It's an International Women's Day (aka Alex's birthday) special! The birthday girl gets all tied up in mummies, and Hannah scratches her heads over nits. Finally Caroline shares her first-hand experience of having a hangover in your 30s. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an International Women's Day (aka Alex's birthday) special! The birthday girl gets all tied up in mummies, and Hannah scratches her heads over nits. Finally Caroline shares her first-hand experience of having a hangover in your 30s. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

78. Do I Have Nits?

Caroline explores Norway this week with an ancient tale and some political truths, and Hannah investigates sunsets, genetics and reindeers in a segment on optimism. Finally Alex thinks about how to have a famous child in the Smart Lesson.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline explores Norway this week with an ancient tale and some political truths, and Hannah investigates sunsets, genetics and reindeers in a segment on optimism. Finally Alex thinks about how to have a famous child in the Smart Lesson.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

77. Should I Be Norwegian?

Roddy Shaw

In episode 76, we invited stand-up comedian and animal expert Roddy Shaw to the studio to answer every stupid question we ever had about lizards. In this fully extended bonus episode, Roddy tells us about 'sneaky fucker' lizards, and we have some bat chat for good measure. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 76, we invited stand-up comedian and animal expert Roddy Shaw to the studio to answer every stupid question we ever had about lizards. In this fully extended bonus episode, Roddy tells us about 'sneaky fucker' lizards, and we have some bat chat for good measure. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

BONUS: Lizards with Roddy Shaw

Alex gets vertigo learning about urban climbers this week, before inviting bubble buddy (and animal expert) Roddy Shaw to answer every question Caroline has ever had about lizards. Lastly Hannah reports back from taking up knitting, and evaluates whether starting a new hobby is the salve that we want it to be.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex gets vertigo learning about urban climbers this week, before inviting bubble buddy (and animal expert) Roddy Shaw to answer every question Caroline has ever had about lizards. Lastly Hannah reports back from taking up knitting, and evaluates whether starting a new hobby is the salve that we want it to be.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

76. Am I Friends With Lizards?

Caroline examines the life-changing* magic** of self-help books in this episode, looking at where the genre came from and what on earth is happening as it evolves. Meanwhile Hannah gets on her high horse about the 1994 film Black Beauty, its creator Anna Sewell and how Alan Cumming became obsessed with delicious oats. Finally Alex leads a Smart Lesson on how we can all pretend we're having a fun, sitcom Christmas with our pals when we're actually stuck at home avoiding boring family members and playing questionable YouTube videos.   * no promises, guysContact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline examines the life-changing* magic** of self-help books in this episode, looking at where the genre came from and what on earth is happening as it evolves. Meanwhile Hannah gets on her high horse about the 1994 film Black Beauty, its creator Anna Sewell and how Alan Cumming became obsessed with delicious oats. Finally Alex leads a Smart Lesson on how we can all pretend we're having a fun, sitcom Christmas with our pals when we're actually stuck at home avoiding boring family members and playing questionable YouTube videos. * no promises, guysContact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

75. Can I Self-Help You?

Hannah uncovers the real pandemic silently infecting our homes - The Rug that everybody has and nobody can get rid of. Elsewhere in the house, Caroline examines the rise of conservatories in the late '90s and what it told us about the sex lives of the O'Callaghans down the road. Lastly Alex presents a Smart Lesson on skincare and how to ensure the clearness of your pores remains your healthcare priority right now.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah uncovers the real pandemic silently infecting our homes - The Rug that everybody has and nobody can get rid of. Elsewhere in the house, Caroline examines the rise of conservatories in the late '90s and what it told us about the sex lives of the O'Callaghans down the road. Lastly Alex presents a Smart Lesson on skincare and how to ensure the clearness of your pores remains your healthcare priority right now.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

74. Have You Got The Rug Bug?

Alex goes retro this week to investigate the wild successes of teletext (aka Ceefax), the text information service that haunted her youth. Meanwhile Caroline goes to space (again!) to think about how much she doesn't like it, and why many Americans were actually not that interested in it either. Finally Hannah leads a Smart Lesson session on how to have a new feminist icon, when the old one is not dead or cancelled yet. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex goes retro this week to investigate the wild successes of teletext (aka Ceefax), the text information service that haunted her youth. Meanwhile Caroline goes to space (again!) to think about how much she doesn't like it, and why many Americans were actually not that interested in it either. Finally Hannah leads a Smart Lesson session on how to have a new feminist icon, when the old one is not dead or cancelled yet. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

