Best Podomedy Network Podcasts (2025)

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Pregnancy Side Effects 43:04

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1M ago43:04

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The baby's here! Press play on our pregnancy special to mark the fact that Jahannah is now in the Mum club, all sleep deprived and knee-deep in nappies but very happy. In the final episode of this series, we read out your best, worst and most bizarre cravings, smells, side effects and traumas. If you love Dear Mr. Knickerthief, leave a review and m…

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Embarrassing Moments 29:21

2M ago29:21

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We're here for all the times you wished the ground would swallow you up! From mouse shit tacos and mistaken family ass grabs to the moment you're left alone with a dead body, the penultimate episode in this season of Dear Mr. Knickerthief has it all... And so much more! If you love Dear Mr. Knickerthief, leave a review and make sure you subscribe t…

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Fears & Phobias 38:50

2M ago38:50

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Let's get weird with your random, strange or entirely legitimate fears and phobias! From flying birds and loose hair around the house to balloons, swimming pools and tiny holes... Also, what the heck are megalophobia, metaphobia, tokophobia and xylophobia? Let's hold hands and dive in together! If you love Dear Mr. Knickerthief, leave a review and …

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Icks 59:09

2M ago59:09

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Warning: The world's worst icks lie ahead. You've been sending in yours and we're ready to call them all out. From projectile bodily fluids, high school hairstyles and dating profile quirks to men who raw dog leather... They're all here! Plus birthday memories from the birthday girl, Jahannah James. If you love Dear Mr. Knickerthief, leave a review…

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S6 Ep85: Josie Long and Jen Lamacq - Screen Time, Sanity & the Social Media Myth 40:44

2M ago40:44

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In this episode of Funny Mummies, Hatty catches up with old friend and regular guest Josie Long — the award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, filmmaker, BBC Shortcuts creator, author, and mum of two girls. Basically, one of Hatty’s favourite humans. They’re also joined by returning guest Dr. Jen Lamacq, child psychiatrist and educator, who helps u…

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Guilty Pleasures 43:44

2M ago43:44

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This week, Jahannah and Sophie dive into your deepest and darkest guilty pleasures. From kitchen confessions and male pedantry to gross-out bodily discoveries, the wonders of people watching and the joy of losing yourself in sad films, plus hot takes on cheese, jazz, contemporary dance and liking (or not) other people's children. Also... Sparrows! …

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Unhinged Breakups 43:48

2M ago43:48

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Dear Mr. Knickerthief is back for season four! In this episode, Sophie and Jahannah read out the most unhinged things you've ever done after a breakup. Prepare for the most cringe and unhinged behaviour ever... How can some of these be real? If you love Dear Mr. Knickerthief, leave a review and make sure you subscribe to get the latest episodes fir…

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S6 Ep84: Hannah George - Writing, Babies & the Joy of a good chat 36:13

3M ago36:13

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This week, Hatty is joined by the brilliant and award-winning Hannah George — writer, podcaster, new mum, and all-round excellent human. You might know her from the hit podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime (yes, she’s interviewed loads of famous people — including me, thank you very much). Hannah’s also written for everything from CBBC’s Waffle the Wo…

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S6 Ep83: Kelly Rickard - No Shouting, No Snobs 44:46

3M ago44:46

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In this episode, Hatty Ashdown sits down with comedian, singer, and Welsh national treasure – the working-class pocket powerhouse Kelly Rickard - (Winner: Best in Class 2024., Edinburgh Festival Fringe show: Kelly Rickard: Free as a Bird). At a time when we really need this Kelly chats about her background and the self-consciousness that can come w…

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S6 Ep82: Laura Belbin - Too much? Or Just Enough? 35:09

4M ago35:09

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This is a JUICY one, folks – and trust us, you’ll want to keep the kids well out of earshot. 😅 Hatty Ashdown sits down with returning guest and absolute social media powerhouse Laura Belbin, aka Knee Deep In Life. She’s now a bestselling author, single mum of two, and fresh off her UK stand-up comedy tour, and she is NOT holding back. In this episo…

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S6 Ep81: Amy Mason - “Divorce, Edinburgh & Screaming in Cars” 48:44

