Namaste Motherf**kers

Lessons on Love with guest Toni Tone

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to Toni Tone about heartbreak, reinvention, age, vulnerability, writing, spirituality, patriarchy, community, trolls, soc...

Watching the Detectives with guests Drunk Women Solving Crime hosts: Hannah George and Taylor Glenn

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to Hannah George and Taylor Glenn about crime, podcasting, psychotherapy, self-esteem, writing, detectives, Sandi Toksvig...

You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here with guest Dr Benji Waterhouse

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Dr Benji Waterhouse about his book ‘You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here’, families, mental health, the NHS, com...

Walk It Back: Ed Byrne from Series One

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode from the NMF Archvie, Cally talks to outdoor-trekking, cat-loving stand-up comedian Ed Byrne about: horticulture, home schooli...

Stoma Bags, Starmer, Good Karma with guest Matt Forde

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Matt Forde about his cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery, hope, rehabilitation, luck, comedy, friendship, politics, l...

Happy High Status with Viv Groskop

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Viv Groskop about impostor syndrome, women in comedy, public speaking, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, motherhood, mis...

Secrets of the Sporting Elite with Alistair Brownlee

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Alistair Brownlee about triathlons, travel, training, endurance, recovery, well-being, brothers, physiology, psychology...

Still Crazy After All These Years with Helen Lederer

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Helen Lederer about comedy, television, shoplifting, vintage scarves, drama school, belonging, authenticity, anxiety, s...

Rewind: Jon Holmes from Series Two

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode from the NMF archive, Cally talks to broadcaster, writer and comedian Jon Holmes about sheds, stag weekends, fails, firings, f...

Reshoot: Mary Berridge from Series One

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to award-winning American photographer Mary Berridge about autism, photography, books, sons, nature, nurture, Dungeons & ...

Worth Saying Again: Sally Phillips from Series Three

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As it's World Down Syndrome Day, Cally talks to Sally Phillips about children, neurodiversity, special interests, football, bonobo apes, gender, advoc...

World War Women: Invisible No More with guest Dr Helen Fry

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Dr Helen Fry about war, espionage, women in intelligence, secrets, revelations, Edith Cavell, Winston Churchill, interr...

Namaste Motherf**ker with Omid Djalili

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Omid Djalili about comedy, conflict, censorship, free speech, hope, Sean Lock, spirituality, laughter, Whoopi Goldberg,...

Chatabollox with guests Joe Wilkinson and David Earl

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Joe Wilkinson and David Earl about starting out, auditions, Ricky Gervais, zoos, Devon, BAFTAs, Judy Garland, Liza Mine...

Mad Woman with Bryony Gordon

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Bryony Gordon about control, addiction, recovery, deadlines, OCD, books, mental health, Prince Harry, binge eating, mar...

Man on a Chickenwire with guest Bobby Mair

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Bobby Mair about adoption, borderline personality disorder, parenting, babies, addiction, ADHD, being attacked on stage...

I Want My MTV with guest Edith Bowman

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Edith Bowman about films, dreams, imposter syndrome, loneliness, MTV, the moon, manifestations, fame, radio, finding yo...

The Name's Higson, Charlie Higson with guest Charlie Higson

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Charlie Higson about: James Bond, The Fast Show, hustles, university, Paul Whitehouse, Harry Enfield, Vic Reeves, Bob M...

Byrne Baby Byrne with guest Jason Byrne

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Jason Byrne about: divorce, vasectomies, skydiving, comedy, collapsed lungs, colonoscopies, morphine, heroin, Jim’ll ...

Humour and Humanity with Robin Ince

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Robin Ince about: Infinite Monkey Cage, Cosmic Shambles, books, autism, Dads, counter culture, failure, perfectionism, ...

Just One More Week!

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite promising a new episode this week, Producer Mike jumps in to explain (rather lamely) why Series 6 will start next week and takes the opportuni...

Cally's Life Advice 2

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To round out 2023 Namaste Motherfuckers brings you the Top Ten of Life Advice as given by just some of our guests this year including Deborah Meaddon,...

Cally's Christmas Cracker 3

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All Christmas classics become a franchise and so this episode is our third annual Christmas Cracker. Despite it being a question that most guests moan...

Regifting: Cally's Christmas Cracker from 2022

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To whet your appetite for our third annual Christmas Cracker, we re-gift 2022's show featuring jokes from Shaun Keaveny, the QI Elves, Zoe Lyons, Ange...

Embrace the Geek with guest Susie Dent

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Countdown Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent about etymology, phrases, feelings, love, writing, happiness, Japanese, French...

Mash Up with guest Rachel Parris

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Rachel Parris about The Mash Report, deadlines, music, love, improvisation, blended families, satire, feminism, reinven...

An Englishman Abroad with guest Ian Moore

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to comedian and best-selling author Ian Moore about France, writing, belonging, comedy, commuting, anger, customer service...

WTNMFRH (Welcome To Namaste Motherf**kers Richard Herring) with guest Richard Herring

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Richard Herring about snooker, stand-up, Stewart Lee, podcasting, procrastination, cancer, blogging, yoghurt, writer’...

Stroke of Genius with guest Markus Birdman

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Markus Birdman about having two strokes, losing half his sight, going to art college, getting into stand-up, B...

Same Again? Shaun Keaveny from Series 2

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode from the archive, Cally talks to presenter and podcaster Shaun Keaveny about BBC 6 Music, peaking late, turning 50, the north,...

OMG: Kerry Godliman from Series 1

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic from the NMF archive, Cally talks to comedian and actor Kerry Godliman about kids, adults, menopause, Davina, HRT, tribes, comedy, act...

Seahorse Dad with guest Freddy McConnell

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Freddy McConnell about giving birth as a transgender man, communal living, activism, masculinity, the gender recognitio...

Man of Steel: Mark Steel from Series 4

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To say 'Get Well Soon, Mark' to our friend, Mark Steel, who recently announced he's undergoing treatment for throat cancer, we bring you this classic ...

Tracy is Going to be Livid with guest Richard Franks

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to actor, comedian and star of ‘Mum videos’ about hair, no hair, wigs, Mums, going viral, algorithms, Little Britain, ...

A Sailor Went to Sea Sea Sea with guest Tracy Edwards MBE

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Tracy Edwards about sailing, sexism, survival, seasickness, bad cooking, falling down, standing up, rebellion, educatio...

Happy Hour with guest Al Murray

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Al Murray about drums, kids, vasectomies, Brexit, the pub landlord, boarding school, artificial intelligence, Harry Hil...

Make Love Not War with guest Professor Matthew Williams

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to one of the world's leading criminologists - Professor Matt Williams - about hate, prejudice, hope, reinvention, homopho...

The Stranger on the Bridge with guests Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to strangers on the bridge, Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn, about the January morning in 2008 when Jonny, then 20, stood...

To Baldly Go...Back: Zoe Lyons from Series 3

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode from the archive, Cally talks to comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons about alopecia, running, mindfulness, menopause, childhood, ...

Psycho Filler: Kevin Dutton from Series 3

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this All Killer No Filler episode from the archive, Cally talks to Research Psychologist and best-selling author Dr Kevin Dutton about survival, se...

An Oldie But A Goodie: Louisa Young from Series 1

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In another classic from the NMF Archive, Cally talks to British novelist, songwriter, and journalist Louisa Young about addiction, alcoholism, rehab, ...

Summer Kindness: Danny Wallace from Series 1

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic from the archive, Cally talks to filmmaker, comedian, and writer, Danny Wallace, about: losing one’s hair, losing one’s parent, ki...

Ginger Alert! Angela Barnes from Series 2

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic from the Namaste Motherfucking Archive to kick off our summer break, Cally talks to comedian Angela Barnes about marriage, name change...

Family-Friendly Funny F**ker with guest Paul Chowdhry

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Paul Chowdhry about starting out, working out, selling out, class, dogs, joke theft, Lenny Kravitz, Philip Sch...

Sex Education with guest Samantha Evans

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to sexual health & pleasure expert Samantha Evans about sex toys, relationships, Davina McCall, orgasms, Viagra, social me...

Blue Peter’s Most Haunted with guest Yvette Fielding

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Yvette Fielding about Blue Peter, Most Haunted, fringes, farting, helicopters, ghosts, rollercoasters, scandals, scepti...

Not Just a Man in a Shed with guest Scott Bennett

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Scott Bennett about tiles, career reinvention, hotels, pushy parenting, decluttering, guilt, role models, Larr...

The Girl With The Flaxen Hair with guest Katie Derham

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to broadcaster Katie Derham about the piano, conducting, laser surgery, Brazil, parenting, perfectionism, people pleasing,...

Learn to Live with guest Danny Wilsher

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Channel 4 The Piano’s finalist Danny Wilsher about the piano, Lanl Lang, Mika, mental health, Mums, Grans, music, amb...

Older, Wider & Wonderful with guest Jenny Eclair

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Jenny Eclair about crafting, life modelling, the 60s, eating disorders, HRT, becoming a gran, teeth, Grumpy Old Women, ...

