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The Guilty Feminist

Deborah Frances-White
Feminism
And Just Like That
Comedy
Gaza
Sex and the City
Abortion Rights
Mental Health
Christian Nationalism
Women’s Rights
Women's Rights
Activism
Women Empowerment
Gender Equality
Body Image
Misogyny
Reproductive Rights
Social Media
Trans Rights
Motherhood
Palestine

Ever felt like you should be better at feminism? Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests for this comedy podcast, recorded in front of a live audience. Each week they discuss our noble goals as 21st century feminists and the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them. Deborah Frances-White is the 2016 Writers' Guild Award Winner for Best Radio Comedy for her hit BBC Radio 4 series... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes740Founded10 years ago
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The Guilty Feminist 485. Waterstone’s Book Club: Bimbo

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with very special guest Ashley James.

Recorded 14 April 2026 at Waterstone’s Picadilly. Released 1 June.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

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The Guilty Feminist 484. Girls’ Rights Are Human Rights

Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guests Claire Mahon and Julia Rowland

Recorded 14 May 2026 at the Museum of Comedy in London. Released 25 May.

The Guilty... more

The Guilty Feminist 484. Girls’ Rights Are Human Rights

Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guests Claire Mahon and Julia Rowland

Recorded 14 May 2026 at the Museum of Comedy in London. Released 25 May.

The Guilty... more

The Guilty Feminist 483. Bonus

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Lucia Osborne-Crowley from The Nerve

Recorded 13 May 2026 via Riverside. Released 18 May.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

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Julia Rowland
Special guest
Episode: 484. Girls’ Rights Are Human Rights with Jessica Fostekew and special guests Claire Mahon and Julia Rowland - part one
Claire Mahon
Special guest
Episode: 484. Girls’ Rights Are Human Rights with Jessica Fostekew and special guests Claire Mahon and Julia Rowland - part one
Dan Whitlam
Musician and poet, guest performer
Independent / Guilty Feminist live show
Episode: 483. The Epstein Files with The Nerve featuring Ria Lina, Carole Cadwalladr, Lucia Osborne-Crowley, Dan Whitlam and GeeJay - part one
Lucia Osborne-Crowley
Investigative journalist and author, reported from Ghislaine Maxwell trial
The Nerve News
Episode: 483. The Epstein Files with The Nerve featuring Ria Lina, Carole Cadwalladr, Lucia Osborne-Crowley, Dan Whitlam and GeeJay - part one
Carole Cadwalladr
Investigative journalist from The Observer/The Guardian, co-presenter from The Nerve News crossover
The Nerve News
Episode: 483. The Epstein Files with The Nerve featuring Ria Lina, Carole Cadwalladr, Lucia Osborne-Crowley, Dan Whitlam and GeeJay - part one
Caro Claire Burke
Author of Yesteryear, novelist exploring trad wife aesthetics and 1855
Author of Yesteryear
Episode: Yesteryear with Caro Claire Burke
Adele Zeynep Walton
Author of Logging Off and advocate for digital wellbeing
Logging Off
Episode: 481. The Algorithm with Aoife Dunne and Adele Zeynep Walton - part two
Adele Walton
British-Turkish journalist and author of Logging Off the Human Cost of Our Digital World
Independent journalist/Author
Episode: 481. The Algorithm with Aoife Dunne and Adele Zeynep Walton - part one
Aoife Dunne
Guest co-host, Irish comedian/performer
The Guilty Feminist
Episode: 481. The Algorithm with Aoife Dunne and Adele Zeynep Walton - part one

Host

Deborah Frances-White
Host of The Guilty Feminist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 20.7k ratings
  • Hopeful and uplifting

    I listened to the 2 part episode featuring Zack Polanski and was absolutely blown away by the amazing questions and positive answers. This entire series on the road to Gilead has been brilliant. I recommend this completely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bibbleycheese
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love DebFW she is fabulous

    So enjoying the 10 for 10 series, amazing achievements and reach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walter WJ
    Australia4 months ago
  • Ep 461

    Her take on Paul in the first 15 min or so is absolutely hysterical. Terrific guests. Can’t wait to listen more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    imstayingforlunch
    United States5 months ago
  • Road to Gilead

    Thank you so much for this series! It’s really helping me to feel hopeful. Getting involved where we are is so important. 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mixxy Messy
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Love

    Just love this Podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mira3107
    Switzerland6 months ago

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Many enjoy the live energy and candid conversations with guests across politics and culture.
Listeners praise the show for thoughtful, hopeful, and funny discussions on feminism and social issues.
Praise for accessibility and joining satire with serious topics, driving engagement and advocacy.
A portion appreciates the inclusive atmosphere, while a minority criticizes perceived bias.
Some critics feel certain episodes miss nuance or misstate facts, highlighting a divide in reception.

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Apple Podcasts
#125
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#60
Italy/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#175
France/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#189
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#42
India/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#116
China/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

483. The Epstein Files with The Nerve featuring Ria Lina, Carole Cadwalladr, Lucia Osborne-Crowley, Dan Whitlam and GeeJay - part two
Q: Is there a real pathway toward accountability for figures connected to Epstein and similar cases?
There is cautious optimism as public attention, survivor advocacy, and investigative journalism push for action, but legal accountability depends on enforcement and the political landscape; progress is happening in public discourse even if arrests or convictions are uneven.
483. The Epstein Files with The Nerve featuring Ria Lina, Carole Cadwalladr, Lucia Osborne-Crowley, Dan Whitlam and GeeJay - part two
Q: Can you explain the chicken-and-egg dynamics of male power and technological access in shaping these harms?
The panel discusses how power serves as both a motive and outcome of these dynamics, with technology enabling those with power to extend it while normalizing harm; the underlying thread is the way society socializes men and the role of platforms in amplifying impulse and impunity.
481. The Algorithm with Aoife Dunne and Adele Zeynep Walton - part one
Q: What should we be doing now about safety in the digital space, and what are the practical limits we should set?
Adele suggests safety by design as the baseline, advocating for regulatory pressure and government engagement to decenter big tech's influence, plus concrete steps like participating in government consultations and contacting MPs to push for safeguards and accountability.
480. Keep Palantir Out Of Our NHS with Susan Wokoma, Dr Matt Mahmoudi and Linnéa Freear - part two
Q: Matt, what can individuals do on a daily basis to prevent being surveilled so much?
The core actions are voting for leaders who limit excessive data deployment, staying aware of how data is used, and using secure, encrypted platforms for private communications to reduce exposure, while recognizing larger systemic change requires collective effort.
476. The Guilty Feminist 476. Ten for Ten #8: Celia Pacquola
Q: You've talked about the arc of feminism over the last decade; how has your own perspective shifted during that time?
My perspective has become more grounded and confident in my own voice, using my personal experiences—like motherhood and public scrutiny—to articulate feminist ideas, while recognizing that progress is uneven and activism needs personal storytelling to stay relevant.

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1. Julia Rowland
2. Claire Mahon
3. Dan Whitlam
4. Lucia Osborne-Crowley
5. Carole Cadwalladr
6. Caro Claire Burke
7. Adele Zeynep Walton
8. Adele Walton

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