

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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Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 10min
376. The Romans with Jessica Fostekew and Mary Beard
The Guilty Feminist 376. The RomansPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guest Mary Beard.Recorded 20 October 2023 via SquadCast. Released 30 October.The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Picture Sarah Jeynes & BBC.More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about Jessica Fostekewhttps://twitter.com/jessicafostekewhttps://twitter.com/thehooveringpodhttp://jessicafostekew.comMore about Mary Beardhttps://twitter.com/wmarybeardhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001s5cl 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:Soho Theatre 1-4 November: https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-7Australia 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.

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 7min
375. How to Win People Over with Chloe Petts and Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE
The Guilty Feminist 375. How to Win People OverPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Chloe Petts with special guest Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE.Recorded 16 October 2023 at Kings Place in London. Released 23 October.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 Chloe Pettshttps://twitter.com/ChloePettshttps://www.chloepetts.orgMore about Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrahhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/639320https://www.ellaroberta.orgFor 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:Soho Theatre 1-4 November: https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-7Australia 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.

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 12min
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Leadership with Cal Wilson and Julia Gillard and music from Grace Petrie
Former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, joins the podcast to discuss leadership and gender bias. They also touch on Madonna, Santa's leadership skills, and the lack of feminism on the Manly Ferry. Frustration with gender equality rankings and hope for a better future are also discussed.

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 1min
374. Queers of Joy with Abigoliah Schamaun and special guests Chris Lani-McAllister and Danica Lani
The Guilty Feminist 374: Queers of JoyPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Abigoliah Schamaun with special guests Chris Lani-McAllister and Danica Lani.Recorded 24 July 2023. Released 9 October 2023.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 Abigoliah Schamaunhttps://twitter.com/abigoliahhttp://abigoliah.comMore about Queers of Joyhttps://www.instagram.com/queers.of.joyhttps://www.instagram.com/danicalanihttps://www.freeblock13.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:Guilty Feminist at Kings Place 18 October: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/?s=guilty+feministThank 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.

Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 5min
373. Intimacy with Abigoliah Schamaun and special guests Beaver Meadow and Alex Cowan
Beaver Meadow and Alex Cowan join the hosts to discuss societal expectations on women, personal trainers and Woody Allen, strategies for handling uncomfortable situations, demonstrating feminism without stating it, classification of unsafe travel places and LGBTQIA community, personal challenges and the need for feminists in Florida, sex and disability, and broadening attractions and representation in media.

Sep 29, 2023 • 24min
British Red Cross special with emergency responder Kate Bedding
Deborah Frances-White sits down with Kate Bedding, a learning and development manager for the British Red Cross crisis and emergency response team. They discuss the vital work of the British Red Cross, the importance of preparation and community resilience, kindness and compassion in extreme hardship, the power of humanitarian support, and the qualities and training required to be a first responder.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 34min
372: Protest Then and Now with Desiree Burch and special guests Susan Skedd and Media Storm
The Guilty Feminist 372: Protest Then and NowPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Desiree Burch with specials Susan Skedd and Media Storm.Recorded 17 September 2023 at The London Podcast Festival. Released 23 September.The Guilty Feminist theme composed 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 Desiree Burchhttps://twitter.com/destherayhttps://desireeburch.carrd.coMore about English Heritagehttps://twitter.com/EnglishHeritagehttps://www.english-heritage.org.ukMore about Media Stormhttps://twitter.com/mediastormpodhttps://twitter.com/mathildamallhttps://twitter.com/helenawadiahttps://mediastormpodcast.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:“Never Have I Ever” written by Deborah, Chichester Festival Theatre, 1-30 September: https://www.cft.org.uk/events/never-have-i-everKings Place, 16 October and 18 December. https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/?s=guilty+feministThank 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.

Sep 18, 2023 • 59min
371. News Life Balance with Esther Manito and special guest Ria Lina
Ria Lina, a comedian, joins Deborah Frances-White and Esther Manito to discuss the struggle of balancing life and consuming news. They explore the influence of topical comedy shows, the role of activists in society, the impact of online behavior on real-life interactions, and even touch on household chores and podcast recommendations. A mix of thought-provoking and light-hearted topics in this entertaining episode.

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 10min
370. The List with Yomi Adegoke
The Guilty Feminist 370: The List with Yomi AdegokePresented by Deborah Frances-White and Yomi AdegokeRecorded 17 August 2023 at Soho Theatre. Released 11 SeptemberThe Guilty Feminist theme composed 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 Yomi Adegoke and The Listhttps://www.instagram.com/yomi.adegokehttps://harpercollins.co.uk/pages/the-list-yomi-adegokeBig Speeches with Jessica ReganFirst Sunday of each month from 2 July. 3:00pm via Zoom. https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/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:Global Pillage at The London Podcast Festival, Saturday 16 September: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/global-pillage-14/Guilty Feminist at The London Podcast Festival, Sunday 17 September: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-7/“Never Have I Ever” written by Deborah, Chichester Festival Theatre, 1-30 September: https://www.cft.org.uk/events/never-have-i-everThank 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.

Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 15min
369. Crushed by The Guilty Feminist with Margaret Cabourn-Smith and special guest Sindhu Vee
Sindhu Vee, a special guest, joins Margaret Cabourn-Smith on this episode. They discuss desires for a certain physical image, feminism and crushes, road trip drama, unrequited love, guilty and feminist crushes, and upcoming events like the Crushed show and London Podcast Festival.