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Namaste Motherf**kers
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…
Episodes
- Namaste Motherf**kers
51: With Open Arms with guest Deborah Frances-White
In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast Deborah Frances-White about feminism, Australia, community, activism…
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50: Working Class Hero with guest Rich Wilson
In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and podcaster Rich Wilson about Northern soul, mods, vintage Vespas, Tik Tok, shoes, more shoes, mental health…
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49: The Bold, the Beautiful & the Bedi with guest Nikki Bedi
In this episode, Cally talks to TV and radio presenter Nikki Bedi about marriage, age, patriarchies, spinal injuries, film, travel, Bollywood, the Dalai Lamar…
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48: Portraits from the World of Autism with guest Mary Berridge
In this episode, Cally talks to award-winning American photographer Mary Berridge about autism, photography, books, sons, nature, nurture, Dungeons & Dragons…
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47: We Want Moore with guest Thanyia Moore
In this episode, Cally talks to comedian, actor and presenter Thanyia Moore about success, panel shows, Edinburgh debuts, writing, improvising, bullies…
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46: Etymology & Erections with guest Tom Read Wilson
In this episode, Cally talks to everyone’s favourite innuendo-led etymologist and star of Celebs Go Dating, Tom Read Wilson, about celebrity, relationships…
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45: Music and Fashion Were Always the Passion with guest Wayne Hemingway
In this episode, Cally talks to designer and co-founder of Red or Dead, Wayne Hemingway, about love, marriage, families, Burnley, Morecombe, Camden market…
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44: Twinkle Toes with guest Neil Delamere
In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Neil Delamere about comedy, dancing, voting, spray tan, Cuban heels, farting, foster dogs, mental health, home life…
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43: Happy Happy talk with guest Helen Russell
In this episode, Cally talks to journalist, speaker and best-selling author Helen Russell about happiness, sadness, life, death, parenthood, fertility, arrival…
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42: Roll Up, Roll Up, Roll Up with guest Stuart Goldsmith
In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Stuart Goldsmith and host of hit podcast ‘The Comedian’s Comedian’ about podcasting, teeth-brushing, street…
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41: All That Jazz with guest Collette Cooper
In this episode, Cally talks to actor, singer and songwriter Collette Cooper about songwriting, finding your voice, losing your voice, busking, social media…
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40: Ring the Changes with guest Paul Mccaffrey
In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Paul Mccaffrey about bands, vinyl, eyesight, babies, podcasts, comedy courses, Seann Walsh, age, acting, good gigs…
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39: Cally's Christmas Cracker
In this episode, Cally and the NMF team pull together their favourite guests' jokes of the year as well as giving you some of their own. Strap in. And hold…
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38: Radio Killed the Video Star with guest Colin Murray
In this episode, Cally talks to radio and television presenter Colin Murray about communities, red carpets, late night radio, Will Smith, sport, music, fame…
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37: Wimples, Writing and Wankers with guest Kerry Godliman
In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and actor Kerry Godliman about kids, adults, menopause, Davina, HRT, tribes, comedy, acting, America, storytelling…
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36: He Left Early with guest Louisa Young
In this episode, Cally talks to British novelist, songwriter, and journalist Louisa Young about addiction, alcoholism, rehab, love, life, food, books, writing…
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35: The Empire Strikes Back with guest Anuvab Pal
In this episode, Cally talks to screenwriter, comedian, playwright and novelist, Anuvab Pal, about death, cremation, traditions, drumming, Edinburgh shows…
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34: What’s the Story with Ballymore with guest Alison Spittle
In this episode, Cally talks to Irish writer, comedian and actor Alison Spittle about covid, radio, sex ambivalence, mental health, age, belonging, bullying…
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33: Bollocks, Badgers and Bacon Sandwiches with guest Ayesha Hazarika
In this episode, Cally talks to journalist, comedian and broadcaster and former Labour party special advisor about hair, heels, hustle, menopause, the Labour…
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32: Just Another Hole In The Wall with guest Tim McGarry
In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and actor, Tim McGarry about smoking, acting, politics, religion, stand-up, writing, law, humanism and Neil Delamere…
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31: Uncancelled with guest Seann Walsh
In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Seann Walsh, about music, running, drink, trauma, cancel culture, comedy heroes, reality tv, fame, hopes, dreams and…
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30: Animal Magic with Guest Anna Webb
In this episode, Cally talks to dog trainer, behaviourist & nutritionist, Anna Webb about dog telepathy, cats vs dogs, the countryside vs London, runner’s vs…
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29: Bish Bash Bosh with guest Thomas Skinner
In this episode, Cally talks to Apprentice star and bed entrepreneur Thomas Skinner about: pubs, fantasy football, family, market trading, reality tv…
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28: Normal Service Will Be Resumed Shortly
In this bonus episode, Cally and producer Mike look back at some of the highlights from the show so far, as well as providing some interesting podcast trivia…
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27: You Can’t Make an Omelette…with guest George Egg
In this episode Cally talks to cook and comedian George Egg about: kittens, kindness, cookery, anarchy, loaves & fishes, magic, loaves and fishes, Archaos and…
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26: Horny Muslim with guest Sadia Azmat
In this episode Cally talks to comedian, writer and host of hit BBC podcast ‘No Country For Young Women’ about: preconceptions, writing, prejudice, sex…
