Tired and Tested with Sophie McCartney

Comedian, No.1 bestselling author and "the funniest mum on Instagram" Sophie McCartney gets the kids shooed off to bed so she can hold court on the ups and downs of family life and epic parenting fails while desperately clinging to memories of her life before kids<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Throwback: Laminated Lists and Swimming Pool Shits

G'day mate!Sophie is still in Oz, but let's throw a shrimp on the barbie and re-visit one of our most popular episodes, from November last year. In this one, Sophie reveals how she once had a sexy dream about Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Lucy with the Fringe talks about her 'laminated list'. They also pay tribute to the late, great Matthew Perry. Plus there's a visit to Urban Dictionary Corner and a poo-ey Parenting Tale.If you have any Parenting Tales you'd like to share with us, please email the show at tiredandtested@acast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-16
36:32

Throwback: Sambuca Towers and Squirting Powers

G'day mate!Sophie is still in Oz, but let's throw a shrimp on the barbie and re-visit one of our most popular episodes, from October last year. In this one Sophie remembers some of the worst gifts she has ever given and received, and discovers a suprising use for wrinkled neck skin.If you have any Parenting Tales you'd like to share with us, please email the show at tiredandtested@acast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-09
55:27

Special announcement! Sophie's gone Down Under!!!

G'Day mates!Sophie is now on tour in Australia tour and so we're taking a short break from recording until she gets back on June 24! Until then, we'll be putting up some classic episodes and some Urban Dictionary Corner outtakes!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-30
01:38

Dressing room divas and koala-eared beavers

In the final episode of the Tired and Tested Podcast before Sophie goes Down Under on her Australian Tour, she considers some of the many ways she might die during her trip and reveals the diva-esque backstage rider requests that may have already given her a reputation as the Mariah Carey of comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-27
45:45

Finger Blast from the Past: 90s Kids Parties

Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on kids parties from their youth. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-23
14:55

Cocktail Vats and Impulse Tats

Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on the fallout from her 40th birthday party, featuring a drunken cameo from Lucy with the Fringe. Brace yourself for microneedling chat, Pizza Express junkets and another visit to Urban Urban Dictionary corner.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-19
41:25

Finger Blast from the Past: Children's Fairytales

Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on how much children's stories have changed over the years - not least the trauma-inducing Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, The Little Mermaid and Little Red Riding Hood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-15
15:54

Birthday Blues and Cointreau Spews

Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on her imminent big birthday - and addresses an important concern ahead of the big 4-0. The girls discuss ageing and some of the important life lessons they've picked up over the years... mainly involving cointreau and orange, and imaginary pool. Meanwhile, down in Urban Dictionary corner, Sophie has to guess what a 'Zuffle' is and there's a top-notch parenting tale.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-12
40:10

Finger Blast from the Past: School Shoes

Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls talk about school shoes - the annual pilgrimage to Clarks (or a cheeky diversion to Dolcis) in search of the latest pair of Pods, Kickers or Dr Martens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-08
11:32

A Cancelled Episode and Queefing Overload

Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! This is the special guest episode that never was ... and never will be. When recording, Sophie said something to send a celebrity guest running like the wind 💨 What did she say? In this unexpected episode, Sophie and Lucy reflect on the celebrity encounter and why they had to cancel the WHOLE episode. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-05
36:52

Finger Blast from the Past: Holiday Brochures

Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on booking holidays back in the day - from brochures to Teletext and 'bargain' package deals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-01
15:05

Child Stars and Free Bars

Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on the end of her UK tour and the trials and tribulations of electronic communication with her 11-year-old son. Meanwhile, down in Urban Dictionary corner, Sophie has to guess what a 'Swaffle' is and there's a top-class parenting tale.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-28
39:27

Finger Blast from the Past: Classic Adverts

Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on classic adverts, including Tango ("You've been Tango-ed!"), Wrigley's gum, Mr.Soft and Boddingtons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-24
12:59

Frozen Bits and Car-Door Hits

Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which we learn about about Sophie's uncanny ability to sleep through loud alarms and the time she woke her son up by shouting "SQUIRRELL BUM FARTS" really loudly in his face. Meanwhile, down in Urban Dictionary corner, Sophie has to guess what a 'Dirty Elsa' is.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-21
35:35

Finger Blast from the Past: Pound-Shop Tat, with George Lewis

Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls are joined by comedian George Lewis to discuss the childhood bargains he picked up in pound shops - or, in his case, the Castle Street Bargain Centre. Brace yourself for chat about fluorescent hair gel and 'shag bands' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-17
18:04

George Lewis: Penis Snips and Monkey Whips

Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie welcomes another special guest... GEORGE LEWIS! Comedian! Author! Instagram's Funniest Dad! George joins Sophie and Lucy to talk about The Snip, take on a special Urban Dictionary Corner and a work-from-home Parenting Fail. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand hereGeorge Lewis tour dates and more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-15
55:45

Finger Blast from the Past: 90s Make-up Styles

Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls talk about the trials and tribulations of make-up in the nineties. 'Sweet Sizzle Lipstick' anyone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-10
15:45

Hangover Chunders and Birthday Cake Blunders

Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on being in the 'half-term trenches', some hideous attempts to speak Spanish and the prospect of reaching the big 40. Meanwhile, down in Urban Dictionary corner, Sophie has to guess what a 'Shundy' is.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-07
40:00

Finger Blast from the Past: 90s bedrooms

Welcome to a bonus episode of Tired and Tested. Join Sophie as she delves into her dusty old box to discover a nostalgic gem from her youth. This week, the girls reflect on their adolescent bedrooms - listen up for Sophie's shrines to Leonardo DiCaprio and David Duchovny, plus memories of lava lamps and bubble armchairs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-03
12:21

Flaccid Chips and Car-ride Blips

Welcome to another Tired and Tested podcast! In which Sophie reflects on a rare night out in London Town, involving Lucy's 'World Tour of Clapham' and a visit to Blame Gloria's. Meanwhile, down in Urban Dictionary corner, Sophie has to guess what an 'Easter Basket' is.Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Sophie is on a UK tour! Find out where you can see her hereTickets for Sophie's tour in Australia and New Zealand here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-31
43:21

CharlieD

Been following you on social media for years. love that you've brought out a podcast. 5 stars so far

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