Aibu? Podcast

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah discuss a rather indecent proposal posed by a forum user, which elicited some brilliant (and rather surprising) responses. A classic thread reveals some mind-blowing inside trade secrets (did you know that strippers wear the comfiest shoes?), and our hosts asked Mumsnet users to imagine what would happen if AIBU? were taken over by the royal family. Plus guest Andi Oliver tells us why she's a convert to CBT oil and we also learn what kind of entertainment Prince Charles has at his birthday parties...and believe us when we say, it's not what you think.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming up in the next episode of the AIBU? podcast, guest Andi Oliver tells us why Prince Charles throws the most boring parties, Lucy and Aasmah ponder a VERY indecent proposal, and we revisit a classic thread which reveals some mind-blowing inside trade secrets. We also asked Mumsnet users to ponder what the royal family might ask on the AIBU? Talk board...and they didn't disappoint with their suggestions. FULL EPISODE OUT A WEEK TODAY   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, comedian Nick Helm joins Lucy and Aasmah to give some, often furious, adjudications on a series of AIBU? threads, while also managing to bring Nick Knowles into the proceedings, somehow. Our hosts also have the customary rifle through the classics section and delight in some of the terrible excuses people have received over the years (when we say 'excuses', we mean 'porkies'). This includes the time someone was late for work because their hamster was 'having a lie-in'. They also empathise with the nightmare that is seemingly sentient household goods that know exactly how to send us into a tailspin of rage, and read some, frankly, eye-watering stories of home beauty disasters. Apparently, there were A LOT of women walking around with egg in their hair as teenagers.Be warned, this episode gets a bit sweary, so maybe not a listen for the school run.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this sneak peek of episode eight, guest Nick Helm gives a most definitive verdict on food in the cinema. Plus, Lucy and Aasmah have the time of their lives looking through an AIBU? thread chock-full of the worst excuses they've ever heard, and despair over users' so called 'time-saving devices' (that definitely have it in for them).Tune in to the full episode, out next week.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Aasmah and Lucy inspect more classic AIBU? threads and celebrate some fantastic creative writing by its users, as they imagine what the forum would look like in the hands of their children. Here's a hint: it's utter carnage.We also hear some Trip Advisor reviews that would make you fear for the future of humankind if they weren’t so funny. And comedian and writer Angela Barnes provides some top class A-List adjudication and shares her healthy interest in nuclear bunkers. Probably not suitable for the kids, as there's some adult content.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah relive some classic threads from AIBU's bountiful history. In doing so, they explore the man-flu phenomenon - specifically the noise made by Aasmah's husband to garner sympathy (spoiler alert: it doesn't work). The duo also reminisce about the time a wedding guest was asked for more money by a disgruntled bride, which led to the birth of the legendary Mumsnet catch phrase 'Cancel the cheque!'. Lucy finds out that her opinion may not be popular when it comes to the giving of pocket money, and this week's A-List Adjudicator is comedian Grainne McGuire, who provides some definitive answers about false teeth, ironing boards and where to go on a day out.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oh good grief, how long is this going to go on for? In today's episode Lucy and Aasmah discuss what happened when someone on the forum asked: AIBU? to ask what you could say in both a traffic jam AND during sex? Needless to say, there are hilarious results which are definitely not for ears of the young and innocent variety.The thread about spirit animals also came under tough scrutiny and our hosts compared themselves to an over enthusiastic puppy and an angry parrot - you decide which is which. This episode's A-list adjudicator comes in the form of comic Lou Sanders, who proves herself to be the epitome of levelheadedness, even when not offered an alternative to dairy - which, in this day and age, is no mean feat.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode; Lucy and Aasmah empathise with parents whose children ask the kind of questions that leave us speechless. From an interrogation about pin the tail on the donkey, to a request to actually see how babies are made, - you'll be laughing and cringing all at once. A thread about ridiculous rules at work made Lucy's blood boil and it just goes to show that the vast number of bosses shouldn't be in charge of other humans. Also, comedian and Bake Off maverick James Acaster gives his answer to the hottest questions as he takes up the mantle of A-List Adjudicator of the week - just don't ask him to help plan your wedding. This episode probably isn't appropriate for children, as there's a bit of fruity content and language - so maybe not for the school run!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Lucy and Aasmah take a trip down memory lane with legendary kid’s TV presenter Johnny Ball, who thinks people should be allowed to do whatever they want in their own home - a philosophy shared by Aasmah's neighbours - just pull the blind down! We also hear about Lucy's neighbour’s annoying chain.... ggrrrrrr.We hear all about some of theforum user’s hilarious annoyances perpetrated by others and the soberer subjectof school gate cliques and hierarchy is discussed.   Also, let us know inthe comments below who you would like to see as A-List Adjudicator of the week!Get involved in the discussion HERE: https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable AIBU Podcast, in association with Silent Pool Gin https://silentpooldistillers.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucy and Aasmah are back and thanks to the forum users have some new ideas on how to resign from a job, specifically when it can satisfy petty grievances... printing your boss' calendar of intimate appointments is the current favourite. We find out that Aasmah is actually posh, whilst Lucy isn't as posh as she thought she was and journalist, Tim Dowling is on-hand to give his definitive answers to some classic AIBU? threads, such as; sheep, curtains and whether £60 is a lot of money for a bra.AND we also find out which age you should buy the mattress that will 'see you out' ... gulp. Get involved HERE: https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable AIBU Podcast, in association with Silent Pool Gin https://silentpooldistillers.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 In the first episode of Am I Being Unreasonable? Lucy and Aasmah confess some questionable culinary habits off the back of a thread discussing ' what is the one thing you can eat on its own, even though others find it repulsive?'  ... did someone say onion on Rivita? One brilliant forum user talks about mourning the loss of her 20-year-old lady shave and Lucy describesa coat she has owned for 30 years and NEVER worn ... although in Aasmah's opinion the garment is a crime against clothing. If enough people ask in the comments, we will get Lucy to wear the offending article for a whole day. Plus, comedian and all-round good guy Mark Dolan provides some definitive answers to burning AIBU? threads,whilst spilling the beans on how men get away with not doing their share of the housework and putting us all off en suit bathrooms forever... just don't ask him to move a skeleton for you. Get involved in the conversation HERE: https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable

Mumsnet’s hit forum Am I Being Unreasonable? is spreading its wings with the release of a new podcast hosted by Lucy Porter and Aasmah Mir.AIBU? podcast takes inspiration from AIBU?’s trademark mix of social dilemmas, intensive discussion about how often to change your bra, and disagreement for the sake of it, each episode features Lucy and Aasmah discussing posts from the AIBU? board and attempting to come to sensible conclusions - with celebrity guests joining-in to pass judgement on a series of quickfire AIBU?s.Famous for its self-effacing tone, Am I Being Unreasonable? is Mumsnet’s most popular talk forum. Regular themes include bridezillas, bad parking, how many toddlers in a cafe is too many toddlers in a cafe, and whether or not to leave your husband because of how he stacks the dishwasher. And now the forum and it's wonderful users are celebrated in podcast form every fortnight with the AIBU Podcast, in association with Silent Pool Gin ... sounds more than reasonable to us!  See acast.c