74 episodes

Comedian Hatty Ashdown and  Gemma Beagley are joined by a different mum from the world of comedy - no judgement, no filter on this crazy ride of life, work, sprogs  and being bloody great women .

Funny Mummies Funny Mummies

    • Comedy
    • 4.2 • 39 Ratings

Comedian Hatty Ashdown and  Gemma Beagley are joined by a different mum from the world of comedy - no judgement, no filter on this crazy ride of life, work, sprogs  and being bloody great women .

    "I don't want to know about pokemon"- with Margaret Cabourn-Smith

    "I don't want to know about pokemon"- with Margaret Cabourn-Smith

    Hatty and Gemma are joined by FM favourite Comedy Actress Margaret Cabourn-Smith    ( Mirander, Catastrophe, Motherland, Buffering )  host of hit podcast Crushed and mum of two  to chat about feigning  interest in your kids past times. Gemma lets off steam about the theft of her kettle and Margaret reveals  who her new mega-famous best friend will be....
    Fans you can follow Margaret and  her podcast and latest crush here  

    You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast
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    Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter
    Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter

    Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady !

    If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod


    MORE ABOUT THE TEAM
    Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022.

    Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.

    • 45 min
    Happy High Status - with Viv Groskop

    Happy High Status - with Viv Groskop

    Comedian, Author, and mum of three Viv Groskop ( How to own the room book  and podcast , BBC radio 4 plays, Guardian Journalist  )joins Hatty and Gemma  on the eve of the launch of her latest Book Happy High Status . Viv explains what Happy high status is and how we can all learn to turn it on . We also have a new feature with a voice note from a listener asking for advice, 'how do you be confident in those un known situations'? - like your child embarrassing you in public. We look at why we need to praise more and gift confidence to someone else! its a goody not to be missed 
    You can follow Viv on Instagram
    and get her book here

    You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast
    Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast
    Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter
    Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter

    Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady !

    If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod


    MORE ABOUT THE TEAM
    Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022.

    Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.

    • 44 min
    All Class no guilt with Athena Kugblenu

    All Class no guilt with Athena Kugblenu

    Comedian Athena Kubblenu ( Mock the week, BBC Radio4, Comedy Central) joins Hatty and Gemma chats  , all women work hard kid or no kids ,  the negative  social narrative for kids,  from having a dinner lady mum to BBC writer  Athena flags up we need to  rid  the guilt and past attitude  of  'thats not for me ' with humous and museum's are for all ! 

    • 35 min
    Ep 71 Maybe baby (sitter) with Harriet Kemsley

    Ep 71 Maybe baby (sitter) with Harriet Kemsley

    Comedian  Harriet Kemsley (Pointless, 8 out Ten Cats, Roast Battle, Live At the Apollo) joins Hatty and Gemma  to talk about  how she  managed  to do live gigs , tour her show, do Edinburgh fringe , TV ( Including Mastermind recently ) by Trusting ANOTHER HUMAN  with her baby .
    You can follow and keep up to date wirth Harriet on IG @harrietkemsley
    You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast
    Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast
    Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter
    Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter

    Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady !

    If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod


    MORE ABOUT THE TEAM
    Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022.

    Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.
     

    • 41 min
    Ep 70: Triumphing on TikTok with Alexis Strum- NEW SEASON

    Ep 70: Triumphing on TikTok with Alexis Strum- NEW SEASON

    Welcome to a  new season of Funny Mummies podcast and a shiny new relaunch! Still  all the same funny mummy truths, but with even more laughs, no filter and no judgement . Keep it locked in as we have some exciting Guests coming up ! To kick us off Host Hatty Ashdown& Gemma Beagley spoke to a FM fav Alexis Strum. Alexis is a creative force that has wowed audiences with her hilarious stand-up, compelling writing and even a glittering pop career, but jumping into the world of TikTok in January took her on a whirlwind journey to an audience that truly embraced her. Alexis spills all on the highs and lows of her career, the brilliance and chaos of life as a single mum over 40,  and how if you really commit to believing in yourself, anything is possible!... and a little bit of delusion always helps !
    This episode was Produced & Edited by Laura Elwood-Craig
    New photo by Karla Gowlet ( I would like to declare here Gemma Beagley did not want to be in the new publicity shots, its not me takin over , she just likes to stay a mystery )

    if you'd like to follow  our guest Alexis Strum you can find her here  on tik tok
    You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast
    Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast
    Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter
    Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter

    Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief. 

    If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod


    MORE ABOUT THE TEAM
    Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022.

    Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.
     

    • 45 min
    Treat your self like a baby- With Laura Smyth

    Treat your self like a baby- With Laura Smyth

    Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by standup (Live at the Apollo,Frankie Boyles new world order) and mum of 3 Laura Smyth. Laura has had quite the year since we last had her on the show, not just hilarious but  wise Laura takes us through how she got into the mind set to face cancer treatment,  dealing with the work / kid overwhelm ' You are what you do every day ' . Find out why you need to do a baby check list with your self next time you have a mum rage.  Not one to shy away from self appraisal and we agree, superwoman doesn't even come close . Kettle on or dinner on find time for this one x

    Laura Smyth and Michelle De Swarte New Podcast is out on BBC Sounds soon.
    Follow Laura on IG
    You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast
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    Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter
    Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter
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    If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod


    MORE ABOUT THE TEAM
    Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022.

    Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.
     


    You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast.
    Update DescriptionYou can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast
    Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast
    Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter
    Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter

    PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below :

    If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

Noseynin ,

So funny and relatable

Love this podcast. Always funny

beaglevision ,

Funny & Insightful Guests

I really look forward to the Funny Mummies podcast. It’s not preachy, it’s just sharing experiences of being a parent. They cover loads of useful topics such as friendships and childcare. Keep going!

Amy-f-b ,

Hilarious, refreshing and grounding

LOVE this podcast! So refreshing to hear the realities of parenting - the good, the bad, the ugly, and to laugh along with it all too.

As well as many light-hearted takes on various parenting moments, there are some really grounding and moving interviews and stories too. It’s been very welcome company during my mat leave.

Unpretentious, witty and perfect for pounding the pavements in the pouring rain with a pram. Be warned, it may make you snort with laughter at a passing stranger.

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