Troubled Times

Troubled Times

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle March 12, 2024 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 terminal cancer).

The couple talks about how their family is (trying) to navigate the "new normal", addressing guilt, wrestling with emotions and lastly, the importance of not assuming to know what others are thinking or feeling.

You never know. Not ever. If you doubt this statement, just remember what I told you about the Spitfire.

This podcast is my and Brian's outlet: our escape, our therapy. And we really, really hope it feels the same for you too. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us your ear and allowing us into your life each week to chat.

You are incredibly important, cherished and loved by us both. 

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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: English Episodes: 234

It's a Drama Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Gosh. Is This Too Graphic?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:09
We need your help. Or at least one of us does. As you may remember, Liz's book is currently with the editor. The nice one with the blonde hair. Last week the editor sent back the first two chapters. Full of edits. These…
Our Daughter. Tessa. Behind The Scenes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:54
Tessa is our daughter. She is 18. In two days' time, she will leave me, Brian and her older brother (and the home where she grew up) to start a new life in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Alone. Brian and I…
What a Bummer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:31
Bummer: Noun. 1. An unpleasant situation. 2. A Traveler. 3. A motherless calf. 4. A fouler. We make lots of bloopers on this podcast. Say embarrassing things that make the other person's jaw drop. Sometimes we edit these…
Struggling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:45
We desperately wanted to bring you an upbeat, humorous podcast to kick the year off, but sometimes life just doesn't turn out that way. So you are getting the alternative. The real stuff. A conversation between a husband…
Family Time. Perfect Peace or (Mega) Pressure?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:57
Every year is the same. October rolls around, and, without fail, the same futile conversation takes place. "Let's make a pact!" Me and Bri say cheerfully as we slurp on our pumpkin soup, "This Christmas, we will... Not g…
The Ghost of Brian's Past... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:27
For years, Brian and I have disagreed over what Christmas morning should look like. What traditions we should pass down to our young children. Presents wrapped or unwrapped? Gifts given or hidden? Tree artificial or real…
A Ruthless Response [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:28
I'm still trying to figure out if telling someone that they'll never amount to anything makes them stronger and more determined, like a lioness on rollerskates or defeated and beaten. Like a tired old bow-wow. This week…
Can't Shake it off [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:47
Typical. All around the world without so much of a sniff, and then you come home and get Covid. And not only that, you're not coping with being home as well as you thought you would... I'd never really given much thought…
The Harsh Realities of Returning Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:17
We're back. After six months of complete freedom; swanning around Europe and Asia doing exactly as we please, we are back home to New Zealand. And boy did we land with a bump. In this week's show, we wanted to share the…
It's Scary But it's Done [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:05
This week's episode is brought to you from Chiang Mai in Thailand. As this will be the last episode that we do while on this six-month trip, we thought that we'd make it an extra special episode for you. We have decided…