

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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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 18min
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 • 51min
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-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://twitter.com/DeborahFW
https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book
More about Sara Pascoe
https://www.plosive.co.uk/podcasts/weirdos-book-club
http://www.sarapascoe.com
https://twitter.com/sarapascoe
More about Cariad Lloyd
https://cariadlloyd.com
https://twitter.com/LadyCariad
http://www.austentatiousimpro.com
For more information about this and other episodes…
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Our new podcasts are out now
Media Storm https://podfollow.com/media-storm
Absolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-power
Come 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 soon
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 16min
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 • 52min
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-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://twitter.com/DeborahFW
https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book
More about Sofie Hagen
http://www.sofiehagen.com
https://twitter.com/sofiehagen
More about Lolly Adefope
https://twitter.com/lollyadefope
http://lolade.tumblr.com/
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
Our new podcasts are out now
Media Storm https://podfollow.com/media-storm
Absolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-power
Come 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 soon
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 26min
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.

Dec 22, 2023 • 18min
Write for Rights - Why we should care about Kyrgyzstan?
Write for Rights: Why we should care about Kyrgyzstan15 years in prison for peacefully protesting…In today’s short story, journalist Mathilda Mallinson meets a human rights defender whose plight unites us across borders. She faces imprisonment in a secluded mountainous country that lies at a crucial juncture between Asia and Europe. As the forces against her take root around the world, there’s one key takeaway: she could be you.Find out why Rita’s story matters to you, and what you can do to help.The episode is hosted by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) and features music by Samfire (@soundofsamfire). Learn more at amnesty.org.uk.Note on translation: The performance of conference interpreters is protected under international law, with the Berne Convention providing protection for the interests of authors. In the context of an interpreted event, interpreters are the owners of their interpretations and therefore have exclusive rights over the recording of their work. Due to the spontaneous nature of simultaneous interpreting, the recording of an interpreted event can only ever be used for information purposes and does not serve as the official version of the communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
Israel and Palestine with Amnesty CEO Sacha Deshmukh
The Guilty Feminist: Israel and Palestine with Amnesty CEO Sacha DeshmukhDeborah Frances-White talks to Amnesty CEO Sacha Deshmukh about the crisis in Gaza and Israel.Recorded 11 December 2023. Released 18 December.The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://twitter.com/DeborahFW
https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book
More about Sacha Deshmukh and Amnesty International
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacha-deshmukh-b3a94915
https://www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/ceasefirenow
https://twitter.com/amnestyuk
Big Speeches with Jessica ReganNew dates for 2024 on website. Take part via Zoom. https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/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
Our new podcasts are out now
Media Storm https://podfollow.com/media-storm
Absolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-power
Come 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 soon
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 40min
381. A Celebration of Cal Wilson
The Guilty Feminist 381: A Celebration of Cal WilsonPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Kirsty Webeck with special guests Claire Hooper, Susie Youssef, Geraldine Hickey and music from Dallas Frasca and Ali McGregorRecorded 10 December 2023. Released 18 December.The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://twitter.com/DeborahFW
https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book
More about our guests
https://twitter.com/KirstyWebeck
https://twitter.com/theclairehooper
https://twitter.com/susieyoussef
https://twitter.com/geraldinehickey
https://twitter.com/dallasfrasca
https://twitter.com/jazzamatazzali
Big Speeches with Jessica ReganNew dates for 2024 on website. Take part via Zoom. https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/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
Our new podcasts are out now
Media Storm https://podfollow.com/media-storm
Absolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-power
Come 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 soon
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 21min
380. Tough Crowd with Jessica Fostekew and special guest Andi Osho
The Guilty Feminist 380: Tough CrowdPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guest Andi OshoRecorded 11 August 2023. Released 11 December 2023.The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://twitter.com/DeborahFW
https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book
More about Jessica Fostekew
https://twitter.com/jessicafostekew
https://jessicafostekew.com
https://twitter.com/thehooveringpod
More about Andi Osho
https://www.instagram.com/theandioshow
https://www.andiosho.co.uk
Big Speeches with Jessica ReganNew dates for 2024 on website. Take part via Zoom. https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/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
Our new podcasts are out now
Media Storm https://podfollow.com/media-storm
Absolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-power
Come 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 soon
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 26min
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Identity with Susan Wokoma, Liv Francis-Cornibert and Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Guests: Susan Wokoma (actress), Liv Francis-Cornibert (co-founder of Legally Black), and Yassmin Abdel-Magied (author and engineer). Interesting topics discussed: Dressing for events and celebrity encounters, lack of female representation in Paw Patrol, identity and representation in books and shows, personal reflections on identity, the disparity of asking for money, upcoming projects and charity support.


