Ruthie is dragged back to the mic for another lockdown session in which she stresses the importance of mattress toppers, and worries she's not committed enough to anything. 'What am I going to do for the rest of my life when I don't care about anything?' she asks. 'Well, there's always journalism,' replies dad.  Musically, the Kinks take on Mahalia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruthie is dragged back to the mic for another lockdown session in which she stresses the importance of mattress toppers, and worries she's not committed enough to anything. 'What am I going to do for the rest of my life when I don't care about anything?' she asks. 'Well, there's always journalism,' replies dad.  Musically, the Kinks take on Mahalia. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'The producers of Love Island knew all about Coronavirus before anybody.

In the latest lockdown session, an increasingly demotivated Ruth - with student life suspended - tackles Black Lives Matter, explains Tik Tok, and learns some new words from Dad and Suzie Dent, although Dad gives a totally misleading definition of the word 'anomie.' Also Ella Fitzgerald, mundane celebrity sightings, and the efforts of the French to keep their language pure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest lockdown session, an increasingly demotivated Ruth - with student life suspended - tackles Black Lives Matter, explains Tik Tok, and learns some new words from Dad and Suzie Dent, although Dad gives a totally misleading definition of the word 'anomie.' Also Ella Fitzgerald, mundane celebrity sightings, and the efforts of the French to keep their language pure. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Tik Tok explained - 'It's short videos, you watch for hours, and then feel terrible about yourself'

'When we establish the matriarchy,' says Ruth, 'The two men we'll save are Bill Gates and Richard Osman.  And maybe Leonardo DiCaprio and Harry Styles.'  This week Ruth and Dad talk Eurovision, and Iceland's superb entry.  Also Ruth looks at Coronavirus as a class issue, and gets some support for her views on colonialism.  She also bizarrely takes issue with Dad's pronunciation of the word 'California.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'When we establish the matriarchy,' says Ruth, 'The two men we'll save are Bill Gates and Richard Osman. And maybe Leonardo DiCaprio and Harry Styles.' This week Ruth and Dad talk Eurovision, and Iceland's superb entry. Also Ruth looks at Coronavirus as a class issue, and gets some support for her views on colonialism. She also bizarrely takes issue with Dad's pronunciation of the word 'California.' Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'I'll tell my future children about this, if I ever have any - if I ever get out of the house, that is.'

Ruthie and Dad remain locked down, and added to the hell of being stranded with aging parents, Ruth is also frustrated by the lack of progress in her Uni work. Online tuition is just not working, she says, and no-one seems to be thinking about a solution for Britain's students. Also, the 'New Normal' everybody's talking about - although Ruth was quite happy with the old Normal - should include a rebalancing of the nation's resources away from London to the North. Ruth also has a 400-year-old swipe at the Mayflower pilgrims of 1620. Popular culture references include Love Island, Grays Anatomy, Friends, Frazier, and Tootsie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruthie and Dad remain locked down, and added to the hell of being stranded with aging parents, Ruth is also frustrated by the lack of progress in her Uni work. Online tuition is just not working, she says, and no-one seems to be thinking about a solution for Britain's students. Also, the 'New Normal' everybody's talking about - although Ruth was quite happy with the old Normal - should include a rebalancing of the nation's resources away from London to the North. Ruth also has a 400-year-old swipe at the Mayflower pilgrims of 1620. Popular culture references include Love Island, Grays Anatomy, Friends, Frazier, and Tootsie. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'I'm all jigsawed out.  I need to go back to Uni.'

