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

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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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46:10

283: Premature birth, neurodiversity, and meeting...

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2024/06/03

Our guest for this episode is the amazingCaroTasker. We cover a huge range of topics, including baby loss, raising autistic kids, and how trauma can help you discover who you are.There's also some much less serious nonsense. Why doesn't anyone use the word git any more? Is being married to a famous rugby player like being in Footballers Wives, only with different shaped balls? What was it like to be a guest at Harry and Meghan's wedding, and what's the one sentence George Clooney said toCaro?Ellie

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47:49

282: Rom coms, politics and peeing with comedians KK...

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2024/05/21

It's a transatlantic party in this episode as we meetKK and Kerry, the world's second best female comedy double act! We hear about their fab show,SixChick Flicks, and they tell us the best meet cute stories they've heard from audience members.We discuss how they're enjoying their UK tour, including what they think of Scunthorpe and why they love M&S. Kerry tells us about the time she auditioned to be a theme park princess, and Ellie reveals the reason she got turned down for a job at the Disney

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57:55

281: Is Ozempic really a magic pill for weight loss?...

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2024/05/06

This episode is all about the new weight loss drug Ozempic - what are the risks? Whatare the benefits? How does it actually work? Joining us is author Johann Hari, who has written a book all about it.Just to be clear: this is a full and frank discussion about the issues around weight loss, the body positivity movement, and the health risks of obesity. We hear some tough stats about the dangers of being overweight, and some graphic descriptions of fat shaming. There's also some strong language.Johann

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50:36

280: Lisa Jewell on writing books, watching MAFS, and...

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2024/04/22

Yes, it really has been 25 years since Ralph's Party was released! You are that old! Here to talk about that book, and all the brilliant ones she's written since, is best-selling authorLisaJewell.She tells us about her writing process, and how she cured herself of imposter syndrome.Lisashares her top tips for budding authors, and introduces us to our new favourite website,doesthedogdie.com.We talk discuss true crime, and why so many of us women like it so much. Then there's some chat about raising

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42:05

Just the Two of Us - Remembering Lee Thorn

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2024/04/09

We sit down for a serious chat in this episode as we celebrate the life ofLee, Helen's Mum, who passed away recently. And of course, we manage to have a few laughs along the way.We talk about the kind of personLeewas, and how lucky Helen was to have her as a parent. We discuss what it's like to prepare for the death of someone you love, and strategies for managing grief. Plus, find out the roles ABBA and East 17 played inLee's passing.This episode is dedicated toLee, with love. Thank you for

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58:49

278: Monogamy, bonobos and breakups with Rosie Wilby

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2024/03/26

Why do lesbians have the highest divorce rate? How do you navigate an open relationship? What goes on in a sex lab? Answering all these questions is the amazing Rosie Wilby!The comedian and author tells us all about her brilliant books,Is Monogamy Dead?andThe Breakup Monologues.We discuss some of the fascinating things she's discovered through her research, and learn a superb fact about bonobos. Rosie explains why she and her wife are considering opening up their marriage, and reveals what it's like

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48:47

277: How to raise a viking with Helen Russell

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2024/03/11

What makes the Danish some of the happiest people on earth? How can we steal their ideas, and what's stopping us? Why are Norwegian women like oil rigs? Answering all these questions is the amazing Helen Russell!We talk about her brilliant new book,How to Raise a Viking. Join us as we go on a wonderful journey to a land where the streets are paved with trampolines, children are given knives to play with, and men are having VR sex in enormous spunk factories.We talk about dating in Denmark, and the

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43:36

276: Sikisa on law, comedy, dyslexia, and nachos vs...

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2024/02/27

Comedian,immigration lawyer, burlesque dancer, trainee wrestler, and absolute legend - it's Sikisa!She tells us how she went from being a barmaid to being on stage, and some of the weirder things she's seen while MCing one of London's most famous open mic comedy nights. We learn what it's like to go on Live at the Apollo with a concussion.There's a bit of serious chat as Sikisa discusses her work as an immigration lawyer, helping refugees and asylum seekers to stay in Britain. We hear what she

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54:05

275: Man vs Baby aka Matt Coyne on writing, fighting,...

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2024/02/12

What's the best way to write a bestselling book? Who would win in a fight between a shark and a gorilla? And what's it like to be bitten on the penis by a piranha? Answering all these questions is Matt Coyne, aka Man vs Baby!He tells us all about his brilliant new novel, Frank and Red, which isout now. We discuss our different writing processes, and the best way to deal with procrastination.Matt explains why one of his favourite facts about himself involves Ellie's Dad, and gives us a window into

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48:10

274: Antarctica Special with Ellie's Dad

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2024/01/30

HELLO READERS! What's it like to go to Antarctica with your 76 year-old Dad? What isEllie's problem with penguins? Why did she get taken away by Buenos Aires airport security, and why was it Jim's fault?Answering all these questions are Ellie and Ellie's Dad! Helen quizzes them to find out all about the fortnight they've just spent on the frozen Continent. We hear all about the whales, theweather, and what it's like to go for a dip in 0.3 degree water.Ellie and her father share some of their

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46:06

273: Quiz special with Lucy Porter and Jenny Ryan

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2024/01/16

Why are PTA quizzes the worst? Is Croydon really the Manhattan of London? And which star of The Chase has the most erotic fan fiction written about them? Here to play for a four-berth caravan and a fortnight in Tenerife are Lucy Porter and Jenny Ryan!Lucy tells us how she went from comedian to quizzing legend, and Jenny reveals the origin story behind her Chase nickname, The Vixen. We discuss our favourite gameshows of yore, and our experts share their top tips for hosting your own quiz at home

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55:43

272: Teens, toasters and Kiefer Sutherland's driving...

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2024/01/02

What's it like to embrace Hugh Jackman? Which celebrity doesTomPricestill dream of interviewing? And why does he want us to eat prawns off his wife's back? Answering all these questions is the actualTomPrice!The Magic FM drive time DJ takes a break from his busy three hours of work a day schedule to spend some quality time with us. We have a good old moan about what it's like to live with teenagers, and share the nice bits too.Then it's time for some hilarious star-studded anecdotes - tune in to

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271: Dick the halls: it's the 2023 Christmas Special!

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2023/12/19

What is the collective noun for a group of Lindas?How is anal sex like relationship bitcoin? And which Hollywood action star would Sam Pamphilon pleasure orally for £50,000? Yes, it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Special!As usual, we get too drunk and talk absolute nonsense for too long. The same old Christmas podcast traditions are back, but Ham Review gets a new twist this year, and Nurse Jessie shares some news that leaves our jaws on the floor.Steve Hill literally phones it in, while Sam tells a

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270: Christmas food special with Sarah Rossi (aka...

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2023/12/05

Christmaseating is great, but Christmas cooking can be stressful. Joining us with her top tips for creating calm in the kitchen isSarahRossi, aka@TamingTwins!She shares easy make-ahead recipes for starters and desserts, and a great idea for what to feed picky eaters on the big day. We talk about how we should all be getting into dump bags, which are nicer than they sound. Ellie reveals howSarah's15 minute Baileys cheesecakesaved her Christmas last year, along with her theory that organised people

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51:53

269: Philippa Perry on how to have better relationships

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2023/11/21

Is there a way to argue constructively? What is the best way to help someone in crisis? Should we aim for happiness, or be content with contentment? Answering all these questions is the amazing psychotherapist, author, agonyaunt and artist, Philippa Perry!She tells us all about her brilliant new book,The Book You Want Everyone You Love to Read. We learn about the various styles of arguing, and discuss what our spice racks say about our personalities. We also talk about Philippa's work as an advice

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34:06

268: Just the Two of Us - Christmas Confessions

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2023/11/08

We know it's only November, but we can't help it - we bloody love Christmas! So in our latest podcast episode, we are sharing some of our favourite festive confessions from previous shows - along with some personal stories of Christmas chaos.We discuss our favourite things about Xmas, the worst gifts we've ever received, and what we're planning to wear on the big day. Ellie comes clean about her Elf on the Shelf spreadsheet, and shares her top tips for quick and easy elf pranks for lazy people. Plus

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45:41

267: From Morrisons to Drag Race with Ella Vaday

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2023/10/24

267: From Morrisons to Drag Race withEllaVadayOur guest for this episode is Nick Collier, aka drag superstarEllaVaday! He tells us how he went from working in Morrisons to wowing us with his Nigella impression on season three of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.We hear about his time performing in the West End, and why he was banned from selling perfume in Harrods. We find out how scripted Drag Race really is, and how Nick feels about the way he was represented in the edit.Then there's some general drag chat -

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53:33

266: Modelling, monogamy and making sh*t happen with...

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2023/10/09

Our guest for this episode is the amazing Shareefa J - model, diversity activist, fitness champion, and all round bloody brilliant woman.She tells us what it's like to watch a photographer lighten your skin tone, and to be told you're too fat when you're a size 10. We discuss how far the modelling industry still has to go when it comes to encouraging inclusivity and stamping out racism.We get a bit personal as Shareefa and Helen discuss their experiences of being cheated on. If you're the victim of

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55:20

265: Surviving breast cancer with Rosamund Dean

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2023/09/25

What should you say to a friend who has cancer? If you're the one with the diagnosis, how do you tell your kids? And is it really possible to futureproof your body against illness? Answering all these questions is the brilliant Rosamund Dean.She tells us about her journey from finding a lump in her boob to being cancer free, and what she wishes she'd known at the beginning. We discuss clipboard people versus duvet people, and whether early menopause is more like pick'n'mix or a Glastonbury toilet

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