The Scummy Mummies Podcast

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn
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A comedy chat show for less-than-perfect parents. Hosted by comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn and featuring guest parenting experts, comedians and authors. The podcast covers the big issues affecting modern parents - from fish fingers to farting, to play-dates and pelvic floors. Expect frank and funny chat as well as wine, laughter and sophisticated boob jokes. Check out our Scummy Mummies Blog and dates for our Live Comedy Shows - www.scummymummies.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 331: Cariad Lloyd on grief, writing, and problematic face painting

    10H AGO

    331: Cariad Lloyd on grief, writing, and problematic face painting

    Our guest for this episode is the brilliant comedian Cariad Lloyd!  We talk about her award-winning podcast, Griefcast, and why she decided to stop making it after seven years. We discuss helping a friend through grief - is it ever too late to offer support? What's the best way to handle tricky times like Mother's Day? And why is death sometimes so bloody funny?  Cariad shares what it was like to have a baby four days into the first lockdown, and why she's moved into writing children's books. We talk about her fantastic picture book, Where Did She Go?, and festive adventure Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish. They're both out now.  There's also some chat about Austentatious, the Jane Austen improv show Cariad appears in. And Helen tells us a thing about audiobooks that blows our minds.  As always we finish with Scummy Mummy Confessions - this time involving an unrelaxing bath, a feral child, and Ellie's husband's worst birthday ever.  For more from Cariad visit cariadlloyd.com and follow her on Instagram @cariadlloyd. Dates and tickets for Austentatious are available via austentatiousimpro.com. We are now on tour! See you soon Kent, Manchester, Newbury, Cambridge, Stratford and South Norwood! Then we're visiting all sorts of venues all over the country right up till 2027. Yes, INCLUDING NORWICH! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets.  WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY!     We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.   Thank you for listening!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  2. 330: Confessions special: cats, gynaecologists, and Sky broadband engineers

    FEB 24

    330: Confessions special: cats, gynaecologists, and Sky broadband engineers

    It's just the two of us as we sit down with some of the funniest and filthiest audience confessions from our live show. This is the stuff you just couldn't make up... Tune in to hear all sorts of tales about badly behaved teachers, a wrongfully accused cat, a hoovering accident and more...  Huge thanks to everyone who has shared their hilarious stories with us, and to everyone who has been to our shows and heard them live. Our Hot Mess tour is running right up until Christmas - Hertford this week, Scotland next week, and then everywhere from Norwich to Northern Ireland! Go to scummymummies.com for dates and reasonably priced tickets.  Thank you for listening!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  3. 329: How to stop feeling so bloody old with Kate Rowe-Ham

    FEB 10

    329: How to stop feeling so bloody old with Kate Rowe-Ham

    What are the top three things we should be doing for our health as we get older? How can we help ourselves through the menopause? And is it OK to eat Minstrels for breakfast? Helping us to answer all these questions is fitness expert Kate Rowe-Ham!  She tells us all about her new book, The Longevity Solution: 21 Days to Health, Strength, and Vitality. We discuss why we might need to change our strategies for things like exercise and fasting as we age, and how to track improvements. Kate discusses her views on supplements, nutrition, and the importance of community, and we find out how much you can really achieve in just three weeks.  Of course we end with some Scummy Mummy Confessions - this time involving a WhatsApp snafu, an embarrassing moment in a Premier Inn corridor, and a cameo from a special guest.  Follow Kate on Instagram @katerh_fitness. Her book is out now!  We are back on tour in 2026! Many venues are already selling out so get in quick!  See you soon Northampton, Cirencester and Hertford. In March it's Manchester, Kent and our SCOTTISH TOUR! Hello Edinburgh, Dundee, and Glasgow! Then we're visiting all sorts of venues all over the country right up till 2027. Yes, INCLUDING NORWICH! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets.  WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY!     We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.   Thank you for listening!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  4. 328: Fay Reid on the menopause, not having kids, and getting strong

    JAN 27

    328: Fay Reid on the menopause, not having kids, and getting strong

    Our guest for this episode is the brilliant and hilarious Fay Reid, known on Instagram as @9to5menopause. We talk about her experience of entering perimenopause at 45. She discusses the stigma that she feels exists within the Black community around the topic, how she built up the courage to speak out, and what happened when she did.  Fay also tells us about her attempts to have a child, and the grief and acceptance that followed. She shares the top three things she wishes she'd known at the start of her journey, and reveals the benefits of being menopausal - yes, there are some! There's a bit of chat about strength training, and of course, we end with Scummy Mummy Confessions.  Follow Fay @9to5menopause and visit fayreid.com for more.  We are back on tour in 2026! Many venues are already selling out so get in quick!  See you soon Hexham, Alnwick, and Darlington. In February we're coming to Northampton, Cirencester and Hertford.  Then in March it's Manchester, Kent and our SCOTTISH TOUR! See you soon Edinburgh, Dundee, and Glasgow! WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY!     We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.   Thank you for listening!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  5. 327: Tim Dowling on marriage, ageing, WhatsApp and goose barnacles

