

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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Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 17min
317. Live from Newcastle with Kemah Bob and special guests Celya AB, Alison Spittle, Clare Mac Cumhaill and Rachael Wiseman - part two
The Guilty Feminist episode 317: Live from NewcastlePresented by Deborah Frances-White and Kemah Bob and special guests Celya AB, Alison Spittle, Clare Mac Cumhaill and Rachael Wiseman and music from Bridie JacksonRecorded 16 June at The Tyne Theatre Newcastle. Released 1 August 2022.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 Kemah Bobhttps://twitter.com/kemahbobhttps://twitter.com/focitupcomedyhttps://www.21-soho.com/foc-it-upMore about Celya ABhttps://twitter.com/abcelyahttps://www.instagram.com/abcelyahttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/celya-ab-swimmingMore about Alison Spittlehttps://twitter.com/AlisonSpittlehttps://ko-fi.com/alisonspittlehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08m3z73https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alison-spittle-wetMore about Bridie Jacksonhttps://twitter.com/bridiejackson1https://www.bridiejackson.comMore about our guestshttps://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/clare-maccumhaill/https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/243940/rachael-wisemanFor 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-powerFOC it UP Comedy Club https://podfollow.com/foc-it-up-comedy-clubCome to a live recordingFOC it Up Comedy Club, from 19 June https://www.21-soho.com/foc-it-upEdinburgh Fringe https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4395/London Podcast Festival https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-x-brown-girls-do-it-too/SEVENTH BIRTHDAY SHOW in LONDON, 1 October https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/the-guilty-feminist-eventim-apollo-14545290/Ulster Hall, 14 October: https://www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/the-guilty-feminist/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.

Aug 1, 2022 • 54min
317. Live from Newcastle with Kemah Bob and special guests Celya AB, Alison Spittle, Clare Mac Cumhaill and Rachael Wiseman
The Guilty Feminist episode 317: Live from NewcastlePresented by Deborah Frances-White and Kemah Bob and special guests Celya AB, Alison Spittle, Clare Mac Cumhaill and Rachael Wiseman and music from Bridie JacksonRecorded 16 June at The Tyne Theatre Newcastle. Released 1 August 2022.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 Kemah Bobhttps://twitter.com/kemahbobhttps://twitter.com/focitupcomedyhttps://www.21-soho.com/foc-it-upMore about Celya ABhttps://twitter.com/abcelyahttps://www.instagram.com/abcelyahttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/celya-ab-swimmingMore about Alison Spittlehttps://twitter.com/AlisonSpittlehttps://ko-fi.com/alisonspittlehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08m3z73https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alison-spittle-wetMore about Bridie Jacksonhttps://twitter.com/bridiejackson1https://www.bridiejackson.comMore about our guestshttps://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/clare-maccumhaill/https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/243940/rachael-wisemanFor 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-powerFOC it UP Comedy Club https://podfollow.com/foc-it-up-comedy-clubCome to a live recordingFOC it Up Comedy Club, from 19 June https://www.21-soho.com/foc-it-upEdinburgh Fringe https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4395/London Podcast Festival https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-x-brown-girls-do-it-too/SEVENTH BIRTHDAY SHOW in LONDON, 1 October https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/the-guilty-feminist-eventim-apollo-14545290/Ulster Hall, 14 October: https://www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/the-guilty-feminist/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.