73. Why Do We Hate Space?

Alex enters the bull ring this week to investigate the whys and wherefores of professional bull riding, while Caroline takes her beaver to visit its namesakes and find out what they're actually doing in those dams. Finally Hannah stokes up some generational divides with a smart lesson on why millennials have it hard and why Gen Z will probably show us all up.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex enters the bull ring this week to investigate the whys and wherefores of professional bull riding, while Caroline takes her beaver to visit its namesakes and find out what they're actually doing in those dams. Finally Hannah stokes up some generational divides with a smart lesson on why millennials have it hard and why Gen Z will probably show us all up.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

72. Are Beavers Cancelled?

Saddle up your mule, folks, because this week we're going to North-West Canada to look at the Klondike gold rush of the late 1800s, and Hannah's sickly ancestors are coming with us. Meanwhile Alex is transported to a small metal box in Mumbai to go undercover with the dabbawalas and their lunch delivery system, and Caroline delivers a Smart Lesson on how to shop now that some stores are open again. In other news, Caroline's new novel Scenes of a Graphic Nature is out now on e-book and audiobook! Get it on the link below, or pre-order the hardback (out in August) from your local independent book shop. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07WN4QNYN/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded remotely by Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saddle up your mule, folks, because this week we're going to North-West Canada to look at the Klondike gold rush of the late 1800s, and Hannah's sickly ancestors are coming with us. Meanwhile Alex is transported to a small metal box in Mumbai to go undercover with the dabbawalas and their lunch delivery system, and Caroline delivers a Smart Lesson on how to shop now that some stores are open again. In other news, Caroline's new novel Scenes of a Graphic Nature is out now on e-book and audiobook! Get it on the link below, or pre-order the hardback (out in August) from your local independent book shop. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07WN4QNYN/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07WN4QNYN/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1</a>Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded remotely by Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

71. What Is A Pokey Browser?

Caroline gets down and dirty with 'Typhoid Mary' this week, looking at how and why she became a disease super-spreader. Hannah takes a trip to the Swiss mountains to find out the origin story of hotelier César Ritz, and Alex leads a Smart Lesson on how to best spend your time in the park during lockdown.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded remotely by Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline gets down and dirty with 'Typhoid Mary' this week, looking at how and why she became a disease super-spreader. Hannah takes a trip to the Swiss mountains to find out the origin story of hotelier César Ritz, and Alex leads a Smart Lesson on how to best spend your time in the park during lockdown.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comProduced by Hannah Varrall, music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded remotely by Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

70. Am I Ritzy Enough?

A podcast by dumb women, for dumb women, where we investigate the subjects you're too proud to admit you know nothing about. Written by and starring @HannVarr, @MissAHaddow &amp; @Czaroline. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Informative, witty, and hilarious, I find myself cracking up on the tube and receiving some very odd looks. But I love impressing people with what I’ve learned in this!

The best.

Very funny

A podcast by dumb women, for dumb women, where we investigate the subjects you're too proud to admit you know nothing about. Written by and starring @HannVarr, @MissAHaddow &amp; @Czaroline. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The School for Dumb Women

What’s that noise you’re making? Is a grape stuck in your windpipe or did someone just tell you a funny joke? This week Alex investigates what laughter actually is, while Hannah comes to terms with her ignorance about the Romans (and good coffee) by looking at the life of Emperor Nero, and Caroline turns into your uncle at a family party by explaining where all your favourite sayings come from. Meanwhile this week’s #WomenWhoCode mixer tackles the sweaty teenage world of esports and our Smart Lesson lets you in on the secrets of a Smart Woman’s summer social life.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s that noise you’re making? Is a grape stuck in your windpipe or did someone just tell you a funny joke? This week Alex investigates what laughter actually is, while Hannah comes to terms with her ignorance about the Romans (and good coffee) by looking at the life of Emperor Nero, and Caroline turns into your uncle at a family party by explaining where all your favourite sayings come from. Meanwhile this week’s #WomenWhoCode mixer tackles the sweaty teenage world of esports and our Smart Lesson lets you in on the secrets of a Smart Woman’s summer social life.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

47. What Even Is Laughter?

To be honest, we’re not sure! This week, Caroline defends the honour of Catherine The Great by dissing her terrible husband, Alex delves into her European jeans and Hannah answers a question from a listener who has managed to get stuck in the fridge. Meanwhile, our Women Who Code mixer gets territorial with a discussion about domain names, and we solve the ‘Can I Be A Feminist And…’ question once and for all. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To be honest, we’re not sure! This week, Caroline defends the honour of Catherine The Great by dissing her terrible husband, Alex delves into her European jeans and Hannah answers a question from a listener who has managed to get stuck in the fridge. Meanwhile, our Women Who Code mixer gets territorial with a discussion about domain names, and we solve the ‘Can I Be A Feminist And…’ question once and for all. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

25. Can I Be A Feminist And Still Like This Podcast?

Are you wearing a wire? Or are we? Either way, this week is a spy special and there are eyes and ears all over the place. First off Caroline brushes up on the Rosenbergs and why Sylvia Plath put them in her Bell Jar, and Alex develops a useless crush on code breaker and noted long distance runner Alan Turing. Meanwhile Hannah tries to work out whether she works for Mi5 or not (and if not, why not?), our Women Who Code mixer looks at the oddly topical subject of data harvesting, and finally we round proceedings off with a Smart Lesson on how Smart Women can evade spies, using nothing more than Topshop changing rooms and new eyebrows. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you wearing a wire? Or are we? Either way, this week is a spy special and there are eyes and ears all over the place. First off Caroline brushes up on the Rosenbergs and why Sylvia Plath put them in her Bell Jar, and Alex develops a useless crush on code breaker and noted long distance runner Alan Turing. Meanwhile Hannah tries to work out whether she works for Mi5 or not (and if not, why not?), our Women Who Code mixer looks at the oddly topical subject of data harvesting, and finally we round proceedings off with a Smart Lesson on how Smart Women can evade spies, using nothing more than Topshop changing rooms and new eyebrows. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

39. Quandumb Of Solace

Roll up your deniers, because this week, Alex is questioning the black sausage casing that rules us all. That's right, we're going deep into our tights to find out what they are and why they are. Hannah goes all Don Draper with the history of advertising and Caroline discovers that her favourite drink has nothing but political contempt for her. Finally at our Women Who Code mixer, we comb the Internet for bugs, and we make our career wheels for a Smart Lesson in portfolio expanding. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roll up your deniers, because this week, Alex is questioning the black sausage casing that rules us all. That's right, we're going deep into our tights to find out what they are and why they are. Hannah goes all Don Draper with the history of advertising and Caroline discovers that her favourite drink has nothing but political contempt for her. Finally at our Women Who Code mixer, we comb the Internet for bugs, and we make our career wheels for a Smart Lesson in portfolio expanding. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

17. Are Tights The Patriarchy?

It’s episode 15, and we’re group kissing convicts our way to podcast success! This week, Alex is investigating keys, and why there still isn’t enough locksmith porn to go around. Caroline’s attempts to be the greatest thing since sliced bread fail once more as she tries to understand… sliced bread. Hannah doesn’t really get how swimming works, but like, honestly, who does? Meanwhile, we learn how to geo-block at our Women Who Code mixer, and our Smart Lesson investigates the trends we’re too poor to buy into and too bitter not to openly criticise. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s episode 15, and we’re group kissing convicts our way to podcast success! This week, Alex is investigating keys, and why there still isn’t enough locksmith porn to go around. Caroline’s attempts to be the greatest thing since sliced bread fail once more as she tries to understand… sliced bread. Hannah doesn’t really get how swimming works, but like, honestly, who does? Meanwhile, we learn how to geo-block at our Women Who Code mixer, and our Smart Lesson investigates the trends we’re too poor to buy into and too bitter not to openly criticise. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

