Get A Grip with Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison
- Episodes
- 138
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- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison are done being told to pipe down, calm down… or “get a grip.”
Instead, they’ve flipped the script - Get A Grip is their unapologetic podcast group chat where nothing’s off-limits. From the messy realities of womanhood to celeb gossip, wild headlines and the everyday dramas we’re all muddling through, Angela and Vicky are loud, proud and completely unfiltered.
Every week, they’re laughing, oversharing and getting real, while dragging you, their beloved Gagglers, right into the chaos.
Got an awkward dilemma? A situation you’ve nailed? Something you desperately need a grip on? Sling it their way on Whatsapp or slide into our DM's!
Basically, it’s the funniest, most honest group chat you’ll ever be part of.
Get A Grip every Tuesday and Thursday, watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episodes 138
Whatever She Drinks, Wherever She Goes… No Means No.
It's been a full-on week of headlines, and Angela and Vicky are unpacking it all. From the reaction to Kim Kardashian's latest SKIMS calendar to the news surrounding Russell Brand's sentencing. Trigger warning …
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It's been a full-on week of headlines, and Angela and Vicky are unpacking it all. From the reaction to Kim Kardashian's latest SKIMS calendar to the news surrounding Russell Brand's sentencing.
Trigger warning: The second half of this episode includes discussion of rape and sexual abuse.
If anything discussed in this episode affects you, support is available:
Rape Crisis: rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help or call 0808 500 2222
The Survivors Trust: thesurvivorstrust.org or call 0808 801 0818
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Bebo, WKD & UGG Boots: TAKE US BACK TO 2006!
Angela and Vicky are having a full-blown existential crisis after realising Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black is TWENTY YEARS OLD. They dive headfirst into the noughties nostalgia... Bebo, MSN, low-rise jeans and …
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Angela and Vicky are having a full-blown existential crisis after realising Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black is TWENTY YEARS OLD. They dive headfirst into the noughties nostalgia... Bebo, MSN, low-rise jeans and the chokehold Troy Bolton had on an entire generation. Where has the time GONE?!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Keep Doing YOU, J-Law!!
Vicky and Angela are dissecting the reaction to J-Law's new haircare line - and if there's one thing they love, it's a woman out to get the bag (or, the handbag if you're Big Red, IYKYK). Much lower on the love …
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Vicky and Angela are dissecting the reaction to J-Law's new haircare line - and if there's one thing they love, it's a woman out to get the bag (or, the handbag if you're Big Red, IYKYK). Much lower on the love list is the internet deciding to take down a woman being unapologetically herself whilst growing up in the public eye - leave her be!! Plus, men have been taking part in Nike's women's after dark race series, and the ladies are NOT here for it.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re Conjuring Money, Orgasms And A Day Off!
Angela and Vicky are embracing their witchy side as they ask what spells the Gagglers would cast. From banishing misogynistic men to telling body-shamers to back off, the wish list is LONG. Plus, one Gaggler …
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Angela and Vicky are embracing their witchy side as they ask what spells the Gagglers would cast. From banishing misogynistic men to telling body-shamers to back off, the wish list is LONG. Plus, one Gaggler shares how she went from years of mediocre sex to discovering her own pleasure in her 40s, and the girls manifest a few essentials of their own.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Real Horror? MEN.
Angela and Vicky are embracing Halloween in their makeshift costumes and exposing some REAL nightmares! From the grim trend of “pheromone-maxxing” to revisiting the year’s grossest stories, there’s one common …
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Angela and Vicky are embracing Halloween in their makeshift costumes and exposing some REAL nightmares! From the grim trend of “pheromone-maxxing” to revisiting the year’s grossest stories, there’s one common denominator… MEN! But Angela has a potential solution for all that pent-up rage caused by these culprits, and it involves a LOT of smashing.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NEVER Dim Your Sparkle!
Inspired by Nigella Lawson’s unapologetic approach to pleasure, Angela and Vicky are asking the Gagglers what little joys they’re refusing to give up. Plus, after one listener was told to change the way she …
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Inspired by Nigella Lawson’s unapologetic approach to pleasure, Angela and Vicky are asking the Gagglers what little joys they’re refusing to give up. Plus, after one listener was told to change the way she dresses to be taken seriously, Angela opens up about the time she felt pressured to tone herself down.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Need To Be More Nigella!
Angela and Vicky are OBSESSED with Nigella Lawson’s unapologetic love of food, and frankly, we should all be taking notes. From absolutely inhaling a slice of cake to refusing to label food “naughty”, Nigella …
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Angela and Vicky are OBSESSED with Nigella Lawson’s unapologetic love of food, and frankly, we should all be taking notes. From absolutely inhaling a slice of cake to refusing to label food “naughty”, Nigella is reminding us that eating should be a PLEASURE, not a source of guilt. Plus, the Victoria’s Secret runway is back, and the ladies have thoughts!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Underestimate Us At Your Peril, Lads
Women are NOT to be underestimated, and the Gagglers are living proof! From one listener absolutely rinsing her academic stepdad on University Challenge to Vicky proving she’s tougher than anyone gave her …
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Women are NOT to be underestimated, and the Gagglers are living proof! From one listener absolutely rinsing her academic stepdad on University Challenge to Vicky proving she’s tougher than anyone gave her credit for, Angela and Vicky celebrate the women who prove the doubters wrong.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let’s Stop Giving Mediocre Men Microphones
Can men stop telling women how to dress, behave and exist for five bloody minutes? Angela and Vicky unpack Shane Gillis’s controversial SNL monologue and why women are getting seriously fed up with the same …
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Can men stop telling women how to dress, behave and exist for five bloody minutes? Angela and Vicky unpack Shane Gillis’s controversial SNL monologue and why women are getting seriously fed up with the same tired misogynistic comments.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Never Underestimate A QUEEN!
Angela and Vicky hear from Gagglers who’ve achieved incredible things against the odds, from getting a PhD to running marathons. Plus, one listener shares how letting go of society’s expectations in her 40s has …
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Angela and Vicky hear from Gagglers who’ve achieved incredible things against the odds, from getting a PhD to running marathons. Plus, one listener shares how letting go of society’s expectations in her 40s has helped her finally start living life on her own terms.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
STOP Putting Women In Boxes!!
Paris Hilton has recently spoken of being underestimated as a result of the blonde bimbo image she was pushed towards in The Simple Life - and Angela and Vicky have THOUGHTS. Is it just a tale as old as time …
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Paris Hilton has recently spoken of being underestimated as a result of the blonde bimbo image she was pushed towards in The Simple Life - and Angela and Vicky have THOUGHTS. Is it just a tale as old as time that women aren't allowed to be multi-dimensional?! Not in the GAGiverse ladies!! Plus, they weigh in on the raging iced coffee debate, and we hear an update from Vicky's epic challenge with Heart.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your Secrets Are Safe With Us... Honest!!
As Angela reveals she struggled to keep her big new job a secret, Vicky shares a few Gagglers own experiences with failing to keep quiet about big life moments. Plus, favourite baby names and some media …
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As Angela reveals she struggled to keep her big new job a secret, Vicky shares a few Gagglers own experiences with failing to keep quiet about big life moments. Plus, favourite baby names and some media recommendations for a listener going through a tough health period.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's No Age Limit On Being A Bad B*tch!!
It's a big old week to celebrate women as Angela lands a massive new job, Vicky quite literally gets back on the bike, and all-time icon Madonna picks up a slew of VMAs over forty years on from first performing …
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It's a big old week to celebrate women as Angela lands a massive new job, Vicky quite literally gets back on the bike, and all-time icon Madonna picks up a slew of VMAs over forty years on from first performing at the Ceremony in the eighties. Has anyone ever been close in doing things completely on her own terms?!
And, in a darker piece of news, Angela and Vicky reflect on the allegations resurfacing from Cornell University.
Trigger warning - the second half of this episode does contain some discussion of sexual abuse allegations.
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Here For The Pep Talks YOU Need!
