The Scummy Mummies Podcast

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220: How to be a Good Enough Parent with Tracey Fox Jan 04, 2022

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Why are perfect parents bad for kids? How can finding your child in tears be a good sign? And what can parents of teens can learn from hostage negotiators? Answering all these questions is the awesome Tracey Fox!

She tells us about her work with Alain de Botton and the School of Life, and the excellent book The Good Enough Parent. We find out why Tracey gets excited when she hears someone is going through tough times. She gives us some advice on managing screen time, coping with conflict, and saying no, and mediates a long-running argument about the correct amount of milk in tea.

The Good Enough Parent: How to Raise Contented, Interesting and Resilient Childrenis out now. For more from Tracey, check out traceyfox.co.uk.

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Tickets for our 2022 shows are now on sale - we are coming to Newcastle, Leeds, Chesterfield, Milton Keynes, Barnsely, Tamworth, Norwich, Taunton, Swindon, Newbury, Horsham, Wellingborough, Portsmouth, Cambridge, Devizes, Southampton, Leamington Spa, Trowbridge, Nottingham - and new dates are being added all the time! Keep an eye on scummymummies.com for announcements and tickets.

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219: Kids' books, co-parenting and cats with Nadia Shireen Dec 21, 2021

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What's it like being a cat person when you have big dog energy? Which term should we use - co-parenting, single parenting, or double parenting? And what does Philip Larkin have in common with the lead singer of T'Pau? Answering all these questions is the marvellous Nadia Shireen!

She tells us how she went from Smash Hits sub editor to successful children's author. We discuss the issue of diversity in kids' books, and whether things are getting any better. Then we round off with some chat about sleep deprivation and the role Mark Owen might play in the impending apocalypse. It's jollier than it sounds.

Buy Nadia's books! The excellent Barbara Throws a Wobbler and Grimwood are out now, and they are brilliant - our kids love them and so do we.

Follow Nadia on Twitter @nadiashireen, and on Instagram @nadiashireendraws. And do check out the awesome bookshop we mention at littleboxofbooks.co.uk.

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Thanks for listening. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! XXX

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Christmas Special: A Tale of Two Bumholes Dec 07, 2021

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Ho ho ho! The gang's all here for this year's festive episode as we are joined by Nurse Jessie, Sam Pamphilon and Steve Hill! Is Sam divorced yet? Has Nurse Jessie got a new job? Why are Ellie and James Bond responsible for Steve getting corona? And is it true that we all have two sphincters? Tune in to find out!

We cover a host of highbrow topics from how men go to the toilet to when it's OK to fart in front of a new lover. Ham Review almost ends in a fistfight, and Sam tells a lovely Christmassy story about a Coke Zero bottle full of piss. Finally, as a special treat, The Accent Game returns.

NB: Unfortunately there were some technical issues with this recording - some gremlins got in and made parts of the podcast sound all roboty. So we had to delete some bits, such as Sam's chat about what he's been up to (a new baby and a new telly show!), Jessie's gift swap (we got her some feminine hygiene wash!), and the boys' turn at the Accent Game (probably for the best.) But there's arguably more than enough to listen to here anyway...

Thank you so much to Laylo Wines for fuelling this podcast with their delicious box wines. For £5 off, go to drinklaylo.com and enter the code SCUMMY at checkout.

Look out for Sam on CITV very soon in the brand new show Ted's Top Ten. And congratulations to him and Dorothea on the birth of their son!

It's not too late to book tickets for our Christmas show! We're coming to Clapham, Kent, Winchester, and more... Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets.

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Thanks for listening. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! XXX

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217: Food, flying and false teeth with Daniel Varani Nov 25, 2021

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Is booze really stronger when you're on a flight? What did Diana Ross allegedly try to smuggle on Concorde? And is it ever OK to put cheddar in a spaghetti carbonara? Answering all these questions is one of our favourite people - it's Daniel Varani!

He tells us all about his 15 years working as an air steward, from the weird things passengers leave on their food trays to dealing with people trying to join the mile-high club. Then we chat about Daniel's experience of growing up in London with Italian parents, and how food helped keep him connected to his mum in lockdown. He reveals his authentic bolognese recipe, and blows our minds by sharing the proper way to put parmesan on pasta. We finish off with some Scummy Mummy Confessions, including one from our very own Godfather.

Daniel's brilliant book, Danny's Kitchen, is available now. You can follow him on Instagram @dannyskitchen_hove.

And it's not too late to book tickets for our Christmas show! We're coming to Clapham, Brighton, Kent, Winchester, Stroud, Worcester, and more... Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets.

It's not too late to book tickets for our Christmas show! We're coming to Clapham, Kent, Winchester, Stroud, Worcester, and more... Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets.

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216: Lols with Louise Boyce, aka Mama Still Got It Nov 09, 2021

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She's a model, a mum, and an internet comedy sensation - it's Louise Boyce, otherwise known as Mama Still Got It!

She tells us about how her career began, dealing with an eating disorder, and whether she'd let her own daughter go into modelling now. We discuss getting your mojo back after becoming a mum, and the importance of having a good laugh. Helen explains why the strange phenomenon of bunchyarm drives her insane, and Louise shares a confession she's never told anyone before.

