Ooh look it's Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love.  

Today's episode features glorious Chasers Vixen JENNY RYAN. She knows everything (except how to keep numbers in her head). You can catch her with Crushed alum Lucy Porter on her Fingers On Buzzers podcast.

Jenny has excellent taste in crushes and is stealth seducing Michael Sheen from a distance if you want tips. 

Thanks for downloading and supporting us. Been thinking a lot about fans and fandom and I just want to say the state of being a fan is super precious, even if you don't agree with other people's choices of "hero"

Come and find us...

On Substack at @crushedbymcs; where if you subscribe for just a tiny £5 a month, you’ll have access to the podcast ad-free and exclusive content from me as well as a lot of earnest bloody love from me. It's a great place filled with more and more gems who write funny, interesting, heartfelt pieces (as well as make awesome podcasts)

On Instagram @crushedbymcs where you can see the state of my bathroom sometimes, as well as late night drunken ramblings to camera...

On email, where you can send us anecdotes, adoration and arguments at crushedbymcs@gmail. Who doesn't love post!?

And if you want to do nothing but simply chuck me £4 to buy myself some sellotape and a copy of the Radio Times to make a collage, head for ko-fi.com/crushedbymcs and know that you're giving me a little thrill.

Keep on keeping on please.

Thanks all.

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Look! It's Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love. 

Today's episode features friend of the show, incredible writer and broadcaster Julia Raeside.

Julia has come back to the podcast to talk about her brilliant new novel Don't Make Me Laugh (working title Sausage Factory). We discuss the science and horrors of fancying funny people, as we're both suckers for it. They're not all terrible. Is our conclusion. But also: BE CAREFUL.

Thanks for downloading and supporting the podcast. It remains a sexy joy.

Come and find us...

On Substack at crushedbymcs; where if you subscribe, you’ll have access to the podcast ad-free and exclusive content from me as well as a lot of gushy love from me. It's not currently owned by a terrifying billionaire villain yet so that's a big plus.

On Instagram @crushedbymcs where you'll find heartfelt ramblings and the occasional sparkly playsuit.

On email, where you can send us anecdotes, adoration and arguments 

[email protected] Who doesn't love post!?

And if you want to do nothing but simply chuck me £4 to buy myself some sellotape and a copy of the Radio Times to make a collage, head for ko-fi.com/crushedbymcs

Make sure you go back and listen to all the old episodes - they are all my babies (bit much?) and I'm really super proud of how funny and lovely they all are. Don't make me pick.

Thanks dolls. 

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Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love. 

Today's episode features wonderful actor, writer and reformed stand-up GEMMA WHELAN. 

Gemma is a top tier guest - as she says, she over-talks. My kind of human. Absolutely eye-watering tales of penis-worrying on Game of Thrones, and fawning over Kevin McCloud on The One Show, as well as the sweetness of sending overly intense texts to the man she ended up marrying.

Look out for her forthcoming film The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde which is written and directed by Kenneth Branagh which she stars in alongside Jodie Comer, Patricia Arquette and Michael Sheen.

Thanks for downloading and supporting us. It feels like a community effort (like cleaning up after a riot) and I appreciate it.

Come and find us...

On Substack at crushedbymcs; where if you subscribe, you’ll have access to the podcast ad-free and exclusive content from me as well as a lot of gushy love from me. It's not currently owned by a terrifying billionaire so that's a bonus.

On Instagram @crushedbymcs where you'll find heartfelt ramblings and sparkly outfits.

On email, where you can send us anecdotes, adoration and arguments crushedbymcs@gmail. Who doesn't love post!?

And if you want to do nothing but simply chuck me £4 to buy myself some sellotape and a copy of the Radio Times to make a collage, head for ko-fi.com/crushedbymcs

Just out of interest: you can see me in Cheaters on BBCiPlayer currently but be warned it's very much not safe for work. ie: it's full of boobs. AND THE REST.

If that's a bit much I pop up in Daddy Issues, Miranda and Motherland too...

Thanks dolls. 

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You've found Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love. 

Brrrr, cold innit. I'm ashamed to say I'm wearing a heated gilet. Height of glamour. 

Today's episode features glorious comic, writer and ABSURDIST (get it right) sensation JOHN-LUKE ROBERTS. You can hear us mucking about on his excellent and hilarious podcast Soundheap (available wherever blah blah blah). 

Loved this chat - did you know if you have a crush on someone you have to write their name in a heart? It's like, the law. We also discuss the brutality of being dumped with the words "you're not as fun as I thought you were".

Thanks for downloading and supporting us. You're my people.

Come and find us...

On Substack https://crushedbymcs.substack.com/ where if you subscribe, you’ll have access to the podcast ad-free and exclusive content from me as well as a lot of gushy love from me.

On Instagram @crushedbymcs

On email, where you can send us anecdotes, adoration and arguments crushedbymcs@gmail. Who doesn't love post!?

And if you want to do nothing but simply chuck me £4 to buy myself some sellotape and a copy of the Radio Times to make a collage, head for ko-fi.com/crushedbymcs

Just out of interest: you can see me in Cheaters on BBCiPlayer currently but be warned it's very much not safe for work. ie: it's full of boobs. AND THE REST.

Thanks and Happy New 2025!

MCS

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Happy New Year, Crushed-Os! My first guest for 2025 is the wonderful writer, comedian (and former awkward teenager) GRÁINNE MAGUIRE.

We discussed loving strongly (but not wisely), how men who wear glasses are definitely more intelligent and sensitive than those who don't, and how everyone loves a bit of will-they-won't-they.

As always, we're over on Substack for all your additional MCS needs. And please do tell your friends. And like. And subscribe. Every click of validation is a lovely little lift, and we all enjoy those.

lots of love

MCS xx

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This week I'm honoured to be joined by the multitalented powerhouse that is Caroline O'Donoghue!

Host of wonder-podcast Sentimental Garbage and author of The Rachel Incident and Promising Young Women, I loved chatting all things crush with her, and look out for the bit that our recording platform's autogenerated programme notes referred to as 'using Wayne's World as a model for healthy relationship dynamics'.

As ever, I'm over on Substack if you'd like to come and pay me a visit over there - https://crushedbymcs.substack.com/

And Happy Christmas! Love you lots. MCS. xx

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Another superfun LIVE episode this week, recorded at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival with actual comedy legend KERRY GODLIMAN, who chats - amongst other things - about her time trailing boys from buses…

As always, if you want to find out more, we are over at crushedbymcs.substack.com – you can join as a member for an ad-free version of the show if that’s your bag, or, just come and hang out for bonus content and vibes.

Edited by Laura Grimshaw.

A Mighty Bunny Production.

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Another lovely episode this week with writer, actor (and former Nuala - if this means nothing to you, look it up) TARA FLYNN!

Tara is an all round brilliant egg, and I love her very much. Also, the latest live episode of HER new podcast, 'Now You're Asking' (which she presents alongside Marian Keyes) has just dropped, and it's fab. So when you're done here you can pop across and listen to that. But please come back in a fortnight. I need you. I'd miss you.

Thanks so much for listening, and if you like the show please like, subscribe and tell your friends (even the ones you're in a parasocial relationship with. Might not come to anything, but worth a go, eh?).

Want to suggest someone for a future episode? Got a Crush story you'd like to share with me to make my own pale in comparison? We love to hear from you! You can find and support the show (with love or with money) on Substack (https://crushedbymcs.substack.com/) or email [email protected]

MCS xx

Edited by Laura Grimshaw

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Brilliant comedian and writer Holly Walsh (you'll have seen her on QI, or heard her on Just a Minute, or watched Motherland, which she co-writes) joins me to talk about crushes and unrequited love. As you know, I love talking about crushes. Can't stop me. But what I love about this conversation is how hard Holly finds it to talk about, even years on. I think we can all relate to that. Also, good coverage of Gladiators in this episode, for all you sports fans.

If you're not on Substack already, maybe come on over and join us? It's a great way to support the show if you love the show, and also a great place to read funny writing from good people (John Finnemore, Sali Hughes and Richard Herring are all there, give it a try!)

That's the hard sell done. Does that count as a hard sell? It's been a long week.

See you next time!

MCS

x

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I am OBSESSED with Rivals, which is just the perfect mix of camp nostalgia and (occasionally inappropriate) 80s style romance. David Tennant as a ludicrous villain? Sure, why not. And Danny Dyer in a moustache? Win. Win. Win.

So, I'm delighted that Katherine Parkinson is my guest today, as she's playing one of my favourite characters in the show. She's so funny, and relatable, and bonkers - and of course so is Katherine.

We talk about all sorts in this episode - from the fan letter, of which we are both fans; to navigating on-screen and off-screen romance. Classic Crushed. You're going to love it.

Thanks to everyone who came to the live recordings - they are so much fun to do. We'll try to do some more next year.

lots of love

MCS x

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