Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love. Thanks for being here and listening/reading.   Today's episode features the brilliant comedy writer-performer TOM NEENAN who lived up to his reputation as super funny, clever, thoughtful and sensitive. His theory that people on escalators are the new celebrities is truly excellent. I cannot BELIEVE he told Liv Tyler she was fit....

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love (WILD APPLAUSE HERE)   Today's episode features the iconic stand-up comic, podcaster, writer and drag legend REUBEN KAYE. This interview is proper special - an ideal interview subject, Reuben was hilarious, thoughtful and outrageous. Do go and see his show Hard To Swallow, at Assembly’s George Square Gardens Palais du...

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the number one* podcast about unrequited love.   Today's episode features the fabulous Abigoliah Schamaun who is fully on board with the idea that Crushes Are Fun.   She has two excellent podcasts All British Comedy Explained with Tom Salinsky and Neurodivergent Moments with Joe Wells.   She and Joe also have a book called: Neurodivergent Moments: Sex,...

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love (WILD APPLAUSE HERE)   Today's episode was recorded live at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival and features the awesome stand-up comic, podcaster and Last One Laughing Legend HARRIET KEMSLEY.   She really went for it even though the shame was thorough - super enjoyable for the audience. From wishing Peter Andre the best, to bonding...

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love (WILD APPLAUSE HERE)   Today's episode features the phenomenal stand-up comic, podcaster, writer and marathon legend JOHN "INTENSE" ROBINS.   This interview is a proper gem - full of insight, laughs and compassion for John's younger self. You absolutely need to buy his book Thirst - and catch up with his podcasts How Do You Cope...

Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love (WILD APPLAUSE HERE)   Today's episode features the glorious, larger than life, legendary character comedian, writer and performer SELINA MOSINSKI. Selina is the woman behind the legendary Charity Shop Sue. I loved hearing about her colourful past and joyful scrapes. Selina Mosinski is at the Edinburgh Fringe with her new show ‘P...

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love.   Today's episode features the hilarious sparkfest that is comedian AMY MATTHEWS. She's the host of the English Heritage Podcast and preparing for the Edinburgh Fringe (and UK tour) with her new show ‘Definitions of Toast’. Dates and tickets info here. Watch Amy’s special ‘I Feel Like I’m Made of Spiders’ on ITVX. Buy...

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love.  Today's episode features my old mucker, fantastic writer-performer FROG STONE. She's the writer of the smash Finnish hit TV show L/Over and is currently wowing us all in Emmerdale. Unlikely bedfellows but that's the broad talent that is Frog. Not ALL of this chat is Julie Andrews based - we also get to hear some teen...

You've found Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love.     This episode features fantastic comic, writer, podcaster, quiz show host JAKE BHARDWAJ. I really loved bonding with Jake and hearing his stories. It was one of those podcasts that left me on a high afterwards. What a privilege to intrude on lovely funny people's inner lives.    Jake is doing his Not Another Quiz...

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast where I grill funny people about unrequited love.  Today's episode features powerhouse character comic and drag king Daisy Doris May. You can catch her show Big Night Out at the Soho Theatre on 24 - 28 March. Loved talking to Daisy about her big juicy crush history. Thrilled to announce that my guest for our next live show at the Machynllet...

Welcome to the VALENTINE'S DATING SPECIAL 2026 of Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast where I grill funny people about unrequited love.  Today's episode features gloriously hilarious stand-up and Taskmaster alum Fatiha El-Ghorri. Fatiha is a sharp, fearless, wise human and I felt honoured to be in her presence - I kept wanting to make notes, even though the whole thing was literally bei...

Welcome to the 100th BLOODY EPISODE of Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the number one* podcast about unrequited love.    Today's episode features the glorious Crushed first guest, legendary writer and reformed podcaster DOLLY ALDERTON interviewing me about crushes. It was a dream come true.   Thanks for downloading and supporting us. You're my people. I hope you'll allow me to feel pretty chuff...

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith - the podcast about unrequited love. This episode is an extremely funny chat with the supremely talented actor, writer, impresario THOM TUCK. It’s a delightful sprawling chat about Thom’s deeply strange upbringing and the crushes therein.   Thom’s excellent stand up show, ‘Thom Tuck Goes Straight to DVD’ - which delves into some of these crushes – is av...

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith - the podcast about unrequited love. Happy New Year, lovely ones! We are kicking off 2026 with the wonderfully funny stand-up and all-round absolute sweetheart, it’s AMY ANNETTE! She overthinks and overshares with us in that way that we just adore here on Crushed – She Hearts HP, We Heart AA. Amy is performing her show BUSY BODY at London’s Soho Theatre...

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith - the podcast about unrequited love. As a festive treat, we present to you a brilliantly honest episode of Crushed with the magnificent comedy legend that is ARABELLA WEIR.  This conversation is as funny as it is wise – and it is really funny. And so therefore it is really wise. Arabella can be seen the Two Doors Down Christmas Special on BBC iPlayer an...

Hello here's your FIVE STAR Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast where I grill funny people about unrequited love.  Today's episode features hilarious actor and writer JOE TRACINI.  This was a super funny, honest chat and you're all going to fall in love with him. Do seek out his fantastic book Ten Things I Hate About Me. It’s a brilliant account of his history with BPD - a gut punch of...

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith - the podcast about unrequited love. We're joined here by the wonderful and brilliantly talented comedian, presenter, artist and podcaster BEC HILL. She’s so funny and wise and also the proud owner of a life-sized cardboard cutout so she is very much our people. If you want more Bec, you can also listen to the excellent podcast...

This episode involves a proper funny and deeply unfiltered chat with radio comedy ledge JON HOLMES. Highly recommend you check out his work, especially The Skewer, Naked Week and Jon Holmes Says The C-Word, all available on BBC Sounds. I love Jon, he brings the vibes, even at a funeral. Thanks for downloading and supporting us (me). You're the absolute best. Come and find us... On Substack at crus...

Oh hello there, welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith - the podcast about unrequited love. We're lucky enough to have comedy dynamo DESIREE BURCH as our guest today. She's wonderful and SHE'S ON TOUR - you can buy tickets here https://www.desireeburch.com/the-golden-wrath-tour/ Thanks for downloading and supporting us (me). You're the absolute best. Come and find us... On ⁠Substack at crush...

Oh look, it's Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love.  Today's episode features the brilliantly talented Hollie McNish. BUY HOLLIE'S BOOK VIRGIN!!! It's just so good. Beautiful and moving and angry and funny. We totally lucked out getting Hollie. She's an awesome poet just oozing empathy and warmth and has a totally unique take on crushes. So there. Thanks for downloa...

You've found Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love.  Today's episode features utterly charming, delightfully hilarious Josh Jones. As Producer Laura says "What a joyful f**king mess his list of crushes is." Though I will say, Josh's reason for going off Henry Cavill is highly relatable. Josh is currently touring the UK and you can find out where he's going and how to...

Ahoy there, it's Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love.  This episode features awesome writer-performer and podcaster AMY HOGGART who has a hugely varied CV and currently hosts TWO excellent podcasts - What's Left? and FeMANism. Check her out on instagram at ⁠@amyhoggart.⁠ Absolutely loved chatting to Amy and felt at home discussing her many disasters. My favourite m...

Oh hello there, welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love.    This episode features the marvellous actor, writer, and excellent-showbiz-anecdote-provider EMMA KENNEDY. What a gossipy joy this episode is, Emma is just so much fun. You're gonna have a great time. And if you want more from Emma, she's @emmak67 on Instagram. Thanks for downloading and supporting u...

Hey you - it's Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love.  This episode I interview brilliant writer, speaker and activist LAURA BATES. Laura is a ludicrously impressive and articulate human and SO FUN despite the fact that her work is generally super serious. Do check out her books, especially the most recent THE NEW AGE OF SEXISM which is a terrifying account of how AI...

Hey there it's Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love.  This episode I talk to awesome comic Hayley Morris. I can't wait for you to discover her if you haven't yet. She's properly fabulous. Hilarious and open and a really gifted communicator. Highly recommend you binge all her previous content on  https://www.youtube.com/@hayleymorris/videos Thanks for downloading and...