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Chin Chins

by Lauren Bird

Friends Lucy Thompson, Lauren Bird and Hannah Tomlinson try to make sense of the nonsensical world we live in and try to navigate it as plus sized women.

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  1. A Christmas Goodbye

    Welcome to Chin Chins! With a bittersweet rim of salt on a margarita glass, we bring you the final Chin Chins! Join Lauren, Lucy and Hannah as we talk all things Christmas, have some Christmassy 'Am I the Asshole' treats, a (slightly off-season) spooky story from regular contributor Lisa, and our...

  2. Oregano-go-goed

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we chat about SHIVERN's enchiladas, Lucy's week away in Wales, and Hannah's very expensive eyewear. Then Lucy asks us all about tapas in our food question. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a mum using a men's bathroom, and a sister-in-law trying to poach…

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  3. Bill Cockroach

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we chat about drinking in Hannah's house, Lauren's busy week and Wetherspoon pubs. Then Lucy asks us to build our dream full English breakfast in our food question. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a plus-one guest at a wedding, and a wife who wants a...

  4. I'm an eel!

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we chat about jacket potatoes, a dream cheeseboard and Lauren and Lucy's visit to a drag show. Then Lucy asks us all about salads for our food question. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a secret honey stash, and a husband who poops too much. Then we bond...

  5. Trampy meats

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we chat about darts, trampy meats and Hannah's wing challenge. Then for our food question, Lucy asks us all about hot dogs. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a woman not monitoring her teenager's eating habits, and a 16 year old who won $1,000 in a raffle...

  6. Burger me

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we chat about Lauren's upcoming trip to New York and Lucy attending Marmoset's uncle's birthday. Then Lucy asks us what we think is the best food provided by America. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about not punishing an 8 year old who told her aunt she…

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  7. Sex workers and pimps

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we chat about a 40th birthday Lucy and Hannah attended, Lauren's gig in Chester where she shouldn't have to be behind those bongos, and Lucy's jaunt to the theatre to see Life of Pi. Then Lucy asks us what food we would want to serve at a significant birthday…

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  8. Bosh Spice

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we chat about Lucy's upcoming mini triathlon and Hannah's run in at the council offices. Then Lucy asks us where we would take someone for a meal in Leicester who had never been to our fair city, in our food question. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a...

  9. Pickle kicks

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we chat about the monster weekend which included: Easter, the clocks going forward and an April Fool's Day. Then Lucy asks us to build our perfect pizza in our food-based question. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a mem grounding her daughter for ruining...

  10. Swollen labia

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we chat about small, but appreciative towns in the UK, what we're watching on TV and Hannah's pub crawl around Aylestone. Then Lucy asks us what three courses we want from an Indian restaurant. Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about not wanting to be kicked out of…

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  11. Three massive great big fat sluts

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we chat all things Easter, going to hospital as children, and teeth. Then we decide what we would like to order as brunch: which place we're going to and what we're ordering. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a wife not wanting to combine finances with her...

  12. Pants on fun

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we talk about Hannah's name, the TV show Fat Friends and Lucy's 40th birthday party. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a bride's prank, and an Elon Musk obsessed brother. Then we bond when we ask would you point out a self-destructive behaviour pattern in…

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  13. Alicia Quays

    Welcome to Chin Chins! We're back in the Chin Chins office this week after a couple of weeks off! We have a good catch up and chat all about Hannah's honeymoon. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about someone being naked in their house, and not giving a roommate a tampon. Then we bond when we…

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  14. Steven Seagull

    Welcome to Chin Chins! With a bit of illness in the Chin Chins camp and Hannah on her honeymoon (selfish), we've got a compilation of unpublished episodes for you. We talk about our best holidays, being photographed by tourists and Hannah's silk shirt. So grab a drink and join us for another......

  15. Full circle

    Welcome to Chin Chins! With a bit of illness in the Chin Chins camp and Hannah on her honeymoon (selfish), we've got a compilation of unpublished episodes for you. We talk about closing our rings, linking arms with dinner ladies and Hannah's infamous crisp packet waistcoat. So grab a drink and…

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  16. Do you like the duck?

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Hannah's music video debut, all things February (including Leap Year and Pancake Day), and Hannah and SHIVERN's Valentine's Day meal. Then we decide what we would want as a three course meal from a Chinese restaurant. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the...

  17. Bruce Globetrotter

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about British sitcoms across the 90s and 00s, Eastenders and about how annoying people are on Facebook. Then we decide what we would want from a three course dinner at a wedding in Lucy's new feature. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about someone...

  18. A palm full of pork

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week pub chat about Hannah's recent trip to Belfast, many accents are attempted, and we talk about depressing museums. Then our scenario for a meal this week is us deciding how we would cater for a group of 16 friends. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a person...

  19. Men like to stand

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about ailments, Lucy's mum's assertions on what men like, and of course we go hell to leather on Lauren and Lucy's time away at Butlins. Then we bring in a new feature where Lucy asks us what meal we would cook in a particular scenario; in this case:...

  20. La la la la la la Lesbos

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about maiden names, Hannah's upcoming trip to Belfast and we chat about Amsterdam. Then we choose items from a really upmarket place for our final menu... it's time for McDonald's. Then Lauren asks "Am I the Asshole' about a woman who told her sister…

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  21. We three fish pies

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Hannah's weekend away in Wales, how crap January is, and Lauren and Lucy's upcoming trip to Mighty Hoopla in Bognor Regis. Then we choose items from the menu at The Craddock in Leicester. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a woman who…

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  22. Bagels and bananas

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Lauren's foray into Zoe, and Lucy's evening away in Rutland with Marmoset. Then we pick items from a menu from Lucy's recent trip, from a place in South Luffenham called The Coach House. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a mum who…

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  23. Four litres of lager

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about how our respective Christmas's fared, especially how many drinks flowed; and we talk upcoming holidays for 2024. Then we pick items from a menu provided by our lovely Patreon member Mel, called 'The Flavour Trailer' based in Northampton. Then...

  24. Best of 2023

    Welcome to Chin Chins! Before we come roaring back in your ears for 2024, we've got a best of 2023 compilation for you. So, sit back, grab a drink and join us for another (best of) ... Chin Chins! Find us on: Instagram Facebook Patreon [email protected] Join our Facebook group! Many…

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  25. Lisa Lashford's sausages

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Hannah's misunderstanding of the months of the year, when to take your decorations down, New Year's Eve and resolutions. Then we pick from a menu in Offchurch called 'The Stag', which was recently visited by Lucy's family. Then Lauren asks 'Am I...

  26. Merry Christmas Chin

    Welcome to Chin Chins! Merry Christmas to all our Chinners! This week we pub chat about Hannah's recent visit to Las Vegas, what Christmas films we've watched so far this yuletide, and what we'll all be doing on the big day. Then we choose items from the Christmas Day menu from Bistrot Pierre,...

  27. Passandra Bullock

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Bullseye, Christmas films and Lauren tells everyone the plot of 'While You Were Sleeping'. Then we pick items from a menu in Manchester provided by our lovely listener Ellis - some delightful chicken items. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole'…

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  28. Chris Rea's brother, Pizza

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Lucy's opening week, cream cheese flavours and Marmoset's bombshell. Then we pick items from a menu from a restaurant Lucy visited on Saturday with her family in Royal Leamington Spa. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about someone not telling…

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  29. Cowabunga and that

    Welcome to Chin Chins! Quite a busy start to the episode, where we run the gamut of pub chat from wine, to Big Brother, to Winnie the Pooh. Then we choose items from Sandwich Sandwich in Bristol, and we may need to organise a trip there after hearing their menu. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the…

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  30. May I trouble you for some gauze

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Hannah's recent trip to Austin, Texas. And then we pick a menu from a place she ate at over there too! We're Texas mad. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about brides with matching wedding dresses, and an expensive dog-sitter. Then we bond when...

  31. C-Rock

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Lucy undertaking a wine course, 90s television and the Smiths. Then we choose items from a menu from the Crab and Cow in Lutterworth, provided by our Patreon subscriber Mel. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about 10-year old bath mats, and...

  32. Neck, shoulders, p*ssy and crack

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Lauren's house, Hannah's very busy week and how Lucy wants to live a simpler life. Then we browse a menu and choose items from Lucy's new workplace! Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a mum taking her child backstage at a show - but not…

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  33. Beef meat and eegg

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Hannah's recent birthday, and we rave about the new Maccy's limited edition burger. Then we take choices from a menu down Spain, provided by our Patreon subscriber Melissa. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a therapist asking for tips…

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  34. Spooktacular 2023

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week, we break from the usual format to deliver our spooky spooktacular episode! We chat all about the psychic night we attended and if we feel our readings were spot on. Then Lucy reads us some ghostly tales. And it wouldn't be a spooktacular episode, without our...

  35. Parmesan and Pickles

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Radio 2 in the park in Leicester and conspiracy theories (they are unrelated). Then we choose items from a menu chosen by Lauren, in our very own city of Leicester, called Crafty Burger. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a woman who…

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  36. Juan the Tortoise

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about school dinners and the name of Lucy's new tortoise. Then we browse a menu from french chain Bistrot Pierre, or as we like to call it: Pete's caff. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about cleaning a grave of a stranger, and a person telling her...

  37. I'm done

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week, we pub chat about sausage rolls and we keep on Brand. Then we enjoy a menu of Lucy's choice this week, as she picks The Monk in Quorn in Leicestershire. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a niece eating too much ice-cream, and a well-endowed bridesmaid...

  38. Little baby Sue

    Welcome to Chin Chins! We've all been on our holidays! So, we pub chat all about our respective trips: Prague for Lauren; Portugal for Hannah; York for Lucy. A lovely time was had by all! Then we pull out Hannah's favourite pub burger menu and decide which one we would partake in. Then Lauren…

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  39. Chicken balls

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about balls, club sandwiches and best birthday presents. Then we delve into a menu from our listener Ellis, from down London. Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a dad who bought his son some locks for his bedroom, and a woman with a colleague who…

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  40. The Ruttings

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we really delve into pub chat about Lauren's new house, Hannah's upcoming trip to Portugal, an upcoming birthday, visiting the cinema and a lovely breakfast Lucy and Lauren had. Then we contemplate some menu choices from listener Nina for a restaurant in Royal...

  41. Four boils

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Lauren meeting up with her GCSE English teacher, her trampy gig and insects around the house. Then we dive into a menu all the way from the Falklands, courtesy of listener Imogen. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about changing seats on a...

  42. Mile high menu

    Welcome to Chin Chins! We are back! Hannah's wedding dominates our pub chat - but we wouldn't have it any other way. We make choices on a menu from British Airways, courtesy of Lucy's sister Beth. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a 16 year old boy not getting out of the shower for his...

  43. Compilation 3

    Welcome to Chin Chins! Whilst we still have our break, we're bringing to you a compilation of some of our favourite excerpts of the podcast! We will back with a brand new episode soon. So, grab a drink and join us for a (compilation)... Chin Chins! Find us on: Instagram Facebook Patreon...

  44. Compilation 2

    Welcome to Chin Chins! Whilst we still have our break, we're bringing to you a compilation of some of our favourite excerpts of the podcast! We will back with a brand new episode soon. So, grab a drink and join us for a (compilation)... Chin Chins! Find us on: Instagram Facebook Patreon...

  45. Compilation 1

    Welcome to Chin Chins! Whilst we still have our break, we're bringing to you a compilation of some of our favourite excerpts of the podcast! We will back with a brand new episode soon. So, grab a drink and join us for a (compilation)... Chin Chins! Find us on: Instagram Facebook Patreon...

  46. Sport (re-released)

    Welcome to Chin Chins! Whilst we're away, give a listen to a re-released episode from our archive. We'll be back with you in a couple of weeks - which should be about the right time for our hangovers from Hannah's wedding to have disappeared. In this episode, we talk our current fitness levels…

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  47. Birthdays (re-released)

    Welcome to Chin Chins. As, we're on our summer hols, we thought we'd treat you with a re-release of an archived episode. This one was requested by one our Patrons on Patreon, so if you want to wield this kind of power, make sure you sign up. With a recent birthday for one of our Chinners…

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  48. Pulled the Pigs

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about Lucy's upcoming holiday and being pulled over by the police. Then we 'Choose and Chew' another listener-submitted restaurant and pick our three courses. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a girlfriend who can't keep to the truth and should...

  49. Socks in a tumble dryer

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about spicy food, Nando's and pub quizzes. Then we bring on our new feature, where we choose a three course menu from a listener-submitted restaurant. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about an alcohol-free wedding and a morning routine gone awry.…

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  50. Do you like pancakes?

    Welcome to Chin Chins! This week we pub chat about the wildest thing we've ever done, adverts, breakfasts and the one place we'd go to brunch for the rest of our lives. Then Lauren asks 'Am I the Asshole' about a man making his dad's fiancee cry, and a boyfriend who didn't communicate his shaving...

About this show

Friends Lucy Thompson, Lauren Bird and Hannah Tomlinson try to make sense of the nonsensical world we live in and try to navigate it as plus sized women.

Hosted by

Lauren Bird

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Chin Chins have?

Chin Chins has 85 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 24, 2024.

What is Chin Chins about?

Friends Lucy Thompson, Lauren Bird and Hannah Tomlinson try to make sense of the nonsensical world we live in and try to navigate it as plus sized women.

How often does Chin Chins release new episodes?

Chin Chins publishes weekly, based on its 85 episodes since October 2022.

Who hosts Chin Chins?

Chin Chins is created and hosted by Lauren Bird.
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