Namaste Motherf**kers

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to journalist and author Stuart Heritage about co-parenting, having hair, going bald, testosterone, skydiving, Larry David, The Apprentice, reality TV, press junkets, film reviews, celebrity encounters, interview techniques & why not to be a comedian.  Instagram: ⁠@stuheritage Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to broadcaster Rachel Burden about sleep, setbacks, babies, broadcasting, the BBC, stereotypes, menopause, meditation, speeding up, slowing down, puppies, play, podcasts, Devon, detractors and determination.  Instagram: ⁠@rachelburden_radio Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to editor, presenter and podcast host Lucie Cave about her time at Heat magazine, starting out, lunchtime drinking, reality TV, ghost-writing, Jade Goody, Simon Cowell, Leonardo DiCaprio, on-screen, off-screen, side hustles, reinvention, psychics and fake boobs. Instagram: ⁠@luciecave Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Mark Simmons about Mums, sons, Ethernet cables, therapy, break-ups, crying, dreams, Zoom comedy, tampons, TikTok, Taekwondo, tour support, bad gigs, good gigs and jokes. Instagram: ⁠@jokeswithmark Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Aurie Styla about city vs. country life, politics, power, privilege, money, stereotypes, vulnerability, South Park and electric cars. Instagram: ⁠@auriestyla Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to entrepreneur and King of Soho founder Alex Robson about Soho, sliding doors, space, hedonism, fear, gender, business, branding, bars, entrepreneurialism, Paul Raymond, Elon Musk, ego, money and mentoring. Instagram: ⁠@alexgrobson Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Daliso Chaponda about pantomime, Britain’s Got Talent, radio, I’m a Celebrity, Malawi, money, fame, education, apartheid, protest and growing up. Instagram: ⁠@dalisochaponda Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Hal Cruttenden about divorce, crying, laughing, touring, private school, dating in your 50’s, personality, nerves, confidence, being attacked by members of the audience, rugby, snoring, sweating, Spiderman, social media, Dad’s and death. Instagram: ⁠@hcruttenden Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to neuroscientist Anil Seth about consciousness, neuroscience, sleep, wakefulness, Buddhism, empathy, the brain, the body, impermanence, hallucination, colour, science, philosophy, humans, animals and whether robots will ever be conscious. Instagram: ⁠@profanilseth Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to actor and presenter Verona Rose about Southampton, belonging, bullying, body shaming, race, racism, the Brit School, ambition, rejection, resilience, recognition and finding your voice, Instagram: ⁠theveronarose Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Josh Jones about starting out, coming out, writing shows, ambition, drugs, money, family, dyslexia, punchlines, gong shows, balance, nature, nurture, comedy role models and happiness. Instagram: ⁠@joshyjones92 Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to pathologist Suzy Lishman about holidays, expectations, ambition, science, medicine, role models, Oxbridge, life, death, diagnoses, the NHS, health and hope. Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Sarah Keyworth about fate, break-ups, invisibility, life choices, comedy, uni, acting, gender, performance, authenticity, chance, secrets, sexuality, confirmation bias and stereotypes. Instagram: ⁠@sarah_keyworth Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Harriet Kemsley about babies, Bobby’s, dogs, comedy, gingerness, sleep, dyspraxia, chaos, co-parenting, origin stories, Live at the Apollo, little people, big rooms and authenticity . Instagram: ⁠@harrietkemsley Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Stephen Grant about single-dadding, sibling rivalry, comedy, friendships, performance, mental health, cycling, divorce, lawsuits, venues and ambition. Instagram ⁠@stephencgrant Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to the co-hosts of hit 'Blank' podcast Giles Paley-Phillips and Jim Daly about creativity, kids, therapy, podcasting, writing, stand-up, online dating, wellbeing, toilets, winging it, football, co-hosting, cafes, intimacy, loss and resilience.  Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to writer-performer Abigail Burdess about writing, ageing, casting, mothers, babies, thrills, chills, premonitions, Noel Edmonds, protagonists and female writers.  Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian and presenter, Fred MacAulay about celebrity, career reinvention, heckles, failure, golf, family, cats, dogs, policemen, Scotland, work, life, venues, childhood, Dorset & life-changing moments.  Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian and presenter Stephen Bailey about dogs, Dads, stereotypes, reality TV, casting, taking risks, Radio 4, bigotry, fibromyalgia, class, emotional intelligence, families, food banks, partygate, speaking French, trans rights, writing jokes, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Willoughby, love and ambition.  Instagram: ⁠@stephencomedy⁠ BBC Radio 4 ⁠special⁠ Let’s talk about the husband ⁠podcast⁠ ⁠Insane in Men Brain ⁠with Stephen Bailey Chelsea Handler - Evolution ⁠trailer⁠ ⁠Insane in the Fem Brain⁠ with Cally Beaton ⁠Fibromyalgia⁠ Wilhelm scream ⁠compilation Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Lucy Porter about podcasting, parenting, real jobs, silly jobs, people pleasing, getting fired, Stars in their Eyes, the 90s, drink, drugs, reality tv, true crime, quizzing, the coughing major, The Chase and House of Games. If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers at ⁠https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste⁠ - that way you’ll never miss a show! Instagram: ⁠@lucyportercomic⁠ Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian, actor and writer Laura Lexx about about writing books, prescription drugs, break-ups, performing, life on the road, success, self-esteem, personal trainers, eye make-up, climate change, love, cold water swimming, and Wookey Hole. Insta: ⁠@lexxlaura⁠ Laura’s ⁠website⁠ Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to premier league footballer turned pundit and commentator Chris Sutton about ice baths, stage presence, March birthdays, sport, community, getting uncomfortable, cold water swimming, Norfolk, Dads, kids, rejection, comebacks, Alan Shearer, mental health, gaming, physical fitness and money. Instagram: ⁠@chris.sutton9⁠ Chris’s ⁠campaign⁠ to bring about change when it comes to the serious health risks to players, including brain injury and dementia: ⁠Outliers, The Story of Success⁠ by Malcolm Gladwell Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to actor and comedian Justin Moorhouse about quizzing, marriage, divorce, sleeping alone, being funny, belonging, nights off, nights on, contradictions, addictions, self-improvement, grief, planes, cruise ships, feminism and life-changing moments. Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to founder of the Lion’s Barber Collective Tom Chapman about haircuts, mental health, wellbeing, loss, life, difficult conversations, intimacy, public speaking, familiar strangers, curiosity, asking questions and listening to answers. **This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicide prevention; if you are affected by any of its content, we have compiled useful links below where you can access help and advice** Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Esther Manito about starting out, writing, stereotypes, judgement, maternity leave, parenting, parents, role models, being an outsider, professional envy, fitting in, inspiration and perspiration. Instagram: @esthermanito Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to celebrity chef Jack Stein about parenting, time differences, cooking, travel, food, being ginger, Cornwall, chips, psychology, nature, nurture, fear of flying, tabloid press, fame, trolls, and love at first sight. Instagram: @jacksteinchef Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode, from the Namaste Archive Cally talks to comedian and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast Deborah Frances-White about feminism, Australia, community, activism, belonging, Jehovah’s Witnesses, improv, TV shows, comedy, podcasts, discomfort and difference. Instagram: @dfdubz Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian and podcaster Rich Wilson about Northern soul, mods, vintage Vespas, Tik Tok, shoes, more shoes, mental health, barbers, gender stereotypes, parenting, anger, therapy, authenticity, music and turning 50. Instagram: @iamrichwilson Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to TV and radio presenter Nikki Bedi about marriage, age, patriarchies, spinal injuries, film, travel, Bollywood, the Dalai Lamar, Bond movies, the Pope, Othello, the Bold & the Beautiful, being cancelled, Mumbai, LA and Saturday Live. Instagram: @thenikkibedi Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to award-winning American photographer Mary Berridge about autism, photography, books, sons, nature, nurture, Dungeons & Dragons, reality, fantasy, HIV, insiders, outsiders, languages, Emily Dickinson, equine therapy, anti vaxxers and her book ‘Visible Spectrum: ⁠Portraits from the World of Autism⁠’. Instagram: ⁠@mary.berridge⁠ Mary's ⁠website⁠ Visible Spectrum ⁠book⁠ Wedding ⁠portrait⁠ Songs of the gorilla nation ⁠book⁠   Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian, actor and presenter Thanyia Moore about success, panel shows, Edinburgh debuts, writing, improvising, bullies, banter, impostor syndrome, stand-up, dancing, acting, storytelling, being single, vulnerability, mental health, therapy and Whoopi Goldberg. Instagram: @thanyiamoore Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to everyone’s favourite innuendo-led etymologist and star of Celebs Go Dating, Tom Read Wilson, about celebrity, relationships, belonging, etymology, money, schools, literature, Celebs go dating, nature, nurture, childhood, The Voice, fame, authenticity, sexuality, Snoop Dog, acting, personality, Wordle and going to the school where your parents teach. Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to designer and co-founder of Red or Dead, Wayne Hemingway, about love, marriage, families, Burnley, Morecombe, Camden market, Kensington market, music, fashion, northern soul, male role models, mix tapes, affordable housing and the origins of Red or Dead. Website: ⁠hemingwaydesign.co.uk⁠ Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to comedian Neil Delamere about comedy, dancing, voting, spray tan, Cuban heels, farting, foster dogs, mental health, home life, work life, fitness, Dublin, London, panel shows, Bob Mortimer, Bob Monkhouse, ambition, confidence and winning over the hearts of Ireland with his performances in RTE’s Dancing with the Stars. Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To see in the New Year, Cally features the top ten of Life Advice we received during 2025 with contributions from Gail Porter, Paloma Faith, Tom Price, and others. Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archives, Cally plays you some of our favourite jokes as told by the guests of 2024. Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cally presents our FIFTH annual round up of the best jokes of 2025 as told by some of our guests including Miles Jupp, Cathy Newman, Kathy Lette, Gail Porter, Paloma Faith and more. Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks to screenwriter, comedian, playwright and novelist, Anuvab Pal, about death, cremation, traditions, drumming, Edinburgh shows, family, Starbucks India, Eddie Izzard, railways, dick pics, Bollywood, Camden Town, improvisation and people born on 27 April. Follow Anuvab on Instagram ⁠@anuvabpal⁠ Wild Wild Country on ⁠Netflix⁠ Eddie Izzard ⁠'Do You Have a Flag?'⁠ Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks to Mark and Keith of Mini Moderns – a much-loved interiors brand specialising in pattern with a story and known, among other things, for their beautiful wallpapers. They talk about: the 90s, Doc Martens, day jobs, side hustles, Red or Dead, reinvention, mid- century design, Instagram, Dungeness and childhood in Yorkshire. Oh, and fancy hallways. ⁠The Mini Moderns⁠ Instagram: ⁠@minimoderns⁠   Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks to founder of the Hoffman Process UK and Bond co-star, Serena Gordon, about childhood, reinvention, wellbeing, teenage pin-ups, parenting, Piers Brosnan, fame, healing, mind, body and soul. Instagram: ⁠@hoffmanprocessuk⁠ GQ Magazine ⁠The Hoffman Process - Seven days to change a lifetime:⁠ Cosmopolitan ⁠The World’s Toughest Retreat⁠⁠The Body Keeps the Score⁠ by Bessel van der Kolk Emily Dean: ⁠Namaste Motherfucker⁠ Episode ⁠Everybody Died So I Got a Dog⁠   Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks to comedy’s favourite couple, Sara Barron & Geoff Lloyd, about parenting, parents, fertility, compatability, mid-life crises, homeschooling, special needs, origin stories, love at first sight, marriage, family and sobriety and couple’s counselling. Instagram: @sarabarron @GeoffLloyd Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to Irish TV & Radio personality, Baz Ashmawy, about: Mammies, Daddies, kiddies, being fellow adrenaline junkies, nearly dying, impostor syndrome, tattoos, being tasered, skydiving, grief, ageism, hitting rock bottom, & bouncing back up again. Follow Baz on Instagram ⁠@bashmawy⁠   ⁠⁠⁠The Good, The Baz & The Ugly⁠podcast with Cally as guest Tommy Tiernan interview clip about Baz’s vulnerability on ⁠YouTube⁠ Our good friend, comedian ⁠Neil Delamere⁠⁠Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck⁠ by Mark Manson Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apologies for not bringing you Cally's chat with Joe Wilkinson due to technical reasons (we lost the audio!) so in stead we bring you this classic from the Namaste Archive where Cally talks to Joe Wilkinson and David Earl about starting out, auditions, Ricky Gervais, zoos, Devon, BAFTAs, Judy Garland, Liza Minelli, faulty WiFi, squeaky chairs, taking risks, turning 50, compliments, marathon running, jokes and Valentine’s Day. CHATABIX ⁠podcast⁠ and on ⁠YouTube⁠ Instagram ⁠account⁠ Chatabix Valentine’s ⁠episode ⁠(song at end!) ⁠What’s Upset You Now Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you probably know, Cally is on tour so we've been running some of our favourite episodes from the Namaste Archive. But this week Cally checks in from the road with an update on the tour and a surprise for next week! Get tickets for Cally’s ⁠Tour⁠ Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks to award-winning comedian, actor, podcaster and writer, Jess Fostekew about: success, failure, parenting, love, emotions, women, men, comedy, creativity, self-belief, self-care, food, body image, eating disorders, growing up in Dorset, mental health, shame, nudity, toxic compliments, sterotypes, expectations, extreme emotions, airbrushing, weightlifintg… and goldfish. Follow Jess on Instragram: @jessfostekew Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to legendary comedy producer, presenter and writer, John Lloyd, about boarding school, Douglas Adams, what it takes to be a QI elf, doing yoga in leisure wear, having a Dad in the Navy, life, the universe and everything. Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to author, political activist, journalist and founding leader of the Women's Equality Party, Sophie Walker about impostor syndrome, running, single parenting, authenticity, allyship, depression, mindfulness, bullying, leadership, crying, feminism, optimism, ageism, professionalism, cynicism, autism – and some things that don’t end in -ism. Follow on Instagram Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks with comedian, writer and political commentator, Geoff Norcott about an eclectic range of things, including: Jeremy Clarkson, Aldi vs. Waitrose, Meghan & Harry, Patreon,  socialism, capitalism, Blue Peter, Question Time, men’s mental health, anti-depressants, therapy, grief, the right, the left, class, Russ Abbott, masculinity, disability, feminism, podcasting, belonging, man-whispering and pigeons. Oh, and his new book ‘Where did I go right? How the left lost me’ got a few good plugs too. Order it ⁠here⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠@geoff_norcott⁠ Listen to ⁠What Most People Think⁠⁠The man-whisperer⁠ Matt Forde's The Political Party ⁠podcast⁠ Men’s mental health - information & support: ⁠Safeline⁠⁠Mind⁠⁠Samaritans⁠ Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the archive, Cally talks with writer, comedian, presenter, producer, QI elf and co-host of hit podcast ‘no such thing as a fish’, Dan Schreiber, about weird and wonderful things, including: a peek behind the scenes of NSTAAF in lockdown, a day in the life of a QI elf, unconditional love, growing up in Hong Kong, Spike Milligan, fellow QI elf Andrew Hunter-Murray, baby brain, Rudolph Steiner schools, synchronisity, serendipity, Dan’s Insta live show ‘show us your shit’, baby brain, Peter Sellers, the Bee Gees, Comic Relief, Harry & Meghan’s wedding, Martin Luther King, and being in the wrong place at the right time. Followw Dan on Instagram ⁠@schreiberland⁠ No Such Thing As A Fish Podcast ⁠TheMauritanian⁠⁠The Kingdom Choir⁠ How gospel singer Mahalia Jackson defined the ⁠‘I Have a Dream’ ⁠speech ⁠Book of the Year⁠⁠The Naked Jape⁠⁠Random input technique Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cally gets under the skin of sex workers and talks with Desiree about everything from ancestry, to love, to lockdown dating, to meditation, to body image, to paying her way through Yale working as a pro dominatrix. Find out more about Desiree ⁠here⁠ Or follow her: @destheray ⁠Welcome to Nightvale⁠ National Ugly Mugs ⁠(NUM)⁠ Ending Violence Against Sex Workers Waking Up with ⁠Sam Harris Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to actor, comedian and TV personality, Alan Davies, about writing, grieving, children, fame, comedy, Jo Brand, therapy, panel shows, school days, hair, anger, phone hacking and backpacking.  Order Alan's book Instagram: @alandaviescomic Tickets for Alan Tour The charity 1 in 6 Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Peanut creator, Michelle Kennedy, about mums, daughters, babies, breastfeeding, guilt, community, entrepreneurialism, perfectionism, ego, taking action, the origin story of online dating, and the launch of Peanut Pre order the book Instagram: @michellekennedylon Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to actor, singer and songwriter Collette Cooper about songwriting, finding your voice, losing your voice, busking, social media, music therapy, perception, reality, depression, netball, drink, and running. Check out Collette's new podcast ⁠Timeless Women⁠ Follow Collette on Instagram @collettecooper⁠ or go to her ⁠website Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to Miriam Margolyes about swearing, ageing, acting, education, family, luck, love, bodies, the election, Cambridge, cunnilingus and Charles Dickens. Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to New York Times Bestselling author Catherine Newman about writing, New York, Cape Cod, kids, empty nest, midlife, nostalgia, allies, Substack, love, loss and laughter. Instagram: @catherinenewman Catherine's website Catherine's substack Catherine's books: We All Want Impossible Things and Sandwich and Wreck The Less app Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to former RAF fast jet pilot Mandy Hickson about dogs, kids, planes, Tom Cruise, Manchester, Winchester, body shaming, sexism, leadership, upstanders, bistanders and gender bias. Mandy on LinkedIn Mandy on Instagram Mandy's Website Mandy’s book An Officer not a Gentleman Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As this week's episode lands the same day as Cally's book is published, we bring you a special show with guests from previous episodes like Jenny Eclair, Susie Dent, and Shazia Mirza that feature in the book and Producer Mike dusts off his radio reporter hat to bring you all the highlights of the Launch Night Extravaganza in London's glamorous West End. Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Miles Jupp about cushions, kids, camping, auditions, Hugh Laurie, Balamory, acting, comedy, writing, neurosurgery and life changing moments. More about Miles On I Bang review Why Didn’t They Ask Evans on ITVX In and Out of the Kitchen on BBC Radio 4 Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Jo Caulfield about 1960s/70s TV shows, life, death, sisters, resilience, walking, humour, anger, touring, nuns and knickers. Bluesky: @jocaulfield.bsky.social Instagram: @jo.caulfield.1 TikTok: @jocaulfieldcomic Buy Jo’s book The Funny Thing About Death (all royalties go to Macmillan Cancer Support See Jo’s new show Bad Mood Rising at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Liberty Mills about modelling, misconceptions, lupus, integrative health, fertility, racism, reinvention, dyslexia, journaling and crying. Liberty's website Liberty on Instagram Liberty’s book on Amazon A signed and dedicated copy of her book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Alice Fraser about bad backs, babies, banjos, breastfeeding, poetry, sexism, feminism, dads, Australia, comedy, tragedy, Buddhism, music and romance novels.  Instagram: @aliterative More about Alice Alice’s book A Passion for Passion Alice’s show at the Soho Theatre, London, August 2025 Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Kathy Lette about Kylie Minogue, Barry Humphries, Joan Rivers, Germaine Greer, Spike Milligan, books, feminism, autism, sexism, ageism, sisters and second acts.  Instagram: @kathylette Kathy’s new book The Revenge Club More about Kathy Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue our literary season we bring you this classic from the Namaste archive, where Cally talks to filmmaker, comedian, and writer, Danny Wallace, about: losing one’s hair, losing one’s parent, kindness, saying yes, men’s bodies, awkward moments, techniques for trolls, the mighty Boosch, and homeschooling during a pandemic. Instagram: ⁠@dannywallace⁠ Norm MacDonald's Moth Joke Order Cally's Book   Get tickets for Cally’s Tour   More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our literary season continues with this ancient episode all the way from series one where Cally talks with writer, presenter, TV producer and podcaster Emily Dean about: childhood, grief, being single, famous friends and of course her superstar dog, Raymond. Oh, and the really important stuff – teeth. Emily's book Everyone Died So I Got A Dog is available ⁠here⁠ Listen to her podcast ⁠Walking the Dog⁠ For more information on the ⁠Hoffman Process⁠ Icelandic for ‘snow with flakes as big as dog’s paws’ – HUNDSLAPPADRÍFA We think the quote we referred to might not be Anton Chekhov after all, but rather Leo Tolstoy: “All happy families are alike; each  unhappy family is unhappy in its own way” Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour  More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue with our Literary Season in the run up to the publication of Cally's book, we go back to where it all began, with episode one of Namaste Motherfuckers. Cally talks with Oliver about wide-ranging topics, including: silent meditation retreats, goal-free living, writing ‘this column will change your life’ for The Guardian and why it’s important to ‘stay on the fucking bus’. Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As our literary season continues, in this classic episode, Cally talks to journalist, writer & author Kathleen Wyatt about lying, dying, drugs, love, neuroplasticity, linguistics, spies, double agents, travel, journalism, coming out, growing up, getting uncomfortable, Al Qaeda and puppies. Kathleen's book ⁠The Social Superpower - the big truth about little lies⁠: Instagram: ⁠@kathleenwyattbooks⁠ ⁠The Mauritanian Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo  Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As our literary season continues to the publication of Cally's book, we bring you this classic episode from the Namaste archive where Cally talks to journalist, speaker and best-selling author Helen Russell about happiness, sadness, life, death, parenthood, fertility, arrival fallacy, being ginger, crying on planes, crying off planes, telephone phobia, loneliness, Scandinavia, altruism, therapy, medication and washing machines. Instagram ⁠@MsHelenRussell⁠ Helen's book ⁠How to Be Sad⁠ Helen's website ⁠helenrussell.co.uk⁠ Bereavement support for ⁠SIDS ⁠loss ⁠Could having a baby give you PTSD?⁠ Harvard ⁠happiness course⁠ ⁠Mo Gawdat Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Robert Macfarlane about rivers, Radiohead, droughts, chalk streams, climate change, mountains, punk, pastoral, daylighting, gaslighting, politics, philosophy and hope.   @robgmacfarlane on Instagram @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social on BlueSky Stanley Donwood Johnny Flynn River, Mountain and Love Jackie Morris on Namaste Motherf*ckers Rebecca Solnit Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate our nomination at this year's Golden Lobe Awards for Best Guest (Spoiler: we may have one by the time you hear this) we dig out this (potentially) award winning episode feature Matt Forde talking about his cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery, hope, rehabilitation, luck, comedy, friendship, politics, love and poo. Matt’s ⁠website⁠ ⁠Chordoma Foundation⁠ Donate to Matt’s hospital ⁠RNOH⁠ Macmillan ⁠Cancer Support⁠ Cancer Research ⁠UK⁠ Get tickets for Cally’s Tour   More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As our literary season in the run up to Cally’s book’s arrival, we raid the Namaste archive for this this episode Cally where talks to Countdown Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent about etymology, phrases, feelings, love, writing, happiness, Japanese, French, hygge, memory, Maths, fame, Finland and her Twitter Words of the Day. Instagram: ⁠@susiedent⁠ Roots of Happiness ⁠book⁠ The Secret Lives of Words ⁠Tour⁠ Something Rhymes with Purple ⁠podcast⁠ Sean Lock’s ⁠Rectum of the Year⁠  Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Order Cally's Book  Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp  Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As our literary season continues, we bring you this classic episode from the Namaste archive where Cally talks to crime writer Mark Billingham, about writing, fans, zoom life, reviews, crowd-pleasing, Elvis Costello, showing off, personality types, writing, reading, poker, luck vs hard work, midlife crises and John Irving.    Find out more about Mark Billingham   A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving   John Cleese on creativity in management Get tickets for Cally’s Tour   More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archvie, Cally talks to Charlie Higson about: James Bond, The Fast Show, hustles, university, Paul Whitehouse, Harry Enfield, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, punk, Thatcher, creativity, Dad’s Army, sons, brothers and writing. Instagram: @higsonmonstroso Charlie's books and more Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to best-selling author Kit de Waal about rejection, getting published, reading, writing, social mobility, religion, racism, self-esteem, identity, adoption, motherhood and relationships. Instagram: @kitdewaal Kit’s books and more Get tickets for Cally’s Tour   More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Edith Bowman about films, dreams, imposter syndrome, loneliness, MTV, the moon, manifestations, fame, radio, finding your voice, knock-backs, soundtracks, Clooney, Spielberg, Sorcese and Mariah Carey.  Get tickets for Cally’s Tour   More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Nicole Goodman and Lauren Mishcon about self-care, womanhood, wellness, dogs, kids, doulas, sex therapists, friendship, confidence and snail snot. Self Care Club podcast 40ish Podcast Instagram: @selfcareclubpod and @40ish.podcast TikTok: @selfcareclubpodcast and @40ish.podcast The book Have You Tried This?  Get tickets for Cally’s Tour   More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to actor, presenter and comedian Tom Price about acting, podcasting, therapy, trauma, the Hoffman Process, family, dogs, private school, vulnerability, life and death. Instagram: @thetomprice and @toasterpod My Mate Bought a Toaster podcast Chatabix podcast Adam Buxton podcast Cariad Lloyd’s Griefcast podcast with Tom Get tickets for Cally’s Tour   More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Victoria Emes about parenting, influencing, womanhood, comedy, fitness, social media, algorithms, celebrity, minges, mansplaining, anxiety, sobriety and MTV. Victoria on Instagram: @victoriaemes Victoria on TikTok: @victoriaemes Get your FitBitch Get tickets for Cally’s Tour   More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally celebrates International Women's Day by busting the myth that 'women aren't funny' by revisiting conversations we've had with some of the funniest, most successful comedians in the UK including Jenny Eclair, Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Sally Phillips, Shazia Mirza, and Kerry Godliman. Listen to Jenny's full episode Listen to Zoe's full episode Listen to Sally's full episode Listen to Anglea's full episode Listen to Kerry's full episode Listen to Shazia's full episode More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to author and TikTok sensation Ann Russell about cleaning, cancer, clutter, community, kids, role models, boarding school, trad wives, grandmothers, alcoholism, sustainability, empathy and DIY. Ann on TikTok Ann’s books For more about Cally see her new website and pre-order her book here Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to hosts of hit podcast ‘Postcards from Midlife’ Trish Halpin and Lorraine Candy about: friendship, fashion, midlife, gender, journalism, allyship, glass ceilings, broken rungs, misogyny, social mobility, impostor syndrome, ambition, vulnerability, Oprah, asking for help and cheese. Postcards from Midlife podcast Lorraine's book FaceBook group Postcards from Midlife Instagram Trish's Instagram Lorraine's Instagram More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we swipe right on the Namaste Motherfucking archive and bring you some of our favourite couples who were guests in previous episodes to celebrate loved-up relationships including comedian Sara Barron and her broadcasting husband, Geoff Lloyd, Roxanne and Rich Pink aka the ADHD Love Couple and psychotherapist Phillipa Perry and artist husband, Sir Greyson. Listen to Geoff and Sara here Or The ADHD Love episode here Phillipa Perry is here And Greyson Perry is here Listen to Collette Cooper's episode here or her music on Spotify. More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Paloma Faith about music, mumming, authenticity, age, ageism, kids, body image, fringes, writing, Trump, Thatcher, feminism, fame, fear and packing for holidays. Instagram: @palomafaith Paloma’s book MILF Paloma’s podcast Mad, Sad and Bad More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Gail Porter about lad mags, the nineties, celebrity, paparazzi, misogyny, mental health, Dads, Mums, alopecia, homelessness and hope. Instagram: @iamgailporter Gail’s book BBC documentary ‘Loaded: Lads, Mags and Mayhem’ Dr Benji Waterhouse guesting on NMF Gail’s charities: Centrepoint Homewards Mind Samaritans Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Together Co More about Cally Order Cally's Book Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Chloe Petts about identity, anxiety, extroverts, performance, generations, therapy, mindfulness, life phases, football, Karen’s, misogyny and pissing about. Instagram: @chloepetts Chloe’s tour Pre Order Cally's book More about Cally here Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship opportunities: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to hosts of Womenkind Collective, Lou Hockings-Thompson and Jinty Sheerin, about female friendship, writing, medical misogyny, menopause, the 90s, the sandwich generation, confidence, age, impostor syndrome, disordered eating, Devon, prison and being women of a certain age. Womenkind Collective on Instagram Women of a certain age podcast ep Women of a certain age merch Menopause seaside retreat Cally’s ‘awake, not crying’ Instagram reel BEAT charity (eating disorder support) Gifted Women charity The Glasshouse Project Pre Order Cally's book More about Cally here Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship opportunities: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally looks at the top ten pearls of wisdom of 2022 when she asked her guest to bestow some life advice for the Namaste Motherfucking family, including Esther Manito, Shaun Keaveny, and Tom Read Wilson. If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers  at https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste - that way you’ll never miss a show! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick off 2025 Namaste Motherfuckers brings you the Top Ten of Life Advice as given by just some of our guests this year including Jason Byrne, Greyson Perry, The Reverend Kate Bottley, Ellie Robinson and more If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Motherf**kers  at https://auddy.co/shows/entertainment/namaste - that way you’ll never miss a show! More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we bring you our fourth annual Christmas Cracker featuring some of the jokes as told by our guests this year including Miriam Margoyles, Esther Rantzen, Greyson Perry, and Robin Ince. More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Producer Mike sorts his laptop (Santa, you know what to do!) we bring you our Christmas Cracker from 2022. More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Glasshouse project co-founder Kali Hamerton-Stove and Netti, one of the first female prisoners to successfully come through the programme, about justice, prison, women, children, nature, nurture, stereotyping, mental health, reoffending, hope, love and second chances. Instagram: @theglasshousebotanics The Glasshouse The Samaritans More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Cally and producer Mike celebrate ten of the very best women of a certain age to have graced the podcast with their presence: Kirsty Wark, Miriam Margolyes, Jenny Eclair, Helen Lederer, Sally Phillips, Philippa Perry, Deborah Meaden, Jackie Morris, Susie Dent and Esther Rantzen. Follow Namaste Motherfuckers now and go listen to those episodes in full! More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to British Paralympian Ellie Robinson about early success, winning gold, mental health, fear of failure, reinvention, history, parents, books, wellbeing and her love of the Dutch. Instagram: @ellierobinsongb Ellie’s books Ellie’s joke pick – John Fealy talking about the Dutch Albert Heijn supermarket Ellie's viral moment More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Jeff Innocent about age, reinvention, family, Davina McCall, comedy, criminality, technology, social mobility, social media, education and subverting stereotypes. Instagram: @jeffinnocentofficial TikTok: @jeffinnocentcomedy More about Jeff More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian, author and illustrator Olaf Falafel about cheese, truth, reinvention, illustration, ideas, plagiarism, creativity, school, jokes, social media, ageing and farts. Instagram: @olaffalafel Tik Tok: @olaffalafel Olaf’s books and more Olaf makes Trump out of a whoopee cushions & a croissant Olaf’s A-ha spoof More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Tom Ward about fatherhood, babies, siblings, Edinburgh, gigging, improv, growing up, drinking, religion, charity shops and being poisoned. Instagram: @tomwardcomedian Tom’s tour dates Tom on Live at the Apollo Tom’s Sports Direct clip More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to TV and radio presenter Nikki Bedi about marriage, age, patriarchies, spinal injuries, film, travel, Bollywood, the Dalai Lamar, Bond movies, the Pope, Othello, the Bold & the Beautiful, being cancelled, Mumbai, LA and Saturday Live. More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the NMF archive, Cally talks to impressionist, actor, comedian and pianist Alistair McGowan about reinvention, age, cheese, theatre, leaving London, classical music, impressions, Ireland, India, travel, break-ups and kebabs. The Piano Album Ludlow piano festival Whiplash movie trailer The Piano on Channel 4 Charlotte Page sings Losing My Mind More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices