
Celebrating crushes and unrequited loves in all their intense and embarrassing glory. Margaret Cabourn-Smith chats to funny people like Sindhu Vee, Sarah Millican and Sue Perkins about the crushes they can't forget.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 112 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSociety & CultureComedy InterviewsComedy | |||

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the number
one* podcast about unrequited love.
Today's episode features the fabulous Abigoliah Schamaun who is fully
on board with the idea that Crushes Are Fun.
She has two excellent podcasts All Briti... more
Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited love (WILD APPLAUSE HERE)
Today's episode was recorded live at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival and features the awesome stand-up comic, podcaster and Last One Laughing Legend HARRIET KE... more
Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about
unrequited love (WILD APPLAUSE HERE)
Today's episode features the phenomenal stand-up comic, podcaster, writer and marathon legend JOHN "INTENSE" ROBINS.
This interview is a proper gem - full of ... more
Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith; the podcast about unrequited
love (WILD APPLAUSE HERE)
Today's episode features the glorious, larger than life, legendary character comedian, writer and performer SELINA MOSINSKI. Selina is the woman behind the leg... more
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Only just found this podcast - absolutely love it. Funny, moving, often bizarre (in the best way)
Nearly 50 and after feeling on the unfizzy side for a few years, this podcast has perked me up no end! MCS is not only a super talented writer and actor but superbly witty and sensitive interviewer. I was in tears with her when she got emotional recently because yes, the joy this work brings is important! Thank you MCS ❤️ (In case the database is still being added to, my first crushes apart from Trevor with the limp who played the tuba in band were 1) Christopher Reeve, 2) Daley Thompson, 3) Dan... more
Margaret Cabourn Smith is a very enjoyable host, and the premise always leads to some fun and light-hearted stories.
Came to this podcast late. Really enjoying catching up. Many laughs between the cringe moments.
Very good
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The show centers on intimate, often funny, crush stories and unrequited love, hosted by a warm, empathetic interviewer who guides guests through memories of first loves, dating misfires, and the blur between fantasy and reality. Across episodes, guests from the comedy and entertainment worlds share candid anecdotes, from childhood obsessions to adulthood relationships, with therapy-like prompts that encourage vulnerability, humor, and self-discovery. A standout quality is the blend of nostalgia, frankness, and humor, plus light sponsorships and pop-culture touchpoints that keep conversations lively and relatable for a broad audience.
Noteworthy aspects include a consistently warm host persona, deeply personal storytelling, and a format tha... more
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