In the first of a new series, 19-year-old Ruthie is feeling the generation gap particularly keenly, reluctantly furloughed from the Universtiy of York and trapped in lockdown with her ma and pa. In this first episode she delves into cinema history, explaining to her dad the 'cool girl' trope in modern movies, and luxuriating in 'comfort TV,' Gilmore Girls and How I Met Your Mother.  Meanwhile, as Ruthie and dad swap music suggestions, there's a taste of Bob Dylan, Jeremy Zucker, and Kanye West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of a new series, 19-year-old Ruthie is feeling the generation gap particularly keenly, reluctantly furloughed from the Universtiy of York and trapped in lockdown with her ma and pa. In this first episode she delves into cinema history, explaining to her dad the 'cool girl' trope in modern movies, and luxuriating in 'comfort TV,' Gilmore Girls and How I Met Your Mother. Meanwhile, as Ruthie and dad swap music suggestions, there's a taste of Bob Dylan, Jeremy Zucker, and Kanye West. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'No-one asked for the 'new normal.'  I was quite happy with the 'old normal.'

We edited together some clips of Ruthie, Uni, Dad, and Me as our entry for the British Podcast Awards, but as it seems those awards will not happen we thought we'd share them anyway.  The clips are from the podcasts we made around the time Ruth was starting at the University of York, and settling in Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We edited together some clips of Ruthie, Uni, Dad, and Me as our entry for the British Podcast Awards, but as it seems those awards will not happen we thought we'd share them anyway. The clips are from the podcasts we made around the time Ruth was starting at the University of York, and settling in Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

starting at University of York and settling in

The very last Ruthie - Uni, Dad &amp; Me, for the time being at least, as University shuts &amp; Ruth is isolated with parents.  In the swansong podcast, we look at the economics of Coronavirus, the death of expectation, whether you want to be on the wagon or off, what Dame Harriett Walter would do if a lecherous male put his hand on her knee, and musically Isaac Hayes faces off against Childish Gambino.  Thank you all for your support during all three seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very last Ruthie - Uni, Dad &amp; Me, for the time being at least, as University shuts &amp; Ruth is isolated with parents. In the swansong podcast, we look at the economics of Coronavirus, the death of expectation, whether you want to be on the wagon or off, what Dame Harriett Walter would do if a lecherous male put his hand on her knee, and musically Isaac Hayes faces off against Childish Gambino. Thank you all for your support during all three seasons. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'This is dad's hot take on Coronavirus - makes him sound like Stalin!'

...in which dad questions whether some young people view Coronavirus in some bizarre way as a payback for Brexit, and Ruthie laments losing what might have been the best summer of her life. She also offers free French lessons just to fill the yawning time chasm in front of her, and to keep in practice. And why it's not right to compare the current crisis to wartime - and Wakefield's dance of death, the Gas Mask disco in the city.  Musically, Sly and the Family Stone take on British singer Emily Burns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...in which dad questions whether some young people view Coronavirus in some bizarre way as a payback for Brexit, and Ruthie laments losing what might have been the best summer of her life. She also offers free French lessons just to fill the yawning time chasm in front of her, and to keep in practice. And why it's not right to compare the current crisis to wartime - and Wakefield's dance of death, the Gas Mask disco in the city. Musically, Sly and the Family Stone take on British singer Emily Burns Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'We already were the anxious generation, now this...'

...in which dad is confused when a leopardskin bowtie and comedy leopardskin ears arrive for him. AlsoRuthie and dad discuss what the effects of Coronavirus are likely to be on University life. Ruth, meanwhile, has discovered the American TV show Love Is Blind, which it turns out not to be, She explains the patriarchy to dad, and musically country singer Iris DeMent faces off against Tegan and Sara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...in which dad is confused when a leopardskin bowtie and comedy leopardskin ears arrive for him. AlsoRuthie and dad discuss what the effects of Coronavirus are likely to be on University life. Ruth, meanwhile, has discovered the American TV show Love Is Blind, which it turns out not to be, She explains the patriarchy to dad, and musically country singer Iris DeMent faces off against Tegan and Sara. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Leopardskin ears - and begging for drinks in Wetherspoons

