Moving seamlessly on to hip replacements (with Michael Ball)

About this episode

The episode features discussions on various topics including hip replacements and a guest appearance by Michael Ball discussing his new album.

There are some public service announcements to kick off today’s podcast, so make sure your ears are pricked! Jane and Fi also cover young George Clooney, appearance discourse, period ads, more tummy time (unfortunately), and, of course, saucepan lids. Plus, performer Michael Ball discusses his upcoming album 'Glow'. Recommendations in today's podcast: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout and Helen Garner's collection of diaries 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: Michael Ball

Topics covered

• hip replacements
• public service announcements
• celebrity discourse
• book recommendations
• music
• society

Keywords

• hip replacements
• Michael Ball
• book recommendations
• celebrity discourse
• public service announcements

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acast, The Times

Books & works: Glow, Olive Kitteridge, Interpreter of Maladies, The Later Years

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