Jul 28, 2022 • 27min
Bonus episode - This Is How You Do It: Jamie Wareham
Bonus episode - This Is How You Do It: Jamie WarehamMedia Storm hosts Mathilda and Helena meet their mainstream media matches! In this crossover bonus series with The Guilty Feminist, they interview journalists trying to make an imperfect industry a little bit less so, about their noble goals and - you guessed it - the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them! Brought to you by The Guilty Feminist, every other Thursday.Today’s guest is Jamie Wareham, the creator of Queer AF, a free weekly LGBTQIA+ newsletter that mentors and commissions queer creatives and reporters. He has worked for Forbes, Gay Star News, Attitude Magazine, and On Road Media, earning accolades such as a Radio 30 Under 30 and British Podcast Award. We talk about values-based journalism, business models that break from advertising, and trans fear-mongering by political elites.Subscribe to Queer AF here: https://www.wearequeeraf.com/subscribe/The episode is hosted by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia). The music is by Samfire @soundofsamfire.Get in touchFollow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/mediastormpodor Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mediastormpodor Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@mediastormpodlike us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MediaStormPodsend us an email mediastormpodcast@gmail.comcheck out our website https://mediastormpodcast.comMedia Storm is brought to you by the house of The Guilty Feminist and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2022 • 1h 10min
316. Live from Cardiff with Sophie Duker and special guests Abigoliah Schamaun, Melin Edomwonyi and Talk to Coco - part two
The Guilty Feminist episode 316: Live from CardiffPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Sophie Duker with special guests Abigoliah Schamaun, Melin Edomwonyi and Talk to Coco and music from Jess RobinsonRecorded 4 June at St David’s Hall, Cardiff. Released 25 July 2022.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 Sophie Dukerhttps://twitter.com/sophiedukeboxhttps://sophieduker.comhttps://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/sophie-duker-hagMore about Melin Edomwonyihttps://twitter.com/melin_edohttps://www.liltitsy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/liltitsyMore about Talk to Cocohttps://twitter.com/TeamCocohttps://www.instagram.com/talktococoMore about Jess Robinsonhttps://twitter.com/jessierobinsonhttps://www.jessrobinson.co.ukhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jess-robinson-legacyFor 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-powerFOC it UP Comedy Club https://podfollow.com/foc-it-up-comedy-clubCome to a live recordingFOC it Up Comedy Club, from 19 June https://www.21-soho.com/foc-it-upSEVENTH BIRTHDAY SHOW in LONDON, 1 October https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/the-guilty-feminist-eventim-apollo-14545290/Australia/NZ tour https://guiltyfeminist.com/tour2022/Edinburgh Fringe https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4395/London Podcast Festival https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-x-brown-girls-do-it-too/Ulster Hall, 14 October: https://www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/the-guilty-feminist/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.

Jul 25, 2022 • 46min
316. Live from Cardiff with Sophie Duker and special guests Abigoliah Schamaun, Melin Edomwonyi and Talk to Coco - part one
The Guilty Feminist episode 316: Live from CardiffPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Sophie Duker with special guests Abigoliah Schamaun, Melin Edomwonyi and Talk to Coco and music from Jess RobinsonRecorded 4 June at St David’s Hall, Cardiff. Released 25 July 2022.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 Sophie Dukerhttps://twitter.com/sophiedukeboxhttps://sophieduker.comhttps://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/sophie-duker-hagMore about Melin Edomwonyihttps://twitter.com/melin_edohttps://www.liltitsy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/liltitsyMore about Talk to Cocohttps://twitter.com/TeamCocohttps://www.instagram.com/talktococoMore about Jess Robinsonhttps://twitter.com/jessierobinsonhttps://www.jessrobinson.co.ukhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jess-robinson-legacyFor 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-powerFOC it UP Comedy Club https://podfollow.com/foc-it-up-comedy-clubCome to a live recordingFOC it Up Comedy Club, from 19 June https://www.21-soho.com/foc-it-upSEVENTH BIRTHDAY SHOW in LONDON, 1 October https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/the-guilty-feminist-eventim-apollo-14545290/Australia/NZ tour https://guiltyfeminist.com/tour2022/Edinburgh Fringe https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4395/London Podcast Festival https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-x-brown-girls-do-it-too/Ulster Hall, 14 October: https://www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/the-guilty-feminist/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.

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h
315. Dance, Baby, Dance with Catherine Bohart, Alison Spittle and Priya Gupta - part two
The Guilty Feminist episode 315: Dance Baby Dance - part twoPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Catherine Bohart with special guest Priya Gupta, plus Alison Spittle and music from Jess RobinsonRecorded 20 May at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Released 18 July 2022.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 Catherine Boharthttps://twitter.com/CatherineBoharthttps://www.catherinebohart.comhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/catherine-bohart-this-isn-t-for-youMore about Alison Spittlehttps://twitter.com/AlisonSpittlehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08m3z73/episodes/downloadshttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alison-spittle-wetMore about Jess Robinsonhttps://twitter.com/jessierobinsonhttps://www.jessrobinson.co.ukhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jess-robinson-legacyMore about Priya Guptahttps://twitter.com/pri_pri1014https://twitter.com/BalletBlackhttps://balletblack.co.ukFor 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-powerFOC it UP Comedy Club https://podfollow.com/foc-it-up-comedy-clubCome to a live recordingFOC it Up Comedy Club, from 19 June https://www.21-soho.com/foc-it-upSEVENTH BIRTHDAY SHOW in LONDON, 1 October https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/the-guilty-feminist-eventim-apollo-14545290/Australia/NZ tour https://guiltyfeminist.com/tour2022/Edinburgh Fringe https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4395/London Podcast Festival https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-x-brown-girls-do-it-too/Ulster Hall, 14 October: https://www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/the-guilty-feminist/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.

Jul 18, 2022 • 55min
315. Dance, Baby, Dance with Catherine Bohart, Alison Spittle and Priya Gupta - part one
The Guilty Feminist episode 315: Dance Baby Dance - part onePresented by Deborah Frances-White and Catherine Bohart with special guest Priya Gupta, plus Alison Spittle and music from Jess RobinsonRecorded 20 May at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Released 18 July 2022.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 Catherine Boharthttps://twitter.com/CatherineBoharthttps://www.catherinebohart.comhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/catherine-bohart-this-isn-t-for-youMore about Alison Spittlehttps://twitter.com/AlisonSpittlehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08m3z73/episodes/downloadshttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alison-spittle-wetMore about Jess Robinsonhttps://twitter.com/jessierobinsonhttps://www.jessrobinson.co.ukhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jess-robinson-legacyMore about Priya Guptahttps://twitter.com/pri_pri1014https://twitter.com/BalletBlackhttps://balletblack.co.ukFor 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-powerFOC it UP Comedy Club https://podfollow.com/foc-it-up-comedy-clubCome to a live recordingFOC it Up Comedy Club, from 19 June https://www.21-soho.com/foc-it-upSEVENTH BIRTHDAY SHOW in LONDON, 1 October https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/the-guilty-feminist-eventim-apollo-14545290/Australia/NZ tour https://guiltyfeminist.com/tour2022/Edinburgh Fringe https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4395/London Podcast Festival https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-x-brown-girls-do-it-too/Ulster Hall, 14 October: https://www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/the-guilty-feminist/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.

Jul 15, 2022 • 19min
Bonus episode - A Good Causes Special with Comfort Etim and The National Lottery
This bonus episode features Deborah sitting down with the amazing Comfort Etim, an inspirational woman who heads up National Lottery-funded Refugee Women Connect, all whilst running her own football team, Comfort Angels. We'll hear about her journey, passion for helping those who arrived to the UK in similar circumstances to her, and a few predictions for how the '22 Euros will unfold.Thanks to National Lottery players, over £50m of funding has been raised for women's football over the past 10 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 2022 • 24min
Bonus episode - This Is How You Do It: Rachel Charlton-Dailey
Media Storm hosts Mathilda and Helena meet their mainstream media matches! In this crossover bonus series with The Guilty Feminist, they interview journalists and activists trying to make an imperfect industry a little bit less so, about their noble goals and - you guessed it - the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them! Brought to you by The Guilty Feminist, every other Thursday.Today's guest is Rachel Charlton-Dailey (@RachelCDailey), award-winning journalist and activist, who founded The Unwritten (@TheUnwrittenPub) - a publication for disabled people to share their stories “without them being reduced to trauma or inspiration”. Just last week, she collaborated with the Daily Mirror to edit the series 'Disabled Britain', investigations and features about disability that break from mainstream news norms to centre the lived experience of disabled people. We chat about the series, her favourite story to work on, and thoughts on what our future Prime Minster could do for disabled people.The episode is hosted by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia).For more information on The Guilty Feminist 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/bRfSPTFor more information on Media Storm: Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/mediastormpodor Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mediastormpodor Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@mediastormpodlike us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MediaStormPodsend us an email mediastormpodcast@gmail.comcheck out our website https://mediastormpodcast.comMedia Storm is brought to you by the house of The Guilty Feminist and is part of the Acast Creator Network.The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon.This Is How You Do It theme by Samfire (@soundofsamfire) 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.

Jul 11, 2022 • 1h
314. Who’s Afraid of Giving Birth? with Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jessica Fostekew and Melody Robinson - part two
The Guilty Feminist episode 314: Who’s Afraid of Giving Birth? Part TwoPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Kiri Pritchard-McLean with special guest Melody Robinson, plus Jessica Fostekew and music from Grace PetrieRecorded 19 May at The York Barbican. Released 11 July 2022.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 Kiri Pritchard-McLeanhttps://twitter.com/kiripritchardmchttp://www.kiripritchardmclean.co.ukMore about Jessica Fostekewhttps://twitter.com/jessicafostekewhttp://jessicafostekew.comMore about Melody Robinsonhttps://melodyrobinson.cohttps://www.instagram.com/allthingsbirthandbeyondhttps://www.birthrights.org.ukhttps://www.aims.org.ukFor 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-powerFOC it UP Comedy Club https://podfollow.com/foc-it-up-comedy-clubCome to a live recordingFOC it Up Comedy Club, from 19 June https://www.21-soho.com/foc-it-upSEVENTH BIRTHDAY SHOW in LONDON, 1 October https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/the-guilty-feminist-eventim-apollo-14545290/Australia/NZ tour https://guiltyfeminist.com/tour2022/Edinburgh Fringe https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:4395/London Podcast Festival https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-guilty-feminist-x-brown-girls-do-it-too/Ulster Hall, 14 October: https://www.ulsterhall.co.uk/what-s-on/the-guilty-feminist/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.