15. Where Is All The Locksmith Porn?

David Beckham

Comb your curtains, tighten your sarong, and get your Lego kit out: Alex is doing David Beckham this week and the studio might just get flooded from her frothing over. Meanwhile Hannah embraces her inner shellfish by investigating lobsters, and Caro gets camp with the history of glitter. We also have TWO guests this week: the terrifyingly gentle Dr Jane Frail to talk anal meditation for our new Women Who Glow segment, and the gently terrifying Tash Hodgson of Kill The Beast to teach us how to watch horror films for our Smart Lesson.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comb your curtains, tighten your sarong, and get your Lego kit out: Alex is doing David Beckham this week and the studio might just get flooded from her frothing over. Meanwhile Hannah embraces her inner shellfish by investigating lobsters, and Caro gets camp with the history of glitter. We also have TWO guests this week: the terrifyingly gentle Dr Jane Frail to talk anal meditation for our new Women Who Glow segment, and the gently terrifying Tash Hodgson of Kill The Beast to teach us how to watch horror films for our Smart Lesson.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

55. Does David Beckham Love Me Back?

Should you drink your own wee all the time or only on special occasions? Urine for a treat this week as Hannah investigates all things piss, before Caroline takes the stage at our Women Who Code mixer to explain that you might want to start being nicer to your laptop, lest you hurt its feelings. Next we ask celebrity guest Gavin Day (the smart man who made our logo) to tell us why a piece of art costs more than a two-bed London flat, and finally we give our unwanted advice to a Reddit user whose awkwardness around family nudity is becoming a problem. So strip off, pour yourself a nice big glass of piss, and join us!Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you drink your own wee all the time or only on special occasions? Urine for a treat this week as Hannah investigates all things piss, before Caroline takes the stage at our Women Who Code mixer to explain that you might want to start being nicer to your laptop, lest you hurt its feelings. Next we ask celebrity guest Gavin Day (the smart man who made our logo) to tell us why a piece of art costs more than a two-bed London flat, and finally we give our unwanted advice to a Reddit user whose awkwardness around family nudity is becoming a problem. So strip off, pour yourself a nice big glass of piss, and join us!Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

60. Am I Too Poor For Art? with Gavin Day

Helen Duff

We're taking a break this month so we've cracked one of our favourite (and most sexy) episodes out of the archive just for you, you filthy beasts.Make sure you’re doubling up with the pill and Durex Extra Safe, because this week we’re talking kissing, sex and Hannah’s personal lubricant of choice, squash. We also spice things up by asking comedian Helen Duff to talk us through sexual intercourse (who’s having it? Why?), orgasms (some kind of biscuit, I guess?) and a tantric shaman called Elaine. In our Women Who Code mixer we school ourselves on the sex robots that are taking the gross men out of the dating pool, plus in our Smart Lesson, we share some tips on how to decide what a Smart Woman’s stance on Valentine’s Day should be.Find out more about our guest Helen Duff: http://www.helenduff.com/Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking a break this month so we've cracked one of our favourite (and most sexy) episodes out of the archive just for you, you filthy beasts.Make sure you’re doubling up with the pill and Durex Extra Safe, because this week we’re talking kissing, sex and Hannah’s personal lubricant of choice, squash. We also spice things up by asking comedian Helen Duff to talk us through sexual intercourse (who’s having it? Why?), orgasms (some kind of biscuit, I guess?) and a tantric shaman called Elaine. In our Women Who Code mixer we school ourselves on the sex robots that are taking the gross men out of the dating pool, plus in our Smart Lesson, we share some tips on how to decide what a Smart Woman’s stance on Valentine’s Day should be.Find out more about our guest Helen Duff: <a href="http://www.helenduff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.helenduff.com/</a>Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

ARCHIVE: What Is Sex And Should I Have Some? with Helen Duff

Natasha Hodgson

In episode 55, comedy writer and performer Natasha Hodgson came to the studio to teach us all about how to enjoy horror films in a responsible and safe manner. In our full conversation Tash discusses her top tips for escaping a scary movie, prescribes us each with a horror film that we’ll love, and tells us about Director’s Cut, her new comedy/horror show with theatre company Kill The Beast.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 55, comedy writer and performer Natasha Hodgson came to the studio to teach us all about how to enjoy horror films in a responsible and safe manner. In our full conversation Tash discusses her top tips for escaping a scary movie, prescribes us each with a horror film that we’ll love, and tells us about Director’s Cut, her new comedy/horror show with theatre company Kill The Beast.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

