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Making The Cut with Davina McCall & Michael Douglas
by Davina McCall, Michael Douglas & Entale Studios · English
Don’t know what to eat? Don’t know what to watch? Don’t know which toothpaste to choose? Davina McCall and Michael Douglas make the tough decisions easy for you. This podcast is like the TripAdvisor for your life. We are not paid or associated with anything that we review, these are only our opinions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SERIES 19: Episode 3 - In The Loop, Little Web World, StretchLAB, Hetty, TYSON, Shop Fumbalinas
This episode of Making the Cut (Series 19, Episode 3) mixes ads and chat.
13 Nov 2026 · 44m · 21 chaptersSERIES 19: Episode 2 - O Pioneers, Broadwick Hotel, Ken Burns The Civil War, NMN Supplements
A casual chat mixing holiday shopping/party styling, a recommendation of the fashion label O Pioneers, discussion of Ken Burns’ The Civil War (slavery, Lincoln, war as “rehearsal”), and a personal…
6 Nov 2026 · 35m · 12 chaptersSERIES 19: Episode 1 - Joyce Lee, Molecule 01, Wellwear, Jacqueline Gunn, Ali G, The Pitt
The hosts return after time away and “make the cut” with updates, recommendations, and personal stories.
30 Oct 2026 · 38m · 16 chaptersSERIES 18: Episode 6 - Medicine Festival, Kurt Geiger, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Brandon Flowers, Jessie Western
The hosts recap their off-grid Medicine Festival (alcohol-free, family-friendly, spiritual/trauma-release talks, daily meditations, sound/yoga temple, no Wi‑Fi), then share lifestyle recommendations:…
21 Aug 2026 · 37m · 17 chaptersSERIES 18: Episode 5 - Twinings Tea, Kerminator, Zapp, Martin Audio, Zak's Kombucha
A casual “recommendations and reflections” episode mixing mental health therapy promotion, work/life and pitching mindset, education/diagnosis critique, and practical product/app picks: Twining’s…
14 Aug 2026 · 36m · 17 chaptersSERIES 18: Episode 4 - Rafa, London Falling, Glen Hansard, I'm Every Woman
The episode is a weary-but-enthusiastic chat mixing culture and “philosophy on success.” They discuss being invited to the Royal Box for the Wimbledon Ladies’ Final, sitting near Princess Catherine…
7 Aug 2026 · 31m · 11 chaptersSERIES 18: Episode 3 - The Odyssey, The Economist, salt, Tim Minchin, Acid Banana, Kimmy Beatbox
The hosts discuss “summer blues” and therapy access, then focus on seeing Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey (Homer’s epic).
31 Jul 2026 · 41m · 21 chaptersSERIES 18: Episode 2 - Miss Me, Power Ballad, Once, TePe, Gilda, Sandro, Maje, Gel Inserts
The episode is a mix of personal updates, media recommendations, and practical health/lifestyle tips.
24 Jul 2026 · 32m · 14 chaptersSERIES 18: Episode 1 - LIVE from the Happy Place Festival
Live episode of “Making the Cut” from the Happy Place Festival, mixing festival recommendations, health tips (menopause/dry eyes, sensitive teeth, sleep), and personal reflections on hormones,…
17 Jul 2026 · 39m · 15 chaptersSERIES 17: Episode 8 - Tea & Tonic, Hope 93, Legends, The Glitter Store, Lie Down and Listen
The episode is a wide-ranging chat covering: Tea & Tonic (adaptogen teas with ashwagandha; caffeine check), Hope 93 (Fitzrovia gallery promoting change and lifting other artists; mentions specific…
22 May 2026 · 34m · 15 chaptersSERIES 17: Episode 7 - The Drama, Michael Jackson, Everup, The Life of Birds, The Lost Bass
The episode is a mix of personal updates and media recommendations.
15 May 2026 · 42m · 16 chaptersSERIES 17: Episode 6 - Lightroom, Tuddenham Mill, Doors of Perception, Air Fryer Girl, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Michael Douglas and Davina McCall share lifestyle recommendations and personal reflections: an immersive “Lightroom” art experience featuring David Bowie’s “You Are Not Alone”; a stay at Tuddenham…
8 May 2026 · 31m · 14 chaptersSERIES 17: Episode 5 - HBOT, Van Morrison, Primavera, Coco Jagger, DJ Skillspinz, Steve Cradock
A chatty “midlife” roundup mixing health talk, music recommendations, festival plans, and weekend stories.
