Isy Suttie's The Things We Do For Love

Isy Suttie's The Things We Do For Love

The Things We Do For Love is a podcast all about the things we do for love. Isy Suttie speaks with a guest from the world of stand-up comedy, acting or writing, delving into her own and their romantic past to explore the lengths we go to under the influence of love. Produced by Ben Walker for Fuzz Productions Theme music by Charlie Jefferson Photo by Dave Bruce https://linktr.ee/ttwdfl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

August 18, 2021 48 mins

Comedy legend and knitting guru Jo Brand joins Isy over Zoom to chat about dating weirdos, punching mirrors, good deeds being punished, compilation tapes, the lotharios of Hackney and artistic renderings of recipe ingredients.


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Happy-go-lucky kinda guy Tom Parry is Isy's guest for an episode where the things done for love include measuring fingers with string, repeatedly demanding a frenchie, writing a song on a harmonica and kneeling in urine. As with the previous episode, this was recorded in front of an audience at The Phoenix in London way back in February 2020 - those were the days!


Thanks for all your help spreading the word about the series - it...

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August 4, 2021 50 mins

Broadcaster and magnificent person Margaret Cabourn-Smith joins Isy for a wide-ranging chat taking in engagement rings, bad sex, mis-shapen balls, making emotional decisions, going to bed with Posh Spice, Caravans On Tour, crying on the job and penises with pincers, plucking pubes. This was recorded in front of an audience of real live human beings way back in February 2020 - thanks to spiritual home The Phoenix for having us.


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July 28, 2021 61 mins

Our first live show of the series sees the incomparable stand up and writer Bridget Christie chatting with Isy about Valentine's pianos, ginger, looks vs personality and being in a motor bike gang. Thanks very much to the London Podcast Festival for having us!


If you're enjoying the series please do help spread the word and let others know that it is here! And do also please check out Isy's new book 'Jane Is Trying', which is no...

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July 21, 2021 55 mins

Brilliant, lovely and splendid actor and writer Paterson Joseph is Isy's guest for a conversation that crams in first kisses, biscuits, polyamory, Peep Show, being compassionate to yourself and whether you'd choose knitting over a foursome.


If you're enjoying the new series it would be amazingly helpful if you'd use you mouth, arms, fingers or telekinesis to spread the word and let others know that this exists! Do also please in...

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July 14, 2021 50 mins

Comedy writer, performer and effervescent friend Sian Harries chats with Isy about haircuts, novelty chocolates, the art of breaking up with people, Chicken Kievs, mint green wedding dresses and exotic French exchanges.


Do please help spread the word about the new series - word of mouth is invaluable! Plus do check out Isy's new book 'Jane Is Trying' - which is available from all the usual places.


Sian can be found at @sianha...

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July 14, 2021 60 mins

Comedian, writer, actor and all-round lovely person Alan Davies is Isy's guest for a converation that considers chaste kisses, facial tattoos, the power of theatre, the marketing strategies of Farrow & Ball paint and the tell-tale signs that a relationship is failing.


If you enjoy the show, please do tell other people to check it out - and do check out Isy's new book 'Jane Is Trying' - available to pre-order fom all the usua...

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July 14, 2021 45 mins

Stand-up, writer and actor Jessica Fostekew joins Isy in the first episode of the new series to discuss the cathartic power of burning things, taramasalata, and the rarity of falling in love without any fear.


If you enjoy the show, please help spread the word about this NEW SERIES - and do pre-order (or buy, depending on when you read this) Isy's new book 'Jane Is Trying' from all the usual places.


Please do also check out Je...

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July 4, 2021 2 mins

We're back! After a mere 4 years!


We're thrilled to be bringing you a new series of The Things We Do For Love, featuring more lovely, warm, funny and heartfelt chats between Isy and her guests - who in this series include Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Paterson Joseph, Bridget Christie, Jessica Fostekew, Richard Herring, Sian Harries, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Tom Parry. Whether on stage or (more recently) over Zoom, Isy and her guests...

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February 3, 2017 58 mins
Stand-up, musician, actor and star of Uncle, Nick Helm, joins Isy for a chat that covers all the bases: lasagna, builders, drinking to forget, young love and the romance of porn in the eighties. Also stay tuned for some of Isy's brilliant accents. If you enjoy the show, please help spread the word with a share on Facebook, a concerted Twitter campaign or a passionate lecture at Speakers' Corner.

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December 17, 2016 61 mins
Josh Widdicombe is Isy's guest in this eagerly anticipated, long delayed second episode. The discussion covers the contents of Josh's lunchbox and of his early teens disco mix tape, as well as an in-depth analysis of Isy's song lyrics for a school-era crush and some startling, almost illegal stories from the audience. We hope you enjoy the show - if so, please spread the word! Spread the love on Twitter, Facebook and iTunes.

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February 11, 2016 56 mins
In this very first episode, a tipsy John Robins chats to Isy Suttie about his angsty teenage love conundrums and whether growing up has changed his attitude towards relationships. Laugh and cringe along with our misguided memories and thank the Lord you didn't have to share them with a room full of sweaty strangers - and you. We hope you enjoy the show - if so, please spread the word! Spread the love on Twitter, Facebook and iTunes...

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