BONUS: Horror Films with Natasha Hodgson

Gwyneth Paltrow

A true classic from the vaults this week, with Caroline's now famous exposé on goop.This week, Alex learns that our hair is just lots of whiskers, Hannah finds out that prosecco fizz is a bit like Schrödinger's cat, and Caroline lifts the veil on Gwyneth Paltrow. We also discuss how coding can help us pull in our Women Who Code mixer, and finally, practice how to be good mentors in our smart lesson. If you can understand it all, well done! We’ll send you a gold star in the post.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios and produced by Hannah Varrall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A true classic from the vaults this week, with Caroline's now famous exposé on goop.This week, Alex learns that our hair is just lots of whiskers, Hannah finds out that prosecco fizz is a bit like Schrödinger's cat, and Caroline lifts the veil on Gwyneth Paltrow. We also discuss how coding can help us pull in our Women Who Code mixer, and finally, practice how to be good mentors in our smart lesson. If you can understand it all, well done! We’ll send you a gold star in the post.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios and produced by Hannah Varrall. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

ARCHIVE: What Is Gwyneth Paltrow?

Do you ever listen to this podcast with your left hand and pretend someone else is doing it? No? Tune in for this and some more subtle wank jokes as Caroline investigates being (left or right) handy, and Hannah looks into how caffeine keeps us up all night but we don't mind. For her segment, Alex invites bat conservation expert and comedian Roddy Shaw to the studio to tell us why bats are the childhood best friend you wish you always hand. Elsewhere, Richard Danyou Skypes in from a Bitcoin mine in China for the Women With Dough mixer, and we discuss the etiquette around gift horses for our very mouthy Smart Lesson.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever listen to this podcast with your left hand and pretend someone else is doing it? No? Tune in for this and some more subtle wank jokes as Caroline investigates being (left or right) handy, and Hannah looks into how caffeine keeps us up all night but we don't mind. For her segment, Alex invites bat conservation expert and comedian Roddy Shaw to the studio to tell us why bats are the childhood best friend you wish you always hand. Elsewhere, Richard Danyou Skypes in from a Bitcoin mine in China for the Women With Dough mixer, and we discuss the etiquette around gift horses for our very mouthy Smart Lesson.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

49. Can You Give Us A Handy?

Get ready for a squirt in the eye, because this week Hannah is off to the opticians for an investigation into how on earth eye tests work. Meanwhile Alex gets tangled up in a Lacrosse net with Jason Donovan while trying to assess why we all know nothing about the sport and yet still think it's posher than Victoria Beckham, and Caroline realises with a shock that she has never experienced the feeling of déjà vu, although she *has* googled it, thank you very much. Elsewhere at our Women Who Code mixer we try to use patches to fix our faulty personalities, and we have a new Smart Lesson involving giving guidance counselling to a man whose girlfriend brought a pig home.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for a squirt in the eye, because this week Hannah is off to the opticians for an investigation into how on earth eye tests work. Meanwhile Alex gets tangled up in a Lacrosse net with Jason Donovan while trying to assess why we all know nothing about the sport and yet still think it's posher than Victoria Beckham, and Caroline realises with a shock that she has never experienced the feeling of déjà vu, although she *has* googled it, thank you very much. Elsewhere at our Women Who Code mixer we try to use patches to fix our faulty personalities, and we have a new Smart Lesson involving giving guidance counselling to a man whose girlfriend brought a pig home.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

42. Haven't I Had Déjà Vu Before?

Brian’s alive! Alex tempts fate this week by waxing lyrical about the UK’s worst dinner party guest, while Hannah begins her transformation into Your Uncle At Christmas by exploring the Panama Canal’s heavy flow. Later on, Caroline treats Alex to an opportunity to flex her substantial vocal cords in a singing lesson, and we ditch our Women Who Code mixer to go and get chips instead. Finally our Smart Lesson deals with the question on everyone’s mind: in today’s turbulent climate, can you be a Smart Woman and still read books about magic? Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian’s alive! Alex tempts fate this week by waxing lyrical about the UK’s worst dinner party guest, while Hannah begins her transformation into Your Uncle At Christmas by exploring the Panama Canal’s heavy flow. Later on, Caroline treats Alex to an opportunity to flex her substantial vocal cords in a singing lesson, and we ditch our Women Who Code mixer to go and get chips instead. Finally our Smart Lesson deals with the question on everyone’s mind: in today’s turbulent climate, can you be a Smart Woman and still read books about magic? Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

24. How Big Is My Panama Canal?

Alison Gingeras

In episode 59, Hannah went to the Oscar Wilde Temple at Studio Voltaire to learn all about Oscar Wilde and his legacy within the LGBTQ community. In this bonus episode featuring the full conversation, curator Alison Gingeras discusses how aestheticism aimed to break down class barriers, the influence Wilde's mother "Speranza" had on his life and how, along with artists David McDermott and Peter McGough, she's created a beautiful space that uses art to make sense of suffering.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios and Studio Voltaire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 59, Hannah went to the Oscar Wilde Temple at Studio Voltaire to learn all about Oscar Wilde and his legacy within the LGBTQ community. In this bonus episode featuring the full conversation, curator Alison Gingeras discusses how aestheticism aimed to break down class barriers, the influence Wilde's mother "Speranza" had on his life and how, along with artists David McDermott and Peter McGough, she's created a beautiful space that uses art to make sense of suffering.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios and Studio Voltaire. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

BONUS: Oscar Wilde with Alison Gingeras

Ayisha Malik

Caroline’s 50% less farty than usual in today's episode, and the gang are taking apart the bread bin to find out why gluten is nature’s gas machine. Alex has the murder podcast bug, but it’s ok because it’s a Victorian murder, therefore dodging all of our suspicions that true crime podcasts are evil and bad. Meanwhile Hannah wins a gold star by inviting author Ayisha Malik to the studio to talk romcoms, representation and dating while Muslim. At the Women Who Code mixer we get into the mad world of pet tech and how people trust machines more than their dog walkers, and finally we get our denim jackets on for our seasonal-dressing Smart Lesson.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline’s 50% less farty than usual in today's episode, and the gang are taking apart the bread bin to find out why gluten is nature’s gas machine. Alex has the murder podcast bug, but it’s ok because it’s a Victorian murder, therefore dodging all of our suspicions that true crime podcasts are evil and bad. Meanwhile Hannah wins a gold star by inviting author Ayisha Malik to the studio to talk romcoms, representation and dating while Muslim. At the Women Who Code mixer we get into the mad world of pet tech and how people trust machines more than their dog walkers, and finally we get our denim jackets on for our seasonal-dressing Smart Lesson.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

58. Is This Podcast Gluten-Free? with Ayisha Malik

Is pizza really God’s gift to bad restaurants or is it just over-hyped cheesy bread? This week, Hannah gets to the bottom of this deep dish problem while Caroline tries to fix the economy by investigating inflation and realising that actually, it doesn't make any damn sense. Meanwhile at the Women Who Code mixer Alex gets to know AI lie detectors - or perhaps they get to know her. Finally special guest Monica Heisey (Baroness Von Sketch, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Better) joins our Smart Lesson to teach us how to break up online, using Instagram Stories of bubble baths and strange Icelandic horses.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is pizza really God’s gift to bad restaurants or is it just over-hyped cheesy bread? This week, Hannah gets to the bottom of this deep dish problem while Caroline tries to fix the economy by investigating inflation and realising that actually, it doesn't make any damn sense. Meanwhile at the Women Who Code mixer Alex gets to know AI lie detectors - or perhaps they get to know her. Finally special guest Monica Heisey (Baroness Von Sketch, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Better) joins our Smart Lesson to teach us how to break up online, using Instagram Stories of bubble baths and strange Icelandic horses.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

