Namaste Motherf**kers

In this episode, Cally talks to Glasshouse project co-founder Kali Hamerton-Stove and Netti, one of the first female prisoners to successfully come through the programme, about justice, prison, women, children, nature, nurture, stereotyping, mental health, reoffending, hope, love and second chances. Instagram: @theglasshousebotanics The Glasshouse The Samaritans More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Cally and producer Mike celebrate ten of the very best women of a certain age to have graced the podcast with their presence: Kirsty Wark, Miriam Margolyes, Jenny Eclair, Helen Lederer, Sally Phillips, Philippa Perry, Deborah Meaden, Jackie Morris, Susie Dent and Esther Rantzen. Follow Namaste Motherfuckers now and go listen to those episodes in full! More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to British Paralympian Ellie Robinson about early success, winning gold, mental health, fear of failure, reinvention, history, parents, books, wellbeing and her love of the Dutch. Instagram: @ellierobinsongb Ellie’s books Ellie’s joke pick – John Fealy talking about the Dutch Albert Heijn supermarket Ellie's viral moment More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Jeff Innocent about age, reinvention, family, Davina McCall, comedy, criminality, technology, social mobility, social media, education and subverting stereotypes. Instagram: @jeffinnocentofficial TikTok: @jeffinnocentcomedy More about Jeff More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian, author and illustrator Olaf Falafel about cheese, truth, reinvention, illustration, ideas, plagiarism, creativity, school, jokes, social media, ageing and farts. Instagram: @olaffalafel Tik Tok: @olaffalafel Olaf’s books and more Olaf makes Trump out of a whoopee cushions & a croissant Olaf’s A-ha spoof More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Tom Ward about fatherhood, babies, siblings, Edinburgh, gigging, improv, growing up, drinking, religion, charity shops and being poisoned. Instagram: @tomwardcomedian Tom’s tour dates Tom on Live at the Apollo Tom’s Sports Direct clip More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to TV and radio presenter Nikki Bedi about marriage, age, patriarchies, spinal injuries, film, travel, Bollywood, the Dalai Lamar, Bond movies, the Pope, Othello, the Bold & the Beautiful, being cancelled, Mumbai, LA and Saturday Live. More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the NMF archive, Cally talks to impressionist, actor, comedian and pianist Alistair McGowan about reinvention, age, cheese, theatre, leaving London, classical music, impressions, Ireland, India, travel, break-ups and kebabs. The Piano Album Ludlow piano festival Whiplash movie trailer The Piano on Channel 4 Charlotte Page sings Losing My Mind More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Louise Minchin about BBC Breakfast, adrenaline, news, sleep, endurance sports, female icons, crime writing, dog walking, reality TV, equal pay and reinvention. Instagram: @louiseminchin Twitter: @louiseminchin TikTok: @louiseminchinofficial Isolation Island book More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to illustrator and writer Jackie Morris about The Lost Words, The Lost Spells, Spell Songs, seals, stones, art, music, folklore, time, trees, birds, nature, beauty, sugar and poetry. Twitter: @JackieMorrisArt Instagram: @jackiemorrisartist More about Jackie Unbounders (independent crowdfunding publisher): Twitter: @Unbounders Instagram: @Unbounders TikTok: @Unbounders Threads: @Unbounders Preorder Wild Folk book here Mererid Hopwood book More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Paul Sinha about The Chase, quizzing, family, comedy, love, medicine, sexuality, imposter syndrome, heckles, gambling, dreams, heart attacks and Parkinson’s Disease. Twitter: @paulybengali Instragram: @paulsinhacomedian_official Paul’s book One Sinha Lifetime More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Sir Grayson Perry about art, beauty, craft, dresses, masculinity, fame, money, marriage, kids, therapy, ambition, dreams, fetishes and class. Instagram: @alanmeasles Current and upcoming exhibitions: Lakeside Arts Pitzhanger Charleston Sir Grayson Perry on Desert Island Discs More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Krishnan Guru-Murthy about politicians, fame, Strictly, dads, kids, Oxford, regrets, career changes, interviewing Jimmy Saville, weight loss and daring to dream. Instagram: @krishgm Twitter: @krishgm Krishnan interviewing Jimmy Saville Cally’s Namaste Motherf**king Auddy interview More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally's guests are Esther Rantzen and her daughter Rebecca Wilcox on mums, daughters, fame, families, assisted dying, campaigning, Gogglebox, elocution, loneliness, philanthropy and legacy. Instagram: @soverybecca Childline Silverline Campaign for Dignity in Dying BBC Morning Live More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to radio and television presenter Colin Murray about communities, red carpets, late night radio, Will Smith, sport, music, fame, Ronnie Wood, how to get a good interview, Adele, curb your enthusiasm, snooker, Jimmy White, secrets, the BBC and social media. Watch Colin not wade into debates on Twitter @ColinMurray or his six or seven photos on Instagram @mrcolinmurray or listen to him on BBC Radio 5 Live A chicken with its head cut off - Magnetic Fields Curb Your Enthusiasm – Bad Middling More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archvie, Cally talks with TV producer, presenter of Pointless and House of Games and now best-selling author, Richard Osman about: intelligence, Boris Johnson, turning 50, being stared at, middle life crises, stereotypes, belonging, Twitter, fathers, mothers, gender, testosterone, toilet seat weeing, vulnerability, impostor syndrome, writing, life, death and the big questions. Follow Richard: Twitter: @richardosman Instagram: @misterosman Buy The Thursday Night Murder Club Keeping up with Kattashians- Icelandic reality tv show Judd Apatow’s ‘9 secrets to writing stand-up comedy’ Save Live Comedy AND… Look out for the John Lloyd episode referred to in the interview - out in June! For more about Cally visit her website Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to The Reverend Kate Bottley about Gogglebox, flash mobs, fame, faith, births & deaths, tits & teeth, religion, atheism, jokes, vocations and vicaring. Instagram: @revkatebottley Kate’s book Have a Little Faith More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Sally-Anne Hayward about school, comedy, men, rebelling, storytelling, sexism, showbiz parents, break-ups, good gigs, bad gigs, serendipity, situationships, traveling and change. Instagram: @SallyAnneComedy Twitter: @SallyAnneComedy Tik Tok: @SallyAnneComedy Threads: @SallyAnneComedy Facebook: Sally-Anne’s website & tour dates Spit or Swallow podcast More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Bargain Hunt’s Ben Cooper about antiques, country life, Bargain Hunt, music, being recognised, Alistair McGowan, quilting, AA Milne, Tolkien, unexpected finds and getting uncomfortable. Instagram: @bencjcooper The Secondhand Warehouse, Leominster Three Choirs Festival Headway Worcestershire charity More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to 'ADHD Love' couple Roxanne and Richard Pink about addiction, recovery, neurodiversity, love, music, reinvention, vulnerability, criticism, stereotypes and second chances. Official ADHD Love website Instagram: @adhd_love_ Threads: @adhd_love_ Small Talk book Rox’s music: @its_r_o_r_y Samaritans Hub of hope My pickle Shout More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the NMF archive, Cally talks to Philippa Perry about Grayson’s Art Club, therapy, attachment styles, sex, love, marriage, blended families, significant others, parenting, dogs, cats and her agony aunt column for the Observer. Twitter: @Philippa_Perry Instagram: @kevinkittycat Philippa’s art Philippa’s books Cally’s Observer review The book How to talk so kids will listen More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that she's left Newsnight after a 30 year career, in this classic episode from the NMF archive, Cally talks to broadcaster and writer Kirsty Wark about Margaret Thatcher, Vivienne Westwood, the island of Arran, pregnancy, wild weeing, sleeper trains, snoring, fears, shopping, empty nest, menopause, novel writing, love language, cocktails, female role models and the Queen’s funeral. Twitter: @KirstyWark Instagram: @kirsty_wark_ Kirsty’s books Fortunately podcast with Kirsty as guest La Fetiche clothing More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Miriam Margolyes about swearing, ageing, acting, education, family, luck, love, bodies, the election, Cambridge, cunnilingus and Charles Dickens. Miriam’s Edinburgh show Book ‘Oh Miriam’ More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Ali Woods about Dads, dogs, comedy sketches, jokes, creativity, mental health, social media, stoicism, hopes, dreams, reinvention and being ginger. Instagram: @aliwoodsgigs Tiktok: @aliwoodsgigs Ali’s gigs Ali’s Edinburgh show ‘At The Moment’ More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to actor and comedian Anna Akana about Los Angeles, Margaret Cho, family, comedy, movies, stalkers, YouTubers, Hollywood auditions, falling down and standing up. Instagram: @annaakana Twitter: @annaakana YouTube: @annaakana TikTok: @annaakana More about Anna Anna’s Edinburgh show ‘It Gets Darker’ Samaritans Hub of hope website My pickle website Give Us A Shout website Baton of Hope website More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Ian Stone about writing, football, comedy, parents, the 70’s, David Baddiel, Matt Lucas, The Jam, India, hitchhiking, reinvention, love and life. Twitter: @iandstone Instagram: @ianstonecomedy Ian’s tour, book, podcast and more More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to entrepreneur and real-life Dragon Deborah Meaden about nature, animals, balance, business, boots, suits, bingo calling, Butlins, single mums, family businesses, Dragon’s Den, Desert Island Discs, Strictly, money, mistakes, ethical investments and the legendary elephant, Mountain Bull. Twitter: @DeborahMeaden Instagram: @deborahmeaden Deborah's website Deborah on Desert island Discs Big Green Money Show Tusk Concrete Cowboy More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the NMF Archive, Cally talks to Reverend Richard Coles about piano playing, ageing, emoting, love, faith, desire, losing his long-term partner David, grief, private education, coming out, The