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
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
"We all need to arm ourselves with at least one crazy life story..."
An observation about the need to have a wild story to tell...
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
"The problem with moving to Australia was that I had to bring myself with me."
The story of when I moved to Australia and the vital life lessons I learnt.
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Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
"As I ate my plant-based scone, I heard that luring voice coming from an ovary. “You can throw an afternoon tea party too…if you just use one of us."
When you're single, 32, and at your friend's baby shower...
SKIP INTRO 2:05
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
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.
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
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
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.
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?
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.
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.