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Fancy A Blether?

Fancy A Blether?

By Kirsty Taylor

Fancy A Blether? is the Edinburgh based cosy podcast of your dreams. If you love stories then this is the podcast for you. Join us every second Sunday as our host, Kirsty Taylor, delves into the lives of 'average joes'. Listening is the perfect way to cure your Sunday (or any other day of the week) scaries! Grab a blanket and your favourite warm drink and listen to Kirsty chat to people from all walks of life in her cosy little living room. To follow along with all things FAB and get the scoop on Edinburgh's underrated spots follow us on Instagram or Tiktok (@fancyablether)
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Fancy A Blether?Feb 15, 2021

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Cultural Differences with Marta Calder

Cultural Differences with Marta Calder

This week Kirsty is chatting to Marta Calder about the difference between living in Aberdeen and Milan, choosing to change degrees and growing up with dual citizenship. You can check out Marta on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB head to ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ or ⁠our website⁠. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening.


Gem of the City: August_21

Charity of the Week: Scottish SPCA

Poem of the Week: 'Threshold' by Jackie Kay

Coorie In Essential: Lap desk


Oct 15, 202338:27
Mindful Photography with Anastasia Fasta

Mindful Photography with Anastasia Fasta

This week Kirsty is chatting to Anastasia Fasta all about mindful photography, creativity, life in Edinburgh and much more. You can check Anastasia out on Instagram (@fasta_photograph) and her website. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas), TikTok (@storiesandstanzas) or our website (www.storiesandstanzas.com). Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. 


Charity of the Week: Woodland Trust

Gem of the City: Artisan Pasta Maker

Poem of the Week: 'Autumn Compensations' by Helen Cruickshank




Oct 08, 202341:45
Hypnotherapy and Generational Trauma with Tyra Lee

Hypnotherapy and Generational Trauma with Tyra Lee

This week Kirsty is chatting to Tyra Lee all about hypnotherapy, moving to Edinburgh during lockdown, generational trauma, and much more! You can check out Tyra Lee on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Check out our sister podcast: Conceptual Conversations for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday! Charity of the Week: Vintage Vibes Poem of the Week: 'Monument' by Katy Ewing


Sep 24, 202349:21
Stories of Scotland: How The Fringe Came To Be
Sep 10, 202321:32
Being a Woman in STEM with Karisma Kapur
Aug 23, 202340:24
International Affairs with Kristen Callais

International Affairs with Kristen Callais

This week Kirsty is chatting to Kristen Callais all about international affairs, impact of cultures on daily life routines and much more. You can check out Kristen on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB head to InstagramTikTok or our website. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Check out our sister podcast: Small Talk for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday!


Gem of the City: Mor Bakehouse

Charity of the Week: Four Square

Poem of the Week: 'To Edinburgh' by Valerie Gillies

Coorie In Essential: Headspace


Aug 07, 202352:38
The Story of Benandonner (The Giant)
Aug 02, 202321:58
Avoiding Advocacy Burnout with Vivek Santayana
Jul 23, 202301:04:12
Solo: Vulnerability is Strength

Solo: Vulnerability is Strength

In this week's episode on the pod's 3 year anniversary (!!!!) Kirsty gets vulnerable with you and share some recent inner thoughts and life musings. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episodes every 2nd Sunday and keep your eyes peeled on Spotify for Small Talk's return next weekend!!


Gem of the City: Neighbourgood Market

Poem of the Week: 'Edinburgh' by Margot Rober Adamson

Charity of the Week: Make a Wish UK

Jun 18, 202339:06
Location and Innovation with Rajaa Monnapillai

Location and Innovation with Rajaa Monnapillai

This week Kirsty chats with Rajaa all about the importance of location in life; how different places mindsets and cultures have impacted his thinking and much more! To check out Rajaa you can head to Instagram! To follow along with all things FAB head to InstagramTikTok and our website and don't forget to share, leave a review and follow/subscribe!