Communards, sitting in the front of planes, Strictly, social mobility, addiction, and his beloved sausage dogs Pongo and Daisy. Twitter: @RevRichardColes Instagram: @rkrcoles Richard’s booksGriefcast with Cariad Lloyd Namaste Motherf**kers with guest Louisa Young More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Toni Tone about heartbreak, reinvention, age, vulnerability, writing, spirituality, patriarchy, community, trolls, social media and lessons on love. Twitter: @t0nit0ne Instagram: @t0nit0ne More about Toni & her books More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Hannah George and Taylor Glenn about crime, podcasting, psychotherapy, self-esteem, writing, detectives, Sandi Toksvig, improv, mortality, team work and babies. Instagram: @drunkwomensolvingcrime @taylorglenncomedy @hannahmarygeorge Drunk Women Solving Crime podcast Dunning Kruger effect: definition The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate by Peter Wohlleben More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Dr Benji Waterhouse about his book ‘You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here’, families, mental health, the NHS, comedy, psychiatry, relationships, privilege, inequality, hopelessness, hope and love. Twitter: @doctor_benji Instagram: @doctor_benjis His book ‘You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here’ If you need help try Samaritans or Hub of Hope or My Pickle or GiveUsAShout or Lion’s Barber Collective Tom Chapman Lion’s Barber Collective founder NMF ep More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the NMF Archvie, Cally talks to outdoor-trekking, cat-loving stand-up comedian Ed Byrne about: horticulture, home schooling, living under a flight path, pandemic-aged tour material, zookeeping, conspiracy theories, science, humanism, being angry, the great outdoors and his current tour. Twitter: @MrEdByrne Instagram: @mredbyrne Check his tour dates here Watch Ed Venturing Bill Hicks Revelations 1992 Netflix Behind the Curve More about Humanist UK Camp Quest Larry Miller’s 5 Levels of Drinking More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Matt Forde about his cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery, hope, rehabilitation, luck, comedy, friendship, politics, love and poo. Twitter: @mattforde Matt’s website Chordoma Foundation Donate to Matt’s hospital RNOH Macmillan Cancer Support Cancer Research UK 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 Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Viv Groskop about impostor syndrome, women in comedy, public speaking, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, motherhood, misogyny, languages, Russian poisonings, redundancy, Ukraine and doing 100 gigs in 100 days. Twitter: @vivgroskop Instagram: @vivgroskop Viv’s New Book - One Ukrainian Summer How To Own The Room podcast Viv’s other stuff 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 Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Alistair Brownlee about triathlons, travel, training, endurance, recovery, well-being, brothers, physiology, psychology, nature, nurture, nerves, pain and life-changing decisions. Twitter: @AliBrownleetri Instagram: @alistair.brownlee Alistair’s book, Relentless The Brownlee Foundation T100 Triathlon World Tour 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 Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Helen Lederer about comedy, television, shoplifting, vintage scarves, drama school, belonging, authenticity, anxiety, single parenting, Ben Elton, Billy Connolly, Big Brother and her memoir ‘Not That I’m Bitter’. Twitter: @helenlederer Instagram: @helenlederer Helen’s Memoir, Not That I’m Bitter Link to Helen's blog Link to CWIP 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 Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the NMF archive, Cally talks to broadcaster, writer and comedian Jon Holmes about sheds, stag weekends, fails, firings, fabrications, faxes, mix tapes, origin stories, analogue vs. digital, courage, adoption, rejection, adventures and mountain gorillas. 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! Instagram @jonholmes1 Twitter: @jonholmes1 Jon’s website Baby ‘still face’ experiment Theroux the Keyhole by Louis Theroux More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to award-winning American photographer Mary Berridge about autism, photography, books, sons, nature, nurture, Dungeons & Dragons, reality, fantasy, HIV, insiders, outsiders, languages, Emily Dickinson, equine therapy, anti vaxxers and her book ‘Visible Spectrum: Portraits from the World of Autism’. Instagram: @mary.berridge Mary's website Visible Spectrum book Wedding portrait Songs of the gorilla nation book Asperger’s Are Us film More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As it's World Down Syndrome Day, Cally talks to Sally Phillips about children, neurodiversity, special interests, football, bonobo apes, gender, advocacy, fame, resilience, freedom, Bridget Jones, Veep, fake weddings and vulnerability. Instagram: @sallysmack Twitter: @sallyephillips National Autistic Society BBC documentary A World Without Down’s Syndrome Jam & Jerusalem Cally & Sally on The Museum of Curiosity Bitch by Lucy Cooke More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Dr Helen Fry about war, espionage, women in intelligence, secrets, revelations, Edith Cavell, Winston Churchill, interrogation, knitting, veterans, assassins’ pens, Sir David Jason, Cambridge spies and secret listeners. Twitter: @drhelenfry Instagram: @drhelenfry Helen’s books and contact More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Omid Djalili about comedy, conflict, censorship, free speech, hope, Sean Lock, spirituality, laughter, Whoopi Goldberg, Mamma Mia, Russell Crowe, Freddie Mercury, controversy, world peace and his new tour show Namaste! Twitter: @omid9 Instagram: @omiddjalili Omid’s Tour Omid on Live at the Apollo The Four Agreements book More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Joe Wilkinson and David Earl about starting out, auditions, Ricky Gervais, zoos, Devon, BAFTAs, Judy Garland, Liza Minelli, faulty WiFi, squeaky chairs, taking risks, turning 50, compliments, marathon running, jokes and Valentine’s Day. CHATABIX podcast and on YouTube Twitter account Instagram account Chatabix Valentine’s episode (song at end!) What’s Upset You Now More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Bryony Gordon about control, addiction, recovery, deadlines, OCD, books, mental health, Prince Harry, binge eating, marathon running, womanhood, Quavers and cocaine. Instagram: @bryonygordon Bryony’s books Mad World Podcast with Prince Harry Hoovering podcast with Jess Fostekew More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Bobby Mair about adoption, borderline personality disorder, parenting, babies, addiction, ADHD, being attacked on stage, comedy, mental health, savants, Doug Stanhope, Bill Burr and Jerry Sadowitz. Twitter: @BobbyMair Instagram: @bobbymaircomedian Bobby’s sparse website More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Edith Bowman about films, dreams, imposter syndrome, loneliness, MTV, the moon, manifestations, fame, radio, finding your voice, knock-backs, soundtracks, Clooney, Spielberg, Sorcese and Mariah Carey.  Twitter: @edibow Instagram: @edibow Edith’s Soundtracking podcast More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Charlie Higson about: James Bond, The Fast Show, hustles, university, Paul Whitehouse, Harry Enfield, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, punk, Thatcher, creativity, Dad’s Army, sons, brothers and writing. Twitter: @monstroso Instagram: @higsonmonstroso An Evening With The Fast Show 2024 live dates: Charlie's books and more More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Jason Byrne about: divorce, vasectomies, skydiving, comedy, collapsed lungs, colonoscopies, morphine, heroin, Jim’ll Fix It, glow ups, glasses, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dads, gene pools, failed auditions and name dropping. Twitter: @thejasonbyrne Instagram: @thejasonbyrne Jason’s website More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Robin Ince about: Infinite Monkey Cage, Cosmic Shambles, books, autism, Dads, counter culture, failure, perfectionism, anxiety, therapy, money, freedom, synchronicity, science, comedy and happiness. Twitter: @robinince Instagram: @robinince1969 Robin’s website I’m a Joke and So Are You book When The Body Says No book Stranger Than We Can Imagine book 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! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite promising a new episode this week, Producer Mike jumps in to explain (rather lamely) why Series 6 will start next week and takes the opportunity to shamelessly plug the back catalogue. 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! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To round out 2023 Namaste Motherfuckers brings you the Top Ten of Life Advice as given by just some of our guests this year including Deborah Meaddon, Kirsty Wark, Al Murray, Richard Herring and more. 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! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Christmas classics become a franchise and so this episode is our third annual Christmas Cracker. Despite it being a question that most guests moan about, and worryingly, most comedians try to cop out with 'I'm not good at telling jokes,' Cally persevered with it in 2023 and here are just some of our favourites including guests like Deborah Meadon, Kirsty Wark, Rev Richard Coles, Mark Steel, Al Murray, Phillipa Perry and more. 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! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To whet your appetite for our third annual Christmas Cracker, we re-gift 2022's show featuring jokes from Shaun Keaveny, the QI Elves, Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, and more! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic from the NMF archive, Cally talks to comedian and actor Kerry Godliman about kids, adults, menopause, Davina, HRT, tribes, comedy, acting, America, storytelling, writing, performing, yoga, mindfulness, hypnobirthing, Pilates, radical self-compassion, India, Generation X, wimples and farting in front of Colin Firth. Follow Kerry on TWITTER: @KerryAGodliman and INSTAGRAM: @kerrygodliman Tickets for Kerry’s Bosh tour Kerry’s Memory Lane podcast Dr Louisa Newson Menopause: All you need to know in one concise manual Elephant in the valley study Gloria Steinem Revolution from Within NLP Yoga with Adriene Tara Brach Louisa Young You Left Early Louisa Young Namaste Motherfuckers More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Freddy McConnell about giving birth as a transgender man, communal living, activism, masculinity, the gender recognition act, homesickness, travel, parenting, stereotypes and neurodiversity. Twitter: @freddymcconnell Instagram: @freddy.mcconnell Freddy’s website Watch Transnational Watch Seahorse documentary NMF live at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To say 'Get Well Soon, Mark' to our friend, Mark Steel, who recently announced he's undergoing treatment for throat cancer, we bring you this classic from the NMF Archive. In this episode Cally talks to Mark Steel about comedy, podcasting, music, kids, nostalgia, south London, showbiz scandals, drugs, Dictionary Corner, Jim’ll fix it & the story of his adoption and birth parents. Twitter: @mrmarksteel Instagram: @marksteel7 Mark’s tour What The F*ck is Going On podcast Who Do I Think I am? on Audible More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to actor, comedian and star of ‘Mum videos’ about hair, no hair, wigs, Mums, going viral, algorithms, Little Britain, Vanessa Feltz, people watching, sitcoms, psychics, perfectionism, triumphs and trolls. Instagram: @RichardFranksComedy Tik Tok: @Richard FranksComedy Richard’s Work In Progress at the Frog & Bucket: Two psychics on a date Broad city Mark Simmons NMF live at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Tracy Edwards about sailing, sexism, survival, seasickness, bad cooking, falling down, standing up, rebellion, education, Whoopi Goldberg and challenging the status quo. Twitter: @TracyEdwardsMBE Instagram: @tracyedwardsmbe The Maiden Factor website or Instagram or Twitter or Facebook Watch Maiden on Apple TV Greenpeace Wide mouthed frog gag Young gymnast at centre of racism row 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Al Murray about drums, kids, vasectomies, Brexit, the pub landlord, boarding school, artificial intelligence, Harry Hill and the Second World War. Twitter: @almurray Instagram: @thealmurray Al’s books/tour/stuff Crown Jewels What’s that Lady Doing by Lou Sanders The largest drum kit in the world 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to one of the world's leading criminologists - Professor Matt Williams - about hate, prejudice, hope, reinvention, homophobia, shame, empathy, radicalisation, rehabilitation, AI, trolls, Trump, Andrew Tate and the Mo Salah Liverpool football club effect. Twitter: @MattLWilliams Matt’s Book – The Science of Hate HateLab 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to strangers on the bridge, Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn, about the January morning in 2008 when Jonny, then 20, stood on Waterloo Bridge, about to jump when a stranger, Neil, saw his distress & stopped to talk with him – a decision that saved his life. There is talk of suicide and suicide prevention during this episode so below we have compiled resources for you to turn to if you are affected by anything in the show. Above all, it is a conversation of hope. Twitter: @neillaybourn Instagram: @mrjonnybenjamin Watch Stranger On The Bridge on Channel 4 Jonny’s charity Neil’s consultancy Campaign Against Living Miserably CALM Rethink Mental Illness 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the archive, Cally talks to comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons about alopecia, running, mindfulness, menopause, childhood, going grey, anxiety, TV formats, paddle boarding, diving, survival and wild-pooing. 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: @zoelyons Instagram: @zoelyonscomedy Zoe’s website & tour dates My Octopus Teacher on Netflix More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this All Killer No Filler episode from the archive, Cally talks to Research Psychologist and best-selling author Dr Kevin Dutton about survival, serial killers, lawbreakers, dealmakers, nature, nurture, fight, flight, psychopaths, sociopaths, narcissists & Donald Trump. 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: @TheRealDrKev Instagram: @TheRealDrKev More about Dr Kevin Dutton Podcast Link (to Psycho Schizo Espresso w/Bruce Dickinson): The Naked Jape by Jimmy Carr More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another classic from the NMF Archive, Cally talks to British novelist, songwriter, and journalist Louisa Young about addiction, alcoholism, rehab, love, life, food, books, writing, music, creativity, mothers, daughters and her memoir: ‘You Left Early’. TWITTER: @rileypurefoy INSTAGRAM: @louisalouisayoung Louisa's memoir You Left Early And novel Lion Boy Anne Brontë’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall The Hoovering podcast Another Round Action on Addiction, Clouds House Alcoholics Anonymous More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic from the archive, Cally talks to filmmaker, comedian, and writer, Danny Wallace, about: losing one’s hair, losing one’s parent, kindness, saying yes, men’s bodies, awkward moments, techniques for trolls, the mighty Boosch, and homeschooling during a pandemic. Instagram: @dannywallace Twitter: @dannywallace Books Assembly The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey The moth joke Norm Macdonald For more about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic from the Namaste Motherfucking Archive to kick off our summer break, Cally talks to comedian Angela Barnes about marriage, name changes, coughing, more coughing, first dates, looks, starting out, Dads, comedy, depression, belonging, role models, winning, losing, The Young One’s, Phil Jerrod, dogs and her recent ADHD diagnosis. Twitter: @AngelaBarnes Insta: @angela_barnesy Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy by Steve Mann More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Paul Chowdhry about starting out, working out, selling out, class, dogs, joke theft, Lenny Kravitz, Philip Schofield, being an extra, getting recognised, algorithms, money, ambition and AI. Twitter:  @paulchowdhry Instagram: @paulchowdhry Paul’s website & tour tickets for Family-Friendly Comedian Paul Chowdhry Pudcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to sexual health & pleasure expert Samantha Evans about sex toys, relationships, Davina McCall, orgasms, Viagra, social media bans, side hustles and stereotypes. Website: jodivine.com 10% time limited discount code NMF2023 (£5 minimum spend on full priced products not including P&P)  Instagram: @jo.divine and @samtalkssex Twitter: @jodivineuk and @SamTalksSex Davina McCall Sex, Myths & the Menopause on Channel 4 Honest by Millie Evans 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Yvette Fielding about Blue Peter, Most Haunted, fringes, farting, helicopters, ghosts, rollercoasters, scandals, scepticism, dogs, mediums and death. Twitter: @Yfielding Instagram: @realyfielding Yvette on ghosts, sceptics & the afterlife in The Guardian Yvette on YouTube 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Scott Bennett about tiles, career reinvention, hotels, pushy parenting, decluttering, guilt, role models, Larry David, fame, money and his shed. Twitter: @scottbcomedyuk Instagram: @scottbcomedyuk Scott’s tour & other info Brew with the Bennetts podcast Peter Cook and Dudley Moore Tarzan sketch 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to broadcaster Katie Derham about the piano, conducting, laser surgery, Brazil, parenting, perfectionism, people pleasing, Strictly and the Proms. Twitter: @thekatiederham Instagram: @thekatiederham Katie’s BBC Radio 4 Inheritance Tracks BBC Proms Peanut and Crumb Cally’s Scala Radio show Tickets for NMF Live at London’s Cheerful Earful Podcast festival More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Channel 4 The Piano’s finalist Danny Wilsher about the piano, Lanl Lang, Mika, mental health, Mums, Grans, music, ambition, love, loss, vulnerability, superpowers and his story of learning to live. There is talk of suicide and suicide prevention during this episode so below we have compiled resources for you to turn to if you are affected by anything in the show. Above all, it is a conversation of hope. Twitter: @DanielJWilsher Instagram: @danieljameswilsher Danny’s Damaged Goods company 100 Talks for Change Samaritans Hub of hope My pickle Lion’s Barber Collective Tom Barber Lion’s Barber Collective NMF episode More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Jenny Eclair about crafting, life modelling, the 60s, eating disorders, HRT, becoming a gran, teeth, Grumpy Old Women, Taskmaster and I’m a Celebrity. Twitter: @jennyeclair Instagram: @jennyeclair1960 Jenny’s tour dates and website Geof’s mid-century prints Jess Fostekew's Hoovering podcast Namaste Motherf**kers LIVE recording at the Cheerful Earful Podcast festival! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to behavioural scientist Dr Grace Lordan about human behaviour, productivity, bias, emotion, habits, motivation, decision-making, universal ordering, Boris, failure, trolling, hedonistic adaptation and gender. Twitter: @profgracelordan Instagram: @profgracelordan Dr Grace’s website Dr Grace’s book Led by Donkeys on Twitter: @ByDonkeys More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Mark Steel about comedy, podcasting, music, kids, nostalgia, south London, showbiz scandals, drugs, Dictionary Corner, Jim’ll fix it & the story of his adoption and birth parents. Twitter: @mrmarksteel Instagram: @marksteel7 Mark’s tour What The F*ck is Going On podcast Who Do I Think I am? on Audible More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to best-selling author and zoologist Lucy Cooke about the female of the species, Darwinism, sexism, promiscuity, the migration of the clitoris, feminist bonobos, menopausal orcas, orgasms, travel, cancer and sloths. Instagram: @luckycooke Twitter: @mslucycooke More about Lucy Songbirds by Christy Lefteri More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Jarred Christmas about New Zealand, dogs, anal glands, kids, special needs, comedy, silence, periods, pantomimes and Priscilla Presley. TWITTER: @jarredchristmas INSTAGRAM: @jarredchristmascomedian Robin Williams, Cops New Drunk Test 1983 More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Shazia Mirza about teaching, TikTok, going viral, hijab, stereotypes, barriers, Birmingham, gender, trolling, reviews, teaching, privilege, Joe Lycett, Shamina Bagum, Madonna, and Robin Williams. TWITTER: @shaziamirza1 INSTAGRAM: @theshaziamirza TikTok:: @theshaziamirza More about Shazia More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Motherfucking Archive, Cally talks to QI elves Anna and Alex about pronunciations, podcasting, hedges vs. hedgerows, Cornwall, how to become a QI elf, intelligence, fake news, education, research, Mozart, career paths, weird primate facts and breast-squirting Aztecs. 