Off Air with Jane & Fi
Jane Garvey and Fi Glover keep the mics on, grab a cuppa and say what they really think - unencumbered and off air.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 621
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Some very frank details about prostate examinations - with Tony Robinson
Jane is considering speed-learning the lute, while Fi wonders whether we've lost the art of cooking with a mould.
They're joined by actor, writer and presenter Tony Robinson, whose new podcast Cunning…
We must keep a veneer of showbiz
There's no time for shilly shallying or dilly dallying on today's episode... Jane is on the run from her dream tortoise and Fi's promised everyone biscuits tomorrow.
They're joined by psychotherapist…
Haphazard on a conveyor belt
We've got a new theme tune, a new moisturising regime for Jane and a new supermarket checkout career for Fi.
They're also joined by Asma Khan, UN World Food Programme Chef Advocate and the founder of …
Live at WOW Festival
In this bonus episode of Off Air, Jane and Fi are live from WOW - Women of the World Festival at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
They're joined onstage by comedian and writer Meera Syal and Aborigi…
We're here because we're authentic - with Anneka Rice
Fi discusses her former ambitions to be a professional oboe player, and Jane claims Barack Obama is actually a bit of a 'cold fish' in real life.
They're joined by Anneka Rice, who's talking about Cha…
'Jane, get your dad to call me.'
Jane and Fi make cultural comparison and dissect the perplexing nature of a Boots...
Also, they're are joined by Roma Agrawal, the structural engineer who helped design the Shard, to consider the seve…
Let's park Gary Lineker and talk about toasters - with Spencer Matthews
The dial on the side of the toaster has inspired a critical debate - could this be the most important experiment of our time?
Also, Jane and Fi are joined by Made in Chelsea's Spencer Matthews, who's …
Rich people in the public eye - with Dan Snow
Jane and Fi pitch a device to help short people feel more comfortable in the bath.
They're also joined by historian Dan Snow, who chats about his latest documentary about the Black Death.
If you want t…
A cosy festival of hunker-downer-dom
Jane and Fi start a fond and long farewell to the podcast music, and Jane gives her latest theatre review.
They're also joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist James B. Stewart, on his new book "…
‘Get Off Air…’ - with Donna Leon
It's International Women's Day and Jane and Fi are busy empowering. Plus Jane and Fi consider what to name their dating platform...
And crime novelist Donna Leon joins them, lulling them with her pron…
That’s a substantial sword the lady is baring - with Vanessa Feltz
Seven years of podcasting, and Jane reveals at last why handbags put her off joining the Navy.
Meanwhile Fi’s asking: why isn’t there a Poundland on the moon?
And, they’re joined by legendary broadcas…
God doesn't notice cheese - with Adjoa Andoh
Why won't Jane leave Fi's olives alone? Why does Fi say magazine like that? And where are have Jane's varifocals gone?
They're joined by Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh, who is directing and starring in …
Never go for double denim - with Sally Wainwright
Jane and Fi ponder their fashion icon status and discuss the upcoming 'Spring Thor' - a term which may or may not catch on.
They're joined by screenwriter Sally Wainwright, the mind behind Happy Valle…
Raisins with consequences
Jane gives us her favourite facts about Saint David, while Fi ponders an acorn of an idea for a matchmaking service.
They're joined by Richard Reeves, writer and academic, to discuss his book 'Of Boy…
Triggered by the word 'teats'
Jane and Fi are talking all things breastfeeding.
They're joined by art historian Joanna Wolfarth to discuss her book Milk: An Intimate History of Breastfeeding; it's out now.
If you want to contact th…
Hedgehog on hedgehog action
Jane and Fi enjoy a slice of cake for Fi's birthday.
They're joined by Ben Bailey Smith (AKA Doc Brown) to discuss his podcast, Shrink the Box, which is out now.
They also hear from Professor Dawn Scot…
Move over Starsky and Hutch
Should you sing your own theme music? Jane and Fi find out.
They're also joined by surgeon Averil Mansfield, where they talk about why surgery is a male dominated profession, what makes a good doctor…
Self-care? Just get cats!
Sourdough starters, kombucha, mindfulness and jade vagina balls - has self care gone too far? Dr. Pooja Lakshmin thinks so. She joins Jane and Fi to help debunk the wellness industry and discuss her …
A lot of people swear by luncheon meat
Jane and Fi are joined by Patricia Field, the costume designer behind Sex and the City, Emily in Paris, The Devil Wears Prada and more.
Can Jane tell the difference between noodles and spaghetti? Wha…
We're full of joie de vivre! - with Rev. Richard Coles and Charles Spencer
Jane and Fi are back and well rested from their week away.
They're joined by Reverend Richard Coles, cosy crime King and Radio 4 jock, and his old neighbour Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer to discus…