Namaste Motherf**kers

Namaste Motherf**kers

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a national treasure? Or whether you can help yourself with self-help? If it’s possible to get rich quick without being a dick? Or how many close family members have to die before you get a dog? With the help of celebrity guests and experts, Cally will be getting to the stories you’ve never heard before - uncovering not your normal life lessons, but some big ones nonetheless. Cally Beaton knows a thing or two about self-help, having helped herself out of a boardroom career to become a full-time comedian, just before a global pandemic. As well as finding out what makes her guests tick, she’ll be finding out what makes them laugh. Namaste Motherfuckers puts heart and humour into the worlds of work and wellbeing, with the guarantee that saving your soul has never been more fun.

Episodes

December 10, 2025 61 mins
In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks to screenwriter, comedian, playwright and novelist, Anuvab Pal, about death, cremation, traditions, drumming, Edinburgh shows, family, Starbucks India, Eddie Izzard, railways, dick pics, Bollywood, Camden Town, improvisation and people born on 27 April. Follow Anuvab on Instagram ⁠@anuvabpal⁠ Wild Wild Country on ⁠Netflix⁠ Eddie Izzard ⁠'Do You Have a Flag?'⁠ G...
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In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks to Mark and Keith of Mini Moderns – a much-loved interiors brand specialising in pattern with a story and known, among other things, for their beautiful wallpapers. They talk about: the 90s, Doc Martens, day jobs, side hustles, Red or Dead, reinvention, mid- century design, Instagram, Dungeness and childhood in Yorkshire. Oh, and fancy hallways. ⁠The Mini Moderns⁠ Inst...
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In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks to founder of the Hoffman Process UK and Bond co-star, Serena Gordon, about childhood, reinvention, wellbeing, teenage pin-ups, parenting, Piers Brosnan, fame, healing, mind, body and soul. Instagram: ⁠@hoffmanprocessuk⁠ GQ Magazine ⁠The Hoffman Process - Seven days to change a lifetime:⁠ Cosmopolitan ⁠The World’s Toughest Retreat⁠⁠The Body Keeps the Score⁠ by ...
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In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks to comedy’s favourite couple, Sara Barron & Geoff Lloyd, about parenting, parents, fertility, compatability, mid-life crises, homeschooling, special needs, origin stories, love at first sight, marriage, family and sobriety and couple’s counselling. Instagram: @sarabarron @GeoffLloyd Get tickets for Cally’s Tour Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Ha...
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November 12, 2025 58 mins
In this episode classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to Irish TV & Radio personality, Baz Ashmawy, about: Mammies, Daddies, kiddies, being fellow adrenaline junkies, nearly dying, impostor syndrome, tattoos, being tasered, skydiving, grief, ageism, hitting rock bottom, & bouncing back up again. Follow Baz on Instagram ⁠@bashmawy⁠   ⁠⁠⁠The Good, The Baz & The Ugly⁠podcast with Cally as guest Tommy Tiernan inte...
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November 5, 2025 70 mins
Apologies for not bringing you Cally's chat with Joe Wilkinson due to technical reasons (we lost the audio!) so in stead we bring you this classic from the Namaste Archive where Cally talks to Joe Wilkinson and David Earl about starting out, auditions, Ricky Gervais, zoos, Devon, BAFTAs, Judy Garland, Liza Minelli, faulty WiFi, squeaky chairs, taking risks, turning 50, compliments, marathon running, jokes and Valentine’s Day. CHAT...
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October 29, 2025 7 mins
As you probably know, Cally is on tour so we've been running some of our favourite episodes from the Namaste Archive. But this week Cally checks in from the road with an update on the tour and a surprise for next week! Get tickets for Cally’s ⁠Tour⁠ Order Cally's Book More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad...
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In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks to award-winning comedian, actor, podcaster and writer, Jess Fostekew about: success, failure, parenting, love, emotions, women, men, comedy, creativity, self-belief, self-care, food, body image, eating disorders, growing up in Dorset, mental health, shame, nudity, toxic compliments, sterotypes, expectations, extreme emotions, airbrushing, weightlifintg… and goldfish. ...
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October 15, 2025 61 mins
In this episode classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to legendary comedy producer, presenter and writer, John Lloyd, about boarding school, Douglas Adams, what it takes to be a QI elf, doing yoga in leisure wear, having a Dad in the Navy, life, the universe and everything. Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cov...
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In this episode classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to author, political activist, journalist and founding leader of the Women's Equality Party, Sophie Walker about impostor syndrome, running, single parenting, authenticity, allyship, depression, mindfulness, bullying, leadership, crying, feminism, optimism, ageism, professionalism, cynicism, autism – and some things that don’t end in -ism. Follow on Instagram O...
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In this classic episode from the Namaste archive, Cally talks with comedian, writer and political commentator, Geoff Norcott about an eclectic range of things, including: Jeremy Clarkson, Aldi vs. Waitrose, Meghan & Harry, Patreon,  socialism, capitalism, Blue Peter, Question Time, men’s mental health, anti-depressants, therapy, grief, the right, the left, class, Russ Abbott, masculinity, disability, feminism, podcasting, belonging...
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September 24, 2025 57 mins
In this classic episode from the archive, Cally talks with writer, comedian, presenter, producer, QI elf and co-host of hit podcast ‘no such thing as a fish’, Dan Schreiber, about weird and wonderful things, including: a peek behind the scenes of NSTAAF in lockdown, a day in the life of a QI elf, unconditional love, growing up in Hong Kong, Spike Milligan, fellow QI elf Andrew Hunter-Murray, baby brain, Rudolph Steiner schools, syn...
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September 17, 2025 54 mins
Cally gets under the skin of sex workers and talks with Desiree about everything from ancestry, to love, to lockdown dating, to meditation, to body image, to paying her way through Yale working as a pro dominatrix. Find out more about Desiree ⁠here⁠ Or follow her: @destheray ⁠Welcome to Nightvale⁠ National Ugly Mugs ⁠(NUM)⁠ Ending Violence Against Sex Workers Waking Up with ⁠Sam Harris Order Cally's Book Get ticket...
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September 10, 2025 71 mins
In this episode Cally talks to actor, comedian and TV personality, Alan Davies, about writing, grieving, children, fame, comedy, Jo Brand, therapy, panel shows, school days, hair, anger, phone hacking and backpacking.  Order Alan's book Instagram: @alandaviescomic Tickets for Alan Tour The charity 1 in 6 Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Musi...
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September 3, 2025 64 mins
In this episode Cally talks to Peanut creator, Michelle Kennedy, about mums, daughters, babies, breastfeeding, guilt, community, entrepreneurialism, perfectionism, ego, taking action, the origin story of online dating, and the launch of Peanut Pre order the book Instagram: @michellekennedylon Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yap...
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In this episode, Cally talks to actor, singer and songwriter Collette Cooper about songwriting, finding your voice, losing your voice, busking, social media, music therapy, perception, reality, depression, netball, drink, and running. Check out Collette's new podcast ⁠Timeless Women⁠ Follow Collette on Instagram @collettecooper⁠ or go to her ⁠website Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced...
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In this classic episode from the Namaste Archive, Cally talks to Miriam Margolyes about swearing, ageing, acting, education, family, luck, love, bodies, the election, Cambridge, cunnilingus and Charles Dickens. Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. ...
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August 14, 2025 72 mins
In this episode, Cally talks to New York Times Bestselling author Catherine Newman about writing, New York, Cape Cod, kids, empty nest, midlife, nostalgia, allies, Substack, love, loss and laughter. Instagram: @catherinenewman Catherine's website Catherine's substack Catherine's books: We All Want Impossible Things and Sandwich and Wreck The Less app Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produce...
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In this episode, Cally talks to former RAF fast jet pilot Mandy Hickson about dogs, kids, planes, Tom Cruise, Manchester, Winchester, body shaming, sexism, leadership, upstanders, bistanders and gender bias. Mandy on LinkedIn Mandy on Instagram Mandy's Website Mandy’s book An Officer not a Gentleman Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Music by ...
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July 30, 2025 32 mins
As this week's episode lands the same day as Cally's book is published, we bring you a special show with guests from previous episodes like Jenny Eclair, Susie Dent, and Shazia Mirza that feature in the book and Producer Mike dusts off his radio reporter hat to bring you all the highlights of the Launch Night Extravaganza in London's glamorous West End. Order Cally's Book Get tickets for Cally’s Tour More about Cally Produced b...
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