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The Guilty Feminist

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

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The Guilty Feminist 497. The Nuance Drought

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest with Natasha Devon

Recorded 5 August 2026 in London. Released 24 August.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

The Storytelling Leadersh... more

The Guilty Feminist 496. Intimacy

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Lena Headey.

Recorded 29 July 2026 via Riverside. Released 17 August.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

The Storytelling Leadership Academy is... more

The Guilty Feminist. Live from Wilderness Festival

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Raakhi Shah and Sukhi Kaur

Recorded 2 August 2026 at Wilderness. Released 11 August.

The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.

The S... more

The Guilty Feminist 495. The Architecture of Autocracy

Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Isabella Segalovich

Recorded 5 August 2026 via Riverside. Released 10 August.

Get ahead of your to-do list with ten pounds off your first ... more

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Sukhi Kaur
Activist and Circle Partner Organization lead
The Circle NGO
Episode: Live from Wilderness Festival with The Circle NGO
Raakhi Shah
CEO of The Circle NGO
The Circle NGO
Episode: Live from Wilderness Festival with The Circle NGO
Isabella Segalovich
Academic and video maker studying ornament and authoritarianism in architecture
Independent scholar; author of Ornament Now
Episode: 495. The Architecture of Autocracy with Isabella Segalovich
Ben Holmes
Isle of Wight spoken word poet, guest performer
VEX Spoken Words, The Garage (Ventnor Exchange)
Episode: 494. Ventnor Fringe with Felicity Ward and special guests Cody Pevreall and Ben Holmes
Cody Pevreall
Isle of Wight spoken word poet, guest performer
VEX Spoken Words, The Garage (Ventnor Exchange)
Episode: 494. Ventnor Fringe with Felicity Ward and special guests Cody Pevreall and Ben Holmes
Alice Fraser
Edinburgh Fringe performer featured on news and Gargle appearances
Individual comedian
Episode: 493. Edinburgh Previews with Alice Fraser, Katie Pritchard, Rosie Holt and Jess Robinson
Katie Pritchard
Comedian performing as Sir Elton Scone
Individual comedian
Episode: 493. Edinburgh Previews with Alice Fraser, Katie Pritchard, Rosie Holt and Jess Robinson
Rosie Holt
Comedian with political satire and characters
Individual comedian
Episode: 493. Edinburgh Previews with Alice Fraser, Katie Pritchard, Rosie Holt and Jess Robinson
Jess Robinson
Impressionist and singer
Individual comedian
Episode: 493. Edinburgh Previews with Alice Fraser, Katie Pritchard, Rosie Holt and Jess Robinson

Host

Deborah Frances-White
Host of The Guilty Feminist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 20.7k ratings
  • 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom4 months ago
  • Love DebFW she is fabulous

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walter WJ
    Australia7 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 States8 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 Kingdom8 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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#135
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#160
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#177
France/Comedy
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#199
Italy/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#23
Ukraine/Comedy
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#81
Hong Kong/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

495. The Architecture of Autocracy with Isabella Segalovich
Q: What is the significance of Trump's Reflecting Pool in the discussion of fascist aesthetics?
It's a literal and symbolic stage for grandiose spectacle that seeks to project power and permanence, while being surrounded by barriers that critique openness and accessibility.
495. The Architecture of Autocracy with Isabella Segalovich
Q: How did ornament become a battleground in authoritarian politics?
Ornament and its removal have been used to signal power, status, and control, with regimes like the Nazis and later neoliberal structures stripping away cultural symbols to create a homogenized, controllable environment.
490. Live from the Charleston Festival, with Rose McGowan
Q: How did the timing of her disclosures affect public reception and media coverage?
Timing mattered; she notes feeling the zeitgeist shift with political events and media dynamics, suggesting that a broader cultural moment was required for audiences to process and support her revelations.
490. Live from the Charleston Festival, with Rose McGowan
Q: What motivated Rose McGowan to begin speaking out publicly against abuse and Hollywood power structures?
She describes a long buildup of experiences and a sense that it was necessary to push through years of fear and manipulation, aiming to change the broader cultural understanding of power, consent, and accountability.
491. In Conversation with Dame Tracey Emin
Q: What drove you to make work about childhood abuse and sexual exploitation?
A belief that exposing deeply personal experiences in a public art context could demystify shame, create dialogue, and empower others to speak about trauma, which in turn fostered greater understanding and healing.

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