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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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207: Summer Special with Vogue Williams

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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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206: Anna Whitehouse AKA Mother Pukka

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2021/06/22

What wouldit be like to shag Shaggy and Craig David at the same time? What if your sister gave birth to your husband's baby? And is fingering still a thing? Joining us to answer these important questions of the day is Anna Whitehouse, AKA Mother Pukka!We hear about how the pandemic has affected her campaign for flexible working, and her new job playing records on Heart FM. We also discuss her new novel, Underbelly.There's some serious chat about the impact of gossip websites on people in the public

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42:01

205: Alison Perry on having twins, social anxiety,...

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2021/06/08

The need for affordable childcare, managing social anxiety, how to tell if your kid's watched too much Peppa Pig... We deal with all the hot topics in this episode!Joiningus is the excellent blogger and author Alison Perry. She tells us about her experience of having two babies at once, and her brilliant new book, OMG It's Twins!We discuss Alison's husband being a stay-at-home dad, and wonder why it's still a novelty for women to be the breadwinners. There's also some chat about how our attitudes to

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34:59

204: Zeena Moolla on being raised by her Dad

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2021/05/25

Oh hey everyone - it's Zeena Moolla! She's here to tell us all about her fab book,Everything I’ve Learned About Motherhood: From My Single-Parent Dad.Zeena shares what it was like to be raised by her father, an Indian Muslim man, and why she thinks single parenthood can bring families closer together. We hear how she coped with racist jokes as a child, and what it was like to tell her Dad about the experience as an adult. We discuss the time Nigel Farage made her son cry, and what we think of him

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42:25

203: Elle Wright's IVF journey

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2021/05/11

Our guest for this episode is the wonderful Elle Wright! She tells us all about her brilliant new book, A Bump in the Road: A Story of Fertility, Hope and Trying Again.We talk about Elle's experience of IVF after baby loss. She tells us about dealing with well-meaning but painful comments, and how the online community of women living with infertility helped her through.Plus, of course, we cover some serious subjects, like being obsessed with your baby's ear wax, and whether it's OK to feed animals

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43:29

202: Clare Balding's Guide to Life

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2021/04/27

This episode features writer, rambler, TV legend and national treasure Clare Balding! We cover all sorts of topics, from nearly messing up Prince Philip's funeral and mentally fat-shaming labradors to feeding horses with your mouth.Clare tells us all about her brilliant new book, Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going, which is out now. We discuss what being kind really means, why she doesn't like selfies, and why she thinks you have to fail 100 times to be good at anything. We ask big questions like how

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34:54

201: The Return of Hurrah for Gin, aka Katie Kirby!

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2021/04/13

She's back! Everyone's favourite purveyor of filthy stick figure cartoons is here to talk about playdate shame, managing teens, and what is better: dogs or children?Meanwhile, we get an update on Helen's love life - let's talk about socks, baby. Honestly, there's no point trying to summarise it here, you're just going to have to listen in...And of course we discuss Katie's brilliant new book, The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Books. It'sout nowand it's a fantastic read for 9-12 year-olds, or

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27:10

200: The 200th Episode! Live from hospital

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2021/03/30

This year, we're celebrating eight years and 200 episodes of The Scummy Mummies Podcast.We had big plans for this ep: fizzy wine! A lovely guest!Lots of lols! A lucrative advertisingdeal!But then, because premature babies, surprise divorces and global pandemics just aren't enough curve balls, life decided to kick us another one. So we've ended up recording this episode with Helen dialling in from hospital, where she's looking after her poorly daughter.Thank you for all the kind words of support. We

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44:39

199: Music special with YolanDa Brown

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2021/03/16

What's the best way to teach kids about music? Shouldwe forcethem to keep having instrument lessons, even if they hateit? And what's it like when Billy Ocean is your children's fake uncle? Answering all these questions is the amazing YolanDa Brown!She tells us about her life as an award-winning saxophonist, broadcaster, CBeebies star and mum. We share stories about going on tour with your parents, and the most embarrassingthings we've done in the park in the name of content creation. YolanDa gives

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35:12

198: Steve Hill on homeschool, holes, and Tupperware...

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2021/03/02

How can Countdown help with homeschooling? What exactly is going on at Tupperware parties these days? And is every hole REALLY a goal? Answering all these questions is our old friendSteve Hill!He tells us how he's been coping with the corona situation, and we find out the best thing he bought during lockdown. There's also some chat about Steve's capsule wardrobe, and we congratulate him on completing the Couch to 5K, just seven years after downloading the app.Then it's time for Book Chat, where we

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27:29

197: Dr Ranj Returns

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2021/02/16

Yes, he's back - one of our favourite ever podcast guests returns for a new episode! Download now before it gets banned like the last one.This time we cover everything from Ranj's views on the Corona vaccine to the naughtiest things we've ordered from Deliveroo. We also hear how he and Helen are coping with the current mandemic. That's not a spelling mistake.Ranj has a new book out, How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing! The No-Worries Guide for Boys. We talk about why he chose to write for lads

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196: Millie Mackintosh on having a lockdown baby

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2021/02/02

Our guest for this episode is Made in Chelsea star and Instagram sensation Millie Mackintosh!We chat about her nine month-old baby, Sienna, and what it's like to give birth to your first little one during a lockdown.Millie tells us how she handles the pressures of social media. We discuss our favourite Quality Street, and find out which one of us has succeeded in doing Dry January (no spoilers, but you can probably guess.)You can follow Millie on Instagram@milliemackintosh.This podcast is brought to

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195: VV Brown on music, motherhood, and racism

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2021/01/18

She's a musician, an artist, an author, and a mother - it's the amazing VV Brown!She tells us about her singing career, including what it's like to hang out with Amy Winehouse, perform with Grace Jones, and turn down P Diddy.We also discuss how it feels London and move to the countryside as a black woman. VV shares her experience of post-natal depression, and offers some advice for mums who feel like they've lost their hustle.There's some chat about VV's fantastic new children's book, Lily and the

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47:36

193: Fitness, mental health, and IVF with Suzanne...

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2021/01/05

What's the best way to get fit when we're stuck at home? How do you motivate teenagers to exercise? And what's it like to start IVF and a new business at the same time? Answering all these questions and more is awesome fitness coach Suzanne Keatley!We hear all about the fab gym she runs,Fitology Hub. We discuss the need for a female-only fitness space, and why Suzanne finds it easier to train women than men.There's some chat about body image, and the shift in mindset from working out for weight loss

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193: Merry Syphilis with Sam Pamphilon and Nurse Jessie

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2020/12/22

Yes, it's the Christmas episode! As usual it's an absolute shambles, but tonight, the part of Steve Hill will be played by hilarious comedian Sam Pamphilon! Also the lovely Nurse Jessie is back.It's A Tale of Two Lindas as we enjoy a twist on our regular festive traditions. We catch up on Jessie's job situation, how our divorces are going, and the results of our STD tests.As he's worked with both the Scummy Mummies and AntandDec this year, we ask Sam who is funnier. We share our highlights of 2020,

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49:57

192: DJ Nikki Beatnik on long Covid, tour life, and...

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2020/12/08

What's it like having dinner with Beyoncé? How many tour buses do the Backstreet Boys need? And how do you win a staring competition with Prince?DJNikkiBeatnik actually has the answers to all these questions, and more!We talk about her life on the road with the likes of Kelis and All Saints. We find out what it's like to meet Grace Jones and your future husband on the same day, while massively hungover.There's a bit of chat aboutNikki's experience of having corona twice, and how she's coping with

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45:35

191: Thanyia Moore on bullying, comedy, and Cabbage...

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2020/11/24

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian, actor, and writer, Thanyia Moore!We reminisce about the bad old days, when we were all on the open mic comedy circuit together. There's some chat about how different audiences can be, and the issues around race and gender that still exist in comedy today.Thanyia shares her experience of being a school bully, and tells us what happened when she apologised to the people she was mean to in adulthood. We discuss what causes bullying, what she wishes

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48:19

Episode 190: Interiors, trapezes, and turning 40 with...

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2020/11/10

From stuntwoman to interiors expert to writing More! magazine's Positions of the Fortnight, Emily Murray has lived a life! She tells us all about it.We hear how she started her popular Insta account,@pinkhouseliving, and Emily gives us her number one tip for making your house look nice - or at least less shit. We also discuss turning 40, and how we're all coping with the second wave.Emily's blog is atpinkhouse.co.uk. Her book,Pink House Living, isout now. Her new podcast, Play with Emily Murray, is

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54:30

189: How Not to Get Divorced with Sam Pamphilon

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2020/10/26

What's the best way to announce your separation? Is it possible to stay civil if you're still living together? And how do you cope when your ex's new partner is literally wearing your trousers? Comedian Sam Pamphilon knows the answer to none of these questions, but we have a good laugh anyway!The actor and former chef tells us how he's handling the pandemic, and what his signature lockdown dish is. We discuss Sam's sexual preferences, donkeys versus racehorses, chicken vaginas, and Val Kilmer's

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1:07:53

Episode 188: Anxiety, mum guilt, and saying no with...

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2020/10/13

Is there an upside to mum guilt? What's the best way to handle lockdown? And how can you teach your kids a valuable lesson just by sitting on the sofa? Answering all these questions and more is Anna Mathur, psychotherapistand author of the best-selling book Mind Over Mother!She tells us about her own experiences of post-natal depression and anxiety, and why perfectionism and motherhood don't mix. We learn some useful, practical tips for managing anxiety and setting boundaries. And we share some

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