142 episodes

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a national treasure? Or whether you can help yourself with self-help? If it’s possible to get rich quick without being a dick? Or how many close family members have to die before you get a dog? With the help of celebrity guests and experts, Cally will be getting to the stories you’ve never heard before - uncovering not your normal life lessons, but some big ones nonetheless. Cally Beaton knows a thing or two about self-help, having helped herself out of a boardroom career to become a full-time comedian, just before a global pandemic. As well as finding out what makes her guests tick, she’ll be finding out what makes them laugh. Namaste Motherfuckers puts heart and humour into the worlds of work and wellbeing, with the guarantee that saving your soul has never been more fun.

Namaste Motherf**kers Cally Beaton

    • Comedy
    • 4.7 • 134 Ratings

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a national treasure? Or whether you can help yourself with self-help? If it’s possible to get rich quick without being a dick? Or how many close family members have to die before you get a dog? With the help of celebrity guests and experts, Cally will be getting to the stories you’ve never heard before - uncovering not your normal life lessons, but some big ones nonetheless. Cally Beaton knows a thing or two about self-help, having helped herself out of a boardroom career to become a full-time comedian, just before a global pandemic. As well as finding out what makes her guests tick, she’ll be finding out what makes them laugh. Namaste Motherfuckers puts heart and humour into the worlds of work and wellbeing, with the guarantee that saving your soul has never been more fun.

    Embrace the Geek with guest Susie Dent

    Embrace the Geek with guest Susie Dent

    In this episode Cally talks to Countdown Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent about etymology, phrases, feelings, love, writing, happiness, Japanese, French, hygge, memory, Maths, fame, Finland and her Twitter Words of the Day.
    Twitter @susie_dent
    Instagram: @susiedent
    Roots of Happiness book
    The Secret Lives of Words Tour
    Something Rhymes with Purple podcast
    Sean Lock’s Rectum of the Year
    More about Cally
    Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian
    Twitter: @callybeaton
    Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions
    Twitter: @podpeopleuk
    Instagram: @podpeopleuk
    Music by Jake Yapp
    Cover Art by Jaijo Design
    Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Mash Up with guest Rachel Parris

    Mash Up with guest Rachel Parris

    In this episode Cally talks to Rachel Parris about The Mash Report, deadlines, music, love, improvisation, blended families, satire, feminism, reinvention, Jane Austen, Dungeons & Dragons, teaching, dreams & having your name in lights.
    King’s Place celebrity Piano Concert in aid of Crisis UK, 3rd December 2023:
    Rachel's Instagram: @rachelsvparris and twitter @rachelparris
    Rachel’s book
    Austentatious
    Tommy’s charity
    More about Cally
    Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian
    Twitter: @callybeaton
    Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions
    Twitter: @podpeopleuk
    Instagram: @podpeopleuk
    Music by Jake Yapp
    Cover Art by Jaijo Design
    Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    An Englishman Abroad with guest Ian Moore

    An Englishman Abroad with guest Ian Moore

    In this episode Cally talks to comedian and best-selling author Ian Moore about France, writing, belonging, comedy, commuting, anger, customer service, Chinese pandas, mods, chutney, mental health, physical health and dogs.
    Twitter @IanMooreAuthor
    Instagram: @ianmooreauthor
    Ian's books and more
    Rethink Mental Illness
    Shout
    Samaritans
    Hub of hope
    My pickle
    Lion’s Barber Collective
    Tom Barber Lion’s Barber Collective NMF ep
    More about Cally
    Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian
    Twitter: @callybeaton
    Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions
    Twitter: @podpeopleuk
    Instagram: @podpeopleuk
    Music by Jake Yapp
    Cover Art by Jaijo Design
    Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    WTNMFRH (Welcome To Namaste Motherf**kers Richard Herring) with guest Richard Herring

    WTNMFRH (Welcome To Namaste Motherf**kers Richard Herring) with guest Richard Herring

    In this episode Cally talks to Richard Herring about snooker, stand-up, Stewart Lee, podcasting, procrastination, cancer, blogging, yoghurt, writer’s block, talking cock, fame, little Britain and Alan Partridge.
    Twitter: @Herring1967
    Instagram: @rkherring1967
    RHLSTP Podcast Tour
    RHLSTP Podcast
    Richard's book
    More about Cally
    Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian
    Twitter: @callybeaton
    Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions
    Twitter: @podpeopleuk
    Instagram: @podpeopleuk
    Music by Jake Yapp
    Cover Art by Jaijo Design
    Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com
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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Stroke of Genius with guest Markus Birdman

    Stroke of Genius with guest Markus Birdman

    In this episode Cally talks to comedian Markus Birdman about having two strokes, losing half his sight, going to art college, getting into stand-up, Britain’s Got Talent, onstage, online, social media, vulnerability, Christianity, and doing acid.
    Twitter: @markusbirdman
    Instagram: @markusbirdman
    More about Markus
    World Stroke Organisation
    Act FAST campaign
    More about Cally
    Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian
    Twitter: @callybeaton
    Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions
    Twitter: @podpeopleuk
    Instagram: @podpeopleuk
    Music by Jake Yapp
    Cover Art by Jaijo Design
    Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com
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    • 1 hr
    Same Again? Shaun Keaveny from Series 2

    Same Again? Shaun Keaveny from Series 2

    In this classic episode from the archive, Cally talks to presenter and podcaster Shaun Keaveny about BBC 6 Music, peaking late, turning 50, the north, the south, night shifts, Attention Deficit Disorder, drink, freelancing, crowdfunding, having kids and podcasting.
    If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers at https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste - that way you’ll never miss a show!
    Twitter: @shaunwkeaveny
    Instagram: @shaunkeaveny_
    Community Garden Radio on Patreon
    Shaun’s podcasts:
    Creative cul-de-sac
    The Line Up
    Your Place or Mine
    Hypersensitivity
    More about Cally
    Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian
    Twitter: @callybeaton
    Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions
    Twitter: @podpeopleuk
    Instagram: @podpeopleuk
    Music by Jake Yapp
    Cover Art by Jaijo Design
    Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com
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    • 1 hr 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
134 Ratings

134 Ratings

Ian Pottery ,

Namaste

One of three podcasts I am glued to, with a great host and great guests. A mix of subjects but always with humour. Recommended!

Shanks-Pony ,

An Excellent Podcast

This is full of interesting and engaging conversations, well worth your time. Highly recommended.

lovingthescript ,

Amazing podcast

Real life relatable podcast with some great guests would definitely recommend

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