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The Way They Were

W!ZARD Studios
Celebrity Relationships
Marriage
Romance
Hollywood
Mental Health
Celebrity Culture
Lily Allen
Divorce
Cheers
Chesney Hawkes
Reality Television
David Harbour
Katy Perry
Relationships
Chantelle Houghton
Preston
Celebrity Big Brother
Pop Culture
Fame
Diane Chambers

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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You can't mistake their biology! This week on The Way They Were, Chantal and Gráinne are joined by Ben Anderson and Frazer York from Ur Welcome America to unpack the on-again, off-again romance between Girls Aloud icon Nadine Coyle and Desperate Hous... more

Before reality TV power couples and Instagram fitness influencers, there was Chyna & Triple H. She was the trailblazing superstar smashing wrestling's glass ceiling. He was the ambitious future champion climbing to the top of WWE. Together they helpe... more

Emergency episode! Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have split, and Gráinne and Chantal are diving headfirst into the Wickedly juicy chaos. Is Ariana trapped in a cycle of whirlwind romances and reinventions? How did Ethan Slater go from respected thea... more

In 2015, Bad Blood turned a rumoured fallout between two pop princesses into the biggest cold war of the 2010s, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry became locked in a feud fuelled by stolen dancers, subtweets, stan armies and forensic lyric analysis. This we... more

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Recent Guests

James Farmer
A prolific British TV comedy writer
Episode: Chyna & Triple H with James Farmer
Bella Hull
Guest on episode
SNL UK writer/comedian
Episode: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan with Bella Hull
Esther Manito
Comedian and guest on the episode
Comedian
Episode: Jennifer Lopez and Diddy with Esther Manito
Rosalie Minnitt
Actress and comedian, currently on tour with her new show Clementine.
Episode: Napoleon and Josephine with Rosalie Minnitt
Tracie Egan Morrissey
Pop culture expert and host of Potpsychology
Potpsychology
Episode: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West with Tracie Egan Morrissey
Stuart McPherson
Comedian and guest on the podcast
Comedian
Episode: Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren with Stuart McPherson
Tiger Woods
Professional golfer whose relationship is being analyzed.
Episode: Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren with Stuart McPherson
Elin Nordegren
Ex-wife of Tiger Woods and subject of discussion.
Episode: Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren with Stuart McPherson
Chelsea Birkby
Comedian and Kardashian expert
Episode: Chelsea Birkby: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom (Our first ever Kardashian episode!)

Hosts

Gráinne Maguire
Host of The Way They Were; co-host with broad TV and comedy background
Chantal Feduchin-Pate
Co-host with a background in comedy and pop culture commentary

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 254 ratings
  • Tough listen

    Both of these women constantly sound like they have too much saliva in their mouths at all times

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    061692
    Canada2 months ago
  • Disappointed

    I am a new listener to this podcast and was excited to see the preview of the Real Housewives episode. The conversation about Boz did leave me a bit uneasy though, the comments calling her a bully felt disproportionate and loaded, coupled with the constant mispronunciation of her name, it all left a sour taste in my mouth.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Schnia Schnomas
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Hilarious broads!

    I found this pod thanks to the Brian Safi episode and now I’m hooked! These ladies are delightful and hilarious… and I share the love for their patron saint Cher.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJCurlzzz
    United States5 months ago
  • Get a Map

    Chantal wishes us all good versions of the varieties of celebrations in December…then call Grainne British. How on earth is this STILL unchallenged.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Garryowen House
    Ireland7 months ago
  • 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 Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' humor and deep dives into nostalgia and celebrity gossip.
Some listeners feel the dynamic and mispronunciations can be off-putting for new listeners.
Fans love the blend of research, banter, and candid takes on high-profile breakups.

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Chyna & Triple H with James Farmer
Q: James, what is it about these two iconic 90s wrestlers?
James explains the intensity of their chemistry, how wrestling brought them together, and how their public personas amplified the challenges of maintaining a relationship under constant scrutiny and power dynamics.
Jennifer Lopez and Diddy with Esther Manito
Q: Why do you think their relationship lasted only two years despite the intensity and media fascination?
Because the dynamic was unstable and fueled by fame, power, and constant public scrutiny; personal values and loyalty took a backseat to the image and external pressures, leading to an unsustainable mix.
Jennifer Lopez and Diddy with Esther Manito
Q: Esther, can you imagine and talk us through what it would be like going on a date night with Jennifer Lopez and Puff Daddy?
A night would likely blend high glamour with a lot of performative showmanship, where conversation feels secondary to the image—an experience more about spectacle and status than intimate connection.
Napoleon and Josephine with Rosalie Minnitt
Q: Why do you think ultimately Napoleon and Josephine couldn't make it work?
Rosalie suggests Napoleon's ego and ambition overshadowed their relationship, leading to Josephine's emotional decline while Chantal mentions that once Josephine conformed to Napoleon's expectations, he lost interest, reflecting a common theme in relationships.
Ian Smith: Effie Gray & John Ruskin (A Very Victorian Scandal)
Q: Ian, why could they not make it work?
It seems as well like he, all he really wanted to do was to like read and study. I don't think he wanted to go out and do anything.

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A witty, entertainment-focused show that investigates celebrity breakups through deep-dive discussions, data-backed context, and playful banter. Each episode spotlights a couple or relationship, with a rotating panel of guests and a long-running duo of hosts who blend nostalgia, media analysis, and humor to unpack how fame, money, and public narratives shape separations. Noteworthy aspects include candid takes, strong host chemistry, and a format that blends fan service with thoughtful critique, making it appealing to listeners who love pop culture historiography as much as laughs.

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Recent guests on The Way They Were include:

1. James Farmer
2. Bella Hull
3. Esther Manito
4. Rosalie Minnitt
5. Tracie Egan Morrissey
6. Stuart McPherson
7. Tiger Woods
8. Elin Nordegren

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