Rein it In with Thom and Dunn
Welcome to the new-ish Podcast where two women living in Leeds who are in the peak time of life try and navigate it one laugh at a time! Chewing the fat, concluding that life is too short for being good and having serious conversations, so grab your comfy pants, a snack that deserves the name, and join us as we giggle our way through the chaos of menopause, being pissed off (BMP), the things we now find funny and the knobheads of life. Who knew adulting would involve so much confusion and so little applause? Cheers to laughter, good company, and the hope that one day we’ll figure out what ’adulting’ actually means!” 🎙️ Fortnightly episodes - Find us on Instagram
Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
The weeks are flying by—so much so that Dunn completely forgot today was recording day! We're all out of sync with half-term in full swing and teenagers lounging in bed like hospital patients awaiting visitors. Seriously, how are we already at the first half-term break?!
This week, we dive into Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy—a film that takes you on such an emotional rollercoaster, you might need a lie-down afterward. We also ask the big questions: 1. Could you be a lesbian? And, honestly, is anything below the waist actually sexy? 2. Could you get in the bath with all your clothes on because it's meant to help with meditation; with a fork?
We’ve decided it's time to refresh some outdated poolside lingo—because Heavy Petting feels ancient, and while Canoodling is charming, we think we can do better.
Oh, and did you know that 85% of post-menopausal women lose their labia minora? Thom wonders if it’s just gone for a little walk… That leads us down a rabbit hole of nipple talk—specifically, how many you could grow.
Plenty more to chat about, so tune in, have a laugh, and enjoy OUR ride!

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
🎙 February is Here, and Winter Needs to Piss Off! ❄️
Dunn sets the tone with a brilliant intro, and we’re back for another chaotic, laugh-out-loud episode. We're still laughing, coughing, snorting, sniffing, and yes... farting our way through this podcast—and we’re so grateful you’re here for the ride!
This Week’s Madness Includes:
🔹 Teenagers vs. Babies – We rant about the joys (and horrors) of hormonal teens. Apparently, we know nothing, and our parents didn’t either… except when they called us anything but our first name!
🔹 What We’re Listening To – Some podcast recommendations for those curious about aging healthily—because let’s face it, we all need help staying on track.
🔹 When Things Go to Sh*t – Literally. A day at a restaurant, work experience at a care home, and yes, our podcast barker does his business where he really, really shouldn’t. Brace yourselves for this one!
🔹 Words and Phrases That Drive Us Mad in 2024 – What’s up your nose? Homework is on our BMP list (Big Mad Problems). What’s on yours?
Strap in, folks. This week’s episode is a rollercoaster of relatable rants, ridiculous stories, and plenty of laughs. Issues? We’ve got serious ones—and not-so-serious ones.
🎧 Listen Now and let us know your WIDLS and BMP's

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
🌪️ January Blues, Storms, and Brain Farts: We've Got It All! 🌪️
January feels endless, and the storms aren’t just outside—they’re in the States too! With a president who definitely shouldn’t go off script (ever) and one that really needs to blend that colour! We’re diving into the chaos of current events, awkward moments, and life’s little... icks
💭 Topics on the Table:
Horking up (yes, we went there) and the delight of wanting to be guntless and arsless.
BMP—because taking your parents or in-laws out for lunch should be stress-free, but overthinking turns it into a food-induced nightmare. Seriously, just don’t eat it then!
The wild world of sanitary ware alternatives. Heated toilet seats—love them or does the thought make you gip?
A sprinkle of Wabi Sabi, embracing imperfection, and some mind-blowing caterpillar facts (trust us, you’ll love it).
Come along for the ride, or don’t, if hot toilet seats make you shudder! But we promise it’s a relatable, laugh-out-loud, and slightly unfiltered look at life.
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Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
This episode is mainly about people, from all different aspects:
The twunts are being cruel on Facebook to our favourite clown.
Their choice in body changes... stop overthinking it! Who on earth wants to change from a thin to a thick labia?
Yes, Augmentation volumisation of your labia is a thing!
Can we just go back to bigger eyebrows instead?
We also hear about:
Dunn’s, Dr. Smooth, and her horrible heartburn exploits.
And let’s be honest, who wanted to get jiggy over Christmas when there’s still cheese in the fridge? 🧀Delve in—it's all fun when you're just trying to figure out where you can lay your head!New Year bollocks - we must stop scrolling
Go on, laugh with us—you know you really want to!

Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
🎄 The Year is Out—and So Are This Year’s Podcasts! 🎙️
We’ll be back on Thursday, 9th January, a month Thom hates (but honestly, who loves the never-ending stretch of January?)
Right now, we’re Christmas deep, so go ahead—eat what you like! Yorkshire Puddings with Christmas dinner? Just have them! Are you a finesse foodie or a blobber and dumper when it comes to festive feasts? 🍽️
This week, we tackle:🎬 Christmas Traditions – Is it the whole movie or just that scene that makes it magical?🎁 Best Gifts – Dunn breaks down a list of “top” gifts from a well-known paper—and let’s just say, it’s not all it’s “fish-shaped lemon squeezed” up to be! 🐟🍋
New Words Alert! We may have accidentally coined “Materbated”—not a real word, but it worked hilariously well in context. Blame it on menopause brain and its ability to turn everyday slip-ups into comedy gold (including roadkill knickers—you’ll have to listen to get that one!). 😆
🎄 Tradition Talk: Thom fires quick Christmas-themed questions at Dunn—do you follow any unusual festive rituals?
🎧 Dive In & Listen Now! Perfect for escaping the holiday chaos—or just laughing through it. We’re your festive getaway when family gatherings get a bit... much. 😉

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
🎧 Listen Now!It's Latin for Membrum Virile, it's not just a slang word! Can you resist the urge to glance at that one friend who always gets the same rude thoughts as you when certain words are mentioned? - It's not possible - don't find me
In this episode, Dunn gets sweaty and picks up two new words (educational and entertaining, right?). Meanwhile, Thom channels her inner Scrooge but discovers there’s a flicker of festive spirit left, thanks to an advent calendar.
We dive into the latest trends, including intentional cluttering (yes, it’s a thing!), and wonder if a school kid told their careers officer they wanted to make pretend mushrooms for a living. Inspiring! Dunn gets a new shed and promises to light it up! Shag Manor
💡 Learn a new meaning. Laugh along. And prepare to sit on the EDGE' of your seat!
Ready to join us? Hit play! 🎄✨

Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Alright, here we go! We invited our very first guest—a loyal listener and friend of the show—and things were going great... until our recording device decided to give up on us. Classic Thom move - what a dick 🤦♂️ But don't worry, we managed to claw it back, and we think we've still captured all the chaos and hilarity!
In this episode, you'll find our hideously funny take on "Mr and Mrs," some all-too-relatable train travel woes; it is coming up to Christmas for goodness sake...and our general conversation just shows how some people just sound better on tape... ok recordings... 🤔
Plus, with a few fun facts from Mrs Dunn, it’s another perfectly blunderful episode for you to enjoy! 🎙️😂
#PodcastFails #RecordingMishaps #FunTimes #MrAndMrs #ChristmasVibes #TravelAnnoyances #FunnyPodcast #ThomAndDunn #PodcastLife

Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
It's all gone orange—whether it’s Trump, a weird obsession, or an intense love of old tights! 🍊 Come and listen to episode 24 (no judgment on the orange thing) 😂 we can't get too political...anyway it's soon going to be all red and green!! The joys says, Thom
PMO (Pisses Me Off)—not quite a "boils my piss," but a proper gripe, and it's all about the bloody hassle of washing clothes—dropping, shoving, and the usual chaos! 🧺😤
Question: Ever been trapped in an escape room with a Cheshire Cat? Just open the door, ladies! 😂 And let’s not forget the lovely symphony of cold noises from your other half... gets right up your nose, doesn’t it?
We also share those classic baby and toddler moments when you have to act fast—because when nature calls, it really calls! 🚼 Plus, whose bright innovative idea was it to put a mirror on the loo seat? Seriously, WHY?!There's so much packed into this week’s chat, it’s like we’re right there in your living room! Grab a cuppa and join us, or pop us in your ears while walking the dog, tackling the laundry, cooking, shopping, or even on your commute. However you listen, we're here to keep you entertained! ☕ we really are - ONLY FANS...nooooo

Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Welcome to our spooky episode, where we share some cringe-worthy jokes (you're welcome) and fascinating ghoul facts, including a bizarre tale from Dunn about bloodthirsty butterflies! 🦋 We dive into weird snacks, pointless biscuits, and why doing voiceovers might be our next gig. Oh, and a naughty Muppet named Desmond who’ll give you more than a finger infection!
We also chat about dreamy states, love, and whether your height makes you assertive (not gobby) in a crowded room. 👻. I say, Love... Thom dislikes to be called Love; unless you're a butcher or an old man with big ears!
Tune in for laughs, strange facts, and unexpected treats! mwahhhhhhh🎃👻🕸️🧛♂️🧟♀️

Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thom's howling with laughter this week, while Dunn's losing her cool over Thorful's handcrafted, playful, and luxurious seasonal shenanigans. Yes, it's a mouthful, but Dunn's got plenty to say about knitted mushrooms and orange throws! 🎃🍂
Meanwhile, the hound has been barking non-stop, leaving us to wonder if removing his voice box might be a little too extreme... but oh, the peace it would bring! 🐕🔊
In this episode, we're diving into all things that shouldn't be taboo... period! and sharing some hilarious podcast stories we've discovered this week. As the spooky season creeps in, we’re getting those spiders out of the loft and leaving buckets of water for the postmen and women to bob for apples – because why not? 🍏💦
Also on the agenda: Toad… no, Thom, 3-toed sloth! Dunn’s bizarre audition experience...Thrutch face, and a chat about all those quirky things you secretly love but know are a bit weird.
And of course, tune in for our binge-watch TV recommendations – because what's life without a good show to get obsessed with?
Join us for a fun, cheeky episode full of random hilarity! I think Thom may now be over it

Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Welcome to Episode 21! 🎙️ This week, we're diving into the big questions: What’s your favourite snack, and what's your favourite name for boobs? Is "MILF" the new "Mofo"? Plus, we tackle the stereotypes about people who work from home. We've got all the conversation starters, along with some fresh words and phrases we’re loving—like Ches-tic-les (Margaret Thatcher had these, FYI). 😏
We also ask: What would we do without Marks & Sparks, the great British institution? And where do you stand on tech? Are you embracing the digital age or still clinging to your Filofax and family calendar? 📅 Thom just doesn't get the obsession with stationery, but hey, each to their own!
As we head towards old age, we’re determined not to be boomers. 🙅♀️ Does perimenopause have you feeling a little forgetful, or is it the grind of your monthly cycle leaving you drained?
Join us for some laughs, relatable topics, and a joke or two that’ll have you LOLing for sure! 😄

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
🍷 We're sipping wine this episode (is it better than coffee? You decide!).
Double intruders, Pinocchio's lies, and why having three balls can give you a new name! We dive into the quirky world of bald cats and hairy girls, and why we desperately need more pubs with new names, like Beer and Bollocks or something more feminine - Vino and V...
If someone dares to put up a "Live, Laugh, Love" sign, we have way better suggestions. Plus, seashells and lighthouses in a coastal Cottage!
We also tackle "Jude" and some... front-bum issues, reminisce about our night out and 90's tunes whilst afternoon drinking, and debate what to do with ashes. Oh, and having family photos in your bedroom? Super weird!
Tune in for laughs, rants, and a whole lot of wine-fueled wisdom! 🍷🎧
BMP - talking loud in public places... put your phone to earDYK, PIDL and WIDL - what are they?

Rein it In
With
Thom and Dunn
Fortnightly Episodes
Welcome to the podcast where two women who are in their peak time of life try and navigate it one laugh at a time! Today, we're introducing ourselves as new podcasters, chewing the fat, and, concluding that life is too short for being good and having serious conversations, so grab your comfy pants, a snack that actually deserves the name, and join us as we giggle our way through the chaos of menopause, being pissed off, the things we now find funny and the knobheads of life.