Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith

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119. Sammy Dobson

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith ·

2026/10/02

Happy new podcast! It's another episode of Crushed by MargaretCabourn-Smith; the podcast wherefunny people spill all their stuff about unrequited love. Today's episode is with the utterly hilarious actor and stand-up SAMMY DOBSON. I loved Sammy's attitude of playing Fantasy Men in the same way other people play Fantasy Football. This chat was a right old meeting of minds and I felt fired up listening back - funny and fun and only really a tiny bit mad. Reminded me why I started this whole

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117. Kyla Cobbler

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2026/09/04

Ahhhh look, another episode of Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast where funny people spill all their stuff about unrequited love. This one features the absolute life-loving beacon that is jacked and furious KYLA COBBLER. It was so hot when we recorded that Kyla was in her car and I did the whole thing sitting on a couple of ice packs. We talked about pulling leaves off trees/dropkicking babies, "meeting" boys in graveyards, becoming Italian, and going to yoga for a first date

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116. Bilal Zafar

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2026/08/21

It's the last Edinburgh special! Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast wherefunny people spill all their stuff about unrequited love.I'm a massive fan of this week's guest fantastic comic and Twitch sensation BILAL ZAFAR and loved our chat about herd mentality, grown-up dates, accidentally stumbling upon a smoother version of yourself. Oh and waking up not feeling hungry because you can't stop thinkingabout someone's face... If you're in Edinburgh you should definitely check his show

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112. Rosalie Minnitt

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2026/07/17

Here we go! Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love. Thanks for gettinginvolved (reading this).Today's episode features the exceptionally creativegoddess that is comedy writer-performer ROSALIE MINNITT. If you go to her websiteand scroll to the bottom of the homepage you will laugh at just how Crushed-Coded it is. She's doing Edinburgh with her show Clementine 2 and without having seen it I'm already OBSESSED. Appropriately enough. She’s at The Pleasance at 15:35

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111. Tom Neenan

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2026/07/03

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love. Thanks for being here and listening/reading. Today's episode features the brilliant comedy writer-performer TOM NEENAN who lived up to his reputation as super funny, clever, thoughtful and sensitive. His theory that people on escalators are the new celebrities is truly excellent. I cannot BELIEVE he told Liv Tyler she was fit. Tom is doing his show ‘Portrait of a Tom as a Young Neenan’ at the Edinburgh Fringe - 5th-31st

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52:44

109. Abigoliah Schamaun

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2026/06/05

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the numberone* podcast about unrequited love. Today's episode features the fabulous Abigoliah Schamaun who is fully on board with the idea that Crushes Are Fun. She has two excellent podcasts All British Comedy Explained with Tom Salinsky and Neurodivergent Moments with Joe Wells. She and Joe also have a book called: Neurodivergent Moments: Sex, Sunscreen, Turtles and How Not to Pack a Suitcase. It’s out on the 18th of June in all good book

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59:15

108. Harriet Kemsley LIVE from the Machynlleth Comedy...

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith ·

2026/05/22

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love (WILD APPLAUSE HERE)Today's episode was recorded live at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival and features the awesome stand-up comic, podcaster and Last One Laughing Legend HARRIET KEMSLEY. She really went for it even though the shame was thorough - super enjoyable for the audience. From wishing Peter Andre the best, to bonding with Jamie T and finding rejuvenation with a drug dealer, she was just so much fun. You need to see

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107. John Robins

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2026/05/08

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast aboutunrequited love (WILD APPLAUSE HERE) Today's episode features the phenomenal stand-up comic, podcaster, writer and marathon legend JOHN "INTENSE" ROBINS. This interview is a proper gem - full of insight, laughs and compassion for John's younger self. You absolutely need to buy his book Thirst - and catch up with his podcasts How Do You Cope and Elis & John. An appeal - we'd love you to email us your most embarrassing/funniest/saddest

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106. Selina Mosinski

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2026/04/24

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequitedlove (WILD APPLAUSE HERE) Today's episode features the glorious, larger than life, legendary character comedian, writer and performer SELINA MOSINSKI. Selina is the woman behind the legendary Charity Shop Sue. I loved hearing about her colourful past and joyful scrapes. Selina Mosinski is at the Edinburgh Fringe with her new show ‘Puss in Boots’. Tickets are available here . Follow Selina on Instagram @selinamosinski_

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105. Amy Matthews

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2026/04/10

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love. Today's episode features the hilarious sparkfest that is comedian AMY MATTHEWS. She's the host of the English Heritage Podcast and preparing for the Edinburgh Fringe (and UK tour) with her new show ‘Definitions of Toast’. Dates and tickets info here. Watch Amy’s special ‘I Feel Like I’m Made of Spiders’ on ITVX. Buy or download Amy’s unique album of an immersive soundscape of her live show ‘Commute With The

