

The Guilty Feminist
Deborah Frances-White
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 Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She is an Edinburgh Fringe regular, a screenwriter and is in huge demand for her corporate seminars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 7min
475. We Back Zack with Juno Dawson, Singing Resistance London, Lizzy Hardingham and Zack Polanski - part two
The Guilty Feminist 475. We Back Zack
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Juno Dawson, Athena Kugblenu, Singing Resistance London, Lizzy Hardingham, Sarah Shaw and Zack Polanski
Recorded 5 March 2026 at the Union Chapel in London. Released 23 March.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Zack Polanski and the Green Party
https://www.instagram.com/greenpartyzack
https://greenparty.org.uk/about/people
More about our guests
https://www.instagram.com/junodawson
https://www.instagram.com/athenakugblenu
https://www.msichoices.org/guiltyfeminist
https://www.instagram.com/lizzyhardingham
https://www.instagram.com/singingresistancelondon
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Endometriosis Special. 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live
Welsh Election Special with Carol Vorderman. https://www.cardifftheater.co.uk/venues/new-theatre-cardiff
Waterstone’s Book Club. Bimbo by Ashley James. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-ashley-james/london-piccadilly
Road to Gilead at the Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist/
Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead/
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2026 • 55min
475. We Back Zack with Juno Dawson, Athena Kugblenu, Singing Resistance London, Sarah Shaw and Zack Polanski
The Guilty Feminist 475. We Back Zack
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Juno Dawson, Athena Kugblenu, Singing Resistance London, Lizzy Hardingham, Sarah Shaw and Zack Polanski
Recorded 5 March 2026 at the Union Chapel in London. Released 23 March.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Zack Polanski and the Green Party
https://www.instagram.com/greenpartyzack
https://greenparty.org.uk/about/people
More about our guests
https://www.instagram.com/junodawson
https://www.instagram.com/athenakugblenu
https://www.msichoices.org/guiltyfeminist
https://www.instagram.com/lizzyhardingham
https://www.instagram.com/singingresistancelondon
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Endometriosis Special. 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live
Welsh Election Special with Carol Vorderman. https://www.cardifftheater.co.uk/venues/new-theatre-cardiff
Waterstone’s Book Club. Bimbo by Ashley James. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-ashley-james/london-piccadilly
Road to Gilead at the Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist/
Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead/
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 21min
474. Waterstone’s Book Club with Max Olesker and Jess Robinson
The Guilty Feminist 474. Waterstone’s Book Club
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Max Olesker and Jess Robinson
Recorded 23 February 2026 at Waterstone’s Piccadilly. Released 16 March.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Max Olesker
https://www.instagram.com/maxolesker
https://lnk.to/MakingTheCut
https://maxolesker.com
More about Jess Robinson
https://www.instagram.com/jessrobinsonofficial
https://jessrobinson.lnk.to/lifeisrosibook
https://www.jessrobinson.co.uk
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/
Come to a live show
Endometriosis Special. 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live
Road to Gilead at the Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist/
Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead/
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2026 • 36min
473. ROAD TO GILEAD: Fascism with Desiree Burch and Professor Roger Griffin - part two
The Guilty Feminist 473. Fascism
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Desiree Burch with special guest Professor Roger Griffin
Recorded 20 February 2026 at the Museum of Comedy. Released 9 March.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Desiree Burch
https://www.instagram.com/destheray
https://www.desireeburch.com
More about Roger Griffin
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/roger-griffin
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nature-Fascism-Roger-Griffin/dp/1138174084
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
Come to a live show
31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live
30 April, Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead
10 April, 17 April, 14 May, 22 May Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 7min
473. ROAD TO GILEAD: Fascism with Desiree Burch and Professor Roger Griffin
The Guilty Feminist 473. Fascism
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Desiree Burch with special guest Professor Roger Griffin
Recorded 20 February 2026 at the Museum of Comedy. Released 9 March.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
Donate to reproductive freedom, support MSI Reproductive Choices and visit msichoices.org
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Desiree Burch
https://www.instagram.com/destheray
https://www.desireeburch.com
More about Roger Griffin
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/roger-griffin
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nature-Fascism-Roger-Griffin/dp/1138174084
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
Come to a live show
31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live
30 April, Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead
10 April, 17 April, 14 May, 22 May Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2026 • 56min
The Guilty Feminist in association with MSI Reproductive Choices
MSI Reproductive Choices
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Grace Campbell with special guest Sarah Shaw
Recorded 2 March 2026 via Riverside. Released 8 March.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Donate today to MSI Reproductive Choices https://www.msichoices.org/guiltyfeminist/
Instagram explainer on the Global Gag Rule https://www.instagram.com/p/DUIJpGLjCe1/?img_index=1
More details on the Global Gag Rule on the MSI website https://www.msichoices.org/latest/explained-the-us-global-gag-rule/
For more information about this and other Guilty Feminist episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
Come to a live show
31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live
30 April, Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead
10 April, 17 April, 14 May, 22 May Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2026 • 22min
Birth Keepers with Sirin Kale
Birth Keepers with Sirin Kale
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Sirin Kale
Recorded 17 February 2026 via Riverside. Released 4 March.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Birth Keepers
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-birth-keepers-the-guardian-investigates/id1731314182
https://www.instagram.com/sirin_kale
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
Come to a live show
31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live
30 April, Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead
10 April, 17 April, 14 May, 22 May Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 2026 • 47min
472. Ten for Ten #7 with Desiree Burch
The Guilty Feminist 472. Ten for Ten
Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Desiree Burch
Recorded 9 February 2026 in London. Released 2 March.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
Donate to reproductive freedom, support MSI Reproductive Choices and visit msichoices.org
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Desiree Burch
https://www.instagram.com/destheray
https://www.desireeburch.com
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
Come to a live show
Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30
31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 2026 • 25min
Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Hannah Spencer
In Conversation with Hannah Spencer
Presented by Deborah Frances-White
Recorded and released 25 February 2026.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
https://www.instagram.com/hannahtheplumbermcr
https://gorton-denton.greenparty.org.uk
Come to a live show
Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30
31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2026 • 44min
471. ROAD TO GILEAD: The History of Queerphobia with Abigoliah Schamaun and Dr Harry Tanner - part two
The Guilty Feminist 471. The History of Queerphobia
Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Abigoliah Schamaun with special guest Dr Harry Tanner
Recorded 13 February 2026 at the Museum of Comedy in London. Released 23 February 2026.
The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.
Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have
More about Deborah Frances-White
https://deborahfrances-white.com
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811
https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120
More about Abigoliah Schamaun
https://www.instagram.com/abigoliah
https://abigoliah.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp1GBgUIMG4
https://linktr.ee/ndm_book
https://podfollow.com/all-british-comedy-explained
More about Dr Harry Tanner
https://www.instagram.com
https://harryjamestanner.com
For more information about this and other episodes…
visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com
tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod
like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist
check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist
or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT
Come to a live show
Waterstone’s Book Club, 23 February. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-jess-robinson-and-max-olesker/london-piccadilly
Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30
31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live
Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.
To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts.
The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