Gem of the City: Kalpna

Poem of the Week: 'Relax, Calm Down' by Kirsty Taylor

Charity of the Week: Scottish Refugee Council

May 28, 202301:00:09
Kiwi in Edinburgh with Bailey McCormack
May 21, 202301:02:59
Prioritising Wellness with Lori Owen
May 07, 202352:39
Gentrification and Childhood Dreams with Jessica Widner
Apr 23, 202301:09:43
Stories of Scotland
Apr 09, 202348:24
Season 6 Trailer!

Season 6 Trailer!

We are back and we have a big rebrand for you, listen to this to find out what Fancy A Blether? is going to be all about this season!

Apr 02, 202301:10
Full Circle Moment with Ana Tagliati

Full Circle Moment with Ana Tagliati

This week the guest in Kirsty's cosy living room is Ana Tagliati - fellow podcast host. They delve into what its really like to move from Brazil to Scotland, how to make your own community in a new place and many of the other nuances of life. To keep up with Ana you can head to Instagram (@thebrazilianpovpodcast) and you can check out her podcast: The Brazilian Point of View (Kirsty was recently on an ep!). To follow along with all things FAB and get insider tips into the underrated places of Edinburgh and cosy recs head to Instagram or TikTok (@fancyablether) and check out our newly updated website (fancyablether.com). Don't forget to share, follow/subscribe and leave a review!


Gem of the City: Blackford Pond

Poem of the Week: 'Charity Shops of Stockbridge' by Jane Griffiths

Charity Highlight: Edinburgh Food Project

Apr 02, 202358:45
The Subtle World of Hustle Culture 2.0 with Natasha Kisseroudis
Mar 14, 202301:04:58
Creative Burnout
Feb 20, 202344:26
Adult ADHD with Nicole Alexis
Feb 06, 202301:11:08
Moving from Perth to Perth with Maisie
Jan 23, 202301:08:21
My Love Affair With Edinburgh
Jan 09, 202348:50
Small Talk: Comparing Spotify Wrapped's
Dec 12, 202230:23
Small Talk: Our Karen Stories

Small Talk: Our Karen Stories

This week Kirsty and Naomi their very own Karen stories but of course they have to begin by giving the longest life update you may have ever heard! To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! New episodes out every Monday, subscribe so you never miss one.

Nov 14, 202250:28
Solo: Quarter Life Crisis
Nov 07, 202234:14
Small Talk: Travel Nightmares

Small Talk: Travel Nightmares

This week Kirsty and Naomi are discussing travel nightmares as well as naturally delving into a little late night delirium chat. To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! New episodes out every Monday, subscribe so you never miss one.

Oct 31, 202248:45
Small Talk: Personal Finances

Small Talk: Personal Finances

This week Kirsty and Naomi are discussing the weird and wild concept that is personal finances as well as naturally delving into capitalism. To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! New episodes out every Monday, subscribe so you never miss one.

Oct 10, 202227:54
Turbulent Timelines with Amy Hubbuck

Turbulent Timelines with Amy Hubbuck

This week Kirsty is chatting to Amy Hubbuck about recognising and accepting your own timeline in life. As well as what it was like to live in Russia during a pandemic, returning to the UK in a pandemic and how to priortise yourself in your twenties. You can find Amy on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB on Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe!

What I'm Engaging With: 'Last One at the Party' by Bethany Clift 

Charity of the Week: Young Women's Trust 

Poetry of the Week: 'As long as you're moving forward' by Kelly the Poet 

Small Business Spotlight: Journeys Made

Oct 04, 202245:12
Small Talk: Identity

Small Talk: Identity

This week Kirsty and Naomi are discussing the weird and wild concept that is identity as well as naturally delving into discussing identity crises. To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! New episodes out every Monday, subscribe so you never miss one.

Sep 26, 202233:53
Priortise Your Mental Health With Jainaba Sillah
Sep 19, 202234:26
Small Talk: We're Back - Recap Episode!

Small Talk: We're Back - Recap Episode!

This week Kirsty and Naomi are catching up on all things life, pop culture, recent news and more! An episode you won't want to miss. To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe! New episodes out every Monday, subscribe so you never miss one. 

Sep 12, 202231:55
Summer of Trains Recap

Summer of Trains Recap

Kirsty is back for the much awaited Summer of Trains recap and boy is it a good one! To follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review (on Spotify it only takes 3 taps), share and follow/subscribe!


What I'm Engaging With: 'How To Kill Your Family' by Bella Mackie 

Charity of the Week: Keep Scotland Beautiful

Poetry of the Week: 'Learning to Travel' by Julene Tripp Weaver

Small Business Spotlight: Harton Home 


Interrail Essentials: Neck fan, Osprey rucksack, Face spray, Kindle 

Sep 05, 202248:38
Small Talk ft Naveen Griffiths: Worst Restaurant Experiences

Small Talk ft Naveen Griffiths: Worst Restaurant Experiences

Today Naomi is joined by her good friend and digital artist Naveen (Instagram @nya_iv) reliving their worst restaurant experiences. What terrible things have you experienced when you've gone out expecting a nice meal? Let us know by leaving a comment/review or connecting with us on social media @fancyablether

Aug 04, 202234:16
Small Talk with Naomi: First Festival Experience

Small Talk with Naomi: First Festival Experience

While Kirsty is enjoying her Summer of Trains, Naomi is taking over at FAB HQ! This week she is talking about her experience at her first ever festival: the good, the bad and the culturally appropriative. To check out her vlog of this experince head over to her Youtube Channel (Majestic Mayhem). And don't forget to follow along with all things FAB on Instagram, Tik Tok and on or website! Please subscribe, share and leave us a review.

Jul 28, 202240:02
Small Talk IRL in London!
Jul 11, 202228:51
Small Talk: Summer of Trains
Jul 04, 202236:51
Small Talk: Stop Commercialising Pride
Jun 20, 202247:22
Figuring It All Out with Kiara Carter
Jun 13, 202234:34
Small Talk: Do you like Documentaries?
Apr 25, 202250:36
Staying Mentally Fit as a Student Athlete with Hilary Asher
Apr 18, 202243:05
Small Talk: Does Spring make you excited for the rest of the year?
Apr 11, 202227:05
Part Two: Social Media - We Can't Live With It, We Can't Live Without It with Ana Tagliati

Part Two: Social Media - We Can't Live With It, We Can't Live Without It with Ana Tagliati

This week Kirsty is chatting with Ana Tagliati for part two of a series all about the complicated relationship Gen Z and some millenials have with social media. Part one is all about the joyous childhood we had before social media wreaked havock on our teen years. In this episode we delve into how that has impacted our current relationship with social media. As well as what it is that truly makes us love and hate social media all at the same time. You can find Ana on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube. You can also check out her podcast: 'The Brazilian Point of View' here. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to follow/subscribe, leave a review and reshare the episode! Remember to check out part one on Ana's podcast here. 

What I'm Engaging With: The Paris Connection

Small Business of the Week: 5th Season Vintage 

Poem of the Week: 'We're All Afraid of the Dark' by Lohansa J. Widyaratne

Charity of the Week: YoungMinds

Apr 04, 202255:36
Small Talk: Fragility, Womanhood and Intersectionality
Mar 28, 202248:38
Sisterhood Style with Carly Adair

Sisterhood Style with Carly Adair

This week Kirsty is chatting with the lovely Carly Adair about female led community, being in your twenties and podcasting! Head to wherever you listen to podcasts to listen. To follow along with Carly head to instagram and TikTok. You can also check out her podcast here! Follow along with all things FAB on instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave a review, share and follow/subscribe! 

What I'm Engaging With: Below Deck

Small Business Spotlight: Wild Orange Tree

Poem of the Week: 'Lonely Hearts Still Burn' by Shelby Thames

Charity of the Week: Mosaic Global Ukraine Effort 

What Carly is Engaging With: TikTok - Hannah Harrell, Victoria Paris 

Mar 21, 202245:08
Small Talk: An International Women's Day Reality Check

Small Talk: An International Women's Day Reality Check

Kirsty and Naomi begin this episode in true chaotic energy and naturally then dive straight into important topic topics such as what it means to be a woman, intersectionality and the importance of rights. This week as it's International Women's Day we are shouting out Women's Aid, and we also want to encourage people to continue to raise awareness and donate to Choose Love's Ukraine appeal. To follow with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to leave us a review (you can now review on Spotify!), follow/subscribe and share the episode (tag us when you do!) 

Mar 07, 202250:47
The Power of Community with Mady Maio

The Power of Community with Mady Maio

This week Kirsty is chatting to entrepeneur - Mady Maio. Mady and Kirsty chat about the power of community, co-founding an app, co-hosting a successful podcast, killing the YouTube game and much more! To keep up with Mady head to her instagram and YouTube. You can also listen to Okay Sis here and download Camber here. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to follow/subscribe, share the episode, leave a review and tune in next Monday for a new episode of Small Talk with Naomi!


Choose Love Emergency Campaign for Ukraine 

IG accounts that give ways to help and explain whats happening in Ukraine: hey.i.am.vika, divchata__, so.informed, mosheh

What I'm Engaging With: 'The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle' by Sophie Green, 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama 

Small Business of the Week: I AM & CO 

Poem of the Week: 'She knew that' by The Poetry Bandit 

Charity of the Week: Planned Parenthood

What Mady is Engaging With: Glossier Dry Oil

Feb 28, 202201:04:17
Small Talk: What reality TV show would you go on?

Small Talk: What reality TV show would you go on?

This week Kirsty and Naomi are talking about which reality tv show they would go on and why. Let us know in the ig comments which show you'd choose, would you be the next Too Hot to Handle star or would you rather be coupled up in Love is Blind? To follow along with all things FAB head to instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to share this episode, follow/subscribe and tune in next week! 


Feb 21, 202232:17
Poetic Empathy With Ariel Tsai

Poetic Empathy With Ariel Tsai

This week Kirsty is chatting to poet Ariel Tsai all about poetic empathy, what it truly means to be thriving, their shared love of language and how to become more empathetic. You can find Ariel's work on Instagram, TikTok and Twitch, you can also find her recent book: 'Narcissus' here. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to follow/subscribe, share the episode, leave a review and tune in next Monday for a new episode of Small Talk with Naomi! 

What I'm Engaging With: The Bird in the Bamboo Cage 

Small Business of the Week: The Alpha Loft 

Poem of the Week: 'At First' by Amanda Gorman 

Charity of the Week: Tzu Chi UK 

What Ariel is Engaging With: Twitch

Feb 14, 202250:51
Small Talk: The Importance of Consent
Feb 07, 202231:09
Elle Woods Is A Romantacised Fantasy with Ana Tagliati

Elle Woods Is A Romantacised Fantasy with Ana Tagliati

This week Kirsty is chatting with Ana Tagliati all about what it's really like to work in law, living with celiac disease, being Brazilian and the importance of your mental health. You can find Ana on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube. You can also check out her podcast: 'The Brazilian Point of View' here. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website. Don't forget to follow/subscribe, leave a review and reshare the episode! Check out my episode with Ana all about being Scottish here. 

What I'm Engaging With: Gossip Girl Reboot 

Small Business of the Week: Studio Emma 

Poem of the Week: 'Sisters' by Rupi Kaur 

Charity of the Week: UNICEF

What Ana is Engaging With: Gossip Girl (OG) and 'Untamed' by Glennon Doyle 

Jan 31, 202237:41
Small Talk: Interior Design Dillemas
Jan 17, 202236:26