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The Guilty Feminist

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

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 weeklyEpisodes764Founded11 years ago
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The Guilty Feminist 504. Thelma and Louise

Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Callie Khouri, Rachel Tucker, Amy Lennox, Imogen Brodie and Nadia Fall

Recorded 24 September 2026 at The Young Vic and and 3 October via Riverside. Released 12 Octobe... more

The Guilty Feminist 503. The Manosphere

Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Alice Fraser with special guests Tom Stroud and Dan Shrigley and music from Chaps Choir

Recorded 13 September 2026 at The London Podcast Festival. Released 5 October.

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The Guilty Feminist 502. Homophobia

Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Freya Parker with special guest Linus Karp and music from Sir Elton Scone

Recorded 21 August 2026 at Gilded Balloon at the Museum. Released 28 September.

The Guilty Feminis... more

The Guilty Feminist 501. Out North East

Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Alison Spittle with special guests Peter Darrant and Sunday Hicks

Recorded 4 September 2026 at Live Theatre in Newcastle. Released 21 September.

The Guilty Feminist the... more

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Linus Karp
Creator of whimsical shows; writer/performer
Episode: 502. Homophobia with Freya Parker and Linus Karp
Peter Darrant
CEO and founder of OutNorthEast, LGBTQ+ charity
OutNorthEast
Episode: 501. Out North East with Alison Spittle, Peter Darrant and Sunday Hicks
Sunday Hex
Founding member of Dollhouse, trans women cabaret performer and activist
Dollhouse
Episode: 501. Out North East with Alison Spittle, Peter Darrant and Sunday Hicks
Noor Jadallah
Diablo artist with The Palestinian Circus
Palestinian Circus
Episode: 500. Five Hundredth Episode with Kate Cheka and the Palestinian Circus
Sana Jhaouni
Circus performer with The Palestinian Circus
Palestinian Circus
Episode: 500. Five Hundredth Episode with Kate Cheka and the Palestinian Circus
Kate Cheka
Co-host and performer
Episode: 500. Five Hundredth Episode with Kate Cheka and the Palestinian Circus
Indhu Rubasingham
Director of The National Theatre (as of Spring 2025)
National Theatre
Episode: In Conversation with Indhu Rubasingham
Lindsey Mendick
Artist interviewed on the show, known for ceramic sculpture and installations
Artist, Royal College of Art alumna
Episode: 499. Where You End and I Begin with Lindsey Mendick
Hannah Spencer
MP for Golden Redemption, Green Party member, plumber by background
Green Party
Episode: 498. Politics with Felicity Ward and Hannah Spencer

Host

Deborah Frances-White
Host of The Guilty Feminist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 20.7k ratings
  • More details please

    I'd love to have information about the guests and the topics covered in the episode description so I can choose which episodes to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Alisouthampton
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Deborah is a queen

    Funny and insightful, I love listening to Deborah, her co-hosts and guests. They provide a witty, hopeful insight into some serious topics. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChloeJoyN
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Thank you.

    I still rate this podcast five stars. However, it's not the same podcast it used to be. Ten years ago, I used to force my teenage sons to listen in the car with me. There's no way I would want young, impressionable people to listen to this confusing rhetoric.

    The pod started as a feminist fun comedy podcast and then became more inclusive of the disabled, LGB and then trans. Along the way, we all learnt a little or a lot, but always in a fun, safe environment. Race was always included throughout,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SammeeT
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom6 months ago
  • Love DebFW she is fabulous

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walter WJ
    Australia9 months ago

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Some reviews highlight strong, provocative questions but a few critics feel coverage can be polarizing or partisan.
Listeners praise the blend of humor and serious discussion on feminism and culture.
Live episodes are often described as energetic and inclusive, with strong audience engagement.

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#122
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Apple Podcasts
#162
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#221
Italy/Comedy
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#113
Austria/Comedy
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#120
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#146
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

498. Politics with Felicity Ward and Hannah Spencer
Q: What motivated you to run for Parliament as a Green Party candidate?
Hannah explains that her background as a plumber and community worker led her to run to represent ordinary people and to push for practical changes, emphasizing that politics should be accessible to people from working-class backgrounds.
502. Homophobia with Freya Parker and Linus Karp
Q: Linus, can you tell us a little bit about what happened?
Linus recounts being attacked in Soho by a man with an umbrella, the assault, and how his partner Joseph responded to restrain the attacker until the police arrived, emphasizing the personal danger faced by visibly queer people in public spaces.
500. Five Hundredth Episode with Kate Cheka and the Palestinian Circus
Q: What is the relationship between art and politics in your work?
Art and culture are inseparable from daily life and resistance in Palestine; the shows embed political messages about gender, identity, and occupation, using circus as a vehicle to raise awareness and to counter mainstream propaganda while offering hope and resilience.
500. Five Hundredth Episode with Kate Cheka and the Palestinian Circus
Q: How did the Palestinian Circus begin and evolve to bring its work to the Fringe?
The circus began 20 years ago with a small group in the West Bank and a goal to establish a Palestinian circus school; today it has educated thousands and maintains two main directions: educational/social programs and artistic programs, expanding to Gaza, Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the diaspora, and arranging residencies to develop shows like Step and a Half.
499. Where You End and I Begin with Lindsey Mendick
Q: How did casting your own body shape the artwork?
Casting my body was about honesty and vulnerability; it made the work feel personal and unguarded, and it became a core method to express the relationship dynamics and female experience.

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Recent guests on The Guilty Feminist include:

1. Linus Karp
2. Peter Darrant
3. Sunday Hex
4. Noor Jadallah
5. Sana Jhaouni
6. Kate Cheka
7. Indhu Rubasingham
8. Lindsey Mendick

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