Best Drunk Women Solving Crime Podcasts (2025)

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DWSC LIVE: With Jessie Nixon 51:17

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1h ago51:17

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It's the final episode recorded at this year's Edinburgh Fringe and the gals go out with a bang after being joined by comedian Jessie Nixon. Jessie opens the show by telling us about the time she unwittingly ended up on the wrong side of the tracks but ultimately went full steam ahead to fix the injustice. We then hear a baffling case which might h…

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S3 E6 Who Shat In My Dishwasher? 51:16

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Veronica’s Saturday morning began like any other, quiet and unremarkable. But by midday, her home had transformed from a place of comfort to a scene of unspeakable violation. The dishwasher, once a symbol of cleanliness, was now a crime scene. Who shat in Veronica's dishwasher and why? A simple yet extremely effective process of elimination proving…

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DWSC LIVE: With Saaniya Abbas 55:10

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In the penultimate outing of the DWSC Edinburgh run of '25, Taylor and Hannah were thrilled to be joined by the incredible Saaniya Abbas for a little crime solving fun! Saaniya recounted a cold case from her school days where someone had a bad habit for thievery, before aiding and abetting our hosts to get to the bottom of a case where a 'fiend wit…

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DWSC LIVE: With Geoff Norcott 44:53

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In our second helping of the week, we're joined at the Edinburgh Fringe by the brilliant Geoff Norcott, who began by telling us two tales of criminal woe - one of which puts Geoff himself firmly in the role of law breaker! The team then delves into a case involving a trickster with more than his fair share of confidence. Finally, we are treated to …

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DWSC LIVE: With Karen Dunbar 51:12

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Today's ep is another foray into this year's fantastic DWSC run at the Edinburgh Fringe where our gals were joined by the legendary comic, Karen Dunbar! Karen kicks things off beautifully by telling us about the time a bag snatch turned into a caper, before helping Hannah and Taylor solve a case where the perp is anything but the ideal son. Finally…

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DWSC LIVE: With Kiell Smith Bynoe 55:00

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He's back! After a full FOUR YEARS since his last appearance on DWSC, actor, comedian and inventor of drinks, Kiell Smith Bynoe, joined Taylor and Hannah at this year's Edinburgh Fringe to drink tequila and apple juice, and look for absolution for his past crimes ... (he didn't read the instructional email properly), so instead of telling us anothe…

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S3 E5 Human v. Bear - Part Two 45:02

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In the trial of Human v. Bear, Karen and Detective LK face the intense challenge of becoming opposing lawyers. Will the bears 'zips' be the defence's downfall? Will the muffin top theory topple the prosecution? What will the jury decide? One thing is clear. A verdict will be reached. And there is a lot at stake. A brand new case opens on September …

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DWSC LIVE: With Lou Wall 54:13

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In today's episode, Hannah and Taylor welcome Australian joke smith Lou Wall to the show, after they appeared at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. As is customary, Lou starts us off with a crime tale from their own life, and this story features some festive thievery where the perp literally thought they had it in the bag. We then hear about a case whic…

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DWSC LIVE: With Courtney Buchner 1:02:43

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You could be forgiven for thinking that today's recording from the Edinburgh Fringe is a séance rather than a DWSC live show, as our guest AND case have more than a little woo-woo about them. We start by hearing from the incredible Courtney Buchner, who tells us how her dad's optimistic spirit drives crime to their door, and why her mum being plagu…

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DWSC LIVE: With Emma Doran 54:03

22d ago54:03

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All good things come to those who wait, as Taylor, Hannah AND the audience at this Edinburgh Fringe show found out, when our fantastic guest, Emma Doran, made a triumphant entrance onto the stage and proceeded to tell us about the crime that infiltrates her life and why she should probably let calls go to voicemail. The gang then investigates a cas…

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DWSC LIVE: With Jamie Lee 56:36

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On the second DWSC show of this year's Edinburgh Fringe, our guest detective was the fantastic Jamie Lee, who began proceedings by telling us about several mysterious incidents which involved either the messiest, or cleanest perp, depending on your perspective. We then hear about a story where the protagonist couldn't waddle his way out of this p-p…

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S3 E4 Human v. Bear - Part One 38:49

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In 2023, photos of a sun bear at Hangzhou Zoo in Eastern China broke the internet. Why? Because the bear was waving and looked suspiciously like a bloke in a ill-fitted bear suit. But what is the truth, is this an authentic sun bear or a human in disguise? To get to the bottom of it, the unqualified detectives call in the experts: animatronic bear …

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DWSC LIVE: With Rachel Galvo 52:27

29d ago52:27

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T'was the first night of Edinburgh and all through the house, 300 creatures stirred to watch the Drunk Women - and special guest Rachel Galvo - pop some corks and solve some crimes! Rachel started off the evening by telling us about the time she accidentally broke into a masonic type ritual, where Richard Osman held high office**. The team then inv…

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DWSC LIVE: With Richard Quigley 51:10

1M ago51:10

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It's part two of the DWSC's jaunt to the Ventnor Fringe last month, and today we're joined by local MP for Isle of Wight West, Richard Quigley, who told us about his mother's misdemeanours on his childhood haircuts, as well as the time he witnessed a robbery as a student. The team then delves into a story of an eccentric leader, who would still be …

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DWSC LIVE: With Jessica Fostekew 55:24

1M ago55:24

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This week's episodes take place on the Drunk Women's annual seaside holiday to the sunny Isle of Wight, where they also decided to do a couple of shows at the fabulous Ventnor Fringe! Episode one features the brilliant Jessica Fostekew, who popped in before her own show to tell us about the time a guy called 'Dave' managed to fleece the till when J…

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Killers, Cults and Queens 57:34

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The studio was bursting at the seams during this recording, as Hannah and Taylor welcomed the stars of the 'Killers, Cults and Queens' podcast, Nikki and Cheryl, as well as a veritable posse of onlookers sitting at the side-lines. As Nikki and Cheryl are no strangers to crimey content, it's not surprising that they each came armed with stories of n…

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S3 E3 Fecal Fugitive - BONUS 19:36

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What is the correct etiquette when facing a digestive dilemma at a wedding? How should the poopetrator at Andrea's wedding have acted to maintain grace and dignity after committing their fecal felony? Detective Lauren Kilby and Assistant to the Detective Karen Whitehouse interview William Hanson - the UK's leading etiquette expert and co-host of le…

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S3 E2 Fecal Fugitive - Part Two 48:27

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The race to unmask the poopetrator ends here. In the finale of Fecal Fugitive, Detective LK and Assistant to the Detective KW follow the final leads to flush out the truth. One suspect is released from custody. Another faces the the cold, harsh reality of the evidence against them. In the final interrogation, the motive for the crime is revealed. A…

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Bringing the Swing, with Charlene Douglas 1:07:27

1M ago1:07:27

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Absolute scenes at DWSC HQ when MAFS* very own expert on all things sex and relationships, Charlene Douglas, popped in to show that her skills in psychology transfer seamlessly to crime solving, although her scam radar probably needs a fine tune if her opening story is anything to go by. The team then look into a case which proves six year olds tre…

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DWSC LIVE: With Nick Banks 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

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Today's episode was recorded at July's Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield, where not only was it DWSC's debut in that fair city, but they also happened to be joined on stage by bona fide local royalty in the form of Pulp's legendary drummer and man about town, Nick Banks! Nick kicked off proceedings by recounting not one, but TWO terrifying tales …

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Emer Kenny & the Bell of Shame 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

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What a day it was at DWSC HQ, as not only were we joined by actor and writer of the detective series Karen Pirie*, Emer Kenny, but we also had a visit from fabulous listener (and competition winner) Margareta, who popped over from Sweden to get on the mic and share a mystery of one very slick intruder. Before that though, Emer kicked things off by …

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DWSC LIVE: With Matthew Crosby 59:51

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It's the second drop of the week and part two of the latest DWSC live residency. Today the hilarious Matthew Crosby popped by to verify if any of his 'enemies' went out of their way to steal his car. Today's case then confirms that reunions are on the whole a very bad idea, often leading to murderous thoughts. And finally, we finally find out 'who …

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S3 E1 Fecal Fugitive - Part One 35:20

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A dream wedding in the woods takes a filthy turn when a guest leaves more than just memories behind. With the cops refusing to investigate, the detectives race to unmask the poopetrator. Was it the wedding bean obsessed brother-in-law? A bridesmaid in political sweatpants? There’s only one way to find out, and it may or may not follow standard poli…

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DWSC LIVE: With Blank Peng 48:14

2M ago48:14

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We're at the final DWSC residency of 2025, and are joined by the incredible, Blank Peng, who is arguably the busiest gal in comedy - and with very good reason. Blank starts us off by explaining why horny teenagers might have enabled China's perceived abilities in hacking, before helping Taylor and Hannah get a leg up with a case from the golden age…

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Birds of a Feather, with Robyn Perkins 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

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In this ep, the wonderful Robyn Perkins is here to share a story of how an overprotective mum's imagination resulted in police action. The team then go back to the early twentieth century to talk about a case which shows they really are birds of a feather when it comes to crime solving. Finally, this week's listener crime means a close shave for on…

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Liz Guterbock's Load of Bologna 55:20

2M ago55:20

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Today, comedian Liz Guterbock popped in to tell us about the time a thief had clear aspirations to join the Dalston elite - and most likely had a beard - before helping to solve a bank heist which was far from a load of bologna. The food based thievery then continues, as some 'event cheese' absconds from a communal fridge. Don't forget DWSC now dro…

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Season 3 Trailer - When The Cops Say No, We Say Yes 5:12

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WE’RE BACK! This season, ‘Detective’ Lauren Kilby and Assistant to the ‘Detective’, Karen Whitehouse, return to take on a fresh batch of ridiculous mysteries and listener-submitted non-crime crimes from around the world. Our case selection criteria is simple: “anything the cops laugh at is a case for us.” We give ourselves 24 hours to crack each ca…

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Carl Donnelly & the Evolution of Donuts 1:05:59

2M ago1:05:59

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In this week's second helping, the fabulously funny Carl Donnelly regales us with the time he solved a crime while showing skills worthy of 007. The gang then goes potty to help get to the bottom of a crime story turned tourist attraction. Finally our listener crime lets us really see how the sausage gets made. Don't forget DWSC now drops TWICE wee…

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Katie Norris Follows Suit 58:12

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Today, comedian Katie Norris popped in to tell Hannah and Taylor about the time she was an unwitting foil in a service station heist, as well as to help unpack a crime perpetrated by airheads of world record breaking proportions. Lastly, this ep's listener crime sees someone woefully unprepared for a chilly winter. Don't forget DWSC now drops TWICE…

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DRUNK MILE 58:10

3M ago58:10

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Time for another mash up and today, we're joined by Mike from hit True Crime Podcast 'Murder Mile' and together we are DRUNK MILE! We start in a way familiar to us, with Mike telling us about the time he was the victim of a crime, then for the first time in DWSC history Hannah and Taylor have a crime story presented to them by the studio guest, as …

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Chloe Petts Goes for the Juggler 1:02:32

3M ago1:02:32

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Today's episode should be called 'Return of the Petts', because seasoned detective Chloe Petts decided to pop into DWSC HQ once more to help us solve a crime or two. Luckily for us, our guest had another criminal act to report, and it's not that we once again made Chloe record with us during a heatwave. The team then talks about the role tap dancin…

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Anything From The Trolly? With Seán Burke 1:04:18

3M ago1:04:18

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In our second ep this week, comedian Seán Burke pops on the show in the hope of clearing his name of a popular childhood criminal activity of which he was wrongly accused - justice for Sean! The gang then takes to the skies to discuss a story of one particular mile high club you do NOT want membership of. Finally, the detectives try to track down …

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It's a Kansas City Thing , with Spring Kathryn Day 1:07:13

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Today we're joined by the fabulous comedian, Spring Kathryn Day, whose crime story of an encounter in Japan will leave everyone to ponder 'where IS the internet?' We then hear about a tawdry tale of double identity, medical misdemeanours and parks, while our listener crime will have you emptying the change jar to buy yourself a pizza! Don't forget …

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DWSC LIVE: With Kate Cheka 57:14

3M ago57:14

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Today's ep is very much a 'part two' of what happened at May's London residency show, and joining in the fun is the fantastic Kate Cheka! Kate kicks things off with an epic tale of criminal activity taking place in salubrious, if rather seedy surroundings. We then hear about a case which for those involved really is the pits, while today's audience…

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DWSC LIVE: With Hal Cruttenden 1:05:15

3M ago1:05:15

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We're at the penultimate show of the current run at The Museum of Comedy and we're joined by the fantastic Hal Cruttenden, who tells us about the time he (technically) broke the law to stop a crime, which also shows some unlikely bad cop credentials. The team then gets involved with a case involving a couple called 'Colin and Mary' - and how often …

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Going Nuts with Bebe Cave 1:05:13

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Another day, another crime to solve and to help us do just that is actor and comedian, Bebe Cave! Bebe joins us on possibly the most contrasted day of her life and hits the ground running by opening a tin and tonic and telling us about her involvement in possibly one of the most cursed houses in London. The team then 'crack' a murder case which dri…

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A Slice of Cakebread, with Remel London 49:47

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Today, Hannah and Taylor are joined by podcaster and presenter Remel London, who came to DWSC HQ brimming with theories for a delicious sounding - if carb heavy - case of a legendary Victorian character who if alive today would be enjoying sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival.* Remel also shares a story from her childhood in which her mother was…

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Kate Dolan's Stairway to Hell 55:34

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In our second episode of the week, we're also joined by our second Kate, today it's the turn of comedian Kate Dolan to impart her crime solving skills to a case you wouldn't see on any magazine's agony aunt page. Kate starts things off though, by telling us about her garden's very own staircase to crime, and rounds things off nicely by bringing eve…

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Classy Birds, with Kate Williams 1:09:09

4M ago1:09:09

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In today's episode, presenter and historian Kate Williams, came into DWSC HQ to help solve a crime which happened to be close to home, while also divulging some incredible royal facts you won't hear from your average correspondent. Before getting involved in this week's case though, Kate told us about the time she tried to thwart the exploits of a …

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DWSC LIVE: With Tara Lynne O'Neil 54:25

4M ago54:25

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We're back in Belfast with part two of our ‘Derry Girls' week, and this time it's the turn of the brilliant Tara Lynne O'Neil, to tell us about a crime from her own life, and this story is anything but a pile of pants. The gang then gather around their cauldron to stir up some details of a witchy case from years gone by, leaving not a dry gusset in…

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DWSC LIVE: With Jamie-Lee O'Donnell 57:21

4M ago57:21

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All this week, DWSC comes to you from the CQAF Festival in Belfast, where a DERRY good time was had by all, thanks to our DERRY special guests .... not one, but TWO stars of the worldwide hit show, 'Derry Girls'! Kicking us off with a bang is the wonderful Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, who burst onto the stage with a story about the most audacious housemate…

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Paul Longley's Signature Dance Moves 51:03

4M ago51:03

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Comedian and writer Paul Longley is here today, not only to help solve some crime, but also to assist in a very special extracurricular project - so keep your eyes peeled for that! Firstly though, Paul tells us about an audacious act perpetrated against him by a certain celebrity - and it's safe to say that you'll join Hannah in thinking the whole …

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Predicting Trouble, with Amy Annette 1:01:02

4M ago1:01:02

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Today, comedian Amy Annette joins us in the DWSC studio to talk about a rather retro crime from her student days, involving a perp who was either up with the larks, or a dirty stop out - either way, it's annoying! We then hear all about an old-time scammer who could have had connections with the 'other side' as well as a singing sensation from the …

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DWSC LIVE: With Ele Mckenzie 1:00:27

4M ago1:00:27

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The second part of the DWSC April residency welcomes the incredible Ele Mckenzie, who shares a story where her mum narrowly escapes a crime of a catastrophic nature, which will make you wish you had your own 'boogie pack'. We then hear about a crime story, which doesn’t involve Jane McDonald, even though we wish it did. We also hear about Taylor's …

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DWSC LIVE: Michelle Shaughnessy 56:22

4M ago56:22

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Welcome to the DWSC April residency where our first guest of the evening was the wonderful Michelle Shaughnessy, who opens the show with a razor-sharp crime which ultimately created a star! The gang then prove they are on the right track when it comes to solving a crime, and at least no one loses their heads in the process. Finally, we welcome back…

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DRUNK MUMMIES 59:18

5M ago59:18

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It's time for another mash up, and so the teams behind Drunk Women Solving Crime and Scummy Mummies are proud to be bringing you DRUNK MUMMIES! The episode starts off with some parenting fail confessions from Taylor, Hannah, Helen and Ellie involving feral farts, wedding perils, awkward suppository administration, and buggy formula one... but whose…

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Tamar Broadbent's Sliding Doors 59:32

5M ago59:32

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Today's episode of DWSC welcomes comedian and banana bread lover, Tamar Broadbent to the force. Tamar tells us about the time not even Lara Croft could save her from a prehistoric perpetrator before the team looks at a case involving a notorious crime partnership, in which we find out that Tamar and Hannah would be a dangerous duo of the chequered …

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Dave Berry & the Usual Suspects 1:01:37

5M ago1:01:37

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Happy Friday team (unless you accessed this fantastic episode back on Tuesday via our Patreon - see below for details), as we welcome one of the man sprinkles of 2025, it's presenter, Dave Berry! Dave starts things off with a tawdry tale of deception at the hands of a Hollywood A-lister, worthy of Keyser Soze himself. The gang then investigate a ca…

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Mickey Noonan and the Sk8ter Boy 51:33

5M ago51:33

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Today we welcome The Standard Issue Podcast's Mickey Noonan to the force, who opens the ep with a fast paced, cat-astrophe of a story, before helping Hannah and Taylor get to the bottom of a case which really coins the term 'heist'. Finally, our listener crime has all the ingredients for allowing the Drunk Women to do what they do best- blame the m…

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A Very 80s Crime, with Laura Aikman (and Eric) 53:47

5M ago53:47

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In today's episode we're joined by a visiting detective and their sidekick, as actor Laura Aikman popped into the studio with PC (pretty cute) French Bulldog Eric, who soon proved to be an indispensable member of the team. Laura starts off by telling us about an incident which quickly escalated into a caper involving a cast of thousands, before we …