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The Guilty Feminist

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Ever felt like you should be better at feminism? Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests for this comedy podcast, recorded in front of a live audience. Each week they discuss our noble goals as 21st century feminists and the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them. Deborah Frances-White is the 2016 Writers' Guild Award Winner for Best Radio Comedy for her hit BBC Radio 4 series Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She is an Edinburgh Fringe regular, a screenwriter and is in huge demand for her corporate seminars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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London, United Kingdom

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Comedy

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Ever felt like you should be better at feminism? Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests for this comedy podcast, recorded in front of a live audience. Each week they discuss our noble goals as 21st century feminists and the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them. Deborah Frances-White is the 2016 Writers' Guild Award Winner for Best Radio Comedy for her hit BBC Radio 4 series Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She is an Edinburgh Fringe regular, a screenwriter and is in huge demand for her corporate seminars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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@guiltfempod

Language:

English


Episodes
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452. Women in Music with Lucy Karczewski and Nia Towle

10/13/2025
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Lucy Karczewski and Nia Towle. Recorded 7 October 2025. Released 13 October. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Stereophonic, Lucy and Nia https://www.thedukeofyorks.com/stereophonic https://www.instagram.com/lucykarczewski https://www.instagram.com/niatowleofficial https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/2025-11-02-alyssa-bonagura-and-the-west-end-cast-of-stereophonic-one-night-only-half-moon-putney For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Wimbledon Book Fest with Jessica Swale, 21 October https://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/events/jessica-swale/ Museum of Comedy, 2 and 16 November https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist-live-podcast-recording/ Pleasance, 4 and 10 November https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/guilty-feminist-live-deborah-frances-white Bill Murray, 23 November https://link.dice.fm/F147b081b51d Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:52

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Gaza update #4

10/9/2025
Emergency Episode: Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul Recorded 8 October 2025. Released 9 October. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Support Alaa by visiting her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nurse_alaa_alghoul Donate to her PayPal at http://paypal.me/Alaa4Gaza https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-support-and-evacuate-10-families-in-gaza Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:19

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451. Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Stella Duffy and Emma Walker

10/6/2025
451. CoppaFeel! With Stella Duffy and Emma Walker The Guilty Feminist 451. CoppaFeel! Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Stella Duffy with special guest Emma Walker. Recorded 5 October 2025 via Riverside. Released 6 October. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White • https://deborahfrances-white.com • https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz • https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 • https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Stella Duffy • https://stelladuffy.blog • https://stelladuffytherapy.co.uk More about CoppaFeel! • https://coppafeel.org • https://www.tiktok.com/@coppafeel • https://www.instagram.com/coppafeel For more information about this and other episodes… • visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com • tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod • like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist • check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist • or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show • Femonomics: Using Data to Improve Women’s Lives, 6 October https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/femonomics-using-data-to-improve-womens-lives-tickets-1606840797079 • Cheltenham Book Festival with Poorna Ball, 11 October https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/deborah-frances-white • Wimbledon Book Fest with Jessica Swale, 21 October https://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/events/jessica-swale/ • Museum of Comedy, 2 and 16 November https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist-live-podcast-recording/ • Pleasance, 4 and 10 November https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/guilty-feminist-live-deborah-frances-white • Bill Murray, 23 November On sale soon Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:56:31

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⁠450. Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure with director Emily Burns⁠

9/29/2025
The Guilty Feminist 450. Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Emily Burns Recorded 22 September 2025 at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Released 29 September. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Measure for Measure is playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford upon Avon until 25 October 2025. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White · https://deborahfrances-white.com · https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz · https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 · https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Emily Burns and Measure for Measure · https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/emily-burns · https://www.rsc.org.uk/measure-for-measure For more information about this and other episodes… · visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com · tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod · like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist · check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist · or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show · Femonomics: Using Data to Improve Women’s Lives, 6 October https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/femonomics-using-data-to-improve-womens-lives-tickets-1606840797079 · Cheltenham Book Festival with Poorna Ball, 11 October https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/deborah-frances-white · Wimbledon Book Fest with Jessica Swale, 21 October https://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/events/jessica-swale/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of The AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:48

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449. Live from the London Podcast Festival with Jessica Fostekew, Josie Naughton and Amira Nimerawi

9/22/2025
The Guilty Feminist 449. Live from the London Podcast Festival Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guests Josie Naughton and Amira Nimerawi Recorded 14 September 2025 at the London Podcast Festival. Released 22 September. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White More about Jessica Fostekew More about Josie Naughton and Choose.Love More about Amira Nimerawi For more information about this and other episodes… More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Women and Words, 21 SeptemberDirector Talk – RSC Stratford, 22 SeptemberIn Conversation with Annie Lennox, 26 September Femonomics: Using Data to Improve Women’s Lives, 6 October Cheltenham Book Festival with Poorna Ball, 11 October Wimbledon Book Fest with Jessica Swale, 21 October Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:20:52

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448. Women Against the Far Right with Jessica Fostekew, Chantelle Lunt, Samira Ali

