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The Way They Were

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Chantelle Houghton
Romance
Celebrity Big Brother
Barbra Streisand
Elliott Gould
Reality Television
Ruth Langsford
Eamonn Holmes
Celebrity Relationships
Marriage
What a Complete Aisling
Richard and Judy
Hollywood
London
Camille Asnard
This Morning
Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival
1960s
Notorious B.I.G.

The podcast where every celebrity split is the one that got away. Each week comedians Grainne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate take a deep dive into a celebrity breakup, chosen by a special guest, that still lingers in their hearts and minds. We scour interviews, over-analyse iconic pictures and search for meaning in post-breakup media statements. Celeb gossip hounds will feel right at home, but ... more

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This week on The Way They Were, we’re catching up on all the heartbreak, hair dye, and high drama of the celebrity world. Lily Allen’s West End Girl has landed, a sharp, funny, furious record that lays her split from David Harbour bare. We talk throu... more

This week on The Way They Were, we’re diving into the breakup that everyone’s talking about: Pop Princess Lily Allen and Stranger Things star David Harbour. It was the lockdown love story that looked like a rom-com London girl meets Hollywood nice-gu... more

This week we step back in time to the 1940s to meet the literary it-couple: Truman Capote and Jack Dunphy. Truman was the sharp-tongued genius and Jack existed in his shadow. So how did the socialite and the introverted novelist make it work for so l... more

Sometimes the gossip gods hand you something so big you have to drop everything and run straight to the mics. . . Several days after the event (sorry we had a busy week)

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman. Over. Finished. Kaput. Was it the hair? The cowb... more

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Recent Guests

Rosemary MacCabe
Host of the Not Without My Sister podcast
Not Without My Sister
Episode: Emergency Episode - Lily Allen and David Harbour with Rosemary Mac Cabe
Jen Ives
Comedian and writer
Episode: Jen Ives: Truman Capote & Jack Dunphy
Kevin Bennett
Host of The Big Smoke Variety Show
The Big Smoke Variety Show
Episode: Kevin Bennett: Rita Hayworth & Orson Welles
Chris DeRosa
Podcast host known for 'Fixing Famous People'
Fixing Famous People
Episode: Chris DeRosa: Brittany Murphy & Ashton Kutcher
Natasha Devon
Journalist and author
Episode: Natasha Devon: Dawn French and Lenny Henry
Claire Parker
Host of Celebrity Memoir Book Club and comedian
Celebrity Memoir Book Club
Episode: Claire Parker: Britney Spears and Kevin Federline
Bryan Safi
Comedian and actor known for his charm and humor
Episode: Bryan Safi: Kelsey & Camille Grammer
Dane Buckley
Comedian and podcast host
Episode: Dane Buckley: Madonna and Warren Beatty
Stuart Laws
Comedian and director known for his stand-up and creative insights.
Stand-up comedian, has a comedy special
Episode: Stuart Laws: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner

Hosts

Gráinne Maguire
Co-host and comedian, known for her humor and insights on celebrity relationships and pop culture.
Chantal Feduchin-Pate
Co-host and comedian, engaging with topics on romance and celebrity culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 208 ratings
  • Fun, funny and interesting

    Love this podcast! Both hosts are hilarious and it’s a fun trip down memory lane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lydia1500
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • love it

    I love this pod and it’s wonderful hosts. Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lemonhazehaley
    United States10 months ago
  • Vita and Virginia

    VW had had other attractions before Vita, so no, she didn’t have internalized homophobia and she didn’t denigrate Vita. She was famously precise in her words and besides this was in her diary. There are loads of quotes from her that show admiration and love and desire and respect. Also: one, the Bloomsbury circle wasn’t snobbish and backstabbing like you described. And two: they did go to out together, to parties, to Cambridge for lectures, to Yorkshire for the eclipse, to France. There was no s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nucuplmnjuyh
    United Statesa year ago
  • So good

    I just love this podcast so much. So charming and funny to listen to. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marlagrace
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unfollow

    I really like Grainne but Chantal just come over as an A Hole, I can’t stand listening to her, judgment on women is always harsher than needed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kelly
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Some reviews indicate that while most find the vibe engaging and lively, there are mixed feelings about host dynamics, with some preferring one host's style over the other's.
Listeners appreciate the humorous and relatable insights offered by the hosts, often expressing enjoyment at the blend of comedy and emotional resonance in celebrity relationship discussions.
Many enjoy the nostalgic aspect of the content as it sparks memories of high-profile breakups, making it a guilty pleasure for those interested in past celebrity culture.

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Kevin Bennett: Rita Hayworth & Orson Welles
Q: Why ultimately do you think Rita and Orson couldn't make it work?
They wanted two completely different lives, with Rita seeking stability and family while Orson was absorbed in his work.
Bryan Safi: Kelsey & Camille Grammer
Q: Who won the split between Kelsey and Camille?
Bryan asserts that Camille won ultimately, thriving while Kelsey became the perceived villain in their story.
Bryan Safi: Kelsey & Camille Grammer
Q: What do you think ultimately went wrong between Kelsey and Camille?
Bryan believes their relationship was doomed from the beginning due to Kelsey's unaddressed trauma and Camille's willingness to overlook issues to enter the relationship.
Stuart Laws: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
Q: Who do you think thrived in the split between Jennifer and Ben?
Both hosts suggest Jennifer Garner seems to have emerged stronger post-breakup, while Affleck appears to be struggling with his identity and happiness.
Liz Gutterbock: Kyle Richards & Mauricio Umansky
Q: Who thrived and who simply survived in the split between Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky?
Mauricio seems to be thriving, adjusting well to being a single man, whereas Kyle appears to be struggling with the shift.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way They Were

What is The Way They Were about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the complicated and often humorous world of celebrity relationships, this podcast takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through famous breakups that have left a lasting impact. Each episode features comedians who not only discuss the couples but also offer unique personal insights and commentary regarding the broader cultural implications of these relationships. With a perfect blend of humor and heartfelt reflections, the hosts analyze iconic moments, media coverage, and the personal narratives of both the celebrities and the guests who share their own connections to these stories. The show's charm lies in its ability to balance light-hearted gossip with deeper understandings of love and loss, making it relatable to anyone who ha... more

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1. Rosemary MacCabe
2. Jen Ives
3. Kevin Bennett
4. Chris DeRosa
5. Natasha Devon
6. Claire Parker
7. Bryan Safi
8. Dane Buckley

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