
265: Surviving breast cancer with Rosamund Dean
What should you say to a friend who has cancer? If you're the one with the diagnosis, how do you tell your kids? And is it really possible to futureproof your body against illness? Answering all these questions is the brilliant Rosamund Dean.

Episode 195: VV Brown on music, motherhood, and racism
She tells us about her singing career, including what it's like to hang out with Amy Winehouse, perform with Grace Jones, and turn down P Diddy.

194: Fitness, mental health, and IVF with Suzanne Keatley

Episode 193: Merry Syphilis with Sam Pamphilon and Nurse Jessie

192: DJ Nikki Beatnik on long Covid, tour life, and Tom Jones

191: Thanyia Moore on bullying, comedy, and Cabbage Patch Dolls
We reminisce about the bad old days, when we were all on the open mic comedy circuit together. There's some chat about how different audiences can be, and the issues around race and gender that still exist in comedy today.

Episode 190: Interiors, trapezes, and turning 40 with Emily Murray
We hear how she started her popular Insta account, @pinkhouseliving, and Emily gives us her number one tip for making your house look nice - or at least less shit. We also discuss turning 40, and how we're all coping with the second wave.
Emily's blog is at pinkhouse.co.uk. Her book, Pink House Living, is out now. Her new podcast, Play with Emily Murray, is coming soon.

189: How Not to Get Divorced with Sam Pamphilon

Episode 188: Anxiety, mum guilt, and saying no with Anna Mathur

Episode 187: Being a carer with Penny Wincer
Our guest for this episode is the brilliant Penny Wincer - writer, photographer, and carer. She tells us about looking after her mum when she was a teenager, and what life is like now she is caring for her autistic son.
We learn about how it feels to be the child of a person with mental health issues, and how Penny coped after her mum's suicide. She also shares the biggest lesson she learned from her mum's experience

Episode 186: Food Special with Melissa @fowlmouthsfood

185: Improv, God and Brazilians with Pippa Evans
We cover a wide range of topics, from Pippa's work on the 9 to 5 musical to why she thinks we should all learn to improvise. We talk about Pippa's role as the co-founder of the Sunday Assembly, and what it's like to have a teenage crush on Jesus. We round off with some tip top confessions involving waxing, shagging, and throwing up Quorn.

184: Sindy and Vanel Special
They tell us about their experience of having a baby six months into their relationship, and how they've been getting on in lockdown. Sindy talks about making the transition from being a single parent to having a partner, and Vanel explains how it was a random selfie that got them together in the first place. There are loads of laughs along the way, and we round off with one of the funniest Scummy Mummy Confessions we've ever heard.

183: Motherhood, drugs, Buddhism and Star Wars with Tanya Moodie

182: Jess Fostekew on food, comedy, and hairy tuppences
Jess tells us what it was like to be nominated for the Edinburgh comedy award, and we pretend to be happy for her. We discuss her excellent show, Hench, and the issues it raises around gender and body image.

181: Black Lives Matter Special with Jade Sullivan
We talk about Jade's role in the Black Lives Matter movement, and the brilliant piece she wrote about why we must speak up. You can read the full article at motherpukka.co.uk.

Lockdown Special: Helen's news, homeschooling, and hanging on in there

179: Helping kids with anxiety with Dr Angharad

178: Rob da Bank on festivals, fatherhood, and Mr Tumble

177: Dr Ranj - The Lost Episode

Episode 176: Colonialism, comedy, and raising teenagers with Njambi McGrath

175: Sex, strippers and LOLs with Cat and Nat

Greatest Hits VOL 3 - Steph Douglas, Simon London, Elle Wright
Greatest Hits VOL 3 features Simon London, who talks about his experience of being adopted as a black child by a white family. Steph Douglas, otherwise known as the boss of Don't Buy Her Flowers, talks about how having a third child has affected her relationship and sex life. And finally, author and influencer Elle Wright discusses love and laughter after the loss of her baby, Teddy. Since recording this episode, Elle has announced she is now pregnant, and Teddy will become a big brother in Summer 2020. We are thrilled for Elle and Nico and send our love

Greatest Hits VOL 2 - Mother Pukka, Afrosa Ahmed, Alice Evans, Dara O Briain
OLD GOLD! Let's take a trip back in time and enjoy some of our favourite bits from the archive. This selection of highlights is designed to give new listeners a taste of the Scummy Mummies Podcast, and old friends a good laugh all over again.
Greatest Hits VOL 2 features Anna Whitehouse, aka top influencer and flexible working campaigner Mother Pukka. We've got Afrosa Ahmed, who talks about being a Muslim in modern Britain, and wonders how she's supposed to stop terrorism when she can't even make her kids put their shoes on. Alice Evans talks about her experience of surviving cancer and having a mastectomy - honestly, it's funnier than it sounds. And there's some comedian called Dara O Briain, you might have seen him on the telly, he was in Have I Got News for You or something.

Greatest Hits VOL 1 - Jane Garvey, Shaun Dooley, Miles Jupp, Ellie's baby

174: Legal eagle special with Sarah Langford

Bonus episode: Corona Special with Dr Angharad Rudkin

Episode 173: Sofie Hagen on fat activism and being funny
She tells us all about how a need for revenge initially inspired her move from Denmark to the UK. We hear how she feels about Brexit, and learn some mindblowing things about a feet-themed website and the world's best mayor. Then it's time for some chat about Sofie's role in the fat liberation movement, and why she's not a big fan of body positivity.

Episode 172: Getting Outdoors with Julia Bradbury
We talk about her love of walking and her favourite places to visit in England, and try to persuade her to come to Catford. There's some parenting chat - Julia discusses her experience of going through IVF, along with the pros and cons of being an older mum. We find out about her biggest parenting challenge, and hear some very scummy confessions. Plus, we play a stupid game, and Ellie offends an entire nation.

Episode 171: Fashion Special with @Doesmybumlook40 and @style_mum
We talk all things fashion, from predictions for what this year’s Zara spotty dress will be to our favourite jogging bottoms. Plus we find out which essential items it’s worth investing in.

Episode 170: Comedy, Gay Parenting and IVF with Jen Brister
Listen to Jen chat about being a gay parent and mum of twins, while becoming increasingly desperate for a piss. Will we be rescued in time, or will Jen be forced to wee in Ellie's son's fireman's bucket? Tune in to find out and enjoy some exciting cameos. Do listen right to the end for a surprising twist.

Episode 169: Kate Thornton Special

Episode 168: Jane Garvey and Fi Glover - Fortunately Special
They tell us about their award-winning podcast, Fortunately. We get some advice on raising teenagers, including how honest we should be with kids about our own teenage years, and how to handle them going off to university.

Episode 167: Sareta Fontaine on blogging, screentime and online safety

Episode 166: Christmas 2019 with the usual idiots
As is tradition, we discuss whether the snowman actually does bring the snow, wish Linda a happy birthday, and review some ham. We talk about our highlights of the year, including getting breathalysed and pissing in a pub car park.

Episode 165: Louise Pentland and Brummy Mummy of 2 - LIVE in Birmingham
This episode was recorded LIVE at the Birmingham Podcast Festival in front of an actual audience. We cover everything from Brazilians and body image to managing the work-life balance.
