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Motherfunk

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This is a podcast about finding the funny when the baby sh** hits the fan.Dubbed the punk rock of comedy by Phill Jupitus, Joanna Carolan and Pascale Wilson are comedians Shirley and Shirley. They do everything together. They even got up the duff together. But when it comes to raising their mini humans, they couldn’t do things more differently. These old school pals will bring their eye-popping honesty and pitch black humour to the airwaves. Join them as they compare notes on the pitfalls of parenting, their cock-ups and cocktails and the differences between raising a child with another woman versus a man.You can see live show dates and all things Shirley here: www.shirleyandshirley.comProduced by Mable ProductionsOriginal music by Sacha PuttnamProducer/Editor - Rozzy WyattCredits courtesy of Jessica Gunning

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Episodes

The Motherland

July 11, 2022 09:42 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MB

From the Desert to Battersea. This week the Shirleys talk about sugared almonds, BoJo's exit and travelling with excess baggage. Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back In The Saddle

July 04, 2022 07:54 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MB

This week the Shirleys talk about Pride, Aldi and Elvis. Plus, breaking news, the Shorter Shirley hits the desert with two kids in tow! Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Running Up That Hill

June 27, 2022 05:19 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MB

Kate Bush, no more wees in the sea and pawn shops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sausage Fingers

June 20, 2022 06:01 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MB

We're OBSESSED with celebrity's faces and fingers this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minimal Seepage

June 13, 2022 06:18 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MB

The Longer Shirley dials in from the Italian countryside this week. Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Anniversary Shirley

June 06, 2022 05:21 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MB

The Platty Jubes, a song about Prince Andrew and fifteen years of Shirley & Shirley. Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Croqottes

May 30, 2022 05:26 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MB

Hand transplants, drug dealing headmistresses, and why you should never have kids. And this is your last chance to buy tickets to PUSH IT this FRIDAY 3rd June @ 2pm (use discount code MIDEAST1) https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

W.A.P.

May 23, 2022 06:57 - 21 minutes - 38.5 MB

Drying up on stage, rapping in Arabic and an ominous rash. Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pm (use discount code MIDEAST1) https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheese & Onion

May 16, 2022 06:40 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MB

Knackered lingerie, homophobia and sex parties. *CORRECTION* In this episode The Short Shirley says that only people who identify as women can attend One Night sex parties. Not true, people who identify as non binary can also attend. Sozzles. Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pm https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Listen, subscribe and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Stinky Ship

May 09, 2022 05:54 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MB

Golden boobies, performing in a hotel in front of ten people and appearing in an actual film. Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pm https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Listen, subscribe and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Men Are Ducks

May 02, 2022 06:39 - 26 minutes - 48.1 MB

The fifteen pound prawn, in bed with Madonna and sex with a duck. Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pm https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Listen, subscribe and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boulder Holder

April 25, 2022 06:08 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MB

Designer bras, DNA results, evil sleep fairies. Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pm https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Listen, subscribe and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea Smile

April 15, 2022 04:21 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MB

Rihanna's maternity wardrobe, toddler gnocchi and flashing at the Easter Bonnet Parade. Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pm https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Listen, subscribe and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Meat Fiddler

April 11, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 51.3 MB

On the menu this week: Rats at Mc D’s, MRI’s and an Easter fanny wax.  Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pm https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Listen, subscribe and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knickers To One Side

April 04, 2022 06:25 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MB

The Shirleys have got their whinge on this week and admit they only have themselves to blame for the mess they find themselves in.  Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pm https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow them on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Listen, subscribe and share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dry Humping

March 28, 2022 06:13 - 25 minutes - 45.8 MB

The Shirleys discuss tax evasion, Camille Cottin and Sexy Starter Kits.  Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pm https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow them on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Listen, subscribe and share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sex Snacking

March 21, 2022 07:05 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MB

Terry Waite, eye tests and the Red Light District are your starters for ten. Also, turns out one Shirley likes a sex snack and the other doesn’t. Hmmm… What’s a sex snack?  Tickets to PUSH IT on 3rd June @ 2pm https://www.tickettext.co.uk/OnDoYiOYw3 Email your questions at [email protected] Follow them on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Listen, subscribe and share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wet Patches

March 14, 2022 06:14 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MB

The Longer Shirley returns from Zurich with top tips of how not to travel with kids whilst the Shorter is glued to a pump because her youngest refuses formula. Will she ever be able to go out again? Will the Longer ever stop going out? Email The Shirleys with your questions at [email protected] Follow them on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Listen, subscribe and share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tiger Who Came

