Menopausal rage against the smart speaker machine

About this episode

Jane and Fi discuss various topics including women's football and their next book club pick.

Welcome one and all! If you hear any bleeps in today's episode - don't be alarmed! It's just Jane. Jane and Fi chat avoiding car parks, compliment etiquette, and Fi being a little teapot. Plus, Nikki Doucet, CEO of the Women's Super League reflects on how far women's football has come and the 2025/26 season. 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/@OffAirWithJaneAndF 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.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jane, Fi

Guest: Nikki Doucet

Topics covered

• menopause
• women's football
• book club
• relationships
• entertainment

Keywords

• menopausal rage
• smart speaker
• women's football
• book club
• short stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women's Super League

Books & works: Interpreter of Maladies, The Later Years

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