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Namaste Motherf**kers

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a national treasure? Or whether you can help yourself with self-help? If it’s possible to get rich quick without being a dick? Or how many close family members have to die before you get a dog? With the help of celebrity guests and experts, Cally will be getting to the stories you’ve never heard before - uncovering not your normal life lessons, but some big ones nonetheless. Cally Beaton knows a thing or two about self-help, having helped herself out of a boardroom

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52:29

Re-Write: Oliver Burkeman from Series One

Namaste Motherf**kers ·

2025/06/04

As we continue with our Literary Season in the run up to the publication of Cally's book, we go back to where it all began, with episode one of Namaste Motherfuckers. Cally talks with Oliver about wide-ranging topics, including: silent meditation retreats, goal-free living, writing ‘this column will change your life’ for The Guardian and why it’s important to ‘stay on the fucking bus’. Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People

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60:27

Re-Write: Kathleen Wyatt from Series Two

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2025/05/28

As our literary season continues, in this classic episode, Cally talks to journalist, writer & author Kathleen Wyatt about lying, dying, drugs, love, neuroplasticity, linguistics, spies, double agents, travel, journalism, coming out, growing up, getting uncomfortable, Al Qaeda and puppies.Kathleen's book ⁠The Social Superpower - the big truth about little lies⁠: Instagram: ⁠@kathleenwyattbooks⁠ ⁠The Mauritanian Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike

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65:53

Re-Write: Helen Russell from Series One

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2025/05/21

As our literary season continues to the publication of Cally's book, we bring you this classic episode from the Namaste archive where Cally talks to journalist, speaker and best-selling author Helen Russell about happiness,sadness, life, death, parenthood, fertility, arrival fallacy, being ginger, crying on planes, crying off planes, telephone phobia, loneliness, Scandinavia, altruism, therapy, medication and washing machines. Instagram ⁠@MsHelenRussell⁠ Helen's book ⁠How to Be Sad⁠ Helen's

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74:35

Take Me to the River with Robert Macfarlane

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2025/05/14

In this episode, Cally talks to Robert Macfarlane about rivers, Radiohead, droughts, chalk streams, climate change, mountains, punk, pastoral, daylighting, gaslighting, politics, philosophy and hope. @robgmacfarlane on Instagram @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social on BlueSky Stanley Donwood Johnny Flynn River, Mountain and Love Jackie Morris on Namaste Motherf*ckers Rebecca Solnit Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People

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68:06

And the Winner Is: Matt Forde from Series Seven

Namaste Motherf**kers ·

2025/05/07

To celebrate our nomination at this year's Golden Lobe Awards for Best Guest (Spoiler: we may have one by the time you hear this) we dig out this (potentially) award winning episode feature Matt Forde talking about his cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery, hope, rehabilitation, luck, comedy, friendship, politics, love and poo.Matt’s ⁠website⁠ ⁠Chordoma Foundation⁠ Donate to Matt’s hospital ⁠RNOH⁠ Macmillan ⁠Cancer Support⁠ Cancer Research ⁠UK⁠ Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about

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65:29

Rewrite: Susie Dent from Series Five

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2025/04/30

As our literary season in the run up to Cally’s book’s arrival, we raid the Namaste archive for this this episode Cally where talks to Countdown Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent about etymology, phrases, feelings, love, writing, happiness, Japanese, French, hygge, memory, Maths, fame, Finland and her Twitter Words of the Day.Instagram: ⁠@susiedent⁠ Roots of Happiness ⁠book⁠ The Secret Lives of Words ⁠Tour⁠ Something Rhymes with Purple ⁠podcast⁠ Sean Lock’s ⁠Rectum of the Year⁠ Get tickets for

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55:21

Re-Write: Mark Billingham from Series One

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2025/04/24

As our literary season continues, we bring you this classic episode from the Namaste archive where Cally talks to crime writer Mark Billingham, about writing, fans, zoom life, reviews,crowd-pleasing, Elvis Costello, showing off, personality types, writing, reading, poker, luck vs hard work, midlife crises and John Irving. Find out more about Mark Billingham A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving John Cleese on creativity in management Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Order

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75:33

Re-Write: Charlie Higson from Series Six

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2025/04/16

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archvie, Cally talks to Charlie Higson about: James Bond, The Fast Show, hustles, university, Paul Whitehouse, Harry Enfield, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, punk, Thatcher, creativity, Dad’s Army, sons, brothers and writing.Instagram: @higsonmonstroso Charlie's books and more Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy

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63:54

Beautiful Thing with Kit de Waal

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2025/04/09

In this episode, Cally talks to best-selling author Kit de Waal about rejection, getting published, reading, writing, social mobility, religion, racism, self-esteem, identity, adoption, motherhood and relationships.Instagram: @kitdewaal Kit’s books and more Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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67:34