March 07, 2022 06:41 - 24 minutes - 45.8 MB

The Longer points out to the Shorter that missing ‘to tea’ gives Judith Kerr’s iconic book a very different meaning. Find out who’s off to Zurich, why two ears are better than one and which popular children’s educator is on YouTube taking an actual crap.  Listen, subscribe and share. Ask the Shirleys ANYTHING: [email protected] Follow the Shirleys on Instagram @thetwoshirleys www.shirleyandshirley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breakdown Gown

March 01, 2022 07:19 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MB

The Shirleys come together to record in the dead of night. They celebrate their first hot date together sans kids and dive into swimming pools warmer than soup, rats the size of cats and a hot new mascara that’s better than sex.  Listen, subscribe and share! Follow the Shirleys on Instagram @thetwoshirleys www.shirleyandshirley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perpetual Period

February 21, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 43 MB

The Longer Shirley has a perpetual cold which the Short one insists is better than a perpetual period. Discover why you should never slag anyone off on a podcast and which Shirley ended up in A&E.  Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can ask the Shirleys questions via email and they will do their best to answer you on air. [email protected] Follow their story on Instagram @thetwoshirleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've Got a Fat Fanny

February 14, 2022 06:50 - 26 minutes - 20.2 MB

The Shirleys discuss their new postpartum figures and how to get their Willing Partners back in the sack. Or how to keep them out. Meanwhile, The Shorter gigs alone and spends half the night on the toilet and the Longer wakes with a numb face just as she’s about to film a commercial.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘My Neck, My Back, My Pu**y and My Crack’

February 10, 2022 17:05 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

This week both Shirleys book themselves in for massages as the literal weight of two children take its toll. Amidst the sleepless nights and subpar parenting, the Longer discovers flushable butt wipes whilst the Shorter self-flagellates having given Covid to her Arabian family.  Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! Get tickets for the Shirley's show on 30th Jan here. https://www.tickettext.co.uk/R73b1DZWkn You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagra...

Covid Bogeys

February 07, 2022 07:59 - 24 minutes - 44 MB

The Shorter Shirley is climbing the walls as the dreaded lurgy lingers in her household for its third week. The Longer confirms her MILF status by bagging a commercial playing an older French mum. Both women complain that their sons have developed the unforgivable habit of picking their noses and feasting on the findings.  You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

I Really Want A Big Winker

January 25, 2022 07:35 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MB

One child catches a glimpse of his manny’s member whilst the other weeps over his scary bedsheets.  Discover which Shirley gifted the other haemorrhoid drops for Christmas, why beauty doesn’t always get you the gig and how Meatloaf helped get over a break up. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! Get tickets for the Shirley's show on 30th Jan here. https://www.tickettext.co.uk/R73b1DZWkn You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys ...

Work Less, Earn More

January 17, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 48.7 MB

Shirley & Shirley kick off series two with high hopes for 2022. The longer is celebrating being out of isolation, whilst the Shorter ponders investing in sex toys. More irreverent chat about breastfeeding, tricky toddlers, and exactly why a load of champagne has just just arrived at the door.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motherfunk Christmas Special -‘We’ve Gone Forth and Multiplied’

December 14, 2021 14:10 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MB

The Shirlies come together after more than three months apart for this one-off Yuletide special. The Shorter has had her babe - not without complications, and the Longer has returned to work leaving her youngest home alone. Tune in for candid conversations about babies, birthing and blow jobs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earth, Wind and Fire

August 16, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MB

The taller Shirley is seven days in to baby number two and breastfeeding is not easy. The shorter Shirley and her willing partner are bereft at the departure of the hot handyman. There's a big announcement, Edinburgh chat and more. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big News

August 09, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

There's big news this week. That's all I'm saying... Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waiting For The Bloody Show

August 02, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB

It's a matter of days until the taller Shirley gives birth to her second child. On top of that there are belated presents being opened, talk of wine/champagne fridges and, of course, Bennifer. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not Heavy Leakage, Just A Bit of Seepage

July 26, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

The taller Shirley is signing off work in preparation for baby no. 2, the shorter's breasts are already leaking months before hers is due. There are tips, tricks and the usual hilarity. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheek to Cheek, Jowl to Jowl

July 19, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB

The Shirleys are in the same room today, one with a bad blow dry and the other nearly had her leg off. Their boys met up for a playdate too this week, and there was some very bad behaviour.. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Second Time Around Q&A

July 12, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

It's a Q&A with the Shirleys this week - giving birth the second time around and what would they / will they do differently... Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Want Club Tropicana

July 05, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

The sport is on constantly in the taller Shirley's house this week, while the shorter Shirley has been tripping around Soho. Matt Hancock, June Gloom and Breast Dressed all appear too. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which Mummy Do You Think Is The Prettiest?

June 28, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

An unfair question to the shorter Shirley's son? Junemass is a thing apparently, and culturally appropriated dolls. It's all in this week's episode. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meeting Natalie the Doula

June 21, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB

Doula extraordinaire and general all round lovely person Natalie Meddings joins the girls this week to talk all things giving birth. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Think It's Very Good News Shirley

June 14, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

Staycations have been had, anniversaries celebrated (or not) and there's some big news from one of the Shirleys this week. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the Gear, No Idea

June 07, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MB

The Shirleys celebrate fourteen years as a comedy duo this week, and the shorter Shirley has a romance anniversary too, although those celebrations weren't all they could have beenl A weekend away, Sinéad O'Connor, Mare of Eastown and bobbing for cocks also feature. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He Didn't Try to Me Too You...

May 31, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

More banter from the Shirleys incuding tips for travelling with a toddler, maternity wear and meetings with famous people. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing Dad Man Sam Spruell

May 24, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

The girls have their old buddy, dad and actor Sam Spruell on this week. You will know sam from the telly box, usually playing a baddie, but irl he's a sweetheart. They're keeping it real with interruptions and all, kid chat, working life and of course the all important question of who takes the bins out. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Facebook: @ShirleyA...

Motherhood Ambivalence

May 17, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MB

It's a thing, apparently, motherhood ambivalence - leading to chat on egg freezing and tired oeufs. Holidays, passing the clap and the forthcoming birth of the taller Shirley also get a look in. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Facebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like Mother Like Son

May 10, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Grubby clothes, a Malian woman giving birth to NINE babies, children's early memories are all on the agenda this week. oh, and those Aussie girls are back! Tune in, enjoy and subscribe You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Facebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mum's the Word with Rebecca Oxtoby

May 03, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

The Shirleys are joined by mum of one, clinical therapist and Mum's the Word author Rebecca Oxtoby. They talk about first (and only) loves, babies vs toddlers, and of course the release of Rebecca's Second Book Tune in, enjoy and subscribe You can find out more about Rebecca and where to find her books at: https://mumsthewordonline.com/mums-the-word/ and follower her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookmumstheword/ You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: Motherfunk@shirleyand...

What Goes Up, Must Come Down

April 26, 2021 07:28 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

The Shirleys talk big boobs, pregnancy tales, trips to Hamleys and poos in boxes - and there's even more! Tune in, enjoy and subscribe You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Facebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tik Tok Sensation

April 19, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

The girls talk dinners out, charity shops, their worst gig ever and going shopping S-H-O-P-I-N-G apparently! Tune in, enjoy and subscribe! You can contact the Shirleys at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Facebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rizo and the Shirleys

April 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

You're in for a treat this week with the multi-talented singer, writer, activist and mother Rizo joining the Shirleys for some soul searching and deep diving into relationships, communal living, love, life and all that comes in between. She is truly inspirational. Tune in, enjoy and subscribe! You can find Rizo at: Website: https://rizo.love Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/rizolove Instagram: rizo.love YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNXLKQXsNjNcNS3UUuojCNg Facebook:...

He is Such a Viking

April 05, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

There's big news on this week's episode, on top of chat about Harry and Megan vs the Archbishop of Canterbury, boy vs girls and thermal underwear. Go figure. Tune in, enjoy and subscribe! You can contact the girls at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Facebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Weeping Willows

March 29, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

It's our 52nd episode - one year old! The Shirleys celebrate by chatting about the beginning of the end (of lockdown), their / their sons' biggest lockdown achievements and so much more in between. Tune in, enjoy and subscribe! You can contact the girls at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Facebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shirleys Get Chatty with Chipo Chung

March 22, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

The Shirleys have the lovely Chipo Chung as their guest this week. Actress, activist and mother, Chipo talks to them from Zimbabwe about everything form acting to motherhood and her own childhood, to what the local wine tastes like. Chipo co-founded S.A.F.E.KENYA providing theatre promoting social change on HIV, FGM, ending violence against women, sustainability, clean water and more. You can find out more at http://safekenya.org Chipo also works closely with Peace Direct who work with a...

From Pankhurst to Pink - All things Women!

March 15, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

There's so much to talk about this week what with Harry and Meghan and International Women's Day. There's also chat on inspiring women, garden guests, advice (good and bad) and more. PLUS it's our FIFTIETH episode, so crack open a bottle! Tune in, enjoy and subscribe! You can contact the girls at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thetwoshirleys Twitter: @shirlandshirl Facebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.