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Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Mighty Bunny Ltd
Crushes
Relationships
Comedy
Unrequited Love
Celebrity Crushes
Love
Mental Health
Childhood Memories
Childhood Crushes
Valentine's Day
Crushed
Teenage Crushes
Childhood Experiences
Dirty Dancing
Ivan Whelan
Elizabeth Day
Feminism
Sexuality
Gilbert Blythe
Girls' School Experience

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.

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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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Abigoliah Schamaun
Stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer
Self/Various
Episode: 109. Abigoliah Schamaun
Harriet Kemsley
Comedian, guest on the episode
Harriet Kemsley (performer)
Episode: 108. Harriet Kemsley LIVE from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival
John Robins
Brilliant, multi-award-winning stand-up, podcaster and author of Thirst
Author, Podcaster
Episode: 107. John Robins
Selina Mosinski
Actress and character comedian, creator of Charity Shop Sue
Charity Shop Sue (character)
Episode: 106. Selina Mosinski
Amy Matthews
Comedian and podcaster
Episode: 105. Amy Matthews
Frog Stone
Writer-performer, guest on the episode
Emmerdale actor/performer
Episode: 104. Frog Stone
Jake Bhardwaj
Comedy creator, writer, performer and quiz master
Not Another Quiz Night
Episode: 103. Jake Bhardwaj
Daisy Doris May
Phenomenally talented character comedian
Independent/Comedy
Episode: 102. Daisy Doris May
Fatiha El-Ghorri
Hilarious comedian known for her incredible performance on Taskmaster.
Episode: 101. Fatiha El-Ghorri

Host

Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Host of Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 810 ratings
  • Wonderful podcast !

    Only just found this podcast - absolutely love it. Funny, moving, often bizarre (in the best way)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steelstompel
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Thanks for the fizz!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBMamaMat
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Margaret Cabourn Smith is a very enjoyable host, and the premise always leads to some fun and light-hearted stories.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Danjaman
    4 months ago
  • Lots of fun surprises

    Came to this podcast late. Really enjoying catching up. Many laughs between the cringe moments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holly Budd
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Good

    Very good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dddrrrrtty uh dfhoub
    Australia8 months ago

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Host comes across as warm, witty, and deeply validating of guests' crush stories.
Humor and empathy are consistently balanced, making heavy topics approachable.
Guests bring engaging, personal narratives that feel both relatable and empowering.

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109. Abigoliah Schamaun
Q: How did your experience with crushes evolve when you grew up and started dating seriously?
Crushes continued to exist but became easier to contextualize within a healthy relationship, often adding a playful, retrospective lens on past feelings while appreciating long-term partners.
109. Abigoliah Schamaun
Q: Have you ever had this happen, meeting someone you had a crush on who turned out to be a real person you admired?
Yes, there have been moments where meeting a crush in real life was surprising and delightful, sometimes making the crush feel more attainable and human, and other times clarifying boundaries when the person wasn't interested.
102. Daisy Doris May
Q: How have your crushes evolved over time and influenced your life choices?
They shifted from impulsive, public pursuits in adolescence to more nuanced, admiration-based feelings that inform relationships, parenting perspectives, and even career decisions, including collaborations and creative expressions.
98. Amy Annette
Q: Did you have a crush on Nish before you got together?
Yeah, long term.
98. Amy Annette
Q: What's wrong with you?
That's the question is. Yeah, yeah, yeah. And thank you for just being so direct with me. I love it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith

What is Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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4. Selina Mosinski
5. Amy Matthews
6. Frog Stone
7. Jake Bhardwaj
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