Stirring it up with Andi and Miquita Oliver
Arts
OffScript
Hosted by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Andi and Miquita Oliver. Stirring It Up sees them welcome a special guest and a plus one of their own choice, to gather around their kitchen table for a feast of laughter, vulnerability, and deep conversations about all things food, culture, and the human experience. Delectable food made by Andi, enticing drinks devised by Miquita. They invite you to unwind relax and embrace the power of sharing life’s experiences with each other. Their family is big and beautiful and the kitchen table is where they all come together. Break bread, breathe deep & let them share it with you. THIS is how they do it in the Oliver household! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick Grimshaw - Like Coming Home
Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw joins Andi and Miquita for roast hake coconut curry, sweetcorn succotash, crispy okra, and plantain.He brings his fiancé, Dancer Meshach Henry.Over hibiscus tea, margaritas (and laughter of course), they discuss family, learning to write, youthful nights out, midnight mass, and Miquita's role in the couple's wedding plans.If you enjoy this episode, make sure you look out for "Extra Helpings" bonus episode, each and every Sunday.An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production.Produced by Tayo Popoola and Tom Jenkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40:0609/11/2023
Tamzin Outhwaite - Extra Helpings
More from Andi and Miquita's Sunday lunch with Actress Tamzin Outhwaite, and Producer Fi Cotter-Graig, including extra detail about Andi's recipe and Miquita's drink, more conversation from the main interview, and of course the reflections of Tamzin and Fi on their afternoon. An Offscript Production and Yaya Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:2605/11/2023
Tamzin Outhwaite - We Free Women
Actress Tamzin Outhwaite joins Andi and Miquita to talk about her upbringing, professional life before, during and after the TV show “Eastenders”. She also discusses her love of a wellness retreat, and how their positive impact on her compelled her to start her community interest company called “We Free Women". Tamzin brings mutual friend, TV Producer Fi Cotter Craig. Over BBQ sirloin, mixed potatoes, smoked garlic gravy, and spiced poached beetroot, the table also laugh their way through stories about drinking in LA, the wisdom of Cher and Audre Lorde. and end another meal toasting the joys of female friendship. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production Produced by Tayo Popoola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45:0102/11/2023
Lemn Sissy - Extra Helpings
A look behind the scenes of Thursday's wonderful interview with the Poet Lemn Sissay, and his guest, Hairdresser Sabrina Kidd. Andi and Miquita bicker over tracksuit chic, Lemn arrives and destroys Andi's garden, and brings and unusual gift. Plus there's more conversation from the meal, and a heartfelt interview with Lemn and Sabrina on their friendship with Andi and Miquita, and their thoughts on the afternoon. An Offscript Production and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:1229/10/2023
Lemn Sissay - Let The Light Pour In
Award winning poet Lemn Sissay joins Andi and Miquita over a meal of coconut rice, barbecued aubergine, spiced roast pumpkin and curried chicken. Lemn brings his good friend, hairdresser Subrina Kidd. , Lemn's beautiful new book, the joy of words, the meaning of community, the joy of service, and the importance of hair for identity are all discussed as a joyful lunch turned into a laughter filled evening. An Offscript Production, and Yaya Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:0825/10/2023
Mel Blatt & Shaznay Lewis - Extra Helpings
" Together, I'm just so proud of them, and I love them. They're just such good girls!" - Mel Blatt" They're so very comfortable with each other. I admire that!" - Shaznay LewisOn this week's Extra Helpings episode, we hear about the dinner from Mel and Shaznay. Plus of course there's bonus chat that wasn't included in Thursday's main episode, a closer look at Andi's recipe, and a peek behind behind the scenes as the food gets preparedDon't forget to listen, subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and send in your questions via DM. We'll answer them in forthcoming Extra Helpings Podcasts. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production.Produced by Tayo Popoola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13:5722/10/2023
Mel Blatt & Shaznay Lewis - Famous In Grove
Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis from the band All Saints join Andi and Miquita for slow roast spiced lamb, old-school 90's classic cocktails, and a lot of laughter. The origin story of the band, the art of songwriting, the battle for creative control, and why they only really set out to be well known in West London is all up for discussion. Plus there's conversation about mother and daughter dynamics on TV, and the importance of 'sistren' in all of their lives. Plus there's the moment the penny dropped for Miquita as to how the group got their name... An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:1218/10/2023
Annie Mac - Extra Helpings
"They got things out of me I've never talked about before!"In today's bonus episode of Stirring It Up, we hear about the lunch and the interview from the point of view of Annie Mac and her guest Reju Sharma. There's also more behind the scenes material - we hear about Andi's menu and Miquita's drink recipes in full, and what Reju and Annie brought as a gift. There's also a full, unedited debrief of the afternoon from Andi and Miquita. In future we would like to answer your questions in this bonus podcast, so please LIKE the Stirring It Up page on Instagram, and DM your questions to us there. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15:1714/10/2023
Annie Mac - Thank God For Life.
Broadcaster, DJ and Author Annie Macmanus comes for lunch with Andi and Miquita, to herald the start of season 2 of Stirring It Up. Annie brings her best friend, Creative Producer Reju Sharma, who moved to London from Birmingham when Annie moved over from Ireland. They shared a flat together, as well as a workplace at BBC Radio One. Family, fishing, friendship, and Radio One in the Noughties are discussed, as is ambition, changing lanes, the joy (and pain) of writing, and so much more. There are tears and much laughter around a table laden with three kinds of barbecued fish, a green bean curry, chana dahl, sweet potato & caramelised onion roti, and a coconut and pomegranate lamb's lettuce salad. Don’t forget that this series there is a BONUS episode, every Sunday. “Extra Helpings” is where you’ll hear more from the guests, more of Andi’s recipes, and we will also have your questions to Andi and Miquita answered. An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46:0111/10/2023
Lily Allen - A Family Affair
A final, extended episode to finish off season one, and it's a special one. Lily Allen is an Actress, Singer and bestselling Author. But most importantly, she's family, growing up alongside Andi and Miquita in West London. In between fits of laughter and delicious food, no stone is left unturned, as the conversation goes from motherhood and marriage, dealing with the media spotlight, the cringiness of listening to old songs, the experience of acting, sobriety and so much more . Plus their's plenty of insight ( amongst the laughter) into Miquita and Lily were like as kids, and how Andi dealt with it! Today's feast was specially requested by Lily, as a reminder of her childhood - Honey Baked Chicken, White Rice, Plantain and an Avocado salad. An Offscript Production, and Yaya ProductionProduced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:2016/08/2023
Candice Carty-Williams - Wet Up The Food
Candice Carty-Williams is Author of the bestseller “Queenie”, a Screenwriter, and a Showrunner. She talks to Andi and Miquita about the business of TV, having black female role models, her early life in publishing, family, food with bad vibes, and whether there are any good looking men in South London. All over an Antiguan brunch of plantain and coconut Funjee , fried fish and a “chop up” of black eyed peas, okra and spinach. A “Golden Milk” drink was made by Miquita.Candice’s current TV show, “Champion” is available on BBC iPlayer.An Offscript Production, and Yaya Production. Produced by Tom Jenkins, and Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:3109/08/2023
Ed Gamble - Happy Glutton
Comedian Ed Gamble is today's guest, and he's brought his wife Charlie Jamison with him. We hear about Ed's new book "Glutton", life behind the scenes at Great British Menu, where Ed is also a judge, alongside Andi, moody comedians, and being big (quite literally) in Japan - all over a delicious dish of Braised Oxtail, Saltfish Fritters, Plantain, Seasoned Rice, and Gungo Peas.An OffScript Production, and YaYa Production.Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41:4702/08/2023
Elizabeth Day - Don't Fall Over
Elizabeth Day, Podcaster and Author, is invited over for dinner, to eat Andi’s signature dish of honey baked chicken.She brings her husband, Businessman Justin Basini over. On this week’s episode we find out the couple's origin story, and the app that brought them together. The talk turns to the meaning of family, learning to enjoy success, “being fancy”, swapping clothes with Dolly Alderton, and undressing in Gucci.An Offscript Production, and YaYa Production.Produced by Tayo Popoola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37:3226/07/2023
Honey & Co - Pushing For Change
Andi and Miquita Oliver invite Chefs Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer, the team behind the Honey & Co cafe and restaurant, over for dinner. Since opening a tiny restaurant in 2012, the pair have become known for serving some of the city’s finest Middle Eastern food, as well as writing award winning cookbooks, writing columns, and hosting podcasts. They bring their friend Polly Russell, Food Historian, Author, and Curator at The British Museum. The dinner party discussion centred around food, of course - the art of not writing recipes down, the trouble with fine dining, understanding our history through food, and disappointing the aunties in the kitchen... All over rum and ginger baked ribs, pickled beetroot, barbecued aubergine, Johnny cakes, and more. An Off Script Production, and YAYA Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38:3119/07/2023
Steve Jones - The Sunny Foothills Of Life.
Steve Jones is welcomed into Andi and Miquita’s home. Steve is a TV Presenter, and currently the face of Channel 4’s F1 coverage. He’s also an author, with his debut novel “Call Time” out now. He’s reunited with his T4 "TV wife" Miquita Oliver for the first time in 6 years, and brought his real wife Phylicia Jackson over for a delicious Korean feast. The conversation covers seeking fame and fortune in LA, leaving Las Vegas, losing friends and family too young, trial by social media, disliking dolphins, and so much more. An Off Script Production and YAYA Production. Produced by Tayo Popoola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:2313/07/2023
Jordan Stephens - Cousin, Nephew Extraordinaire.
Jordan Stephens is a Musician, Actor, Presenter and Writer who sprung to fame as part of rap/pop duo Rizzle Kicks.Most importantly, he is a member of Andi and Miquita Oliver's extended family. He brings his good friend Ayishat Akanbi, a Stylist and Writer to lunch.The conversation covered first dates, finding love with Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix, fame and attention as a drug, definitions of family, Andi's relationship advice, remaining resistant to definition. All over a Seabass 'Fish Tea' in a coconut and turmeric broth.An Offscript Production, and YAYA Production.Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:2506/07/2023
Kathy Burke - "Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere, Pippa Brown"
Kathy Burke joins Andi & Miquita Oliver for a special lunch, on the first episode of Stirring It Up. The Director, Presenter and Actress brings her great friend Pippa Brown, a Comedy Writer, Producer and Director. Cool Britannia in the 90’s, running away to see The Clash, a very hungry childhood, working out what fame feels like, and so much more are covered, over delicious barbecued sea bass. An Offscript Production, and YAYA Production.Produced by Tayo Popoola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:1128/06/2023