Best Cabourn Podcasts (2024)

1
62. Jess Robinson 51:35

8d ago51:35

51:35

This week my guest is the incredible comedian/impressionist/actor/writer JESS ROBINSON. This recording was so much fun - I love her. We cover a lot of important ground in the episode, including the hot button topic of developing a massive crush on someone while you're in a panto together and what to do if you fall in love with a fictional detective…

1
61. Beth Morrey 1:01:07

22d ago1:01:07

1:01:07

We cover some absolute classic crushes in this episode. Not just the horror that is the made up boyfriend (we've all done it, right? Just me?) but the strange allure of a good, albeit dead and murderous, vampire. I think that one is more widespread than people let on. And I know that one definitely isn't just me, as today's guest Beth Morrey shares…

1
60. Jonny Donahoe 1:01:11

1M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Another episode from Machynlleth and A SECOND MAN ON THE TROT as I talk to the lovely Jonny Donahoe (Jonny and the Baptists) about unresolved friend-crushes and abandoning your team (or not). Plus you get the immersive audio experience of a Sunday morning in central Machynlleth - church bells, the lot. If you want to get in touch - email us: crushe…

1
59. Henry Paker (Live at Mach) 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

We're Live from MachFest this week with comedian, writer, illustrator and Bean: Henry Paker! (Three Bean Salad, Kay's Anatomy) Henry tells me all about his psychosexual awakening, matrons with sturdy calves (quite a lot about sturdy calves, actually) and a publican's response to his first snog in a booth in a pub near the National Gallery. It's a b…

1
58. Nikita Lalwani 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Dive into the depths of youthful infatuation with this week's episode featuring the incomparable Nikita Lalwani! Nikita is a Booker nominated novelist and screenwriter, but we talk about all sorts of nonsense despite that. From trying to win the heart of the chess geeks with brain power, to psychically revisiting crushes years later to mine stories…

1
57. Lucia Keskin 56:47

3M ago56:47

56:47

I really feel like I met my twin in today's episode. Lucia Keskin (aka, @ChiwithaC wherever you find your social medias) of the brilliant sitcom Things You Should Have Done, chats with me about her formative crushes, including Roni Mitchell and Kristin Chenowith. And who doesn't love a Broadway chanteuse-y. As always, if you want to find the show o…

1
56. Helen Lederer 1:04:47

3M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

I get to interview someone I have been a fan of for years and years today - the brilliant and iconic Helen Lederer (Ledgenderer more like. It's going to catch on). I found the clip of her on Wogan that I mention in the intro. To make it even more enthralling, it's a real pleasure to see how confused Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan are by the whole …

1
55. Kimberley Nixon 1:07:33

4M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

A brilliant episode this week with the hilarious BAFTA-winning actress Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat, Cranford, Agatha Christie's Marple) The automatically AI-generated show notes for this ep included the phrase '(Kim) discusses her rich fantasy life and how she can play out multiple scenarios in her head', but let's be honest: that barely scratches …

1
54. Elizabeth Day 1:06:58

4M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

This week's guest is the amazing Elizabeth Day (How To Fail podcast and author of Friendaholic) who joins me in poring over her many and varied crushes - from a teenage Peter Phillips to Gilbert Blythe from Anne of Green Gables - as well as the time she brought a dead bat into school. It was such a funny chat - I loved spending an hour in her compa…

1
S5 Ep76: FUNNY DAD SPECIAL with Jody Kamali - 58:11

4M ago58:11

58:11

FUNNY DAD SPECIAL TWO Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Bristolian born comedian, famed Terry the odd job man, Leicester Comedy Award nominee and dad of two Jody Kamali. They fly around all the topics from childish jealousy ,New York, how being a working class comic has effected our progression and how Best in Class really woke us up…

1
53. Lou Sanders 52:12

4M ago52:12

52:12

It's a glorious one this week from Cuddle Club's own Lou Sanders! Pin back your ears for tales of chasing boys down in parks, hosting parties to impress boys, and why she'd give it all up for the romantic allure of a cosy retirement with Keanu Reeves. One. Not. To. Miss. As always, if you want to find us, we are crushedbymcs.substack.com - you can …

1
52. Valentine's Special with Isy Suttie 1:03:26

5M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Now, I'm not a fan of the most romantic day of the year TM. In fact I like it so little that I banned celebrating it when I got together with my now husband and 21 years later, we have yet to eat an overpriced meal in mid-February. So, for a treat this week Isy Suttie and I sat down to discuss V-Day - the highs, the lows, and why it might have been…