4M ago48:44

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🎙 New Episode: “Divorce, Edinburgh & Screaming in Cars” This week, Hatty Ashdown is joined by comedian, author, and mum of two Amy Mason (The Islanders and Mass, Free Mason Debut 2024 Edinburgh Fringe ****, Funny Women Finalist). In this wonderfully frank and funny chat, Amy talks about the fear of divorce, the avalanche of unsolicited advice from …

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Season Four Trailer 1:52

4M ago1:52

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Actors and comedians Sophie Craig and Jahannah James are coming back to your ears and your screens with a brand new season Dear Mr. Knickerthief! Strap in for more diary readings, revelations and raw thoughts than ever before. And this time, we want to hear from you! Join in now on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dearmrknickerthief/…

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S6 Ep80: Kelly Convey and Sakina Ballard - Three Under 3, One Mic & No Bra 48:51

5M ago48:51

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🎙 Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Funny Mummies Podcast! This episode features two incredible guests: 🎤 Comedian & TikTok viral mum Kelly Convey - (As seen on UniLAD, Comedy Central, BBC Three & Channel 4) and tour Support for Alan Carr & Romesh Ranganathan. ★★★★ “A bright and filthy new star” – Funny Women 🌱 Perinatal coach & motherhood men…

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S6 Ep79: Gina Lyons - Gobby Girls Takeover 38:15

5M ago38:15

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This week on the podcast, Hatty Ashdown is joined by award-winning producer and all-round powerhouse Gina Lyons! Gina’s the brains behind projects like the BAFTA-winning In My Skin and Dreaming Whilst Black, and she’s also the founder of Gobby Girls Productions – born out of her mission to shake up the TV and film world and give female working-clas…

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S6 Ep78: Laura Lexx 33:16

5M ago33:16

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This week, Hatty chats with the hilarious and insightful Laura Lexx : Live at the Apollo (BBC) Mock the Week,Klopp Actually, award winning Edinburgh shows . Her stand-up is fearless, her crowd work is a masterclass, does this all help with parenting? We chat about the important stuff ! Tiredness Getting sick out of your kid’s bed Babysitters and Sh…

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S6 Ep77: Felicity Ward - Are There No Funny Men Left To Date ? 41:40

6M ago41:40

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Felicity Ward: Are There No Funny Men Left To Date? Hatty Ashdown is joined by comedian, actor and single mum Felicity Ward (The Office Australia, Live at the Apollo, Live from the BBC). They dive into ADHD & body doubling, late-in-life bisexuality, the chaos of modern dating, and why have the funny men vanished from the apps? Plus! The debut of Mu…

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S5 Ep76: FUNNY DAD SPECIAL with Jody Kamali - 58:11

2y ago58:11

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FUNNY DAD SPECIAL TWO Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Bristolian born comedian, famed Terry the odd job man, Leicester Comedy Award nominee and dad of two Jody Kamali. They fly around all the topics from childish jealousy ,New York, how being a working class comic has effected our progression and how Best in Class really woke us up…

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S5 Ep75: FUNNY DAD SPECIAL with Erik Pohl 46:13

2y ago46:13

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Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley chat to Australian comic and Bill Murray ( Angel) resident mc, single dad of two Erik Pohl . They cover so many topics from being the only dad on the wats app , why no one comes up to you at baby groups, How Gemma did her best not to make friends at baby groups, single dad life and myth busting , and one of the be…

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S5 Ep74: Lets get Vulnerable on the Socials with Sarah Cawood 49:58

2y ago49:58

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Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley our so excited to be joined by 90's icon, mum of two, pocket rocket Sarah Cawood ( Live and Kicking, Girlie Show, Top of the pops ). If you don't follow Cawood on Instagram where she's abit of a social legend you might wonder what she's been up to ?so kick off your Uggs and have a dive with us into Sarah's world- …

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S5 Ep73: Cocks, Churches and Christmas - Sarah Bowles 52:19

2y ago52:19

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Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by Comedian Producer and single mum of three Sarah Bowles ( Funny Women Industry award winner, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award Co founder) In this episode Hatty gives us a update on the change in her personal life, getting through Christmas if this year looks *different for you ! Bowels talks about her marriage break up , si…

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S5 Ep72: Be careful... with Brona C Titley 48:53

