Funny Mummies

FUNNY DAD SPECIAL TWO Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Bristolian born comedian, famed Terry the odd job man, Leicester Comedy Award nominee and dad of two Jody Kamali. They fly around all the topics from childish jealousy ,New York, how being a  working class comic has  effected our progression and how Best in Class really woke us up ( big shout out to Sian Davies ) " instead of working on our craft we are in a Tesco car park dressed as the honey monster " and how he wouldn't be where he is now with out his single mum upbringing. Pack the kids a salad cream sandwich and shove them in the garden, wack on the kettle  for a great  listen ! You can Follow  Jody Kamali  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter Tell a mate ! After Elizabeth Day from How to Fail podcast article  about middle class  white men dominating the podcast world we need your support to make that not  a thing .  Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.We  remanence working together in the promo world, when Hatty had her big role as the Honey Monster and what cbeebies star we worked with . 

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley chat to Australian  comic and Bill Murray ( Angel) resident mc, single dad of two Erik Pohl . They cover so many topics from being the only dad on the wats app ,  why no one comes up to you at baby groups, How Gemma did her best not to make friends at baby groups, single dad life and myth busting , and one  of the best kid logics we've ever had on the show . Todays Show was dedicated to our dear comedy friend Darren Maskell who passed away last week.  if you follow us on IG  you would of seen some of his hilarious art work for the podcast- He was a unique comedy voice and friend who we will miss very much.  You can Follow  on @Erik_Pohl  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter Tell a mate ! After Elizabeth Day from How to Fail podcast article  about middle class  white men dominating the podcast world we need your support to make that not  a thing .  Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley our so excited to be  joined by 90's icon, mum of two, pocket rocket  Sarah Cawood ( Live and Kicking, Girlie Show, Top of the pops ).  If you don't follow Cawood on Instagram  where she's abit of a social legend you might wonder what  she's been up to ?so kick off your Uggs and have  a dive with us into Sarah's world- How she's excepted her self  , giving no ff's , Social selling, Being Vulnerable on the socials, Talking about sex to her son. Oh and how Gemma is setting a goal to people please less in 2024, except to Hatty please ? You can Follow Sarah Cawood  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.

Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by Comedian  Producer and single mum of three Sarah Bowles ( Funny Women Industry award winner, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award Co founder) In this episode Hatty gives us a update on the change in her personal life, getting through Christmas if this year looks *different for you ! Bowels talks about  her marriage break up , single parent Christmases, how the church can be a good place to hang out  ...as long as its not on a Thursday . *Sarah and Hatty are not professionals they are in their own admission over sharers so strap in for this one , but if you do need professional advice see Gingerbread Follow Sarah Bowles and find out more about the Comedy ISH awards You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.

APOLOGIES WE TOOK A SHORT BREAK DUE TO PERSONAL LIFE SH*T - MORE ON THAT LATER Irish comedy writer, actor and mother  Brona C Titley Joins Hatty and Gemma.( The Outlaws,  Motherland, Buffering for ITV, Spitting Image) She once said on Twitter / X that after 12 years of marriage her and her wife have achieved perfect synchronisation by farting at exactly the same time . We revival in the joy of her smugness of  same sex parenting, cracking the mental load, the envy of the NCT group, no gender politics , bliss .  How do we keep our your kids safe without being too over protective?  and we can confirm she is a 'delight '  Follow Brona C Titley You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.

Hatty and Gemma are joined by FM favourite Comedy Actress Margaret Cabourn-Smith    ( Mirander, Catastrophe, Motherland, Buffering )  host of hit podcast Crushed and mum of two  to chat about feigning  interest in your kids past times. Gemma lets off steam about the theft of her kettle and Margaret reveals  who her new mega-famous best friend will be.... Fans you can follow Margaret and  her podcast and latest crush here   You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.

Comedian, Author, and mum of three Viv Groskop ( How to own the room book  and podcast , BBC radio 4 plays, Guardian Journalist  )joins Hatty and Gemma  on the eve of the launch of her latest Book Happy High Status . Viv explains what Happy high status is and how we can all learn to turn it on . We also have a new feature with a voice note from a listener asking for advice, 'how do you be confident in those un known situations'? - like your child embarrassing you in public. We look at why we need to praise more and gift confidence to someone else! its a goody not to be missed  You can follow Viv on Instagram and get her book here You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.

Comedian Athena Kubblenu ( Mock the week, BBC Radio4, Comedy Central) joins Hatty and Gemma chats  , all women work hard kid or no kids ,  the negative  social narrative for kids,  from having a dinner lady mum to BBC writer  Athena flags up we need to  rid  the guilt and past attitude  of  'thats not for me ' with humous and museum's are for all ! 

Comedian  Harriet Kemsley (Pointless, 8 out Ten Cats, Roast Battle, Live At the Apollo) joins Hatty and Gemma  to talk about  how she  managed  to do live gigs , tour her show, do Edinburgh fringe , TV ( Including Mastermind recently ) by Trusting ANOTHER HUMAN  with her baby . You can follow and keep up to date wirth Harriet on IG @harrietkemsley You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief, apologies if you do have to use a tenor lady ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.  

Welcome to a  new season of Funny Mummies podcast and a shiny new relaunch! Still  all the same funny mummy truths, but with even more laughs, no filter and no judgement . Keep it locked in as we have some exciting Guests coming up ! To kick us off Host Hatty Ashdown& Gemma Beagley spoke to a FM fav Alexis Strum. Alexis is a creative force that has wowed audiences with her hilarious stand-up, compelling writing and even a glittering pop career, but jumping into the world of TikTok in January took her on a whirlwind journey to an audience that truly embraced her. Alexis spills all on the highs and lows of her career, the brilliance and chaos of life as a single mum over 40,  and how if you really commit to believing in yourself, anything is possible!... and a little bit of delusion always helps ! This episode was Produced & Edited by Laura Elwood-Craig New photo by Karla Gowlet ( I would like to declare here Gemma Beagley did not want to be in the new publicity shots, its not me takin over , she just likes to stay a mystery ) if you'd like to follow  our guest Alexis Strum you can find her here  on tik tok You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter Why should I rate, subscribe and share ? you probably hear all the time please rate and share , and we know more then anyone that admin is boring and long. So we've a task for you why not do your pelvic floors or put the kettle on while you go to the page where you was listening to this podcast and just give it a 4 or 5 , and a little review would be even better, that way our little podcast moves further up in the podcast funny search and more tired and fed up and maybe lonely mums can find us for a bit of light relief.  If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 8 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.  

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by standup (Live at the Apollo,Frankie Boyles new world order) and mum of 3 Laura Smyth. Laura has had quite the year since we last had her on the show, not just hilarious but  wise Laura takes us through how she got into the mind set to face cancer treatment,  dealing with the work / kid overwhelm ' You are what you do every day ' . Find out why you need to do a baby check list with your self next time you have a mum rage.  Not one to shy away from self appraisal and we agree, superwoman doesn't even come close . Kettle on or dinner on find time for this one x Laura Smyth and Michelle De Swarte New Podcast is out on BBC Sounds soon. Follow Laura on IG You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter You can find our guest Caroline Maybe on :   We want to hear your thoughts ? Listen where you get your fix ! #funnymummiespodcast #cosleeping #perimenopause #costoflivingcrisis #childofthe80s please subscribe it really does help more people find us ! PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update DescriptionYou can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod

 Join  Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley  and wave good bye to slumpy January with our  guest stand up and mum Caroline Mabey. As ever we chat all the important recent happenings, tik tok viral videos on how long is except able to wear your night wear in bed ? Marie Kondo had her third child and gives more joy to a cup of tea, what my guests do or don't do to keep their home in order . And lastly  Gemma and Caroline gang up on Hatty in more Perimenopause madness .  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter You can find our guest Caroline Maybe on :   We want to hear your thoughts ? Listen where you get your fix ! #funnymummiespodcast #cosleeping #perimenopause #costoflivingcrisis #childofthe80s please subscribe it really does help more people find us ! PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update DescriptionYou can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod      

Its a new year but Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are saying no to the faddy diet industry & turning off the adds but remanence about the flatulent 80's mum on the cabbage soup diet. They also try to convince themselves and each other how much they love going to the park and football matches on a cold Sunday morning . How do you find that extra hour we're all meant to have  to exercise more?, Gemma  may have the solution..... Edited By Scot Kingsnorth Recorded Via Zoom You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast  IG we are funnymummies_podcast  Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter You can also find video visons of the podcast on You Tube at hattyashdown   We want to hear your thoughts ? Listen where you get your fix ! #funnymummiespodcast #cosleeping #perimenopause #costoflivingcrisis #childofthe80s please subscribe it really does help more people find us ! PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update DescriptionYou can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod  

Yay its back, Let's get Topical with Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by  Comedian, Refugee activist, single mum legend and dear friend Leila Boris . As we throttle towards Christmas Hatty get's to chat to Leila and Gemma about being single mums at Christmas , the turn taking, presents, Volunteering at Christmas, the joy of getting to make all the decisions and we discuss BBC Strictly Come dancing's  Helen Skelton's coping strategies for single mum life and work . You can find Leila on IG on @positively_leila  -The charities that Leila affiliate with https://www.refugeebiriyanibananas.org/ https://lovewithoutborders4refugees.com/   You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter   We want to hear your thoughts ? Listen where you get your fix ! #funnymummiespodcast #cosleeping #perimenopause #costoflivingcrisis #childofthe80s please subscribe it really does help more people find us ! PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update DescriptionYou can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update DescriptionYou can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update DescriptionHost and Comedian Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley present a new short series where they try and get abit topical, but  sound boring? not from these two ! In this episode; Cosie living ?  why putting the heating on is the new punk, lighting fires in the 90's , Christina Ricci co- sleeping with her 8 year old,  and our new item  who is our mum of the moment? EDITED ( badly) by Hatty Ashdown You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update Description

Put the kettle on , wring out the tea bag it's a new one from your favourite straight talking Mums . This is a new short series where @hattyashdown and @gemma_beagley try to get topical , with old news , present news and what should've been in the news ! ‘People don't know they're born these days ‘ try being a kid of the 80-90's for being cold ! We Chat Cosie living crisis , Peri Menopause ( there's nothing to be scared of ) Co sleeping and that Cristina Ricci story , when do you stop walking around with your Jack Danny out infront of your son ? We want to hear your thoughts ? Listen where you get your fix ! #funnymummiespodcast #cosleeping #perimenopause #costoflivingcrisis #childofthe80s pleas subscribe it really does help more people find us ! You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update DescriptionYou can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update DescriptionYou can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update DescriptionHost and Comedian Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley present a new short series where they try and get abit topical, but  sound boring? not from these two ! In this episode; Cosie living ?  why putting the heating on is the new punk, lighting fires in the 90's , Christina Ricci co- sleeping with her 8 year old,  and our new item  who is our mum of the moment? EDITED ( badly) by Hatty Ashdown  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update Description

Host Hatty Ashdown  is joined by stand up and mum Kelly Convey ( UniLAD, Comedy Central, BBC Three, Channel 4.) inbetween supporting Alan Carr on his  UK tour) We got stuck  right into an old natter about working with a baby, one in the oven, and the reality of the sacrifices and joys  in comedy and parenthood. Kelly flagged up  the  uncomfortableness for parents in showbiz   to say no to work, but really does time matter ? and while some celebs like to portray that they didn't have to make a choice between work or having a family,  is it time for  honesty from high profile mums about how they achieve their  work/ kid balance ? and lots of snot out laughter as usual , stick on the kettle, unload the dishwasher  its a nice short one !    you can follow Kelly at KellyConvey.com and catch her live !   Edited by Alex Holland You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update Description

 Summer Holidays? Host @hattyashdown & @gemma_beagley catch up on their Very different summer Holidays with the kids , from Edinburgh Fringe, Wet Zoo days to All inclusive Sunny breaks, what is the best way to do it ? And should you just save all your money and go down Asda and let them play on the peppa pig ride !! Out where you like it baby ! @audioboom

Catch up With your Funny Mummy host and comedian Hatty Ashdown to find out how things are going at the Edinburgh Fringe, since her kids have come to visit ! 

Hello ! we are a doing  a series of short pods, more like voice notes from our host Hatty Ashdown as she is doing a new show at the Edinburgh fringe called the The Worry Drawer 2pm at the VOODOO ROOMS from 6th August to the 28th August ( not the 15th ) she hopes to speak to some mums and dads that are up here at the fringe !

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedian Josephine Lacey      ( Top Secret ) as she comes to talk us about her new show 'Autism Mama and Puberty ' . Such a interesting , real chat about as she says her 'love story'  about her autistic son and the challenges puberty brings and doing it all along comedy !. Plus  Hatty tells us about getting  The Best in class bursary to help with her Edinburgh Fringe accommodation  for her 2022 Show The Worry Drawer 2pm every day at the Voodoo Rooms ( except 15th Sept) . To Look out for  Josephine doing her show follow her at  @autismmamaandpuberty Edited by Scot Kingsnorth You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update Description

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley Chat to Double Emmy Award winner Actress Fiona Allen,  your know her for the iconic sketch show Smack the pony as well as  EastEnders, Coronation street and now picks up her road to stand up again ! We drink tea and chat over moving out of London,  mum parking rage, being on the road as a stand up mum of  three teenagers,  its no wonder she's gigging again !        Edited by Scot Kingsnorth You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update Description

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by their favourite regular guest actress Margret Cabourn-Smith. Can you image going out and not having to worry about getting up for anyone the next day ? no neither can we, or are we glad we can embrace the nanna within us and nip home early when the party is dead.   They discuss Margret's new play about Spike Milligan, our fav songs to dance and get ready to whats yours ?    You can Follow Margret twitter  @MCabournSmith and her podcast Crushed also on Audioboom  Edited by Scot Kingsnorth You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update Description

This is a fun one as Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley have a rare chance to catch up ...image being able to finish a sentence ? well they do that for you.  They discuss being in a constant state of rushing,  after school clubs - is anyone actually enjoying them ...oh and we meet JVN while recording the show ...     Edited by Scot Kingsnorth You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 7 year old  boy, and  head of finance  at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. Update Description

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by the mighty Comedian & mum Laura Smyth ( Funny Women Award winner , Jonathon Ross Comedy Club, Comedy Central and Dave) as we chat  and laugh about Self-care, transferable skills-  teaching to stand up and family age gaps !   Edited by Gemma Beagley You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, and now accounts manager at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast.

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedian and Ceo of Peace and Riot the Cafe-come- childcare phenomenon 'empowering people that parent' providing childcare while you rest or relax. We chat where she is with the business post pandemic, banishing mum guilt, coping with nerves when performing live and why Gemma says  live is better then stand up on TV.  You can find out more about Peace and Riot here Recorded via Zoom Edited by Scot KingsNorth   You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, and now accounts manager at the Soho Theatre.   You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast.

 ITS A PODCAST CROSS OVER ! Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by TVI podcasters, comedians and dads  Carl Donnelly and Julian Deane.   As we thought it only fair to give these male comedians a go, but can they do it all? parenting and being the fun dad . We picked out topics from past shows to spring board chat on; breast feeding , Bluey the kids show, (educating Julian that its not porn )  other people telling your kids off , new perspective on school bullies,  Ann Summers parties  and ofcourse it all gets very silly and abit bluey .   Recorded at Soho radio studios Edited by Gemma Beagley you can catch  Carl and Julians  podcast at  Two Vegan Idiots    You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast  Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, and now accounts manager at the Soho Theatre.   If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast.

Join Host Hatty Ashdown as she chats to Exec TV producer ( Big Brother, Saturday Night takeaway, Street Mate) mum of 3 Susy  Price and Play write ( Mudlarks , BBC radio 4 The Piper , The Gift ) mum of 2 Vicki Donoghue,  about having their kids in what  society classes as later in life , or does it any more ? enjoy this silly, heartfelt and  poignant chat about career, confidence of being an older mum and passing on vital tips on changing up the boring rotation of family meals - put the kettle on its a goodie !  This episode was edited by Scott Kingsnorth recorded via zoom Watch out for Susy's New show which will be on NBC  "Pride and Prejudice: An Experiment in Romance,"  a reality dating show next year .  Vicky's  BBC Radio 4 Thriller  can still be found on bbc sounds The Piper . You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast  Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, and now accounts manager at the Soho Theatre.   If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast.

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley talk to American author of Available  Laura Friedman-Williams about sex and dating post separation while being a mum of 3.  A very honest empowering funny chat about ditching doubt, dating apps, being safe, and dogs that need to leave the room. Laura guides our own Gemma through where she needs to start with dating,  when your a busy single mum ,free time is precious - 'there is no such thing as a wasted night out ' Gemma may challenge Laura to that !  watch this space to find out what happens next on Gemma's dating apps ( see instagram ) This episode was edited by Gemma Beagley PLEASE  RATE, SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast  Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic  ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, and now accounts manager at the Soho Theatre.   If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates. 

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are back with their full length shows kicking off with Social Media Activist , Author, ,Podcaster and funny mum Laura Belbin - AKA Knee Deep in Life . They chat about it being ok to not always miss your kids, social media, trolls, accountability and finding what nourishes you . You can follow  Laura Belbin on IG via Knee Deep in Life   This episode was edited by Gemma Beagley PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find   us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast  Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic ( un official these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London . A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, accountant by day but soon to be producer by night and day ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates. 

Hatty explains to Gemma what Married At First Sight is and now Gemma is on board and then they talk about weddings - the waiting around, low-key Bridezilla and kids ruining all the fun.AND HAPPY 50TH EPISODE TO US !!!!! thank you to all who have been with us from the start it really does mean everything and those that have just  joined us welcome and know your never judged here !  Catch Hatty Mcing at her next lunch time comedy show where babies can come too The 8th September 1pm At the Snooty Fox Canonbury N1 London and Balham On 29th Sept  See Screaming with laughter for details Want to support  Funny mummies ? you can buy us a coffee here , via Ko-Fi  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod Edited By Gemma Beagley You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter To fully  Support us and be part of the team & Future of FM   via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us - We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back in the comments section  or contact us  via socials . MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic ( un official these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London . A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, accountant by day but soon to be producer by night and day ! This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates. 

In this weeks Mini pod session we  catch up  with  Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley  as  they discuss reaching the half way point of school holidays, screaming kids in public and learning to celebrate the small wins in life . Catch Hatty Mcing at her next lunch time comedy show where babies can come too The 8th September 1pm At the Snooty Fox Canonbury N1 London . See Screaming with laughter for details  Want to support  Funny mummies ? you can buy us a coffee here , via Ko-Fi  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod Edited By Gemma Beagley You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter To fully  Support us and be part of the team & Future of FM   via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people find us - We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back in the comments section  or contact us  via socials . MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic ( un official these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London . A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, accountant by day but soon to be producer by night and day !   This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates. 

Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley present a third episode in the Mini pod series of short shows you can fit in any time.  This week  we share all things Toilet,  from training, Stressed bladders,  our lady flowers and maybe a little over sharing - WARNING DON'T LISTEN IF YOU NEED A WEE.  You can catch Hatty live as she is previewing a new hour show Dig Deep 14th and 15th August 3.30pm At the Camden head as part of the Camden Fringe see https://camden.ssboxoffice.com/events/hatty-ashdown-dig-deep-work-in-progress/   PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people know about us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back in the comments section  or contact us  via socials see below : Thank you so much to all our loyal listeners, if you want to get in touch we love hearing from you You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast  Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic ( un official these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London . A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, accountant by day but soon to be producer by night and day ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates. 

Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley present a second episode in a new Mini pod series of short shows anyone can make time for ! . In this quick funsize chat Gemma tries to hold Hatty up after 4 days away from the kids at a music festival, as they discuss the rules, joys and downs of leaving the kids at home. Do you want your sitters to message you every 5 minutes?, setting ground roles and can you enjoy yourself guilt free ?   - WARNING CONTAINS  EXSTREMELY SEXY CROAKY VOICE  PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people know about us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back in the comments section  or contact us  via socials see below : Thank you so much to all our loyal listeners, if you want to get in touch we love hearing from you You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast  Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic ( un official these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London . A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, accountant by day but soon to be producer by night and day ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates. 

Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley present a new Mini pod series of short shows anyone can make time for in the time it takes to make cup tea or have a bath.  In this quick  funny bum bag size show they discuss the Euro football games, do we give a toss ? should we ? is it just the fans that put us off ? and the looming doom of school holidays upon us (in the UK) and what the hell we are going to do with them?  with some handy tips  of working and not feeling guilty, - WARNING MAY MAKE YOU SPIT OUT YOUR TEA !! PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people know about us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : Thank you so much to all our loyal listeners, if you want to get in touch we love hearing from you You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast  Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend  ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic ( un official these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London . A power house single mum of one  to a know it all 6 year old  boy, accountant by day but soon to be producer by night and day ! If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates. 

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Author, Podcaster, Journalist - 'How to Be a Boss At Ageing,' 'Motherwhelmed' More Orgasms Please and Coping  the very funny ( esp on Instagram)  Mum of two Anniki Sommervile - We laughed and  covered so much around ageing , parenting,   that somethings will always be work in progress,  embracing the new, we pitch  a 40 plus love island series  and just sometimes order your self something different from the menu ! Follow Anniki and get all her books at https://www.annikisommerville.com/ PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people know about us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : Thank you so much to all our loyal listeners, if you want to get in touch we love hearing from you you can do so via our socials below. You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast  Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter MORE ABOUT THE TEAM Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates. 

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagly are joined by Bradford Comic Isma Almas (BBC radio Leeds ,writer- News jack , About A buoy- adventures in Adoption ) Social worker turned stand-up Isma joined us to talk about life in the green room in the 90's , juggling kids, full time work and stand up,  and  we got a few teases from her show About a boy- adventures in adoption . So lovely to chat to Isma - ** please do excuse the terrible quality of Hatty's mic this week, but hope Isma funny and warm Bradford tones make up for it . ** You can catch About a Buoy- Adventures in adoption at the Soho Theatre London 16th and 17th July PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people know about us -  so why not share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below :  Thank you so much to all our loyal listeners, if you want to get in touch we love hearing from you you can do so via our socials below. You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Facebook - Funny Mummies podcast  Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter MORE ABOUT THE TEAM  Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented  for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more.  She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a  regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022. If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get benefits like  free tickets to live shows, videos of the podcast and other treats if you  support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates. 

Come outside with host Hatty Ashdown and  Gemma Beagley as they get together in real life for the first time in 8 months to talk going outside! With the government easing lockdown with outside meet ups in the garden, pubs and cafes aloud we chat being outside and outside play .  In the first half they go abit nostalgic looking back at  playing out side as kids, fans or not ? and how we feel about our own kids  playing out. Second half it's outside wee's, freezing our nips off to see friends, and how lockdown has changed one of us forever. NEWS - This will be our last show for a few weeks as we  go away and record some lovely new shows for you . Thank you so much to all our loyal listeners , please do share and tell others , word of mouth is the best way other mums looking for a much needed laugh or friends  can find us. xxx PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people know about us - come on share the laughter . We love hearing from you so do put in your feed back or contact via socials see below : You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter This show was recorded as live at SOHO STUDIOS LONDON If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get more involved and support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates. NEXT SHOW WED 26TH MAY 

Join host Hatty Ashdown , Gemma Beagley and regular fav panellist actor Margaret Cabourn-Smith( Miranda, Catastrophe, Buffering ),  Is it bad when your kids recognises your impression of someone from Channel 4's  Married at first sight ? The panel  confess to stuff they maybe shouldn't have watched as a child and how  they "try " to  monitor what their kids watch now . Saturday night was Dallas night, right  ? find out which one of them  had a EastEnder's scrap book , who has become Angie Watts? and  how watching Ru Pauls drag race with your kids is the new Hi-de-Hi .  PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people know about us - come on share the laughter .   You can catch Margaret in the new ITV 2 sitcom buffering and watch out for her and her leaky boob in a Malteses advert . follow her being hilarious on twitter @MCabournSmith  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter This show was recorded via Squadcast If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get more involved and support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.

Join host Hatty Ashdown and co-host Gemma Beagly for a quick catch up on how not to start your day . This week's episode is something a bit different  as we  joined by BBC News presenter, journalist and coach on Helping brilliant mums redesign a new work life after a career break ( oh and she's Jeremy Vines wife's ).  We thought especially after the year we've had you deserved some confidence guidance for anyone that wants to make a change or worrying about returning to work after kids or covid ! this is must for confidence doubters, placing your skills and strengths - who am I ?  If you'd like to work with Rachel contact her via https://www.rachelschofield.co.uk/ PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people know about us - come on share the laughter .  Follow Rachel Schofield on @reworkyourlife You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter This show was recorded via Squadcast & Edited by Joe Beagley If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get more involved and support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.

Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by Taylor Glenn (writer & podcaster  Drunk women solving Crime ) and Caroline Mabey ( stand up and presenter on Riverside Radio) for a special show recorded for International Woman's Day . We chat all the important stuff of being a woman in 2021, like our favourite way to cook potatoes, work insecurities with sprogs, how work & childcare sharing has become better balanced for comedian couples. We also discuss  the concept of having a Yes day with our kids  and lastly we ask the all important question are women eating more or less potatoes now ? PLEASE RATE SUBSCIBE AND SHARE - it really does help more people know about us - come on share the laughter .  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter Taylor Glenn @taylorglennUK Twitter Caroline Mabey @carolinemabey Twitter This show was recorded via Zoom & Edited by Alex Holland If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get more involved and support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.

A special episode recorded live via streaming as part of the Leicester Comedy Festival in association with Next Up Comedy . Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by Gemma Beagley , Athena Kugblenu and Viv Groskop as well as a live zoom audience ! They talk ways to keep happy in lockdown and is it easier for comedians ? There's singing, finding amusement in annoying your partner , Masked Singer, event TV and sexy TV keeping us going . And for one of us lockdown has worked out very well . Although we couldn't have the sound up for the recording to hear the audience  it was so lovely to have all the audience happy laughing faces - thank you Leicester Comedy festival .  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter  Gemma Beagley @beaglevision Athena Kugblenu @athenakugblenu  Viv Groskop @vivgroskop/  This show was recorded via Zoom & Edited by Joe Beagley If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get more involved and support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.

On the Show today host  Hatty Ashdown is joined by Sara Barron ( Live At the Apollo) and your fav regular Comedian Gemma  Beagly. This one is  not for the easily offended !!They all laughed and raged on in the shared experience of having to home school primary BOYS ! Warning there are swears - We discuss Parents  that ask for more work , Patience,  Teachers,  and why does 'do what you can' get's Gemma so annoyed ?'  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter  Sara Barron  on IG @sarabarron1000000tter  and twitter @sarabarron Gemma Beagly @beaglevision This show was recorded via Squadcast & Edited by Alex Holland If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get more involved and support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.

Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by two of her oldest pals  Actress Jessica Claire (Peep Show , Pennyworth ) Writer Vicky Donoghue ( Mudlarks, The Gift & The Piper BBC radio 4 ). It's a lovely warm, fun and honest show as Hatty chats to friends she's known since before becoming a mum and show biz, so there's no hiding for Hatty. In a shift back to our original panel show format they discuss the topic of no hugging in the pandemic , huggee or not  family's, awkward hug moments, dads that shake hands and missing a boobie hug ! You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter  Vicki Donoghue @vickiedonoghue on IG ad twitter  This show was recorded via Squadcast & Edited by Alex Holland If you'd like to support this show You can  make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE OUR DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod You can  also get more involved and support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by Actress Laura Checkley (King Gary, Detectorists,In my skin,  Military Wife's )- The last in our series of celebrating TV mums and what a way to end  the series with the multitalented  actress Laura Checkly, who plays mum Terri in  BBC's comedy  King Gary. We talk Pauline Quirk Academy, Stealing a G&T Glass,  Fav TV mum - Barbra Royal, plastic on sofa's and as ever cleaner guilt .      ,  If  you've loved this podcast please please leave a comment, rate us and even better subscribe, it really does help us  move on up so more people can find us . You can follow Laura  @Laucheckley  on twitter  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter  @gemma_beagley Twitter No small business shout out this week , but if you'd like to be one please do get in touch via the screamingwithlaughter.com This show was recorded Via zoom  & Edited by Alex Holland Buy us a coffee we are a non profit show, but would love to be able to support our guests, pay an editor etc  especially in the currant climate where very little comedy or live productions can be made . If you'd like to support us you can either pay a one off donations   via https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod or for regular support  so we can grow as a  production company and you can join us do so     via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedy legend Josie Long -  An Award winning comic, Film maker, writer and Presenter of BBC 4 Short Cuts, regular TV panellist for many shows  News Quiz, QI, Celebrity Master Chief, Bear Grills, recently Won The Chase and is mum of one daughter.  Now a regular to the show we had lots of laughs discussing our love for super market  shopping- especially  abroad. The mum from Sister Sister and aspirations to be the mum Cher plays  in Mermaids . ,  At the time of recording this was before Josie had been on the ITV show the Chase and won  £35000 for her charity Arts Emergency which supports young people get into the arts no matter what their back ground .  If  you've loved this podcast please please leave a comment, rate us and even better subscribe, it really does help us  move on up - it would make our year ! You can follow Josie long on @Josielong on IG and @josielong on twitter  You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter  @gemma_beagley Twitter No small business shout out this week , but if you'd like to be one please do get in touch via the screamingwithlaughter.com This show was recorded Via zoom  & Edited by Alex Holland Buy us a coffee we are a non profit show, but would love to be able to support our guests, pay an editor etc  especially in the currant climate where very little comedy or live productions can be made . If you'd like to support us you can either pay a one off donations   via https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod or for regular support  so we can grow as a  production company and you can join us do so     via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by stand up and actor Michelle De Swarte co-star of the new Netflix Series The Dutchess Staring and created by Kathern Ryan . They talk Botox , Peggy Mitchelle and Mums that make Smash.  Michelle is a comedian, TV presenter and actress. She plays Katherine Ryan's best friend 'Bev' and mum of four  in new Netflix series  The Duchess . Her TV presenting credits include presenting The Fashion Show on ITV2, BBC Three current affairs debate show Free Speech and appearances on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! on ITV.  She also hosted the celebrity gossip show Dirty Digest on E4, which she co-devised.  She is absolutely storming it on the stand up scene either on real stage or zoom she's defo one to watch out for ! If  you've loved this podcast please please leave a comment, rate us and even better subscribe, it really does help us  move on up - it would make our year ! You can follow Michelle on @michelledeswarte You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter  @gemma_beagley Twitter No small business shout out this week , but if you'd like to be one please do get in touch via the screamingwithlaughter.com This show was recorded live at Soho Radio studio  & Edited by Alex Holland You can support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. You can also make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE A DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by award winning comedian and writer Holly Walsh (writer of TV's Motherland and The Other One) to talk mum wine o'clock, creepy kids and writing. Holly Walsh is an award winning comedian and writer. Winner of the Chortle Newcomer Award, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee, has appeared on Live at the Apollo, QI, Have I Got News For You and many more shows. You can catch Motherland's Christmas special on 23rd December on BBC Two. You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnymummies_podcast @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter  @gemma_beagley Twitter Our small business shout out went to Emily from https://instagram.com/emilymerrittceramics?igshid=1sgaj9e21dccc https://www.etsy.com/shop/eastlondonpottery/  This show was recorded via Squadcast & Edited by Alex Holland You can support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast. You can also make a one off donation, via Ko-Fi which may allow us to cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show -  WHICH WOULD BE A DREAM !  https://ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunchtime comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.

For our Mums on TV series Hatty & Gemma are  joined by Actress Tanya Moodie -  Motherland , Star wars, Discovery of Witches and Olivier nominated . Tanya joined the hit BBC  comedy  about mums in its second series and this year picked up a RTS award for best break through artist for her role as Meg. This was such a fun high octane chat we all needed -  They discussed takeaway choices/ dealing with envy / success / boobs, breast feeding and  blow drying. Inspiration for Meg, and how  amenity is important and her favourite TV mum.  At the end  Tanya gives a lovely dedication to  the late Polystyrene from Xray Spex , this song is not played on the podcast version of the show .  You can catch Tanya in the Christmas special of motherland out December 2020 and also on many other shows do follow her @tanyamoodie  you can also follow this podcast via @funnymummies_podcast on IG  @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter  @gemma_beagley  Our small business shout out went to Mondo and Minikin search them @https://www.instagram.com/mondo_and_minikin/?hl=en This show was recorded via zoom  & Edited by Alex Holland  **Disclaimer we talk about advice we had for nappy rash and breast feeding , we  are not breast feeding experts, these are just our  own personal experiences please seek expert advice should you need it . **  You can support us and be part of the team  via Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/join/FunnyMummiesPodcast   see a video version of the show with our faces,  go on buy us a coffee . You can also make a one off donation, which may allow us to  cover our guests childcare fees while being on our show,-  WHICH WOULD BE A DREAM !  //ko-fi.com/hattyashdown_funnymummiespod This production is in association with The Other woman Show on Soho Radio,  this show goes out the third Thursday of the month  at 2pm often with a full music version of the show.  We are also part of the screamingwithlaughter.com lunch time comedy club where babies can come too. See website for live dates.    

We are so excited to bring you this new series titled MUMS ON TV !  Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by regular panellist  Gemma Beagly as they chat about some of their favourite Mums from American and British TV past and present . Why they love them , how maybe they shaped them as mums and Hatty shares a cringing anecdote about re-acting a scene from one her favourite mums in a Drama school audition . Warning those under 30 may not have a clue on some of these references , so think of it as a education in TV mum history and over produced theme tunes . We cant wait to launch into this series as we have  some amazing guests who have played mums on TV, written mums on TV or just share their memories and favourites with us.  This show was sponsored by Peace + Riot . Peace + Riot is a brand new concept family space where kids can be kids, and parents can be grown-ups.  If you would like to appear as a  free sponsorship on a future episode don't be shy email us via the website screamingwithlaughter.com or maybe nominate a female business you think needs highlighting.  If you would like to find out more info on our live comedy Show on 18th Nov   via zoom go to We got tickets  This show was recorded remotely via Zoom  edited by Alex Holland  In association with Screaming with laughter the lunch time comedy club where babies can come too . Part of the Other Woman Show on Soho Radio .   

Host Hatty Ashdown and her podcast birthing partner Gemma Beagly bring the Birth stories series to a close with their last guest in the series . Writer and Actress lizzie Bates ( Boom Jennies, Winner of the BAFTA Rocliffe sitcom competition, BBC Radio 4 sitcom Mission improbable). They talk having a baby in lockdown, IVF, trying to write comedy when your heart broken and night swimming . Plus our new feature  ' Sweet little lies ' where guests tell us the lies they tell their children or  their parents told them - lizzie shares a cracking one  ! You can keep up to date with Lizzie work via her twitter page or website  This episode was sponsored by Luna Rose   Cressida of  Luna Rose is a spiritual coach and mentor who uses a mixture of healing modalities, psychology and tarot to bring spiritual insights to her clients and following. She offers courses, readings and tutorials on subjects from the metaphysical nature of time to how decluttering can impact your flow of abundance. You can find her @__lunarose and www.cressidalavinia.com If you or you would like to nominate a business that would like a free sponsorship spot on a future episode please get in touch via our website screamingwithlaughter.com lets lift each other !

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagly dial up over zoom with Actress , writer, single mum of one Alexis Strum( ITV'S Time wasters, SK'S  Wannabe, Funny Women Survival Guide podcast) . We find out about her positive  birth experience of a relatively stress free pre planned C-Section . We also chat confidence post baby , keeping busy in the pandemic, how she handles the highs and lows of the unpredictability of the acting profession with being a mum. Its fare to say we will defo be having Alexis back, we could of chatted for hours.To follow Alexis find her on twitter for all her online shows .  This show was guest Sponsored by Formy Books and to support their kick starter see supportformy.com Established in early 2020, Formy Books is an independent family-run publisher with a passion for own voices children's books. Spurred on by a successful Kickstarter for Later, founding author Curtis Ackie's debut children's book, Formy Books is dedicated to delivering striking children's picture books by Black creators from across the diaspora. If you would like a Free sponsor spot on a future episode just get in touch via screamingwithlaughter.com as we would love  to support you and your business/ project  .  You can also find Funny Mummies on Patreon  where you can buy us a coffee and thus support this Podcast and help save live comedy .  Funny Mummies was recorded remotely for the Other Woman which goes out live on the Culture channel on SOHO RADIO Thursdays 2pm