344: Just the Two of Us: Catchup & Confessions
In this episode, we celebrate the kids going back to school. Join us as we sit down for a nice cup of tea and a catchup for the first time i...
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A comedy chat show for less-than-perfect parents. Hosted by comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn and featuring guest parenting experts, comedians and authors. The podcast covers the big is...
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343: Ella Risbridger on food and writing.
What are the four things you need to be a writer? Why are we so fascinated by other people's sad stories? And what is the best way to get se...
342: Dick and Dom - LIVE at Camp Bestival!
It's a spectacular summer special as we hang out with the legendary and hilarious Dick and Dom! Not in da bungalow, but live on stage at the...
341: Food special: George Egg on cheese, family and festivals
Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian, cook and author George Egg! He shares some of his best recipes, including the chicken...
340: Debt, sex and shame with Andrea McLean
On this episode we have a rollercoaster of a conversation with TV legend Andrea McLean. We cover everything from the menopause to money prob...
339: Just the Two of Us: From Cape Town to the Arctic
It's a travel special! We sit down for a good old chinwag about our latest jaunts to the opposite ends of the world. Helen talks about her t...
Ep 338: Sheyi Martins-Allen on agony aunting and Austen adaptations
Our guest for this episode is the brilliant Sheyi Martins-Allen. You might know her for her political rants on Instagram, her hilarious agon...
337: Rachel Bright on writing, air hostessing, verrucas and hats
Why does it take a whole year to make a kids' book? What's it like to visit Richard Branson's private island? And who doesn't love a Nissan...
336: Raising siblings and coping with estrangement, with Catherine Carr
How common is sibling estrangement? Does birth order really determine your destiny? And is there anything we can do to make our kids get alo...
335: Dame Mama G on panto, BGT and Bungle from Rainbow
She's Britain's favourite pantomime dame (oh no she isn't, etc) - it's Mama G! Join us for a hilarious chat covering everything from panto a...
334: People pleasing, sex, and Giles Brandreth, with Bryony Gordon
How do you stop being a people pleaser? Is it wrong to pee in the shower? And how do you end up having a fight with Giles Brandreth? Helping...
333: How to sleep better with Lorna MacDonald
What's going on in our brains when we can't sleep? What if you find it easy to drop off, but wake up a few hours later? How does the perimen...
332: Just the Two of Us - Helen's New Book!
IT'S HERE! Well, almost. Helen's brand new book, How to Face Big Change and Come Back Stronger , is out on 2nd April! So we sat down for a c...
331: Cariad Lloyd on grief, writing, and problematic face painting
Our guest for this episode is the brilliant comedian Cariad Lloyd! We talk about her award-winning podcast, Griefcast, and why she decided t...
330: Confessions special: cats, gynaecologists, and Sky broadband engineers
It's just the two of us as we sit down with some of the funniest and filthiest audience confessions from our live show. This is the stuff yo...
329: How to stop feeling so bloody old with Kate Rowe-Ham
What are the top three things we should be doing for our health as we get older? How can we help ourselves through the menopause? And is it...
328: Fay Reid on the menopause, not having kids, and getting strong
Our guest for this episode is the brilliant and hilarious Fay Reid, known on Instagram as @9to5menopause . We talk about her experience of e...
327: Tim Dowling on marriage, ageing, WhatsApp and goose barnacles
How do you stay married for 33 years? What's it like to live with your kids when they're adults? And what's the best thing about being over...
326: Steph Douglas on business, anxiety, and ferry sex
She's back! The star of our most downloaded podcast ep returns for a big old chat about all sorts of things. We talk about how far she's com...
325: Xmas Special - When the Ham Man Brings the Ham
Oh God. Time for some loud swearing, heavy drinking, and ludicrous conversations about nothing of any note - it's the Scummy Mummies Christm...