2y ago48:53

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APOLOGIES WE TOOK A SHORT BREAK DUE TO PERSONAL LIFE SH*T - MORE ON THAT LATER Irish comedy writer, actor and mother Brona C Titley Joins Hatty and Gemma.( The Outlaws, Motherland, Buffering for ITV, Spitting Image) She once said on Twitter / X that after 12 years of marriage her and her wife have achieved perfect synchronisation by farting at exac…

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S3 Ep72: "I don't want to know about pokemon"- with Margaret Cabourn-Smith 45:57

2+ y ago45:57

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Hatty and Gemma are joined by FM favourite Comedy Actress Margaret Cabourn-Smith ( Mirander, Catastrophe, Motherland, Buffering ) host of hit podcast Crushed and mum of two to chat about feigning interest in your kids past times. Gemma lets off steam about the theft of her kettle and Margaret reveals who her new mega-famous best friend will be.... …

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S5 Ep71: Happy High Status - with Viv Groskop 44:09

2+ y ago44:09

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Comedian, Author, and mum of three Viv Groskop ( How to own the room book and podcast , BBC radio 4 plays, Guardian Journalist )joins Hatty and Gemma on the eve of the launch of her latest Book Happy High Status . Viv explains what Happy high status is and how we can all learn to turn it on . We also have a new feature with a voice note from a list…

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S5 Ep70: All Class no guilt with Athena Kugblenu 35:41

2+ y ago35:41

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Comedian Athena Kubblenu ( Mock the week, BBC Radio4, Comedy Central) joins Hatty and Gemma chats , all women work hard kid or no kids , the negative social narrative for kids, from having a dinner lady mum to BBC writer Athena flags up we need to rid the guilt and past attitude of 'thats not for me ' with humous and museum's are for all ! Hosted o…

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S3 Ep71: Ep 71 Maybe baby (sitter) with Harriet Kemsley 41:20

2+ y ago41:20

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Comedian Harriet Kemsley (Pointless, 8 out Ten Cats, Roast Battle, Live At the Apollo) joins Hatty and Gemma to talk about how she managed to do live gigs , tour her show, do Edinburgh fringe , TV ( Including Mastermind recently ) by Trusting ANOTHER HUMAN with her baby . You can follow and keep up to date wirth Harriet on IG @harrietkemsley You ca…

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S3 Ep70: Ep 70: Triumphing on TikTok with Alexis Strum- NEW SEASON 45:12

2+ y ago45:12

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Welcome to a new season of Funny Mummies podcast and a shiny new relaunch! Still all the same funny mummy truths, but with even more laughs, no filter and no judgement . Keep it locked in as we have some exciting Guests coming up ! To kick us off Host Hatty Ashdown& Gemma Beagley spoke to a FM fav Alexis Strum. Alexis is a creative force that has w…

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S5 Ep69: Treat your self like a baby- With Laura Smyth 37:15

3y ago37:15

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Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by standup (Live at the Apollo,Frankie Boyles new world order) and mum of 3 Laura Smyth. Laura has had quite the year since we last had her on the show, not just hilarious but wise Laura takes us through how she got into the mind set to face cancer treatment, dealing with the work / kid overwhelm ' You …

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S5 Ep68: Lets get Topical with Three day Pj's and do you de Canter? - With Caroline Mabey 45:59

3y ago45:59

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Join Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley and wave good bye to slumpy January with our guest stand up and mum Caroline Mabey. As ever we chat all the important recent happenings, tik tok viral videos on how long is except able to wear your night wear in bed ? Marie Kondo had her third child and gives more joy to a cup of tea, what my guests do or don…

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S5 Ep67: Lets get Topical - 'New Year New Tired me ' Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley chat it out ! 40:33

3y ago40:33

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Its a new year but Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are saying no to the faddy diet industry & turning off the adds but remanence about the flatulent 80's mum on the cabbage soup diet. They also try to convince themselves and each other how much they love going to the park and football matches on a cold Sunday morning . How do you find that extra ho…

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S5 Ep66: Lets get Topical with Leila Boris- Single mums, Christmas, Strictly & your kids first pet 50:15

