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The Way They Were

The Way They Were

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The podcast where every celebrity split is the one that got away. Each week comedians Grainne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate take a deep dive into a celebrity breakup, chosen by a special guest, that still lingers in their hearts and minds. We scour interviews, over-analyse iconic pictures and search for meaning in post-breakup media statements. Celeb gossip hounds will feel right at home, but really anyone who's experienced a breakup can appreciate hearing how the rich and famous take heartbreak to a whole new level. They might uncouple ‘amicably with love and respect for one another’ - but we never get over these lost loves! Join us every Friday for a new episode.

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Episodes
  • The Beckham Family Breakup Gossip Edition!

    The Beckham Family Breakup Gossip Edition!
    Jan 23 2026

    The Beckham family feud feels less like a falling out and more like a prestige drama about what happens when you are born into a brand. This week on The Way They Were: Gossip Edition, Gráinne and Chantal dive into the Beckham family saga, from wedding dress dramas and strategic Instagram silences to the (girl) power of Victoria’s Spice Girls nostalgia and David’s all round awfulness, asking whether Brooklyn is really rebelling against his parents or just tired of the PR.

    Plus, over on Patreon, there’s more messy celebrity chat, including a deep dive into the Queer Eye fallout and our reaction to the Oscars snubs!

    To get episodes ad free and early, join us our Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/TheWayTheyWere⁠⁠ You can also access our exclusive bonus episodes every other week and take part in The Gossip our exclusive Patreon group chat!

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    26 mins
  • Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren with Stuart McPherson

    Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren with Stuart McPherson
    Jan 20 2026

    Tiger Woods sold perfection: serene, disciplined, surgically controlled. Golf’s ultimate good boy, engineered from childhood to never miss a shot. Off the course? A very different game was being played. On The Way They Were, we revisit the scandal that destroyed Tiger Woods' spotless image. Drugs, over 100 different women and the fateful night when Elin Nordegren smashed up his SUV with a golf club. This week, Gráinne and Chantal are joined by stand-up comedian Stuart McPherson, we ask how did the most managed athlete on Earth end up such a mess behind closed doors? Turns out even Tiger couldn’t keep it on par.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ashley Tisdale vs. the Toxic Celebrity Mom Friend Group!

    Ashley Tisdale vs. the Toxic Celebrity Mom Friend Group!
    Jan 9 2026

    It’s the first episode of the year and The Way They Were is back with a special GOSSIP edition.

    Gráinne Maguire and Chantal Feduchin-Pate get stuck into the delicious weirdness of celebrity mum friendships, as we look at the fallout of Ashley Tisdale’s toxic mom group revelations. Then, Chantal's faithful status is under fire as she reveals she doesn't 'get' the national treasure Claudia Winkleman or the new season of The Traitors.

    Tune in next week for our first new episode of the year!

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    23 mins
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