About this episode

Mark Foster joins Jane and Fi to discuss his career and memoir while covering a range of eclectic topics.

It's Thursday, which means it's the end of our week and, by God, we've covered some ground: kitchen roll, offal, the joys of Writtle, extra-strong pegs, the gradient of a Fab, Terry nappies, wife carrying, and vaginal oestrogen. We've covered it all - and Eve has learnt so much. The bi-generational conversation continues today. Fi's back on Monday and normal programming will resume. Plus, Olympic swimmer Mark Foster discusses his career, coming out, and his memoir 'My Double Life'. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/ Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri.  You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi Our new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jane, Fi

Guest: Mark Foster

Topics covered

• Olympic swimming
• coming out
• memoir
• bi-generational conversation
• cultural discussions
• entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Times

Books & works: My Double Life, Interpreter of Maladies, The Later Years

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