3y ago50:15

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Yay its back, Let's get Topical with Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedian, Refugee activist, single mum legend and dear friend Leila Boris . As we throttle towards Christmas Hatty get's to chat to Leila and Gemma about being single mums at Christmas , the turn taking, presents, Volunteering at Christmas, the joy of getting to m…

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S5 Ep65: Lets (try) to Get Topical - Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 36:06

3y ago36:06

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Put the kettle on , wring out the tea bag it’s a new one from your favourite straight talking Mums . This is a new short series where @hattyashdown and @gemma_beagley try to get topical , with old news , present news and what should’ve been in the news ! ‘People don’t know they’re born these days ‘ try being a kid of the 80-90’s for being cold ! We…

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S5 Ep64: Work, saying No and time for celeb mums to be honest about the balance - with Kelly Convey 34:56

3y ago34:56

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Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by stand up and mum Kelly Convey ( UniLAD, Comedy Central, BBC Three, Channel 4.) inbetween supporting Alan Carr on his UK tour) We got stuck right into an old natter about working with a baby, one in the oven, and the reality of the sacrifices and joys in comedy and parenthood. Kelly flagged up the uncomfortableness fo…

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S5 Ep63: School Holidays Catch up - Edinburgh Fringe to All Inclusive hotels with the kids - Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 33:22

3+ y ago33:22

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Summer Holidays? Host @hattyashdown & @gemma_beagley catch up on their Very different summer Holidays with the kids , from Edinburgh Fringe, Wet Zoo days to All inclusive Sunny breaks, what is the best way to do it ? And should you just save all your money and go down Asda and let them play on the peppa pig ride !! Out where you like it baby ! @aud…

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S5 Ep62: MUMS AT THE FRINGE #2 Short Pods from your Host Hatty Ashdown- at the Edinburgh Arts Festival 2022 7:28

3+ y ago7:28

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Catch up With your Funny Mummy host and comedian Hatty Ashdown to find out how things are going at the Edinburgh Fringe, since her kids have come to visit ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Funny Mummies

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S5 Ep61: MUMS AT THE FRINGE #1 Short Podcasts from your host Hatty & Friends 8:33

3+ y ago8:33

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Hello ! we are a doing a series of short pods, more like voice notes from our host Hatty Ashdown as she is doing a new show at the Edinburgh fringe called the The Worry Drawer 2pm at the VOODOO ROOMS from 6th August to the 28th August ( not the 15th ) she hopes to speak to some mums and dads that are up here at the fringe ! Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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S4 Ep60: Josephine Lacy - Autism Mama: 'He has a reason' 51:19

3+ y ago51:19

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Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedian Josephine Lacey ( Top Secret ) as she comes to talk us about her new show 'Autism Mama and Puberty ' . Such a interesting , real chat about as she says her 'love story' about her autistic son and the challenges puberty brings and doing it all along comedy !. Plus Hatty tells us about getti…

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S4 Ep59: On the Stand up Road with Fiona Allen 49:54

3+ y ago49:54

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Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley Chat to Double Emmy Award winner Actress Fiona Allen, your know her for the iconic sketch show Smack the pony as well as EastEnders, Coronation street and now picks up her road to stand up again ! We drink tea and chat over moving out of London, mum parking rage, being on the road as a stand up mum of three teen…

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S4 Ep58: "Dance like a Scout is watching " Margret Cabourn Smith #mumsontheraz 49:06

3+ y ago49:06

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Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by their favourite regular guest actress Margret Cabourn-Smith. Can you image going out and not having to worry about getting up for anyone the next day ? no neither can we, or are we glad we can embrace the nanna within us and nip home early when the party is dead. They discuss Margret's new play abo…

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S4 Ep57: Finish a sentence with Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 42:31

3+ y ago42:31

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This is a fun one as Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley have a rare chance to catch up ...image being able to finish a sentence ? well they do that for you. They discuss being in a constant state of rushing, after school clubs - is anyone actually enjoying them ...oh and we meet JVN while recording the show ... Edited by Scot Kingsnorth You can f…

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S4 Ep56: Don't mind the Gap with Laura Smyth 47:01

4y ago47:01

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Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by the mighty Comedian & mum Laura Smyth ( Funny Women Award winner , Jonathon Ross Comedy Club, Comedy Central and Dave) as we chat and laugh about Self-care, transferable skills- teaching to stand up and family age gaps ! Edited by Gemma Beagley You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnym…

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S4 Ep55: Is Peace and Riot possible ? with Caroline Newt Hardee 40:52

4y ago40:52

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Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedian and Ceo of Peace and Riot the Cafe-come- childcare phenomenon 'empowering people that parent' providing childcare while you rest or relax. We chat where she is with the business post pandemic, banishing mum guilt, coping with nerves when performing live and why Gemma says live is better th…

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S4 Ep54: Funny Fathers - Carl Donnelly and Julian Deane 39:03

4y ago39:03

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ITS A PODCAST CROSS OVER ! Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by TVI podcasters, comedians and dads Carl Donnelly and Julian Deane. As we thought it only fair to give these male comedians a go, but can they do it all? parenting and being the fun dad . We picked out topics from past shows to spring board chat on; breast feeding , Bluey …

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S4 Ep53: OLDER MUMS RULE - with Susy Price and Vicky Donoghue 51:10

4y ago51:10

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Join Host Hatty Ashdown as she chats to Exec TV producer ( Big Brother, Saturday Night takeaway, Street Mate) mum of 3 Susy Price and Play write ( Mudlarks , BBC radio 4 The Piper , The Gift ) mum of 2 Vicki Donoghue, about having their kids in what society classes as later in life , or does it any more ? enjoy this silly, heartfelt and poignant ch…

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S4 Ep52: Dating as a mum- With Laura Friedman Williams 43:28

4y ago43:28

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Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley talk to American author of Available Laura Friedman-Williams about sex and dating post separation while being a mum of 3. A very honest empowering funny chat about ditching doubt, dating apps, being safe, and dogs that need to leave the room. Laura guides our own Gemma through where she needs to start with datin…

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S4 Ep51: Social Media- The Nutters n The Nourishers with Laura Belbin aka Knee Deep In Life 49:36

4y ago49:36

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Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are back with their full length shows kicking off with Social Media Activist , Author, ,Podcaster and funny mum Laura Belbin - AKA Knee Deep in Life . They chat about it being ok to not always miss your kids, social media, trolls, accountability and finding what nourishes you . You can follow Laura Belbin on IG …

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S4 Ep50: Married at First Sight UK -Mini pod sessions 28:36

4+ y ago28:36

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Hatty explains to Gemma what Married At First Sight is and now Gemma is on board and then they talk about weddings - the waiting around, low-key Bridezilla and kids ruining all the fun. AND HAPPY 50TH EPISODE TO US !!!!! thank you to all who have been with us from the start it really does mean everything and those that have just joined us welcome a…

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S4 Ep49: Small Wins - The Mini Pod sessions - Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 32:25

4+ y ago32:25

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In this weeks Mini pod session we catch up with Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley as they discuss reaching the half way point of school holidays, screaming kids in public and learning to celebrate the small wins in life . Catch Hatty Mcing at her next lunch time comedy show where babies can come too The 8th September 1pm At the Snooty Fox Canonbury N…

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S4 Ep48: Toilet Talk - The Mini Pod Sessions With Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 32:38

4+ y ago32:38

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Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley present a third episode in the Mini pod series of short shows you can fit in any time. This week we share all things Toilet, from training, Stressed bladders, our lady flowers and maybe a little over sharing - WARNING DON'T LISTEN IF YOU NEED A WEE. You can catch Hatty live as she is previewing a new hour show Dig De…

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S4 Ep47: Leaving the kids - Mini Pod Sessions with Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 31:46

4+ y ago31:46

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Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley present a second episode in a new Mini pod series of short shows anyone can make time for ! . In this quick funsize chat Gemma tries to hold Hatty up after 4 days away from the kids at a music festival, as they discuss the rules, joys and downs of leaving the kids at home. Do you want your sitters to message you ever…

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S4 Ep46: School Holidays are coming home - The Mini Pod sessions with Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley 34:01

4+ y ago34:01

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Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley present a new Mini pod series of short shows anyone can make time for in the time it takes to make cup tea or have a bath. In this quick funny bum bag size show they discuss the Euro football games, do we give a toss ? should we ? is it just the fans that put us off ? and the looming doom of school holidays upon us (…