Namaste Motherf**kers

This week we bring you our fourth annual Christmas Cracker featuring some of the jokes as told by our guests this year including Miriam Margoyles, Esther Rantzen, Greyson Perry, and Robin Ince. More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Glasshouse project co-founder Kali Hamerton-Stove and Netti, one of the first female prisoners to successfully come through the programme, about justice, prison, women, children, nature, nurture, stereotyping, mental health, reoffending, hope, love and second chances. Instagram: @theglasshousebotanics The Glasshouse The Samaritans More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Cally and producer Mike celebrate ten of the very best women of a certain age to have graced the podcast with their presence: Kirsty Wark, Miriam Margolyes, Jenny Eclair, Helen Lederer, Sally Phillips, Philippa Perry, Deborah Meaden, Jackie Morris, Susie Dent and Esther Rantzen. Follow Namaste Motherfuckers now and go listen to those episodes in full! More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to British Paralympian Ellie Robinson about early success, winning gold, mental health, fear of failure, reinvention, history, parents, books, wellbeing and her love of the Dutch. Instagram: @ellierobinsongb Ellie’s books Ellie’s joke pick – John Fealy talking about the Dutch Albert Heijn supermarket Ellie's viral moment More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Jeff Innocent about age, reinvention, family, Davina McCall, comedy, criminality, technology, social mobility, social media, education and subverting stereotypes. Instagram: @jeffinnocentofficial TikTok: @jeffinnocentcomedy More about Jeff More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian, author and illustrator Olaf Falafel about cheese, truth, reinvention, illustration, ideas, plagiarism, creativity, school, jokes, social media, ageing and farts. Instagram: @olaffalafel Tik Tok: @olaffalafel Olaf’s books and more Olaf makes Trump out of a whoopee cushions & a croissant Olaf’s A-ha spoof More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Tom Ward about fatherhood, babies, siblings, Edinburgh, gigging, improv, growing up, drinking, religion, charity shops and being poisoned. Instagram: @tomwardcomedian Tom’s tour dates Tom on Live at the Apollo Tom’s Sports Direct clip More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to TV and radio presenter Nikki Bedi about marriage, age, patriarchies, spinal injuries, film, travel, Bollywood, the Dalai Lamar, Bond movies, the Pope, Othello, the Bold & the Beautiful, being cancelled, Mumbai, LA and Saturday Live. More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the NMF archive, Cally talks to impressionist, actor, comedian and pianist Alistair McGowan about reinvention, age, cheese, theatre, leaving London, classical music, impressions, Ireland, India, travel, break-ups and kebabs. The Piano Album Ludlow piano festival Whiplash movie trailer The Piano on Channel 4 Charlotte Page sings Losing My Mind More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Louise Minchin about BBC Breakfast, adrenaline, news, sleep, endurance sports, female icons, crime writing, dog walking, reality TV, equal pay and reinvention. Instagram: @louiseminchin Twitter: @louiseminchin TikTok: @louiseminchinofficial Isolation Island book More about Cally PRE-ORDER Cally's Namate Motherf**king book here Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to illustrator and writer Jackie Morris about The Lost Words, The Lost Spells, Spell Songs, seals, stones, art, music, folklore, time, trees, birds, nature, beauty, sugar and poetry. Twitter: @JackieMorrisArt Instagram: @jackiemorrisartist More about Jackie Unbounders (independent crowdfunding publisher): Twitter: @Unbounders Instagram: @Unbounders TikTok: @Unbounders Threads: @Unbounders Preorder Wild Folk book here Mererid Hopwood book More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Paul Sinha about The Chase, quizzing, family, comedy, love, medicine, sexuality, imposter syndrome, heckles, gambling, dreams, heart attacks and Parkinson’s Disease. Twitter: @paulybengali Instragram: @paulsinhacomedian_official Paul’s book One Sinha Lifetime More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Sir Grayson Perry about art, beauty, craft, dresses, masculinity, fame, money, marriage, kids, therapy, ambition, dreams, fetishes and class. Instagram: @alanmeasles Current and upcoming exhibitions: Lakeside Arts Pitzhanger Charleston Sir Grayson Perry on Desert Island Discs More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Krishnan Guru-Murthy about politicians, fame, Strictly, dads, kids, Oxford, regrets, career changes, interviewing Jimmy Saville, weight loss and daring to dream. Instagram: @krishgm Twitter: @krishgm Krishnan interviewing Jimmy Saville Cally’s Namaste Motherf**king Auddy interview More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally's guests are Esther Rantzen and her daughter Rebecca Wilcox on mums, daughters, fame, families, assisted dying, campaigning, Gogglebox, elocution, loneliness, philanthropy and legacy. Instagram: @soverybecca Childline Silverline Campaign for Dignity in Dying BBC Morning Live More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to radio and television presenter Colin Murray about communities, red carpets, late night radio, Will Smith, sport, music, fame, Ronnie Wood, how to get a good interview, Adele, curb your enthusiasm, snooker, Jimmy White, secrets, the BBC and social media. Watch Colin not wade into debates on Twitter @ColinMurray or his six or seven photos on Instagram @mrcolinmurray or listen to him on BBC Radio 5 Live A chicken with its head cut off - Magnetic Fields Curb Your Enthusiasm – Bad Middling More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archvie, 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 up with Kattashians- Icelandic reality tv show Judd Apatow’s ‘9 secrets to writing stand-up comedy’ Save Live Comedy AND… Look out for the John Lloyd episode referred to in the interview - out in June! For more about Cally visit her website Twitter: @callybeaton Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Sales & advertising: advertising@audioboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to The Reverend Kate Bottley about Gogglebox, flash mobs, fame, faith, births & deaths, tits & teeth, religion, atheism, jokes, vocations and vicaring. Instagram: @revkatebottley Kate’s book Have a Little Faith More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Sally-Anne Hayward about school, comedy, men, rebelling, storytelling, sexism, showbiz parents, break-ups, good gigs, bad gigs, serendipity, situationships, traveling and change. Instagram: @SallyAnneComedy Twitter: @SallyAnneComedy Tik Tok: @SallyAnneComedy Threads: @SallyAnneComedy Facebook: Sally-Anne’s website & tour dates Spit or Swallow podcast More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Bargain Hunt’s Ben Cooper about antiques, country life, Bargain Hunt, music, being recognised, Alistair McGowan, quilting, AA Milne, Tolkien, unexpected finds and getting uncomfortable. Instagram: @bencjcooper The Secondhand Warehouse, Leominster Three Choirs Festival Headway Worcestershire charity More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover art by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices