Making The Cut with Davina McCall & Michael Douglas

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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. From iconic movies to the best mascara, let Davina and Michael guide you through what’s hot and what’s not. And when they need help making the cut, they call in on some of their friends to join them.We are not paid or associated with anything that we review, these are only our opinions

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Recent Episodes

AUG 22, 2025

SERIES 15: Episode 11 - Dakota Hotel, Bruce Springsteen, Mama's Universe, Wolf of Wall Street, Kevin Rowland, Wyse, Ideas Fest

This edition is a veritable musical variety show. We go deep on icons like Bruce Springsteen and John Lennon. Then expect a bonanza of jewellery, clothing, movies and the ‘Glastonbury of business’. This is our last episode of the season, but during our break please send your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.

Dakota Hotel - https://dakotahotels.co.uk/

Springsteen on Broadway - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80232329

Bruce Springsteen - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3eqjTLE0HfPfh78zjh6TqT/discography/album

Blinded by the Light - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8266310/

Mama’s Universe - https://mamasuniverse.com/

The Wolf of Wall Street - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0993846/

Kevin Rowland - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/471401/bless-me-father-by-rowland-kevin/9781529958720

Above Us Only Sky - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8965432/

Wyse - https://www.wyselondon.com/collections/jumpers

Ideas Fest - https://ideasfest.uk/

The Condiment Book - https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/condiment-book-9781526669780/

Tidy Tea - https://www.tidytea.com/

Shay - https://sehaya.com/

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48 MIN

AUG 8, 2025

SERIES 15: Episode 10 - Scamp & Dude, Moi, Fab Lollies, Hayley Menzies

Running on post-workout endorphins, we discuss clothing, hair and some fab and some fancy culinary delights. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.

Mdlondon in Boots - https://www.boots.com/mdlondon-hair-straightener-phat-olive-green-10368077?srsltid=AfmBOool7Ajo4ZC-Zts3wPOBnWDIEEkjtoyt0pqyXe4X47GLEFEZOpWP

Mdlondon - https://mdlondon.com/

Scamp & Dude - https://scampanddude.com/

Moi Soho - https://www.instagram.com/moi.soho/

Soul Emporium - https://www.soulemporium.com/

How to Cut It - https://howtocut.it/

Fab Lollies -https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/287129858?srsltid=AfmBOopVyJdfefWh7FEJEqXgWzLneGNKMLzx-Omw4hMdMCFEk0AvtXgk

Honest Burger - https://www.honestburgers.co.uk/

Hayley Menzies - https://hayleymenzies.com/

It’s Written in the Stars - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2DAB6OT_dY&ab_channel=PaulWeller

Step the Fifth - https://sohoplace.org/shows/the-fifth-step/

Paul Weller Radio 2 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002h9cq

Margate Soul Festival - https://margatesoulfestival.co.uk/

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37 MIN

AUG 1, 2025

SERIES 15: Episode 9 - David Holmes, FPInsoles, Over+Above, Ruler of London, Jones Road, The Assembly

A real mixed bag in this edition - music, television shows, makeup and sportswear. As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.

Pikes - https://www.pikesibiza.com/

David Holmes -https://www.instagram.com/davidholmes_1969/

Resident Advisor - https://ra.co/

Footprint Insoles - https://www.fpinsoles.co.uk/

Over+Above - https://www.oaperformance.com/

Ruler of London - https://ruleroflondon.com/

Jones Road - https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/

The Assembly - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001xyj5

Sunshine on Leith - https://open.spotify.com/track/3Vu6IeuO4sZMt8RAO4du7s

In Flight - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22299034/

Lucky Number Slevin - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425210/

Indi Supplements - https://indisupplements.com/

Anna Lapwood - https://annalapwood.co.uk/

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37 MIN

JUL 25, 2025

SERIES 15: Episode 8 - Rattle and Hum, Ministry of Sound Classical, Dom in the Kitchen, Lily Silverton

This episode should come with its own playlist because we are banging out musical recommendations. Oosh! As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.

Rattle and Hum - https://open.spotify.com/album/7hIoJcH4ObWasDFq78u1x9

Ministry of Sound Classical - https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2026/ministry-of-sound-classical-2026

Don’t Lose Time by Weval - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTCvqE3xyA

Dom in the Kitchen - https://www.instagram.com/dominthekitchen/?hl=en

Lily Silverton - https://www.instagram.com/lily_silverton/?hl=en-gb

Henley Literary Festival- https://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/

Mix Tape - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002fy6d/mix-tape

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38 MIN

JUL 18, 2025

SERIES 15: Episode 7 - Lola's Leads, Leg Stretcher, Wolf & Badger, Happy Place Festival

Tune in to hear about our novel game to get to know your friends and family better. As always, please send your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.

Lola’s Leads - https://lolasleads.co.uk/

Leg Stretcher - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MuscleForge%C2%AE-Adductor-Leg-Stretcher-Stainless/dp/B0927SLHBW

Wolf & Badger - www.wolfandbadger.com

Happy Place - https://www.happyplaceofficial.co.uk/

Jordan Stephens - https://www.instagram.com/jordanfstephens/

Sabina Brennan - https://www.instagram.com/sabinabrennan/

John Hopkins - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yxi31szvlbwvKq9dYOmFI

Gillian Anderson - https://www.instagram.com/gilliana

Jimmy Carr - https://www.instagram.com/jimmycarr

Live Aid 40 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002fp3t

The Allergies - https://www.instagram.com/theallergies/

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46 MIN