This week, Anu dives into solo adventures, flaky commitments, goes on the hunt for the perfect ball dress and a hilarious age mix up confession. Plus a gripping book pick, a binge-worthy TV thriller, a favourite Chelsea noodle bar and an easy rotisserie chicken and stacked sweet potato recipe, perfect for cozy November Sundays. Real talk, real life - and all the Banter in between.
🎭 Solo Outing to a Show: The Rest Is Politics Live
Anu heads to the Hammersmith Apollo alone to see The Rest Is Politics live and unexpectedly loves every minute of her solo adventure. From pre-show nerves to interval Prosecco, she finds freedom, joy and a surprising sense of empowerment.
🤷♀️ Flaky Commitments: High Stakes vs Low Stakes Friends
Anu chats about the unexpected schedule changes that pop up in life, how we cope when plans shift and the funny way we all fall somwhere on the "cancel or commit" spectrum.
👗 The Great Dress Hunt for the Ball
Three dresses. One ball. Zero patience for skimpy shapewear.
From Harrods to GANNI to a velvet surprise on King’s Road, Anu tries to find the dress while her husband suddenly takes an interest in her outfit!
📚 Banter Book Corner: The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson
Anu begins this gripping memoir about a working class maths prodigy who lands at LSE and Citibank and narrates the audiobook himself. Intelligent, compelling and a fresh perspective on money, power and class. More thoughts to come once she finishes.
📺 TV Recommendation: All Her Fault (Now TV / Sky)
An eight episode thriller starring Sarah Snook & Dakota Fanning that hooks you from the first scene: a mum arrives to collect her son from a playdate… and the woman at the door has no idea who he is!
🍜 Restaurant Recommendation: Phat Phuk Noodle Bar
A long-time favourite just off King’s Road.
Order the laksa (not the pho!) - rich, flavourful and unforgettable.
😂 Banter Confession : The Case of the Mistaken Age
No listener confessions this week, so Anu shares her own:
A woman mistakes her for her 41-year-old friend’s mother… and then another person once suggested she and her mum were her dad’s two wives.
Mortification. Comedy gold.
Got a confession? DM @banter.pod - she wants them all!
🍽 Recipe of the Week: Effortless Sunday Lunch
A store-bought rotisserie chicken paired with:
• crispy sweet potato stacks,
• roasted broccoli, and
• sautéed garlic mushrooms,
finished with a bright homemade parsley sauce blitzed with olive oil, lemon and cottage cheese for a protein hit.
Delicious. Simple. Perfect for a lazy Sunday.
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