A comedy chat show for less-than-perfect parents. Hosted by comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn and featuring guest parenting experts, comedians and... more
Time for the filthiest, silliest and sweariest episode of the year - it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Podcast! We are joined... more
Are modern mums more stressed than their predecessors, and if so, why? What's the best way to deal with anger,... more
In this episode, we answer all the burning questions we've had recently about the theft of Ellie's wedding rings. How did they... more
How do we keep children safe when they're playing games online? What's the best way to manage screentime? What is... more
What's the best brand of air fryer? How can bad bakers get better? And why does the This Morning baking... more
How is having ADHD like being a butterfly? Why are women still being defined by what their husbands do? And... more
This is a special LIVE podcast, recorded at the awesome Big Feastival this summer. Our guest is Cat Sims, known on the... more
Our guest for this episode is the hilarious Michael Akadiri! He tells us why he switched from junior doctor to comedian, but... more
How come different people find different things funny? Why is When Harry Met Sally a better film than Love Actually? And can dogs... more
Do you really need to follow fashion when you've just had a baby? What's the best way to work on... more
What's it like to perform a hilarious comedy show about death? Here to tell us all about it is stand-up... more
Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian Helen Lederer! We talk about how she helped pave the way for... more
What's the best thing to say to someone who's in mourning? Is the second year of grief really the hardest?... more
This special bonus episode was recorded on Saturday 6 July, just two days after the general election. We got to... more
Our guest for this episode is best-selling author, dear friend and Saturday Kitchen wine expert Helen McGinn! She tells us what... more
How do you get a book deal? Is Michael Buble's music for life, or just for Christmas? What's it like... more
Our guest for this episode is the amazing Caro Tasker. We cover a huge range of topics, including baby loss, raising autistic... more
It's a transatlantic party in this episode as we meet KK and Kerry, the world's second best female comedy double act!... more
This episode is all about the new weight loss drug Ozempic - what are the risks? What are the benefits? How... more
Yes, it really has been 25 years since Ralph's Party was released! You are that old! Here to talk about... more
We sit down for a serious chat in this episode as we celebrate the life of Lee, Helen's Mum, who passed... more
Why do lesbians have the highest divorce rate? How do you navigate an open relationship? What goes on in a... more
What makes the Danish some of the happiest people on earth? How can we steal their ideas, and what's stopping... more
Comedian, immigration lawyer, burlesque dancer, trainee wrestler, and absolute legend - it's Sikisa!She tells us how she went from being a... more
What's the best way to write a bestselling book? Who would win in a fight between a shark and a... more
HELLO READERS! What's it like to go to Antarctica with your 76 year-old Dad? What is Ellie's problem with penguins? Why... more
Why are PTA quizzes the worst? Is Croydon really the Manhattan of London? And which star of The Chase has... more
What's it like to embrace Hugh Jackman? Which celebrity does Tom Price still dream of interviewing? And why does he want us to... more
What is the collective noun for a group of Lindas? How is anal sex like relationship bitcoin? And which Hollywood action... more
Christmas eating is great, but Christmas cooking can be stressful. Joining us with her top tips for creating calm in the... more
Is there a way to argue constructively? What is the best way to help someone in crisis? Should we aim... more
We know it's only November, but we can't help it - we bloody love Christmas! So in our latest podcast... more
267: From Morrisons to Drag Race with Ella VadayOur guest for this episode is Nick Collier, aka drag superstar Ella Vaday! He tells us... more
Our guest for this episode is the amazing Shareefa J - model, diversity activist, fitness champion, and all round bloody... more
What should you say to a friend who has cancer? If you're the one with the diagnosis, how do you... more
Our guest for this episode is the awesome Ayo Akinwolere - Blue Peter presenter, documentary maker, fitness champion, and all-round... more
Do we all need therapy? How do you talk to a partner about sharing the mental load? And what's the first... more
What's the best way to avoid family days out turning into disasters? How do you stop kids asking for snacks... more
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains two of Ellie's Dad's jokes. He joins us to share some tall tales about a... more
It's hard to believe it's been a whole decade since we sat down on Ellie's sofa to record the first... more
What's hardest part of parenting - the baby bit, toddler tantrums, or teenage rage? What's it like to live with... more
How do fighter pilots get their callsigns? What's it like to risk your life every time you go to work?... more
What's the best way to deal with an angry child? Why should we be saying "thank you" to our kids instead... more
257: TV's Dr Zoe Williams on teenage girls, healthy farts and being a Gladiator!Our guest for the episode is the... more
Our guest for this episode is the awesome Kate Ferdinand! She tells us about her experience of becoming a stepmum... more
What's the best food to make for date night? How long should you really cook a fish finger for? And... more
In this episode we're joined by Nicki Bamford-Bowes, aka @andthentheywentwild, and Wayne Perrey, the TV carpenter! They're here with loads of... more
This month marks TEN YEARS together as the Scummy Mummies! So we decided to celebrate in the traditional way -... more
What a Mann, what a Mann, what a Mann, what a mighty fine Mann - it's Olly Mann! The podcasting... more
One of our favourite guests returns to the podcast to tell us about her fabulous new book! And along the... more
One of our favourite guests returns to the podcast to tell us about her fabulous new book! And along the way we... more