Play It Again: Edith Bowman from Series Six

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2025/04/02

In this episode Cally talks to Edith Bowman about films, dreams, imposter syndrome, loneliness, MTV, the moon, manifestations, fame, radio, finding your voice, knock-backs, soundtracks, Clooney, Spielberg, Sorcese and Mariah Carey. Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:28

Fortysomething with Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman

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2025/03/27

In this episode, Cally talks to Nicole Goodman and Lauren Mishcon about self-care, womanhood, wellness, dogs, kids, doulas, sex therapists, friendship, confidence and snail snot.Self Care Club podcast 40ish Podcast Instagram: @selfcareclubpod and @40ish.podcast TikTok: @selfcareclubpodcast and @40ish.podcast The book Have You Tried This? Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover

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65:47

The Price is Right with Tom Price

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2025/03/20

In this episode, Cally talks to actor, presenter and comedian Tom Price about acting, podcasting, therapy, trauma, the Hoffman Process, family, dogs, private school, vulnerability, life and death.Instagram: @thetomprice and @toasterpod My Mate Bought a Toaster podcast Chatabix podcast Adam Buxton podcast Cariad Lloyd’s Griefcast podcast with Tom Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake

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73:14

Fit Bitch with Victoria Emes

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2025/03/13

In this episode, Cally talks to Victoria Emes about parenting, influencing, womanhood, comedy, fitness, social media, algorithms, celebrity, minges, mansplaining, anxiety, sobriety and MTV.Victoria on Instagram: @victoriaemes Victoria on TikTok: @victoriaemes Get your FitBitch Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad

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39:29

Women Aren't Funny: An International Women's Day Special

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2025/03/06

In this episode Cally celebrates International Women's Day by busting the myth that 'women aren't funny' by revisiting conversations we've had with some of the funniest, most successful comedians in the UK including Jenny Eclair, Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Sally Phillips, Shazia Mirza, and Kerry Godliman. Listen to Jenny's full episode Listen to Zoe's full episode Listen to Sally's full episode Listen to Anglea's full episode Listen to Kerry's full episode Listen to Shazia's full episode More

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68:26

‘Everyone’s Favourite TikTok Auntie’ with Ann Russell

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2025/02/27

In this episode, Cally talks to author and TikTok sensation Ann Russell about cleaning, cancer, clutter, community, kids, role models, boarding school, trad wives, grandmothers, alcoholism, sustainability, empathy and DIY.Ann on TikTok Ann’s books For more about Cally see her new website and pre-order her book here Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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67:06

Postcards from Midlife with Lorraine Candy and Trish...

Namaste Motherf**kers ·

2025/02/20

In this episode, Cally talks to hosts of hit podcast ‘Postcards from Midlife’ Trish Halpin and Lorraine Candy about: friendship, fashion, midlife, gender, journalism, allyship, glass ceilings, broken rungs, misogyny, social mobility, impostor syndrome, ambition, vulnerability, Oprah, asking for help and cheese.Postcards from Midlife podcast Lorraine's book FaceBook group Postcards from Midlife Instagram Trish's Instagram Lorraine's Instagram More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced

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48:02

A Namaste Valentine's Day Special

Namaste Motherf**kers ·

2025/02/13

This week we swipe right on the Namaste Motherfucking archive and bring you some of our favourite couples who were guests in previous episodes to celebrate loved-up relationships including comedian Sara Barron and her broadcasting husband, Geoff Lloyd, Roxanne and Rich Pink aka the ADHD Love Couple and psychotherapist Phillipa Perry and artist husband, Sir Greyson.Listen to Geoff and Sara here Or The ADHD Love episode here Phillipa Perry is here And Greyson Perry is here Listen to Collette

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62:13

A Perfect Contradiction with Paloma Faith

Namaste Motherf**kers ·

2025/02/06

In this episode, Cally talks to Paloma Faith about music, mumming, authenticity, age, ageism, kids, body image, fringes, writing, Trump, Thatcher, feminism, fame, fear and packing for holidays.Instagram: @palomafaith Paloma’s book MILF Paloma’s podcast Mad, Sad and Bad More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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67:09

Live and Kicking with Gail Porter

Namaste Motherf**kers ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, Cally talks to Gail Porter about lad mags, the nineties, celebrity, paparazzi, misogyny, mental health, Dads, Mums, alopecia, homelessness and hope.Instagram: @iamgailporter Gail’s book BBC documentary ‘Loaded: Lads, Mags and Mayhem’ Dr Benji Waterhouse guesting on NMF Gail’s charities: Centrepoint Homewards Mind Samaritans Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Together Co More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People

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64:33

Life Lessons From a Former Head Girl with Chloe Petts

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2025/01/23

In this episode, Cally talks to Chloe Petts about identity, anxiety, extroverts, performance, generations, therapy, mindfulness, life phases, football, Karen’s, misogyny and pissing about.Instagram: @chloepetts Chloe’s tour Pre Order Cally's book More about Cally here Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship opportunities: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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