

The Guilty Feminist
Deborah Frances-White
Ever felt like you should be better at feminism? Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests for this comedy podcast, recorded in front of a live audience. Each week they discuss our noble goals as 21st century feminists and the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them. Deborah Frances-White is the 2016 Writers' Guild Award Winner for Best Radio Comedy for her hit BBC Radio 4 series Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She is an Edinburgh Fringe regular, a screenwriter and is in huge demand for her corporate seminars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 23min
Fifth update from Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul
Emergency Episode: Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul
Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul
Recorded 17 November 2025. Released 17 November.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
* Support Alaa by visiting her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nurse_alaa_alghoul
* Donate to her PayPal at http://paypal.me/Alaa4Gaza
* https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-support-and-evacuate-10-families-in-gaza
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 25min
457. ROAD TO GILEAD: The Fight Back for Gender Justice with Alison Spittle and Chiara Capraro
The Guilty Feminist 457. The Fight Back for Gender Justice
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Alison Spittle with special guest Chiara Capraro
Recorded 4 November 2025 at The Pleasance London. Released 17 November.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
Amnesty International is the world’s largest grassroots human rights organisation, working tirelessly to expose human rights abuses, hold power to account, and campaign for a fairer, safer world. We stand stronger together.
Join the Amnesty International community and support their work exposing truth, debunking narratives, confronting perpetrators, defending truth-tellers and equipping communities with evidence to demand change: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/amnesty-guilty-feminist-november-2025
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Jessica Fostekew
https://www.instagram.com/jessicafostekew
More about Chiara Capraro
https://www.amnesty.org.uk/amnesty-uk-spokespeople
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiaracapraro
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Bill Murray, 23 November https://link.dice.fm/F147b081b51d
Russell T Davies at Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-9/
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 1min
456. ROAD TO GILEAD: The Value of Coalition with Jessica Fostekew and Jolyon Rubinstein - part two
The Guilty Feminist 456. The Value of Coalition
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guest Jolyon Rubinstein
Recorded 2 November 2025 at The Bloomsbury Theatre. Released 9 November.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
Amnesty International is the world’s largest grassroots human rights organisation, working tirelessly to expose human rights abuses, hold power to account, and campaign for a fairer, safer world. We stand stronger together.
Join the Amnesty International community and support their work exposing truth, debunking narratives, confronting perpetrators, defending truth-tellers and equipping communities with evidence to demand change: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/amnesty-guilty-feminist-november-2025
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/16/ice-immigration-queer-trans-louisiana
More about Jessica Fostekew
https://www.instagram.com/jessicafostekew
https://linktr.ee/jessica.fostekew
More about Jolyon Rubinstein
https://www.instagram.com/jolyonrubs
https://www.instagram.com/jollygriffinltd
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Pleasance, 10 November https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/guilty-feminist-live-deborah-frances-white
Museum of Comedy, 16 November https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist-live-podcast-recording/
Bill Murray, 23 November https://link.dice.fm/F147b081b51d
Russell T Davies at Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-9/
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2025 • 53min
456. ROAD TO GILEAD: The Value of Coalition with Jessica Fostekew and Jolyon Rubinstein - part one
The Guilty Feminist 456. The Value of Coalition
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guest Jolyon Rubinstein
Recorded 2 November 2025 at The Bloomsbury Theatre. Released 9 November.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
Amnesty International is the world’s largest grassroots human rights organisation, working tirelessly to expose human rights abuses, hold power to account, and campaign for a fairer, safer world. We stand stronger together.
Join the Amnesty International community and support their work exposing truth, debunking narratives, confronting perpetrators, defending truth-tellers and equipping communities with evidence to demand change: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/amnesty-guilty-feminist-november-2025
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/16/ice-immigration-queer-trans-louisiana
More about Jessica Fostekew
https://www.instagram.com/jessicafostekew
https://linktr.ee/jessica.fostekew
More about Jolyon Rubinstein
https://www.instagram.com/jolyonrubs
https://www.instagram.com/jollygriffinltd
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Pleasance, 10 November https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/guilty-feminist-live-deborah-frances-white
Museum of Comedy, 16 November https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist-live-podcast-recording/
Bill Murray, 23 November https://link.dice.fm/F147b081b51d
Russell T Davies at Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-9/
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2025 • 36min
Roadkill with Professor Dame Henrietta Moore
The Guilty Feminist. Roadkill
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Professor Dame Henrietta Moore
Recorded 26 August 2025. Released 7 November.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Professor Moore
https://www.henriettalmoore.com
https://www.waterstones.com/book/roadkill/henrietta-moore/arthur-kay/9781394295999
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Pleasance, 10 November https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/guilty-feminist-live-deborah-frances-white
Museum of Comedy, 16 November https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist-live-podcast-recording/
Bill Murray, 23 November https://link.dice.fm/F147b081b51d
Russell T Davies at Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-9/
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 3, 2025 • 58min
455. The Road to Gilead with Neil Datta
Neil Datta, Executive Director of the European Parliamentary Forum on Sexual and Reproductive Rights, dives into the alarming rise of the anti-gender movement and its impact on society. He explains how transgender rights are manipulated as a political wedge and discusses the dangerous alliances forming between gender-critical feminists and the Christian Right. Neil warns about the substantial funding fueling these movements in Europe and outlines their three-phase strategy aimed at reshaping policies and societal norms. He emphasizes the importance of grassroots action and strategic communication to counter these threats.

Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 10min
454. Creativity with Jessica Swale
454. Creativity with Jessica Swale
The Guilty Feminist 454. Creativity
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Jessica Swale
Recorded 21 October 2025. Released 27 October. In association with Wimbledon Book Fest. https://www.wimbledonbookfest.org
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Jessica Swale
https://www.instagram.com/jessicaswale
https://www.jessicaswale.co.uk
Get Jessica Swale's new book with 25% off using the code GFPODNHB: https://www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/a-year-of-creative-thinking
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
Book your V&A South Kensington tickets here: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/marie-antoinette?utm_source=spotify-theguiltyfeminist&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=marie_antoinette_campaign&utm_content=theguiltyfeminist
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Museum of Comedy, 2 and 16 November https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist-live-podcast-recording/
Pleasance, 4 and 10 November https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/guilty-feminist-live-deborah-frances-white
Camden School for Girls, 6 November https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/podcast
Bill Murray, 23 November https://link.dice.fm/F147b081b51d
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 37min
453. Money and Feminism with Corinne Low
The Guilty Feminist 453. Money and Feminism
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Corinne Low
Recorded 6 October 2025. Released 20 October. In association with Seed Talks https://www.seedtalks.co.uk
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
Book your V&A South Kensington tickets at:
https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/marie-antoinette?utm_source=spotify-theguiltyfeminist&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=marie_antoinette_campaign&utm_content=theguiltyfeminist
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Corinne Low
https://www.instagram.com/corinnelowphd
https://www.corinnelow.com
https://www.waterstones.com/book/femonomics/corinne-low/9781399737609
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250369512/havingitall
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Wimbledon Book Fest with Jessica Swale, 21 October https://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/events/jessica-swale/
Museum of Comedy, 2 and 16 November https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist-live-podcast-recording/
Pleasance, 4 and 10 November https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/guilty-feminist-live-deborah-frances-white
Bill Murray, 23 November https://link.dice.fm/F147b081b51d
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2025 • 45min
452. Women in Music with Lucy Karczewski and Nia Towle
In this insightful discussion, Lucy Karczewski and Nia Towle, West End actresses and singers from Stereophonic, delve into the world of music and female empowerment. Lucy shares her visceral connection to her character Diana, while Nia highlights Holly's independence and the emotional depth of her journey. They tackle the dynamics of male dismissiveness in creative fields and how success alters relationships within a band. The conversation also explores the importance of female friendship and resilience, making for an inspiring dialogue about creativity and ambition.

Oct 9, 2025 • 32min
Gaza update #4
Emergency Episode: Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul
Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul
Recorded 8 October 2025. Released 9 October.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Support Alaa by visiting her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nurse_alaa_alghoul
Donate to her PayPal at http://paypal.me/Alaa4Gaza
https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-support-and-evacuate-10-families-in-gaza
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