1 May 2026 · 49m · 21 chapters
SERIES 17: Episode 4 - Poppies, Rachel Jackson, SoulCycle, JBL Speakers, Bandsintown
The hosts chat about Coke Zero vs full-fat Coke, caffeine and sleep, how the brain forms beliefs through repetition, and mental-health steps like changing phone/social algorithms.
24 Apr 2026 · 36m · 15 chaptersSERIES 17: Episode 3 - Hungry Heart, North and Soul, Project Hail Mary, Jojo Moyes, Harry Baker
The hosts discuss self-improvement and “yes” energy (Amazon Prime same-day delivery), fitness/creatine results, spiritual/energy accounts and concepts (Hungry Heart, North and Soul), book and poetry…
17 Apr 2026 · 39m · 20 chaptersSERIES 17: Episode 2 - Credit Card Wand, Hotut, Projector, Garnier Tinted Moisturiser
The episode is a mix of listener updates, product recommendations, and a “goodness in the world” idea. They start by thanking faithful listeners and discussing how they save podcast ideas.
10 Apr 2026 · 33m · 13 chaptersSERIES 17: Episode 1 - Library of Things, Wavelength Luke, Granger and Co, Novo Cabelo, Jules Fielder, Eltham Palace, Louis Theroux
The episode is a wide-ranging lifestyle chat plus a string of recommendations.
3 Apr 2026 · 40m · 19 chaptersSERIES 16: Episode 7 - Studio 10, Sammy Burt, 8Hours, Ram Dass, Alice Masters
SERIES 16: Episode 7 - Studio 10, Sammy Burt, 8Hours, Ram Dass, Alice Masters
20 Feb 2026 · 46m · 19 chaptersSERIES 16: Episode 6 - The Night Manager, Electric Eye Apparel, Otter AI, Bryony Gordon, Sucre, VHS Dates, Georgie Girl Cashmere
In this episode of *Making The Cut*, hosts Davina McCall and Michael Douglas make a plethora of recommendations, covering various topics including a TV series, clothing brands, AI tools, and books.
13 Feb 2026 · 41m · 14 chaptersSERIES 16: Episode 5 - The Rip, Hope Gap, Panic the Mother, Sabina Brennan, Sonos, Scamp & Dude
The podcast "Making The Cut" hosted by Davina McCall and Michael Douglas serves as a guide for listeners to navigate various life choices, from entertainment to personal care products.
6 Feb 2026 · 30m · 10 chaptersSERIES 16: Episode 4 - People's Postcode Lottery, i360, Harry Baker, Dr David Hawkins, Ateh Jewel Beauty, mdlondon
SERIES 16: Episode 4 - People's Postcode Lottery, i360, Harry Baker, Dr. David Hawkins, Ateh Jewel Beauty, mdlondon
30 Jan 2026 · 29m · 13 chaptersSERIES 16: Episode 3 - Born to Run, Bluebella, Sliced Bread, Not Another Bunch of Flowers, Dr Jeff Foster
In this episode, Davina McCall and Michael Douglas discuss navigating the balance between order and chaos in life.
23 Jan 2026 · 31m · 17 chaptersSERIES 16: Episode 2 - Blackadder, Menopausing, Jo Loves, Can You Keep a Secret, Tuddenham Mill
Michael Douglas and Davina McCall discuss nostalgia and “homecoming” (nostalgia as painful longing), arguing that even hard times can be better than past eras.
16 Jan 2026 · 32m · 22 chaptersSERIES 16: Episode 1 - Play Date, Chainsaw, The Tribe, Gong, Merlin, Dangle
The hosts return after major life events (including Michael’s cancer treatment and their marriage) and share “recommendations” for the week: Whole Foods Market spring shopping, the Playdate dating…
9 Jan 2026 · 30m · 17 chaptersWe use cookies.They keep VO running smoothly and help us improve it. Privacy policy