62. Why Can't I Like Pizza?

It’s all gone Pete Dong this week as Alex tries to figure out the endlessly provocative world of Freudian slips, Caroline relays the many miseries of flies in summertime and Hannah beefs up to learn about bodyguards before putting the others through their protective paces. We also bed down with some white wine to learn about Blockchain in our Women Who Code mixer, before Alex humblebrags about her friendship skills for our Smart Lesson on how to be a good smart friend.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios.With thanks to Lucie Munier from Qadre and Ella Bowman from WeWork for the blockchain explanation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s all gone Pete Dong this week as Alex tries to figure out the endlessly provocative world of Freudian slips, Caroline relays the many miseries of flies in summertime and Hannah beefs up to learn about bodyguards before putting the others through their protective paces. We also bed down with some white wine to learn about Blockchain in our Women Who Code mixer, before Alex humblebrags about her friendship skills for our Smart Lesson on how to be a good smart friend.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios.With thanks to Lucie Munier from Qadre and Ella Bowman from WeWork for the blockchain explanation. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

56. Why Do We Make Freudian Slits?

Christmas is a time for overindulgence, so this week we present you with not one but two dumb guests, some bad crackers (mostly Alex’s) and a few vagina jokes just for Christmas seasoning. Alan Maguire of Roast Chestnuts and Juvenalia podcast fame talks to Caroline about made-for-TV Christmas movies and why they’re having a resurgence this year, Hannah finds out the frankly heartwarming story behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Alex gifts us a special Christmas poem and forces us to play games together (but it’s Christmas bingo, so it’s fine). Dr Jane Frail is also on hand with some useful advice about dealing with difficult family members when you’re in close proximity with them, and finally trend reporter Lucy Vine joins us to tell us what we should be looking out for this winter. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas is a time for overindulgence, so this week we present you with not one but two dumb guests, some bad crackers (mostly Alex’s) and a few vagina jokes just for Christmas seasoning. Alan Maguire of Roast Chestnuts and Juvenalia podcast fame talks to Caroline about made-for-TV Christmas movies and why they’re having a resurgence this year, Hannah finds out the frankly heartwarming story behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Alex gifts us a special Christmas poem and forces us to play games together (but it’s Christmas bingo, so it’s fine). Dr Jane Frail is also on hand with some useful advice about dealing with difficult family members when you’re in close proximity with them, and finally trend reporter Lucy Vine joins us to tell us what we should be looking out for this winter. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

63. What Makes A Christmas Special?

Dig out your Beanie Babies from the loft because you could be a millionaire! Is something you might have heard twenty years ago. But why? Caroline investigates the bean-ed ones and tells us why a man in a rented Rolls Royce is the reason we all went so bloody mad for them, before wellness expert Dr Jane Frail drops in for a terrifying tutorial on how to sleep (with a filthy conscience). Next, Alex dusts off her pipes to tell us why Tina Turner is Simply The Strongest Woman To Walk The Earth, before we get out our notebooks for a Smart Lesson on How To Keep Up With The News While Staying Sane, because it's always such uplifting stuff on there.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dig out your Beanie Babies from the loft because you could be a millionaire! Is something you might have heard twenty years ago. But why? Caroline investigates the bean-ed ones and tells us why a man in a rented Rolls Royce is the reason we all went so bloody mad for them, before wellness expert Dr Jane Frail drops in for a terrifying tutorial on how to sleep (with a filthy conscience). Next, Alex dusts off her pipes to tell us why Tina Turner is Simply The Strongest Woman To Walk The Earth, before we get out our notebooks for a Smart Lesson on How To Keep Up With The News While Staying Sane, because it's always such uplifting stuff on there.Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

61. Who Will Buy My Beanie Babies?

It’s episode three and the gang are spending a lot of time debating how they don’t pee in the shower, but if they DID, they’d do it every damn day. Hannah gets up close and personal with her window, Alex questions what being drunk means, and Caroline investigates why she’s so terrible at sleeping. Also, we discuss motherboards, and our really great app ideas. Get listening, dummy. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s episode three and the gang are spending a lot of time debating how they don’t pee in the shower, but if they DID, they’d do it every damn day. Hannah gets up close and personal with her window, Alex questions what being drunk means, and Caroline investigates why she’s so terrible at sleeping. Also, we discuss motherboards, and our really great app ideas. Get listening, dummy. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.com Music by Harry Harris, logo design by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

3. How Do You Even Get Drunk?

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