Eliza and Geraldine are back after their podcast sabbatical! And it wouldn’t be an LDC without a big conversation about US politics and whether President Biden should run again or allow someone younger to have a crack at Donald Trump. Geraldine & Eliza do a recap of the past three months, including Eliza's looming 40th birthday and Geraldine's trip to Europe to celebrate the German composer, Mahler. There's all the usual discussion of books and podcasts and movies, with a small rave from Geraldine about the “Oppenheimer" movie. Thanks for listening! Get in touch via the email ldcpodcast1@g ..read more

This week, a big announcement for the LDC community. After six years of weekly podcasts, Eliza and Geraldine are going to take a breather ... for a while. This podcast has been an unexpected joy in the lives of both women. The insights and loyalty of listeners will be treasured forever! But, life has become busy and Eliza is finding it tricky to make the regular podcast commitments. From now on, the aim will be to dip in and out of your ears once every quarter or so, and keep the "Best of" series every year. Until then, keep in touch via the website ldcpodcast1@gmail.com Thankyou for listening ..read more

Geraldine has been on an intermittent fasting diet for the past three months. The 'it' diet had been recommended by many friends and dieticians in the media as the easy, hassle free way to lose weight. However, over summer, she'd had enough. The biggest problem was that she wasn't losing weight. But new scientific studies have raised questions about the risks and impact on the body of this method of dieting. Also this episode, do you feel guilty when you board a plane, given the environmental damage from the emissions? Eliza's says no. And book recommendations after a summer of reading. Thanks ..read more

Eliza thought everyone knew about the concept of the 'mental load': a term for the invisible labor involved in managing a household and family. But the phrase wasn't on Geraldine's radar. As they discuss it, both women talk about how they remember all the little tasks in life, and how they're preparing for Christmas. Also in this episode: Geraldine's two-day ethics conference in Melbourne. Should we worry about nuclear warfare? And Eliza celebrates her birthday. Thanks for listening! Get in touch via the Facebook group 'LDC podcast' or email ldcpodcast1@gmail.com Confidence Man: The Making of ..read more

Eliza's back! And so is LDC. What a time it's been since the last episode, with the Queen's death and Russian President Vladimir Putin's chilling warning to the West as his war in Ukraine falters. This week Geraldine and Eliza discuss Russia and reflect on the future of the monarchy (and the propsects for the Australian republican campaign). They've both watched 'The Split' TV series. And Eliza mulls over Meg Mason's Sorrow and Bliss. Thanks for listening! Join the conversation at the Facebook page "LDC Podcast" or email ldcpodcast1@gmail.com The Elizabethan era is over – ABC Saturday Extra ht ..read more

In light of this week's Jobs & Skills Summit in Canberra, Eliza and Geraldine discuss the revolution that's occurring in the workplace. For Geraldine, COVID offered a professional reckoning. She's bounded back into the office, convinced of its power to assist creativity and collaborative work. For Eliza - still a big fan of the office - the workplace revolution has been transformative. The biggest change has been her ability to choose how to work: some days it's 9 or so hours with her colleagues, sometimes 5, sometimes WFH. With that choice and flexibility has come freedoms. But she's also ..read more

At the end of a long conversation about the new Elvis movie and various other culture that the women have been consuming, Geraldine dropped a little bombshell. She reckons that young people struggling to break into the housing market should buy a Lotto ticket, just in case they get lucky and win. Eliza couldn't believe her ears ... and neither could others who Geraldine had previously floated the idea with. Tune in and let Eliza and Geraldine know your thoughts! You can join the conversation at the Facebook page "LDC Podcast" or email "ldcpodcast1@gmail.com" Thanks for listening! Elvis https ..read more

How many new emails do you have in your inbox? Eliza's personal email is a lost cause but in her new job she's implementing a colour-coded ordering system that will get her to 'inbox zero' every Friday afternoon. Well that's the plan, at least. Also this week, is Angela Merkel's legacy in tatters? And what we can learn from the Country Women's Association (note: a lot more than scone making). Thanks for listening! Join the conversation at the Facebook page "Long Distance Call" or email ldcpodcast1@gmail.com Full time https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13269580/ Haute Couture https://www.imdb.com/tit ..read more

There's a crisis in Eliza's life: her beloved, expensive high heels have become crippling. That's because she's developed a problem with the ball of her right foot, which is exacerbated by wearing this type of shoe. So she really needs to retire the heels and invest in some flats. But that process is easier said than done. Also this week, how do we work in the wake of the pandemic? Eliza ponders a new hybrid model. And going back to the french TV series, The Bureau. Thanks for listening! Join the conversation at the Facebook page "LDC Podcast" or email ldcpodcast1@gmail.com Eliza's charity - P ..read more

The women are back after Geraldine's big European trip. She had a wonderful trip, with a visit to Ephesus being a highlight. But her trip home turned into a 60+ hour nightmare and she still doesn't have her luggage. On this episode Eliza and Geraldine talk about Boris Johnson's demise and how much Brexit played a role. Eliza has been watching the January 6 hearings and reading about Ron DeSantis, the Republican Governor of Florida. Thanks for listening! Join the conversation at the Facebook page "LDC Podcast" or email ldcpodcast1@gmail.com ..read more