Stirring it up with Andi and Miquita Oliver

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Andi and Miquita's podcast Stirring it up is finally here! Listen out for episode 1, coming this June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.