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The Scummy Mummies Podcast

by Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn
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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

  • 346: Em Clarkson LIVE at Big Feastival

    October 5, 2026 · 45 min

    Which phase of raising a child is the hardest? Are any of us the kind of mum we thought we'd be? And are there any lessons women can learn from men when it comes to saying sorry? Helping us answer all these questions is the amazing Em…

  • 345: Books, being busy and Britain vs Denmark with Helen Russell

    September 21, 2026 · 41 min

    She's back! We are joined for this episode by Helen Russell, the brilliant author of The Year of Living Danishly and now a fantastic new novel.  Helen tells us why she's decided to return to her native Britain after more than a decade of…

  • 344: Just the Two of Us: Catchup & Confessions

    September 8, 2026 · 38 min

    In this episode, we celebrate the kids going back to school. Join us as we sit down for a nice cup of tea and a catchup for the first time in six weeks.  We talk about what we did on our holidays, our differing laundry strategies, and a…

  • 343: Ella Risbridger on food and writing.

    August 24, 2026 · 48 min

    What are the four things you need to be a writer? Why are we so fascinated by other people's sad stories? And what is the best way to get seeds out of a pomegranate? Answering all these questions is the wonderful Ella Risbridger!  She…

  • 342: Dick and Dom - LIVE at Camp Bestival!

    August 11, 2026 · 33 min

    It's a spectacular summer special as we hang out with the legendary and hilarious Dick and Dom! Not in da bungalow, but live on stage at the brilliant Camp Bestival!  Having been together for 30 years, they know a thing or two about being…

  • 341: Food special: George Egg on cheese, family and festivals

    July 28, 2026 · 46 min

    Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian, cook and author George Egg! He shares some of his best recipes, including the chicken dish Ellie makes every week. We discuss George's favourite comfort food and argue about the best…

  • 340: Debt, sex and shame with Andrea McLean

    July 14, 2026 · 48 min

    On this episode we have a rollercoaster of a conversation with TV legend Andrea McLean. We cover everything from the menopause to money problems, losing your home to losing your libido and more.  Andrea tells us about her latest book…

  • 339: Just the Two of Us: From Cape Town to the Arctic

    June 30, 2026 · 43 min

    It's a travel special! We sit down for a good old chinwag about our latest jaunts to the opposite ends of the world.  Helen talks about her trip to South Africa with Sports Tours International, and what it's like to run the Cape Town…