Episode 209: Yoghurt Costs How Much?
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Release Date: 03/16/2026
Episode 210: Who Even Wants Glass Skin?
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Order, order, Gabby wants order! After a brief flit about from thing to thing (too excited this episode), we settle into a conversation about gardening podcast ASMR, the absolute poo heap that is Taylor Frankie Paul and the SLOMW franchise. Mel gives a heartwarming update from a listener and we talk through how annoying it is to be marketed having GLASS everything currently.
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Episode 209: Yoghurt Costs How Much?
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
This weeks episode heralds the predictable joy of a cheeky Nando's, the lunacy of the UK having limited free refill joints, the audacity of the price of eating out, Gabby's historical spell of being paleo and the delights of a Japanese sweet potato! We always love to hear from you, so feel free to fire us over an email on AND - Don't forget - if you fancy some bonus episodes (NEW BONUS EP OUT NOW!), weekly episode commentary, community chat and BTS content, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 208: Happy IWD I Guess
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Happy EFFING Woman's Day, we suppose? In this weeks episode, we share some rage about the patriarchy, Gabby shares about a recent read, we get into it about parenting and adultism and if the rise of ai is going to lead us back to each other in person. Here's hoping. Enjoy! We always love to hear from you, so feel free to fire us over an email on AND - Don't forget - if you fancy some bonus episodes (NEW BONUS EP OUT NOW!), weekly episode commentary, community chat and BTS content, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 207: A Stacked Ep
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
From Sunday resets to parasite algorithims (and a Dave cameo) to Mel's work frustrations and adolescent brain development - we've got it all in this weeks ep. Stacked, as the kids would say - would they? We always love to hear from you, so feel free to fire us over an email on AND - Don't forget - if you fancy some bonus episodes (NEW BONUS EP OUT NOW!), weekly episode commentary, community chat and BTS content, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 206: Be The Adult
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Hey Gang! Today's episode is a full swing from kindle flies to baby's first stage performance to love and sex therapy with Esther Perel and a deep dive into indigenous theory around feminism (from Lynn Smart's 'The Soul of Money') and the bird of humanity to what it means to be the adult in the room and be somewhat trauma-informed in a world that often feels...traumatised? Love you all. Thanks as ever for listening! We always love to hear from you, so feel free to fire us over an email on AND - Don't forget - if you fancy some bonus episodes (NEW BONUS EP OUT NOW!), weekly episode commentary,...
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Episode 205: Valentines School Nonsense
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
The pressure to from schools to get involved in arbitrary nonsense, discussing which celebrity friend group we'd like to slot into - all is up for chat in this weeks MAE! We always love to hear from you, so feel free to fire us over an email on AND - Don't forget - if you fancy some bonus episodes, weekly episode commentary, community chat and BTS content, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 204: The Kids Are Alright
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
This week we discuss the demands of a home chef with a family that doesn't appreciate them (Gabby's close to striking). We get into a food moral dilemma and conclude with a discussion on feminism and the next generation of boys. We always love to hear from you, so feel free to fire us over an email on AND - Don't forget - if you fancy some bonus episodes, weekly episode commentary, community chat and BTS content, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 203: Dearest Gentle Listener
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
We're having a grand old catch up this week. Ice storms in Nashville, the humdrum of January, incredible food we had on our mini getaways and some TV tales! We always love to hear from you, so feel free to fire us over an email on AND - Don't forget - if you fancy some bonus episodes, weekly episode commentary, community chat and BTS content, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 202: Celebs Go Cringe
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
A pop-culture heavy episode for the moment that is Brooklyn Beckham and the future of the dynasty. Taylor and Blake and needy friendships. Celebs are so embarrassing! We unpack it all. Plus, couples getaway plans! Don't forget - if you fancy some bonus episodes, weekly episode commentary, community chat and BTS content, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 201: MAE vs The Beauty Industry
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
We do a full circle on the beauty industry this week. It starts off with indignation and rage and finishes with recommendations. We're only human. We love a product. Don't forget - if you fancy some bonus episodes, weekly episode commentary, community chat and BTS content, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
info_outlineThis weeks episode heralds the predictable joy of a cheeky Nando's, the lunacy of the UK having limited free refill joints, the audacity of the price of eating out, Gabby's historical spell of being paleo and the delights of a Japanese sweet potato!
We always love to hear from you, so feel free to fire us over an email on hello@makinganeffortpodcast.com AND - Don't forget - if you fancy some bonus episodes (NEW BONUS EP OUT NOW!), weekly episode commentary, community chat and BTS content, we'd love you to consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/makinganeffortpodcast