Do follow the awesome Louise @mamastillgotit_ on Instagram and TikTok - she is hilarious.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for this episode - Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. We've been loads of times and we love it, so we can't wait to visit again. As we mention on the podcast, you need to book in advance this year - go to hydeparkwinterwonderland.com. Winter Wonderland is on from 19 November until 3 January. Merry Christmas innit!

And it's not too late to book tickets for our Christmas show! We're coming to Clapham, Brighton, Kent, Winchester, Stroud, Worcester, and more... Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets.

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216: Lols with Louise Boyce, aka Mama Still Got It Nov 09, 2021

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She's a model, a mum, and an internet comedy sensation - it's Louise Boyce, otherwise known as Mama Still Got It!

Do follow the awesome Louise @mamastillgotit_ on Instagram and TikTok - she is hilarious.

And it's not too late to book tickets for our Christmas show! We're coming to Clapham, Brighton, Kent, Winchester, Stroud, Worcester, and more... Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets.

**WE HAVE A SHOP!** Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY!

We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.

Thanks for listening!

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215: Kevin Mathurin on fatherhood, Emmerdale, and the humility of Boyzone Oct 26, 2021

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Our guest for this episode is actor Kevin Mathurin! He tells us all about his first year as the resident vicar in Emmerdale. We discuss his former career as a dancer, and the time he was insulted by Kelis and the woman who is now his wife.

Kev shares how being raised by a single mum got him where he is today, and the important lessons in humility he learned from Boyzone. We finish with some Scummy Mummy Confessions involving death and nudity.

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**SEE US LIVE!** We are back on tour! Coming soon to Clapham, Winchester, Bath, Brighton, Hunstanton, Stroud, and more... Book now! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets.

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214: Just the Two of Us - Marathon Special Oct 12, 2021

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We did it! Don't know if we've mentioned it, but we ran the London Marathon! So we thought we'd sit down and have a chat about it. Who was responsible for Ellie vomiting? Which one of us crossed the finish line with a greasy ringpiece? And would we ever do it again? Tune in to find out!

This episode is for all those who want to hear more about our big day out jogging round the capital. And for those who don't - we got all our marathon chat out of our systems here, so if you want you can just skip it, and we promise not to bore on about it in future...

Thank you so much to the lovely people at the London Marathon for having us. Shoutout to Helen's superb trainers, Suzanne and Amber at Fitology Hub. Bigup the awesome Skip, who trained Ellie - check out his unique brand of fitness SE London style at Getfitwithskip.co.uk. And a huge thank you to our running coach, Elkie Mace. She does everything from online strength classes to personalised training plans, and we highly recommend checking her out if you're thinking of doing anything like this... Go to runwithelkie.co.uk.

Most of all, thank you SO much for all your wonderful messages of support, and generous donations. They mean a huge amount to us, and to our charities, Borne and Women's Aid. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU XXX

You can still sponsor us. We would love your support. Just go to our sponsorship page!

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213: Aicha McKenzie on overcoming overwhelm Sep 28, 2021

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She's a Commonwealth medal winner, an award-winning CEO, and a former backing dancer for Take That - no, we're not making any of this up - it's Aicha McKenzie!

We hear all about how an early setback put Aicha on an amazing career path. She shares her experience of dealing with panic attacks, along with some practical tips for coping when you feel overwhelmed.

We finish with a very moving Scummy Mummy Confession from Aicha, plus some typical nonsense from the two of us about weeing in the bath and paper knickers.

Do check out breathebyamck.com to learn more about Aicha's new BREATHE programme. You can follow her on Instagram @breathebyamck and @aichamckenzie.

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**SEE US LIVE!** We are back on tour this summer! Book now - tickets are refundable or transferable, so no worries if it all goes tits up. Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets.

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212: Jarred Christmas on budgies, beatboxing, Hugh Jackman and hating golf Sep 14, 2021

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How do budgies have it off? Is it OK to fancy your father in-law? And what one thing should you always do when pooing at someone else's house? Answering all these questions is the hilarious comedian Jarred Christmas!

Yes, that is his real name, and if you think that's funny wait till you hear what the rest of his family is called. He tells us about growing up on a military base, being buddies with Hugh Jackman, and embarrassing himself in front of Tom Cruise.

We discuss why Jarred is disappointed in his kids for not swearing, and his hatred of golf. Plus: are cats c***s?

NB: Sorry about the budgie noises, especially at the beginning - they do settle down a bit, honest.

Do go and see Jarred and Hobbit's brilliant show, The Might Kids Beatbox Comedy Show - "It's the best kids' show I've ever seen," says Ellie, and she's seen a lot of that shit. Dates and tickets are over at mightykidsbeatboxcomedy.com.

For more from Jarred go to jarredchristmas.com and follow him on Instagram @jarredchristmascomedian.

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**SEE US LIVE!** We are back on tour this summer! Book now - tickets are refundable or transferable, so no worries if it all goes tits up. Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets.

We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.

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