Vicky and Angela are looking back on the GAG Academy with a few of your messages of lessons learned and life problems reframed. Plus, VP gives us a Victorian laundry lesson, and a Gaggler shares her own …
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Vicky and Angela are looking back on the GAG Academy with a few of your messages of lessons learned and life problems reframed. Plus, VP gives us a Victorian laundry lesson, and a Gaggler shares her own 'through the keyhole' sex toy experience... apart from instead of Keith Lemon, the snooper is her mum.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Girls Are Back In Town!
Vicky and Angela are back in the studio after a summer of adventures and they've got more than a few thoughts to share on the big stories of recent weeks. From the Hyrox shitter (yes really) to Sydney Sweeney's …
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Vicky and Angela are back in the studio after a summer of adventures and they've got more than a few thoughts to share on the big stories of recent weeks. From the Hyrox shitter (yes really) to Sydney Sweeney's 'sport' ad, consider this your pop culture run down as we hit the Autumn reset.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Actually Turns You On?
Do you actually know what turns you on? Because Angela and Vicky are back with sex and wellness expert Sarah Mulindwa to get to the bottom of it! We're also finding out why your partner doing the dishwasher can …
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Do you actually know what turns you on? Because Angela and Vicky are back with sex and wellness expert Sarah Mulindwa to get to the bottom of it! We're also finding out why your partner doing the dishwasher can be way hotter than a lingering stare, whether a toy could ever replace an actual human, and why the people you should absolutely stay away from can somehow be the best sex you've ever had.
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It’s Time To Embrace Female Pleasure!
The final class of the GAG Academy is officially in session as Angela and Vicky are joined by sexual health and wellness expert Sarah Mulindwa to talk female pleasure, and why we really should be getting to …
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The final class of the GAG Academy is officially in session as Angela and Vicky are joined by sexual health and wellness expert Sarah Mulindwa to talk female pleasure, and why we really should be getting to know ourselves a little better. Between Vicky’s lifelong aversion to talking about sex and Angela’s infamous “twisted clitoris” panic, Sarah has her work cut out for her.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where Can I Get The Instruction Manual To Life??
Dr Jessamy is tackling your messages on impostor syndrome, confidence, and that deeply irritating feeling that everyone else got the handbook of life and you didn't. The ladies get into why success can feel so …
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Dr Jessamy is tackling your messages on impostor syndrome, confidence, and that deeply irritating feeling that everyone else got the handbook of life and you didn't. The ladies get into why success can feel so uncomfortable and whether "fake it till you make it" actually holds up as advice.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Imposter Syndrome Is Lying To You!
The ladies are sick of not feeling sure of themselves, always doubting their abilities and letting Imposter Syndrome win! So they've enlisted the help of Dr Jessamy Hibbard to help us navigate confidence, from …
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The ladies are sick of not feeling sure of themselves, always doubting their abilities and letting Imposter Syndrome win! So they've enlisted the help of Dr Jessamy Hibbard to help us navigate confidence, from why success never quite "lands" no matter how much you achieve, to why we struggle to take a compliment, and how to finally stop dismissing your wins as luck.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mental Load Is Too Much!
Deborah Joseph is back in the GAG Academy to tackle your messages on dealing with the never-ending mental load. From saying no more often to spotting the warning signs of burnout before you hit the wall, and …
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Deborah Joseph is back in the GAG Academy to tackle your messages on dealing with the never-ending mental load. From saying no more often to spotting the warning signs of burnout before you hit the wall, and why protecting your peace sometimes means letting a friendship or two fall away.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're All Burnt Out... Now What?
The GAG Academy is back, and this week the ladies are tackling the big one: burnout. It feels like women are expected to do it ALL... Work, clean, cook, remember every appointment, keep everyone else's life on …
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The GAG Academy is back, and this week the ladies are tackling the big one: burnout. It feels like women are expected to do it ALL... Work, clean, cook, remember every appointment, keep everyone else's life on track, and never complain. No wonder we're knackered! Angela and Vicky get real about the juggle, and Deborah Joseph joins to share her genius "70% life" technique to help us all realise that doing less can be enough!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy!
