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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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All Episodes

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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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,...

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

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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...

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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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55:11

236: Simon London on fatherhood, being funny and why...

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2022/08/17

It's SIMON LONDON! One of our favourite guests of all time returns for some hilarious chat about everything from parenting to politics.Simon discusses the practical things he's been doing to deal with empty nest syndrome, and the best piece of advice he's ever given his teenage son. We also talk about the tweet he wrote in response to partygate that went viral.Do check out Simon's brilliant websitekidrated.com, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram@slondonuk.**EDINBURGH KLAXON** Tickets for our

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49:42

235: Harriet Kemsley on comedy, compromise, and condoms

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2022/07/31

How do you cope with the anxiety of parenthood? Is wearing make-up anti-feminist? And what's the most fun way to dispose of a prophylactic after sex? Helping us answer all these questions is the hilariousHarrietKemsley!She tells us all about her new Edinburgh show, and what it was like to get back on stage just one month after having a baby. We hear how having dyspraxia has affected her experience of motherhood, and why she believes marrying another stand-up comedian was a terrible mistake.Then it's

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52:13

234: Dr Angharad on helping your kids cope with...

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2022/07/18

Our guest for this episode is the awesome DrAngharadRudkin, a child psychologist for over 20 years. She has lots of advice about helping kids withtheiremotions, and explains why we shouldn't feel guilty if we let parenting standards slip during the pandemic. Phew.We talk about Anghard's brilliant new book,Split Survival Kit: 10 Steps for Coping With Your Parents' Separation. She co-wrote it with children's author Ruth Fitzgerald and it's out now.Angharadanswers lots of important questions like how

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1:01:04

233: Sexuality, ADHD and jogging bottoms with Style...

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2022/07/05

What's sex like after separation? Is it OK to look at porn? Should Helen have it off with a lady? Helping us to answer all these questions is the awesomeNatalieLee, aka Style Me Sunday!She tells us about her brilliant new book, Feeling Myself: How I Shed My Shame to Find Sexual Freedom and You Can Too, which isout now. We touch on everything from masturbation and ageing pubes to whether leisure wear is sexy.Natalietells us about her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD, and why she's a big fan of

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52:16

232: Dr Ranj on body image, bowel problems, and foot...

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2022/06/20

HE'S BACK! One of our favourite guests of all time returns to talk about his favourite body parts, falling over at festivals, and pubic topiary. Yes, it's DrRanj!We talk about his brilliant new kids' book,Superpower Like Mine, which is out now. There's some chat about helping children to manage feelings around body image, and why it's just as much an issue for boys. Plus, tune in to find out which one of us offersRanja faecal transplant, and why. To finish, there's a Scummy Confession that will blow

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59:51

231: Cat Bateman on singing, swimming, and coping...

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2022/06/07

Our guest for this episode is the awesomeCatBateman from Little Folk Nursery Rhymes! She tells us what it's like being the least annoying baby music group singer of all time, and what she secretly thinks of some of the parents.Catalso shares her experience of having a son with type 1 diabetes. She reveals how she coped with the initial diagnosis, why things are easier now, and the surprising thing her son has to say regarding how he feels about his condition.We chat aboutCat's other son, who was

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38:37

230: 100 Mile Walk Special with Jim and John

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2022/05/24

This episode is all about our amazing nine day, 100 mile hike across Yorkshire and Cumbria! We are joined by our travelling companions, Jim, aka Ellie's Dad, and John, aka Helen's brother / the silverfox.Tune in as we discuss the highs and the lows. You'll find out who farted the most, who cried the most, and who wore the same pair of trousers for nine days. Plus: Ellie's Dad reveals the essential item he takes on every walk, his technique for dealing with cows, and how many penises he's seen.(Sorry

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1:01:32

229: It's Claire Richards from Steps!

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2022/05/09

Are you ready for the most erotic anecdote about Peter Andre you've ever heard? Well, get ready, because we have Claire Richards on the podcast!She tells us all about her life in Steps, and what it's like to become a pop star at the age of 19, earning a whopping £50 a week. We ask if there are any Steps songs she secretly hates singing, and whether their costumes smell as bad as ours. Plus, Claire tells us about the moment when H came out to her, and what crisps she was eating at the time.There's a

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46:15

228: Mid-life Crisis Special with Steve Hill

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/04/26

It's time for some real talk as we sit down with our old friend Steve Hill to discuss our own personal mid-life crises. We dig deep into the big stuff, from death and divorce to weight loss and cock rot.Tune in to find out why Helen's divorce has been good for Ellie's marriage, and what Steve Hill does for the only two hours a month when he smiles. Helen talks about losing weight and the complicated feelings around compliments. We discuss why Helen's running the marathon again, and why Ellie isn't,

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33:06

#AD BONUS EPISODE: Money Special - A Grand Day Out

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/04/13

What would happen if you put your kids in TOTAL charge of the family budget for a whole day? What would they learn? What would you learn? Will the entire budget be blown on LEGO?@starlingbankset us this very challenge in this week’s special bonus episode. We gave our lads a budget for a family day out, and aStarlingKite card so they could spend and keep track of the money independently. Tune in to find out whether they wasted it all on V-bucks and sweets, and whose son spent the most on their

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1:00:05

227: From Grief to Greggs with George Egg

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2022/04/12

Our guest for this episode is the hilariouscomedian and cook George Egg, aka the Snack Hacker! What this man has to say about pimping Pot Noodles, Greggs pasties and Fray Bentos pies will blow your mind.We hear about how he got started in performing, and ended up making scrambled eggs in a cement mixer. George shares his most popular Snack Hacker recipe - you'll never look at a naan bread in the same way.Then it's time for some serious chat, as George talks about losing his parents very close to

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59:50

225: Family Therapy Special with Julia Samuel

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2022/03/15

What can wedo to prepare ourselves for grief? Is there a right and wrong way to fight? And should we force our childrento say sorry? Answering all these questions and many more is the brilliant psychotherapist, Julia Samuel.She tells us about her experience of helping people through child bereavement, and we discuss the conversations we need to have with our own parents before it's too late. We talk about sharing the mental load, and living losses, including the ones we're dealing with right now. So

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