Family relationships are a major thread in the latest father-and-daughter podcast. With dad being a 'spooky' middle child, and Ruthie the baby of the family, birth order is discussed, as well as the parent-child dynamic with the calculation that once your child leaves for university, you have already spent 95 per cent of the time you will ever spend with them.  One listener sends his sad story of losing touch with his daughter who is a student at York University, and other subjects covered include; no-platforming, Nandos, Selfridges, and Jeremy Thorpe.    There are also a couple of 'mildly interesting' dad stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family relationships are a major thread in the latest father-and-daughter podcast. With dad being a 'spooky' middle child, and Ruthie the baby of the family, birth order is discussed, as well as the parent-child dynamic with the calculation that once your child leaves for university, you have already spent 95 per cent of the time you will ever spend with them. One listener sends his sad story of losing touch with his daughter who is a student at York University, and other subjects covered include; no-platforming, Nandos, Selfridges, and Jeremy Thorpe. There are also a couple of 'mildly interesting' dad stories. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'It's quite feminist, there's a lot of armpit hair.'

With university paused, the generation gap becomes more brutal than ever, with 19-year-old Ruthie locked in with boomer parents, but still podcasting If you enjoy 'Ruthie - The Lockdown Sessions, then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2 If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; https://www.facebook.com/martinkelnerAnd if you want to listen to the music played on the podcast, the Spotify playlist is here;https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSgOur thanks to our patrons at talkRADIO.  Find more from talkRADIO at talkRADIO.CO.UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I just found this podcast. It is funny and a great insight into random topics between two generations! Looking forward to hearing more of these!

Really good listen

With university paused, the generation gap becomes more brutal than ever, with 19-year-old Ruthie locked in with boomer parents, but still podcasting If you enjoy 'Ruthie - The Lockdown Sessions, then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here; <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2</a> If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner</a>And if you want to listen to the music played on the podcast, the Spotify playlist is here;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg</a>Our thanks to our patrons at talkRADIO. Find more from talkRADIO at <a href="http://talkRADIO.CO.UK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">talkRADIO.CO.UK</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ruthie - The Lockdown Sessions

In the latest episode, Ruthie says why she thinks football fans are fat, is dissatisfied with her college tutors curt replies to her carefully crafted emails, and insists Love Island is not about the £50,000 prize, but about love. Ruthie and Martin also discuss Iain Stirling's views that Millennials have been spoiled by their parents, and Martin tries unsuccessfully to impersonate the Love Island host. And in the most bizarre music contest yet, it's Stormzy v Jake Thackray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode, Ruthie says why she thinks football fans are fat, is dissatisfied with her college tutors curt replies to her carefully crafted emails, and insists Love Island is not about the £50,000 prize, but about love. Ruthie and Martin also discuss Iain Stirling's views that Millennials have been spoiled by their parents, and Martin tries unsuccessfully to impersonate the Love Island host. And in the most bizarre music contest yet, it's Stormzy v Jake Thackray. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

"You're really only here to press the buttons."

In the Generation Gap podcast this week, all the major issues are discussed; Brett Kavanaugh, Cosmo's plus-size cover girl, and Kanye's name change. Also: Ruthie asks why The Guardian doesn't make it easier for her to leech material from their free (!) website, engages in a fierce argument about train toilets, and discovers that life is tiring - now and forever. Musically, doo-wop group The Teen Queens battle with indy artrock girl The Japanese House; and father and daughter have contrasting views on how the 30th anniversary of children's classic Matilda should be markedIf you enjoy 'Ruthie - Me &amp; My Dad', then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here;https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode. Oh, and tell your friends!You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; https://www.facebook.com/martinkelnerAnd if you want to listen to the music played on the podcast, the Spotify playlist is here;https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Generation Gap podcast this week, all the major issues are discussed; Brett Kavanaugh, Cosmo's plus-size cover girl, and Kanye's name change. Also: Ruthie asks why The Guardian doesn't make it easier for her to leech material from their free (!) website, engages in a fierce argument about train toilets, and discovers that life is tiring - now and forever. Musically, doo-wop group The Teen Queens battle with indy artrock girl The Japanese House; and father and daughter have contrasting views on how the 30th anniversary of children's classic Matilda should be markedIf you enjoy 'Ruthie - Me &amp; My Dad', then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2</a>If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode. Oh, and tell your friends!You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner</a>And if you want to listen to the music played on the podcast, the Spotify playlist is here;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

"Don't go offending people now..."

