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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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37:35

301: Just the Two of Us LIVE! Fitness Special with...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2025/01/29

We've got a live one! This special episodewas recorded in front of a lovely audience at the Soho Hotel. We talk about our relationships with fitness - everything from Helen's epic running to Ellie's dodgy knees.We discuss how we both hated exercise at school, and why that changed as we got older. Helen explains how getting out of her marriage led to a change in mindset, and Ellie confuses herself with a complicated analogy about hobs and saucepans, or something.This episode is brought to you in

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39:27

300: It's the 300th episode! With Rob Deering

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2025/01/24

What's the secret to a happy marriage? Which one of us didn't know what a reacharoundis until today? Are bouquet garnis worth it? We answer all these questions, along with the most important one of all: why are people still listening to this nonsense,300 episodes in?Joining us is the brilliant Rob Deering. He tells us about his 25 year career in comedy, and what he believes has kept him and his wife together for so long. Ellie also shares her top tip for staying married (spoiler: it involves a lot

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50:17

BONUS: Pants and peeing yourself with NIXI Body

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2025/01/14

There's some full-on honest chat in this episode as we talk about all things downstairs with Kelly Newton and Coni Jefferson-Longden, the founders of NIXI Body.Kelly tells us how pissing herself inspired her to become a pioneering inventor and engineer. We also hear about her experience of fostering 28 children over a period of 19 years.Coni shares some fascinating facts about cervical mucus, and we learn why the gussets on our pants sometimes go a bit orangey. She discusses her challenging journey

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48:19

299: Creative writing, steak bakes and turkey...

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2024/12/31

What mistake do all would-be novelists make? What's it like to be nominated for the Booker prize? And what's the best drink to pair with a Greggs Steak Bake? Helping us answer all these questions is the brilliant novelist Charlotte Mendelson!We discuss Charlotte's latest book,Wife, plus her work as a creative writing teacher. She tells us what all her students have in common, reveals her top tips for finishing your novel, and shares the best piece of writing advice she was ever given. We also

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51:31

298: Merry Cystmas

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/12/17

Time for the filthiest, silliest and sweariest episode of the year - it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Podcast!We are joined by our old friends Miserable Steve, Nurse Jessie and Sam Pamphilon. We discuss our highs and lows of 2024, and find out what Steve means when he talks about gettinghis balls drained.Of course, our festive Scummy traditions return - join us as we wish Linda a happy birthday, and find out if Jessie has a new job. Plus: who will win this year's Ham Review?There's a hilarious

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47:16

297: Uncomfortable Truths with Anna Mathur

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2024/12/03

Are modern mums more stressed than their predecessors, and if so, why? What's the best way to deal with anger, and what should you do if you've shouted at your children? How do you accept that you're just not good enough? Answering all these questions is the amazingpsychotherapist Anna Mathur!She tells us all about her brilliant new book,The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming Ten Of Your Greatest Fears. We discuss everything from death and rage to phone addiction and crap holidays. Then

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39:51

296: Just the Two of Us - Ellie's Rings

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/11/22

In this episode, we answer all the burning questions we've had recently about the theft of Ellie's weddingrings.How did they get nicked in the first place? What was the piece of advice that helped herget them back? Is the vow renewal still going ahead??? Listen in to find out!It's just the two of us for this one, live from the glamorous setting of a Premier Inn hotel room in Norwich. As well as discussing theringdrama, we take the opportunity to say some nice things to each other, and even get a bit

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42:58

BONUS: Fortnite Explained, with Keith Stuart

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/11/19

How do we keep children safe when they're playing games online? What's the best way to manage screentime? What is Fortnite, why is it so popular, and what age should kids be allowed to start playing it? Helping us answer all these questions is the awesome author and video games journalist,KeithStuart!This special episode is sponsored by Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite. We talk about some of the positive aspects of gaming, including why games can be a lifeline for neurodivergent children.We also

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41:23

295: This Morning's Juliet Sear on air fryers,...

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2024/11/05

What's the best brand of air fryer? How can bad bakers get better? And why does the This Morning baking expert hate making wedding cakes? Answering all these questions is the fabulous Juliet Sear!She tells us all about her amazing career, from makingthe world's first edible Christmas jumper to becoming a daytime TV star and ending up with eight air fryers in her house. We share some of our culinary disasters, and find out what went wrong the time Juliet tried to make a red velvet cake for Mel B. She

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43:26

294: Lliana Bird on kids' books, breastfeeding, and...

