Season 20 of How to Fail will be kicking off on the 24th January - where we will be embracing the beautiful messiness of life - yet again.
This season is a celebration of resilience, growth, and the wisdom that comes from our failures. Join me, Elizabeth Day, as I sit down with incredible guests, each sharing three pivotal moments when life didn't go as pl ... Show More
Yesterday
Stephen Grosz - ‘Real love is going to hurt’
Warning: this episode may contain MIND-BLOWING moments. Stephen Gross is a practising psychoanalyst and a personal hero of mine. He has worked with patients for more than 45 years and his first book, The Examined Life, drew on these experiences. When it was published in 2013, it ... Show More
52m 23s
Oct 6
Jilly Cooper: On Failure, Love, and Literature
Today, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Jilly Cooper, who has sadly passed away at the age of 88. A literary icon, Jilly captured hearts and imaginations with her wit, warmth, and unmistakable voice. Her novels, especially beloved titles like Riders and Rivals, ... Show More
38m 7s
Oct 5
On Navigating Your 20s... With Phoebe Waller Bridge and Lily Allen
Welcome back to this How to Fail special where we journey through the archive to uncover insight and revisit powerful conversations. Each week, I hand-pick moments that speak to our shared challenges - hopefully offering comfort, clarity, and a renewed sense of perspective for wh ... Show More
17m 15s
Nov 2023
31. SEASON FINALE: Red Flags, Filler episodes and Flirty Exes
It's your final Ask Floss addition to discuss songs to get you out of bed on these cold mornings, life’s filler episode, competitive women, and on again off again relationships! Thank you so much for joining us, we love you! Previously released for Extra Floss subscribers now her ... Show More
16m 48s
Jul 2023
Favorite Moments Getting To Know Our Guests
With Clea and Joanna on the road for their Summer of Fun Tour, this week we’re playing some of our favorite ‘5 Minutes for Hugs,’ the questions we ask our guests at the end of every interview. You'll hear from comedian Heather McMahan, model and transgender activist Gigi Gorgeous ... Show More
21m 22s
Aug 2023
Lobster Rolls, Bagels and Buc-ee’s For The Win
Clea and Joanna have wrapped their Summer of Fun tour. They debrief on the highs and lows of life on the road, including favorite foods, percentage of men in the audience, and worst airport experience (we’re looking at you, O’Hare). And they take DMs about shows they’re into, how ... Show More
18m 37s
Apr 2024
Let's Just Try Again... I'm Really a Podcaster
In this episode of "Let's Try This Again," I'm inviting you to join me behind the scenes as I share the reasons behind my decision to return to podcasting after publicly ending my previous show. I'll share with you the ups and downs of my journey, the moments of doubt, and the sp ... Show More
50m 2s
Oct 2023
29. Biscuits, Being a Princess and Bingeing Twilight
0ur pink haired podcaster is talking poetry, pressure and feminine power. Plus being bi-sexual, self love, Floss' signature scent and sriracha mayo. Not a stone is left unturned with Floss's unprofessional advice! Previously released for Extra Floss subscribers now here for you t ... Show More
21m 54s
Oct 2023
26. Holidays on your own, Happy Unicorns, How to style a shag
This week Aunt Floss chats hen parties, London recommendations and dressing for yourself and not others. Previously released for Extra Floss subscribers now here for you to enjoy as these conversations are important. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts ... Show More
16m 44s