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 60? Answering all these questions is hilarious Guardian columnist Tim Dowling! It's been a decade since Tim was last on the podcast, so we have a bit of a catchup, and are pleased to learn both his marriage and tortoise are still thriving. We discuss WhatsApp etiquette, and why young people think we're doing email all wrong. Tim tells us about performing with his band, Police Dog Hogan, at Glastonbury, and what it's like to open for the ZingZillas. We round off with some excellent Scummy Mummy Confessions involving work experience, fish, and dribbling. Tim's books, How to be a Husband and Dad You Suck , are out now . For Police Dog Hogan tour dates check out pdhogan.com . This podcast is sponsored by KatKin. Helen recently switched her beloved cats, Fozzie and Tigger, to this food, and they absolutely love it! The discount code SCUMMYMUMMIES50 will get you 50% off your first order - just go to katkin.com . We are back on tour in 2026! Many venues are already selling out so get in quick! See you soon Rotherham, Winchester, Hexham, Alnwick, Darlington and Hornchurch. In February we're coming to Northampton, Cirencester in Hertford. Then in March it's Manchester, Kent and our SCOTTISH TOUR! See you soon Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, and this year - ARBROATH! WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and

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327: Tim Dowling on marriage, ageing, WhatsApp and goose barnacles is an episode from The Scummy Mummies Podcast by Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn.

This episode is 43:16 long.

This episode was published on Jan 13, 2026.

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