DeepSummary
Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer listener questions on the theme of 'endings.' They discuss how to know when it's time to end a relationship or project, regretting unresolved issues after someone's passing, and feeling emotional when a beloved TV series ends.
The hosts share personal stories, like Allen writing her hit song 'Smile' after a breakup and Oliver describing her final interaction with her late mother before an argument. They contemplate their desired career endings, with Allen hoping to express herself indefinitely and Oliver wanting to remain in broadcasting until forced to retire.
Through humorous banter, Allen and Oliver explore the nuances of gracefully concluding chapters of life, balancing resolving conflicts with respecting personal boundaries. Their insights aim to find the positive growth inherent in all endings.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Appreciating beloved entertainment often leaves fans longing after the finale.
- Gracefully navigating endings opens doors to new positive beginnings.
- Expressing authentic emotions around endings is part of the healing process.
- Reflecting on personal growth can provide wisdom for future conclusions.
- Careers allow varying endpoints based on passion and pragmatism.
- Healthy boundaries sometimes require leaving certain endings undisclosed.
- Recognizing when to conclude a chapter requires intuition and introspection.
- Unresolved conflicts can linger after relationships or endeavors end.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I'm quite stubborn, so it's a tricky one, isn't it? I mean, there are relationships in the past that have ended abruptly that sometimes I wish I could go back and change. But in having done a lot of work on myself in the last few years, I have, like, you know, gone back and apologized or let those people know that I'm sorry for the way that I behaved in the past.“ by Lily Allen
- “Endings are truly really beginnings, aren't they?“ by Miquita Oliver
- “I'll do something horrendous to control the dumping, if that makes sense.“ by Lily Allen
- “I can think of some, but they're not. We can't mention them on the podcast.“ by Lily Allen
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Episode Information
Miss Me?
BBC Sounds
6/24/24
Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about endings. How do they know when it’s time to end something? Have they ever regretted the way things have ended? How would they want their careers to end?
Next week, we want to hear your questions about RAVING. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.
This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.
Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds