The Samantha Baines Show

"I decided to retrain to be a lawyer" - Holly Bell Holly Bell joins Samantha Baines to discuss her divorce and why her idea to retrain to be a lawyer didn't work out. Holly discusses how divorce changed her opinion of herself and the two bond over their new warrior status. Holly reveals that her divorce proceedings sent her into an early menopause and talks about the effect that had on her new rel...

"I went to the osteopath, not for my back, for my thumbs from sexting" - Paul Roseby Paul joins Samantha for lots of laughs and some raw honesty. The two chat finances, touching penises again and being dumped by a Druid. Samantha learns a lot about gay dating apps and Paul explains why he's not your Daddy! Samantha is touched by their conversation on standing up for yourself and leaving the marria...

"I am actually able to open up and be more truthful about how I felt" - Karen Hauer Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer joins Samantha Baines in this honest and emotional discussion about her two divorces. The two discuss the dark times, working with your ex and giving your friends keys. Karen opens up about her journey of self-discovery and how hard it was to let go. Both agree that pets get y...

"Gravestone cleaning gives me a euphoric feeling" - Alicia Williams Tik Tok viral sensation Alicia Williams joins Samantha Baines from the US to discuss her difficult and emotional divorce. Alicia explains how she discovered gravestone cleaning as a hobby and how much joy this unusual past time brought her during such a difficult period in her life. (UK laws mean we can't gravestone clean here). A...

Samantha announces her big personal news and looks back at the series as well as reading out some of your messages. Will there be a series 4? Listen to find out more. Mentioned in this episode: Intro

"I am a big fan of 'does your disfunction match my disfunction' in relationships" - Victoria Smurfit Victoria Smurfit joins Samantha Baines for funny, upbeat and honest chat about her divorce and being a single mum of three. The two talk about putting their warrior spears down, buying sofas and stopping believing that love conquers all. Victoria describes some hippy LA recovery moments, her worst...

"my nunny shut up like a clam" - Suki Webster Suki Webster joins Sam to chat about a very strange break up and her now happy marriage. In contrast to Sam's sexual explosion, Suki had a recoiling "nunny" as she calls it. The two chat aggression, therapy and being ignored in your own home. It turns out that leaving a house with two plastic bags and heading to Canada is a great way to recover from a...

"marriage is not for me" - Nicky Lesley HIV activist Nicky Lesley joins Sam to chat break up from someone who changed life forever. Nicky tells Sam about their ex-partner who hid his HIV diagnosis, which led to Nicky contracting HIV. The two chat forgiveness, letting go of anger and other people's judgements as well as sharing their thoughts about 'the burden of education' and craving love. A genu...

"l love being divorced, I would recommend it to anyone" - Lyz Lenz Lyz Lenz joins Samantha Baines all the way from the States to chat divorce, being raised Evangelical Christian and why getting married at 22yrs old was a bold feminist statement. The two compare religious upbringings and their hang overs and Samantha discovers the religious rules of courtship for young Lyz. Opening up about her sis...

"I always try to remember to be functionally friendly" - Rosie Green Rosie Green joins Samantha Baines to chat divorce, sex and How To Heal A Broken Heart, which it turns out is the name of Rosie's new book! Rosie opens up about her "bolt from the blue" break up and sobbing in a car for four hours on Christmas Eve with her children. The two chat about that first Christmas on your own and bond over...

"I found out we were getting divorced from our counsellor" - Jonty Fisher Our first couple on the podcast! Sam speaks to Jonty Fisher, who is happily married to Jess Robinson (series 2, ep1) about his previous divorce. The two chat what to wear to court and whether it looks like a police drama, as well as being a father and opening up to friends. Jonty tells Sam about one day post-divorce when he...

"My children's new step-mother is their old school teacher" - Cally Beaton Cally Beaton joins Samantha Baines for a stonker of a chat about being not so divorced. Cally chats about her ten year relationship that resulted in her two wonderful children and having your ex living in your attic. Sam asks about dealing with the assumption of marriage and the two share their thoughts about body image and...

"I need to stop eating my feelings, put on my big heels, stomp about and snog a boy" - Tori Allen-Martin Tori Allen-Martin joins Samantha Baines to chat breaking when you are engaged in a first for The Divorce Club! The two chat cancelling your wedding, having to pick up the wedding dress and giving the ring back. An upbeat and very honest look at Tori's tumultuous and shocking break up and recove...

"When I die I want to be put in a firework" - Rachel Teate Rachel Teate talks to Samantha Baines about being broken up with whilst driving, watching your ex leave a party that you are still at and even vision boards. A funny and upbeat chat about divorce, filling your house with flowers and top tips about sitting in front of the freezer and eating ice-cream whilst wearing your wedding tiara. Sam l...

Our FIRST LIVE SHOW!! What a live show it was, socially distanced with a live audience and streamed over the internet as part of the London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in London. The brilliant Deborah Frances-White selected us for her Guilty Feminist podcast curated day of the festival and we were very honoured! This a bumper episode - yes that means longer than usual to welcome in series 3! T...

Samantha Baines talks through her emotions and divorce journey during the recording of series 2. She picks out her series highlights and gives us the lowdown on the London Podcast Festival live episode which is coming soon. Series 3 is on its way! Mentioned in this episode: Intro

"I went to another realm of orgasm" - Kerry Howard Kerry Howard joins Samantha Baines to sing and be joyous about divorce. An honest conversation about taking time for yourself, dating and what you wear to court. Samantha is very excited to hear about a new level of orgasm and the two discuss dating and divorcing in the public eye. Someone googled Kerry on a date, right in front of her too! A live...

"I accidentally sent a picture of my vagina to my neighbour" - Helen Thorn Helen Thorn (one half of Scummy Mummies) joins Samantha Baines for this hilarious chat. The two comedians talk dick pics, sending their own naughty photos, internet dating, bawling your eyes out and why we should all make friends with Australians. Our freshest guest yet, Helen's separation was only six months ago so she dis...

"I have sent thank you texts to people I went on dates with years later" - Sara Duchovnay Opera singer Sara Duchovnay joins Sam from the US to chat divorce. The two discuss the logistics of going on 8 dates in 6 days and what happens when two opera singers get married. Sara explains that she married her first boyfriend and the learning curve she went on post-divorce being single for the first time...

"I am giving you ten years for you to change and if you don't I will leave you" - Annie Kashamura Trigger warning: domestic violence Gender Equality specialist and activist Annie Kashamura joins Samantha Baines for a powerful conversation about Annie's inspiring story of overcoming abuse. Beginning with her marriage in the Congo, Annie explains some of the laws that trap women in difficult situati...

"I can't buy a whole loaf of bread anymore" - Sundari Sundari joins Samantha Baines to chat divorce and their mutual love of naps. The two share lots of personal stories and Sundari talks about waiting too long, mental health and why whole loaves of bread make her sad. Samantha and Sundari highlight the similarities and a few differences in their divorce experiences, especially as they are of a si...

"Do I want orchids in the house, yes I want them everywhere" - Candice Gallimore Candice joins us all the way from Australia to chat divorce and her love of orchids with Sam. Candice discusses her imposter syndrome, same sex marriage and spending sprees. An interesting insight into getting married before it was legal and the complications that come with laws changing in different parts of the worl...

"the first person I hit on when I was newly single was John Mayer" Have you every been in a band with your ex partner? Well our guest Hajar Woodland has! Sam and Hajar share stories of embarrassing things they've said to celebrities, their hopes for divorce certificates and sober dating. Hajar discusses her strict Muslim upbringing, wearing a hijab and age differences in this fascinating and surpr...

Instagram superstar Jahannah James joins Samantha Baines to discuss marriage at 18, sex addiction and the pressure of proving everyone wrong. Jahannah is one of our youngest guests so far on the podcast and this insightful and compelling discussion explores not only the taboo of divorce but other relationship taboos too. We chat getting married to have sex, rejection and even shopping in Ann Summe...

"the hardest part is your future changes, as your future was mapped out" - Sam Pamphilon Comedian and actor Sam Pamphilon joins our Sam his recent separation and his pending application to The Divorce Club. The two chat alcohol dependency, experiencing depression and his indifference for interior design in another honest episode with laughs in the darkest moments. Sam confesses to being more at fa...