

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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9 snips
May 5, 2025 • 1h 23min
435. Does History Have a Right Side with Jessica Fostekew
Jessica Fostekew, a talented comedian and podcast host, joins the conversation to explore the nuanced topic of empathy and the evolving nature of ethics in society. The discussion highlights the differences between cognitive and affective empathy, while also examining how future generations might judge today’s practices, particularly regarding animal rights. They humorously reflect on parenting styles and the complexities of historical figures, encouraging a deeper engagement with controversial ideas and the importance of community dialogue in shaping beliefs.

Apr 28, 2025 • 48min
434. Alison Bechdel in Conversation
The Guilty Feminist 434. Alison Bechdel in ConversationPresented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Alison BechdelRecorded 21 April 2025 via Riverside. Released 28 April.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 Alison Bechdel
https://www.instagram.com/alisonbechdel
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/464738/spent-by-bechdel-alison/9781787335394
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/spent-alison-bechdel?variant=43095391764514
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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:
An Evening with Deborah Frances-White and David Tennant https://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/an-evening-with-deborah-frances-white-and-david-tennantThank 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

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 54min
433. The Road to Gilead with Dan Schreiber, Mara Clarke, Dr Felicia Yeung and Neil Datta
433. The Road to Gilead with Dan Schreiber, Mara Clarke, Dr Felicia Yeung and Neil DattaThe Guilty Feminist 433. The Road to GileadPresented by Deborah Frances-White with special gusts Dan Schreiber, Mara Clarke, Dr Felicia Yeung and Neil DattaRecorded 9 April 2025 at The Bath Komedia. Released 21 April.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 Dan Schreiber
https://www.instagram.com/schreiberland
https://linktr.ee/schreiberland
More about Mara Clarke
https://www.instagram.com/mara.k.clarke
https://www.supportingabortions.eu
More about Dr Felicia Yeung
https://www.instagram.com/drfelyeung
https://reprojusticeinitiative.org
More about Neil Dattahttps://www.epfweb.org/node/73Mara’s slides – where to goUK-based
@reprojusticeinitiative
@adiyahcollective
@abortionsupportnetwork
EuropeS.A.F.E. @supportingabortions4everUSA
@abortioneveryday
abortionfunds.org/find-a-fund
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:
An Evening with Deborah Frances-White and David Tennant https://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/an-evening-with-deborah-frances-white-and-david-tennantThank 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

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 20min
432. Why We Can’t Have Conversations Any More with Susan Wokoma
432. Why We Can’t Have Conversations Any More with Susan WokomaThe Guilty Feminist 432. Why We Can’t Have Conversations Any MoreDeborah Frances-White in conversation with Susan WokomaRecorded 30 March 2025 at The Bath Komedia. Released 14 April.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 Susan Wokoma
https://www.instagram.com/susiewoosie12
https://linktr.ee/susanwokoma
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:
An Evening with Deborah Frances-White and David Tennant https://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/an-evening-with-deborah-frances-white-and-david-tennantThank 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

9 snips
Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 40min
431. Six Conversations We're Scared to Have with Cariad Lloyd
Cariad Lloyd, an accomplished actor, writer, and podcaster best known for her show Griefcast, joins for a lively discussion about navigating difficult conversations. They tackle societal challenges like reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights, drawing from personal experiences. With humor, they explore the importance of community bonds and address the need for compassion in activism. Cariad shares insights on family dynamics and the impact of societal pressures on women, encouraging resilience and open dialogue in the face of conformity.

Apr 2, 2025 • 4min
Deborah Frances-White on The News Meeting
One of the largest earthquakes in decades has wrecked parts of Myanmar, but how does a country still grappling with civil war and military rule handle a natural disaster of this scale? The Guardian investigates why senior Tory Lords and MPs are lobbying to thwart the renters’ reform bill. What does Prince Harry’s bullying allegations, brought forward by his former charity chief, reveal about the way we provide aid? Basia Cummings is joined by the Guilty Feminist’s Deborah Frances-White, plus Tortoise’s Katie Riley and Claudia Williams, as they battle it out to pitch the top story of the day.Listen now by following this link lnk.to/28eyKh!gffd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 14min
430. Versions of Us with Fran Lusty, Rosie Hewlett and Dia Day
Dia Day, a talented musician blending rap, hip-hop, neo-soul, and jazz with Polish influences, shares her creative journey and the emotional power of music. She dives into the themes of love and loss, revealing how personal experiences shape her music, including the introduction of her new song. The conversation also touches on the importance of reclaiming mythological figures like Medusa, exploring women's empowerment. Additionally, the guests celebrate new voices in the arts and emphasize community support, all while engaging in humorous and heartfelt exchanges.

Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 6min
429. Versions of Us with Christine Charitonos, Doella and Georgie Jones
Georgie Jones, a performer and poet known for her warmth and wit, joins the conversation alongside Christine Charitonos and Doella. They dive into the emotional complexities of goodbyes and the joy of connections, illustrating how humor and creativity can aid in self-expression. The trio explores sisterhood, celebrating self-acceptance with laughter and poignant stories. Expect discussions on navigating life's uncertainties, the therapeutic power of art, and the joy found in communal experiences. A delightful blend of humor and heart!

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 56min
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Minefields with Carrie Quinlan, Reubs J Walsh, Leyla Hussein, Rev Kate Harford
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Minefields with Carrie Quinlan, Reubs J Walsh, Leyla Hussein, Rev Kate HarfordThe Guilty Feminist Redux. MinefieldsPresented by Deborah Frances-White with Carrie Quinlan and special guests Reubs J Walsh, Leyla Hussein and Rev Kate HarfordRecorded 8 May and 18 July at Kings Place in London. Originally eleased 11 September 2017. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Photographs by Grace Gelder http://gracegelder.co.ukGet 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 Carrie Quinlan
http://www.carriequinlan.com
https://twitter.com/quinlan_carrie
More about Reubs J Walsh
https://twitter.com/reubsjw
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHIK3Fan9jKEluhGbRS-gkw
More about Leyla Hussein
http://leylahussein.com
https://twitter.com/leylahussein
https://twitter.com/faceofdefiance
More about Rev Kate Harford
https://twitter.com/kate_elizabeth?lang=en
http://mccnorthlondon.org.uk
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
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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:
Six Conversations We’re Scared to Have book tour: https://www.seetickets.com/search?q=deborah+frances-white
What Does Not x Guilty Feminist https://dice.fm/partner/what-does-not-ltd/event/oeopdy-iwd-special-ft-the-guilty-feminist-19th-mar-the-old-queens-head-london-tickets
16 Postcodes in London: https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873652125
Never Have I Ever in Melbourne: https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/whats-on/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

Mar 10, 2025 • 57min
428. The Circle with Annie Lennox, Raakhi Shah and Grace Dorong
The Guilty Feminist 428. The CirclePresented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Annie Lennox, Raakhi Shah and Grace DorongRecorded 7 March 2025 in London. Released 10 March.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 The Circle
https://www.instagram.com/thecirclengo
https://www.thecircle.ngo
https://www.instagram.com/officialannielennox
https://www.annielennox.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raakhi-shah-8628b24a
https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-dorong-18517416a
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:
Six Conversations We’re Scared to Have book tour: https://www.seetickets.com/search?q=deborah+frances-white
What Does Not x Guilty Feminist https://dice.fm/partner/what-does-not-ltd/event/oeopdy-iwd-special-ft-the-guilty-feminist-19th-mar-the-old-queens-head-london-tickets
16 Postcodes in London: https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873652125
Never Have I Ever in Melbourne: https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/whats-on/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