BBC Radio Podcasts from GrownUpLand
78. Are we grown ups yet?
The sass and silliness of the final two series in one handy podcast
77. Do I have to miss the good old days? Ft. Mae Martin
GrownUpLand's time on the BBC is at an end, feeling nostalgic?
76. Do I have to learn how to cook? Ft. Ed Gamble
Plenty of food for thought in this episode
75. Do I have to be good with money? Ft. Maisie Adam & Iona Bain
Managing money is hard in the best of times, let alone during a pandemic
74. Looking for hope in lockdown ft. Isy Suttie
Keep calm > don't lose hope > listen to podcasts
73. Do I have to find 'the one'? Ft. Deborah Frances-White
Finding and keeping lifelong love is one heck of a challenge
72. Do I have to like myself? Ft. Ellen Jones
Self-esteem is mysterious, fleeting and vital to every decision we make
71. Do I have to convince people I'm right? Ft. Grace Campbell
It's easy to get tangled in a world wide web of your own making when arguing online
70. GrownUpLand in Lockdown ft. Dr Chris Smith & Dr Kat McClenaghan
We have to stay at home to protect others. How can we stay happy, healthy and safe?
69. Do I have to party less? Ft. Michael Odewale
As we get older, going out and getting lit sinks lower on the priority list
68. Do I have to be a good housemate? Ft. Alex Edelman
The gang wonders how to avoid passive aggression, fights and house share cheese theft.
67. Do I have to get married? Ft. Bobby Mair
The gang discuss whether they feel pressure to tie the knot, or not.
We're back baby!
Sophie, Heidi, Ned and Steve want to tell you all about the series to come.
66. Christmas Special
Pod bless us, everyone!
65. Change
Life is a continuous adjustment to ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
64. Art
From paint splatters to sculpture to how to chat someone up in a gallery.
63. Heartbreak
There is little worse than heartbreak. Those who know, know.
62. Stereotypes
Download to hear a bunch of snowflakes talk about their feelings and opinions. Typical.
61. Hair
We've all had a bad hair day. We shall overcomb.
60. Creativity
Some say the creative adult is the child who survived.
59. Anxiety
'Don't worry be happy'? It's really not as easy as that.
58. Intoxication
Delving into our complicated relationships with drink and drugs.
57. Apocalypse
The world will end eventually. So what's the point of anything?
56. TV
We're living in the golden age of television, apparently.
55. Body Image
What does body image really mean and how can we develop a healthy one?
54. Politics
The political scene has never been more entertaining but we've never been so divided.
53. Books
Reading books can open doors to other worlds and reflect the one we live in.
52. Magic
Now that we're grown ups, it may seem like there's less magic in the world.
51. Class
Superficial perceptions of your social class can affect your life in important ways.
50. University
Uni is the place to go for friendships, essays, booze and near-bankruptcy.
49. Rejection
Being rejected isn't a nice feeling, but it shapes who we become.
48. Stuff
In our materialistic world, we surround ourselves with shiny things to make us happy.
47. Jealousy
Insecurities can turn even the kindest person into a green-eyed monster.
46. Languages
Language shapes the world around us and opens doors to far-flung cultures.
45. Arguments
From tiffs to barneys to blazing rows, arguments are a staple of life.
44. The Brain
It's the squishy thing in our head that makes us do brilliant (and stupid) things
43. Hobbies
In a world that wants you to work work work, leisure time can feel elusive.
42. Siblings
Siblings, the combination of a best friend and a pain in the neck.
41. Beginnings
The gang explores the idea of starting points, debuts and second chances.
GrownUpLand is back!
GrownUpLand is back with new names and new voices!
Best of... Going Through the Emotions
Bisha K Ali, Mae Martin, Bobby Friction, Ned Sedgwick discuss ‘emotions’.
Best of... Adventures in GrownUpLand
Bisha K Ali, Mae Martin, Bobby Friction, Ned Sedgwick and guests discuss ‘adventure’.
Best of... Survival in GrownUpLand
Mae Martin, Bisha K Ali, Ned Sedgwick, Ed Night and Cariad Lloyd discuss ‘survival’.
40. The Past
The past should teach us how to do better in the future, but not everyone got that memo.
39. Sleep
It happens in the bedroom, it's really nice with a partner and we don't get enough of it.
38. School
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... it was the strangest of times.
37. Chilling Out
With buzzing phones and shiny screens all around us, true relaxation is hard to achieve.
36. Movies
Mae, Ned and guest host Athena Kugblenu are joined by Radio 1's movie man Ali Plumb.
35. Animals
If all else fails, there will always be dogs.
34. Exercise
With pressure to obtain the perfect body, it's impossible to live up to expectations.
33. The News
Mae, Ned and guest host Daniella Isaacs figure out how to consume news in a healthy way.
32. Selfishness
Mae and guests try to figure out when selfishness is okay and when it can be damaging.
31. Identity
However we define ourselves we all like to feel unique.
30. Music
At our highest and lowest moments music is always there for us.
29. Trust
In a world of 'post-truth' politics, the gang figure out who, or what, they can trust.
28. Christmas
Merry Podmas from your GrownUpLand pals!
27. Spirituality
Finally, the GrownUpLand podcast attempts to solve the meaning of life.
26. Fashion
From London to Paris to Milan, it's the must-have podcast this season.
25. Friendship
They say friends are the family you choose, so you'd better choose wisely.
24. Cool
It's something we'd all like to be, but the more we try, the harder it is to achieve.
23. Guilt
Guilt is something that comes, goes and can hang around for a long time.
22. Confidence
Whether we're dating, working or trying to drag ourselves out of bed, confidence is key.
21. Parents
From sex toy discoveries to overbearing advice, relationships with parents can be tricky.
We’re coming back!
The GrownUpLand lot are back! Here’s Mae giving you a flavour of the new series to come.
20. Festivals
What makes music festivals so special for some and so loathsome for others?
19. Anger
How do we best deal with our anger? What forms can it take? Is 'hanger' an actual thing?
18. Toxic Masculinity
How, and why, does masculinity turn toxic? What does it actually mean to be a man?
17. Sex
Does sex warrant the feeling of shame we often attach to it?
16. Fear
How does fear shape our everyday lives?
15. Travelling
What can travelling bring to our lives?
14. Activism
What kind of action can effect change? How can we do our bit?
13. Happiness
What does it mean to be happy?
12. Food
What is the future of food? How do we navigate modern wellness culture?
11. Lying
When is it ethical to lie to someone? How can we tell when someone is deceiving us?
10. Going Out
Life is more stressful than ever, so how do people unwind these days?
9. The Future
Will robots rule the earth? Is virtual reality better than actual reality?
8. Role Models
What qualities should we be looking for in a role model?
7. Generation Lonely
Are we facing a loneliness epidemic? Is loneliness the same as being alone?
6. Swiping Right
How are dating apps changing our love lives? Is single life underrated?
5. Money Talks
Can money buy happiness? Should we save it, spend it or just try not to think about it?
4. Living It Up
What makes for a bearable housemate? Is a houseboat the solution to all of our problems?
3. GrownUps Behaving Badly
What’s considered good manners these days?
2. When I'm a Grown Up...
How do we keep on track with our hopes and dreams? How do we find true career fulfilment?
1. Inking Big
How many tattoos are too many? Will they still look good when you're 78?
Welcome to GrownUpLand
What does it really take to be a grown up? How will you know when you are one?