Namaste Motherf**kers
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Ever wondered what it’s like to be a national treasure? Or whether you can help yourself with self-help? If it’s possible to get rich quick without being a dick? Or how many close family members have to die before you get a dog? With the help of celebrity guests and experts, Cally will be getting to the stories you’ve never heard before - uncovering not your normal life lessons, but some big ones nonetheless. Cally Beaton knows a thing or two about self-help, having helped herself out of a boardroom career to become a full-time comedian, just before a global pandemic. As well as finding out what makes her guests tick, she’ll be finding out what makes them laugh. Namaste Motherfuckers puts heart and humour into the worlds of work and wellbeing, with the guarantee that saving your soul has never been more fun.
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11: The Importance of Getting Fired with guest John Lloyd
June 21, 2021 02:00 - 1 hourIn this episode Cally talks to legendary comedy producer, presenter and writer, John Lloyd, whose credits include: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Not The 9 O Clock News, Blackadder, Spitting Image and QI. He is currently the presenter of The Museum of Curiosity on Radio 4. As well as being fired, we talked 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. TWITTER: @qikipedia I...
10: Life Lessons From the Labour Party with guest Matt Forde
June 14, 2021 02:00 - 58 minutesIn this episode Cally talks to comedian, satirist, writer, and presenter, Matt Forde, about his time in the labour party, leadership, comedy, the Blair years, single mums, doing impressions, burglaries, Oasis, Billy Connolly and Bin Laden wanking. Yes really. Follow Matt on @mattforde His book Politically Homeless And podcast The Political Party Oasis Unplugged BBC Panorama ‘Is Labour Antisemitic?’ Visit Parliament in the Public Gallery More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian...
2: Life Lessons From the Labour Party with guest Matt Forde
June 14, 2021 02:00 - 58 minutesIn this episode Cally talks to comedian, satirist, writer, and presenter, Matt Forde, about his time in the labour party, leadership, comedy, the Blair years, single mums, doing impressions, burglaries, Oasis, Billy Connolly and Bin Laden wanking. Yes really. Follow Matt on @mattforde His book Politically Homeless And podcast The Political Party Oasis Unplugged BBC Panorama ‘Is Labour Antisemitic?’ Visit Parliament in the Public Gallery More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedia...
1: I’m Not Disabled, I’m Rosie with guest Rosie Jones
June 07, 2021 02:00 - 1 hourIn the first episode of Series Two, Cally talks to comedian, actor, writer and author, Rosie Jones, about fame, bananas, mother love, disability, stereotypes, perception, being 30, writing, Covid winners and losers, the best time to have a baby, confidence, self-esteem, sex, sexuality and when not to apologise. Follow Rosie on Twitter @josierones and Instagram @josierones The Amazing Edie Eckhart The Reality Slap by Russ Harris Find out more about Cally Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram...
9: I’m Not Disabled, I’m Rosie with guest Rosie Jones
June 07, 2021 02:00 - 1 hourIn the first episode of Series Two, Cally talks to comedian, actor, writer and author, Rosie Jones, about fame, bananas, mother love, disability, stereotypes, perception, being 30, writing, Covid winners and losers, the best time to have a baby, confidence, self-esteem, sex, sexuality and when not to apologise. Follow Rosie on Twitter @josierones and Instagram @josierones The Amazing Edie Eckhart The Reality Slap by Russ Harris Find out more about Cally Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram:...
8: Fight, Flight and Feminism with guest Sophie Walker
May 31, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode 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 Sophie: Twitter: @SophieRunning Instagram: @sophiewalker_official Sophie's Books: Five Rules for Rebellion Grace Un...
7: From Right On to Right Wing with guest Geoff Norcott
May 24, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutesIn this episode 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’ ...
6: There’s No Such Thing as a Fish Out of Water with guest Dan Schreiber
May 17, 2021 02:00 - 56 minutesIn this episode 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 Se...
5: Why You Can Never Spend Too Much Time Watching Television with guest Richard Osman
May 09, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutesIn this episode Cally talks with TV producer, presenter of Pointless and House of Games and now best-selling author, Richard Osman about: intelligence, Boris Johnson, turning 50, being stared at, middle life crises, stereotypes, belonging, Twitter, fathers, mothers, gender, testosterone, toilet seat weeing, vulnerability, impostor syndrome, writing, life, death and the big questions. Follow Richard: Twitter: @richardosman Instagram: @misterosman Buy The Thursday Night Murder Club Keeping u...
4: The Importance of Dying, On-and Off-Stage with guest Emily Dean
May 03, 2021 02:00 - 54 minutesIn this episode 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. Follow Emily on: TWITTER: @Divine_Miss_Em INSTA: @emilyrebeccadean Emily's book Everyone Died So I Got A Dog is available here Listen to her podcast Walking the Dog Or her radio show with Frank Skinner For more information on the Hoffman Process Icelandic for ‘s...
3: Dead Dogs, Poetry & Policemen with guest Arthur Smith
April 26, 2021 02:00 - 49 minutesCally talks with Arthur about wide-ranging topics, including: poetry, bobby on the beat Dads, conspiracy theories, Van Gogh, Leonard Cohen, the North/South London divide, unconditional love and life after intensive care. Follow Arthur on Twitter His autobiography is My Name is Daphne Fairfax Photos of our bobby on the beat Dads are here Micky Flanagan ‘out out’ Phoenix pub, Gillingham, Dorset (not Kent!): Morning pages For more about Cally visit her website Or follow on social media...
2: American & unf*ckable with guest Desiree Burch
April 19, 2021 01:30 - 52 minutesCally 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 TWITTER: @SamHarrisOrg For more about Cally visit her website Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @c...
1: Can You Help Yourself With Self Help with guest Oliver Burkeman
April 19, 2021 01:00 - 51 minutesCally 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’. Sign up for Oliver’s ‘The Imperfectionist’ newsletter here Follow him on Twitter @oliverburkeman Find out more about The Hoffman Process Or the Pomodoro Technique And the Helsinki Bus Station Read Oliver's final ‘This column will change your life’ For more about C...
1: Welcome to Namaste Motherfuckers
April 08, 2021 02:00 - 3 minutesWelcome, motherfuckers, to the podcast where comedy, business, self help and wellness collide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices