Best Bah Humbug Podcasts (2024)

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Hodgepodge and a Smear Campaign 45:18

3h ago45:18

45:18

I talk about what happens when you distance yourself……the smear campaign. It is hurtful, but you can get through it. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165736933586382/?ref=sha…

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The Presidential Debate (My Swings Better Than Yours) 48:48

22d ago48:48

48:48

From across the great pond, we took a look at the recent Presidential debate, Biden versus Trump and the media comment that followed. Whilst Biden stumbled over some of his replies, Trump continued with his usual routine "I'm the greatest", "My golf swing's better than yours" and "All the migrants crossing the southern border are murderers, nutters…

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ELECTION DEAD AHEAD - Part 2 39:51

26d ago39:51

39:51

With barely a week to go before Britain decides on their next government, the Conservatives are caught in a betting scandal. A number of aides, candidates and also some Police officers had allegedly placed bets on what day the election was to be held having gained inside information. Nigel Farage, leader of 'Reform' re-iterates his support for Trum…

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S & M On The Sofa - Talking Drag And Singing On The Club Circuit 32:25

20d ago32:25

32:25

Matt reveals why he wouldn't consider doing drag shows in the future and Simon reminisces touring working men's clubs as a singer, it wasn't glamorous for sure!

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S & M On The Sofa - Episode 1 38:20

1M ago38:20

38:20

I quite like a Sunday afternoon lounging on the sofa, chilling and talking rubbish, especially if the weather's lousy! This week we're talking about our various performing exploits, whether as a stripper or a drag act, or appearing on one of the myriad of TV property programmes! Stories of times past and our 15 minutes of something, but definitely …

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Election Dead Ahead 38:30

1M ago38:30

38:30

Two weeks into the UK battle for number 10 Downing Street! Finally, it's time for the great British public to cast their vote! So, what of the campaign so far, who are the runners and riders and who will fall at the final hurdle? Will it be a goodbye for the Prime Minister Sunak and a hello for Labour and will the Green Party win a second seat? We …

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Please Believe Me 36:29

2M ago36:29

36:29

I talk about the reasons why people don’t believe that your mom was abusive. It’s very hurtful when your friends and family don’t believe you, but it was set up that way by the narcissist. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private …

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Mother’s Day 2024 28:37

2M ago28:37

28:37

Mother’s Day is a very difficult day for us, listen and get some tips on hope to make it easier. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165736933586382/?ref=share_group_link #narci…

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It’s cPTSD not PTSD 46:07

4M ago46:07

46:07

There’s difference between cPTSD and PTSD, we have cPTSD. Listen to find out the difference. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165736933586382/?ref=share_group_link #narcissis…

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Overt, Covert and Gray Rock 39:54

5M ago39:54

39:54

I talk about the differences between an overt and covert narcissist. Is gray rock a good idea, does it always work? Listen to find out. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/116573…

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She’s Dead, Now What? 42:09

5M ago42:09

42:09

What feelings will you feel after your mother does? The answer is complicated, of course because we are all individuals. But some things will be the same for all of us. Yes, relief will be one of those feelings but the others may surprise you. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/en…

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It’s All About Grief 44:48

5M ago44:48

44:48

Are you feeling grief? We all do at times, it’s normal and give yourself some grace. Also, find out what’s going on with me. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165736933586382/…

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BIDEN VERSUS TRUMP? And We Think We've Got It Bad! 34:42

6M ago34:42

34:42

It's the beginning of a long election year in the USA, but will either of the main contenders even make it to polling day? Will Satsuma man Trump be languishing in a federal prison? will Biden remember where he lives and who is wife is? An election looms in England also and believe me the choice isn't great here either. A governing party who's only…

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YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU, they, them whoever! 49:13

6M ago49:13

49:13

Suffering with a bad back, Simon is joined by Matt, as The Randal Report' moves to the bedroom to discuss the prospects of National Service and a Citizens Army in the face of the growing threat of war! Yeah right! Discuss?

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The Holdover 43:18

6M ago43:18

43:18

It's not often that you see a Christmas film with Oscar buzz, nor one that the studio for some reason decide to release in the second half of January. Yet here we are, with the excellent cast and crew of The Holdovers. The reunion of Sideways' director and Star, Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti respectively, sees them tackle the story of a depress…

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What's In Store For 2024? 44:14

7M ago44:14

44:14

Now that 2023 is done, we follow on from our Christmas episode with a look back at the year and consider what might be in store for us all in 2024. Just two slightly grumpy and cynical seniors, pontificating? Possibly! Or is it just an opportunity to vent some frustration?

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Pop Culture: with Helen O’Hara 21:45

7M ago21:45

21:45

SHOW BLURB Welcome to Pop Culture, the podcast that puts soft drinks at the top of the menu. Helen O'Hara and Kat Brown are arts journalists who don’t drink: Helen's a life-long teetotaller, and Kat is four years sober. Join us as we explore the culture lifting soft drinks out of the dark ages, hear from guests about their favourite non-booze optio…

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There's Something In The Barn 58:32

7M ago58:32

58:32

Folklore: not just a Taylor Swift album. In this Norway-set horror / comedy, an enraged barn elf just ruins a family Christmas in revenge for being fed fish instead of cookies. It may be a relatable beef, but it's taken to extremes in a sort of Gremlins-esque romp through Norwegian folklore. Director Magnus Martens joins us to talk about the levels…

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Silent Night 35:28

7M ago35:28

35:28

John Woo is back, and he's brought a Christmas movie: now that's the kind of present we like to see under the tree. Or is it? To discuss this new Christmas-set tale of revenge and voicelessness starring Joel Kinnaman, your host Helen O'Hara (@HelenLOHara) is joined by Amon Warmann (@AmonWarmann) to delve into questions of action, representation and…

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Bah Humbug is Okay 27:04

7M ago27:04

27:04

Not feeling the holidays this year? That’s okay you don’t have to. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165736933586382/?ref=share_group_link #narcissists #narcissisticmothers #t…

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Hannah Waddingham 36:24

8M ago36:24

36:24

Apple TV's big Christmas extravaganza this year is a showcase for the multi talented Hannah Waddingham, the star of Ted Lasso who is also a classically trained opera singer and Broadway star. As she gathers celebrity friends and family for an evening of Christmassy fun, Charlotte Harrison (@sometimescharlotte) joins me to talk variety shows, musica…

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Wonka 47:31

8M ago47:31

47:31

Is it a Christmas film? Technically maybe not. But then again, yes, utterly. Paul King's follow-up to Paddington 2 is a musical, an ode to the power of chocolate and one of the most delightful films of the year, and in this episode Helen is joined by The Independent's film critic Clarisse Loughrey (@ClarisseLoughrey on Twitter) to discuss how Wonka…

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Merry Little Batman 40:21

8M ago40:21

40:21

It's Christmas Eve at Wayne Manor, and little Damian Wayne is home alone. WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Well, this animated caper suggests quite a lot might happen, and our young hero is going to have to extend every bit of his efforts to saving Christmas for the whole of Gotham. It's a madcap adventure, and joining your host, Helen O'Hara (@HelenLOHara) in…

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The Meaning Of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! 33:52

8M ago33:52

33:52

Its the Return of 'The Randal Report' co-hosted by my fabulous husband Matt! A seasonal edition, as an opener, with our bug-bears on Christmas shoppers and a re-write of the nativity, just for fun!

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Genie 55:53

8M ago55:53

55:53

Bad news: you've lost your job and your wife and daughter have left you. Good news: you just rubbed a random antique and a genie popped out. That's the premise of the new film Genie, starring Paapa Esiedu and Melissa McCarthy and based on a Richard Curtis TV film of 1991. We spoke to director Sam Boyd all about directing this new version of the sto…

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Candy Cane Lane 44:49

8M ago44:49

44:49

You know the one about the dyslexic who sold his soul to Satan? Well, imagine that but it's a family comedy starring Eddie Murphy and instead of Satan it's a rogue Christmas elf. We have an exclusive interview with director Reginald Hudlin and screenwriter Kelly Younger to find out more about how it all came together. Then join your host, Helen O'H…

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Your Christmas or Mine 2 56:59

8M ago56:59

56:59

How can the same s**t happen to the same couple twice, as John McClane might ask? Well, it's a bigger and weirder mix-up of Christmas plans in this British comedy, the sequel to last year's Your Christmas Or Mine. We're once again joined by stars Asa Butterfield and Cora Kirk to talk about everything that went into making this Alpine adventure, and…

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Chronic Illnesses 31:29

8M ago31:29

31:29

Do you have a chronic illness or an autoimmune disorder? You are not alone, we all have them because of our constant state of fight or flight. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups…

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Santa Claus The Movie 1:00:07

8M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

It was a famous flop, but the big-budget magic of Santa Claus: The Movie - just re-released in cinemas in a new 4K format - still has a lot to offer. That's especially true for today's guest, comedian and author Marc Burrows (@20thCenturyMarc), who joins your host Helen O'Hara (@HelenLOHara) to talk animatronic reindeer, Mrs Claus-related trauma an…

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It’s a Wonderful Knife 39:47

8M ago39:47

39:47

It's a spectacular pun, based on the best Christmas Film Of All Time (TM), but now with added slasher action. This Christmas horror isn't for the faint of heart, but definitely has lots of red in it, a small-town where everyone has lessons to learn about the holiday spirit, and even a bit of romance. What's not to love? Your host, Helen O'Hara (@He…

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20 Years of Tokyo Godfathers, Love Actually, Elf, and Bad Santa 48:00

8M ago48:00

48:00

It's 20 years since perhaps the best year for Christmas movies, the 2003 binge that gave us Love Actually, Elf and Bad Santa. But it also gave us one other Christmas classic, less well-known but at least as good. Your host, Helen O'Hara (@HelenLOHara), sits down with Jake Cunningham and Michael Leader of @Ghiblioteque to discuss Satoshi Kon's extra…

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Let’s Get Revenge 40:38

8M ago40:38

40:38

What should you do when you want revenge on the narcissist? The answer may be surprising. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165736933586382/?ref=share_group_link #narcissists …

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Thanksgiving 23:02

8M ago23:02

23:02

What do you do at Thanksgiving? Listen and find out your options. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165736933586382/?ref=share_group_link #narcissists #narcissisticmothers #to…

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Is Your Life Literally Messy? 35:23

9M ago35:23

35:23

I talk about how messy I am, I mean literally my house is a mess. I talk about the reasons we might be messy or a perfectionist. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165736933586…

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Covert Traits and an Update 40:26

9M ago40:26

40:26

Some traits you may not have noticed that your narcissist possesses. Also, I give a little update on my absence. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165736933586382/?ref=share_g…

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Bad Attachments 41:17

10M ago41:17

41:17

This episode is how we have different attachment styles and how it affects our relationships. Watch Kris Godinez on YouTube @krisgodinez Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmoms993 Email me at enmoms99@gmail.com Join my private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/11657…

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