It’s the final episode of season 4 and the chat is all future-focussed. After some book chat and a film review, the conversation wanders away. With some hope about emotion and some wisdom on dealing with your government paperwork and planning your post-lockdown world, it’s everything you need for now.And if you stick around, you might find a little bonus chat about the solar system...

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Future

Feisty women and comedy duos...that’s just for starters. The main course this week is a vegetarian option. There are definitions, ethical arguments, historical vegetarians and a couple of recipe suggestions. For dessert there’s hope from International Women’s Day, and then we’re off to the toilet. Honestly, that’s where we end up! 

Vegetarianism

How do you sort out your life? Secrets are revealed as we have a book review, a YouTube recommendation, some chat about admin, a poem, a project for the weekend and new way of describing how we're all feeling.Dolly AldertonReal Red SeasGingers

Admin

There&apos;s a true crime podcast, a documentary about an octopus and a chat about power dynamics. All that plus an exciting expansion to Hollow&apos;s gardening ambitions, and advice about what to do in the event of a digital power cut. 

Power

French Netflix, Louisiana nuns, new glasses, potato chitting  and championing the young - all the usual nonsense you expect, and some quality chat about how our relationship with our parents changes over the years. 

Parents

The Fionas are back with a brand new season of chat and comment. In this episode, after some recommendations of what to watch, and what to avoid, talk turns to alcohol and the culture of drinking, good and bad. There’s a message of hope about befriending neighbourly cats, and some wisdom about harissa paste and self-care time. Welcome to 2021, people.DrinkawareMind

Alcohol

It’s the final episode of the season, so it’s a bit longer...Hollow is enjoying some music and Substantial is reading something gritty. The Fionas chat about the importance of celebration, there’s a sign of hope in neighbourhood living, and there’s some wisdom about showing up and about how to choose your Christmas cards. Aves O&apos;MayShuggie Bain 

Celebrations

Substantial is joining the rest of the nation and tuning into The Crown, while Hollow is being far more cultural and attending an online jazz festival. The Fionas chat about ageing and childlikeness, there’s a Sign of Hope about communion and letting your guard down, and wisdom about taking care of your body (young and old).The CrownLondon Jazz Festival 

Ageing

Hollow is enjoying a heist documentary, and Substantial is considering taking up chess. Talk turns to Europe and it all gets a bit philosophical. There’s a sign of hope from the Just Love alumni conference, some wisdom about looking after your voice and enjoying parklife.Hatton GardenThe Queen’s GambitJust Love

Europe

In this episode the Fionas talk Bake-Off,  and how to spend your leisure time. Meanwhile, a sign of hope has arrived from Canada and wisdom about putting down your phone and connecting with like-minded friends.The Great British Bake OffEmily in Paris

Leisure

This week Substantial has been to theatre for the first time in months and Hollow is reading about food. Conversation this time is about work, and while Substantial tries to remember all her job history, Hollow is adjusting to a new job. There’s another Sign of Hope - and some wisdom for the week. PetrichorEat Up!

Work

Hollow and Substantial are back for another season, and this time they’re talking at a 400 mile distance. In this first episode, the Fionas chat poetry, documentary and what it feels like to uproot your life and move to a new city. Plus, there’s a brand new segment - Signs of Hope - and some wisdom for the week. http://www.padraigotuama.comhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mtmlhttps://www.callanderslandscape.org/nov-skylights/

Moving

We’re back! 2020 is what it is, but we are still here...or are we? New season launches Friday 6 November...join us then for all the usual blend of waffle, speculation, nonsense and laughter...we’ve missed you!

Season 3 Trailer

It&apos;s the final Summer Special and Hollow and Substantial are chatting Wolf Hall, Swimming (again!) and Sally Rooney. Then there&apos;s the all-important question of ice cream flavours, and a seafood massacre (be warned!). Wolf HallSwimming Through The SeasonsConversations With Friends

Food

Hollow is running 26 miles in 26 hours. Rachel Pyke wants us to record an episode as during Hour 5. Here it is, Rachel, especially for you! Link below for sponsorship of this brilliant cause, and don’t forget to message Fiona through the night to cheer her on!Hollow’s Just Love 26 Hour Marathon

Summer 2020 Bonus: Hollow Runs A Marathon

A conversation between a 20-something and a 40-something about art, culture, faith, justice, equality and life in general. Fiona Hollow and Fiona Stewart both work in the cultural sphere, are both Christians and both live in Glasgow. Hollow is 24 and Substantial is 48. What can one generation learn from the other?

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