F*** Up Friday: I Got Ghosted & Forgetting Colleagues’ Name

This week we're talking pregnancy updates, autistic burnout, panic attacks, body changes, equal parenting, Rory's first dad event, why we're somehow moving house on the same day I'm due to give birth, and this week's terrible Lousy Advice xx Follow Holly - https://www.instagram.com/hollymorrisss/ Follow Rory - https://www.instagram.com/rorytoft/ Follow Lousy Advice - https://www.instagram.com/thatslousyadvice/ 0:00 - intro 1:14 - third trimester update, resilience, pregnancy mood swings 5:38 - getting attention at a wedding, getting a fake bump, trying to help people understand autism 9:29 - panic attacks, autistic burnout, self compassion, POV of a neurotypical mindset 15:04 - losing the ability to make small talk + our wedding vows 20:14 - Rory’s first dad baby event, stay at home equal parenting in 2026, joining mum clubs, world cup 25:53 - buying outfits pregnant, body changing, falling asleep or going for a poo when Rory talks 34:35 - lousy advice of the week, not preparing for the baby, help us buy baby kit 38:16 - what if our kid is a jobsworth + losing all allure 42:04 - we are moving house on the same day Holly gives birth, outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and episode premise on making money fast 00:29 - Fudging up plans and discussing quick money schemes 01:06 - Asking listeners for engagement and support 01:35 - Ranking get rich quick schemes and initial ideas 02:08 - Considering becoming an Etsy witch for quick cash 02:35 - Cultural references and witchcraft influencing football results 03:36 - Starting pyramid schemes with mugs 04:00 - Renting yourself out as a professional bridesmaid 05:00 - Becoming a LinkedIn influencer overnight 06:30 - Fake sob stories for online influence growth 07:21 - The idea of a mystery shopping business 08:40 - Professional queue sitter business concept 09:45 - Using deception for social media success 11:09 - Paid WhatsApp reply and social PA services 12:29 - Handling emotional conversations through automated responses 13:44 - Sharing personal messages and the limitations of honest communication 15:38 - Wrapping up with humor and encouragement to listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

summary In this episode, Rory and Holly explore humorous and unconventional ways to make quick money, including game shows, competitions, and side hustles, all while sharing personal stories and banter. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sound Quality Apology 02:30 Discussing Moving House and Financial Challenges 05:01 Ideas for Quick Money and the MLM Scheme 11:03 Rory's Application to Game Shows and Online Competitions 19:58 Humorous Money-Making Ideas and Personal Anecdotes 30:10 Discussion on TV Game Shows and Winning Strategies 39:58 Reddit Pregnancy Stories and Online Competition Failures 42:58 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Holly and Rory in this candid and humorous episode of Fudge Up Friday, where they share personal stories, workplace mishaps, and relatable relationship insights. Expect a mix of lighthearted banter, practical advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at their weekly life foibles. Perfect for those who enjoy honest, unfiltered conversations with a comedic twist. Timestamps: 00:00 - Holly’s heartbreak and ghosting story 02:37 - The unpredictability of romantic re-entry after years of celibacy 03:47 - The obsession with the “nice guy” trap in relationships 04:40 - Challenges of restarting dating after a long break 05:36 - The humorous mishaps of pregnancy grooming routines 07:11 - Why trimming pubes over a bin liner might be a thing 08:53 - The struggles of shaving during pregnancy and unexpected body hair growth 10:04 - The story of awkward hotel check-ins and ‘private balconies’ 11:24 - Forgetting colleagues’ names after months of working together 12:12 - The aftermath of trying low-calorie pizza and pasta 14:16 - The humorous story of booking a room with a mysterious “Steve” 15:23 - The chaos of adding someone into a close-knit girls group chat 17:24 - The wildness of college trip tales and mistaken-room scenarios 19:02 - Funny mix-ups with work farewell cards and name forgetfulness 20:05 - The dreaded moment of miswriting “clitten” instead of “clearly written" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holly discusses how baby brain led to her forgetting her own name, pregnancy fashion nightmares and social media curated perfection Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to the chaos: Lousy advice about pregnancy, social media, and football 02:16 - Responding to listener comments, including hate mail from fact-checkers 04:20 - The reality of baby brain: Forgetting names and hormonal struggles 05:34 - Comparing full names: Holly highlights her four-name complexity 06:07 - Dreaming of infidelity and the effects of hormonal craziness 07:06 - Rory and Holly discuss pregnancy-related opinions and societal expectations 08:09 - The challenge of preparing for life with a newborn: Watching YouTube tutorials 09:25 - Hospital vlogs and the unexpected energy of new mums 10:09 - The curated illusion of influencer motherhood and social media fakery 11:20 - The absurdity of carrying a sandwich in hospital as a snack for new mums 12:39 - Recognising influencers' staged content designed for engagement 13:14 - Guilt-tripping Rory for supporting the World Cup viewing plans 14:20 - The strategic manipulation of relationship sacrifices for football 16:18 - The importance of appreciating your partner in general and about football watching 17:30 - The "June love" theory: Is it real or just internet folklore? 18:26 - The double-edged sword of social media's curated perfection in relationships 19:14 - The unspoken moments of beauty in everyday relationship life 20:49 - The joy of the "build your own excuse" pregnancy strategy for social outings 22:37 - Challenges of wedding guest outfits during pregnancy and the fashion paradoxes 24:33 - Holly’s hilarious wedding dress frustrations and alternative ideas 27:15 - The 'love in June' theory: A dubious but entertaining internet trend 29:02 - Social media's obsession with sensational relationship content 30:49 - Authenticity vs curated perfection in influencer relationship posts 36:37 - How staged influencer photos influence real-life expectations and insecurities 38:48 - Real relationship moments versus social media curations 40:41 - The sentimental ranking game: What would make you cry most? 43:53 - Reflections on wedding vs parenting milestones in emotional significance 44:07 - Comedy gold: Holly’s "advice" for a fake relationship on Instagram 45:37 - The balance of humor and authenticity in the podcast experience 46:40 - How viewers can support and sustain their favorite podcasts 47:14 - Sign-off and appreciation to listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holly and Rory share their most cringe-worthy slip-ups: from falling down stairs, confusing doctor visits, to bizarre massage mishaps, that turn out to be goldmines of comedy and life lessons. 00:00 - Welcome to Fudge Up Friday: Embracing mistakes with humor 00:44 - Listener submissions: Massage, spa, and medical blunders 02:01 - Funny stories about pet reports to RSPCA and mistaken hospital calls 03:20 - How unanswered questions during discussions might be handled 04:00 - Post-massage wardrobe mishaps and overcharges 06:00 - Curious stories about Embracing holiday dumps and relationship quirks 07:30 - The Clunge King’s recent family milestone 08:45 - Humorous recounts of hospital visits after stairs fall 10:03 - Facial surprises, inappropriate clothing requests, and body hair tales 12:10 - Blood donation attempts, needle panic, and fainting escapades 15:52 - Pregnancy sneak peek and early body image confusions 17:38 - Personal grooming, bikini, Brazilian, and laser experiences 20:03 - Medication mishaps, espresso overdrinks, and mental health moments 22:16 - Playlist confessions, humorous irritations, and sharing content 23:18 - Wrap-up, call to action, and thank you to listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we share some honest insights from our recent baby moon, including the chaos, the lessons learned, and why some trips are better left unplanned. Perfect for anyone planning a trip or looking for a good laugh about travel mishaps. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lousy Advice 03:01 The Concept of a Baby Moon 05:48 Experiences and Expectations of the Baby Moon 08:51 Challenges of Being an Influencer 15:01 Confronting Public Annoyances 22:03 Conclusion and Reflections 22:16 Holiday Reflections and Relationship Dynamics 24:04 Gaslighting Experiences During Travel 27:50 Hotel Challenges and Unexpected Solutions 33:06 The Dread of Sightseeing 36:15 The Perils of Making Holiday Friends 40:58 Flight Meal Disasters and Travel Nightmares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Holly shares hilarious and mortifying personal stories, including pregnancy announcements, pelvic floor exercises, and accidental leaks, while engaging with audience submissions about workplace and personal mishaps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for a hilarious and candid discussion as Holly and Rory share their unfiltered thoughts on Love Island, pregnancy surprises, and the art of giving lousy advice. Dive into their humorous take on modern dating, parenting, and the chaos of everyday life. Timestamps:  00:00 - Introduction and Holly's pregnancy revelations 02:09 - Podcast growth tips and listener engagement 05:51 - Holly's pregnancy kicks and funny anecdotes 07:38 - The heatwave and reflections on life choices 10:00 - Holiday stories and the discomforts of festivals 12:30 - The concept of a 'baby moon' and marketing traps 14:06 - Rory's fitness journey and holiday comparisons 15:56 - How pregnancy simplifies social life and excuses 18:51 - The chaos of multiple holidays and holiday procrastination 19:50 - Rory's thoughts on fan comments and relationship dynamics 24:33 - Predicting who would survive on Love Island and casting guesses 28:32 - Insider insights into Love Island's snogging and filming rituals 34:06 - The practicalities of sharing clothes, toilets, and laundry in the villa 37:40 - The mysterious obsession with eye contact in dating shows 42:02 - The intensity of snogging and production tricks on Love Island 43:23 - Rory's questions on snogging training and intimacy coaching 44:15 - Final questions about Love Island casting and snogging styles 45:10 - Call for listener ratings and upcoming episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Childminder's Awkward Door Fart, Running Over a Driving Instructor & Blame Game Society In this episode, Holly and Rory share hilarious and relatable stories of mistakes, misunderstandings, and moments of awkwardness - from slipping up in everyday life to comical mix-ups at social gatherings. Tune in for a lighthearted look at how everyone messes up sometimes, and discover the humorous side of human errors. Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Fudge Up Fridays – sharing weekly mistake stories 02:06 - Rory's story about Chloe's wedding and mistaken identity with her mum 04:14 - Rory’s awkward question to Harry’s mum and subsequent confusion 06:03 - The pickleball name mix-up between Jen and Jane 07:35 - Rory’s ongoing mispronunciations and accent banter 09:00 - The playful banter about Rory's change from Jane to Rory: accent and personality shifts 10:03 - Family perceptions and Rory’s “salt of the earth” versus posh stereotypes 11:24 - London flat horrors and the “earthy” vibe vs. posh stereotypes 12:27 - Rory’s story about accidentally farting and shitting himself during a door answer 14:21 - Bathroom mishaps, blame game, and the story of inhaling a poo in bed 16:17 - The story of Rory running over his driving instructor and the use of emojis in stories 17:02 - The blame game and how to handle awkward situations humorously 19:00 - Wrapping up the episode and announcing a special giveaway for listeners 20:16 - How to share and support the podcast with creative antics like billboards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices