The Samantha Baines Show

"I was doing all the cleansing of the stuff, living above a charity shop, it's brilliant just chuck it down the stairs" - Jess Robinson Comedian and impressionist Jess Robinson joins Sam for the first episode of series 2. The two chat finding new spaces, pictures of genitals, dating and Jess explains why she calls her ex "practice husband". An entertaining and energetic chat with lots of laughs to...

Join host Samantha Baines as she shares her thoughts and experiences of recording series 1 of The Divorce Social (previously The Divorce Club) and reads out some of your stories and experiences of divorce. Thank you to everyone who has been in touch to say they have enjoyed the podcast. We will be back soon with series 2! You can get in contact here: @samanthabaines @divorcepod Join our chat: www....

"if you are looking for commitment get a lip tattoo" - Helen Lederer Actress, writer and founder of the Comedy Women in Print Awards, Helen Lederer joins Samantha Baines to chat divorce in this hilarious episode. Sam gets a bit of therapy from ex-social worker Helen and the two discuss lip tattoos, feeling alone and the quest for a boyfriend. Lots of laughs and excellent advice in the last episode...

"it was like an explosion" - Susan Earl Actress and comedian Susan Earl joins Samantha Baines for this light-hearted and uplifting chatty episode. The two comedians discuss wearing lots of hats (metaphorically), drinking Sex on the Beach and having to break the news of divorce to people you meet for years after the thing. Susan explains what it's like pretending to be with your ex for functions an...

"I had to prove the kids were mine" - Wendy Wason Actor and comedian Wendy Wason joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce. They chat about the decision to have children, proving you are a mother at airports, changing your name and why stand up is the best career when you have young children. Wendy mentions her cervical cancer experience and Samantha shares her polycystic ovary diagnosis in this intim...

"It feels like another life when I look back" - Lynne Parker Lynne Parker, founder and Chief Exec of Funny Women joins Samantha Baines to discuss her divorce over thirty years ago. The two discuss the stigma around divorce in the 1980's, remarriage and not being very wife-y! Lynne shares her passion for straw hats and gives Sam hope for finding love again. An insightful and positive chat about mov...

"I just actually had a lot of cob webs I had to really work at" - Carl Donnelly Comedian Carl Donnelly joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, why you should nab an Australian and why all the divorced man cliches have worked for him. He found himself in India, found himself in a divorce juze, mped into a relationship too soon after his divorce, became a vegan and realised a lot about himself in the...

"I ended up getting the phone number of his other girlfriend. And she and I are on the phone for 10 hours. And it was absolutely bonkers" - Shappi Khorsandi Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce. The comedians chat motherhood, pets killing things and crying in the green room of the Jonathan Ross Show. Turns out panel shows aren't always the best thing...

"We spent 150 pounds between us. And we got the idiots guide to divorce the book" - Ella Kenion Actress Ella Kenion joins Samantha for this entertaining and probing chat about her two divorces, single parenthood, parents evenings with the ex, her dog pooing in ideal places and having sex with your ex husband for fun! Yes, really. Trigger warnings: shame/guilt sex cheating depression Follow us on t...

"have a divorce party" - Leyla Hussein  Somali activist and psychotherapist chats to Samantha about divorce and marriage in the Somali community and standing out from that. We hear about being a single mum living in a council flat and choosing her child over all else. Leyla professes her love for a divorce party and convinces Sam that she should have one, maybe even one with a slogan cake. The tw...

"I would still be a w*nker if I didn't get divorced" - Rich Wilson Samantha Baines interviews fellow comedian and divorcee Rich Wilson about his marriage experience. They chats pockets of contentment, gender roles in relationships and buying your own spoons in Ikea. Couples counselling, assault charges and moving in with his son post break-up, Rich Wilson is brutally honest about his experiences o...

"Why would anyone ever want to be with someone who doesn't think they are awesome. I'd rather be with nobody than someone who thought I was anything less than that" - Sarah Millican Comedian Sarah Millican discusses her divorce and welcomes Samantha Baines to the Divorce Club in the first episode of the podcast. Samantha interviews the top comedian about her divorce experience. Sarah and Samantha...

Changing the conversation around divorce. Trailer for the brand new podcast. Interviews hosted by comedian, actress and author Samantha Baines. Make sure you subscribe to The Divorce Social series to keep updated on new episodes! Email: thedivorcesocial@gmail.com Twitter & Instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Mentioned in this episode: Intro