Comedian, No.1 bestselling author and "the funniest mum on Instagram" Sophie McCartney gets the kids shooed off to bed so she can hold court on the ups and downs of family life and epic parenting fails while desperately clinging to memories of her life before kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sophie and Lucy are back!This week the girls recap on Edinburgh Fringe, that time Sophie nearly sacked Lucy on a cruise and Sophie's latest botox treatments as well a slight headache for our new producer... We also have some NEW features in store for you!Want to win a FREE ICONIC TRIPLE THREAT MASCARA? Submit your parenting tales/ fails or stories from ‘when we were young' to tiredandtested@acast.com and if we read yours in an episode, you'll bag yourself luscious new lashes!SEE SOPHIE ON TOUR! Get your tickets to Sophie's brand new show 'One Foot In The Rave' from livenation.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the last episode in the series! In which, the girls count down to Sophie's Edinburgh Fringe show, discuss elaborate Hen-dos and a surprise encounter with a penis pump. There's also a visit to Urban Dictionary Corner and a brilliant Parenting Tale. This is the last episode for a while, dear listeners. We hope you enjoyed the chat and please stay on the feed for future fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another episode of the Tired and Tested podcast! In which, Sophie figures out that the best way to cope with Jack's last day at primary school is... to turn up late. The girls start the loooong countdown to Christmas (20 weeks and counting!) and Sophie wonders how to break the 'Santa truth' to her kids. There's also a visit to Urban Dictionary Corner and a Parenting Fail. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another episode of the Tired and Tested podcast! In which, the girls lament almost 60 years of hurt after England lose to Spain in the final of the Euros - and Sophie tries to come to terms with her son Jack's last day before going to high school. There's also a visit to Urban Dictionary Corner, where Sophie has to guess what 'Toilet Tourism' is. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls go back to Blockbuster for a classic VHS movie night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another episode of the Tired and Tested podcast! In which, Lucy says goodbye to Dirty Gran, causing Sophie to consider her own funeral etiquette. Then, a classic Parenting Fail involving a flock of angry geese and an abandoned infant. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls crack open the Hooch and talk about the golden era of alcopops! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another episode of the Tired and Tested podcast! In which, Sophie recalls the Legend of Poo Girl, before giving an audition for the first post-Election episode of Question Time. Then, Lucy reveals that she has unearthed the predecessor of Urban Dictionary Corner! Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on their first periods. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sophie returns from her tour of Oz and jumps straight on a plane to Majorca for a girls' weekend. Listen up for some tales of 40-somethings on the tear in Palma Nova. The girls also bid a fond farewell to the legend that is Dirty Gran, who passed away at the grand old age of 100. Sophie has to guess what 'Parking the Bus' is on her visit to Dictionary Corner and there's also a top parenting tale. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls lament the fashion crimes of the noughties - mostly perpetrated by Sophie's husband, Steve. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Return from Oz!! Sophie is back after her tour Down Under, and she has a LOT of stories to tell you about it, including: How to survive a long-haul flight with your family intact (just) and a dream-come-true mid-flight exchange with one of Sophie's comedy heroes, Dawn French. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
G'day mate!Sophie is still in Oz, but let's throw a shrimp on the barbie and re-visit one of our most popular episodes, from November last year. In this one, Sophie reveals how she once had a sexy dream about Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Lucy with the Fringe talks about her 'laminated list'. They also pay tribute to the late, great Matthew Perry. Plus there's a visit to Urban Dictionary Corner and a poo-ey Parenting Tale.If you have any Parenting Tales you'd like to share with us, please email the show at tiredandtested@acast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
G'day mate!Sophie is still in Oz, but let's throw a shrimp on the barbie and re-visit one of our most popular episodes, from October last year. In this one Sophie remembers some of the worst gifts she has ever given and received, and discovers a suprising use for wrinkled neck skin.If you have any Parenting Tales you'd like to share with us, please email the show at tiredandtested@acast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
G'Day mates!Sophie is now on tour in Australia tour and so we're taking a short break from recording until she gets back on June 24! Until then, we'll be putting up some classic episodes and some Urban Dictionary Corner outtakes!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the final episode of the Tired and Tested Podcast before Sophie goes Down Under on her Australian Tour, she considers some of the many ways she might die during her trip and reveals the diva-esque backstage rider requests that may have already given her a reputation as the Mariah Carey of comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on kids parties from their youth. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on the fallout from her 40th birthday party, featuring a drunken cameo from Lucy with the Fringe. Brace yourself for microneedling chat, Pizza Express junkets and another visit to Urban Urban Dictionary corner.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on how much children's stories have changed over the years - not least the trauma-inducing Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, The Little Mermaid and Little Red Riding Hood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on her imminent big birthday - and addresses an important concern ahead of the big 4-0. The girls discuss ageing and some of the important life lessons they've picked up over the years... mainly involving cointreau and orange, and imaginary pool. Meanwhile, down in Urban Dictionary corner, Sophie has to guess what a 'Zuffle' is and there's a top-notch parenting tale.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls talk about school shoes - the annual pilgrimage to Clarks (or a cheeky diversion to Dolcis) in search of the latest pair of Pods, Kickers or Dr Martens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! This is the special guest episode that never was ... and never will be. When recording, Sophie said something to send a celebrity guest running like the wind
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on booking holidays back in the day - from brochures to Teletext and 'bargain' package deals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on the end of her UK tour and the trials and tribulations of electronic communication with her 11-year-old son. Meanwhile, down in Urban Dictionary corner, Sophie has to guess what a 'Swaffle' is and there's a top-class parenting tale.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on classic adverts, including Tango ("You've been Tango-ed!"), Wrigley's gum, Mr.Soft and Boddingtons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which we learn about about Sophie's uncanny ability to sleep through loud alarms and the time she woke her son up by shouting "SQUIRRELL BUM FARTS" really loudly in his face. Meanwhile, down in Urban Dictionary corner, Sophie has to guess what a 'Dirty Elsa' is.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls are joined by comedian George Lewis to discuss the childhood bargains he picked up in pound shops - or, in his case, the Castle Street Bargain Centre. Brace yourself for chat about fluorescent hair gel and 'shag bands' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie welcomes another special guest... GEORGE LEWIS! Comedian! Author! Instagram's Funniest Dad! George joins Sophie and Lucy to talk about The Snip, take on a special Urban Dictionary Corner and a work-from-home Parenting Fail. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereGeorge Lewis tour dates and more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls talk about the trials and tribulations of make-up in the nineties. 'Sweet Sizzle Lipstick' anyone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on being in the 'half-term trenches', some hideous attempts to speak Spanish and the prospect of reaching the big 40. Meanwhile, down in Urban Dictionary corner, Sophie has to guess what a 'Shundy' is.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on their adolescent bedrooms - listen up for Sophie's shrines to Leonardo DiCaprio and David Duchovny, plus memories of lava lamps and bubble armchairs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on a rare night out in London Town, involving Lucy's 'World Tour of Clapham' and a visit to Blame Gloria's. Meanwhile, down in Urban Dictionary corner, Sophie has to guess what an 'Easter Basket' is.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls are talking about 90s female icons. From Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy) to Clueless and She's All That - plus Sophie delivers the full plot of Point Break in 30 seconds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie compares the wars between her own children with the torment she used to visit upon her sister; we get a Botox Update from a wrinkle-free Sophie and, down in Urban Dictionary Corner, we learn something shocking about a classic 90s floor filler. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, we're going to pack our muesli bars, Pepperami and Salt 'n' Shake crisps in our Care Bear lunchboxes and enjoy a retro packed lunch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reveals all about her recent anti-wrinkle injections, the girls raise a virtual glass to Dirty Gran on her 100th birthday and Sophie reflects on her trip to Belfast's Titanic museum - plus the regular visit to Urban Dictionary Corner and another Parenting Tale.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. If Tammy Girl, Etam and Internacionale mean anything to you, then this episode is for you!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on her current TV addiction - Married at First Sight Australia! The girls set their expectations - low - ahead of Mother's Day and there's the regular trip to Urban Dictionary Corner, plus another Parenting Tale. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls are joined by guest Urzila Carlson to discuss mixed tapes. Fngers paused... quick, hit 'Play, Record'! Also contains mentions of Kylie and Jason, Belinda Carlisle and Meat LoafUrzila is touring the UK in October! Find out where you can see her here!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Please welcome to the Tired and Tested podcast another special guest... URZILA CARLSON! Urzila is one of the most popular comedians in Australia and New Zealand, the star of a Netflix special, a judge on The Masked Singer Australia and a chart-topping podcaster! Sophie and Lucy talk to her about discovering comedy via a job in advertising, what to say when your kids crash in on parents' 'special alone time' and everything that can go wrong on a long haul flight. Urzila is touring the UK in October! Find out where you can see her here! Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reminisce about haircuts from their youth, not least the ubiquitous - and impossible to replicate - 'Rachel Cut' from Friends. Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie recalls her eventful holiday in the sun, involving a long-haul flight with a toddler, an older-child meltdown and a brush with tennis legend Andy Murray. She also visits Urban Dictionary Corner, where she has to work out what a 'flying squirrel' might be! Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls get in the mood for Sophie's Down Under tour by reflecting on the Aussie soaps they grew up with, including Neighbours and Home and Away.Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie recalls her adventures travelling around Australia and New Zealand in her twenties - including encounters with lizards, dolphins and dirty camper vans. And brace yourself for an outstanding parenting tale involving an imaginary shipwreck!Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls decide which Disney characters would make their laminated lists! Mr Incredible? The Beast (from Beauty and the Beast)? Woody or Buzz? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie regales us with stories of her recent trip to London, involving multiple margaritas and a trip in a pink tuk-tuk. She also reflects on her forthcoming tour to Australia and there's a classic Parenting Tale involcing a poop on a train.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie - and our special guest, fitness trainer to the stars Bradley Simmonds - as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, it's fitness videos - we talk Patsy Palmer, Davina McCall and celebrate the heroic, lycra-clad figures who encouraged us to shed our love handles back in the day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the first EVER Tired and Tested guest - and it's Bradley Simmonds, fitness coach to the stars... and Sophie and Lucy! Bradley has been training the girls for a while now, with spectacular results. Listen up for some brilliant tips to sustain your phyical health and fitness - even if you have little children waking you up in the night. And brace yourself as Bradley heads into Urban Dictionary Corner for the first time.Follow Bradley - here's his website with all his socials at the bottomWant to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on tour! Find out where you can see her hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, it's the shoes and the shoe shops of the Noughties - from Red or Dead to Acupuncture, it's all here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie tells us all about her experimentations with collagen and how a skin consultation led her into the world of salmon sperm. She also visits Urban Dictionary Corner to try to guess what a Juicy Lucy might be.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on tour! Find out where you can see her hereFollow Tired and Tested on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, it's virtual boyfriends, where Sophie reminisces about her online love affair with a virtual hunk who asked all the right questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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