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: @qikipedia Instagram: @theqielves QI website No Such Thing as a Fish podcast JSTOR Colin Crompton More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic from the Namaste Motherfucking Archive, Cally talks to comedian Seann Walsh, about music, running, drink, trauma, cancel culture, comedy heroes, reality tv, fame, hopes, dreams and tattoos. Follow Seann on Instagram @seannwalsh and Twitter @seannwalsh Seann & Paul Mccaffrey’s ‘What’s upset you now?’ podcast Blink 182 Libertines ‘Can’t stand me now’ Check out Stephen Grant Cally's reality TV Financial Times article More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to actor, writer and comedian Diona Doherty about pregnancy, acting, writing, dating comedians, sexism, IVF, honeymoons, pop culture and cruises. TWITTER: @DionaDoherty INSTAGRAM: @dionadohertycomedy The Hen Do at the Grand Opera House Belfast Remember When podcast Bridesmaids of Britain UK Tour More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to impressionist, actor, comedian and pianist Alistair McGowan about reinvention, age, cheese, theatre, leaving London, classical music, impressions, Ireland, India, travel, break-ups and kebabs. The Piano Album Ludlow piano festival Whiplash movie trailer The Piano on Channel 4 Charlotte Page sings Losing My Mind More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Alasdair Beckett-King about witches and wizards, being ginger, going grey, film school, cross stitch, absurdism, animation, bullying, creativity, tiktok, algorithms & silent discos. Instagram: @itsmisterabk Twitter: @MisterABK Alasdair’s UK Tour Alasdair’s book Alasdair’s website Alasdair’s YouTube channel The Interdimensional ABK More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this World Autism Acceptance Week special, Cally talks to Sally Phillips about children, neurodiversity, special interests, football, bonobo apes, gender, advocacy, fame, resilience, freedom, Bridget Jones, Veep, fake weddings and vulnerability. Instagram: @sallysmack Twitter: @sallyephillips National Autistic Society BBC documentary A World Without Down’s Syndrome Jam & Jerusalem Cally & Sally on The Museum of Curiosity Bitch by Lucy Cooke More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to doctor and broadcaster Ciara Kelly about controversy, kids, Covid, career reinvention, workaholism, medicine, Twitter, trolls, Ireland, ageing, image, standing up, standing out, finding your voice and airing cupboards. Insta: @ciarakellydoc More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to comedian and podcaster Rachel Fairburn about true crime, the supernatural, horror films, grandparents, ageism, OCD, loss, siblings, turning 40, comedy influences, the world’s worst bosses and her hit All Killa No Filla podcast. Twitter: @RachelFairburn Instagram: @RachelFairburn All Killa No Filla podcast Ghoul Guide podcast Murder in America podcast The Teacher’s Pet podcast More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to journalist and author Stuart Heritage about co-parenting, having hair, going bald, testosterone, skydiving, Larry David, The Apprentice, reality TV, press junkets, film reviews, celebrity encounters, interview techniques & why not to be a comedian.  Twitter: @stuheritage Instagram: @stuheritage Stuart’s books Nicola Slater illustrator on Instagram: @nicolaslater Richard Branson fails his level 1 skydiving More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our 100 episode! Back in April last year we set to answer the big questions, like what’s it like to be a national treasure? Can you help yourself with self-help? Is it possible to get rich quick without being a dick? And how many close family members have to die before you get a dog? Since then, with the help of celebrity guests and experts, we’ve uncovered not your normal life lessons, but some big ones nonetheless.  And to celebrate this most momentous of occasions we’re looking back at some of our favourite moments so far when we asked 'What was your Namaste Motherfucking Life Changing Moment?'. Appearing today are Dr Kevin Dutton, Tom Read Wilson, Colin Murray, Stephen K Amos, Ed Byrne, Richard Osman, Seann Walsh, Ayesha Hazarika, Philippa Perry, Heln Russell, Rosie Jones, Deborah Meaden, Johnnie Walker, and Danny Wallace. More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Reverend Richard Coles about piano playing, ageing, emoting, love, faith, desire, losing his long-term partner David, grief, private education, coming out, The Communards, sitting in the front of planes, Strictly, social mobility, addiction, and his beloved sausage dogs Pongo and Daisy. Twitter: @RevRichardColes Instagram: @rkrcoles Richard’s booksGriefcast with Cariad Lloyd Namaste Motherf**kers with guest Louisa Young More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Philippa Perry about Grayson’s Art Club, therapy, attachment styles, sex, love, marriage, blended families, significant others, parenting, dogs, cats and her agony aunt column for the Observer. Twitter: @Philippa_Perry Instagram: @kevinkittycat Philippa’s art Philippa’s books Cally’s Observer review The book How to talk so kids will listen More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to broadcaster and writer Kirsty Wark about Margaret Thatcher, Vivienne Westwood, the island of Arran, pregnancy, wild weeing, sleeper trains, snoring, fears, shopping, empty nest, menopause, novel writing, love language, cocktails, female role models and the Queen’s funeral. Twitter: @KirstyWark Instagram: @kirsty_wark_ Kirsty’s books Fortunately podcast with Kirsty as guest La Fetiche clothing More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to entrepreneur and real-life Dragon Deborah Meaden about nature, animals, balance, business, boots, suits, bingo calling, Butlins, single mums, family businesses, Dragon’s Den, Desert Island Discs, Strictly, money, mistakes, ethical investments and the legendary elephant, Mountain Bull. Twitter: @DeborahMeaden Instagram: @deborahmeaden Deborah's website Deborah on Desert island Discs Big Green Money Show Tusk Concrete Cowboy More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to broadcaster Rachel Burden about sleep, setbacks, babies, broadcasting, the BBC, stereotypes, menopause, meditation, speeding up, slowing down, puppies, play, podcasts, Devon, detractors and determination.  Twitter: @rachelburden Instagram: @rachelburden_radio The Smallest Things charity Bliss Tara Brach Drop The Ball by Tiffany Dufu World’s first pair of identical twin puppies More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to editor, presenter and podcast host Lucie Cave about her time at Heat magazine, starting out, lunchtime drinking, reality TV, ghost-writing, Jade Goody, Simon Cowell, Leonardo DiCaprio, on-screen, off-screen, side hustles, reinvention, psychics and fake boobs. Twitter: @luciecave Instagram: @luciecave Back Then When podcast with Keith Lemon & Emma Bunton More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Mark Simmons about Mums, sons, Ethernet cables, therapy, break-ups, crying, dreams, Zoom comedy, tampons, TikTok, Taekwondo, tour support, bad gigs, good gigs and jokes. 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: @JokesWithMark Instagram: @jokeswithmark Tik Tok: @jokeswithmarksimmons Mark’s UK tour dates for Quip Off The Mark Jokes with Mark podcast Mark with Seann Walsh in ‘One For The Road’ on BBC3 Bob Monkhouse ‘The Last Stand’ 2016 More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Aurie Styla about city vs. country life, politics, power, privilege, money, stereotypes, vulnerability, South Park and electric cars. 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: @auriestyla Insta: @auriestyla More about Aurie Aurie’s two finger garage dance Kane Brown comedian More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally looks at the top ten pearls of wisdom of 2022 when she asked her guest to bestow some life advice for the Namaste Motherfucking family, including Esther Manito, Shaun Keaveny, and Tom Read Wilson. 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! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Christmas classics have a sequel and in this episode our second annual Christmas Cracker. Despite it being a question that most guests moan about, and worryingly, most comedians try to cop out with 'I'm not good at telling jokes,' Cally persevered with it in 2022 (and will do so in 2023) and here are just some of our favourites including guests like Angela Barnes, Shaun Keaveny, Jon Holmes, Helen Russell, and more. 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! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Research Psychologist and best-selling author Dr Kevin Dutton about survival, serial killers, lawbreakers, dealmakers, nature, nurture, fight, flight, psychopaths, sociopaths, narcissists & Donald Trump. 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: @TheRealDrKev Instagram: @TheRealDrKev More about Dr Kevin Dutton Podcast Link (to Psycho Schizo Espresso w/Bruce Dickinson): The Naked Jape by Jimmy Carr More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to entrepreneur and King of Soho founder Alex Robson about Soho, sliding doors, space, hedonism, fear, gender, business, branding, bars, entrepreneurialism, Paul Raymond, Elon Musk, ego, money and mentoring. 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: @alexgrobson Instagram: @alexgrobson More about Alex King of Soho Queen of Soho business forum Wobbly rodents More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Daliso Chaponda about pantomime, Britain’s Got Talent, radio, I’m a Celebrity, Malawi, money, fame, education, apartheid, protest and growing up. 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: @dalisochaponda Instagram: @dalisochaponda Daliso’s tour dates BGT audition Citizen of Nowhere on BBC Radio 4 More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Hal Cruttenden about divorce, crying, laughing, touring, private school, dating in your 50’s, personality, nerves, confidence, being attacked by members of the audience, rugby, snoring, sweating, Spiderman, social media, Dad’s and death. 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: @Halcruttenden Instagram: @hcruttenden Hal’s tour dates AKT deoderant More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to neuroscientist Anil Seth about consciousness, neuroscience, sleep, wakefulness, Buddhism, empathy, the brain, the body, impermanence, hallucination, colour, science, philosophy, humans, animals and whether robots will ever be conscious. 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: @anilkseth Instagram: @profanilseth Anil's book The Perception Census Guardian article Daniel Dennett book Thomas Metzinger book The Criminal Prosecution and Capital Punishment of Animals book My Octopus Teacher on Netflix More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, originally published in January 2022, Cally talks to journalist, speaker and best-selling author Helen Russell about happiness, sadness, life, death, parenthood, fertility, arrival fallacy, being ginger, crying on planes, crying off planes, telephone phobia, loneliness, Scandinavia, altruism, therapy, medication and washing machines. Twitter @MsHelenRussell and Instagram @MsHelenRussell Helen's book How to Be Sad Helen's website helenrussell.co.uk Bereavement support for SIDS loss Could having a baby give you PTSD? Harvard happiness course Mo Gawdat More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Fin Taylor about fitting in, standing out, childhood, school, nature, nurture, privilege, money, happiness, TV warm-up, parenting and growing up. 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: @FinTaylorcomedy Instagram: @fintaylorcomedy Fin’s tour dates & other stuff Comedian’s Comedian podcast with Fin Taylor Martin Seligman Norm MacDonald More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Laura Smyth about love, self-worth, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, saying yes, saying no, belonging, relationships, self-care, crying and survival. 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: @thatlaurasmyth Instagram: @thatlaurasmyth Laura’s stuff Cancer as a turning point book Tiggy Walker’s book Breast Cancer Now Aurie Styla Norm MacDonald More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to DJ and broadcaster Johnnie Walker about pirate radio, dreams, Dorset, cars, music, the BBC, seasickness, soulmates, being stoned, being fired, rehab, romance, illness, health and finding your voice. 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: @piratejw Instagram: @piratejwdj Johnnie’s stuff Tiggy’s book Carer’s UK Get 5% off your next mattress at emma-mattess.co.uk More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to singer and songwriter Foy Vance about touring, writing, babies, fame, Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, trees, life, death, drink, drugs and rock n roll. 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 @foyvance & Instagram @foyvance Foy’s music The Vinyl Supper podcast The hidden life of trees by Peter Wohlleben Stewart Francis comedian The most unwanted song ever Get 5% off your next mattress at emma-mattess.co.uk More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons about alopecia, running, mindfulness, menopause, childhood, going grey, anxiety, TV formats, paddle boarding, diving, survival and wild-pooing. 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: @zoelyons Instagram: @zoelyonscomedy Zoe’s website & tour dates My Octopus Teacher on Netflix Get 5% off your next mattress at emma-mattess.co.uk More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last of our Back to School Archive raid, we take you all the way back to episode one with the writer, Oliver Burkeman. More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One more episode for Back to School season showcasing broadcaster, writer, and podcaster, Emily Dean, who was our guest on episode four in series one. More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back to School season continues with a replay of Episode 16 from Series One with Stephen K Amos. 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! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back to school September as we raid the archive to bring you some of our favourite episodes. This week we have Rosie Jones, episode 9 of Series One. 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! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick off our Back to School Season and study the history of Namaste Motherfuckers, we replay a fantastic chat with comedy legend, Arthur Smith. 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! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to broadcaster, writer and comedian Jon Holmes about sheds, stag weekends, fails, firings, fabrications, faxes, mix tapes, origin stories, analogue vs. digital, courage, adoption, rejection, adventures and mountain gorillas. 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! Instagram @jonholmes1 Twitter: @jonholmes1 Jon’s website Baby ‘still face’ experiment Theroux the Keyhole by Louis Theroux More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to actor and presenter Verona Rose about Southampton, belonging, bullying, body shaming, race, racism, the Brit School, ambition, rejection, resilience, recognition and finding your voice, 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! Instagram: theveronarose Twitter: @TheVeronaRose Fully Blown BBC3 Starz and GapC on Insta: @starzandgapc Secret Crush ITV The Salt Path by Raynor Winn Keeping Athena Company podcast with Verona More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Josh Jones about starting out, coming out, writing shows, ambition, drugs, money, family, dyslexia, punchlines, gong shows, balance, nature, nurture, comedy role models and happiness. 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! Instagram: @joshyjones92 Twitter: @JoshuassJones Tickets to watch Josh live Wanda Sykes Detachable Pussy More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to pathologist Suzy Lishman about holidays, expectations, ambition, science, medicine, role models, Oxbridge, life, death, diagnoses, the NHS, health and hope. 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: @ilovepathology NHS organ donor register More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Sarah Keyworth about fate, break-ups, invisibility, life choices, comedy, uni, acting, gender, performance, authenticity, chance, secrets, sexuality, confirmation bias and stereotypes. 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: @sarahkcomedy Instagram: @sarah_keyworth See Sarah live BBC radio 4 Are You a Boy or a Girl George Carlin Pro Life More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Harriet Kemsley about babies, Bobby’s, dogs, comedy, gingerness, sleep, dyspraxia, chaos, co-parenting, origin stories, Live at the Apollo, little people, big rooms and authenticity . 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: @harrietkemsley Instagram: @harrietkemsley See Harriet live Live at the Apollo Bobby & Harriet get married Why is Harriet crying? podcast Maria Bamford Cavendish Arms Comedy Virgins More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Stephen Grant about single-dadding, sibling rivalry, comedy, friendships, performance, mental health, cycling, divorce, lawsuits, venues and ambition. 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 @stephencgrant Instagram @stephencgrant The Forge comedy club More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to the co-hosts of hit 'Blank' podcast Giles Paley-Phillips and Jim Daly about creativity, kids, therapy, podcasting, writing, stand-up, online dating, wellbeing, toilets, winging it, football, co-hosting, cafes, intimacy, loss and resilience.  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! Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @Blankpod @jimdalycomedy @eliistender10 Here’s what I learned about heartbreak and how to live, The Guardian More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to writer-performer Abigail Burdess about writing, ageing, casting, mothers, babies, thrills, chills, premonitions, Noel Edmonds, protagonists and female writers.  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: @AbigailBurdess Instagram: @abbie_burdess Mother’s Day book pre-order Female Pilot Club Getting Things Done Stephen King On Writing More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and presenter, Fred MacAulay about celebrity, career reinvention, heckles, failure, golf, family, cats, dogs, policemen, Scotland, work, life, venues, childhood, Dorset & life-changing moments.  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: @fredmacaulay More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and presenter Stephen Bailey about dogs, Dads, stereotypes, reality TV, casting, taking risks, Radio 4, bigotry, fibromyalgia, class, emotional intelligence, families, food banks, partygate, speaking French, trans rights, writing jokes, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Willoughby, love and ambition.  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: @stephencomedy Instagram: @stephencomedy BBC Radio 4 special Let’s talk about the husband podcast Insane in Men Brain with Stephen Bailey Chelsea Handler - Evolution trailer Insane in the Fem Brain with Cally Beaton Fibromyalgia Wilhelm scream compilation More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to QI elves Anna and Alex about pronunciations, podcasting, hedges vs. hedgerows, Cornwall, how to become a QI elf, intelligence, fake news, education, research, Mozart, career paths, weird primate facts and breast-squirting Aztecs. 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: @qikipedia Instagram: @theqielves QI website No Such Thing as a Fish podcast JSTOR Colin Crompton More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks comedian Lucy Porter about podcasting, parenting, real jobs, silly jobs, people pleasing, getting fired, Stars in their Eyes, the 90s, drink, drugs, reality tv, true crime, quizzing, the coughing major, The Chase and House of Games. 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: @lucyportercomic Instagram: @lucyportercomic Lucy tour dates Fingers on Buzzers podcast Harsh Reality – the story of Miriam Rivera podcast British Scandal The Coughing Major More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to journalist, writer & author Kathleen Wyatt about lying, dying, drugs, love, neuroplasticity, linguistics, spies, double agents, travel, journalism, coming out, growing up, getting uncomfortable, Al Qaeda and puppies. 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! Kathleen's book The Social Superpower - the big truth about little lies: Twitter: @kathleenwyatt Instagram: @kathleenwyattbooks The Mauritanian More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, 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 and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian, actor and writer Laura Lexx about about writing books, prescription drugs, break-ups, performing, life on the road, success, self-esteem, personal trainers, eye make-up, climate change, love, cold water swimming, and Wookey Hole. 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: @lauralexx Insta: @lexxlaura Pre-order Laura’s latest book, Pivot, here: Laura’s website Laura' podcast National Treasure More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to premier league footballer turned pundit and commentator Chris Sutton about ice baths, stage presence, March birthdays, sport, community, getting uncomfortable, cold water swimming, Norfolk, Dads, kids, rejection, comebacks, Alan Shearer, mental health, gaming, physical fitness and money. 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: @chris_sutton73 Instagram: @chris.sutton9 Chris’s campaign to bring about change when it comes to the serious health risks to players, including brain injury and dementia: Outliers, The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to actor and comedian Justin Moorhouse about quizzing, marriage, divorce, sleeping alone, being funny, belonging, nights off, nights on, contradictions, addictions, self-improvement, grief, planes, cruise ships, feminism and life-changing moments. 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: @justinmoorhouse Instagram: @justinmoorhouse Tour dates Podcast ‘About 30 Minutes No More Than 45’ More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Angela Barnes about marriage, name changes, coughing, more coughing, first dates, looks, starting out, Dads, comedy, depression, belonging, role models, winning, losing, The Young One’s, Phil Jerrod, dogs and her recent ADHD diagnosis. Twitter: @AngelaBarnes Insta: @angela_barnesy Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy by Steve Mann More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special bonus episode, and the last to drop on Mondays, Cally celebrates NMF’s first birthday with the help of some of our favourite podcast guests so far, not to mention everyone’s favourite - Producer Mike. From April 21, our new drop day is Thursday. More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to founder of the Lion’s Barber Collective Tom Chapman about haircuts, mental health, wellbeing, loss, life, difficult conversations, intimacy, public speaking, familiar strangers, curiosity, asking questions and listening to answers. **This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicide prevention; if you are affected by any of its content, we have compiled useful links below where you can access help and advice** LINKS Samaritans Hub of hope My pickle Lion’s Barber Collective Twitter: @HeresTommy Instagram: @tomchapman_hair Tom’s Ted Talk & Books The £1.7m haircut 5 ways to wellbeing If you haven’t already, please follow Namaste Motherfuckers at https://audioboom.com/channels/5048971 now so you’ll never miss a show! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Esther Manito about starting out, writing, stereotypes, judgement, maternity leave, parenting, parents, role models, being an outsider, professional envy, fitting in, inspiration and perspiration. If you haven’t already, please follow Namaste Motherfuckers at https://audioboom.com/channels/5048971 now so you’ll never miss a show! Instagram: @esthermanito_ Twitter: @esther_manito Esther on Live At The Apollo More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to celebrity chef Jack Stein about parenting, time differences, cooking, travel, food, being ginger, Cornwall, chips, psychology, nature, nurture, fear of flying, tabloid press, fame, trolls, and love at first sight. If you haven’t already, please follow Namaste Motherfuckers at https://audioboom.com/channels/5048971 now so you’ll never miss a show! Instagram: @jacksteinchef Twitter: @JackStein Rock Oyster Festival George Egg Snack Hacker Rick Stein The film Bait More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast Deborah Frances-White about feminism, Australia, community, activism, belonging, Jehovah’s Witnesses, improv, TV shows, comedy, podcasts, discomfort and difference. If you haven’t already, please follow Namaste Motherfuckers at https://audioboom.com/channels/5048971 now so you’ll never miss a show! Instagram: @dfdubz Twitter: @DeborahFW Government website to register to offer Homes for Ukraine Charities asking people to register their interest with them to undertake some of the matching process: Sanctuary Foundation Refugees at Home Rooms for Refugees Reset World Jewish Relief 18 ways to help the people of Ukraine right now Books Cally mentioned: Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky Rainbow Milk by Paul Mendez Films mentioned in this episode: Say My Name More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and podcaster Rich Wilson about Northern soul, mods, vintage Vespas, Tik Tok, shoes, more shoes, mental health, barbers, gender stereotypes, parenting, anger, therapy, authenticity, music and turning 50… If you haven’t already, please follow Namaste Motherfuckers at https://audioboom.com/channels/5048971 now so you’ll never miss a show! Instagram: @iamrichwilson and Twitter: @iamrichwilson Insane in the Men Brain with Michael Smiley Insane in the Fem Brain with Cally Beaton U-shaped happiness curve The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson The Lion’s Barber Collective More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to TV and radio presenter Nikki Bedi about marriage, age, patriarchies, spinal injuries, film, travel, Bollywood, the Dalai Lamar, Bond movies, the Pope, Othello, the Bold & the Beautiful, being cancelled, Mumbai, LA and Saturday Live. If you haven’t already, please follow Namaste Motherfuckers at https://audioboom.com/channels/5048971 now so you’ll never miss a show! Nikki on Instgram: @thenikkibedi Saturday Live BBC Radio 4 The Arts Hour BBC Sounds More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to award-winning American photographer Mary Berridge about autism, photography, books, sons, nature, nurture, Dungeons & Dragons, reality, fantasy, HIV, insiders, outsiders, languages, Emily Dickinson, equine therapy, anti vaxxers and her book ‘Visible Spectrum: Portraits from the World of Autism’. Instagram: @mary.berridge Mary's website Visible Spectrum book Wedding portrait Songs of the gorilla nation book Asperger’s Are Us film If you haven’t already, please follow Namaste Motherfuckers at https://audioboom.com/channels/5048971 now so you’ll never miss a show! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian, actor and presenter Thanyia Moore about success, panel shows, Edinburgh debuts, writing, improvising, bullies, banter, impostor syndrome, stand-up, dancing, acting, storytelling, being single, vulnerability, mental health, therapy and Whoopi Goldberg. If you haven’t already, please follow Namaste Motherfuckers at https://audioboom.com/channels/5048971 now so you'll never miss a show! Twitter: @ThanyiaMoore Instagram: @thanyiamoore More about Moore Stuart Goldsmith on Namaste Motherfuckers Jess Fostekew on Namaste Motherfuckers Arthur Smith on Namaste Motherfuckers Broad City Tales of the city by Armistead Maupin Letters to a young poet by Rainer Rilke Whoopi Goldberg Parrot Joke no 1 Steve Martin Born Standing Up More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to everyone’s favourite innuendo-led etymologist and star of Celebs Go Dating, Tom Read Wilson, about celebrity, relationships, belonging, etymology, money, schools, literature, Celebs go dating, nature, nurture, childhood, The Voice, fame, authenticity, sexuality, Snoop Dog, acting, personality, Wordle and going to the school where your parents teach. TWITTER: @TomReadWilson NSTAGRAM: @tomreadwilson Celebs Go Dating Tom Read Wilson has words with podcast Couples Therapy on BBC iPlayer More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to designer and co-founder of Red or Dead, Wayne Hemingway, about love, marriage, families, Burnley, Morecombe, Camden market, Kensington market, music, fashion, northern soul, male role models, mix tapes, affordable housing and the origins of Red or Dead. Website: hemingwaydesign.co.uk Instagram: @hemingwaydesign and @redordeadlondon Wayne’s weekly mixcloud Hillington Square housing development The Good Business Festival Patagonia More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Neil Delamere about comedy, dancing, voting, spray tan, Cuban heels, farting, foster dogs, mental health, home life, work life, fitness, Dublin, London, panel shows, Bob Mortimer, Bob Monkhouse, ambition, confidence and winning over the hearts of Ireland with his performances in RTE’s Dancing with the Stars. Follow Neil on TWITTER: @neildelamere and INSTAGRAM: @neildelamerecomedy Neil’s live dates Dancing with the Stars on RTE Mortimer & Whitehouse Gone Fishing Fostering dogs through the Dog's Trust or the RSPCA More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to journalist, speaker and best-selling author Helen Russell about happiness, sadness, life, death, parenthood, fertility, arrival fallacy, being ginger, crying on planes, crying off planes, telephone phobia, loneliness, Scandinavia, altruism, therapy, medication and washing machines. Twitter @MsHelenRussell and Instagram @MsHelenRussell Helen's book How to Be Sad Helen's website helenrussell.co.uk Bereavement support for SIDS loss Could having a baby give you PTSD? Harvard happiness course Mo Gawdat More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Stuart Goldsmith and host of hit podcast ‘The Comedian’s Comedian’ about podcasting, teeth-brushing, street performing, comedy, hustle, self-belief, ambition, age, fame, money, success, failure, anxiety, coping and therapy. Twitter: @ComComPod Instagram: @comcompod The Comedian’s Comedian podcast Helen Zaltzman WTF with Marc Maron Isaac Steele and the Forever Man by Daniel Rigby Namaste Motherfuckers with guest John Lloyd More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to actor, singer and songwriter Collette Cooper about songwriting, finding your voice, losing your voice, busking, social media, music therapy, perception, reality, depression, netball, drink, and running. Follow Collette on Instagram @collettecooper and Twitter @collettecooper or go to her website Help support Nordoff Robbins by buying Collette's album Lost Watch the video for Lost Soul Sisters in the Shadows Podcast Tomorrow May Be My Last Sona music therapy app More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Paul Mccaffrey about bands, vinyl, eyesight, babies, podcasts, comedy courses, Seann Walsh, age, acting, good gigs, bad gigs, podcasts, San Francisco, the 90s, The Office, drinking and jobs before stand up. Instagram: @paulmaccffreycomedian What’s Upset You Now podcast Seann Walsh on Namaste Motherfuckers Parenting Hell podcast – Paul Mccaffrey ep Mae Martins ‘Feel Good’ sitcom The Cockfields with Joe Wilkinson The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your sides. Rest in Peace Norm Macdonald Larry Miller's Five Levels of Drinking More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Karoush Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to radio and television presenter Colin Murray about communities, red carpets, late night radio, Will Smith, sport, music, fame, Ronnie Wood, how to get a good interview, Adele, curb your enthusiasm, snooker, Jimmy White, secrets, the BBC and social media. Watch Colin not wade into debates on Twitter @ColinMurray or his six or seven photos on Instagram @mrcolinmurray or listen to him on BBC Radio 5 Live A chicken with its head cut off - Magnetic Fields Curb Your Enthusiasm – Bad Middling More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and actor Kerry Godliman about kids, adults, menopause, Davina, HRT, tribes, comedy, acting, America, storytelling, writing, performing, yoga, mindfulness, hypnobirthing, Pilates, radical self-compassion, India, Generation X, wimples and farting in front of Colin Firth. Follow Kerry on TWITTER: @KerryAGodliman and INSTAGRAM: @kerrygodliman Tickets for Kerry’s Bosh tour Kerry’s Memory Lane podcast Dr Louisa Newson Menopause: All you need to know in one concise manual Elephant in the valley study Gloria Steinem Revolution from Within NLP Yoga with Adriene Tara Brach Louisa Young You Left Early Louisa Young Namaste Motherfuckers More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to British novelist, songwriter, and journalist Louisa Young about addiction, alcoholism, rehab, love, life, food, books, writing, music, creativity, mothers, daughters and her memoir: ‘You Left Early’. TWITTER: @rileypurefoy INSTAGRAM: @louisalouisayoung Louisa's memoir You Left Early And novel Lion Boy Anne Brontë’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall The Hoovering podcast Another Round Action on Addiction, Clouds House Alcoholics Anonymous More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to screenwriter, comedian, playwright and novelist, Anuvab Pal, about death, cremation, traditions, drumming, Edinburgh shows, family, Starbucks India, Eddie Izzard, railways, dick pics, Bollywood, Camden Town, improvisation and people born on 27 April. Follow Anuvab on Instagram @anuvabpal and Twitter @AnuvabPal Wild Wild Country on Netflix Eddie Izzard 'Do You Have a Flag?' More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Irish writer, comedian and actor Alison Spittle about covid, radio, sex ambivalence, mental health, age, belonging, bullying, Morrissey, Mum love, women, weight, bullying, comedy and community. Follow Alison on Instagram @AlisonSpittle Twitter @AlisonSpittle Why can’t all lads be like Hozier article Brondby Haveby Danish village allotments The village of Ballymore More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to journalist, comedian and broadcaster and former Labour party special advisor about hair, heels, hustle, menopause, the Labour Party, impostor syndrome, panel shows, after-dinner speaking, institutional racism, stereotypes, invisibility, Ed Milliband, careers and childbearing years. Twitter: @ayeshahazarika Instagram: @ayeshahazarika Evening Standard article Oliver Burkeman article  ‘Do you feel like a fraud?’ podcast ‘Can you help yourself with self help?’ and books Imposter Syndrome stuff: Very Well Mind Time Magazine The Guardian Elizabeth Cox Ted Talk Ted Talk Playlist Pod People's ImPODster Syndrome with Nick Ede More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and actor, Tim McGarry about smoking, acting, politics, religion, stand-up, writing, law, humanism and Neil Delamere. Twitter: @Tim_Mc_Garry Instagram: @timmcgarry1 Give My Head Peace Blame Game Stephen Colbert Ed Byrne on Namaste Motherfuckers Danny Wallace on Namaste Motherfuckers Human Kind by Rutger Bregman Neil Delamere More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Seann Walsh, about music, running, drink, trauma, cancel culture, comedy heroes, reality tv, fame, hopes, dreams and tattoos. Follow Seann on Instagram @seannwalsh and Twitter @seannwalsh Seann & Paul Mccaffrey’s ‘What’s upset you now?’ podcast Blink 182 Libertines ‘Can’t stand me now’ Check out Stephen Grant Cally's reality TV Financial Times article More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 everyone, dads & their daughters, autism, lockdown dogs, therapy animals, capybaras, puppy schools and Blue Peter. Follow Anna on Twitter @annawebbdogs and Instagram @annawebbdogs Listen to her podcast A Dog's Life Read Rupert Sheldrake's book Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home Hampstead Heath More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Apprentice star and bed entrepreneur Thomas Skinner about: pubs, fantasy football, family, market trading, reality tv, business, pillows, beds, getting expelled from school, dyslexia, love, life and dust mites. Instagram: @iamtomskinner Twitter: @iamtomskinner Bosh Beds More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Watch Cally finger Ricky Gervais Morning Pages Emily Dean – Everybody Died So I Got a Dog Anna Webb interviews Robert Sheldrake about animal's sixth sense on A Dog's Life Judd Appatow’s Secrets to Writing Stand-up Comedy House of Commons public gallery More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to cook and comedian George Egg about: kittens, kindness, cookery, anarchy, loaves & fishes, magic, loaves and fishes, Archaos and her Dad. More about George Instagram: @georgeegg Twitter: @georgeegg IGTV channel Snack Hacker with Mackenzie Crook Archaos Gennaro Contaldo George’s talented family: Wife Nikki Son Fashion daughter Farmer daughter More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to comedian, writer and host of hit BBC podcast ‘No Country For Young Women’ about: preconceptions, writing, prejudice, sex, finding your voice, comedy, crowd pleasing, creativity, podcasting, vulnerability, being single and American vs British comedy. Instagram: @sadia_azmats Twitter: @sadia_azmats_ No Country For Young Women on BBC Sounds Comedian’s Comedian podcast Norm Macdonald - Alcoholism Norm Macdonald has a show on Netflix More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to outdoor-trekking, cat-loving stand-up comedian Ed Byrne about: horticulture, home schooling, living under a flight path, pandemic-aged tour material, zookeeping, conspiracy theories, science, humanism, being angry, the great outdoors and his current tour. Twitter: @MrEdByrne Instagram: @mredbyrne Check his tour dates here Watch Ed Venturing Bill Hicks Revelations 1992 Netflix Behind the Curve More about Humanist UK Camp Quest Larry Miller’s 5 Levels of Drinking More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tweddell, about: free thinking, motivational theory, liminality, grief, failure, rejection, falling down, standing up, selfish thinking, bouncing back, loss, impostor syndrome, family and herding sheep. Instagram: @eleanor_tweddell Twitter: @anotherdooruk Another Door Book Headspace Waking up with Sam Harris Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy What If Sticky Wisdom 100 Days of rejection Future perfect exercise For more about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bodies, awkward moments, techniques for trolls, the mighty Boosch, and homeschooling during a pandemic. Instagram: @dannywallace Twitter: @dannywallace Books Assembly The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey The moth joke Norm Macdonald For more about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to comedian and presenter Matt Richardson about: careers advice, worst ever gigs/heckles, fame, success, failure, impostor syndrome, worry, writing, performing, Billy Connolly, lovers, haters, parents, dancing on ice, autism, and saying no. Instagram: @mattrichardson3 Twitter: @mattrichardson3 Live shows Podcast Namaste Motherfuckers episode with guest Rosie Jones Billy Connolly, Tall tales & wee stories Neurotribes by Sam Silberman Ditching Impostor Syndrome by Clare Josa CALLY INFO Callybeaton.com TWITTER: @callybeaton INSTAGRAM: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 things, for their beautiful wallpapers. They talk about: the 90s, Doc Martens, day jobs, side hustles, Red or Dead, reinvention, mid- century design, Instagram, Dungeness and childhood in Yorkshire. Oh, and fancy hallways. The Mini Moderns Instagram: @minimoderns Twitter: @minimoderns Dungeness The Buddha of Surburbia Abigail's Party Belle & Sebastian ‘Legal Man' More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twiter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Koroush Adhamy for Pod People Productions. Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Giuliani, how to make it as a comedian, left brain/right brain, singularity and New York Governor Cuomo’s fall from grace. FOLLOW Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-bernath/ New York New York New York by Thomas Dyja The Daily Show The Mash Report Stephen Colbert interviews Joe & Jill Biden Singularity University More about Cally Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Maisie Adam about: life decisions, auditions, acting, comedy, first jobs, burger vans, epilepsy and ice creams. TWITTER: @MaisieAdam INSTA: @maisieadam That’s a First podcast Maisie as Siouxie Sioux For more about Cally go here TWITTER: @callybeaton INSTAGRAM: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson and Koroush Adhamy for Pod People Productions. Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to crime writer Mark Billingham, about writing, fans, zoom life, reviews, crowd-pleasing, Elvis Costello, showing off, personality types, writing, reading, poker, luck vs hard work, midlife crises and John Irving. TWITTER: @MarkBillingham Find out more about Mark Billingham A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving John Cleese on creativity in management For more about Cally go to Callybeaton.com Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson and Koroush Adhamy for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to comedian, TV and radio personality, Stephen K Amos, about friendship, family, age, loss, inspirational teachers, Twitter, race and being a twin. Twitter: @stephenkamos Instagram: @stephenkamos I Used To Say My Mother is Shirley Bassey BBC Pilgrimage – The Road To Rome Stephen in ‘My Night With Reg’ at the Turbine Theatre 21st July to 21st August 2021 For more about Cally Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson and Koroush Adhamy for Pod People Productions. Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, parenting, Piers Brosnan, fame, healing, mind, body and soul. TWITTER: @hoffmanuk Instagram: @hoffmanprocessuk GQ Magazine The Hoffman Process - Seven days to change a lifetime: Cosmopolitan The World’s Toughest Retreat The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Emily Dean: Namaste Motherfucker Episode Everybody Died So I Got a Dog For more about Cally go here Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson and Koroush Adhamy for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to comedy’s favourite couple, Sara Barron & Geoff Lloyd, about parenting, parents, fertility, compatability, mid-life crises, homeschooling, special needs, origin stories, love at first sight, marriage, family and sobriety and couple’s counselling. TWITTER & INSTA: @sarabarron @GeoffLloyd Sara on Live at the Apollo Birds of America by Lorrie Moore Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel Where Should We Begin podcast Franz Kafka: “A non-writing writer is a monster courting insanity." For more about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Koroush Adhamy for Pod People Productions. Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Irish TV & Radio personality, Baz Ashmawy, about: Mammies, Daddies, kiddies, being fellow adrenaline junkies, nearly dying, impostor syndrome, tattoes, being tasered, skydiving, grief, ageism, hitting rock bottom, & bouncing back up again. Follow Baz on Instagram @bashmawy or Twitter @bazashmawy The Good, The Baz & The Ugly podcast with Cally as guest Tommy Tiernan interview clip about Baz’s vulnerability on YouTube Our good friend, comedian Neil Delamere Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson For more about Cally go to her website Instagram @callybeatoncomedian and Twitter @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 award-winning digital product studios: Us Two. It was recorded in front of a live audience on 30 June 2021 – the last day of Pride month. Thanks to ustwo for hosting today's pod. Follow Leila on Twitter @LeilaDoesTweets Instagram @leiladoesinsta CBBC Don’t Blame Me, Blame My Brain BBC Radio 4: Bameshow Straight Jacket by Matthew Todd For more about Cally go to her website Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Art work by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to award-winning comedian, actor, podcaster and writer, Jess Fostekew about: success, failure, parenting, love, emotions, women, men, comedy, creativity, self-belief, self-care, food, body image, eating disorders, growing up in Dorset, mental health, shame, nudity, toxic compliments, sterotypes, expectations, extreme emotions, airbrushing, weightlifintg… and goldfish. Follow Jess on Twitter and Instragram: @jessfostekew Or go see Hench Or listen to her podcast Hoovering Camden Comdey Club Letters to a Young Poet For more about Cally go to her website callybeaton.com Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Koroush Adhamy for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 The 9 O Clock News, Blackadder, Spitting Image and QI. He is currently the presenter of The Museum of Curiosity on Radio 4. As well as being fired, we talked about boarding school, Douglas Adams, what it takes to be a QI elf, doing yoga in leisure wear, having a Dad in the Navy, life, the universe and everything. TWITTER: @qikipedia INSTA: @theqielves Steve Martin ‘Born Standing Up’ Tintern Abbey Waiting For Smith Downstairs at King’s Head I’ve never seen Star Wars, BBC Radio 4 Jean Sprackland ‘These Silent Mansions’ For more about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, single mums, doing impressions, burglaries, Oasis, Billy Connolly and Bin Laden wanking. Yes really. Follow Matt on @mattforde His book Politically Homeless And podcast The Political Party Oasis Unplugged BBC Panorama ‘Is Labour Antisemitic?’ Visit Parliament in the Public Gallery More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Design Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of Series Two, Cally talks to comedian, actor, writer and author, Rosie Jones, about fame, bananas, mother love, disability, stereotypes, perception, being 30, writing, Covid winners and losers, the best time to have a baby, confidence, self-esteem, sex, sexuality and when not to apologise. Follow Rosie on Twitter @josierones and Instagram @josierones The Amazing Edie Eckhart The Reality Slap by Russ Harris Find out more about Cally Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram:  @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Kourosh Adhamy and Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Design Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to author, political activist, journalist and founding leader of the Women's Equality Party, Sophie Walker about impostor syndrome, running, single parenting, authenticity, allyship, depression, mindfulness, bullying, leadership, crying, feminism, optimism, ageism, professionalism, cynicism, autism – and some things that don’t end in -ism. Follow Sophie: Twitter: @SophieRunning Instagram: @sophiewalker_official Sophie's Books: Five Rules for Rebellion Grace Under Pressure Other links: National Autistic Society Elephant in the valley Activate Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy McAllister Olivarius Book What I Talk About When I Talk About Running For more about Cally Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson and Karoush Adhamy for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks with comedian, writer and political commentator, Geoff Norcott about an eclectic range of things, including: Jeremy Clarkson, Aldi vs. Waitrose, Meghan & Harry, Patreon,  socialism, capitalism, Blue Peter, Question Time, men’s mental health, anti-depressants, therapy, grief, the right, the left, class, Russ Abbott, masculinity, disability, feminism, podcasting, belonging, man-whispering and pigeons. Oh, and his new book ‘Where did I go right? How the left lost me’ got a few good plugs too. Order it here Follow on Twitter @GeoffNorcott and Instagram @geoff_norcott Listen to What Most People Think The man-whisperer Matt Forde's The Political Party podcast Men’s mental health - information & support: Safeline Mind Samaritans Find out more about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and wonderful things, including: a peek behind the scenes of NSTAAF in lockdown, a day in the life of a QI elf, unconditional love, growing up in Hong Kong, Spike Milligan, fellow QI elf Andrew Hunter-Murray, baby brain, Rudolph Steiner schools, synchronisity, serendipity, Dan’s Insta live show ‘show us your shit’, baby brain, Peter Sellers, the Bee Gees, Comic Relief, Harry & Meghan’s wedding, Martin Luther King, and being in the wrong place at the right time. Follow Dan on Twitter @Schreiberland or Instagram @schreiberland No Such Thing As A Fish Podcast The Mauritanian The Kingdom Choir How gospel singer Mahalia Jackson defined the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech Book of the Year The Naked Jape Random input technique For more about Cally go to her website Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Johnson, turning 50, being stared at, middle life crises, stereotypes, belonging, Twitter, fathers, mothers, gender, testosterone, toilet seat weeing, vulnerability, impostor syndrome, writing, life, death and the big questions. Follow Richard: Twitter: @richardosman Instagram: @misterosman Buy The Thursday Night Murder Club Keeping up with Kattashians- Icelandic reality tv show Judd Apatow’s ‘9 secrets to writing stand-up comedy’ Save Live Comedy AND… Look out for the John Lloyd episode referred to in the interview - out in June! For more about Cally visit her website Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks with writer, presenter, TV producer and podcaster Emily Dean about: childhood, grief, being single, famous friends and of course her superstar dog, Raymond. Oh, and the really important stuff – teeth. Follow Emily on: TWITTER: @Divine_Miss_Em INSTA: @emilyrebeccadean Emily's book Everyone Died So I Got A Dog is available here Listen to her podcast Walking the Dog Or her radio show with Frank Skinner For more information on the Hoffman Process Icelandic for ‘snow with flakes as big as dog’s paws’ – HUNDSLAPPADRÍFA We think the quote we referred to might not be Anton Chekhov after all, but rather Leo Tolstoy: “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way” For more about Cally visit her website or Twitter or Instagram or Facebook Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions. Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cally talks with Arthur about wide-ranging topics, including: poetry, bobby on the beat Dads, conspiracy theories, Van Gogh, Leonard Cohen, the North/South London divide, unconditional love and life after intensive care.  Follow Arthur on Twitter His autobiography is My Name is Daphne Fairfax Photos of our bobby on the beat Dads are here Micky Flanagan ‘out out’ Phoenix pub, Gillingham, Dorset (not Kent!): Morning pages For more about Cally visit her website Or follow on social media Twitter: @callybeaton Facebook Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Music by Jake Yapp Produced and edited by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 paying her way through Yale working as a pro dominatrix. Find out more about Desiree here Or follow her: @destheray Welcome to Nightvale National Ugly Mugs (NUM) Ending Violence Against Sex Workers Waking Up with Sam Harris TWITTER: @SamHarrisOrg For more about Cally visit her website Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cally talks with Oliver about wide-ranging topics, including: silent meditation retreats, goal-free living, writing ‘this column will change your life’ for The Guardian and why it’s important to ‘stay on the fucking bus’. Sign up for Oliver’s ‘The Imperfectionist’ newsletter here Follow him on Twitter @oliverburkeman Find out more about The Hoffman Process Or the Pomodoro Technique And the Helsinki Bus Station Read Oliver's final ‘This column will change your life’  For more about Cally visit her website Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Design Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, motherfuckers, to the podcast where comedy, business, self help and wellness collide.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices