# More than a handful is a waste (with Minette Batters)

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Podcast: [Off Air with Jane & Fi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-air-with-jane-fi-5727711)
Published: 2026-06-09T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/off-air-with-jane-and-fi/episodes/more-than-a-handful-is-just-a-waste-with-minette-batters
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There's a new theme song in today's pod – we're not entirely sure it'll catch on, but we hope you enjoy it... After that, Jane and Fi cover deck chair trouble, the annoying nature of voice notes, the power of beetroot, and why Fi thinks her cat has joined the manosphere. Plus, they speak to former National Farmers Union president Minette Batters about her provocative political memoir 'Harvest'. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/ Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri.  You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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