

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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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
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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…
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 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…
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 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 13, 2025 • 21min
Emergency Episode: Our chance to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales
The Guilty Feminist - Emergency EpisodeDeborah Frances-White in conversation with Stella Creasy MPRecorded 13 June 2025. Released 14 JuneThe Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.More about this issue
https://action.goodlawproject.org/decriminalise-abortion
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/decriminalise-abortion-and-make-it-a-protected-human-right
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 11, 2025 • 24min
Second update from Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul.mp3
Emergency Episode: Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoulDeborah Frances-White in conversation with Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoulRecorded 8 June 2025. Released 11 JuneThe Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.Support Alaa by visiting her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nurse_alaa_alghoulThank 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 9, 2025 • 1h 21min
439. The New Age of Sexism with Laura Bates and Desiree Burch
The Guilty Feminist Book Club. The New Age of SexismPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Desiree Burch with special guest Laura BatesRecorded 2 June 2025 at Waterstones Piccadilly. Released 9 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 Desiree Burch
https://www.instagram.com/destheray
https://www.desireeburch.com
More about Laura Bates
https://www.instagram.com/laura_bates__
https://linktr.ee/laura_bates__
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 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 8, 2025 • 56min
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 2 with Jessica Regan
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like ThatPresented by Deborah Frances-White with Jessica ReganSeason 3, Episode 2: “The Rat Race”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 Jessica Regan
https://www.instagram.com/j.reegs
https://museumofcomedy.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873655309
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Wildelings-Audiobook/B0F3XYGSCG
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/It-Should-Have-Been-You-Audiobook/B0D96L6N61
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 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

25 snips
Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 27min
438. In Conversation with David Tennant
David Tennant, the beloved actor famous for his roles in Doctor Who and Good Omens, joins Deborah Frances-White to discuss her thought-provoking new book. They delve into the complexities of navigating emotions in activism and examine the intricate legacies of historical figures. Their conversation parallels the struggles for trans rights with past LGBTQ+ movements, advocating for thoughtful discourse and political engagement. With urgency in addressing social issues, they call for grassroots initiatives to support marginalized communities in a challenging climate.

Jun 1, 2025 • 56min
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 1 with Jessica Fostekew
In this engaging conversation, comedian Jessica Fostekew shares her insights on 'And Just Like That,' reflecting on nostalgia and humorous fashion choices like Carrie's outrageous hat. They discuss the complexity of character relationships, particularly examining unreciprocated friendships and the intersection of spirituality and sexuality in the series. The duo also critiques the balance of humor and deeper emotional conflicts, emphasizing the importance of authentic portrayals of flawed women in contemporary media.


