Funny Mummies

In this episode of Funny Mummies, Hatty catches up with old friend and regular guest Josie Long — the award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, filmmaker, BBC Shortcuts creator, author, and mum of two girls. Basically, one of Hatty’s favourite humans. They’re also joined by returning guest Dr. Jen Lamacq, child psychiatrist and educator, who helps us all feel a little better about that never-ending...

This week, Hatty is joined by the brilliant and award-winning Hannah George — writer, podcaster, new mum, and all-round excellent human.  You might know her from the hit podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime (yes, she’s interviewed loads of famous people — including me, thank you very much). Hannah’s also written for everything from CBBC’s Waffle the Wonder Dog to Wolfblood, The Dumping Ground, Nickel...

In this episode, Hatty Ashdown sits down with comedian, singer, and Welsh national treasure – the working-class pocket powerhouse Kelly Rickard - (Winner: Best in Class 2024., Edinburgh Festival Fringe show: Kelly Rickard: Free as a Bird). At a time when we really need this Kelly chats about her background and the self-consciousness that can come with being working class, but why you really can’t...

This is a JUICY one, folks – and trust us, you’ll want to keep the kids well out of earshot. 😅 Hatty Ashdown sits down with returning guest and absolute social media powerhouse Laura Belbin, aka Knee Deep In Life. She’s now a bestselling author, single mum of two, and fresh off her UK stand-up comedy tour, and she is NOT holding back. In this episode, Hatty and Laura go deep – into relationships,...

🎙 New Episode: “Divorce, Edinburgh & Screaming in Cars” This week, Hatty Ashdown is joined by comedian, author, and mum of two Amy Mason ( The Islanders and Mass, Free Mason Debut 2024 Edinburgh Fringe ****, Funny Women Finalist ).  In this wonderfully frank and funny chat, Amy talks about the fear of divorce, the avalanche of unsolicited advice from “well-meaning” people, and navigating a spl...

🎙 Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Funny Mummies Podcast! This episode features two incredible guests: ​🎤 Comedian & TikTok viral mum Kelly Convey - (As seen on UniLAD, Comedy Central, BBC Three & Channel 4) and tour Support for Alan Carr & Romesh Ranganathan. ★★★★ “A bright and filthy new star” – Funny Women   🌱 Perinatal coach & motherhood mentor Sakina Ballard We dive int...

This week on the podcast, Hatty Ashdown is joined by award-winning producer and all-round powerhouse Gina Lyons! Gina’s the brains behind projects like the BAFTA-winning In My Skin and Dreaming Whilst Black, and she’s also the founder of Gobby Girls Productions – born out of her mission to shake up the TV and film world and give female working-class voices a proper platform. They have a fab, funny...

This week, Hatty chats with the hilarious and insightful Laura Lexx : Live at the Apollo (BBC) Mock the Week,Klopp Actually, award winning Edinburgh shows . Her stand-up is fearless, her crowd work is a masterclass, does this all help with parenting?  We chat about the important stuff !  Tiredness Getting sick out of your kid’s bed Babysitters and Should you let your kids stay up  late with the si...

Felicity Ward:  Are There No Funny Men  Left To Date? Hatty Ashdown is joined by comedian, actor and single mum Felicity Ward ( The Office Australia, Live at the Apollo, Live from the BBC ). They dive into ADHD & body doubling, late-in-life bisexuality, the chaos of modern dating, and why have the funny men  vanished from the apps?  Plus! The debut of Mum Watch, where Hatty’s sister  Tracey sa...

FUNNY DAD SPECIAL TWO Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Bristolian born comedian, famed Terry the odd job man, Leicester Comedy Award nominee and dad of two Jody Kamali. They fly around all the topics from childish jealousy ,New York, how being a  working class comic has  effected our progression and how Best in Class really woke us up ( big shout out to Sian Davies ) " instead...

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley chat to Australian  comic and Bill Murray ( Angel) resident mc, single dad of two Erik Pohl . They cover so many topics from being the only dad on the wats app ,  why no one comes up to you at baby groups, How Gemma did her best not to make friends at baby groups, single dad life and myth busting , and one  of the best kid logics we've ever had on the show ....

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley our so excited to be  joined by 90's icon, mum of two, pocket rocket  Sarah Cawood ( Live and Kicking, Girlie Show, Top of the pops ).  If you don't follow Cawood on Instagram  where she's abit of a social legend you might wonder what  she's been up to ?so kick off your Uggs and have  a dive with us into Sarah's world- How she's excepted her self  , giving no...

Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by Comedian  Producer and single mum of three Sarah Bowles ( Funny Women Industry award winner, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award Co founder) In this episode Hatty gives us a update on the change in her personal life, getting through Christmas if this year looks *different for you ! Bowels talks about  her marriage break up , single parent Christmases, how the church can be a...

APOLOGIES WE TOOK A SHORT BREAK DUE TO PERSONAL LIFE SH*T - MORE ON THAT LATER Irish comedy writer, actor and mother  Brona C Titley Joins Hatty and Gemma.( The Outlaws,  Motherland, Buffering for ITV, Spitting Image) She once said on Twitter / X that after 12 years of marriage her and her wife have achieved perfect synchronisation by farting at exactly the same time . We revival in the joy of her...

Hatty and Gemma are joined by FM favourite Comedy Actress Margaret Cabourn-Smith    ( Mirander, Catastrophe, Motherland, Buffering )  host of hit podcast Crushed and mum of two  to chat about feigning  interest in your kids past times. Gemma lets off steam about the theft of her kettle and Margaret reveals  who her new mega-famous best friend will be.... Fans you can follow Margaret and  her podca...

Comedian, Author, and mum of three Viv Groskop ( How to own the room book  and podcast , BBC radio 4 plays, Guardian Journalist  )joins Hatty and Gemma  on the eve of the launch of her latest Book Happy High Status . Viv explains what Happy high status is and how we can all learn to turn it on . We also have a new feature with a voice note from a listener asking for advice, 'how do you be confiden...

Comedian Athena Kubblenu ( Mock the week, BBC Radio4, Comedy Central) joins Hatty and Gemma chats  , all women work hard kid or no kids ,  the negative  social narrative for kids,  from having a dinner lady mum to BBC writer  Athena flags up we need to  rid  the guilt and past attitude  of  'thats not for me ' with humous and museum's are for all !  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Comedian  Harriet Kemsley (Pointless, 8 out Ten Cats, Roast Battle, Live At the Apollo) joins Hatty and Gemma  to talk about  how she  managed  to do live gigs , tour her show, do Edinburgh fringe , TV ( Including Mastermind recently ) by Trusting ANOTHER HUMAN  with her baby . You can follow and keep up to date wirth Harriet on IG @harrietkemsley You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @fu...

Welcome to a  new season of Funny Mummies podcast and a shiny new relaunch! Still  all the same funny mummy truths, but with even more laughs, no filter and no judgement . Keep it locked in as we have some exciting Guests coming up ! To kick us off Host Hatty Ashdown& Gemma Beagley spoke to a FM fav Alexis Strum. Alexis is a creative force that has wowed audiences with her hilarious stand-up,...

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by standup ( Live at the Apollo,Frankie Boyles new world order) and mum of 3 Laura Smyth. Laura has had quite the year since we last had her on the show, not just hilarious but  wise Laura takes us through how she got into the mind set to face cancer treatment,  dealing with the work / kid overwhelm ' You are what you do every day ' . Find out why...

 Join  Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley  and wave good bye to slumpy January with our  guest stand up and mum Caroline Mabey. As ever we chat all the important recent happenings, tik tok viral videos on how long is except able to wear your night wear in bed ? Marie Kondo had her third child and gives more joy to a cup of tea, what my guests do or don't do to keep their home in order . And la...

Its a new year but Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are saying no to the faddy diet industry & turning off the adds but remanence about the flatulent 80's mum on the cabbage soup diet. They also try to convince themselves and each other how much they love going to the park and football matches on a cold Sunday morning . How do you find that extra hour we're all meant to have  to exercise more?,...

Yay its back, Let's get Topical with Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by  Comedian, Refugee activist, single mum legend and dear friend Leila Boris . As we throttle towards Christmas Hatty get's to chat to Leila and Gemma about being single mums at Christmas , the turn taking, presents, Volunteering at Christmas, the joy of getting to make all the decisions and we discuss BBC Stri...

Put the kettle on , wring out the tea bag it’s a new one from your favourite straight talking Mums . This is a new short series where @hattyashdown and @gemma_beagley try to get topical , with old news , present news and what should’ve been in the news ! ‘People don’t know they’re born these days ‘ try being a kid of the 80-90’s for being cold ! We Chat Cosie living crisis , Peri Menopause ( there...

Host Hatty Ashdown  is joined by stand up and mum Kelly Convey ( UniLAD, Comedy Central, BBC Three, Channel 4.) inbetween supporting Alan Carr on his  UK tour) We got stuck  right into an old natter about working with a baby, one in the oven, and the reality of the sacrifices and joys  in comedy and parenthood. Kelly flagged up  the  uncomfortableness for parents in showbiz   to say no to work, bu...