1
S5 Ep75: FUNNY DAD SPECIAL with Erik Pohl 46:13

5M ago46:13

46:13

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley chat to Australian comic and Bill Murray ( Angel) resident mc, single dad of two Erik Pohl . They cover so many topics from being the only dad on the wats app , why no one comes up to you at baby groups, How Gemma did her best not to make friends at baby groups, single dad life and myth busting , and one of the be…

1
51. Sarah Hadland 1:04:11

5M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

I think you are going to enjoy this episode. My guest is the wonderful Sarah Hadland (who you'll probably know from Miranda, and The Job Lot and Quantum of Solace). She is wonderfully indiscreet about her early crushes/kidnapping attempts (depending on what side of the curtain you were on); and about briefly meeting some of her more famous crushes …

1
50. Best of 2023 37:49

6M ago37:49

37:49

Just squeezing in to January, it's our Best Bits 2023. It was such a blast listening back to the interviews we've had over the last year. It honestly made me want to go back and revisit all of these conversations again in full. So, I hope you enjoy this short dip back into the past. From Alison Spittle, explaining the huge part Morrissey played in …

1
49. Athena Kugblenu 54:35

6M ago54:35

54:35

My guest this week is the easily embarrassed Athena Kugblenu, talking about her teen crushes. We dredge our memories for long forgotten 90s boy bands, ponder when an older man is too old and decide whether our allegiance was to George Clooney or Goran Višnjić in the great E.R. Crush Wars of 1999. It's a fantastic episode - not least because Athena …

1
S5 Ep74: Lets get Vulnerable on the Socials with Sarah Cawood 49:58

6M ago49:58

49:58

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley our so excited to be joined by 90's icon, mum of two, pocket rocket Sarah Cawood ( Live and Kicking, Girlie Show, Top of the pops ). If you don't follow Cawood on Instagram where she's abit of a social legend you might wonder what she's been up to ?so kick off your Uggs and have a dive with us into Sarah's world- …

1
48. Kerry Howard 1:08:22

6M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Happy New Year Crushos! This episode is a great one to kick us off - in fact it might be my favourite ever episode. Is that disloyal to all the other episodes? I don't know. It's how I feel now. It features the glorious Kerry Howard on starting slow, and ending up a female incel - taking in scenic stops at how best an 8 year old can compliment a gi…

1
47. Barunka O'Shaughnessy 1:01:34

7M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Hi all, this week's show features someone I have known for more than 20 years - writer and performer Barunka O'Shaughnessy, as I think you'll be able to tell from the level of giggling. Barunka has a list of credits as long as your arm, including Motherland, Up the Women and Hunderby. But by the end of this episode you'll know her best as a woman w…

1
S5 Ep73: Cocks, Churches and Christmas - Sarah Bowles 52:19

7M ago52:19

52:19

Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by Comedian Producer and single mum of three Sarah Bowles ( Funny Women Industry award winner, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award Co founder) In this episode Hatty gives us a update on the change in her personal life, getting through Christmas if this year looks *different for you ! Bowels talks about her marriage break up , si…

1
46. David Reed 1:05:32

7M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

My guest this week is actor and Penny Dreadful - David Reed. I love his attitude to crushes - and indeed, his attitude to this conversation. He said afterwards "sorry if I didn't answer all your questions, I had a lot of things I wanted to get off my chest", and I think this is one of those episodes that really digs in to the the loneliness and lon…

1
45. Holly Burn 54:26

8M ago54:26

54:26

Holly Burn is my wonderful guest this week, and it's one of my giggliest episodes. You may not know Holly - but she's one of my favourite people. Really open and honest, and this conversation is honestly incredible. We mainly talk about one of her earliest crushes on her friend's brother, and it all gets a bit deep and therapeutic. And very, very f…

1
Ep 141: Dolly Alderton 39:12

8M ago39:12

39:12

It's the last episode of the series and we're going out in excellent style with the truly excellent Dolly Alderton. Buy Dolly's book Good Material here Follow Dolly on Instagram: @dollyalderton Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-off donation at https://supporter.…

1
44. Megan Ganz 59:29

8M ago59:29

59:29

Megan Ganz, the amazing writer whose work includes Community and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia (and co-host of The Always Sunny Podcast) is my guest this week, as we swap stories about crushes real and fictional, and politely mark our territory with regards to Hugh Laurie. He's mine, back off buster. Expect teenage angst aplenty, alongside 90s …

1
Ep 140: Margaret Cabourn-Smith 39:32

8M ago39:32

39:32

Writer, actor, podcaster and all round lovely lass Margaret Cabourn-Smith is this week's guest. Listen to Margaret's podcast Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-off donation at https://supporter.aca…

1
S5 Ep72: Be careful... with Brona C Titley 48:53

8M ago48:53

48:53

APOLOGIES WE TOOK A SHORT BREAK DUE TO PERSONAL LIFE SH*T - MORE ON THAT LATER Irish comedy writer, actor and mother Brona C Titley Joins Hatty and Gemma.( The Outlaws, Motherland, Buffering for ITV, Spitting Image) She once said on Twitter / X that after 12 years of marriage her and her wife have achieved perfect synchronisation by farting at exac…

1
Ep 139: Richard Wiseman 30:31

8M ago30:31

30:31

It's an honour to welcome this week's guest to the cuddle crew - it's psychologist, author, magician and podcaster, Richard Wiseman. Listen to Richard's podcast Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Richard on Twitter @RichardWiseman Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle C…

1
43. Sarah Millican 56:56

9M ago56:56

56:56

I'm so excited to share this episode. I've been looking forward to putting it out since we recorded it with lovely, lovely Sarah Millican at the Leicester Square Theatre in July. In a cupboard, in case you thought podcasting was always glamorous. Sarah was in town recording RHLSTP with Richard Herring, so I managed to catch up with her backstage to…

1
Ep 138: Laura Smyth 28:48

9M ago28:48

28:48

Loulie is joined this week by Live at the Apollo star and all round wonderful person - it's comedian Laura Smyth. Laura is touring the UK in 2024 with Living My Best Life and her BBC Radio 4 Special ‘I Don’t Know What To Say’ is available from 8th November. More info at laurasmyth.com Follow Laura on Twitter and Instagram: @thatlaurasmyth Follow Cu…

1
Ep 137: Celya AB 28:52

9M ago28:52

28:52

This week's guest is a self-professed cuddle-lover, it's the brilliant stand up - Celya AB. Follow Celya on Instagram @abcelya Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/cuddleclub Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. …

1
42. Anna Richardson 1:01:15

9M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

This week, Margaret Cabourn-Smith steps into the world of unrequited infatuation with the delightfully frank Anna Richardson, host of Channel 4's "Naked Attraction." Anna reveals her formative crushes and the candid tales behind them, from memorable encounters with Tom Cruise to playful - if unsuccessful - flirtations with Mick Hucknall and the all…

1
Ep 136: Daisy Buchanan 30:45

9M ago30:45

30:45

Joining Loulie this week is a woman with a healthy appreciation for the Margate Lido sign, it's author and podcaster Daisy Buchanan. See Daisy and Lou in conversation on Saturday 21 October 2023 at the Margate Bookie Festival. For tickets and information head to margatebookie.com. Follow Daisy on Twitter @Notrollergirl and Instagram @thedaisybee Fo…

1
Ep 135: Tiff Stevenson 32:11

9M ago32:11

32:11

The brilliant comedian, actor and podcaster Tiff Stevenson joins Lou for a cuddle this week. Follow Tiff on Twitter @tiffstevenson and Instagram @tiffstevensoncomic Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/cuddleclub Recorded…

1
41. Caitlin Moran & Sali Hughes 1:20:26

10M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

It's a bumper episode today - true tales of lust and heartbreak from the fabulous Caitlin Moran and Sali Hughes, sharing anecdotes as only best mates can. This episode is a romp through their lives in crush form, from Hip Hop Dads, to toilet graffiti. Thanks for listening! love you! Margaret xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

1
Ep 134: Mathew Baynton 41:55

10M ago41:55

41:55

This week on Cuddle Club Loulie is joined by star of Ghosts and Horrible Histories Mathew Baynton. Follow Mathew on Twitter: @realmatbaynton GHOSTS: The Button House Archives is out on Oct 26 and is available to pre-order now Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-of…

1
Ep 133: Emma Gannon 31:09

10M ago31:09

31:09

Lou's really done her research this week and dropping in to chat is the writer, broadcaster and podcaster Emma Gannon. Follow Emma on Twitter: @emmagannon and Instagram: @emmagannonuk Buy Emma's new book The Success Myth here. Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-o…

1
40. Kiell Smith-Bynoe 52:46

10M ago52:46

52:46

Hello! In this episode, I talk to Ghosts' Kiell Smith-Bynoe about his crushes and unrequited loves. From a primary school wedding, to dating his parents' best friend's daughter, and falling in love with the prettiest girl on the bus - it's a funny, silly, set of stories. Do come over and say hello on Substack if you haven't - we post there infreque…

1
Ep 132: Alexandra Haddow 29:01

10M ago29:01

29:01

Joining Lou for a cuddle this week is music nerd, comedian and writer Alexandra Haddow. Follow Alex on Twitter @MissAHaddow and Instagram @alexandrahaddow Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/cuddleclub Recorded by Aniya …

