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280: Lisa Jewell on writing books, watching MAFS, and raising teens
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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 author Lisa Jewell.
245: Mika Simmons on sex, grief, and happy vaginas
December 20 2022
She's a campaigner, an author, a podcaster, and an all-round legend - it's the awesome Mika Simmons!
244: Christmas isn't Christmas without Curried Eggs
December 7 2022
It's the stupidest podcast episode 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.
243: Gareth Hunsnet on life, love, and Kerry Katona's prawn ring
November 22 2022
YES DALLYN! Our guest for this episode is the hilarious Gareth Howells - Hunsnet founder, brunch hoster, Victoria Beckham fan and all around legend.
242: Cat Sims on alcoholism, mental health, and big balls
November 8 2022
Our guest for this episode is author, podcaster and Instagram sensation Cat Sims, aka notsosmugnow!
We tackle some tricky topics such as Cat's struggle with drink and drugs, getting clean, and what to do if you think you have a problem.
241: Sali Hughes on how to handle life, teenagers and trolls
October 25 2022
What's the best place to start if you want to declutter your house? How do you get 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!
240: Book chat with Jenny Colgan
October 11 2022
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?
239: Raastawala's Rinku Dutt on her new cookbook, divorce, and starting again.
September 28 2022
She's a fabulous cook, an amazing entrepreneur, and an awesome author - meet our guest for this episode, Rinku Dutt!
238: Camille O'Sullivan on singing, falling in love, and falling apart
September 14 2022
Our guest for this episode is Camille O'Sullivan - amazing singer, fabulous performer, and all-round extraordinary woman!
237: Lucy Porter on mid-life crisis, Christian Slater, and Center Parcs
August 31 2022
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.
236: Simon London on fatherhood, being funny and why Boris can f*** off
August 17 2022
It's SIMON LONDON! One of our favourite guests of all time returns for some hilarious chat about everything from parenting to politics.
235: Harriet Kemsley on comedy, compromise, and condoms
August 4 2022
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 hilarious Harriet Kemsley
234: Dr Angharad on helping your kids cope with anger, anxiety, and divorce
July 19 2022
Our guest for this episode is the awesome Dr Angharad Rudkin, a child psychologist for over 20 years. She has lots of advice about helping kids with their emotions, and explains why we shouldn't feel guilty if we let parenting standards slip during the pandemic. Phew.
233: Sexuality, ADHD and jogging bottoms with Style Me Sunday
July 5 2022
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 awesome Natalie Lee, aka Style Me Sunday!
232: Dr Ranj on body image, bowel problems, and foot fetishes
June 21 2022
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 Dr Ranj!
231: Cat Bateman on singing, swimming, and coping with diabetes
June 7 2022
Our guest for this episode is the awesome Cat Bateman 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.
230: 100 Mile Walk Special with Jim and John
May 24 2022
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 silver fox.
229: It's Claire Richards from Steps!
May 10 2022
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.
228: Mid-life Crisis Special with Steve Hill
April 26 2022
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.
227: From Grief to Greggs with George Egg
April 12 2022
Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian 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.
#AD BONUS EPISODE: Money Special - A Grand Day Out
April 4 2022
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?
@starlingbank set us this very challenge in this week’s special bonus episode. We gave our lads a budget for a family day out, and a Starling Kite 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 Mother's Day present.
226: Kate Lawler on motherhood, mental health and fake tan failures
March 29 2022
Our guest for this episode is the fabulous Kate Lawler! She tells us all about her experience of becoming a mum, and how it's our fault she got pregnant in the first place.
225: Family Therapy Special with Julia Samuel
March 15 2022
What can we do to prepare ourselves for grief? Is there a right and wrong way to fight? And should we force our children to say sorry? Answering all these questions and many more is the brilliant psychotherapist, Julia Samuel.
224: Teaching, triplets and butt plugs with the Mr Ps
March 1 2022
What do teachers really think about the kids they teach? What's the number one piece of advice they have for parents? And what's the best thing about having a vasectomy? Answering all these questions are the amazing Mr Ps!
223: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on health and happiness
February 15 2022
Our guest for this episode is the awesome Dr Rangan Chatterjee - GP, author, podcaster, and all-round bloody legend!
We chat about everything from how to increase our sex drive to managing our phone addictions and improving our gut health. Rangan shares what he believes is the most important thing doctors need to know, and tells us all about his latest book, Happy Mind, Happy Life: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Single Day. Tune in to find out whether he manages to convince Ellie to talk to strangers, and to hear a surprising and moving Scummy Mummy Confession.
222: Just the Two of Us - Holidays, Nudity and Corona!
February 1 2022
A change to our scheduled programming this week as one of us has caught that virus that's been going around! Tune in to find out who...
We chat about what we've been up to lately, including our recent skiing holiday (spoiler: it involved nudity, a loss of bladder control, and absolutely no skiing.) We share our Valentine's Day plans, and reveal some of the exciting things we've got planned for this year.
221: Fashion, sex and turning sixty with Karen Arthur
January 18 2022
Our guest for this episode is the amazing Karen Arthur - educator, fashion creative, dancer, mum, grandmother, founder of Wear Your Happy and host of the brilliant podcast Menopause Whilst Black. She's a multimedia node!
220: How to be a Good Enough Parent with Tracey Fox
January 4 2022
Why are perfect parents bad for kids? How can finding your child in tears be a good sign? And what can parents of teens can learn from hostage negotiators? Answering all these questions is the awesome Tracey Fox!
219: Kids' books, co-parenting and cats with Nadia Shireen
December 21 2021
What's it like being a cat person when you have big dog energy? Which term should we use - co-parenting, single parenting, or double parenting? And what does Philip Larkin have in common with the lead singer of T'Pau? Answering all these questions is the marvellous Nadia Shireen!
Christmas Special: A Tale of Two Bumholes
December 7 2021
Ho ho ho! The gang's all here for this year's festive episode as we are joined by Nurse Jessie, Sam Pamphilon and Steve Hill! Is Sam divorced yet? Has Nurse Jessie got a new job? Why are Ellie and James Bond responsible for Steve getting corona? And is it true that we all have two sphincters? Tune in to find out!
217: Food, flying and false teeth with Daniel Varani
November 23 2021
Is booze really stronger when you're on a flight? What did Diana Ross allegedly try to smuggle on Concorde? And is it ever OK to put cheddar in a spaghetti carbonara? Answering all these questions is one of our favourite people - it's Daniel Varani!
216: Lols with Louise Boyce, aka Mama Still Got It
November 9 2021
She's a model, a mum, and an internet comedy sensation - it's Louise Boyce, otherwise known as Mama Still Got It!
She tells us about how her career began, dealing with an eating disorder, and whether she'd let her own daughter go into modelling now. We discuss getting your mojo back after becoming a mum, and the importance of having a good laugh. Helen explains why the strange phenomenon of bunchyarm drives her insane, and Louise shares a confession she's never told anyone before.
She tells us about how her career began, dealing with an eating disorder, and whether she'd let her own daughter go into modelling now. We discuss getting your mojo back after becoming a mum, and the importance of having a good laugh. Helen explains why the strange phenomenon of bunchyarm drives her insane, and Louise shares a confession she's never told anyone before.
215: Kevin Mathurin on fatherhood, Emmerdale, and the humility of Boyzone
October 26 2021
Our guest for this episode is actor Kevin Mathurin! He tells us all about his first year as the resident vicar in Emmerdale. We discuss his former career as a dancer, and the time he was insulted by Kelis and the woman who is now his wife.
214: Just the Two of Us - Marathon Special
October 11 2021
We did it! Don't know if we've mentioned it, but we ran the London Marathon! So we thought we'd sit down and have a chat about it. Who was responsible for Ellie vomiting? Which one of us crossed the finish line with a greasy ringpiece? And would we ever do it again? Tune in to find out!
213: Aicha McKenzie on overcoming overwhelm
September 28 2021
She's a Commonwealth medal winner, an award-winning CEO, and a former backing dancer for Take That - no, we're not making any of this up - it's Aicha McKenzie! We hear all about how an early setback put Aicha on an amazing career path. She shares her experience of dealing with panic attacks, along with some practical tips for coping when you feel overwhelmed.
212: Jarred Christmas on budgies, beatboxing, Hugh Jackman and hating golf
September 14 2021
How do budgies have it off? Is it OK to fancy your father in-law? And what one thing should you always do when pooing at someone else's house? Answering all these questions is the hilarious comedian Jarred Christmas!
211: Tova Leigh on mum-life crises, monogamy, and hairy bumholes
September 2 2021
Our guest for this episode is the excellent Tova Leigh! We have a good old chat about everything from feminism and sexuality to ageing, coping with criticism, and having your anus waxed. We hear about Tova's brilliant book, Fucked at 40, and how she survived her mum-life crisis. Plus we discuss her latest collection of hilarious confessions, You Did What? It's out on 14 September so pre-order now!
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