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**The Guilty Feminist**

Ever felt like you should be better at feminism? Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests for this comedy podcast, recorded in front of a live audience. Each week they discuss our noble goals as 21st century feminists and the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them. Deborah Frances-White is the 2016 Writers’ Guild Award Winner for Best Radio Comedy for her hit BBC Radio 4 series Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She is an Edinburgh Fringe regular, a screenwriter and is in huge demand for her corporate seminars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest Episodes:

471. ROAD TO GILEAD: The History of Queerphobia with Abigoliah Schamaun and Dr Harry Tanner - part one Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

The Guilty Feminist 471. The History of Queerphobia

Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Abigoliah Schamaun with special guest Dr Harry Tanner

Recorded 13 February 2026 at the Museum of Comedy in London. Released 23 February 2026.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have

More about Deborah Frances-White

https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120

More about Abigoliah Schamaun

https://www.instagram.com/abigoliah
https://abigoliah.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp1GBgUIMG4
https://linktr.ee/ndm_book
https://podfollow.com/all-british-comedy-explained

More about Dr Harry Tanner

https://www.instagram.com
https://harryjamestanner.com

For more information about this and other episodes…

visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT

Come to a live show

Waterstone’s Book Club, 23 February. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-jess-robinson-and-max-olesker/london-piccadilly

Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30

31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live

Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.

To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist

You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guilty Feminist Watches Reality Check - Inside America's Next Top Model Feb 17, 2026

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The Guilty Feminist watches Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Freda and Bee Hynes, Grace Mulvey, Jessica Regan, Abigoliah Schamaun and Alison Spittle.

Recorded 17 February 2026 in London and via Riverside. Released 18 February 2026.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have

More about Deborah Frances-White

https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120

More about our guests

https://www.instagram.com/a.dress.fashion
https://www.instagram.com/gracemulveycomedy
https://www.instagram.com/j.reegs
https://www.instagram.com/abigoliah
https://www.instagram.com/alisonspittle

For more information about this and other episodes…

visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT

Come to a live show

Museum of Comedy, 20 February. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Waterstone’s Book Club, 23 February. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-jess-robinson-and-max-olesker/london-piccadilly
Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30
31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live

Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.

To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist

You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

470. Ten for Ten #6 with Alison Spittle Feb 16, 2026

Show notes

The Guilty Feminist 470. Ten for Ten

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Alison Spittle

Recorded 28 October 2025 in London. Released 16 February 2026.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have

More about Deborah Frances-White

https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120

More about Alison Spittle

https://www.instagram.com/alisonspittle
http://alisonspittle.com

For more information about this and other episodes…

visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT

Come to a live show

Museum of Comedy, 20 February. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30
31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live

Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.

To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist

You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

469. Live from Camden School for Girls with Kate Mosse Feb 09, 2026

Show notes

The Guilty Feminist 469: Feminist History

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Kate Mosse

Recorded 29 January 2026 at Camden School for Girls. Released 9 February.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have

More about Deborah Frances-White

More about Kate Mosse

https://www.instagram.com/katemossewriter
https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/10406#!/DonationDetails
https://www.camdengirls.camden.sch.uk/https://endsexisminschools.org.uk/
https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/https://www.katemosse.co.uk/
https://www.waterstones.com/book/feminist-history-for-every-day-of-the-year/kate-mosse/sophie-bass/9781529066227

End Sexism in Schools

https://endsexisminschools.org.uk/campaign-projects/sexism-in-the-history-curriculum/
https://endsexisminschools.org.uk/campaign-projects/sexism-in-the-gcse-english-literature-curriculum-ks4/

For more information about this and other episodes…

· visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com

· tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod

· like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist

· check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist

· or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT

More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/

Come to a live show

· Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist

· Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30

· On sale soon, 11 March at King’s Place, 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre.

Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.