In the latest instalment of the father and daughter podcast, Martin and Ruth discuss anti-semitism in France and England, why it's not possible for young people even to boil a pan of pasta without Internet assistance, and the latest app for the lost and lonely. Also brainjacking, a kind of real life Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, thoughts on Shamima Begum, Chloe Kardashian's love-split, and the latest on the Love Island hamster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest instalment of the father and daughter podcast, Martin and Ruth discuss anti-semitism in France and England, why it's not possible for young people even to boil a pan of pasta without Internet assistance, and the latest app for the lost and lonely. Also brainjacking, a kind of real life Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, thoughts on Shamima Begum, Chloe Kardashian's love-split, and the latest on the Love Island hamster. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Eternal Sunshine - for real; and Martin and Ruth write a rom-com

Martin and Ruth have a falling out in episode 20 of their generation gap podcast, when Martin lends a sceptical ear to some inferior teen issues podcasts and Ruth thinks he's being arrogant. They leave it to correspondents to decide on the truth. Also, the problems for men in the #MeToo era, the craftiness of Christians muscling in on popular culture, the controversy over women football pundits, and how the Swinging Sixties never arrived in Manchester until 1974.If you enjoy 'Ruthie - Me &amp; My Dad', then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2 If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin and Ruth have a falling out in episode 20 of their generation gap podcast, when Martin lends a sceptical ear to some inferior teen issues podcasts and Ruth thinks he's being arrogant. They leave it to correspondents to decide on the truth. Also, the problems for men in the #MeToo era, the craftiness of Christians muscling in on popular culture, the controversy over women football pundits, and how the Swinging Sixties never arrived in Manchester until 1974.If you enjoy 'Ruthie - Me &amp; My Dad', then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here; <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2</a> If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; <a href="mailto:martinandruthpodcast@gmail.com">martinandruthpodcast@gmail.com</a>Martin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Crafty Christians, Mods v Rockers, getting Pied Off

Episode 6 of the popular father and daughter podcast, where Baby Boomer father discusses issues of the day with Generation Z daughter runs the rule over all the important topics, from Dance Moms, rap music, and Nando's to Auschwitz as tourist attraction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 6 of the popular father and daughter podcast, where Baby Boomer father discusses issues of the day with Generation Z daughter runs the rule over all the important topics, from Dance Moms, rap music, and Nando's to Auschwitz as tourist attraction. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

8th March 2018 - Ruthie. Me and My Dad. This week they discuss all the important topics, from Dance Moms, rap music, and Nando's to Auschwitz as tourist attraction. [Ruthie. Me and My Dad episode 006]

Ed Milliband

On this week's podcast, father and daughter discuss Churchill's legacy, childbirth - specifically Keira Knightley's - and an epidemic of niceness on the TV. Musically Marlene Dietrich faces off against Soak, and father asks daughter why she didn't warn him about Downsizing, and save him two hours of his life.If you enjoy 'Ruthie - Me &amp; My Dad', then we'd love it if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2 If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; https://www.facebook.com/martinkelnerAnd if you want to listen to the music played on the podcast, the Spotify playlist is here;https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, father and daughter discuss Churchill's legacy, childbirth - specifically Keira Knightley's - and an epidemic of niceness on the TV. Musically Marlene Dietrich faces off against Soak, and father asks daughter why she didn't warn him about Downsizing, and save him two hours of his life.If you enjoy 'Ruthie - Me &amp; My Dad', then we'd love it if you could leave a review on iTunes here; <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2</a> If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner</a>And if you want to listen to the music played on the podcast, the Spotify playlist is here;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

"Ant & Dec, and Ed Milliband."