'We're Only Human' with guest Dr Grace Lordon

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to behavioural scientist Dr Grace Lordan about human behaviour, productivity, bias, emotion, habits, motivation, decision-...

A Little Bit of Morning with guest Mark Steel

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Mark Steel about comedy, podcasting, music, kids, nostalgia, south London, showbiz scandals, drugs, Dictionary Corner, ...

Be More Bonobo with guest Lucy Cooke

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to best-selling author and zoologist Lucy Cooke about the female of the species, Darwinism, sexism, promiscuity, the migra...

So This Is (Jarred) Christmas with guest Jarred Christmas

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Jarred Christmas about New Zealand, dogs, anal glands, kids, special needs, comedy, silence, periods, pantomim...

That’s What It Says On My Pilot’s Licence with guest Shazia Mirza

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Shazia Mirza about teaching, TikTok, going viral, hijab, stereotypes, barriers, Birmingham, gender, trolling, ...

I Know This One: QI Elves from 2021

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode from the Namaste Motherfucking Archive, Cally talks to QI elves Anna and Alex about pronunciations, podcasting, hedges vs. hed...

Second Chance: Seann Walsh from 2021

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic from the Namaste Motherfucking Archive, Cally talks to comedian Seann Walsh, about music, running, drink, trauma, cancel culture, come...

Don’t Drop The Baby with guest Diona Doherty

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to actor, writer and comedian Diona Doherty about pregnancy, acting, writing, dating comedians, sexism, IVF, honeymoons, p...

Piano Man with guest Alistair McGowan

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to impressionist, actor, comedian and pianist Alistair McGowan about reinvention, age, cheese, theatre, leaving London, cl...

Comedian, Animator, Gentleman Thief’ with guest Alasdair Beckett-King

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to Alasdair Beckett-King about witches and wizards, being ginger, going grey, film school, cross stitch, absurdism, anima...

Come the F*ck On, Bridget! with guest Sally Phillips

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this World Autism Acceptance Week special, Cally talks to Sally Phillips about children, neurodiversity, special interests, football, bonobo apes, ...

Is there a Doctor in the House’with guest Dr Ciara Kelly

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to doctor and broadcaster Ciara Kelly about controversy, kids, Covid, career reinvention, workaholism, medicine, Twitter, ...

Ghost, Ghouls & Grandparents with guest Rachel Fairburn

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to comedian and podcaster Rachel Fairburn about true crime, the supernatural, horror films, grandparents, ageism, OCD, lo...

The Bald & the Beautiful with guest Stuart Heritage

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to journalist and author Stuart Heritage about co-parenting, having hair, going bald, testosterone, skydiving, Larry David...

Happy 100!

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our 100 episode! Back in April last year we set to answer the big questions, like what’s it like to be a national treasure? Can you help ...

Don’t Leave Me This Way with guest Reverend Richard Coles

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Reverend Richard Coles about piano playing, ageing, emoting, love, faith, desire, losing his long-term partner David, g...

Dear Philippa with guest Philippa Perry

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to Philippa Perry about Grayson’s Art Club, therapy, attachment styles, sex, love, marriage, blended families, significa...

Walking the Wark, Talking The Talk with guest Kirsty Wark

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to broadcaster and writer Kirsty Wark about Margaret Thatcher, Vivienne Westwood, the island of Arran, pregnancy, wild wee...

Here Be Dragons with guest Deborah Meaden

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to entrepreneur and real-life Dragon Deborah Meaden about nature, animals, balance, business, boots, suits, bingo calling,...

She’s Electric with guest Rachel Burden

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to broadcaster Rachel Burden about sleep, setbacks, babies, broadcasting, the BBC, stereotypes, menopause, meditation, spe...

If You Can’t Stand The Heat with guest Lucie Cave

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally talks to editor, presenter and podcast host Lucie Cave about her time at Heat magazine, starting out, lunchtime drinking, realit...

Tick Tock Tick Tock with guest Mark Simmons

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Mark Simmons about Mums, sons, Ethernet cables, therapy, break-ups, crying, dreams, Zoom comedy, tampons, Tik...

He’s Electric with guest Aurie Styla

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Aurie Styla about city vs. country life, politics, power, privilege, money, stereotypes, vulnerability, South...

Namaste Life Advice

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cally looks at the top ten pearls of wisdom of 2022 when she asked her guest to bestow some life advice for the Namaste Motherfucking ...

Cally's Christmas Cracker 2

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All Christmas classics have a sequel and in this episode our second annual Christmas Cracker. Despite it being a question that most guests moan about,...

The Very Good Psychopath with guest Dr Kevin Dutton

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to Research Psychologist and best-selling author Dr Kevin Dutton about survival, serial killers, lawbreakers, dealmakers,...

Queen of Soho with guest Alex Robson

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to entrepreneur and King of Soho founder Alex Robson about Soho, sliding doors, space, hedonism, fear, gender, business, ...

Oh No He Didn’t! with guest Daliso Chaponda

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Daliso Chaponda about pantomime, Britain’s Got Talent, radio, I’m a Celebrity, Malawi, money, fame, educa...

We’ve Only Just Begun with Guest Hal Cruttenden

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Hal Cruttenden about divorce, crying, laughing, touring, private school, dating in your 50’s, personality, ...

Just a dream with guest Anil Seth

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to neuroscientist Anil Seth about consciousness, neuroscience, sleep, wakefulness, Buddhism, empathy, the brain, the body...

More Happy Talk with Guest Helen Russell

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, originally published in January 2022, Cally talks to journalist, speaker and best-selling author Helen Russell about happiness, sadne...

Agent Provocateur with guest Fin Taylor

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Fin Taylor about fitting in, standing out, childhood, school, nature, nurture, privilege, money, happiness, T...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Special with guest Laura Smyth

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Laura Smyth about love, self-worth, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, saying yes, saying no, belonging, relatio...

Bridge Over Troubled Water with guest Johnnie Walker

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to DJ and broadcaster Johnnie Walker about pirate radio, dreams, Dorset, cars, music, the BBC, seasickness, soulmates, be...

Papa is a Rolling Stone with guest Foy Vance

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to singer and songwriter Foy Vance about touring, writing, babies, fame, Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, trees, life, death, d...

The Bald and the Beautiful with Guest Zoe Lyons

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons about alopecia, running, mindfulness, menopause, childhood, going grey, anxiety, TV f...

Begin with Burkeman: Oliver Burkeman from Series One

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last of our Back to School Archive raid, we take you all the way back to episode one with the writer, Oliver Burkeman. More about Cally Instagr...

After Death: Emily Dean from Series One

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One more episode for Back to School season showcasing broadcaster, writer, and podcaster, Emily Dean, who was our guest on episode four in series one....

Big Down Under: Stephen K Amos from Series One

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back to School season continues with a replay of Episode 16 from Series One with Stephen K Amos. If you haven’t already, why not follow Namaste Moth...

Rosie's Return: Rosie Jones from Series One

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back to school September as we raid the archive to bring you some of our favourite episodes. This week we have Rosie Jones, episode 9 of Series One. I...

Back to Balham: Arthur Smith from Series One

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off our Back to School Season and study the history of Namaste Motherfuckers, we replay a fantastic chat with comedy legend, Arthur Smith. If ...

Broadcasting, BAFTAS & Being Fired with guest Jon Holmes

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to broadcaster, writer and comedian Jon Holmes about sheds, stag weekends, fails, firings, fabrications, faxes, mix tapes...

Centre Stage with guest Verona Rose

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to actor and presenter Verona Rose about Southampton, belonging, bullying, body shaming, race, racism, the Brit School, a...

Nothing Better Than Detachable Vaginas with guest Josh Jones

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Josh Jones about starting out, coming out, writing shows, ambition, drugs, money, family, dyslexia, punchline...

Murder, Mystery and Misconceptions with guest Suzy Lishman

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to pathologist Suzy Lishman about holidays, expectations, ambition, science, medicine, role models, Oxbridge, life, death...

Secrets, Sex and Sliding Doors with guest Sarah Keyworth

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Sarah Keyworth about fate, break-ups, invisibility, life choices, comedy, uni, acting, gender, performance, ...

No Time to Pee with guest Harriet Kemsley

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Harriet Kemsley about babies, Bobby’s, dogs, comedy, gingerness, sleep, dyspraxia, chaos, co-parenting, ori...

Forging Ahead with guest Stephen Grant

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Stephen Grant about single-dadding, sibling rivalry, comedy, friendships, performance, mental health, cycling...

Point Blank with guests Giles Paley-Phillips and Jim Daly

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to the co-hosts of hit 'Blank' podcast Giles Paley-Phillips and Jim Daly about creativity, kids, therapy, podcasting, wri...

Hey Mama with guest Abigail Burdess

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cally talks to writer-performer Abigail Burdess about writing, ageing, casting, mothers, babies, thrills, chills, premonitions, Noel ...