2024. What's up & what's in

2024. What's up & what's in

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle January 22, 2024 Duration: 58:54

I don't know about you, but I get the feeling that people are ready for a change.

I'm not sure what that collective "change" is, but I know there is one. I can feel it. Deep in my bones. Under the bits of orangey, saggy flesh.

In this week's podcast, as well as bringing you bang up-to-date with what's been going on in the the world of La Deacles, we wanted to share a few personal "ins". Ins for 2024.

My 'ins' are deep and meaningful. Brian's are...well ...they're... very Brianish.

All this to say, this week's show is blinkin' hilarious. 

Enjoy!

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Go to the website to see the photos of Tessa! 


You might think from the title It's a Drama Podcast that you're in for some heavy theatrics, but it's actually the opposite. Hosted by world traveller and best-selling comedy author Liz Deacle alongside her husband Brian, this is a space for the gloriously unfiltered and often hilarious conversations that happen between two people sharing a life and a suitcase. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at their kitchen table, where the topics roam freely from travel mishaps and cultural observations to the everyday dramas of family, food, and navigating the second half of life with a sense of humor. Liz and Brian’s candid dynamic is the heart of the podcast, offering a blend of laughter and genuine honesty that makes the personal feel universal. You’ll find yourself in the middle of stories that are both frank and funny, often accompanied by the clink of a wine glass and the admission that adulthood isn't always a dignified affair. It’s less about destination and more about the messy, joyful, and relatable journey, making this a uniquely comforting listen for anyone who appreciates real conversation served with a generous side of comedy.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

It's a Drama Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Can I stay home forever? Braving normal life while GRIEVING [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:37
It's the first time in eight weeks I've left the house. Apart from getting groceries, walking in nature, and spending an hour or two working at our local cafe, my safe place to grieve has been at home. Alone. In this epi…
Grief. It looks like this (but feels like that) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:30
Lately, when I drop into bed at night, I find myself asking how on earth I got through the last twelve hours. Quite often, I don't remember what I did or half of what I said. Yet, if you passed me in the street, you'd th…
Is This Grief or Depression (and why does no one warn you?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:11
We weren't going to release this podcast episode. The original plan was to discuss whether, after losing her mum to cancer six weeks ago, the deep sadness Liz is feeling is normal grief (as one would expect) or a worryin…
Goodbye. For now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:19
No description. No words. Just a story. And a thank you. A huge, huge thank you. Thank you for allowing me to share the intimate details of such a sad and heartbreaking time. And for confirming that no matter who we are,…
Unexpected Respite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:35
Wrong. Wrong. And wrong again. You'd think that I'd have learned by now. I've had fifty-three years to practice, after all. But no. Still, I make the mistake of thinking that to make things 'better' and 'easier', I must…
Say it. While you still can [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:41
This was one of the hardest podcast episodes I have ever recorded. But it was necessary. I won't watch the recording back because I know for a fact that I'll get cold feet and tell Bri to delete it. So. I hope it's okay…
Troubled Times [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:18
Another behind-the-scenes podcast where Liz and Brian share their decision to discuss such personal details about their marriage and life in public (including talking about Liz's mum, who was recently diagnosed with term…
Coping. Or Not. (Behind-the-Scenes) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:42
This week is a behind-the-scenes podcast where Liz explains why she shared a very personal journal entry with three thousand people and the outcome of doing so. Links mentioned in the show: If you aren't yet signed up fo…
Braving Alternative Therapy. Torture or Bliss? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:52
Yesterday, Liz experienced floatation therapy. Spent the day floating in a tank of salt water. Alone. No lights. No sounds. No Bri. This week, the couple discuss the experience and Brian voices his very strong opinions o…
Swanky places & second-rate service. What the?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:39
In this week's podcast, Liz shares a recent scary memory loss experience on her solo vacation in New Zealand, Brian gets jealous about a bloke named Bernaaard, and the husband and wife couple explores why people love to…