    JAN 13

    327: Tim Dowling on marriage, ageing, WhatsApp and goose barnacles

    How do you stay married for 33 years? What's it like to live with your kids when they're adults? And what's the best thing about being over 60? Answering all these questions is hilarious Guardian columnist Tim Dowling!  It's been a decade since Tim was last on the podcast, so we have a bit of a catchup, and are pleased to learn both his marriage and tortoise are still thriving.  We discuss WhatsApp etiquette, and why young people think we're doing email all wrong. Tim tells us about performing with his band, Police Dog Hogan, at Glastonbury, and what it's like to open for the ZingZillas.  We round off with some excellent Scummy Mummy Confessions involving work experience, fish, and dribbling.  Tim's books, How to be a Husband and Dad You Suck, are out now. For Police Dog Hogan tour dates check out pdhogan.com. This podcast is sponsored by KatKin. Helen recently switched her beloved cats, Fozzie and Tigger, to this food, and they absolutely love it! The discount code SCUMMYMUMMIES50 will get you 50% off your first order - just go to katkin.com.  We are back on tour in 2026! Many venues are already selling out so get in quick!  See you soon Rotherham, Winchester, Hexham, Alnwick, Darlington and Hornchurch. In February we're coming to Northampton, Cirencester in Hertford.  Then in March it's Manchester, Kent and our SCOTTISH TOUR! See you soon Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, and this year - ARBROATH!  WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY!     We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.   Thank you for listening!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  6. 326: Steph Douglas on business, anxiety, and ferry sex

    12/31/2025

    326: Steph Douglas on business, anxiety, and ferry sex

    She's back! The star of our most downloaded podcast ep returns for a big old chat about all sorts of things.  We talk about how far she's come since starting her business, Don't Buy Her Flowers, and what it's like to sell a company you started from scratch.  There's some debate about what's harder - the toddler years or the teenage phase? Steph discusses coping with anxiety, Ellie talks about dealing with the guilt of needing help, and Helen reveals what helped her get over her fear of flying.  Of course we finish off with some Scummy Mummy Confessions, this time involving Seinfeld, grey pubes, and sex on a ferry.  You can follow Stephanie @steph_dontbuyherflowers.  And you can come and see us on tour in 2026! This month's shows in Rotherham, Winchester, Hexham, Alnwick, Darlington and Hornchurch are nearly SOLD OUT, so get in quick.   In February we're coming to Northampton, Cirencester in Hertford. Then in March it's Manchester, Kent and our SCOTTISH TOUR! See you soon Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, and this year - ARBROATH!  WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY!     We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.   Thank you for listening!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  7. 325: Xmas Special - When the Ham Man Brings the Ham

    12/15/2025

    325: Xmas Special - When the Ham Man Brings the Ham

    Oh God. Time for some loud swearing, heavy drinking, and ludicrous conversations about nothing of any note - it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Special!  This year we have an argument about bodily fluids, and Steve shares his novel alternative to having a vasectomy. We talk about our favourite and least favourite shows of the year. There's a world exclusive book announcement, and Ellie reveals a secret she's been keeping from Jessie since August.  Of course, it wouldn't be Christmas without our stupid traditions - Linda Chat, gifts no one wants, and we find out if Jessie has a new job. Then it's time for the most controversial Ham Review of all time. Here's the recipe that won this year (or did it?): @gidsgids We finish with a bumper crop of Scummy Mummy Confessions, and share our hopes and dreams for 2026.  Thank you so much for listening, especially if you're one of those people who's listened to these nonsensical Christmas specials for over a decade now. This one's for you.  Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!  Love E&H x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  8. 324: How to have a vasectomy with Sam Pamphilon

    12/03/2025

    324: How to have a vasectomy with Sam Pamphilon

    Vasectomies, pornography, dick jokes and poo logistics - we cover it all with the help of hilarious comedian and actor, Sam Pamphilon!  Sam tells us all about what it was like to have the snip, in graphic detail. We hear about the brilliant short film he recently starred in - The Man That I Wave At. And we discuss the sketch we tried out that was so filthy it never made it into the main Scummy Mummies show.  Of course we finish with some confessions, involving language barriers, removal men, and a big old Dad Fail.  IT'S TIIIIME! This week's shows in Chipping Norton are SOLD OUT. But you can come and see us in Chelmsford, Guildford, or Norwich. And we're touring our Hot Mess show throughout 2026 - go to scummymummies.com for dates and links. Tickets make great Christmas gifts, and if you email us info@scummymummies.com, we'll do a personalised video message for the recipient!  WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY!     We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.   Thank you for listening!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
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About

A comedy chat show for less-than-perfect parents. Hosted by comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn and featuring guest parenting experts, comedians and authors. The podcast covers the big issues affecting modern parents - from fish fingers to farting, to play-dates and pelvic floors. Expect frank and funny chat as well as wine, laughter and sophisticated boob jokes. Check out our Scummy Mummies Blog and dates for our Live Comedy Shows - www.scummymummies.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    338
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn
  • Show Website
    The Scummy Mummies Podcast

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