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2024/10/21

How is having ADHD like being a butterfly? Why are women still being defined by what their husbands do? And do sharks really love heavy metal? Helping us to answer all these questions is the awesome Lliana Bird!She tells us about her children's book,Baboo the Unusual Bee, which she wrote while breastfeeding. We share our memories of being new mums, and reveal the advice we wish we'd had back in the day.Lliana talks about her shock at discovering that women's pages are disappearing from wikipedia,

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50:29

293: LIVE - Cat Sims aka notsosmugnow on sobriety,...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/10/08

This is a special LIVE podcast, recorded at the awesome Big Feastival this summer. Our guest isCatSims, known on the socials as@notsosmugnow.We cover a host of topics in this podcast, from starting school to managing teens, coping withWhatsApp groups and dealing with nits. We chat about the three things you should never talk about with other parents, and have a heated debate about laundry.We bring back the classic game Handbag Surprise and of course we share some Scummy Mummy Confessions. There's

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46:18

292: Comedy, medicine and potty training with Michael...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Our guest for this episode is the hilariousMichaelAkadiri! He tells us why he switched from junior doctor to comedian, but always wanted to be a footballer.We find out how he's enjoying being a new dad, and laugh at the ludicrous extravagance of his son's first birthday party. There's some advicefor anyone about to start medical school, andMichaelshares how working as a psychiatric nurse helped him become a better doctor.Plus: is it OK to push your kids towards sporting excellence? What's Ellie's

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47:34

291: Joel Morris on comedy, Cunk and comfort blankets

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/09/10

How come different people find different things funny? Why isWhen Harry Met Sallya better film thanLove Actually? And can dogs laugh? Helping us to answer all these questionsis award-winning comedy writer Joel Morris!He tells us about his new book,Be Funny or Die: How Comedy Works and Why It Matters. We find out what it's like to write jokes for Charlie Brooker and Philomena Cunk, and why Joel hasn't got a BAFTA, even though he won a BAFTA. Plus - how does Joel feel about his books ending up in

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46:32

290: Fashion Special with Sophia Lorimer

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/08/28

Do you really need to follow fashion when you've just had a baby? What's the best way to work on self-esteem? Is it still OK to wear skinny jeans? And why is Ellie in trouble with her Dad even though she's 46? Helping us to answer all these questions is stylist extraordinaire Sophia Lorimer!Known on the socials as@finedtunedwardrobe, Sophia is a fashionista with a difference. She's all about shopping your wardrobe and sustainability - in fact, she hasn't bought anything new from a shop in five

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42:24

289: Ed Byrne on comedy and grief

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/08/12

What's it like to perform a hilarious comedy show about death? Here to tell us all about it is stand-up legend Ed Byrne.We discuss his 30 year career in comedy and how he got started. Then there's some chat about his latest show, Tragedy Plus Time. We talk about the loss of Ed's brother, Paul, and Ellie explains why his was the funniest funeral she's ever been to. We also discuss the difference between dealing with family and friends, and Ed offers some advice for what to do when sibling

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45:49

288: Comedy legend Helen Lederer

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/07/29

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian Helen Lederer! We talk about how she helped pavethe way for slags trying to be funny like us. She tells us what it was like to do stand-up in the eighties, alongside the likes of Ben Elton and Ellie's Dad, and we discuss what's changed since.Lederer tells us all about her brilliant book,Not That I'm Bitter, which is out now. She explains what it's like to write a memoir that's honest and funny without being mean, and we touch on some of the sexier

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54:34

287: Grief, sex and Ronan Keating with Stacey Heale

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/07/15

What's the best thing to say to someone who's in mourning? Is the second year of grief really the hardest? And who was the lead singer of Westlife? Helping us answer all these questions is the amazing Stacey Heale!She tells us what it was like to lose her husband, Greg, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer on their daughter's first birthday. Stacey explains what life is like now, nearly three years after his death. We discuss Widow's Fire - the phenomenon of bereaved people who turn to sex

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1:18:42

286: Post-election special with Jess Phillips MP

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/07/08

This special bonus episode was recorded on Saturday 6 July, just two days after the general election. We got to interview Jess Phillips MP in front of a live audience at the Birmingham MAC, and she was brilliant.We coveredloads of topics including Jess's work in the areas of women's rights and domestic violence, what she wants the new Labour government to prioritise, and what she thinks of Starmer's cabinet appointments. We also talk about the abuse suffered by Jess and her staff in the run-up to

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45:43

285: Wine and writing with Saturday Kitchen's Helen...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/07/02

Our guest for this episode is best-selling author, dear friend and Saturday Kitchen wine expert Helen McGinn!She tells us what wine we should be looking for in the shops this summer. We discuss whetherWhispering Angel is worth the money, and McGinn gives us some suggestions for budget rosés, cheap fizz, picnic wines, and what to stick in the fridge if you fancy a nice chilled red. We find out what goes on behind the scenes at Saturday Kitchen, who McGinn's favourite celeb guests have been, and which

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45:15

284: Beth Morrey on writing novels, loving Christmas,...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2024/06/18

How do you get a book deal? Is Michael Buble's music for life, or just for Christmas? What's it like to watch your husband simulate anal sex with one of Britain's leading actors? Answering all these questions is the brilliantBethMorrey!She tells us how her first novel ended up in a bidding war after facing loads of rejections, and how her writing process works now. We hear her top tip for avoiding procrastination, and learn why she doesn't read her own reviews.Then yes, it's a bit early, but we

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