Namaste Motherf**kers

In another classic from the NMF Archive, Cally talks to British novelist, songwriter, and journalist Louisa Young about addiction, alcoholism, rehab, love, life, food, books, writing, music, creativity, mothers, daughters and her memoir: ‘You Left Early’. TWITTER: @rileypurefoy INSTAGRAM: @louisalouisayoung Louisa's memoir You Left Early And novel Lion Boy Anne Brontë’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall...

In this classic from the archive, Cally talks to filmmaker, comedian, and writer, Danny Wallace, about: losing one’s hair, losing one’s parent, kindness, saying yes, men’s bodies, awkward moments, techniques for trolls, the mighty Boosch, and homeschooling during a pandemic. Instagram: @dannywallace Twitter: @dannywallace Books Assembly The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey The...

In this classic from the Namaste Motherfucking Archive to kick off our summer break, Cally talks to comedian Angela Barnes about marriage, name changes, coughing, more coughing, first dates, looks, starting out, Dads, comedy, depression, belonging, role models, winning, losing, The Young One’s, Phil Jerrod, dogs and her recent ADHD diagnosis. Twitter: @AngelaBarnes Insta: @angela_barnesy Easy Peas...

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Paul Chowdhry about starting out, working out, selling out, class, dogs, joke theft, Lenny Kravitz, Philip Schofield, being an extra, getting recognised, algorithms, money, ambition and AI. Twitter:  @paulchowdhry Instagram: @paulchowdhry Paul’s website & tour tickets for Family-Friendly Comedian Paul Chowdhry Pudcast More about Cally Instagram: @callybeato...

In this episode Cally talks to sexual health & pleasure expert Samantha Evans about sex toys, relationships, Davina McCall, orgasms, Viagra, social media bans, side hustles and stereotypes. Website: jodivine.com 10% time limited discount code NMF2023 (£5 minimum spend on full priced products not including P&P)  Instagram: @jo.divine and @samtalkssex Twitter: @jodivineuk and @SamTalksSex Davina McC...

In this episode Cally talks to Yvette Fielding about Blue Peter, Most Haunted, fringes, farting, helicopters, ghosts, rollercoasters, scandals, scepticism, dogs, mediums and death. Twitter: @Yfielding Instagram: @realyfielding Yvette on ghosts, sceptics & the afterlife in The Guardian Yvette on YouTube More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson f...

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Scott Bennett about tiles, career reinvention, hotels, pushy parenting, decluttering, guilt, role models, Larry David, fame, money and his shed. Twitter: @scottbcomedyuk Instagram: @scottbcomedyuk Scott’s tour & other info Brew with the Bennetts podcast Peter Cook and Dudley Moore Tarzan sketch More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @cally...

In this episode Cally talks to broadcaster Katie Derham about the piano, conducting, laser surgery, Brazil, parenting, perfectionism, people pleasing, Strictly and the Proms. Twitter: @thekatiederham Instagram: @thekatiederham Katie’s BBC Radio 4 Inheritance Tracks BBC Proms Peanut and Crumb Cally’s Scala Radio show Tickets for NMF Live at London’s Cheerful Earful Podcast festival More about Cally...

In this episode Cally talks to Channel 4 The Piano’s finalist Danny Wilsher about the piano, Lanl Lang, Mika, mental health, Mums, Grans, music, ambition, love, loss, vulnerability, superpowers and his story of learning to live. There is talk of suicide and suicide prevention during this episode so below we have compiled resources for you to turn to if you are affected by anything in the show. Abo...

In this episode Cally talks to Jenny Eclair about crafting, life modelling, the 60s, eating disorders, HRT, becoming a gran, teeth, Grumpy Old Women, Taskmaster and I’m a Celebrity. Twitter: @jennyeclair Instagram: @jennyeclair1960 Jenny’s tour dates and website Geof’s mid-century prints Jess Fostekew's Hoovering podcast Namaste Motherf**kers LIVE recording at the Cheerful Earful Podcast festival!...

In this episode Cally talks to behavioural scientist Dr Grace Lordan about human behaviour, productivity, bias, emotion, habits, motivation, decision-making, universal ordering, Boris, failure, trolling, hedonistic adaptation and gender. Twitter: @profgracelordan Instagram: @profgracelordan Dr Grace’s website Dr Grace’s book Led by Donkeys on Twitter: @ByDonkeys More about Cally Instagram: @callyb...

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: @mrmarksteel Instagram: @marksteel7 Mark’s tour What The F*ck is Going On podcast Who Do I Think I am? on Audible More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybe...

In this episode Cally talks to best-selling author and zoologist Lucy Cooke about the female of the species, Darwinism, sexism, promiscuity, the migration of the clitoris, feminist bonobos, menopausal orcas, orgasms, travel, cancer and sloths. Instagram: @luckycooke Twitter: @mslucycooke More about Lucy Songbirds by Christy Lefteri More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybe...

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Jarred Christmas about New Zealand, dogs, anal glands, kids, special needs, comedy, silence, periods, pantomimes and Priscilla Presley. TWITTER: @jarredchristmas INSTAGRAM: @jarredchristmascomedian Robin Williams, Cops New Drunk Test 1983 More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod...

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Shazia Mirza about teaching, TikTok, going viral, hijab, stereotypes, barriers, Birmingham, gender, trolling, reviews, teaching, privilege, Joe Lycett, Shamina Bagum, Madonna, and Robin Williams. TWITTER: @shaziamirza1 INSTAGRAM: @theshaziamirza TikTok:: @theshaziamirza More about Shazia More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton...

In this classic episode from the Namaste Motherfucking Archive, Cally talks to QI elves Anna and Alex about pronunciations, podcasting, hedges vs. hedgerows, Cornwall, how to become a QI elf, intelligence, fake news, education, research, Mozart, career paths, weird primate facts and breast-squirting Aztecs. If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers at https://auddy.co/shows/ente...

In this classic from the Namaste Motherfucking Archive, Cally talks to comedian Seann Walsh, about music, running, drink, trauma, cancel culture, comedy heroes, reality tv, fame, hopes, dreams and tattoos. Follow Seann on Instagram @seannwalsh and Twitter @seannwalsh Seann & Paul Mccaffrey’s ‘What’s upset you now?’ podcast Blink 182 Libertines ‘Can’t stand me now’ Check out Stephen Grant Cally's r...

In this episode Cally talks to actor, writer and comedian Diona Doherty about pregnancy, acting, writing, dating comedians, sexism, IVF, honeymoons, pop culture and cruises. TWITTER: @DionaDoherty INSTAGRAM: @dionadohertycomedy The Hen Do at the Grand Opera House Belfast Remember When podcast Bridesmaids of Britain UK Tour More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Prod...

In this episode Cally talks to impressionist, actor, comedian and pianist Alistair McGowan about reinvention, age, cheese, theatre, leaving London, classical music, impressions, Ireland, India, travel, break-ups and kebabs. The Piano Album Ludlow piano festival Whiplash movie trailer The Piano on Channel 4 Charlotte Page sings Losing My Mind More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter...

In this episode, Cally talks to Alasdair Beckett-King about witches and wizards, being ginger, going grey, film school, cross stitch, absurdism, animation, bullying, creativity, tiktok, algorithms & silent discos. Instagram: @itsmisterabk Twitter: @MisterABK Alasdair’s UK Tour Alasdair’s book Alasdair’s website Alasdair’s YouTube channel The Interdimensional ABK More about Cally Instagram: @callyb...

In this World Autism Acceptance Week special, Cally talks to Sally Phillips about children, neurodiversity, special interests, football, bonobo apes, gender, advocacy, fame, resilience, freedom, Bridget Jones, Veep, fake weddings and vulnerability. Instagram: @sallysmack Twitter: @sallyephillips National Autistic Society BBC documentary A World Without Down’s Syndrome Jam & Jerusalem Cally & Sally...

In this episode Cally talks to doctor and broadcaster Ciara Kelly about controversy, kids, Covid, career reinvention, workaholism, medicine, Twitter, trolls, Ireland, ageing, image, standing up, standing out, finding your voice and airing cupboards. Insta: @ciarakellydoc More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instag...

In this episode Cally talks to comedian and podcaster Rachel Fairburn about true crime, the supernatural, horror films, grandparents, ageism, OCD, loss, siblings, turning 40, comedy influences, the world’s worst bosses and her hit All Killa No Filla podcast. Twitter: @RachelFairburn Instagram: @RachelFairburn All Killa No Filla podcast Ghoul Guide podcast Murder in America podcast The Teacher’s Pe...

In this episode Cally talks to journalist and author Stuart Heritage about co-parenting, having hair, going bald, testosterone, skydiving, Larry David, The Apprentice, reality TV, press junkets, film reviews, celebrity encounters, interview techniques & why not to be a comedian.  Twitter: @stuheritage Instagram: @stuheritage Stuart’s books Nicola Slater illustrator on Instagram: @nicolaslater Rich...

Welcome to our 100 episode! Back in April last year we set to answer the big questions, like what’s it like to be a national treasure? Can you help yourself with self-help? Is it possible to get rich quick without being a dick? And how many close family members have to die before you get a dog? Since then, with the help of celebrity guests and experts, we’ve uncovered not your normal life lessons,...