9/15/2025
The Guilty Feminist 448. Women Against the Far Right Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guests Chantelle Lunt and Samira Ali Recorded 11 September via Riverside. Released 15 September 2025. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White More about Jessica Fostekew More about Chantelle Lunt, Samira Ali and Women Against the Far Right For more information about this and other episodes… More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:48:27

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Belonging with Yassmin Abdel-Magied and Mariam Khan

9/8/2025
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Belonging Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Yassmin Abdel-Magied and special guest Mariam Khan Recorded 17 July 2019 at King Place in London. First released 24 February 2020. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White More about Yassmin Abdel-Magied More about Mariam Khan For more information about this and other episodes… More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:11

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447. Neurodivergence and Education Policy with Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE

9/1/2025
The Guilty Feminist 447. Neurodivergence and Education Policy Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE Recorded 26 August in London. Released 1 September. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White More about Mine Conkbayir For more information about this and other episodes… More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:23

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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Three Season Retrospective with Katie Mulgrew

8/26/2025
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Katie Mulgrew Three Season Retrospective More about Deborah Frances-White More about Katie Mulgrew For more information about this and other episodes… Come to a live show The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:11:00

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Promiscuity with Sanne Søndergaard

8/25/2025
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Promiscuity Presented by Sofie Hagen and Deborah Frances-White with special guest Sanne Søndergaard Recorded 22 May 2016 at The Comedy Zoo in Copenhagen. First released 17 October 2016. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White More about Sofie Hagen More about Sanne Søndergaard For more information about this and other episodes… More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:51

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446. Inter Alia with Suzie Miller

8/18/2025
The Guilty Feminist 446. Inter Alia Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Suzie Miller Recorded 10 August at the National Theatre in London. Released 18 August. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White More about Suzie Miller and Inter Alia For more information about this and other episodes… More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Edinburgh book festival Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:00:03

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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 12 with Abigoliah Schamaun

8/16/2025
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Abigoliah Schamaun Season 3, Episode 12: “Party of One” More about Deborah Frances-White More about Abigoliah Schamaun For more information about this and other episodes… Come to a live show Edinburgh book festival Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:17:32

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Period Poverty with Jen Brister, Gemma Cairney, Amika George, Grace Campbell

8/11/2025
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Period Poverty Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jen Brister with special guests Gemma Cairney, Amika George, Grace Campbell Recorded 4 December 2017 at Kings Place in London. Originally released 11 December. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White More about Jen Brister More about Gemma Cairney More about Amika George More about Grace Campbell For more information about this and other episodes… More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Edinburgh book festival Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:48:41

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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 11 with Juno Dawson and Dylan B Jones

8/9/2025
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Juno Dawson and Dylan B Jones Season 3, Episode 11: “Forget About the Boy” More about Deborah Frances-White More about Juno and Dylan For more information about this and other episodes… Come to a live show Edinburgh book festival Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:10:58

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445. Trans Solidarity with Jess O’Thomson and Jude Guaitamacchi

8/4/2025
The Guilty Feminist 445. Trans Solidarity Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Jess O’Thomson and Jude Guaitamacchi Recorded 29 July 2025 at Tileyard Studios. Released 4 August. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White More about our guests and this campaign For more information about this and other episodes… More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Edinburgh book festival Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts or Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6130f79f1531680013afcfbd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:37

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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 10 with Emma Smith

8/2/2025
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Emma Smith Season 3, Episode 10: “Better Than Sex” More about Deborah Frances-White More about Emma Smith For more information about this and other episodes… Come to a live show Edinburgh book festival Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe The Guilty Feminist at the London Podcast Festival More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:37:14

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444. Edinburgh Previews with Bec Hill, Alice Fraser, Ria Lina and Anastasiya Ador

7/28/2025
The Guilty Feminist 444. Edinburgh Previews 2025 Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Bec Hill, Alice Fraser, Ria Lina and Anastasiya Ador Recorded 19 July 2025 at Soho Theatre. Released 28 July. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White Buy tickets to these amazing Edinburgh Fringe shows For more information about this and other episodes… More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Edinburgh book festival Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:12:50

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And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 9 with Grace Petrie

7/27/2025
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Grace Petrie Season 3, Episode 9: “Happily Ever After” More about Deborah Frances-White More about Grace Petrie For more information about this and other episodes… Come to a live show Edinburgh book festival Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:21:04

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443. Edinburgh Previews with Jess Robinson, Alison Spittle, Sikisa and Grace Petrie

7/21/2025
The Guilty Feminist 443. Edinburgh Previews 2025 Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Jess Robinson, Alison Spittle, Sikisa and Grace Petrie Recorded 18 July 2025 at Soho Theatre. Released 21 July. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White Buy tickets to these amazing Edinburgh Fringe shows For more information about this and other episodes… More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Edinburgh book festival Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:10:11

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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 8 with Lee Knight and Syrus Lowe

7/20/2025
The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Lee Knight and Syrus Lowe Season 3, Episode 8: “Happily Ever After” More about Deborah Frances-White More about Lee Knight More about Syrus Lowe For more information about this and other episodes… Come to a live show Edinburgh book festival Voices in Your Head at the Edinburgh Fringe More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:30:02