Michelle Elman is back in the GAG Academy to tackle the Gagglers' friendship SOS messages. From the fear of being ghosted to how to actually strike up a conversation with a stranger and comparison being the …
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Michelle Elman is back in the GAG Academy to tackle the Gagglers' friendship SOS messages. From the fear of being ghosted to how to actually strike up a conversation with a stranger and comparison being the thief of joy.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Need To Talk About Friendship Breakups...
The GAG Academy is in session! This week’s subject: adult friendships. Angela and Vicky sit down with expert Michelle Elman to cover how to actually break up with a mate, why making new friends feels just like …
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The GAG Academy is in session! This week’s subject: adult friendships. Angela and Vicky sit down with expert Michelle Elman to cover how to actually break up with a mate, why making new friends feels just like dating, and whether we’re all a bit too quick to cut people off in the name of protecting our peace. Class is in session, Gagglers.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are We Starting GAGFest??
Olivia Rodrigo has the ladies dreaming up their very own all-female festival, with a little help from the Gagglers. Plus, a listener writes in about raising the next generation of unapologetic women, and the …
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Olivia Rodrigo has the ladies dreaming up their very own all-female festival, with a little help from the Gagglers. Plus, a listener writes in about raising the next generation of unapologetic women, and the importance of little girls being able to take up space without apologising for it.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Give It Up For The Pop Girlies!
Olivia Rodrigo is throwing a music festival for the girls and we want in. With an all-female lineup, a "come as you are and rage" dress code, and absolutely zero room for fragile male egos, the pair discuss why …
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Olivia Rodrigo is throwing a music festival for the girls and we want in. With an all-female lineup, a "come as you are and rage" dress code, and absolutely zero room for fragile male egos, the pair discuss why the pop girlies are carrying feminism on their backs right now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Embrace That Midlife Crisis!
The Gagglers are rebranding the midlife crisis as Angela and Vicky hear from ladies who are buying sporty cars, starting PhDs, writing novels and finally putting themselves first after years of caring for …
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The Gagglers are rebranding the midlife crisis as Angela and Vicky hear from ladies who are buying sporty cars, starting PhDs, writing novels and finally putting themselves first after years of caring for everyone else. 👏Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So The Trad Wives... Aren't Tradwives?
It looks like the tradwife influencers are all denying they’re actually tradwives (I mean, we kinda knew that anyway 👀), but it begs the question… where does authentic lifestyle content end and performance …
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It looks like the tradwife influencers are all denying they’re actually tradwives (I mean, we kinda knew that anyway 👀), but it begs the question… where does authentic lifestyle content end and performance begin? Angela and Vicky unpack the tradwife trend, the businesses behind the picture-perfect homemaker aesthetic, and whether influencers have a responsibility to be more transparent about the lives they’re selling online.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forty Is Freedom!
The Gagglers are embracing their 40s! Angela and Vicky hear from women who are feeling more themselves, caring less what people think and even starting completely new chapters. Plus, they tackle friendship …
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The Gagglers are embracing their 40s! Angela and Vicky hear from women who are feeling more themselves, caring less what people think and even starting completely new chapters. Plus, they tackle friendship fallouts and why buying period products is the ultimate test of masculinity.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stop Fearing Your Forties!
Angela's shopping for her midlife crisis car, Vicky's counting down to 40, and together they're calling bullshit on the idea that your best years are behind you when you turn 40! Hosted on Acast. See …
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Angela's shopping for her midlife crisis car, Vicky's counting down to 40, and together they're calling bullshit on the idea that your best years are behind you when you turn 40!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Did A Friendship Test... And It Was BRUTAL!
Angela and Vicky put their friendship personalities to the test after discovering there are eight different types of friends we all need in our lives... And their results are brutally accurate! Hosted on Acast …
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Angela and Vicky put their friendship personalities to the test after discovering there are eight different types of friends we all need in our lives... And their results are brutally accurate!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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