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 Austentatious Tommy’s charity 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Barber Collective NMF ep 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Hanson for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 miss a show! Twitter: @shaunwkeaveny Instagram: @shaunkeaveny_ Community Garden Radio on Patreon Shaun’s podcasts: Creative cul-de-sac The Line Up Your Place or Mine Hypersensitivity 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @kerrygodliman Tickets for Kerry’s Bosh tour Kerry’s Memory Lane podcast Dr Louisa Newson Menopause: All you need to know in one concise manual Elephant in the valley study Gloria Steinem Revolution from Within NLP Yoga with Adriene Tara Brach Louisa Young You Left Early Louisa Young Namaste Motherfuckers More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @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: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of racism row 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 turn to if you are affected by anything in the show. Above all, it is a conversation of hope. Twitter: @neillaybourn Instagram: @mrjonnybenjamin Watch Stranger On The Bridge on Channel 4 Jonny’s charity Neil’s consultancy Campaign Against Living Miserably CALM Rethink Mental Illness 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Instagram: @zoelyonscomedy Zoe’s website & tour dates My Octopus Teacher on Netflix More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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’ll never miss a show! Twitter: @TheRealDrKev Instagram: @TheRealDrKev More about Dr Kevin Dutton Podcast Link (to Psycho Schizo Espresso w/Bruce Dickinson): The Naked Jape by Jimmy Carr More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 The Hoovering podcast Another Round Action on Addiction, Clouds House Alcoholics Anonymous More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 moth joke Norm Macdonald For more about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Peasy Puppy Squeezy by Steve Mann More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 McCall Sex, Myths & the Menopause on Channel 4 Honest by Millie Evans 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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Above all, it is a conversation of hope. Twitter: @DanielJWilsher Instagram: @danieljameswilsher Danny’s Damaged Goods company 100 Talks for Change Samaritans Hub of hope My pickle Lion’s Barber Collective Tom Barber Lion’s Barber Collective NMF episode More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/entertainment/namaste - that way you’ll never miss a show! Twitter: @qikipedia Instagram: @theqielves QI website No Such Thing as a Fish podcast JSTOR Colin Crompton More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 reality TV Financial Times article More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Sponsorship: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on The Museum of Curiosity Bitch by Lucy Cooke More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Pet podcast More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Richard Branson fails his level 1 skydiving More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, but some big ones nonetheless.  And to celebrate this most momentous of occasions we’re looking back at some of our favourite moments so far when we asked 'What was your Namaste Motherfucking Life Changing Moment?'. Appearing today are Dr Kevin Dutton, Tom Read Wilson, Colin Murray, Stephen K Amos, Ed Byrne, Richard Osman, Seann Walsh, Ayesha Hazarika, Philippa Perry, Heln Russell, Rosie Jones, Deborah Meaden, Johnnie Walker, and Danny Wallace. More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Reverend Richard Coles about piano playing, ageing, emoting, love, faith, desire, losing his long-term partner David, grief, private education, coming out, The Communards, sitting in the front of planes, Strictly, social mobility, addiction, and his beloved sausage dogs Pongo and Daisy. Twitter: @RevRichardColes Instagram: @rkrcoles Richard’s booksGriefcast with Cariad Lloyd Namaste Motherf**kers with guest Louisa Young More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Philippa Perry about Grayson’s Art Club, therapy, attachment styles, sex, love, marriage, blended families, significant others, parenting, dogs, cats and her agony aunt column for the Observer. Twitter: @Philippa_Perry Instagram: @kevinkittycat Philippa’s art Philippa’s books Cally’s Observer review The book How to talk so kids will listen More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to broadcaster and writer Kirsty Wark about Margaret Thatcher, Vivienne Westwood, the island of Arran, pregnancy, wild weeing, sleeper trains, snoring, fears, shopping, empty nest, menopause, novel writing, love language, cocktails, female role models and the Queen’s funeral. Twitter: @KirstyWark Instagram: @kirsty_wark_ Kirsty’s books Fortunately podcast with Kirsty as guest La Fetiche clothing More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to entrepreneur and real-life Dragon Deborah Meaden about nature, animals, balance, business, boots, suits, bingo calling, Butlins, single mums, family businesses, Dragon’s Den, Desert Island Discs, Strictly, money, mistakes, ethical investments and the legendary elephant, Mountain Bull. Twitter: @DeborahMeaden Instagram: @deborahmeaden Deborah's website Deborah on Desert island Discs Big Green Money Show Tusk Concrete Cowboy More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to broadcaster Rachel Burden about sleep, setbacks, babies, broadcasting, the BBC, stereotypes, menopause, meditation, speeding up, slowing down, puppies, play, podcasts, Devon, detractors and determination.  Twitter: @rachelburden Instagram: @rachelburden_radio The Smallest Things charity Bliss Tara Brach Drop The Ball by Tiffany Dufu World’s first pair of identical twin puppies More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to editor, presenter and podcast host Lucie Cave about her time at Heat magazine, starting out, lunchtime drinking, reality TV, ghost-writing, Jade Goody, Simon Cowell, Leonardo DiCaprio, on-screen, off-screen, side hustles, reinvention, psychics and fake boobs. Twitter: @luciecave Instagram: @luciecave Back Then When podcast with Keith Lemon & Emma Bunton More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Mark Simmons about Mums, sons, Ethernet cables, therapy, break-ups, crying, dreams, Zoom comedy, tampons, TikTok, Taekwondo, tour support, bad gigs, good gigs and jokes. 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: @JokesWithMark Instagram: @jokeswithmark Tik Tok: @jokeswithmarksimmons Mark’s UK tour dates for Quip Off The Mark Jokes with Mark podcast Mark with Seann Walsh in ‘One For The Road’ on BBC3 Bob Monkhouse ‘The Last Stand’ 2016 More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Aurie Styla about city vs. country life, politics, power, privilege, money, stereotypes, vulnerability, South Park and electric cars. 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: @auriestyla Insta: @auriestyla More about Aurie Aurie’s two finger garage dance Kane Brown comedian More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices