Join Max (posh) and Heather (not) as they explore dating across the Great British social divide.
Part social commentary, part dating advice - Posh Things My Boyfriend Says looks at what it means to be posh in the 21st century and how falling in love with someone from a different background can impact your love and dating life.
Season 2 is here! Join us again for more class-and-dating chat, exploring what working class people think is posh (but isn't), British attitudes and some cracking correspondence.
20 Dec 2020
Episode 16: Christmas Special!
It's Christmas! Sort of. Join Heather and Max as they explore the most wonderful time of the year and discuss present opening times, the place of a Yorkshire pudding in a Christmas dinner and homemade rosé.
(recorded the day before London went into Tier 4 and Christmas was cancelled!)
19 Jul 2020
Episode 15: Sexy Fish
Would you wear a hoodie to a fancy restaurant? Is it a "class issue" if you do? Join us as we dive into the world of current affairs and discuss the Jess Glynne controversy, opening theatres for Panto and our latest correspondence from listeners.
6 Jul 2020
Episode 14: Class-ical music
Is classical music just for posh people? What about rock? Join us as we discuss class and music, where Max explains his distaste for opera and Heather reveals why she never made it as a musician.
1 Jul 2020
Episode 13: Port Out, Starboard Home
Join us this week where we compare birthday parties, explore whether the whole posh/not posh divide is getting better or worse and what the origin of the word 'posh' actually is - etymologists rejoice!
22 Jun 2020
Episode 12: Professional Rapper
This week we talk about jobs and the world of work. Max performs a rap (sorry) and tells us about his diplomatic connections - Heather explains her groundbreaking analysis of how jobs and class intersect and asks, is there such a thing as a 'posh' job?
16 Jun 2020
Episode 11: Where Babies Come From
This week we talk about sex. It's awkward at the best of times, but especially if you went to an all-boys boarding school. Join us to hear about first kisses, genital euphemisms and the best ever substitute for the "birds and the bees" talk.
8 Jun 2020
Episode 10: For the Love of Money
This week Max and Heather discuss that awkward subject: money. Max talks about the first time he ever bought a girl dinner and Heather describes her guilt about a recent spending spree. Do you have to have money to be posh? What would you do with £1,000? Join us for the discussion and for some of Max's invaluable dating advice.
26 May 2020
Episode 9: Posh Pigeon
This week, we catch up on our correspondence and read a thoughtful letter from a listener from the Midlands, pleading for us to not forget "the middle"!
19 May 2020
Episode 8: Normal People
We review Normal People by Sally Rooney this week. We take a heartfelt look at what the book says about class and relationships. Buckle up, this one gets emotional.
12 May 2020
Episode 7: Benidorm
This week we explore holidays, taking a trip to exotic destinations like Butlins, Benidorm (the scene of one of Heather's great triumphs) and Blackpool, via a quick discussion about Michael Portillo's trousers.
4 May 2020
Episode 6: Boot Cut Trousers
This week we explore the world of posh fashion - red trousers, cummerbunds, club ties... what's it all about? Max reminisces about the murky world of Hunt Balls and Heather dissects the hair of rah girls. Oh, and do you know what mufti is?
27 Apr 2020
Episode 5: Croquet & Caviar
This week is quiz week! Settle down for a sports quiz to help you decide if you're posh (or not) and listen to Heather alienate all of Canada.
20 Apr 2020
Episode 4: Pea Wet
This week we discuss the big issues - Pea Wet, towel whipping and whether Heather might actually be a Southerner...
13 Apr 2020
Episode 3: Northern Soapbox
This week, Heather gets on her Northern Soapbox and has a rant about trains and we talk about Max's triumph at the Morley Snooker Club.
6 Apr 2020
Episode 2: Vimto
In this episode, Heather and Max discuss growing up with Matron, settle the tea/dinner/supper debate and argue over Vimto.
29 Mar 2020
Pilot Episode: Banging Chianti
In this pilot episode, Heather and Max explore whether they are posh or not and discuss Max's favourite wine.
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