1
Ep 131: Paul F. Tompkins 35:15

10M ago35:15

35:15

US stand-up, improviser and podcast Paul F. Tompkins – star of Bojack Horseman and Mr Show – joins Lou down the line from sunny LA this week. Follow Paul on Twitter and Instagram: @PFTompkins And see Paul’s website for details of upcoming shows paulftompkins.com Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club…

1
39. Sindhu Vee and Deborah Frances White 1:18:18

11M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

Hot off the editing desk, here is a very special episode recorded at the Soho Theatre in last month. A glorious mash up of Crushed and The Guilty Feminist, with one of my favourite stand ups, Sindhu Vee, and one of my first ever guests, the glorious Deborah Frances White. Expect indiscretion galore, plenty of embarrassment and more than a little sm…

1
Ep 130: Sally Phillips 29:36

11M ago29:36

29:36

This week Lou's new friend Sally Phillips - star of Alan Partridge, Jam and Jerusalem, Taskmaster and Veep - joins Cuddle Club. Follow Sally on Twitter: @sallyephillips and Instagram: @sallysmack Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-off donation at https://supporte…

1
Ep 129: Lou Taylor 31:00

11M ago31:00

31:00

It's a Lou double bill this week as Loulie is joined by comedian and 90s culture aficionado, Lou Taylor. Follow Lou on Twitter and Instagram: @loutaylortrash Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/cuddleclub Recorded and ed…

1
38. Tatty MacLeod 52:39

11M ago52:39

52:39

Tatty MacLeod joins Margaret to talk about crushes and unrequited love. We talk about the procrastination crush; how a cute guy in a library can improve your mood; and why French and English women approach crushes very differently. We've just announced our guests for the London Podcast Festival - Caitlin Moran and Sali Hughes. Do not miss it, it's …

1
Ep 128: Nick Mohammed 41:25

11M ago41:25

41:25

This week's guest is the very best (and worst) comedian, actor, writer and completely magic - Nick Mohammed aka Mr. Swallow. Follow Nick on Twitter: @nickmohammed and Instagram: @nickmohammedy Nick Mohammed brings The Very Best and Worst of Mr. Swallow to London’s Duke of York's Theatre from 5-9 September. Buy tickets here. Follow Cuddle Club on Tw…

1
Cuddle Club x RHLSTP: Audible Comedy Club 27:46

11M ago27:46

27:46

Rich and his old FUBAR colleague Lou Sanders team up to promote some of the great comedy content available on Audible. They pick out their favourite shows from the roster, Educating Daisy with Daisy May Cooper and French and Saunders: Titting About, as well as wild-card From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast. Find out what Richard really th…

1
Ep 127: Esther Manito 37:50

11M ago37:50

37:50

The brilliant Esther Manito - comedian and proud rabbit owner - is this week's guest. Follow Esther on Twitter: @esther_manito and Instagram: @esthermanito Get tickets for Esther's show Hell Hath No Fury here. Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-off donation at ht…

1
S3 Ep72: "I don't want to know about pokemon"- with Margaret Cabourn-Smith 45:57

11M ago45:57

45:57

Hatty and Gemma are joined by FM favourite Comedy Actress Margaret Cabourn-Smith ( Mirander, Catastrophe, Motherland, Buffering ) host of hit podcast Crushed and mum of two to chat about feigning interest in your kids past times. Gemma lets off steam about the theft of her kettle and Margaret reveals who her new mega-famous best friend will be.... …

1
37. Rosie Holt 49:13

11M ago49:13

49:13

It's an Edinburgh special with Non-Censored's Rosie Holt making time to talk to me before she heads to the festival. It's the most wonderful time of the year - I met some of my favourite crushes, and one of my favourite husbands in Edinburgh, after all. Rosie's Crush journey is full of lovely moments - from the Guardian reading, sarcastic boy in th…

1
Ep 126: Nick Helm 30:01

12M ago30:01

30:01

Comedian, actor, writer and musician Nick Helm is this week's guest! Follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram: @TheNickHelm Get tickets for Nick's show Hot 'N' Heavy here. Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Want to support Cuddle Club to make more episodes? Make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/cuddleclub Recor…

1
Ep 125: Blake Harrison 32:44

12M ago32:44

32:44

This week's Cuddle Clubber is Inbetweeners and World on Fire star - it's actor, podcaster and MMA enthusiast, Blake Harrison. Catch Blake in the new series of World of Fire, available to watch on BBC iPlayer now. Follow Blake on Twitter @blakeharrison23 and Instagram @blakeharrisonreal Follow Cuddle Club on Twitter and Instagram: @CuddleClubPod Wan…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Cabourn Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide