

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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Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 18min
The Guilty Feminist Culture Club: In the Eye of the Storm with Yanis Varoufakis and Raoul Martinez
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Yanis Varoufakis and Raoul MartinezRecorded 15 February in London. Released 21 February 2024.The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon.More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about In the Eye of the Stormhttps://twitter.com/VaroufakisDochttps://www.eyeofthestorm.infoFor more information about this and other episodes…visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.comtweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempodlike our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeministcheck out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeministor join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPTOur new podcasts are out nowMedia Storm https://podfollow.com/media-stormAbsolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-powerCome to a live recordingVoices for Gaza, 3 March: https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/voices-for-gazaKings Place, 25 March: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-25-03/Guilty Feminist Book Club, 27 March: https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-suzie-miller/london-piccadillyAustralia and New Zealand tour: https://guiltyfeminist.com/aus-nz-tour2024/Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 11min
386. Milestones with Esther Manito and Kate Cheka
The Guilty Feminist 386. MilestonesPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Esther Manito with special guest Kate ChekaRecorded 10 November 2023 at Soho Theatre. Released 19 February 2024.The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about Esther Manitohttps://twitter.com/esther_manitohttps://www.instagram.com/esthermanitohttps://www.esthermanito.co.ukMore about Kate Chekahttps://www.instagram.com/katechekahttps://www.comedyinyoureye.com/post/comedy-in-your-eye-pupil-kate-cheka-crowned-funny-women-winner-2023For more information about this and other episodes…visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.comtweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempodlike our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeministcheck out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeministor join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPTOur new podcasts are out nowMedia Storm https://podfollow.com/media-stormAbsolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-powerCome to a live recording:Kings Place, 19 February 2024: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-19-feb/Voices for Gaza, 3 March: https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/voices-for-gazaAustralia and New Zealand tour: https://guiltyfeminist.com/aus-nz-tour2024/Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 32min
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Jealousy with Grace Petrie and Sammy Dobson
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Getting Older Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Grace Petrie with special guest Sammy DobsonRecorded 17 September 2018 at Northern Stage in Newcastle. Originally released 24 September. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about Grace Petriehttps://www.instagram.com/gracepetriemusichttps://gracepetrie.bandcamp.com/album/build-something-betterhttps://www.gracepetrie.comMore about Jenny Eclairhttps://twitter.com/sammytdobsonhttps://www.instagram.com/sammytinksFor more information about this and other episodes…visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.comtweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempodlike our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeministcheck out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeministor join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPTOur new podcasts are out nowMedia Storm https://podfollow.com/media-stormAbsolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-powerCome to a live recording:Kings Place, 19 February 2024: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-19-feb/Australia / New Zealand 2024 dates coming soonThank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 16min
385. Self Forgiveness with Jessica Fostekew and special guest Lou Sanders
Lou Sanders, a comedian and performer, joins the hosts to discuss self-forgiveness. They touch on topics like the pressure of beauty standards, the lack of recognition for women playwrights, fear of driving, childhood memories, and promoting Lou Sanders' book.

Jan 29, 2024 • 46min
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Getting Older with Sindhu Vee and Jenny Eclair
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Getting Older Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Sindhu Vee with special guest Jenny Eclair Recorded 5 June 2017 at Kings Place, London. Originally released 6 November. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Photos by Grace Gelder www.gracegelder.co.ukGive today to The Kids Network https://www.thekidsnetwork.org.uk/More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about Sindhu Veehttps://www.instagram.com/sindhuveehttps://sindhuvee.comMore about Jenny Eclairhttps://twitter.com/jennyeclairhttps://jennyeclair.comFor more information about this and other episodes…visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.comtweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempodlike our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeministcheck out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeministor join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPTOur new podcasts are out nowMedia Storm https://podfollow.com/media-stormAbsolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-powerCome to a live recording:Kings Place, 19 February 2024: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-19-feb/Australia 2024 dates coming soonThank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 13min
384. The Object and the Subject with Alison Spittle and Lydia Pettit
Comedian Alison Spittle and special guest Lydia Pettit discuss the unfairness in products marketed towards men and women, share humorous banter about beauty treatments and Lord of the Rings, explore canceling plans and the concept of stealth feminism, analyze gender dynamics in news headlines, delve into anger and self-portraiture, challenge society's discomfort with the word 'fat', and end with updates on upcoming projects and discussions about height.

Jan 15, 2024 • 47min
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Periods part two with Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Periods part twoPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Sara Pascoe with special guest Cariad LloydRecorded 7 November 2016 at Kings Place in London. First released 29 May 2017The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about Sara Pascoehttps://www.plosive.co.uk/podcasts/weirdos-book-clubhttp://www.sarapascoe.comhttps://twitter.com/sarapascoeMore about Cariad Lloydhttps://cariadlloyd.comhttps://twitter.com/LadyCariadhttp://www.austentatiousimpro.comFor more information about this and other episodes…visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.comtweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempodlike our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeministcheck out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeministor join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPTOur new podcasts are out nowMedia Storm https://podfollow.com/media-stormAbsolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-powerCome to a live recording:Kings Place, 15 January 2024: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-15-jan/Kings Place, 19 February 2024: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-19-feb/Australia/New Zealand 2024 dates coming soonThank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 11min
383. Heteronormativity with Jessica Fostekew and Mary O’Connell
Deborah and Jessica discuss terms, experiences, and observations, including 'firemen', beavers, and joining a cult. They explore varieties of feminism and losing social masking during the pandemic. They also cover the discomfort and backlash surrounding U-Liz and the surprising connection between green agendas and the alt-right. The chapter delves into dating apps, ghosting, and the origins of bisexuality. They end with a hilarious conversation about confessions and Catholicism.

Jan 1, 2024 • 48min
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Anger with Lolly Adefope
The Guilty Feminist Redux: AngerPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Sofie Hagen with special guest Lolly AdefopeRecorded 28 June 2016 at Kings Place London. First released 4 July 2016.The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about Sofie Hagenhttp://www.sofiehagen.comhttps://twitter.com/sofiehagenMore about Lolly Adefopehttps://twitter.com/lollyadefopehttp://lolade.tumblr.com/For more information about this and other episodes…visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.comtweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempodlike our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeministcheck out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeministor join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPTOur new podcasts are out nowMedia Storm https://podfollow.com/media-stormAbsolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-powerCome to a live recording:Kings Place, 15 January 2024: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-15-jan/Kings Place, 19 February 2024: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-19-feb/Australia/New Zealand 2024 dates coming soonThank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 22min
382. Christmas Past and Christmas Presents
In this podcast, the hosts reflect on five years of podcasting, discuss the importance of creating a joyful and active tribe to fight apathy and oppression, highlight the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ refugees, and raise awareness about female genital mutilation (FGM) and the importance of supporting survivors. They also discuss their evolving perspectives on feminism and comedy, and jokingly challenge the idea of someone being against feminism. Additionally, they share sponsor ads for Impress Press On Falsies and the Allbirds Missile Collection.