ Watch Stath Lets Flats on 4OD here https://www.channel4.com/programmes/stath-lets-flats Watch Ghosts here https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episo...
Julian Rhind-Tutt
May 24, 2019 01:00 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MBEpisode 17 and it’s not the Return of the Mac but the DEBUT of the Mac! We’ve got Green Wing, The Hour and Harlots actor Julian Rhind-Tutt on the podcast! What are the chances! Julian talked to us about poetry, hoarding and drinking water. He’s a triple threat, what can we say. Julian isn't on Social Media, but.... Watch Green Wing on 4OD here https://www.channel4.com/programmes/green-wing/on-demand/36484-005 Watch Harlots here https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B07M7C8B3T?ref=D...
Charly Clive
May 16, 2019 23:09 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBSweet 16 and even sweeter guest, Miss Charly Clive! Charly is the shining star of Channel 4’s PURE and one half of Comedy duo Britney. *Not* to be confused with one half of pop star Britney Spears. We spoke to Charly about the power of female friendships and suncream. Both very rousing topics. Follow Charly on Twitter https://twitter.com/CharlyClive and instagram https://www.instagram.com/charlyclive Watch PURE on 4OD here https://www.channel4.com/programmes/pure ..........................
Morgan Lloyd Malcolm
May 10, 2019 01:01 - 48 minutes - 27.8 MBEpisode 15, and we’re hitting our difficult teenage years with GRACE AND DIGNITY with the incredible Morgan Lloyd Malcolm! Morgan is a writer and performer, with credits under her belt not limited to but including The Wasp and the West End smash hit Emilia. If you haven’t seen it already, then WHY NOT?! We spoke to her about weeing and being wary of high hedges. Two staples of life advice. DISCLAIMER: Yes, we do say it's the Episode 16 at the start of the show, but that's just a lie so we...
Ahir Shah
May 03, 2019 00:01 - 48 minutes - 27.8 MBEPISODE FOURTEEN! AMAZING! This week comedian, writer and general vaper, Ahir Shah joins Beth and Helen to discuss crying, dressing and smoking (which we would never recommend, but feel free to make up your own mind...) Follow Ahir on Twitter right here! https://twitter.com/AhirShah .............................................................................. Follow the show on Twitter https://twitter.com/rulesforlifepod and Instagram www.instagram.com/rulesforlifepod Beth on Twitter h...
Jonah Hauer-King
April 25, 2019 23:57 - 47 minutes - 27.3 MBUnlucky for some, but not for you guys... it's Episode 13! This week's guest is the wonderful and incredibly talented Jonah Hauer-King. He recently starred in Little Women for the BBC, Old Boys, and A Dog's Way Home, and is soon to be seen gracing your television screens in new WWII series World On Fire. Jonah talks to us about how he gets dressed (ooh er) and what it is absolutely ESSENTIAL you eat after lunch. Follow Jonah on Instagram: jonahhauerking Follow the show on Twitter and In...
Nat Luurtsema
April 17, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBIt's the 12 days of Podcasting, and this week's treat is Nat Luurtsema! Nat is a brilliant (BAFTA nominated) writer and comedian and podcast guest who told us about her dislike of dicks (rude people. Sorry, Dad.) and her LOVE of buying dresses on the cheaps. A woman we can all aspire to be. Follow Nat on Twitter https://twitter.com/natluurtsema and instagram https://www.instagram.com/natluurtsema AND don't be a dick and check out her website http://www.natluurtsema.com ....................
Nat Luurtsema
April 17, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBIt's the 12 days of Podcasting, and this week's treat is Nat Luurtsema! Nat is a brilliant (BAFTA nominated) writer and comedian and podcast guest who told us about her dislike of dicks (rude people. Sorry, Dad.) and her LOVE of buying dresses on the cheaps. A woman we can all aspire to be. Follow Nat on Twitter https://twitter.com/natluurtsema and instagram https://www.instagram.com/natluurtsema AND don't be a dick and check out her website http://www.natluurtsema.com ....................
Tom Rosenthal
April 10, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBIt's Episode 11 and we've got the one and only TOM ROSENTHAL! God he's good isn't he! Tom is a singer, musician and song writer and Dad and nice man. He came to chat to us in our podcast office about his rules for life, which including asking people what they thought about pigeons and watching women give birth. We LOVED it to say the least. Follow Tom on Twitter https://twitter.com/tomrosenthal and instagram https://www.instagram.com/tomrosenthal1 and get tickets to his upcoming live sh...
Danielle Vitalis
April 03, 2019 00:01 - 50 minutes - 29.1 MBEPISODE NUMBER TEN and our guest this week is DANIELLE VITALIS from off the telly! Danielle is a real rising star who's been in all sorts, she has. Most recently starred in Soon Gone: A Windrush Chronicle on BBC4, Timewasters on ITV2 and is also in the new female sketch show for Comedy Central with our Beth! They do say it's not what you know, it's who you know, and Danielle knows Beth, so... Danielle spoke to us about farting in public and being a better person. Not that the two are mutu...
