BBC, ITV, Sky One and LBC presenter Bev Turner has teamed up with author and podcaster Marina Fogle to launch the brand-new podcast series, As Good As It Gets?.
Launching today, the pair have joined forces with PodcastWorks – part of the RadioWorks Group, for the new series, which sees Bev and Marina sharing their thoughts and perspectives on a range of themes that are close to their hearts.
The podcast will include sincere conversations, anecdotes and laughter in an effort to answer questions such as what is genuine happiness? Where or when should you expect to find it? What changes would you need to make to get there? And ultimately, has life already been As Good As It Gets?.
It will cover a range of major issues affecting both men and women of their generation: relationship wellbeing, loneliness, professional satisfaction, financial uncertainty, gratitude and perspective, parenting challenges and identity crises.
Bev and Marina will relate their own experiences of change, loss, grief and reinvention to bring comfort, amusement and inspiration to others who may be facing problems.
Episode one covers the topic of identity and how women are often viewed in relation to the children and partners in their lives. Episode two is a light-hearted look at Christmas and how they will manage during a ‘Covid Christmas’ period.
Bev also reveals how her children faired after she and ex-husband James told them about their separation just prior to Christmas and yet still made it work for everyone.
In the third episode, they discuss friendship reflecting on their own, and the strange days of being left at home while their partners, James Cracknell and Ben Fogle rowed around the world.
Outside of her broadcasting career, Bev also founded Happy Birth Club, a set of ante-natal and post-natal classes for pregnant couples.
Co-host, Marina is a founder of an ante-natal business The Bump Class, which she set up with her sister Dr Chiara Hunt. It helps mothers prepare for their labour journey. They also released the book The Bump Class: An Expert Guide to Pregnancy, and launched their own podcast The Parent Hood, which offers advice on parenting to listeners.
Speaking about the new podcast, Bev Turner said: “Over the years, I would go to Marina to seek her advice as she is smart, unafraid of what other people might think and full of practical solutions.
“Being married to an errant adventurer is tough, but she always makes life look easy. She’s been a huge source of comfort to couples in the baby-loss community and I love that she can now bring her strength and wisdom to a wider audience on broader topics. We also have a good laugh which frankly everyone needs right now.”
Marina Fogle adds: “Whenever I have a conversation with Bev, I end up wiser, happier and with a smile on my face. The woman is direct, honest, thoughtful and to the point.
“We don’t always see eye to eye, but neither of us are afraid to confront the other. Our chats are always refreshing and insightful – just the kind of thing the world of podcasts needs!”
Ally Lang, Commissioning Editor of PodcastWorks, said: “The world of podcasts has been crying out for a series where funny, and intelligent people talk about stuff for grown-ups. Marina and Bev’s honesty is going to shock a few people, but their gift for storytelling and sharing their experiences, no matter how personal, will have anyone who listens hooked. As Good As It Gets? perfectly matches the PodcastWorks vision of creating engaging, mainstream entertainment that brands can buy into.”
Episodes one and two of As Good As It Gets? Are available on all major platforms from today.
