The Scummy Mummies Podcast

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182: Jess Fostekew on food, comedy, and hairy tuppences Jul 21, 2020

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She's a comedian, a writer, an actor, and mother to a sexist baby - it's the hilarious Jess Fostekew!

Jess tells us what it was like to be nominated for the Edinbugh comedy award, and we pretend to be happy for her. We discuss her excellent show, Hench, and the issues it raises around gender and body image.

Then it's time for some food chat. We talk about intuitive eating, and why there's nothing wrong with being an emotional eater. As always, we round off with some Scummy Mummy Confessions, this time involving outdoor urination and body hair.

You can follow Jess on Twitter @jessicafostekew. Her brilliant podcast, Hoovering, is available from her website plus all the usual places.

The books we mention are Just Eat Itby Laura Thomas, and Eat Up by Ruby Tandoh.

Photo credit: Idil Sukan

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Episode 128: How to Drink Less with Rosamund Dean Jul 16, 2020

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OLD GOLD! During lockdown some of us have had just a few more drinks than usual. If you are feeling like you need to cut back on the Chardonnay or have a few less gins, here's a handy little podcast to help you. Cheers!

What's the best way to cut down on your drinking? Why do mums like wine so much, anyway? And what is the collective noun for members of All Saints? Answering all these questions and more is Rosamund Dean, author of Mindful Drinking!

She tells her how her own experiences as a mum on the sauce led her to write the book, and Ellie and Helen discuss how it's changed their lives. We find out whether we're Abstainers or Moderators, and why it matters when you're trying to drink less. There are also some practical tips for choosing a signature soft drink, thinking about booze as if it's cake, and following the free champagne rule.

Then we enjoy some frankly astonishing insights into what it must be like to be Helen Thorn with brand new game, Pissed or Stupid? We discover what a Gibson Measure is, and have a whinge about World Book Day.

Rosamund's brilliant book is out now and you can follow her on Twitter @rosamunddean and Instagram @rosamunddean.

This episode was sponsored by the wonderful people at iheartwines.co.uk. Yep, the irony is crushing.

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181: Black Lives Matter Special with Jade Sullivan Jul 07, 2020

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Our guest for this episode is creative entrepreneur, activist, writer and all-round queen, Jade Sullivan!

We talk about Jade's role in the Black Lives Matter movement, and the brilliant piece she wrote about why we must speak up. You can read the full article at motherpukka.co.uk.

Jade talks about why she wants to own the title of Angry Black Woman, and why it's important to have uncomfortable conversations. We also talk about her personal experience of the UK's maternity and mental health services.

You can follow Jade on Instagram @thesullivanslondon. Find out more about her events business, @yellowcroftevents, at yellowcroft.com, and her CBD company @calibrecanna at calibrecanna.com. For the lockdown diaries she mentions, follow @isolation_ships.

Some resources Jade recommends:

Nuakai Aru: Uncovering Self Adventures into the Unknown

Jane Elliott on the world map

Akala Deconstructs Race Class & Britain

@theblackcurriculum

Black Pound Day - @bpdofficial

Bozoma Saint John - @badassboz - on being an Angry Black Woman

The photo of Jade and family is by @ronanksm

Sorry there's a bit of wind on this episode. We are still working out how to record while safely socially distancing!

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We are doing a drive-in show this month, in Brent Cross on 25 July. For tickets visit the Drive In Club website.

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Episode 180: Lockdown Special: Helen's news, homeschooling, and hanging on in there Jun 23, 2020

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JUST THE TWO OF US! For only the fourth time in Scummy Mummies history, there is no guest for this episode - it’s just us dickheads. We’re meeting up in our cosy bubble to share some personal news, and to talk about how we’ve found lockdown. We share our coping strategies, and what we do on the days we’re really not coping very well at all, actually. Find out how we’re getting on with homeschooling, hear about the newest member of Helen’s family, and learn what Ellie's been doing beside her parents' bins.

The podcast Helen recommends is the excellent Divorce Club. The terms Ellie can't remember that Brené Brown uses are over- and under-functioning, and you can hear her explain them in a much more articulate way on the Unlocking Us podcast.

This podcast is brought to you in partnership with @PayPalUK. These are tricky times, with lots to juggle, but PayPal makes life a bit easier - whether you're shopping online or sending someone you appreciate a little treat. Thanks, PayPal! #PayPalItForward

The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!

We are doing two drive-in shows next month - Brent Cross on 25 July, and Dagenham on 26 July. For tickets visit the Drive In Club website.

If you've got a ticket for an upcoming show at a theatre, chances are the date has been changed - please contact the venue for more info.

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Episode 141: Ortis Deley talks gadgets and vadgets Jun 18, 2020

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CLASSIC EPISODE! We are re-releasing this fabulous episode from 2018 with the brilliant Ortis Deley. This episode is full of laughs and nonsense, plus some excellent tech chat and talk about the charity Practical Action, an organisation which we support. Enjoy.

Episode Details:

Our guest for this episode is Ortis Deley, off of CBBC and The Gadget Show! He tells us about how he manages tech time in his house, the best and stupidest gadgets he's ever seen, and whether we really need a wet wipe warmer.

We go behind the scenes on the Smash Hits Roadshow, and find out what happened the night Kerry met Brian. Ortis discusses how he feels about having a second child, and reveals his top mobile phone picks.

There's also some charity chat as we talk about Practical Action. Follow Practical Action @practical_action.

We round off with a ludicrous new game, Techno or Tech Faux?, and of course our Scummy Mummy Confessions.

The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!

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Episode 179: Helping kids with anxiety with Dr Angharad Jun 09, 2020

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How can we help our children handle their worries? What's the best way to deal with bullying? Is it realistic to want kids to be happy all the time? Answering all these questions and more is the brilliant Dr Angharad Rudkin!

She tells us about her work as a child psychologist, and how having kids herself changed the way she deals with parents. We find out why it's important to think about our core values, and how to help children manage their friendships. Plus, we discover what to do if your child's the one doing the bullying, and are relieved to learn not even child psychologists' kids eat their vegetables.

Find Your Girl Squad, the book Dr Angharad co-wrote with Ruth Fitzgerald, is out now. Her other books, What's My Child Thinking? and What's My Teenager Thinking? are also available now.

The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!

When we're not confined to our homes because of a global pandemic, we sometimes do live comedy shows! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. If you've got a ticket for an upcoming show, chances are the date has been changed - please contact the venue for more info.

Thank you for listening!

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Episode 112: Fashion Chat with Style Me Sunday Jun 04, 2020

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OLD GOLD! We are bringing this classic episode back for you because it is one of our favourites and we love the work of Natalie Lee aka Style Me Sunday. This was recorded back in 2017 and Natalie has now gone onto to be a mega-star on Instagram. On her account @stylemesunday she speaks openly about body positivity, female pleasure, race and diversity in fashion. If you are not following her, do so immediately! Enjoy.

Episode details:

She's a stylist, a mother, an ex-midwife, and a woman with strong opinions about jogging bottoms - it's Instagram sensation Natalie Lee, otherwise known as Style Me Sunday!

She tells us how she got where she is today, and why she thinks it's important to have a creative output after you have a baby. We go on to cover a wide range of topics including diversity, tomboys, worst fashion disasters, and whether you should shave your front bottom before you give birth.

Helen chats about her own new fashion project, Helen Wears a Size 18. There's an attempt at serious charity work as we discuss the latest Stand Up to Cancer campaign. To find out more, visit standuptocancer.org.uk.

Many thanks to Onjenu for supplying the lovely clothes Natalie gave us.

You can find out more about Natalie via stylemesunday.com, and follow her on social media @stylemesunday.

The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!

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178: Rob da Bank on festivals, fatherhood, and Mr Tumble May 26, 2020

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How do you parent your kids when you were raised strictly, but you're a hippy at heart? How does it feel to be the second most famous person on the Isle of Wight? And what's Mr Tumble REALLY like? Answering all these questions is the amazing DJ Rob Da Bank!

We talk about how music was his escape when growing up in a rural backwater, and why, as an adult, he decided to make his kids live in a rural backwater. We learn how Rob ended up with four kids under 10, and why Fred Siriex is in charge of his family planning. As always we round off with some Scummy Mummy Confessions, including a special one just for Rob.

SAFETY NOTICE: This episode was recorded before lockdown, no worries lads. And we're sad to say Camp Bestival has been called off this year, but with a bit of luck it'll be back in 2021. We'll be there with bells (and catsuits) on.

You can follow Rob on Twitter @RobDaBank, or on Instagram @robdabank1973.

The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!

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Episode 147: How to be a Better Parent with Philippa Perry May 21, 2020

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OLD GOLD! As we are all in a new era of parenting in a pandemic, we thought that we would re-release this episode with the fabulous psychotherapist Philippa Perry. This was recorded back in early 2019, when we could all hug each other, but listening to this will be like having an audible hug. Enjoy!

Podcast Details:

Is your child a Dandelion or an Orchid? What's the one piece of advice every new parent needs to hear? And how do you get kids to put their bloody shoes on? Answering these questions is brilliant psychotherapist Philippa Perry!

She tells us all about her fantastic new book, The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (And Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did). We talk about why our childhood experiences are so important when it comes to bringing up our own kids, and the best way to cope when they're driving you loopy.

There's some chat about sleep, Philippa's opinion of the "crying it out" method, and what she suggests as an alternative. We get some advice on managing screentime, giving praise, dealing with lying and helping kids when parents separate.

Philippa's new book is properly one of our favourite parenting guides ever, and it's out now. She's on Twitter @philippa_perry. You can hear her Radio 4 programme about lying on iPlayer. And do check out our previous podcast with Philippa, where we talk relationship advice, managing the arrival of a new sibling, and much more.

The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!

Thank you for listening!

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177: Dr Ranj - The Lost Episode May 12, 2020

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In 2017, we put out a podcast with the legendary Dr Ranj. It was funny, fabulous, and filthy - just like him. However, for reasons lost in the mists of time, we were forced to take it down. But now, by popular demand... It's BACK.

Listen now to find out what Ranj is really thinking when he watches a woman give birth. He tells us the funniest thing that ever happened to him in A&E, and even gives us some actual medical advice - including what every parent should have in their bathroom cabinet, and the best way to get rid of nits.

For more from the amazing Dr Ranj, do check out his new podcast - Steths, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll. It's out now and you can listen in via iTunes, Audioboom, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @DrRanj.

The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!

When we're not confined to our homes because of a rapidly escalating global pandemic, we sometimes do live comedy shows! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. If you've got a ticket for an upcoming show, chances are the date has been changed - please contact the venue for more info.

Thank you for listening!

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