Hosted by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Andi and Miquita Oliver. Stirring It Up sees them welcome a special guest and a plus one of their own choice, to gather around their kitchen table for a feast of laughter, vulnerability, and deep conversations about all things food, culture, and the human experience. Delectable food made by Andi, enticing drinks devised by Miquita. They invite you to unwind relax and embrace the power of sharing life’s experiences with each other. Their family is big and beautiful and the kitchen table is where they all come together. Break bread, breathe deep & let them share it with you. THIS is how they do it in the Oliver household! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 2 hours 30 minutes
episode 9: Nick Grimshaw - Like Coming Home
Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw joins Andi and Miquita for roast hake coconut curry, sweetcorn succotash, crispy okra, and plantain.He brings his fiancé, Dancer Meshach Henry.
Over hibiscus tea, margaritas (and laughter of course), they discuss family, learning to write, youthful nights out, midnight mass, and Miquita's role in the couple's wedding plans.
If you enjoy this episode, make sure you look out for "Extra Helpings" bonus episode, each and every Sunday...
episode 8: Tamzin Outhwaite - Extra Helpings
More from Andi and Miquita's Sunday lunch with Actress Tamzin Outhwaite, and Producer Fi Cotter-Graig, including extra detail about Andi's recipe and Miquita's drink, more conversation from the main interview, and of course the reflections of Tamzin and Fi on their afternoon.
An Offscript Production and Yaya Production.
Produced by Tayo Popoola.
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episode 8: Tamzin Outhwaite - We Free Women
Actress Tamzin Outhwaite joins Andi and Miquita to talk about her upbringing, professional life before, during and after the TV show “Eastenders”. She also discusses her love of a wellness retreat, and how their positive impact on her compelled her to start her community interest company called “We Free Women".
Tamzin brings mutual friend, TV Producer Fi Cotter Craig...
episode 7: Lemn Sissy - Extra Helpings
A look behind the scenes of Thursday's wonderful interview with the Poet Lemn Sissay, and his guest, Hairdresser Sabrina Kidd.
Andi and Miquita bicker over tracksuit chic, Lemn arrives and destroys Andi's garden, and brings and unusual gift. Plus there's more conversation from the meal, and a heartfelt interview with Lemn and Sabrina on their friendship with Andi and Miquita, and their thoughts on the afternoon.
An Offscript Production and YaYa Production...
episode 6: Lemn Sissay - Let The Light Pour In
Award winning poet Lemn Sissay joins Andi and Miquita over a meal of coconut rice, barbecued aubergine, spiced roast pumpkin and curried chicken. Lemn brings his good friend, hairdresser Subrina Kidd. , Lemn's beautiful new book, the joy of words, the meaning of community, the joy of service, and the importance of hair for identity are all discussed as a joyful lunch turned into a laughter filled evening.
An Offscript Production, and Yaya Production...
episode 5: Mel Blatt & Shaznay Lewis - Extra Helpings
" Together, I'm just so proud of them, and I love them. They're just such good girls!" - Mel Blatt
" They're so very comfortable with each other. I admire that!" - Shaznay Lewis
On this week's Extra Helpings episode, we hear about the dinner from Mel and Shaznay...
episode 4: Mel Blatt & Shaznay Lewis - Famous In Grove
Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis from the band All Saints join Andi and Miquita for slow roast spiced lamb, old-school 90's classic cocktails, and a lot of laughter.
The origin story of the band, the art of songwriting, the battle for creative control, and why they only really set out to be well known in West London is all up for discussion. Plus there's conversation about mother and daughter dynamics on TV, and the importance of 'sistren' in all of their lives...
episode 3: Annie Mac - Extra Helpings
"They got things out of me I've never talked about before!"
In today's bonus episode of Stirring It Up, we hear about the lunch and the interview from the point of view of Annie Mac and her guest Reju Sharma.
There's also more behind the scenes material - we hear about Andi's menu and Miquita's drink recipes in full, and what Reju and Annie brought as a gift. There's also a full, unedited debrief of the afternoon from Andi and Miquita...
episode 2: Annie Mac - Thank God For Life.
Broadcaster, DJ and Author Annie Macmanus comes for lunch with Andi and Miquita, to herald the start of season 2 of Stirring It Up.
Annie brings her best friend, Creative Producer Reju Sharma, who moved to London from Birmingham when Annie moved over from Ireland. They shared a flat together, as well as a workplace at BBC Radio One...
episode 1: We're Baaaaaack! Season 2 Trailer
Andi + Miquita Oliver return and are super excited about the return of the podcast, and have lined up an incredible cast list for season 2!
The format stays the same: each guest will bring with them a "plus one", somebody close to them, who knows them well and will bring out a side to them ( and stories!) that you might not have seen, or heard before...