Drunk Women Solving Crime

It's part two of the DWSC's jaunt to the Ventnor Fringe last month, and today we're joined by local MP for Isle of Wight West, Richard Quigley, who told us about his mother's misdemeanours on his childhood haircuts, as well as the time he witnessed a robbery as a student.  The team then delves into a story of an eccentric leader, who would still be preferable to some of to...

This week's episodes take place on the Drunk Women's annual seaside holiday to the sunny Isle of Wight, where they also decided to do a couple of shows at the fabulous Ventnor Fringe! Episode one features the brilliant Jessica Fostekew, who popped in before her own show to tell us about the time a guy called 'Dave' managed to fleece the till when Jess was perhaps the world's youngest coffee s...

The studio was bursting at the seams during this recording, as Hannah and Taylor welcomed the stars of the 'Killers, Cults and Queens' podcast, Nikki and Cheryl, as well as a veritable posse of onlookers sitting at the side-lines.  As Nikki and Cheryl are no strangers to crimey content, it's not surprising that they each came armed with stories of ne'er-do-wells infiltrating their own lives,...

Absolute scenes at DWSC HQ when MAFS* very own expert on all things sex and relationships, Charlene Douglas, popped in to show that her skills in psychology transfer seamlessly to crime solving, although her scam radar probably needs a fine tune if her opening story is anything to go by. The team then look into a case which proves six year olds tread a fine line between master manipulator and bein...

Today's episode was recorded at July's Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield, where not only was it DWSC's debut in that fair city, but they also happened to be joined on stage by bona fide local royalty in the form of Pulp's legendary drummer and man about town, Nick Banks! Nick kicked off proceedings by recounting not one, but TWO terrifying tales of 1990s superfandom, aided and abe...

What a day it was at DWSC HQ, as not only were we joined by actor and writer of the detective series Karen Pirie*, Emer Kenny, but we also had a visit from fabulous listener (and competition winner) Margareta, who popped over from Sweden to get on the mic and share a mystery of one very slick intruder. Before that though, Emer kicked things off by telling us about the time some...

It's the second drop of the week and part two of the latest DWSC live residency. Today the hilarious Matthew Crosby popped by to verify if any of his 'enemies' went out of their way to steal his car.  Today's case then confirms that reunions are on the whole a very bad idea, often leading to murderous thoughts.  And finally, we finally find out 'who let the dogs out', thanks to a member...

We're at the final DWSC residency of 2025, and are joined by the incredible, Blank Peng, who is arguably the busiest gal in comedy - and with very good reason.  Blank starts us off by explaining why horny teenagers might have enabled China's perceived abilities in hacking, before helping Taylor and Hannah get a leg up with a case from the golden age of Hollywood.  Finally, we hear f...

In this ep, the wonderful Robyn Perkins is here to share a story of how an overprotective mum's imagination resulted in police action. The team then go back to the early twentieth century to talk about a case which shows they really are birds of a feather when it comes to crime solving. Finally, this week's listener crime means a close shave for one unsuspecting family member.  Don't forget D...

Today, comedian Liz Guterbock popped in to tell us about the time a thief had clear aspirations to join the Dalston elite - and most likely had a beard - before helping to solve a bank heist which was far from a load of bologna. The food based thievery then continues, as some 'event cheese' absconds from a communal fridge.  Don't forget DWSC now drops TWICE weekly! Episodes wil...

In this week's second helping, the fabulously funny Carl Donnelly regales us with the time he solved a crime while showing skills worthy of 007.  The gang then goes potty to help get to the bottom of a crime story turned tourist attraction.  Finally our listener crime lets us really see how the sausage gets made.  Don't forget DWSC now drops TWICE weekly! Episodes will be on general...

Today, comedian Katie Norris popped in to tell Hannah and Taylor about the time she was an unwitting foil in a service station heist, as well as to help unpack a crime perpetrated by airheads of world record breaking proportions. Lastly, this ep's listener crime sees someone woefully unprepared for a chilly winter.  Don't forget DWSC now drops TWICE weekly! Episodes will b...

Time for another mash up and today, we're joined by Mike from hit True Crime Podcast 'Murder Mile' and together we are DRUNK MILE! We start in a way familiar to us, with Mike telling us about the time he was the victim of a crime, then for the first time in DWSC history Hannah and Taylor have a crime story presented to them by the studio guest, as Mike opens a cold case from history which  re...

Today's episode  should  be called 'Return of the Petts', because seasoned detective Chloe Petts decided to pop into DWSC HQ once more to help us solve a crime or two.  Luckily for us, our guest had another criminal act to report, and it's not that we once again made Chloe record with us during a heatwave.  The team then talks about the role tap dancing can play in crime, and h...

In our second ep this week, comedian Seán Burke pops on the show in the hope of clearing his name of a popular childhood criminal activity of which he was wrongly accused - justice for Sean! The gang then takes to the skies to discuss a story of one particular mile high club you do NOT want membership of.  Finally, the detectives try to track down some stolen items for one lucky listener, ri...

Today we're joined by the fabulous comedian, Spring Kathryn Day, whose crime story of an encounter in Japan will leave everyone to ponder 'where IS the internet?'  We then hear about a tawdry tale of double identity, medical misdemeanours and parks, while our listener crime will have you emptying the change jar to buy yourself a pizza! Don't forget DWSC now drops...

Today's ep is very much a 'part two' of what happened at May's London residency show, and joining in the fun is the fantastic Kate Cheka!  Kate kicks things off with an epic tale of criminal activity taking place in salubrious, if rather seedy surroundings.  We then hear about a case which for those involved really is the pits, while today's audience crime left some would be thieves fear...

We're at the penultimate show of the current run at The Museum of Comedy and we're joined by the fantastic Hal Cruttenden, who tells us about the time he (technically) broke the law to stop a crime, which also shows some unlikely bad cop credentials.  The team then gets involved with a case involving a couple called 'Colin and Mary' - and how often can you say THAT?  Finally, a member of...

Another day, another crime to solve and to help us do just that is actor and comedian, Bebe Cave! Bebe joins us on possibly the most contrasted day of her life and hits the ground running by opening a tin and tonic and telling us about her involvement in possibly one of the most cursed houses in London.  The team then 'crack' a murder case which drives them - and everyone involved – nuts, bef...

Today, Hannah and Taylor are joined by podcaster and presenter Remel London, who came to DWSC HQ brimming with theories for a delicious sounding - if carb heavy - case of a legendary Victorian character who if alive today would be enjoying sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival.* Remel also shares a story from her childhood in which her mother wasted no time in pointing the finger at a poten...

In our second episode of the week, we're also joined by our second Kate, today it's the turn of comedian Kate Dolan to impart her crime solving skills to a case you wouldn't see on any magazine's agony aunt page.  Kate starts things off though, by telling us about her garden's very own staircase to crime, and rounds things off nicely by bringing everything to the table for today's listener cr...

In today's episode, presenter and historian Kate Williams, came into DWSC HQ to help solve a crime which happened to be close to home, while also divulging some incredible royal facts you won't hear from your average correspondent.  Before getting involved in this week's case though, Kate told us about the time she tried to thwart the exploits of a marauding royal bird, while also leaving one...

We're back in Belfast with part two of our ‘Derry Girls' week, and this time it's the turn of the brilliant Tara Lynne O'Neil, to tell us about a crime from her own life, and this story is anything but a pile of pants.  The gang then gather around their cauldron to stir up some details of a witchy case from years gone by, leaving not a dry gusset in the house.  Then to finish us off, a m...

All this week, DWSC comes to you from the CQAF Festival in Belfast, where a DERRY good time was had by all, thanks to our DERRY special guests .... not one, but TWO stars of the worldwide hit show, 'Derry Girls'!  Kicking us off with a bang is the wonderful Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, who burst onto the stage with a story about the most audacious housemate based criminal activity, before helping Han...

Comedian and writer Paul Longley is here today, not only to help solve some crime, but also to assist in a very special extracurricular project - so keep your eyes peeled for that!  Firstly though, Paul tells us about an audacious act perpetrated against him by a certain celebrity - and it's safe to say that you'll join Hannah in thinking the whole thing is a 'disgrace'! The gang then investi...