To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist

You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Speeches and 16 Postcodes with Jessica Regan Feb 04, 2026

Show notes

Big Speeches and 16 Postcodes with Jessica Regan

The Guilty Feminist. Big Speeches and 16 Postcodes

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest with Jessica Regan

Recorded 30 January 2026 in London. Released 4 February.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

BOOK NOW for 16 Postcodes: https://kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/16-postcodes-jhby

Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have

More about Deborah Frances-White

https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120

More about Jessica Regan

https://jessicaregan.com
https://www.instagram.com/j.reegs

For more information about this and other episodes…

visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT

More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/

Come to a live show

Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30
On sale soon, 11 March at King’s Place, 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre.

Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.

To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist

You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

468. Ten for Ten #5 with Susan Wokoma Feb 02, 2026

Show notes

The Guilty Feminist 468. Ten for Ten with Susan Wokoma

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Susan Wokoma

Recorded 15 January 2026 via Riverside. Released 2 February.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have

More about Deborah Frances-White

https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120

More about Susan Wokoma

https://www.instagram.com/susiewoosie12
https://deanstreetvoices.com/voiceovers/susan-wokoma

For more information about this and other episodes…

visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT

More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/

Come to a live show

Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Kate Mosse at Camden School for Girls, 29 January. https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/podcast
Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30
On sale soon, 11 March at King’s Place, 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre.

Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.

To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist

You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

467. Woof! with Hannah Gadsby Jan 26, 2026

Show notes

The Guilty Feminist 467. Woof!

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Hannah Gadsby

Recorded 20 January 2026 via Riverside. Released 26 January.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have

More about Deborah Frances-White

https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120

More about Hannah Gadsby

https://hannahgadsby.com.au
https://youtu.be/3KS-Plcz5sU

For more information about this and other episodes…

visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT

More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/

Come to a live show

Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Kate Mosse at Camden School for Girls, 29 January. https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/podcast
Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on
On sale soon, 11 March at King’s Place, 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre.

Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.

To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist

You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

466. Ten for Ten #4: Jen Brister Jan 19, 2026

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The Guilty Feminist 466. Ten for Ten #4

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Jen Brister

Recorded 8 December 2025 in London. Released 19 January.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have

More about Deborah Frances-White

https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120

More about Jen Brister

https://www.instagram.com/jenbristercomedy
https://www.jenbrister.co.uk

For more information about this and other episodes…

visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT

More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/

Come to a live show

Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February, 5 March. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Kate Mosse at Camden School for Girls, 29 January. https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/podcast
Coming soon, 11 March at King’s Place, 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre.

Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.

To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist

You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

465. Ten for Ten #3: Grace Petrie Jan 12, 2026

Show notes

The Guilty Feminist 465. Ten for Ten #3

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Grace Petrie

Recorded 3 December 2025 in London. Released 12 January.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have

More about Deborah Frances-White

https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120

More about Grace Petrie

https://www.instagram.com/gracepetriemusic
https://www.gracepetrie.com

For more information about this and other episodes…

visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT

More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/

Come to a live show

Open Space Event, 17 January. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/road-to-gilead-open-space-event-tickets-1976897741361
Open Space in Basingstoke. https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/open-space-the-road-to-gilead/
Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February, 5 March. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist

Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.

To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist

You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

464. ROAD TO GILEAD: Reform’s Ties to the ADF with Susan Wokoma and special guests Jane Bradley and Elizabeth Dias – part two Jan 05, 2026

Show notes

The Guilty Feminist 464. Reform’s Ties to the ADF - revisited

Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Susan Wokoma with special guests Jane Bradley and Elizabeth Dias.

Recorded 9 December 2025 via Riverside. Released 5 January.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have

More about Deborah Frances-White

https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120

More about Susan Wokoma

https://www.instagram.com/susiewoosie12
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFK7aZDI5Sb

More about Jane Bradley

https://www.instagram.com/janebradleynyt
https://www.nytimes.com/by/jane-bradley

More about Elizabeth Dias

https://www.instagram.com/elizabethjdias
https://www.nytimes.com/by/elizabeth-dias

For more information about this and other episodes…

visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT

More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/

Come to a live show

Open Space Event, 17 January. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/road-to-gilead-open-space-event-tickets-1976897741361
Open Space in Basingstoke. https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/open-space-the-road-to-gilead/
Museum of Comedy, 13 February, 20 February, 5 March. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist

Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.

To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist

You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.

The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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