Jenny Eclair Scummy Mummies Podcast

Episode 104: Jenny Eclair Special

July 24 2017
Our guest for this episode is the wonderful comedian, writer and mum, Jenny Eclair!
 
She tells us what she's learned in 28 years of parenting, and why she thinks all unruly London children should be sent up north for a bit.
Episode 103: Mindful Parenting with Dr Genevieve Von Lob

Episode 103: Mindful Parenting with Dr Genevieve Von Lob

July 11 2017
​Mindfulness: actual science, or hippy dippy nonsense? How do you stay in the moment if the moment's sh**? And what's the best way to increase your sex drive? Answering all these questions is the brilliant Dr Genevieve Von Lob!
 
She's the author of the ace 5 Deep Breaths: The Power of Mindful Parenting, which is out now. We talk about some of the issues she covers in the book including how to be a more confident parent, and the importance of being kind to yourself.
Episode 101: Marriage, mastectomy and menopause with Alice Evans

Episode 101: Marriage, mastectomy and menopause with Alice Evans

June 13 2017
You might not think that having your boobs removed and your ovaries taken out are the funniest subjects for a podcast - but this episode will prove you wrong!
 
Episode 100: Dara O Briain Special

Episode 100: Dara O Briain Special

May 30 2017
WE ARE ONE HUNDRED! And to celebrate we have a very special guest - it's hilarious comedian DARA O BRIAIN!
 
Episode 99: Lists, Instagram and Oxfam with Clemmie Telford

Episode 99: Lists, Instagram and Oxfam with Clemmie Telford

May 16 2017
Making lists, managing screen time, coping with debt, deciding which animals look like which biscuits - we cover all these topics and more with the brilliant Clemmie Telford!
 
Episode 98: Giovanna Fletcher Special

Episode 98: Giovanna Fletcher Special

May 2 2017
Our guest for this episode is the fabulous Giovanna Fletcher, author of the ace Happy Mum, Happy Baby. We discuss her book, find out how she got started, and discuss the tricky but important issues surrounding hotpants and flip flops.
 
Episode 97: Birth Rights Special with Rebecca Schiller

Episode 97: Birth Rights Special with Rebecca Schiller

April 18 2017
What is a doula? Why do birth rights matter? And how would Ellie guide someone through a difficult labour with the help of a Pepperami?
 
Episode 96: DJ Special with Nikki Beatnik

Episode 96: DJ Special with Nikki Beatnik

April 4 2017
She's been a DJ for nearly three decades, she's Kelis's best mate, and she was once pushed out of G-A-Y in a wheelchair while eight months pregnant - it's the amazing Nikki Beatnik! 

Episode 95: Mother Pukka Special

Episode 95: Mother Pukka Special

March 21 2017
She's a social media sensation, a champion for flexible working, and close personal friends with Gloria Hunniford - it's megavlogger Mother Pukka!
 
We compare Caesarean scars, make jokes about bacterial vaginosis, and explain why everyone needs a c***ometer. There's also some serious talk about miscarriage, and Pukka tells us an amazing fact about herself.
Episode 94: Scummy Mummies Book Special with Jo Elvin

Episode 94: Scummy Mummies Book Special with Jo Elvin

March 7 2017
It's shameless plug time, as Ellie and Helen discuss their new Scummy Mummies book! And keeping them in check is fabulous Glamour editor Jo Elvin! 

The Scummies reveal how they met, how they got their book deal, and how much wine they consumed during the writing process. Plus, find out why they have to keep their famous catsuits in a hermetically sealed bag. 
Episode 93: Mother of Daughters Special with Clemmie Hooper

Episode 93: Mother of Daughters Special with Clemmie Hooper

February 21 2017
Our guest for this ep is midwife, author, and instagram sensation Clemmie Hooper, otherwise known as Mother of Daughters! 

She tells us how she managed to write her book, How to Grow a Baby and Push it Out, while looking after twin babies. We find out what it's like to have four small children, and what it is Clemmie has finally forgiven Keira Knightley for.
Episode 92: Bryony Gordon talks Mental Health, Marathons and Mammaries.

Episode 92: Bryony Gordon talks Mental Health, Marathons and Mammaries.

February 6 2017
Time to welcome back one of our favourite guests - it's writer, mental health campaigner and absolute hoot Bryony Gordon!
She tells us all about her new book, Mad Girl, which is out now. There's some Fitness Chat - Bryony tells us how she got into running, and how she deals with temptation. We discuss the importance of talking about mental health, and the struggles new parents often face. Then we move onto the really serious issues like Take That and what Kate Middleton smells like.
Episode 91: Bridget Jones's Podcast with Sharon Maguire

Episode 91: Bridget Jones's Podcast with Sharon Maguire

January 24 2017
In this episode we meet Sharon Maguire, the real life Shazzer from Bridget Jones's Diary! She also directed the Bridget movies, so there's some chat about that.
 
We find out what it's like to be actual best mates with Helen Fielding, and discuss Sharon's experience of being an older mum. Then she shares a Scummy Mummy Confession that will make her husband wince.
Episode 90: Food and Italy Special

Episode 90: Food and Italy Special

January 10 2017
What's the best way to cook with kids? How do you make the best Bolognese? And do Italian mamas ever just give their children chicken nuggets?
 
To answer all these questions we have actual Italians Caterina, Laura and Francesca! They are the authors of My Little Sous-Chef, a tandem cookbook that makes it easy for kids and parents to prepare food together.
Episode 89: Agony Aunt Special with Philippa Perry

Episode 89: Agony Aunt Special with Philippa Perry

December 27 2016
What's the secret to a happy, healthy relationship? How often should we have sex? What's the number one behaviour we should model for our children?
 
To answer these questions, we welcome ace psychotherapist Philippa Perry. She tells us why it's important to let go of being right, and why we should be open to being changed by our kids.
Episode 88: Mistletoe and Whine: Christmas Special with Jessie and Steve

Episode 88: Mistletoe and Whine: Christmas Special with Jessie and Steve

December 13 2016
It's Christmas! Time to welcome back two of our most available guests, Nurse Jessie and Steve Hill.
 
We chat about our favourite Christmas songs, and share our highlights and lowlights of 2016. There's a bumper festive edition of our popular filth-based game, Anything For Money. As always, Ham Review is back, and we round off with some Christmassy confessions.
Episode 87: Hurrah for Gin Special

Episode 87: Hurrah for Gin Special

November 29 2016
Our guest for this episode is megablogger author Katie Kirby, otherwise known as Hurrah For Gin!
 
We discuss how she turned her hilarious stick figure cartoons into a best-selling book. She reveals the one post her husband wasn't happy with, and shows us the tattoo on her bum.
Episode 86: Don't Buy Her Flowers Special with Steph Douglas

Episode 86: Don't Buy Her Flowers Special with Steph Douglas

November 15 2016
What's the best gift to get a new mum? Why shouldn't you buy her flowers? And what's the worst present our husbands ever gave us?
 
We answer all these questions and more in this episode, with special guest Steph Douglas. She tells us all about how she set up her own business, and why it makes women cry.
Episode 85: Step-Parenting Special with Sarah Powell

Episode 85: Step-Parenting Special with Sarah Powell

November 1 2016
How long should you wait to introduce your kids to a new partner? What's Lady Gaga really like? And what is the best way to cut up cherry tomatoes? Answering all these questions is Heat Radio's Sarah Powell!
Episode 84: Girls & Sex Special with Peggy Orenstein

Episode 84: Girls & Sex Special with Peggy Orenstein

October 18 2016
This episode is especially not suitable for children, as we discuss a wide range of filth - everything from sexting and porn to front bottoms and Top Gun.  
 
Our guest is the wonderful Peggy Orenstein, author of new book Girls & Sex. She tells us what kids are really up to these days, and why we should all copy lesbians and the Dutch.
Episode 83: The Unmumsy Mum Special

Episode 83: The Unmumsy Mum Special

October 3 2016
She's one of the UK's biggest bloggers, she's a best-selling author, and now she's on our podcast - it's Sarah Turner, otherwise known as The Unmumsy Mum!
 
We chat about why she started her blog, and the challenges we all faced as new mums. There are various tangents about tiredness, judging each other, and rum balls.
Episode 82: Sally Phillips Special

Episode 82: Sally Phillips Special

September 17 2016
IT'S SALLY PHILLIPS! She tells us all about her new documentary, the new Bridget Jones film, and why sperm is one of Denmark's biggest exports.
 
There's some serious talk about Sally's experience of having a child with Down's Syndrome, and why she wants to start a conversation about screening.
Episode 81: TV's Cherry Healey Returns!

Episode 81: TV's Cherry Healey Returns!

September 6 2016
One minute she's feeding Greg Wallace chips on Celebrity Masterchef, the next she's riding her mum bike round the Olympic velodrome, and trying to lick David James. Yes, it's TV's Cherry Healey!
Episode 80: Expat Special with Patrick Garratt

Episode 80: Expat Special with Patrick Garratt

August 21 2016
How honest should we be with our kids about drugs? How do you get a novel published? What's it like to live in the most underpopulated part of France with three children under five? Answering these seemingly unrelated questions is the brilliant Patrick Garratt! 
Episode 79: Reggie and Bollie at Camp Bestival

Episode 79: Reggie and Bollie at Camp Bestival

August 8 2016

In this short but very special episode, we talk to X-Factor stars Reggie and Bollie! They reveal why they got told off for being too happy, and where Cheryl takes people for posh nosh. Plus there's some exclusive celebrity chat about taking the bins out.

 

Episode 78: Quiz Special with Miles Jupp

Episode 78: Quiz Special with Miles Jupp

July 25 2016

Our guest for this episode is Miles Jupp, host of Radio 4's The News Quiz and star of Balamory! He tells us what it's like having five kids, discusses his bitter rivalry with Mister Maker, and does the sexiest impression of Craig McLachlan anyone will ever hear.

 

Episode 77: Stacey Solomon Special

Episode 77: Stacey Solomon Special

July 12 2016
She's an X-Factor star, an I'm a Celebrity jungle queen, and now she's a Scummy Mummies podcast guest - it's Stacey Solomon!

Stacey tells us what it's like to have a baby at 18, and how she manages being a single mum. We chat about being judged on the school run, and whether she'd let her own kids audition for The X-Factor.
Episode 76: Mid-Life Crisis Special with Miranda Sawyer

Episode 76: Mid-Life Crisis Special with Miranda Sawyer

June 28 2016
The amazing Miranda Sawyer is our guest for this episode! She tells us all about having kids later in life, dealing with mid-life panic, and getting off with Grace Jones.
 
Episode 75: China Special with Mei Fong

Episode 75: China Special with Mei Fong

June 14 2016
A Pulitzer prize-winning author joins us for this episode! Mei Fong tells us all about her book, One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment, and why China is full of horny young men these days.
Episode 74: Dads, dicks and Ab Fab with Josh Howie

Episode 74: Dads, dicks and Ab Fab with Josh Howie

May 31 2016
Is it OK to brainwash your kids? What's it like growing up as the son of the woman who inspired Absolutely Fabulous? And why is Josh Howie such a dick? Answering all these questions is the one and only Josh Howie!
Episode 73: Gadget Special with Zoe Kleinman

Episode 73: Gadget Special with Zoe Kleinman

May 17 2016
Robot butlers! Self-cleaning toilets! Hoovers that judge you! We find out all about these gadgets and more with the help of BBC technology journalist Zoe Kleinman.
 
Episode 72: Cherry Healey's Letters to Her Fanny

Episode 72: Cherry Healey's Letters to Her Fanny

May 2 2016
We are on location for this episode, coming to you live from the launch of Cherry Healey's fabulous new book, Letters to my Fanny
Episode 71: Dress Like A Mum Special with Zoe De Pass

Episode 71: Dress Like A Mum Special with Zoe De Pass

April 19 2016

What's on trend for Spring/Summer 2016? Are designer jeans worth the money? Is it OK to wear your pyjamas for the school run? Answering all these questions is fab fashion blogger Zoe de Pass, from Dress Like a Mum

 

Episode 70: Poetry Special with Hollie McNish

Episode 70: Poetry Special with Hollie McNish

April 5 2016

We are 70! And to celebrate, here's a bumper episode with hilarious poet Hollie McNish! We discuss hot topics such as whether motherhood boosts creativity, and sexual tension in Bob the Builder.

Episode 69: Sexy Time with Wendy Wason

Episode 69: Sexy Time with Wendy Wason

March 22 2016
What's the best way to get through divorce? What's it like to date a younger man? And what does Benedict Cumberbatch smell like up close? Answering all these questions is fabulous comedian Wendy Wason
Episode 68: Politics Special with Zoe Williams

Episode 68: Politics Special with Zoe Williams

March 8 2016
Our guest for this episode is the brilliant author and columnist Zoe Williams. We cover all the issues, from Corbyn vs Cameron to what rich people think recycling bins are for. Ellie explains why US politics is a bit like Star Wars, and Helen introduces a new game - If Politicians Were Food.