

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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Jul 13, 2025 • 1h 21min
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 7 with Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Join comedian and actress Margaret Cabourn-Smith, known for her podcast 'Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith', as she hilariously navigates the latest drama in 'And Just Like That.' The discussion ranges from the absurdity of a dog’s illness handled like a sitcom gag to the nostalgic connections that resonate throughout the series. They reflect on the complexities of relationships, the significance of female friendships, and the show's intriguing character dynamics, all while blending humor and insightful critiques of pop culture.

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Fat (live from the Edinburgh Fringe)
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Fat (live from the Edinburgh Fringe)Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Kiri Pritchard-McLean with special guests Katie Greenall and Mika Johnson and music from Grace PetrieRecorded 5 August 2019 at The Pleasance Grand in Edinburgh. First released 30 December 2019.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-haveMore 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 Kiri Pritchard-McLean
https://twitter.com/kiripritchardmc
http://www.kiripritchardmclean.co.uk
More about Katie Greenall
https://twitter.com/Katie_Greenall
https://www.katiegreenall.com
More about Mika Johnson
https://twitter.com/mikaj_artist
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-mika039s-top-surgery
More about Grace Petrie
https://twitter.com/gracepetrie
https://gracepetrie.com
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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 show
Edinburgh preview shows at Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-8/
Never Have I Ever in Perth https://blackswantheatre.com.au/season-2025/never-have-i-ever
Edinburgh book festival https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/deborah-frances-white-a-little-more-conversation
Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe https://bookings.shedinburgh.com/event/9854:24/9854:20/
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

Jul 6, 2025 • 1h 11min
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 6 with Sara Barron
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like ThatPresented by Deborah Frances-White with Sara BarronSeason 3, Episode 6: “Silent Mode”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 Sara Barron
https://www.instagram.com/sarabarron1000000
https://shows.acast.com/firecrotch-normcore-a-succession-companion-podcast
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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 show
Edinburgh preview shows at Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-8/
Never Have I Ever in Perth https://blackswantheatre.com.au/season-2025/never-have-i-ever
Edinburgh book festival https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/deborah-frances-white-a-little-more-conversation
Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe https://bookings.shedinburgh.com/event/9854:24/9854:20/
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

Jun 30, 2025 • 57min
442. Abortion Rights in Europe with Mara Clarke, Justyna Wydrzyńska and Anton Van Dyck
The Guilty Feminist 442. Abortion Rights in EuropePresented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Mara Clarke, Justyna Wydrzyńska and Anton Van DyckRecorded 23 May 2025 via Riverside. Released 30 June.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-haveMore 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 abortion rights in Europe
SAFE newsletter sign up https://tinyurl.com/SAFEnews
https://www.supportingabortions.eu/support-us
Abotak abortion clinic in Poland https://abotak.org/en/
Abortion Without Borders https://abortion.eu/
https://demens.nu/mijnlichaam/
https://antorchahumanista.koalect.com/nl-NL/p/support-the-compagnons
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 show
Edinburgh preview shows at Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-8/
16 Postcodes with Jessica Regan https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655309
Never Have I Ever in Perth https://blackswantheatre.com.au/season-2025/never-have-i-ever
Edinburgh book festival https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/deborah-frances-white-a-little-more-conversation
Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe https://bookings.shedinburgh.com/event/9854:24/9854:20/
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

Jun 28, 2025 • 1h 27min
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 5 with Bec Hill
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like ThatPresented by Deborah Frances-White with Bec HillSeason 3, Episode 5: “Under the Table”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 Bec Hill
https://www.instagram.com/bechillcomedian
https://www.instagram.com/aproblemsquared
https://www.instagram.com/enemyinparis
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/bec-hill-guess-who-s-bec-bec-again-bec-hill-s-bec-tell-a-friend
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 show
Edinburgh preview shows at Soho Theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-8/
16 Postcodes with Jessica Regan https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655309
Never Have I Ever in Perth https://blackswantheatre.com.au/season-2025/never-have-i-ever
Edinburgh book festival https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/deborah-frances-white-a-little-more-conversation
Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe https://bookings.shedinburgh.com/event/9854:24/9854:20/
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

Jun 24, 2025 • 8min
Emergency Episode: Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul - 24 June update
Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoulRecorded 22 June 2025. Released 24 JuneThe Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.Support Alaa by visiting her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nurse_alaa_alghoulDonate to her PayPal at http://paypal.me/Alaa4Gazahttps://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-support-and-evacuate-10-families-in-gazaThank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeministYou can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts or Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6130f79f1531680013afcfbd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 33min
441. Gender Nonconformity with Kate O’Donnell and Grace Petrie
The Guilty Feminist 441. Gender NonconformityDeborah Frances-White in conversation with Kate O’Donnell with music from Grace PetrieRecorded 8 April 2025 at Stoller Hall, Manchester. Released 23 June.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-haveMore 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 Kate O’Donnell
https://www.instagram.com/kateodonnellpresents
https://www.instagram.com/transcreativeuk
More about Grace Petrie
https://www.instagram.com/gracepetriemusic
https://www.gracepetrie.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 show
16 Postcodes with Jessica Regan https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655309
Never Have I Ever in Perth https://blackswantheatre.com.au/season-2025/never-have-i-ever
Edinburgh book festival https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/deborah-frances-white-a-little-more-conversation
Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe https://bookings.shedinburgh.com/event/9854:24/9854:20/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

Jun 21, 2025 • 1h 8min
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 4 with Alison Spittle
In this lively discussion, Irish comedian and writer Alison Spittle joins the conversation, sharing her witty insights on the latest adventures of Carrie and Aiden in Virginia. They explore hilarious tech mishaps within families and the quirks of contemporary parenting. The humor shines as they critique character dynamics and the often absurd portrayal of wealth in the show. From fashion faux pas to reimagining narrative possibilities, the dialogue is packed with sharp commentary and playful banter that resonates with fans of the series.

Jun 16, 2025 • 58min
440. Justice for Windrush with Colin McFarlane
The Guilty Feminist 440. Justice for Windrush Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Colin McFarlaneRecorded 4 June 2025 via Riverside. Released 16 June.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-haveMore 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 Colin McFarlane and Justice4Windrush
https://www.instagram.com/colinmcfarlaneofficial
https://justice4windrush.org
https://www.instagram.com/j4windrush
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 show
16 Postcodes with Jessica Regan https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655309
Never Have I Ever in Perth https://blackswantheatre.com.au/season-2025/never-have-i-ever
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

Jun 15, 2025 • 1h 10min
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 3 with Natalie Bochenski
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like ThatPresented by Deborah Frances-White with Natalie BochenskiSeason 3, Episode 3: “Carrie Golightly”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 Natalie Bochenski
https://www.instagram.com/girlclumsy
https://www.nataliebochenski.com
https://www.actreact.com.au
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 show
16 Postcodes with Jessica Regan https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655309
Never Have I Ever in Perth https://blackswantheatre.com.au/season-2025/never-have-i-ever
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