Podcast Summary: "The Boffice, Saturday Night & Mariah Carey"
Episode Release Date: August 15, 2025
Hosts: Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally
1. Introduction and Setting the Mood [00:02 - 03:15]
The episode kicks off with a playful nod to ASMR, as Vogue Williams invites listeners to enjoy the soothing sounds of rain. This sets a relaxed and intimate atmosphere for the conversation.
- Vogue Williams [00:22]: "This is like an ASMR episode, really, with the rain. Can you hear the rain?"
2. The "Boffice" Concept and Personal Anecdotes [03:15 - 09:02]
Vogue introduces her unique term "boffis" (bed-office) to describe her workspace, highlighting the challenges and humor of working from bed.
- Vogue Williams [00:36]: "Do you know why I'm such a big fan of the rain? Because I'm such a house rotter. Bedrotter. And I call my bed the boffis because it's my bed office and I work from it, so I work from it so much."
Joanne adds to the banter, sharing her own humorous experiences with medical devices and the relentlessness of maintaining productivity.
- Joanne McNally [01:19]: "She has a gold commode that just sits beside her in the bed. She started out with one of the..."
3. Navigating Mood Swings and Daily Life [09:02 - 12:48]
The hosts delve into the unpredictability of emotions, discussing days when everything feels overwhelming versus days of complete calm without apparent reason.
- Vogue Williams [02:14]: "Sometimes you wake up and you feel like you have the world on your shoulders and other days you wake up and you've not. You've nothing on your shoulders at all."
4. Planning Joanne's 40th Birthday Party [09:26 - 12:48]
Joanne enthusiastically shares her plans for her upcoming 40th birthday party, expressing both excitement and anxiety about potentially inviting too many guests. The conversation is filled with humorous comparisons to infamous events like the Fyre Festival.
-
Joanne McNally [09:26]: "Amber was like, wait, we should write down who's coming."
-
Vogue Williams [10:08]: "You're gonna be on. This is like Fyre Festival."
5. Social Media Shenanigans and Viral Moments [16:54 - 23:00]
Vogue and Joanne discuss recent viral moments, notably Mariah Carey's appearance on Scott Mills' podcast where she mistakenly claimed Katy Perry went to space. They humorously critique the misinformation spread on social media.
- Vogue Williams [16:21]: "Do you know what I find a little ill thought out or problematic? ... when they say Katy Perry went to space."
6. Media Headlines and Personal Rumors [24:23 - 29:58]
The hosts address recent media headlines affecting them personally. Vogue reacts to a misleading story about quitting alcohol, while Joanne tackles rumors circulating on TikTok accusing them of infidelity.
-
Joanne McNally [26:27]: "I was like, oh, this is quite funny. And then I was like, actually, hang on, I don't know how funny this is."
-
Vogue Williams [25:07]: "Is that true? How dare he control you. This is coercive control, and I will not stand for it."
7. Navigating Online Dating and Hinge Stories [29:45 - 33:03]
Vogue shares her humorous approach to online dating on Hinge, using quirky icebreakers involving fictional stories about users' fathers to weed out unsuitable matches.
- Vogue Williams [30:24]: "One of my prompts on my dating profile is it says name one thing I'll never do again and I have your father because I think it's a nice icebreaker."
8. Book Recommendations: The "Culture Pocket" [35:34 - 36:31]
Joanne introduces her current reading obsession, Dolly Alderton's books, praising their depth and relatability. Vogue chimes in with her own literary experiences, highlighting the impact of perspective in storytelling.
-
Joanne McNally [35:34]: "I just started reading Dolly Alderton's books and I'm obsessed. So I'm now on Ghosts."
-
Vogue Williams [36:10]: "It's about a male stand up... I actually really enjoyed it."
9. Final Banter and Closing Thoughts [37:00 - 40:08]
The episode wraps up with light-hearted discussions about viral TikTok stories, infamous personalities, and maintaining authenticity amidst public scrutiny. The hosts emphasize the importance of keeping personal dramas private and fostering genuine connections.
-
Vogue Williams [37:30]: "It's called the Cupcakes that broke the Internet."
-
Joanne McNally [38:19]: "I think you do protest too much this is like when someone tells you something and they're like don't tell anyone you're like sure who would I tell?"
Notable Quotes:
-
Vogue Williams [02:14]: "Sometimes you wake up and you feel like you have the world on your shoulders and other days you wake up and you've not. You've nothing on your shoulders at all."
-
Joanne McNally [09:26]: "Amber was like, wait, we should write down who's coming."
-
Vogue Williams [25:07]: "Is that true? How dare he control you. This is coercive control, and I will not stand for it."
-
Vogue Williams [30:24]: "One of my prompts on my dating profile is it says name one thing I'll never do again and I have your father because I think it's a nice icebreaker."
-
Joanne McNally [35:34]: "I just started reading Dolly Alderton's books and I'm obsessed."
Conclusion
In this vibrant and candid episode, Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally navigate a myriad of topics ranging from personal anecdotes about working from bed to tackling viral media moments and rumors. Their blend of humor, honesty, and heartfelt discussions offers listeners a relatable and entertaining experience, embodying the podcast's commitment to "100% honesty guaranteed."
For more insights and conversations, visit mytherapistghostedme.com or contact the hosts at hello@MTGMpod.com.
