Namaste Motherf**kers

In this episode Cally talks to Bobby Mair about adoption, borderline personality disorder, parenting, babies, addiction, ADHD, being attacked on stage, comedy, mental health, savants, Doug Stanhope, Bill Burr and Jerry Sadowitz. Twitter: @BobbyMair Instagram: @bobbymaircomedian Bobby’s sparse website More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for...

In this episode Cally talks to Edith Bowman about films, dreams, imposter syndrome, loneliness, MTV, the moon, manifestations, fame, radio, finding your voice, knock-backs, soundtracks, Clooney, Spielberg, Sorcese and Mariah Carey.  Twitter: @edibow Instagram: @edibow Edith’s Soundtracking podcast More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Po...

In this episode Cally talks to Charlie Higson about: James Bond, The Fast Show, hustles, university, Paul Whitehouse, Harry Enfield, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, punk, Thatcher, creativity, Dad’s Army, sons, brothers and writing. Twitter: @monstroso Instagram: @higsonmonstroso An Evening With The Fast Show 2024 live dates: Charlie's books and more More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twit...

In this episode Cally talks to Jason Byrne about: divorce, vasectomies, skydiving, comedy, collapsed lungs, colonoscopies, morphine, heroin, Jim’ll Fix It, glow ups, glasses, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dads, gene pools, failed auditions and name dropping. Twitter: @thejasonbyrne Instagram: @thejasonbyrne Jason’s website More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by...

In this episode Cally talks to Robin Ince about: Infinite Monkey Cage, Cosmic Shambles, books, autism, Dads, counter culture, failure, perfectionism, anxiety, therapy, money, freedom, synchronicity, science, comedy and happiness. Twitter: @robinince Instagram: @robinince1969 Robin’s website I’m a Joke and So Are You book When The Body Says No book Stranger Than We Can Imagine book If you haven’t a...

Despite promising a new episode this week, Producer Mike jumps in to explain (rather lamely) why Series 6 will start next week and takes the opportunity to shamelessly plug the back catalogue. If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers  at https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste - that way you’ll never miss a show! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @c...

To round out 2023 Namaste Motherfuckers brings you the Top Ten of Life Advice as given by just some of our guests this year including Deborah Meaddon, Kirsty Wark, Al Murray, Richard Herring and more. If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers  at https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste - that way you’ll never miss a show! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twi...

All Christmas classics become a franchise and so this episode is our third annual Christmas Cracker. Despite it being a question that most guests moan about, and worryingly, most comedians try to cop out with 'I'm not good at telling jokes,' Cally persevered with it in 2023 and here are just some of our favourites including guests like Deborah Meadon, Kirsty Wark, Rev Richard Coles, Mark Steel, Al...

To whet your appetite for our third annual Christmas Cracker, we re-gift 2022's show featuring jokes from Shaun Keaveny, the QI Elves, Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, and more! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: inf...

In this episode Cally talks to Countdown Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent about etymology, phrases, feelings, love, writing, happiness, Japanese, French, hygge, memory, Maths, fame, Finland and her Twitter Words of the Day. Twitter @susie_dent Instagram: @susiedent Roots of Happiness book The Secret Lives of Words Tour Something Rhymes with Purple podcast Sean Lock’s Rectum of the Year More about Ca...

In this episode Cally talks to Rachel Parris about The Mash Report, deadlines, music, love, improvisation, blended families, satire, feminism, reinvention, Jane Austen, Dungeons & Dragons, teaching, dreams & having your name in lights. King’s Place celebrity Piano Concert in aid of Crisis UK, 3rd December 2023: Rachel's Instagram: @rachelsvparris and twitter @rachelparris Rachel’s book Austentatio...

In this episode Cally talks to comedian and best-selling author Ian Moore about France, writing, belonging, comedy, commuting, anger, customer service, Chinese pandas, mods, chutney, mental health, physical health and dogs. Twitter @IanMooreAuthor Instagram: @ianmooreauthor Ian's books and more Rethink Mental Illness Shout Samaritans Hub of hope My pickle Lion’s Barber Collective Tom Barber Lion’s...

In this episode Cally talks to Richard Herring about snooker, stand-up, Stewart Lee, podcasting, procrastination, cancer, blogging, yoghurt, writer’s block, talking cock, fame, little Britain and Alan Partridge. Twitter: @Herring1967 Instagram: @rkherring1967 RHLSTP Podcast Tour RHLSTP Podcast Richard's book More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Ha...

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Markus Birdman about having two strokes, losing half his sight, going to art college, getting into stand-up, Britain’s Got Talent, onstage, online, social media, vulnerability, Christianity, and doing acid. Twitter: @markusbirdman Instagram: @markusbirdman More about Markus World Stroke Organisation Act FAST campaign More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatonc...

In this classic episode from the archive, Cally talks to presenter and podcaster Shaun Keaveny about BBC 6 Music, peaking late, turning 50, the north, the south, night shifts, Attention Deficit Disorder, drink, freelancing, crowdfunding, having kids and podcasting. If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers at https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste - that way you’ll never m...

In this classic from the NMF archive, Cally talks to comedian and actor Kerry Godliman about kids, adults, menopause, Davina, HRT, tribes, comedy, acting, America, storytelling, writing, performing, yoga, mindfulness, hypnobirthing, Pilates, radical self-compassion, India, Generation X, wimples and farting in front of Colin Firth. Follow Kerry on TWITTER: @KerryAGodliman and INSTAGRAM: @kerrygodli...

In this episode Cally talks to Freddy McConnell about giving birth as a transgender man, communal living, activism, masculinity, the gender recognition act, homesickness, travel, parenting, stereotypes and neurodiversity. Twitter: @freddymcconnell Instagram: @freddy.mcconnell Freddy’s website Watch Transnational Watch Seahorse documentary NMF live at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival Learn more...

To say 'Get Well Soon, Mark' to our friend, Mark Steel, who recently announced he's undergoing treatment for throat cancer, we bring you this classic from the NMF Archive. In this episode Cally talks to Mark Steel about comedy, podcasting, music, kids, nostalgia, south London, showbiz scandals, drugs, Dictionary Corner, Jim’ll fix it & the story of his adoption and birth parents. Twitter: @mrmarks...

In this episode Cally talks to actor, comedian and star of ‘Mum videos’ about hair, no hair, wigs, Mums, going viral, algorithms, Little Britain, Vanessa Feltz, people watching, sitcoms, psychics, perfectionism, triumphs and trolls. Instagram: @RichardFranksComedy Tik Tok: @Richard FranksComedy Richard’s Work In Progress at the Frog & Bucket: Two psychics on a date Broad city Mark Simmons NMF live...

In this episode Cally talks to Tracy Edwards about sailing, sexism, survival, seasickness, bad cooking, falling down, standing up, rebellion, education, Whoopi Goldberg and challenging the status quo. Twitter: @TracyEdwardsMBE Instagram: @tracyedwardsmbe The Maiden Factor website or Instagram or Twitter or Facebook Watch Maiden on Apple TV Greenpeace Wide mouthed frog gag Young gymnast at centre o...

In this episode Cally talks to Al Murray about drums, kids, vasectomies, Brexit, the pub landlord, boarding school, artificial intelligence, Harry Hill and the Second World War. Twitter: @almurray Instagram: @thealmurray Al’s books/tour/stuff Crown Jewels What’s that Lady Doing by Lou Sanders The largest drum kit in the world More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton P...

In this episode Cally talks to one of the world's leading criminologists - Professor Matt Williams - about hate, prejudice, hope, reinvention, homophobia, shame, empathy, radicalisation, rehabilitation, AI, trolls, Trump, Andrew Tate and the Mo Salah Liverpool football club effect. Twitter: @MattLWilliams Matt’s Book – The Science of Hate HateLab More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Tw...

In this episode Cally talks to strangers on the bridge, Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn, about the January morning in 2008 when Jonny, then 20, stood on Waterloo Bridge, about to jump when a stranger, Neil, saw his distress & stopped to talk with him – a decision that saved his life. There is talk of suicide and suicide prevention during this episode so below we have compiled resources for you to...

In this classic episode from the archive, Cally talks to comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons about alopecia, running, mindfulness, menopause, childhood, going grey, anxiety, TV formats, paddle boarding, diving, survival and wild-pooing. If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers at https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste - that way you’ll never miss a show! Twitter: @zoelyons I...

In this All Killer No Filler episode from the archive, Cally talks to Research Psychologist and best-selling author Dr Kevin Dutton about survival, serial killers, lawbreakers, dealmakers, nature, nurture, fight, flight, psychopaths, sociopaths, narcissists & Donald Trump. If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers  at https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste - that way you’l...