....in which Ruth lists ten things she has learnt in her first term at the University of York, tries to decide whether she's a post-colonial feminist or not, discusses snobbery towards the North of England, and laments the scandal of students' rented accommodation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

....in which Ruth lists ten things she has learnt in her first term at the University of York, tries to decide whether she's a post-colonial feminist or not, discusses snobbery towards the North of England, and laments the scandal of students' rented accommodation. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'Friendship, Love, & Pasta.'

In the popular father-and-daughter podcast this week, a former Sunday Times Podcast of the Week, Ruthie unveils her Lorraine Kelly impersonation, and topics discussed include radical feminism, cultural appropriation, and 'good' tension. Ruthie introduces dad to the work of The Blossoms and dad reciprocates with a track by Loudon Wainwright lll.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the popular father-and-daughter podcast this week, a former Sunday Times Podcast of the Week, Ruthie unveils her Lorraine Kelly impersonation, and topics discussed include radical feminism, cultural appropriation, and 'good' tension. Ruthie introduces dad to the work of The Blossoms and dad reciprocates with a track by Loudon Wainwright lll.   Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

10th May 2018 - Ruthie. Me and My Dad. Radical Feminism, cultural appropriation and 'good' tension

Ruth is settling in at the University of York, coping with a demanding French and Spanish degree course. She's uncomfortable with the banning of a campaign against the crackdown on the Hong Kong protestors by the Chinese government, and wonders what it says about free speech on campus. With an election in the offing she's not sure she and her fellow students will dutifully march out and vote Labour as expected. Meanwhile, back on campus, Ruth reveals the horrors of Oriental Night in the cafeteria! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth is settling in at the University of York, coping with a demanding French and Spanish degree course. She's uncomfortable with the banning of a campaign against the crackdown on the Hong Kong protestors by the Chinese government, and wonders what it says about free speech on campus. With an election in the offing she's not sure she and her fellow students will dutifully march out and vote Labour as expected. Meanwhile, back on campus, Ruth reveals the horrors of Oriental Night in the cafeteria! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'University is unbelievably like Love Island'

Macky D

A packed show this week ranges over such diverse topics as the legalisation of cannabis, the absence of mozzarella sticks in MacDonalds, why narcissism may be good for teenagers, definitions of terms such as 'bromies' and 'peng ting,' the weirdness of Jeff Goldblum; plus we ask how ironic Alanis Morissette actually is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A packed show this week ranges over such diverse topics as the legalisation of cannabis, the absence of mozzarella sticks in MacDonalds, why narcissism may be good for teenagers, definitions of terms such as 'bromies' and 'peng ting,' the weirdness of Jeff Goldblum; plus we ask how ironic Alanis Morissette actually is. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bromies, Peng Tings & a plea to Macky D's

Germaine Greer

This week, father and daughter debate Germaine Greer's views on rape. Also Martin teaches Ruth about '70s sit-coms, Howard Stern, and the meaning of the word 'vitriolic,' while Ruth tries to explain to Martin what's going on in Love Island. Hotel California brexit, the constant tiredness of teenagers, and a theory that the Beatles never existed are other topics touched upon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, father and daughter debate Germaine Greer's views on rape. Also Martin teaches Ruth about '70s sit-coms, Howard Stern, and the meaning of the word 'vitriolic,' while Ruth tries to explain to Martin what's going on in Love Island. Hotel California brexit, the constant tiredness of teenagers, and a theory that the Beatles never existed are other topics touched upon. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Germaine Greer, Teenage Tiredness & Did The Beatles Actually Exist?

In which Ruth embarks on the difficult business of making friends at University, falls over drunk causing cuts and abrasions, stands up for Leeds in the face of kids from Surrey, a tribe she hadn't previously come across.  She reveals that among the societies soliciting members at the Freshers' Fair was a fetish club, and asks dad if he went to University in California or Strathclyde.  Musically, 87-year-old Petula Clark takes on 16-year-old Alfie Templeman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Ruth embarks on the difficult business of making friends at University, falls over drunk causing cuts and abrasions, stands up for Leeds in the face of kids from Surrey, a tribe she hadn't previously come across. She reveals that among the societies soliciting members at the Freshers' Fair was a fetish club, and asks dad if he went to University in California or Strathclyde. Musically, 87-year-old Petula Clark takes on 16-year-old Alfie Templeman Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The overpowering smell of boy - Ruth starts Uni.

...in which Ruth is not impressed by boy students weeing in the sink, prompting dad to reveal the secret of Butlin's bum. Ruth and dad discuss initiation rituals in Uni, the upcoming strike, and the class divide among students - if there is one. In the wider world, Ruth nominates Kate Garraway as the most annoying person in the world, and although the de-clutterer Marie Kondo has helped Ruth with sock storage, her latest initiative isn't de-cluttering anything. Musically Girl In Red takes on Billy Bragg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...in which Ruth is not impressed by boy students weeing in the sink, prompting dad to reveal the secret of Butlin's bum. Ruth and dad discuss initiation rituals in Uni, the upcoming strike, and the class divide among students - if there is one. In the wider world, Ruth nominates Kate Garraway as the most annoying person in the world, and although the de-clutterer Marie Kondo has helped Ruth with sock storage, her latest initiative isn't de-cluttering anything. Musically Girl In Red takes on Billy Bragg. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Shortage of working class students at York Uni? 'Well, I met a boy from Scunthorp

Ruth unveils her grand plan for the future of the planet - bad news if you're approaching 80.  Also the Midnight In Paris syndrome - we're all nostalgic about the era just before we were born (which explains the enduring appeal of Friends), the problem with being a student, Emma Thompson - supercilious or what, and will Ruth lose her Leeds accent when she starts mixing with students from Esher and Hemel Hempstead.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth unveils her grand plan for the future of the planet - bad news if you're approaching 80. Also the Midnight In Paris syndrome - we're all nostalgic about the era just before we were born (which explains the enduring appeal of Friends), the problem with being a student, Emma Thompson - supercilious or what, and will Ruth lose her Leeds accent when she starts mixing with students from Esher and Hemel Hempstead. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'Game Of Thrones - it's not just t*ts and dragons, it's about the environment.'

In this week's father-and-daughter podcast, Ruthie tells her broadcaster father that broadcasting is a dying profession, alongside casino cashier and furniture finisher. Also discussed; the transgender Girl Guide row, the importance of buying super low carbon tofu, and the unimportance of grammar. Ruth reprises her wickedly accurate impersonation of Lorraine Kelly, and unveils her impression of Owen Wilson. Musically, it's Martin's "Sainsbury's basic" choice of country rock band Poco versus avant-garde artiste Serpentwithfeet.If you enjoy 'Ruthie - Me &amp; My Dad', then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2 If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; https://www.facebook.com/martinkelnerAnd if you want to listen to the music played on the podcast, the Spotify playlist is here;https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's father-and-daughter podcast, Ruthie tells her broadcaster father that broadcasting is a dying profession, alongside casino cashier and furniture finisher. Also discussed; the transgender Girl Guide row, the importance of buying super low carbon tofu, and the unimportance of grammar. Ruth reprises her wickedly accurate impersonation of Lorraine Kelly, and unveils her impression of Owen Wilson. Musically, it's Martin's "Sainsbury's basic" choice of country rock band Poco versus avant-garde artiste Serpentwithfeet.If you enjoy 'Ruthie - Me &amp; My Dad', then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here; <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2</a> If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner</a>And if you want to listen to the music played on the podcast, the Spotify playlist is here;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=xNMf76_oR6Kx6T02HHJaSg</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

"... a tap dancing pigeon's been discovered in Worksop..."

Powdered milk, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, and Louis Theroux are among topics in the latest father-daughter podcast.  Also, if you're feeling charitable, is the best policy to give money to the homeless in the street, and is dad OK to call them hobos?  And have our universities become intolerant of views that veer from the mainstream?  Musically, Willie Nelson takes on Tyler The Creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Powdered milk, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, and Louis Theroux are among topics in the latest father-daughter podcast. Also, if you're feeling charitable, is the best policy to give money to the homeless in the street, and is dad OK to call them hobos? And have our universities become intolerant of views that veer from the mainstream? Musically, Willie Nelson takes on Tyler The Creator. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

'I Can't Bear It Any More - All My Icons Toppled'

Take that Rob Brydon! The latest Ruthie - Me and My Dad takes aim at cruise ships, especially the way they turn fine working towns into Genovia from The Princess Diaries. Other topics covered include parents on their smart phones, when they could be communicating with their teenage kids, Iceland, the supermarket and the country, the new series of Made In Chelsea, and the joy of foreign supermarkets. Musically 1950s girl group The Poni-Tails are pitched against indy duo Let's Eat Grandma, while this week's taste test involves a suspect packet of chewing gum from the Baltic states, that may well be intended for medical purposes.. If you enjoy 'Ruthie - Me &amp; My Dad', then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2 If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; https://www.facebook.com/martinkelnerAnd the Spotify playlist, where you can hear all* of the tunes discussed on the show, is here; https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=hALZCN6PTxaXp2wU9xeXNw*as long as they're on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take that Rob Brydon! The latest Ruthie - Me and My Dad takes aim at cruise ships, especially the way they turn fine working towns into Genovia from The Princess Diaries. Other topics covered include parents on their smart phones, when they could be communicating with their teenage kids, Iceland, the supermarket and the country, the new series of Made In Chelsea, and the joy of foreign supermarkets. Musically 1950s girl group The Poni-Tails are pitched against indy duo Let's Eat Grandma, while this week's taste test involves a suspect packet of chewing gum from the Baltic states, that may well be intended for medical purposes.. If you enjoy 'Ruthie - Me &amp; My Dad', then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here; <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2</a> If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s here; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/martinkelner</a>And the Spotify playlist, where you can hear all* of the tunes discussed on the show, is here; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=hALZCN6PTxaXp2wU9xeXNw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/user/glmpepfmh1mewya62ea7xlpuv/playlist/1YTmo0gN8NNg4f6fWSJqCk?si=hALZCN6PTxaXp2wU9xeXNw</a>*as long as they're on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Iceland, Cruises and Kardashians

From various phases of the Ruthie - Uni, Dad, and Me generation gap podcast, Martin forces a teenager to watch Fawlty Towers, while Ruthie gives her feminist angle on strip clubs, cheerleading, and darts walk-on girls, and expresses doubts about Chernobyl and Auschwitz tourism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From various phases of the Ruthie - Uni, Dad, and Me generation gap podcast, Martin forces a teenager to watch Fawlty Towers, while Ruthie gives her feminist angle on strip clubs, cheerleading, and darts walk-on girls, and expresses doubts about Chernobyl and Auschwitz tourism Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Best of Ruthie - on strip clubs, cheerleading, cashless society & music from Beatles, Pentangle, and others

Ruthie spans generations of entertainment as she mounts a spirited defence both of Game Of Thrones and the French boulevardier and cabaret artist Maurice Chevalier, suspected of being a wartime collaborator.  Also, the governments proposed clampdown on pornography, feminism as a class issue, and actor Martin Freeman exploits his children for commercial gain.  Imagine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruthie spans generations of entertainment as she mounts a spirited defence both of Game Of Thrones and the French boulevardier and cabaret artist Maurice Chevalier, suspected of being a wartime collaborator. Also, the governments proposed clampdown on pornography, feminism as a class issue, and actor Martin Freeman exploits his children for commercial gain. Imagine. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Porn ban useless for teenagers, they'll get round it, 'language exams are really stupid,' feminism as a class issue, and hippy band Pentangle.

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