List Envy

Mark talks to podcaster and “unapologetic Anglophile” Jen Tierney about the foods eaten and loved by “a nation of shopkeepers”.

As a young girl, Jen was persuaded to watch a BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, and has since made it her mission to consume all things Brit. As well as eating, Jen likes to cook, learning from /The Great British Bake Off/ and demonstrating more knowledge of British baked goods than the host of this podcast. Case in point: the popover.

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (07:44) - Jen's pick: Afternoon tea
  • (12:48) - Mark's pick: Fish and chips
  • (15:46) - Jen's pick: Cornish pasty
  • (22:02) - Mark's pick: Sunday roast
  • (26:22) - Jen's pick: Full English breakfast
  • (30:46) - Mark's pick: Balti
  • (33:44) - Honourable mentions
  • (37:04) - Finalising the list
  • (43:34) - Jen's favourite British foods to cook
  • (45:08) - Our Parents Did What?
  • (49:04) - Goodbyes

Mark was a guest on Jen’s erstwhile podcast back in March 2018, talking about some songs he’d made, but Jen has a new podcast all about parenting, called Our Parents Did What?, which, if you enjoy Sawbones or This Podcast Will Kill You, you’ll be sure to love (you’ll quickly become acquainted with how charming Jen is, as you listen to this episode).

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Creators & Guests

Host
Mark Steadman
My mum thinks I’m an internet thought leader. I haven’t had the heart to tell her I just have a microphone and some good intentions.
Guest
Jen Tierney
Cohost of the Our Parents Did What?! podcast

What is List Envy?

What's the most-used emoji? Who's the best Bond villain? Does anyone care that an olive is technically a fruit?

Discover hidden gems from pop culture to pasta, hip-hop to history, and meet the creatives, enthusiasts, and experts who love them.

Each week, host Mark collaborates with a guest to build a top-5 list on a topic they choose. If you want to know what your next TV binge should be, or where to go on your next trip abroad, List Envy has you covered.