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25: Munro-bagging and Flat Earthers with guest Ed Byrne
In this episode Cally talks to outdoor-trekking, cat-loving stand-up comedian Ed Byrne about: horticulture, home schooling, living under a flight path…
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24: How Losing Your Job Could Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened To You with guest Eleanor Tweddell
In this episode Cally talks to coach, mentor and writer of best-selling book ‘Why Losing Your Job Could be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You’, Eleanor…
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23: Most People Are Nice with guest Danny Wallace
In this episode Cally talks to filmmaker, comedian, and writer, Danny Wallace, about: losing one’s hair, losing one’s parent, kindness, saying yes, men’s…
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22: Heckles, Heartbreak & Hometown Heroes with guest Matt Richardson
In this episode Cally talks to comedian and presenter Matt Richardson about: careers advice, worst ever gigs/heckles, fame, success, failure, impostor…
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21: Made in the UK by Nice People with guests Keith Stephenson & Mark Hampshire, founders of Mini Moderns
In this episode Cally talks to Mark and Keith of Mini Moderns – a much-loved interiors brand specialising in pattern with a story and known, among other…
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20: New York, New York – It’s a Wonderful Town with guest Dave Bernath
In this episode Cally talks to TV and digital media guru Dave Bernath about: Saturday Night Live, lockdown in New York, Netflix, Comedy Central, 9/11…
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19: Do Anything You Wanna Do with guest Maisie Adam
In this episode Cally talks to comedian Maisie Adam about: life decisions, auditions, acting, comedy, first jobs, burger vans, epilepsy and ice creams…
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18: Watching the Detectives with guest Mark Billingham
In this episode Cally talks to crime writer Mark Billingham, about writing, fans, zoom life, reviews, crowd-pleasing, Elvis Costello, showing off, personality…
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17: Some Stereotypes I Can Live With with guest Stephen K Amos
In this episode Cally talks to comedian, TV and radio personality, Stephen K Amos, about friendship, family, age, loss, inspirational teachers, Twitter, race…
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16: They Fuck You Up, Your Mum & Dad with guest Serena Gordon
In this episode Cally talks to founder of the Hoffman Process UK and Bond co-star, Serena Gordon, about childhood, reinvention, wellbeing, teenage pin-ups…
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15: Love in the Time of Covid with guests Geoff Lloyd & Sara Barron
In this episode Cally talks to comedy’s favourite couple, Sara Barron & Geoff Lloyd, about parenting, parents, fertility, compatability, mid-life crises…
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14: 50 Reasons Not To Kill Your Mammy with guest Baz Ashmawy
In this episode Cally talks to Irish TV & Radio personality, Baz Ashmawy, about: Mammies, Daddies, kiddies, being fellow adrenaline junkies, nearly dying…
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13: Bonus Pride with guest Leila Navabi
In this special bonus Pride episode of the podcast, Cally talks to writer, comedian, producer, host and actor, Leila Navabi, at a virtual event hosted by…
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12: Nourishment: Sisterhood, Stomach & Soul with guest Jess Fostekew
In this episode Cally talks to award-winning comedian, actor, podcaster and writer, Jess Fostekew about: success, failure, parenting, love, emotions, women…
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11: The Importance of Getting Fired with guest John Lloyd
In this episode Cally talks to legendary comedy producer, presenter and writer, John Lloyd, whose credits include: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Not…
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10: Life Lessons From the Labour Party with guest Matt Forde
In this episode Cally talks to comedian, satirist, writer, and presenter, Matt Forde, about his time in the labour party, leadership, comedy, the Blair years…
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9: I’m Not Disabled, I’m Rosie with guest Rosie Jones
In the first episode of Series Two, Cally talks to comedian, actor, writer and author, Rosie Jones, about fame, bananas, mother love, disability, stereotypes…
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8: Fight, Flight and Feminism with guest Sophie Walker
In this episode Cally talks to author, political activist, journalist and founding leader of the Women's Equality Party, Sophie Walker about impostor syndrome…
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7: From Right On to Right Wing with guest Geoff Norcott
In this episode Cally talks with comedian, writer and political commentator, Geoff Norcott about an eclectic range of things, including: Jeremy Clarkson, Aldi…
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6: There’s No Such Thing as a Fish Out of Water with guest Dan Schreiber
In this episode Cally talks with writer, comedian, presenter, producer, QI elf and co-host of hit podcast ‘no such thing as a fish’, Dan Schreiber, about weird…
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5: Why You Can Never Spend Too Much Time Watching Television with guest Richard Osman
In this episode Cally talks with TV producer, presenter of Pointless and House of Games and now best-selling author, Richard Osman about: intelligence, Boris…
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4: The Importance of Dying, On-and Off-Stage with guest Emily Dean
In this episode Cally talks with writer, presenter, TV producer and podcaster Emily Dean about: childhood, grief, being single, famous friends and of course…
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3: Dead Dogs, Poetry & Policemen with guest Arthur Smith
Cally talks with Arthur about wide-ranging topics, including: poetry, bobby on the beat Dads, conspiracy theories, Van Gogh, Leonard Cohen, the North/South…
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2: American & unf*ckable with guest Desiree Burch
Cally gets under the skin of sex workers and talks with Desiree about everything from ancestry, to love, to lockdown dating, to meditation, to body image, to…
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1: Can You Help Yourself With Self Help with guest Oliver Burkeman
Cally talks with Oliver about wide-ranging topics, including: silent meditation retreats, goal-free living, writing ‘this column will change your life’ for The…
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