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Simon Mayo's Confessions

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Hilarious revelations from a new generation of sinners, willing to share their secrets in search of forgiveness with Father Simon and the Confessional Collective. Expect tales of greed, debauchery, deception, and honest mistakes including those confessions we could never broadcast on Greatest Hits Radio.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes119Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Step into the confessional with Simon Mayo and the Collective for a week of stains, spirits and seriously questionable decisions

First up, a gem from the crypt: Soviet-era Ukraine, super-strength homemade vodka, and a flock of geese who get so hamm... more

Landing in your inbox on Good Friday (or whenever you’re brave enough to press play), Simon Mayo and the Confessions Collective are back with Parish Notice Board gossip, five-star reviews, and a Not For Broadcast pile that should probably come with p... more

Step into the confessional with Simon Mayo, Sister Suzi, Sister Holly and Brother Matthew for another round of sins, five-star reviews, parish noticeboard gossip… and the dreaded Not For Broadcast pile.

First, Tony’s half-term Lanzarote breakfast go... more

Step into the confessional with Simon Mayo and the Confessions Collective for another week of packed confessions.

First up Adam relives the three-channel era and, in a strop over Corrie, does the unthinkable… and plunges an entire village into a to... more

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Recent Guests

Mr. C
The confessor signing as Mr. C, Greenland-based trainee engineer
Episode: Libra and my name is charles & other tales
Mr Bartholomew Blackbeard
Sailor who confesses to drunken misadventures
Episode: Wired for sound & other tales
Gorgeous George
Gave an amusing confession involving a dental mishap and a DIY tooth fix.
Episode: Wired for sound & other tales
Ricky Ross
Lead singer of Deacon Blue
Episode: Abra-abra-cadabra & other tales
Mr. Burton
Shares a humorous confession about pretending to be a doctor during his wife's Caesarian.
Episode: Doctor, doctor give me the news & other tales
Crazy Bird Lady
An avid bird watcher who shares an embarrassing confession about an incident in the woods.
Episode: We’re going where the sun shines brightly & other tales
Marine David
Confesses about a mix-up regarding shared bills with housemates after university.
Episode: We’re going where the sun shines brightly & other tales
Deb and Al
A couple who share a hilarious confession about a drunken holiday experience in Cuba.
Episode: We’re going where the sun shines brightly & other tales
Travis Arbuthnot
Electronics engineer and former intelligence agency employee
Episode: Living by numbers & other tales

Host

Simon Mayo
Host of Simon Mayo's Confessions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Matt for President

    Matt for President, he has got the diatribe of untruths down to a tee, just like DJT!! Also his moral compass is just as skewed!

    Thank god for the fact checking squad of Holly, Simon, and Suzi to bring a sense of normality to the proceedings.

    I love to listen to this podcast whilst on long dog walks, no Cluedo here, trying not to look like the village idiot laughing to myself.

    This must be the number one podcast for dog walkers and Cluedo specialists alike. Makes the weekend more special list... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daveupdave
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • 5 multidimensional stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    No other podcast makes me laugh out loud, in stitches at Matts convoluted reasons to forgive! The righteous sisters Holly and Susie much needed to balance the scales and Father Simons explaining the pronunciation of Agincourt very 🤣

    May this podcast last forever!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Seniorsog
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Listened since the 80s

    I thought it was time I sent in my 5* review! I have followed the confessions in all their incarnations since the start! Got the books and even went to a recording of the TV show back in the day. I crowned it all a couple of years ago by getting my very own confession read out. (Exchange student in Germany living with the lovely German couple!) If you want a podcast to make you feel better about yourself and have a really good laugh then this is the one for you. Simon, Matt, Holly and Suzie you ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LinaM20
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • 5-Star Fun From the Tat Cupboard

    A great source of fun and entertainment as the Father Simon and the team hear the broadcast confessions of 4 celebrants and a few nearly-confessions that won’t make it onto broadcast radio. Great to hear this in Germany after first listening in the UK (in 89?) It’s great binge listening every now and then as well as the regular scheduled uploads on Friday. Different times, circle of life, the system, remarkable voice skills and precise and somewhat less forgiving production; it’s all there as fo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morepowerigor
    Germany19 days ago
  • Happy Days

    So happy my favourite podcast is back! The triumphant trio returning to the waves genuinely brightens my day.

    I missed it so much I started recommending it to anyone who would listen.

    Thanks for the laughs and I hope you enjoy my confession submission!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SanSan 1
    United Kingdoma month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows appreciate the long-running chemistry and humor from the team.
Listeners love the forgiving, playful tone and banter.
Engaging hosts deliver sharp wit and warmth.
Consistent, relatable confessions with strong character dynamics.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#136
United Kingdom/Comedy

Talking Points

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One night in Bangkok & other tales
Q: How did the listeners react to the confessions?
Some were sympathetic to the stories, while others felt that the wrongdoings were too disrespectful to be forgiven.
One night in Bangkok & other tales
Q: So, do you think you would have been forgiven for this sort of confusion?
No, I'm not forgiving at all.
Crying in the chapel & other tales
Q: Why did you decide to dress up in a gorilla suit for your proposal?
He thought it would be a funny and unique way to propose and create a memorable event.
Crying in the chapel & other tales
Q: What was your immediate thought when your girlfriend told you she was pregnant?
He immediately thought to celebrate by going to the pub with friends.
Walk this way, talk this way & other tales
Q: Should Jane forgive her friends for laughing at her mishap?
She feels they should have warned her, but ultimately it was out of kindness and she understands the hilarity of the situation.

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1. Mr. C
2. Mr Bartholomew Blackbeard
3. Gorgeous George
4. Ricky Ross
5. Mr. Burton
6. Crazy Bird Lady
7. Marine David
8. Deb and Al

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