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Funny Mummies episodes

October 20, 2025 Josie Long and Jen Lamacq: Screen time, sanity & the social media myth
In this episode of Funny Mummies, Hatty catches up with old friend and regular guest Josie Long — the award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, filmmaker, BBC Shortcuts creator, author, and mum of two girls. Basically, one of Hatty’s favourite humans.

They’re also joined by returning guest Dr. Jen Lamacq, child psychiatrist and educator, who helps us all feel a little better about that never-ending debate: kids and screen time.

Together, they get honest about the guilt, confusion, and myths around social media and parenting — from “10-second Instagram advice” to the pressure of constant content. Jen helps unpack what’s actually true, what’s just oversimplified nonsense, and why we can probably all stop beating ourselves up about it.

Mum Watch ; As always, you’ll also get TV Picks from your favourite TV watcher — Hatty’s sister Tracey, who does all the hard viewing so you don’t have to. Just sit back, crack open the bickies (or the Vickys ), and find out what to watch from the archives.

You can watch the episode here - https://youtu.be/HTF5gRLe-UY

Produced by Natalie King
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41 min
October 06, 2025Hannah George: Writing, babies & the joy of a good chat
This week, Hatty is joined by the brilliant and award-winning Hannah George — writer, podcaster, new mum, and all-round excellent human.

You might know her from the hit podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime (yes, she’s interviewed loads of famous people — including me, thank you very much).

Hannah’s also written for everything from CBBC’s Waffle the Wonder Dog to Wolfblood, The Dumping Ground, Nickelodeon, Trolley, and loads more. Basically, she’s a legend with a long list of credits and she’s a mum.

Join them for a really warm, funny chat about:
The chaos of new motherhood
Unhelpful things people say (please stop!)
The Work vs. Baby juggle (especially when you’re self-employed)
Voice notes (just… don’t or yes Please?)
So pop the kettle on, grab a biscuit (or five), and give yourself permission to sit down for once. You’re not alone — and you don’t have to feel guilty for taking a moment to laugh, breathe, and listen.

You can also watch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/9MGE5-Imw48

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37 min
September 22, 2025 Kelly Rickard: No shouting, no snobs
In this episode, Hatty Ashdown sits down with comedian, singer, and Welsh national treasure – the working-class pocket powerhouse Kelly Rickard (Winner: Best in Class 2024, Edinburgh Festival Fringe).

At a time when we really need this Kelly chats about her background and the self-consciousness that can come with being working class, but why you really can’t say the wrong thing to the right person. Together, Hatty and Kelly dive into why so many mums are drawn to stand-up comedy, juggling gigs with kids, and what makes a “working-class mum” in contrast to the world of middle-class gentle parenting influences.

It turns into a big, honest, and funny conversation about class, culture, and motherhood – from the differences (and surprising similarities) between a Welsh upbringing and a Kent one, to the influence of soaps we watched as kids (when we really shouldn’t have been!).

As always, you’ll also get forgotten TV gems in Mum Watch with Hatty’s sister Tracey.

You can also watch the episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/HxqgcUXvHOg

✨ Produced by Natalie King 🎙️ Recorded early 2025
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45 min
September 08, 2025 Laura Belbin: Too much or just enough?
This is a JUICY one, folks – and trust us, you’ll want to keep the kids well out of earshot. 😅

Hatty Ashdown sits down with returning guest and absolute social media powerhouse Laura Belbin, aka Knee Deep In Life. She’s now a bestselling author, single mum of two, and fresh off her UK stand-up comedy tour, and she is NOT holding back.

In this episode, Hatty and Laura go deep – into relationships, massive life changes, identity shifts, and the truth behind “couple goals.” Spoiler: it’s not always what it looks like on the ‘Gram. 💔➡️💪

Laura gets honest about what it means to break free from expectations, her working-class roots, and finally feeling truly herself. It’s vulnerable, hilarious, and full of swears (you’ve been warned!).

And, as always, Mum Watch – where Hatty’s sister Tracey does the scrolling so we don’t have to, and tells us what telly we should actually be watching 📺

So grab a cuppa (or a gin), lock the bathroom door, and enjoy this raw and filthy catch-up with two women who get it.

You can also watch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/8OiitmjT7Wk

🙏 Massive thanks to our producer Natalie King – we couldn’t do this without you!

💌 If you love what we do, please share this episode with just one person. It makes all the difference, helps more people find us, and gives the algorithm a little nudge in our favour. Thank you, you lovely lot 💛
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36 min
August 25, 2025 Amy Mason: Divorce, Edinburgh & screaming in cars
🎙 New Episode: “Divorce, Edinburgh & Screaming in Cars”

This week, Hatty Ashdown is joined by comedian, author, and mum of two Amy Mason (The Islanders and Mass, Free Mason Debut 2024 Edinburgh Fringe ****, Funny Women Finalist).

In this wonderfully frank and funny chat, Amy talks about the fear of divorce, the avalanche of unsolicited advice from “well-meaning” people, and navigating a split during lockdown — complete with screaming-in-the-car moments.

Six years on, Amy reveals why co-parenting as two separate partners is now easier than parenting when being together — they even do joint holidays and Christmases. And yes, as Amy says: “We hated each other at the start… so there’s hope for us all.”

We also get into the logistics of doing Edinburgh with kids, they unpick THAT review, and of course our regular feature Mum Watch with Hatty’s sister Tracy — saving us from the endless scroll with hidden TV gems.

Follow Amy on her socials, and tell a mate about the podcast, to help grow our lovely little community.

You can also watch the podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/svxyp_f1txI

Thanks to our brilliant producer Natalie King.

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49 min
August 11, 2025 Kelly Convey and Sakina Ballard: Three under three, one mic and no bra
🎙 Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Funny Mummies Podcast!

This episode features two incredible guests:

🎤 Comedian & TikTok viral mum Kelly Convey - (As seen on UniLAD, Comedy Central, BBC Three & Channel 4) and tour Support for Alan Carr & Romesh Ranganathan.
★★★★ “A bright and filthy new star” – Funny Women

🌱 Perinatal coach & motherhood mentor Sakina Ballard

We dive into the real talk around motherhood, including:
What it’s really like having three under three
Breastfeeding hiccups (and that viral TikTok)
How becoming a mum can spark your creative rebirth
Gigging while pregnant – the glamorous and not-so-glam bits

And of course our regular feature - MUM WATCH with Hatty’s Sister Tracey, what will she be watching this week from the archives of Amazon prime!

👉 Make sure you’re following our amazing guests:
@kelly_convey
@sakina_ballard

You can also watch the podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/EwBKccrWqlQ

Produced by Natalie King
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49 min
July 28, 2025 Gina Lyons: Gobby Girls Takeover
This week on the podcast, Hatty Ashdown is joined by award-winning producer and all-round powerhouse Gina Lyons!

Gina’s the brains behind projects like the BAFTA-winning In My Skin and Dreaming Whilst Black, and she’s also the founder of Gobby Girls Productions – born out of her mission to shake up the TV and film world and give female working-class voices a proper platform.

They have a fab, funny, and honest chat about what it really means to be working class, how they spoil their kids at bedtime, and Gina even reveals her surprising reality TV past 👀.

Oh, and of course, she takes on the ultimate challenge: the Twat Test in the Would You Rather round.

Not to forget the Mum Watch Section with Hatty’s Sister - what is she watching this week?

Not one not to miss – funny, eye-opening, and full of heart.

Follow Gina on socials and check out Gobby Girls Productions to show your support!

You can also watch the podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/grgeKHp4OTA

Produced by Natalie King

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39 min
July 14, 2025 Laura Lexx
This week, Hatty chats with the hilarious and insightful Laura Lexx : Live at the Apollo (BBC) Mock the Week,Klopp Actually, award winning Edinburgh shows .

Her stand-up is fearless, her crowd work is a masterclass, does this all help with parenting?

We chat about the important stuff !

Tiredness

Getting sick out of your kid’s bed

Babysitters and Should you let your kids stay up late with the sitter?

has having a kid chilled her out or are we just too exhausted to care?

PLUS:

Mum Watch from Hatty’s sister Tracey (saving you from the scroll)

Laura’s Mum Block – what’s getting in her way, and what actually helps

Follow Laura on socials, tell a mate, and help grow our lovely little podcast community.

Leave a comment below so we know you’re out there!

You can also watch the podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/EwBKccrWqlQhttps://youtu.be/0uX4JdhCIuE

Produced by Natalie King

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34 min
June 30, 2025 Felicity Ward: Are there no funny men left to date?
Felicity Ward: Are There No Funny Men Left To Date?
Hatty Ashdown is joined by comedian, actor and single mum Felicity Ward (The Office Australia, Live at the Apollo, Live from the BBC). They dive into ADHD & body doubling, late-in-life bisexuality, the chaos of modern dating, and why have the funny men vanished from the apps?
Plus! The debut of Mum Watch, where Hatty’s sister Tracey saves you hours of scrolling with her must-watch telly tip from the archives. And returning faves:

Mum Block – what totally derailed your day?

Mum Win – and trust us, Felicity’s win is an absolute belter.

Want more gossip ? With behind-the-scenes chat? Get the full-length episode and bonus content, live Zooms, VIP access join the village over on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/c/FunnyMummiesPodcast

Follow Felicity on Instagram and catch her in The Office Australia – now streaming on Amazon Prime.

You can also watch the podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/G9wci2StwG4

Produced by Natalie King

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42 min
March 13, 2024 Funny Dad: Jody Kamali
FUNNY DAD SPECIAL TWO
Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Bristolian born comedian, famed Terry the odd job man, Leicester Comedy Award nominee and dad of two Jody Kamali. They fly around all the topics from childish jealousy ,New York, how being a working class comic has effected our progression and how Best in Class really woke us up ( big shout out to Sian Davies ) " instead of working on our craft we are in a Tesco car park dressed as the honey monster " and how he wouldn't be where he is now with out his single mum upbringing. Pack the kids a salad cream sandwich and shove them in the garden, wack on the kettle for a great listen !

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Hatty on @hattyashdown on IG & Twitter
Gemma on @gemma_beagley on IG & Twitter

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MORE ABOUT THE TEAM
Host Hatty Ashdown co- wrote and created The sitcom Give out Girls on Comedy Central. Before she was a geriatric mum of two wild boys she presented for the BBC and channel 4. She has interviewed and vox popped the likes of Lou Reed, James Brown , Alan Carr, Dani Minogue, The cast of Shamless, and many more. She acts too and you will see her pop up on many TV adverts from Pizza Hut, Boots, Fridge raiders and coming soon Heinz . She is a regular on the UK stand up scene and is curranty working towards a new hour show she plans to take to the Edinburgh fringe in 2022.

Gemma Beagley is Hatty's regular co- host and friend ( unless she's busy or has no interest in the topic) she's a stand up comic ( unofficial these days ) but was the founder of the very long running Comedy Virgin club at the Cavendish Arms in London where you will often find her mcing and drinking tea .A power house single mum of one to a know it all 8 year old boy, and head of finance at the Soho Theatre.We remanence working together in the promo world, when Hatty had her big role as the Honey Monster and what cbeebies star we worked with .
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59 min

About Funny Mummies

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Comedian Hatty Ashdown (Comedy Central’s Give Out Girls, BBC Radio 4) is joined each episode by a different mum from the world of comedy and entertainment for a funny, candid chat about life, work,…