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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.2025 The Way They Were World
Episodes
  • Emergency Episode! Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban breakup special

    Emergency Episode! Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban breakup special
    Oct 3 2025
    Sometimes the gossip gods hand you something so big you have to drop everything and run straight to the mics. . . Several days after the event (sorry we had a busy week) Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman. Over. Finished. Kaput. Was it the hair? The cowboy boots? The fact she's constantly working? This week, Gráinne and Chantal react to the breakup of Australia's greatest love. For our special Taylor Swift edition, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our exclusive gossip chat room, join us on⁠ Patreon: patreon.com/TheWayTheyWere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Kevin Barrett: Rita Hayworth & Orson Welles

    Kevin Barrett: Rita Hayworth & Orson Welles
    Sep 30 2025
    She was Hollywood’s “most agreeable” girl, he was cinema’s golden boy genius. Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles looked like the dream couple – but behind the glamour it was all drama, long distance, and the inability to separate work from pleasure. This love story from the golden age of Hollywood even features brilliant cameos from Hedda Hopper, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Judy Garland herself. Gráinne and Chantal take a trip to 1940s Hollywood with the fabulous ⁠Kevin Bennett⁠, host of ⁠The Big Smoke Variety Show⁠, in this very special episode of The Way They Were – as requested by our brilliant patron Lady K! Plus, we take a closer look at Charli XCX’s star-studded wedding and the Dawson’s Creek reunion. For early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our exclusive gossip chat room, join us on Patreon: patreon.com/TheWayTheyWere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Chris DeRosa: Brittany Murphy & Ashton Kutcher

    Chris DeRosa: Brittany Murphy & Ashton Kutcher
    Sep 16 2025
    A whirlwind romance that burned bright, fizzled fast, and left the tabloids confused as to what just happened. Ashton and Brittany gave us chaos, comedy, and a very short-lived love story. This week, Gráinne and Chantal are joined by Chris De Rosa, cohost of Fixing Famous People, to relive the highs, the lows, and the red-carpet PDA of one of the naughty's best celebrity pairings. We may even get some special insights from Chris's conversations with the afterlife… For extra episodes, ad free versions and early releases why not join our Patreon? You'll even get a shoutout on the show and a chance to chat with Gráinne and Chantel in our gossip room. patreon.com/TheWayTheyWere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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