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60:10

104. Frog Stone

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2026/03/27

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love. Today's episode features my old mucker, fantastic writer-performer FROG STONE. She's the writer of the smash Finnish hit TV show L/Over and is currently wowing us all in Emmerdale. Unlikely bedfellows but that's the broad talent that is Frog. Not ALL of this chat is Julie Andrews based - we also get to hear some teen poetry about a milkwoman in Preston in the 1990s. Come to see me interview HARRIET KEMSLEY at

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103. Jake Bhardwaj

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2026/03/13

You've found Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; thepodcast about unrequited love. This episode features fantastic comic, writer, podcaster, quiz show host JAKE BHARDWAJ. I really loved bonding with Jake and hearing his stories. It was one of those podcasts that left me on a high afterwards. What a privilege to intrude on lovely funny people's inner lives. Jake is doing his Not Another Quiz Night live at The Clapham Grand on Friday 3rd April. Head here for tickets. Thanks for downloading

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102. Daisy Doris May

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2026/02/27

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast where I grill funny people about unrequited love. Today's episode features powerhouse character comic and drag king Daisy Doris May. You can catch her show Big Night Out at the Soho Theatre on 24 - 28 March. Loved talking to Daisy about her big juicy crush history. Thrilled to announce that my guest for our next live show at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival is the unassailable comedy icon HARRIET KEMSLEY so do get your tickets - they are

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101. Fatiha El-Ghorri

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2026/02/13

Welcome to the VALENTINE'S DATING SPECIAL 2026 of Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast where I grill funny people about unrequited love. Today's episode features gloriously hilarious stand-up and Taskmaster alum Fatiha El-Ghorri. Fatiha is a sharp, fearless, wise human and I felt honoured to be in her presence - I kept wanting to make notes, even though the whole thing was literally being recorded. Fatiha has a BBC Radio 4 show about dating called A MATCH MADE INSHALLAH which you can

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100. Dolly Interviews MCS

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2026/01/30

Welcome to the 100th BLOODY EPISODE of Crushed by MargaretCabourn-Smith; the number one* podcast about unrequited love. Today's episode features the glorious Crushed first guest, legendary writer and reformed podcaster DOLLY ALDERTON interviewing me about crushes. It was a dream come true. Thanks for downloading and supporting us. You're my people. I hope you'll allow me to feel pretty chuffed that we've got this far without breaking. Come and find us... On ⁠⁠email⁠⁠, where you can

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99. Thom Tuck

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2026/01/16

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith - the podcast about unrequited love.This episode is an extremely funny chat with the supremely talented actor, writer, impresario THOM TUCK. It’s a delightful sprawling chat about Thom’s deeply strange upbringing and the crushes therein. Thom’s excellent stand up show, ‘Thom Tuck Goes Straight to DVD’ - which delves into some of these crushes – is available here. And – because of unforeseen, unfortunate reasons - we have a very special guest

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98. Amy Annette

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2026/01/02

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith - the podcast about unrequited love.Happy New Year, lovely ones! We are kicking off 2026 with the wonderfully funny stand-up and all-round absolute sweetheart, it’s AMY ANNETTE! She overthinks and overshares with us in that way that we just adore here on Crushed – She Hearts HP, We Heart AA. Amy is performing her show BUSY BODY at London’s Soho Theatre from the 28-31st January 2026, then she’s heading off on tour. Find her dates and tickets and the

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97. Arabella Weir

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2025/12/19

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith - the podcast about unrequited love.As a festive treat, we present to you a brilliantly honest episode of Crushed with the magnificent comedy legend that is ARABELLA WEIR. This conversation is as funny as it is wise – and it is really funny. And so therefore it is really wise. Arabella can be seen the Two Doors Down Christmas Special on BBC iPlayer and The Fast Show 30th Anniversary Tour continues in 2026 – you can find out where and when here

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96. Joe Tracini

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith ·

2025/12/05

Hello here's your FIVE STAR Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast where I grill funny people about unrequited love. Today's episode features hilarious actor and writer JOE TRACINI. This was a super funny, honest chat and you're all going to fall in love with him. Do seek out his fantastic book Ten Things I Hate About Me. It’s a brilliant account of his history with BPD - a gut punch of a story, delivered in a charming and honest way. Thanks for downloading and supporting us

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95. Bec Hill

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2025/11/21

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Crushed by MargaretCabourn-Smith - the podcast about unrequited love. We're joined here by the wonderful and brilliantly talented comedian, presenter, artist and podcaster BEC HILL. She’s so funny and wise and also the proud owner of a life-sized cardboard cutout so she is very much our people. If you want more Bec, you can also listen to the excellent podcast she does with the standup and mathematician Matt Parker - A Problem Squared is available from all

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