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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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256: Kate Ferdinand on blended families, pregnancy,...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/05/22

Our guest for this episode is the awesome Kate Ferdinand! She tells us about her experience of becoming a stepmum to three kids at the age of 26, and shares what she wishes she'd known at the start of her parenting journey.Kate is brilliantly honest about how she really feels about pregnancy, and the expectations around forming a blended family versus the reality. We discuss some hot topics like when you should introduce a new partner to your kids, whether you should kiss in front of them, and how

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42:06

255: Cooking for lazy people with Sarah Rossi

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/05/08

What's the best food to make for date night? How long should you really cook a fish finger for? And is grapefruit ever acceptable? Answering all these questions is the brilliantSarahRossi, aka@tamingtwins!We talk about her fab new book,What's for Dinner?, and how she saved Ellie's Christmas. We share our filthy food secrets including our laziest comfort recipes, and our favourite kitchen gadgets. Ellie has a confession to share about a romantic gesture she made for Pete, and Helen reveals what she

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1:01:45

254: How to make your house look less sh*t with Nicki...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/04/25

In this episode we're joined by Nicki Bamford-Bowes, aka@andthentheywentwild, and Wayne Perrey, the TV carpenter! They're here with loads of tips for improving your interiors, whatever your budget.Nicki tells us the number one thing you should do before you start any design or diy project, and Wayne has a great idea for giving kids their own space in a shared room.We talk about whether interior design skills can be learned, and dealing with clients who have their own ideas about what looks good

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1:00:45

253: Just the Two of Us - Everest Base Camp Special

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/04/11

This month marks TEN YEARS together as the Scummy Mummies! So we decided to celebrate in the traditional way - by walking to the foot of Everest to break the world record for the highest ever stand-up comedy gig!Listen in to find out how it all went, and why we decided to go on this nonsensical adventure in the first place. We discuss the joy of hot water bottles, the misery of sleeping in -25 conditions, and the consistencyof Helen's farts. We explain what it's really like to spend a fortnight

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55:16

252: God, Fatherhood and Captain Birdseye with Olly Mann

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/03/27

What a Mann, what a Mann, what a Mann, what a mighty fine Mann - it's Olly Mann! The podcasting legend fromAnswer Me This, Today in History with the Retrospectors,The Modern Mannand many more joins us for a chinwag. We cover everything from the invention of home pregnancy testing kits to the shock of fatherhood, and who we'd rather have it off with out of Colonel Sanders and Captain Birdseye.There's a bit of serious chat as Olly discusses the sudden loss of his Dad, just six days after his son was

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42:12

251: Mother's Day Special with Abigail Burdess

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/03/14

One of our favourite guests returns to the podcast to tell us about her fabulous new book! And along the way we cover everything from family secrets and maternal relationships to pubic hair shame and Beowulf.There's some chat about how we feel about our kids getting older, and Helen shares her experience of Teensplaining. Ellie explains why she's never taking advice on days out from Instagram again, andAbigailreveals a surprising fact about Marmite.Abigail's brilliantly dark and hilarious novel,

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55:00

250: Dr Sarah Berry on food, fasting and gut health

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/02/28

Why do we always want to eat rubbish when we're tired? Are low carb diets really a good idea? And is it OK to clap your own crap? Answering all these questions is Dr Sarah Berry!Sarah is an associate professor at King's College and also the chief scientist at Zoe, which helps people to work out which foods suit them best. Ellie talks about her experience of the program, and how her favourite bit was probably the thing with the poo hammock.We quiz Sarah on the best way to talk to kids about what

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55:46

249: Adrian Chiles on drinking, teenagers, and racing...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/02/14

Our guest for this episode is TV'sAdrianChiles! We talk about everythingfrom booze and Bette Midler to coping when your kids go off to uni.Adriantells us why he decided to cut down on the booze, and Ellie apologises for copying him by doing a podcast about the same thing, titled Sort Your Shit Out and available now wherever you get your podcasts orhttps://pod.link/1663245629.We hear howAdrian's regional accent was an advantage when he started working at the BBC. He shares his advice for parents of

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59:48

248: Comedy, kids' books and a quiz with Alasdair...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/01/31

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian Alasdair Beckett-King. He tells us why he decided to write a children's murder mystery book, even though he has no kids and has never killed anyone.We talk about how Alasdair went from doing shit gigs in terrible pubs with us to starring on Mock the Week. He explains how a failure at film school kicked off his comedy career, and why he believes a bad first gig is better than a good one.Helen excels herself with the running order for this episode,

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57:59

247: How to leave your phone alone with Johann Hari

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/01/17

What makes social media so addictive? How do we get our kids off their phones? Why is multitasking a myth? And what's it like to be mates with Oprah and fat-shamed by the Dalai Lama? Answering all these questions is best-selling author Johann Hari!He tells us how a trip to Graceland with a phone-obsessed teenager kicked off his investigation into how our brains are being changed by technology. We discuss the rise in ADHD being diagnosed in kids, and the 12 factors affecting our ability to stay

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54:31

246: Laura Bates on everyday sexism

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2023/01/04

We are smashing the patriarchy in this episode with the help of Laura Bates - campaigner, writer, speaker, and all-round excellent woman. She explains why she started the Everyday Sexism project, and we discuss how the landscape has changed in the decade since.Laura tells us what she'd change tomorrow if she had a magic wand, and we ask her advice on how to raise our kids so they don't turn out to be terrible sexists. There's some real talk about pornography, and the effect it's having on men's

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1:06:24

245: Mika Simmons on sex, grief, and happy vaginas

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/12/20

She's a campaigner, an author, a podcaster, and an all-round legend - it's the awesomeMikaSimmons!We talk about why she set up her brilliant foundation, Ladygarden, and what it was like to lose her mother to cancer. There are some very moving moments asMikadescribes their last moments together, and what it's like to have to tell your mum she's going to die. Plus, she shares her number one piece of advice for coping with grief.Then it's back to the usual old filth. We hear aboutMika's book,The Happy

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1:03:08

244: Christmas isn't Christmas without Curried Eggs

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/12/07

It's the stupidestpodcastepisode of the year! Sam Pamphilon and Nurse Jessie join us once again to get drunk in Ellie's lounge and forget their conversation is going on the internet.As is tradition, we discuss Jessie's new job, and try to get to the bottom of what the fuck she actually does for a living. Sam tells us whether he's divorced yet, and it's the return of Linda Chat - which Linda would Sam do in a pinch? Plus: where the fuck is Steve?Then it's time for Ham Review, followed by a

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42:54

243: Gareth Howells from Hunsnet on life, love, and...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/11/22

YES DALLYN! Our guest for this episode is the hilarious Gareth Howells -Hunsnetfounder, brunch hoster, Victoria Beckham fan and all around legend.He tells us about why he startedHunsnet, and how it's grown into an amazing social media phenomenon that makes us laugh every day. We hear about Gareth's brilliant book,The Hundamental Guide to Life, and his tips for shitting your pants and doing it anyway.Plus: which of us is the hunniesthun? Which font makes Gareth physically ill? What are our favourite

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54:00

242: Cat Sims on alcoholism, mental health, and big...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/11/08

Our guest for this episode is author, podcaster and Instagram sensationCatSims, akanotsosmugnow!We tackle some tricky topics such asCat's struggle with drink and drugs, getting clean, and what to do if you think you have a problem. We also talk abouther experience of post-natal depression - what's the one sentence that sent her on a downward spiral, and how did she manage to climb back up?There's some jollier chat as Helen sets a new date for giving up smoking, and Ellie shares her top tip for

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1:08:43

241: Sali Hughes on how to handle life, teenagers and...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/10/24

What's the best place to start if you want to declutter your house? How doyouget teenagers to talk to you? And what's it like to meet one of your online trolls? Answering all these questions and more is the amazing Sali Hughes!She tells us about her brilliantnew book,Everything is Washable and Other Life Lessons. We discuss our favourite bits, and Ellie reveals which of Sali's superb tips has already changed her life (spoiler: it involves gravy.)There's some chat about getting through the teenage

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37:50

240: Book chat with Jenny Colgan

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/10/10

Our guest for this episode is the awesome author Jenny Colgan! She tells us about how she got her book deal, and what it's like to write 36 best-selling novels. Plus: is she the Kylie of women's fiction, or the Madonna?We also hear about Jenny's own love story, and why it's like a romantic comedy come to life. Plus, we find out which nationality of man she'd date first if her husband was dead.For more from Jenny, follow her on Instagram@jennycolganbooksand twitter@jennycolgan.Tickets for our 2022

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46:32

239: Raastawala's Rinku Dutt on her new cookbook,...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/09/28

239: Raastawala's Rinku Dutt on her new cookbook, divorce, and starting again.She's a fabulous cook, an amazing entrepreneur, and an awesome author - meet our guest for this episode, Rinku Dutt!She tells us how she came out of a divorce in her twenties to start a whole new career in India - before moving back to the UK to launch her hugely successful street food business,Raastawala.We also hear about her brilliant new cookbook,Kolkata: Recipes from the Heart of Bengal, and how she managed to write

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38:39

238: Camille O'Sullivan on singing, falling in love,...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/09/13

Our guest for this episode is Camille O'Sullivan - amazing singer, fabulousperformer, and all-round extraordinary woman!She tells us what it's like to break up with your partner three weeks after the birth of your baby, then go on stage to sing with Yoko Ono. We talk about her dual heritage, and what being Irish means to her.There's also some chat about getting older, and being unhappy with your appearance. We discuss whether being a performer is a compulsion or a career, and why we probably all

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44:13

237: Lucy Porter on mid-life crisis, Christian...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/08/31

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious Lucy Porter! She tells us all about her latest comedy show, and how it was inspired by hitting middle age.We chat about everything from hanging out with Christian Slater to breast cancer scares, sports cars, and why baby swimming is a total waste of time. Plus, Ellie and Lucy have a heated debate over the big question that's on everyone's lips: is Center Parcs good or rubbish?For more from Lucy, including tickets to her 22/23 UK tour,

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