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PODCAST

The Scummy Mummies Podcast

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn

A comedy chat show for less-than-perfect parents. Hosted by comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn and featuring guest parenting experts, comedians and authors. The podcast covers the big issues affecting modern parents - from fish fingers to farting, to play-dates and pelvic floors. Expect frank and funny chat as well as wine, laughter and sophisticated boob jokes. Check out our Scummy Mummies Blog and dates for our Live Comedy Shows - www.scummymummies.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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225: Family Therapy Special with Julia Samuel

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/03/15

What can wedo to prepare ourselves for grief? Is there a right and wrong way to fight? And should we force our childrento say sorry? Answering all these questions and many more is the brilliant psychotherapist, Julia Samuel.She tells us about her experience of helping people through child bereavement, and we discuss the conversations we need to have with our own parents before it's too late. We talk about sharing the mental load, and living losses, including the ones we're dealing with right now. So

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224: Teaching, triplets and butt plugs with the Mr Ps

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/03/01

What do teachers really think about the kids they teach? What's the number one piece of advice they have for parents? And what's the best thing about having a vasectomy? Answering all these questions are the amazing Mr Ps!They tell us all about their book,Put a Wet Paper Towel On It, and their awesome stage tour. We chat about everything from how they coped in the pandemic to the weirdest things kids bring in for show and tell. Along the way, we have a right old laugh and hear some stories that are

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223: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on health and happiness

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/02/15

Our guest for this episode is the awesome DrRanganChatterjee - GP, author, podcaster, and all-round bloody legend!We chat about everything from how to increase our sex drive to managing our phone addictions and improving our gut health.Ranganshares what he believes is the most important thing doctors need to know, and tells us all about his latest book,Happy Mind, Happy Life: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Single Day. Tune in to find out whether he manages to convince Ellie to talk to strangers,

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44:24

222: Just the Two of Us - Holidays, Nudity and Corona!

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/02/01

A change to our scheduled programming this week as one of us has caught that virus that's been going around! Tune in to find out who...We chat about what we've been up to lately, includingour recent skiing holiday (spoiler: it involved nudity, a loss of bladder control, and absolutelyno skiing.) We share our Valentine's Day plans, and reveal some of the exciting things we've got planned for this year.They include theBig Retreat festivaland theDerbyshire Sausage and Cider Festival, both happening

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221: Fashion, sex and turning sixty with Karen Arthur

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/01/18

Our guest for this episode is the amazing Karen Arthur - educator, fashion creative, dancer, mum, grandmother, founder of Wear Your Happy and host of the brilliant podcastMenopause Whilst Black. She's a multimedia node!We talk about why she's encouraging everyone to wear clothes that lift their mood, and why it all starts with our knicker drawer. There's a bit of serious chat about how the Black Lives Matter movement inspired Karen to start her podcast, and we get to ask her what she wishes she'd

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59:00

220: How to be a Good Enough Parent with Tracey Fox

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2022/01/04

Why are perfect parents bad for kids? How can finding your child in tears be a good sign? And what can parents of teens can learn from hostage negotiators? Answering all these questions is the awesomeTraceyFox!She tells us about her work with Alain de Botton and the School of Life, and the excellent bookThe Good Enough Parent.We find out whyTraceygets excited when she hears someone is going through tough times. She gives us some advice on managing screen time, coping with conflict, and saying no,

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42:59

219: Kids' books, co-parenting and cats with Nadia...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2021/12/21

What's it like being a cat person when you have big dog energy? Which term should we use - co-parenting, single parenting, or double parenting? And what does Philip Larkin have in common with the lead singer of T'Pau? Answering all these questions is the marvellous Nadia Shireen!She tells us how she went from Smash Hits sub editor to successful children's author. We discuss the issue of diversity in kids' books, and whether things are getting any better. Then we round off with some chat about sleep

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46:26

Christmas Special: A Tale of Two Bumholes

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2021/12/07

Ho ho ho! The gang's all here for this year's festive episode as we are joined by Nurse Jessie, Sam Pamphilon and Steve Hill! Is Sam divorced yet? Has Nurse Jessie got a new job? Why are Ellie and James Bond responsible for Steve getting corona? And is it true that we all have two sphincters? Tune in to find out!We cover a host of highbrow topics from how men go to the toilet to when it's OK to fart in front of a new lover. Ham Review almost ends in a fistfight, and Sam tells a lovely Christmassy

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217: Food, flying and false teeth with Daniel Varani

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2021/11/25

Is booze really stronger when you're on a flight? What did Diana Ross allegedly try to smuggle on Concorde? And is it ever OK to put cheddar in a spaghetti carbonara? Answering all these questions is one of our favourite people- it's Daniel Varani!He tells us all about his 15 years working as an air steward, from the weird things passengers leave on their food trays to dealing with people trying to join the mile-high club. Then we chat about Daniel's experience of growing up in London with Italian

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41:24

216: Lols with Louise Boyce, aka Mama Still Got It

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2021/11/09

She's a model, a mum, and an internet comedy sensation - it'sLouiseBoyce, otherwise known as Mama Still Got It!She tells us about how her career began, dealing with an eating disorder, and whether she'd let her own daughter go into modelling now. We discuss getting your mojo back after becoming a mum, and the importance of having a good laugh. Helen explains why the strange phenomenon of bunchyarm drives her insane, andLouiseshares a confession she's never told anyone before.Do follow the

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216: Lols with Louise Boyce, aka Mama Still Got It

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2021/11/09

She's a model, a mum, and an internet comedy sensation - it's Louise Boyce, otherwise known as Mama Still Got It!She tells us about how her career began, dealing with an eating disorder, and whether she'd let her own daughter go into modelling now.We discuss getting your mojo back after becoming a mum, and the importance of having a good laugh. Helen explains why the strange phenomenon of bunchyarm drives her insane, and Louise shares a confession she's never told anyone before.Do follow the awesome

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39:06

215: Kevin Mathurin on fatherhood, Emmerdale, and the...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2021/10/26

Our guest for this episode is actor Kevin Mathurin! He tells us all about his first year as the resident vicar in Emmerdale. We discuss his former career as a dancer, and the time he was insulted by Kelis and the woman who is now his wife.Kev shares how being raised by a single mum got him where he is today, and the important lessons in humility he learned from Boyzone. We finish with some Scummy Mummy Confessions involving death and nudity.**WE HAVE A SHOP!** Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace

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41:03

214: Just the Two of Us - Marathon Special

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2021/10/12

We did it! Don't know if we've mentioned it, but we ran the London Marathon! So we thought we'd sit down and have a chat about it. Who was responsible for Ellie vomiting? Which one of us crossed the finish line with a greasy ringpiece? And would we ever do it again? Tune in to find out!This episode is for all those who want to hear more about our big day out jogging round the capital. And for those who don't - we got all our marathon chat out of our systems here, so if you want you can just skip it,

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59:25

213: Aicha McKenzie on overcoming overwhelm

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2021/09/28

She's a Commonwealth medal winner, an award-winning CEO, and a former backing dancer for Take That - no, we're not making any of this up - it's Aicha McKenzie!We hear all about how an early setback put Aicha on an amazing career path. She shares her experience of dealing with panic attacks, along with some practical tips for coping when you feel overwhelmed.We finish with a very moving Scummy Mummy Confession from Aicha, plus some typical nonsense from the two of us about weeing in the bath and

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58:45

212: Jarred Christmas on budgies, beatboxing, Hugh...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2021/09/14

How do budgies have it off? Is it OK to fancy your father in-law? And what one thing should you always do when pooing at someone else's house? Answering all these questions is the hilarious comedian Jarred Christmas!Yes, that is his real name, and if you think that's funny wait till you hear what the rest of his family is called. He tells us about growing up on a military base, being buddies with Hugh Jackman, and embarrassinghimself in front of Tom Cruise.We discuss why Jarred is disappointed in

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211: Tova Leigh on mum-life crises, monogamy, and...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2021/08/31

Our guest for this episode is the excellent Tova Leigh! We have a good old chat about everything from feminism and sexuality to ageing, coping with criticism, and having your anus waxed.We hear about Tova's brilliant book,Fucked at 40, and how she survived her mum-life crisis. Plus we discuss her latest collection of hilarious confessions,You Did What?It's out on 14 September sopre-order now!For more from Tova check outtovaleigh.com, or follow her on Instagram@tova_leigh.**WE HAVE A SHOP!** Visit

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48:07

210: Tim Bain on kids' TV, surrogacy, and sexy kangaroos

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2021/08/17

Is it time to call bullsh*t on the gender split in kids' TV? What's it like to have babies with the help of a surrogate? And how doyou getfired byBluey? Answering all these questions is the awesome Tim Bain!He tells us about his career writing children's telly shows, and what it's like to come up with jokes for everyone from the Go Jetters to MC Hammer. Plus, find out what's really going on in Pontypandy, as Tim gives us an exclusive Fireman Sam reveal that will blow your mind. We also hear what it

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46:07

209: Clemmie Telford on strength, sobriety, and...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2021/08/03

Our guest for this episode is the awesome Clemmie Telford, curator of the Mother of All Lists blog! She's also written a book calledBut Why? How to answer tricky questions from kids and have an honest conversation with yourself, and she tells us all about it.We discuss Clemmie's experience of going sober, why she thinks alcohol is like control pants, and how we might be responsible for driving her away from drink. There's some chat about the benefits of strength training, and why having goals isn't

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208: Just the Two of Us: Helen's Book Special!

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2021/07/20

Oh hi there! Don't know if she's mentioned it, but Helen's done a book! It's called Get Divorced, Be Happy and it's out on 29 July. We thought we'd sit down, just us chickens, and have a good old chat about it.Tune in for some exclusive behind-the-scenes info! Find out how writing the book helped Helen to heal, and how she couldn't have done it without the aid of good friends, supportive kids, and Deliveroo. Plus, Ellie discusses how she generously contributed a whole chapter to the book, and why

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30:23

207: Summer Special with Vogue Williams

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2021/07/06

She's a TV star, a DJ, a model, a podcaster, and a mum - it's the lovely and hilariousVogueWilliams!She tells us all about her life as a multimedia node, from modelling Magnums to doing unspeakable things to please Bear Grylls. We ask her what's harder - winning Mission Survive or being a mum - and find out what she wishes she'd known before she had kids.Then it's time for some seasonal chat as we discuss our plans for the summer. We round off with some Scummy Mummy Confessions.This episode is

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