Maddie Rice
March 26, 2019 20:51 - 48 minutes - 28 MBThis week we have the WHOPPING Maddie Rice on the show. Maddie recently featured in the new series of Phoebe Waller Bridge's 'Fleabag' as the needy waitress. Someone we can all relate to. She also wrote and starred in her own one woman show 'Pickle Jar' and is in the upcoming female sketch show for ComedyCentral with our very own Beth! Maddie spoke to us about making this year the year of something and why she doesn't like the colour of washing up liquid. Both life affirming and dead weird....
Matthew Steer
March 20, 2019 13:04 - 1 hour - 36 MBThis week's guest is the wonderful and talented actor Matthew Steer! He's been in everything from Les Mis, to SuperBob to playing 'Monk on Fire' in The Last Kingdom. The role of a lifetime. He tells us all about his anxiety induced rules and why he always carries a lint roller. Have a listen and give us a like and subscribe! Matt on Twitter https://twitter.com/matt_steer and instagram https://www.instagram.com/mdsteer/?hl=en ..................................................................
Antonio Aakeel
March 13, 2019 00:01 - 39 minutes - 22.6 MBYou lucky blighters are in for a treat with our frankly perfect seventh episode.Beth and Helen are joined by the super charming and funny Antonio Aakeel, who offers some pearls of wisdom ranging from the meaning of success all the way to the heights of cookie dough. It's his first podcast (of many, we're sure) and he knocks it out of the park. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/rulesforlifepod and Instagram www.instagram.com/rulesforlifepod and Antonio on Twitter https://twitter.com/An...
Nicola Wren
March 06, 2019 00:01 - 43 minutes - 24.8 MBIt’s Episode Six and this week we chat to the wonderful Nicola Wren about how she lives her life (what else?!). Tune in for some high quality chat. Nicola is a writer and actress. Her latest show, Martin, will be at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. Follow her (not literally) here: https://twitter.com/WrenNicola Like, subscribe and tell all your enemies and their mums to give us five stars because that'll really teach us a lesson. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/rulesforli...
Eros Vlahos
February 27, 2019 00:01 - 53 minutes - 32.5 MBEpisode 5 and feelin’ alive! This week, we speak to (no longer child) actor, film maker and director Eros Vlahos! Oh he’s been in all sorts he has, from Game of Thrones, to Da Vinci’s Demons to Nanny McPhee. All very gritty roles, we’re sure you’ll agree. Eros tells us all about what to do at the first signs of war, and how to wear a hat with confidence. It’s a right royal knees up. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/rulesforlifepod and Instagram www.instagram.com/rulesforlifepod and f...
Esther Smith
February 20, 2019 00:01 - 46 minutes - 26.4 MBEpisode 4 and we’re STILL GOING STRONG! Take that, Dad! This week, we talk to the coolest chick in our podcasting office, actress Esther Smith, off of BBC’s Cuckoo and Uncle. We had such a lovely chat, and Beth wants to be her. What more do you need to know. Jump in and have a cold, outdoor swim with us. Like, subscribe and tell all your friends and your mum. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/rulesforlifepod and Instagram www.instagram.com/rulesforlifepod Follow Esther on Twitter http...
Holli Dempsey
February 13, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBThis week Beth and Helen talk to the prolific actress that we all wanna be, Holli Dempsey about her rules for life. Holli is best known for her roles in Ricky Gervais' Derek and Ice Cream Girls and can currently be seen playing Emily Lacey in the critically acclaimed Harlots, S1&2 out NOW! Follow us on Twitter and instagram to keep up-to-date with all the gosshttps://twitter.com/rulesforlifepod www.instagram.com/rulesforlifepod Follow Holli on Twitter https://twitter.com/HolliDee Instagram h...
Pierre Novellie
February 06, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBWe've made it to episode TWO! Thanks for sticking with us. This week we have acclaimed stand up comedian Pierre Novellie sharing his rules about Full English breakfasts, being an immigrant and his lack of trust in baristas. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram https://twitter.com/rulesforlifepod www.instagram.com/rulesforlifepod Follow Pierre on Twitter https://twitter.com/pierrenovellie and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pierrenovellie/ ..............................................
Beth & Helen
January 29, 2019 20:40 - 52 minutes - 30 MBWe-he-hell! It’s EPISODE ONE of RULES FOR LIFE with Beth & Helen! The new podcast on the block. This week you get to hear OUR rules for life, you lucky boys. We gift our listeners with our poignant and life changing rules on waffles, garlic bread and everyone being an arsehole. But not all at the same time. Featuring actress/writer Beth Rylance and writer/producer Helen Simmons, you’ll have a right old knees up. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram https://twitter.com/rulesforlifepod ww...
Rules for Life: Teaser
January 20, 2019 23:35 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBBeth and Helen present their brand new podcast, Rules for Life! Available every Wednesday from 30th January 2019. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @rulesforlifepod Beth on Twitter @beth_rylance and instagram @thebethrylance Helen on Twitter and instagram @helensimmons8 Edited and produced by the brilliant Eliot Fallows @EliotJFallows See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.