Skip to main content
Are we better friends yet?

Are we better friends yet?

By Marcela Bovio and Dianne van Giersbergen

Welcome to the “Are we better friends yet?” podcast where vocalists and long time friends Marcela Bovio and Dianne van Giersbergen will try to deepen their -one might say- interesting friendship: they see eye to eye when it comes to music, but apart from that they think differently about almost everything! Join them on their journey and get ready for some good old banter!
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

Nostalgia

Are we better friends yet?Apr 26, 2024

00:00
01:32:40
Nostalgia

Nostalgia

Let’s break the rules! We said we never would, but in this episode about ‘Nostalgia’ we most def are going to talk about music! Music and much more! What memories do food, scent and flavor spark for us? What are the soundtracks to our lives and was everything really better when we were young(er). Let’s find out!

Apr 26, 202401:32:40
Setbacks and comebacks

Setbacks and comebacks

Who’s Harry!? And why did he decide to come out of hiding on that pinnacle moment? How do we feel about energy vampires? And hey, let’s talk open and honestly about our comebacks. That and more in this episode of ‘Are We Better Friends Yet'!

Feb 02, 202459:13
Sorry seems to be the hardest word

Sorry seems to be the hardest word

Who dated the real life Voldemort, who always needs to win the ‘who is right’ battle and what did PostNL do now to have Marcela and Dianne demand another apology? Listen to find out! Also for us to make our apologies to you for being offline for so long ;)

Dec 20, 202347:13
Off script

Off script

On their most random podcast episode yet, your favorite podcast hostesses pick up random topics to discuss with a random topic generator. What do Dianne and Marcela first notice in a guy? What are the most useful things that they own? Listen on to find out!

Jul 21, 202355:04
It's a kind of magic

It's a kind of magic

Get your potter glasses on and take a seat on the express because we’re going to magic town! Hear Marcela and Dianne talk about everything Potter, discover the recipe to actual magic on earth and be mesmerized by the future of magic of IA.

Jun 23, 202301:06:51
The art of interviewing

The art of interviewing

As front women of a whole lot of musical projects, our hostesses Dianne and Marcela have quite some experience giving interviews; and on this episode you get to hear all about it! Which questions can they no longer stand? And what are they still hoping to be asked? Listen on to find out!

May 05, 202357:11
Unrealistic inventions

Unrealistic inventions

Get ready for some top-notch silliness as our two hostesses let their imaginations loose and come up with the most unrealistic (but positively life changing) inventions. Silly brains FTW!

Feb 10, 202301:04:46
Challenge accepted!

Challenge accepted!

Who is now also a car mechanic, who is convinced she developed a lisp and who the F* is this Arjen guy? And on topic: what are our biggest challenges, do we rather fight or flee and what's the biggest challenge for starting musical entrepreneurship? It’s all in this episode!

Jan 27, 202349:10
And so this is Christmas

And so this is Christmas

In this last episode of 2022 your two favourite podcast hostesses discuss everything Christmas: food, family music, you name it! Happy holidays from us to you!

Dec 16, 202201:07:22
Sisters

Sisters

Does blood run thicker than water, or is the whole thing overrated? In this episode Dianne and Marcela talk about their sisters. From growing up together to their current relationships with their siblings.

Nov 25, 202201:09:52
Pets

Pets

Nothing beats a furry friend! In this episode Dianne and Marcela talk about their pets. Do cats rule and dogs drool? Are their pets second class citizens in their household? Or are they treated like family, or even royalty?? Listen on to find out!

Nov 11, 202201:07:38
Fashionista vs stylista

Fashionista vs stylista

Fashion, trends, designers, runways… Are Marcela and Dianne slaves to fashion, digging into the glossy magazines for the latest trends? Or do they march to the beat of their own drum when it comes to fashion? Listen on to find out!

Oct 07, 202256:16
She-E-O

She-E-O

She-E-O: if that doesn't say we mean business, then what does? In this episode, we'll let you in on how we run our musical endeavours and just how many steps there are to realising our dreams.

Sep 23, 202201:05:48
Adulting for dummies

Adulting for dummies

Dianne and Marcela talk about what adulting means! Being 25 for years must have it's perks! So we'd easily pass our adulthood test right? Listen on to find out!

Sep 09, 202201:28:10
The male species

The male species

Men! Are we able to live with them? Is chivalry still appreciated? And how about manscaping, shouldn’t that be a mandatory thing in every relationship? Let us girls give you our uncensored thoughts on the matter in this very first episode of season two!

Aug 26, 202201:09:13
16 personalities test - part 3

16 personalities test - part 3

We took our friendship to the next level! The recipe? 1 Saturday, 2 good friends, 1 pot of coffee, 1 bottle of champagne and the 16personalities.com test!

Hear us make our way through the questions, debate our visions and discuss the results over the course of 3 episodes.

Aug 12, 202254:54
16 personalities test - part 2

16 personalities test - part 2

We took our friendship to the next level! The recipe? 1 Saturday, 2 good friends, 1 pot of coffee, 1 bottle of champagne and the 16personalities.com test!

Hear us make our way through the questions, debate our visions and discuss the results over the course of 3 episodes.

Jul 29, 202201:02:59
16 personalities test - part 1

16 personalities test - part 1

We took our friendship to the next level! The recipe? 1 Saturday, 2 good friends, 1 pot of coffee, 1 bottle of champagne and the 16personalities.com test!

Hear us make our way through the questions, debate our visions and discuss the results over the course of 3 episodes.

Jul 15, 202201:02:21
Summer holiday

Summer holiday

Welcome to travel agency Bovio & van Giersbergen! Are you sure you want to book your holiday with us!? Give our double length episode a  listen and decide for yourselves if we would be up for the job of arranging your holiday!

Jul 01, 202201:31:19
Stressed out

Stressed out

We need a chill pill! In this episode, Dianne and Marcela talk about what stresses them out. Find out who works best under stress, who hates yoga, and why Dianne refuses to install updates on her phone. Get your double espresso ready and let's do this!

Jun 17, 202201:05:16
Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

Happy 25th Birthday Dianne! Here’s your renewed subscription to the 'Forever 25'-club! Let’s celebrate with champagne, tompoucen, honest stories about aging and of course the usual silly nonsense like how your handicap can help you again at least one extra year in life.

Jun 03, 202201:03:07
City life vs country life

City life vs country life

"Thank God I'm a country girl..." well one of us is, while the other  will always remain a city slicker! But who is which? Find out in this  episode while hearing another bunch of crazy stories such as how to  survive 'the Matrix',  finding the source of the internet and of course  the tale about the pigs that went skiing. Enjoy!

May 20, 202201:03:41
The gene pool

The gene pool

Which quirks have been passed onto us by our parents? Do we actually like the gene package we got from them? And what about this whole nature vs nurture thing? Marcela and Dianne tell you all about their thoughts on the matter in this episode, if they are not too busy spilling their beers that is...

Apr 29, 202201:17:32
Frightening encounters

Frightening encounters

Find out who flicked a tarantula of her knee, who had a wasp crawling in his ear and who almost amputated the dentist's fingers and why! Yes: fears, phobia and frightening encounters. We’ll tell you about them in this episode!

Apr 15, 202258:23
The covid-19 pandemic

The covid-19 pandemic

Uncle Co also paid a visit to out hosts! So it seems suitable to devote an episode to the pandemic of the past couple of years. Which of these two ladies got the 'rona? And what did Dianne and Marcela learn through the the ‘Covid-19 pandemic’ period? Check out the episode to find out!
Apr 08, 202255:05
Money money money

Money money money

Talking about money is taboo, but not if you're making a podcast! Marcela and Dianne open up about their spending, savings and apparent net worth! Learn why Marcela almost didn’t make it into this world, who of us is apparently a high roller on the digital market and who almost won millions in the national lottery.

Mar 18, 202201:01:16
Apps

Apps

Which apps can't you live without? In this episode, Dianne and Marcela tell you all about their most indispensable ones. Learn also about the most expensive wines they've scanned on Vivino, and the "let's-make-sure-I-don't-get-sued-for-music-plagarism" app.
Mar 04, 202201:01:23
Back to school

Back to school

We're going back to school! Dianne and Marcela dig deep into their school and education journeys, from the hardships of bullying to their most inspiring experiences and successes. 

Feb 18, 202201:01:28
Food

Food

Get ready to get hungry! Learn all about Dianne's and Marcela's favourite foods, their most horrible tour food experiences and the mysterious 'cow with 2 legs' sandwich.

Feb 04, 202251:54
Guilty pleasures and quirks

Guilty pleasures and quirks

A bit of pimple popping and a light case of OCD... After introducing themselves, Dianne and Marcela talk about their guilty pleasure and quirks. Who were their teenage boyband crushes? Listen on to find out!

Jan 21, 202244:29
Teaser

Teaser

A little hint of what our podcast is all about!

Jan 12, 202201:40