What’s hot this week: Oprah’s podcast and pumpkins

Forever Amazon series starring Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen

Oprah's Master Class Major names recount their life lessons in this uplifting podcast. Start with Jane Fonda

Big chains Adorning this season's handbags, from Balenciaga to Tom Ford

Pumpkins Soup, mash, and carving time

Rosie Powerful new Irish film with Sarah Greene

Jennifer Slattery Maker of gorgeous Irish linen products

Aquafaba Can chickpea water really replace egg whites in cooking? Believe it

Versace The Kors sale marks a move from bling to basicness

New look Gmail Plainer is better

Pete Davidson Ariana Grande's fiance is the king of Too Much Information

Meme nihilism The dour way of communicating online leaves us feeling empty

Chain hotels With a Premier Inn opening on Dublin's George's Street, we have to ask what these generic hotels do for an area's character

Sponsored Instagram posts Get these randomers out of our feeds please

Protein balls How can a handful of oats, seeds and peanut butter cost so much?

What’s not: The new Gmail and Versace