THE QUACK

The Quack highlights the funny side of life. It features posts about the ups and downs of dating, failed moments, and conversations with friends, told by cat-less Mary, a 33-year-old author living in Oxford. Visit | TheQuack.blog Instagram | @marynewnhamwrites

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Episodes

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024

Cats have mastered the subtle art of not giving a f***. 
 
Last week I looked after Enzo...This is the story of how I went a little crazy. 

AMSTERDAM: A FRIENDSHIP TEST

Monday Jun 17, 2024

Monday Jun 17, 2024

When Hermione opened her egg sandwich on the Eurostar, I was reminded of why I don't do group holidays.
 
A story about a girls' trip to Amsterdam. (Skip Intro 2:08)

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024

If the partner’s number is higher than the other, then they get their way...
 
A discussion with Sex Ed Tom about relationship strategies...

Monday Jun 10, 2024

Gran Pat was dragged from her gin and crossword to do the judging. She moved from castle to castle, whilst smoking a cigarette.
 
A childhood memory of when my grandmother judged the family sandcastle competition in Cornwall. 

CAN YOU PULL OFF YOUR NAME?

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024

“Everyone always forgets the tzatziki,” Oliver said, very proud of himself.
 
This week it's Hermione's 32nd birthday, and under the grey sky in a field, we talk about our names. Does Oliver suit being an Ollie? Have Millennial parents gone too far with the unique names? Should I call myself MA MA?

THE HOLIDAY: MAKE OR BREAK

Monday Jun 03, 2024

Monday Jun 03, 2024

During this week away, you discover things about your partner that can only be exposed in such circumstances, like airport security.
 
 
A look into the types of couple holidays, and where it can all go wrong.

THE WEEKEND I GOT NEW EYES

Wednesday May 29, 2024

Wednesday May 29, 2024

I knew, even with my eyes closed, he was attempting to build the John Lewis trolley.  “Leave it! I will do it when I can see again!” I shouted from the bed.
 
A face palm true story about the weekend I was recovering from laser eye surgery. 

LOCKER ROOM TALK

Wednesday May 22, 2024

Wednesday May 22, 2024

I think it's time to MUTE... AND...ARCHIVE....
 
This week we're laughing at the dating advice and game plans that are offered in the locker room.

Monday May 20, 2024

"Snow, why aren't you whistling when you work anymore?" 
 
Here is a quick look into what really happened to those Disney marriages...
 
 

Wednesday May 15, 2024

I was lured into Catholicism as a child by the promise of pick-and-mix at the end of Sunday Mass. 
 
A story about my catholic childhood and my first confession.

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