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 interview clip about Baz’s vulnerability on ⁠YouTube⁠ Our good friend, comedian ⁠Neil Delamere⁠⁠Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck⁠ by Mark Manson 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. CHATABIX ⁠podcast⁠ and on ⁠YouTube⁠ Instagram ⁠account⁠ Chatabix Valentine’s ⁠episode ⁠(song at end!) ⁠What’s Upset You Now 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Jess on Instragram: @jessfostekew 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, man-whispering and pigeons. Oh, and his new book ‘Where did I go right? How the left lost me’ got a few good plugs too. Order it ⁠here⁠ Follow on Instagram ⁠@geoff_norcott⁠ Listen to ⁠What Most People Think⁠⁠The man-whisperer⁠ Matt Forde's The Political Party ⁠podcast⁠ Men’s mental health - information & support: ⁠Safeline⁠⁠Mind⁠⁠Samaritans⁠ 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, synchronisity, serendipity, Dan’s Insta live show ‘show us your shit’, baby brain, Peter Sellers, the Bee Gees, Comic Relief, Harry & Meghan’s wedding, Martin Luther King, and being in the wrong place at the right time. Followw Dan on Instagram ⁠@schreiberland⁠ No Such Thing As A Fish Podcast ⁠TheMauritanian⁠⁠The Kingdom Choir⁠ How gospel singer Mahalia Jackson defined the ⁠‘I Have a Dream’ ⁠speech ⁠Book of the Year⁠⁠The Naked Jape⁠⁠Random input technique 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Music by Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cally talks to Peanut creator, Michelle Kennedy, about mums, daughters, babies, breastfeeding, guilt, community, entreprenurielism, 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 Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Jake Yapp Cover design by Jaijo Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Miles Jupp about cushions, kids, camping, auditions, Hugh Laurie, Balamory, acting, comedy, writing, neurosurgery and life changing moments. More about Miles On I Bang review Why Didn’t They Ask Evans on ITVX In and Out of the Kitchen on BBC Radio 4 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Jo Caulfield about 1960s/70s TV shows, life, death, sisters, resilience, walking, humour, anger, touring, nuns and knickers. Bluesky: @jocaulfield.bsky.social Instagram: @jo.caulfield.1 TikTok: @jocaulfieldcomic Buy Jo’s book The Funny Thing About Death (all royalties go to Macmillan Cancer Support See Jo’s new show Bad Mood Rising at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Liberty Mills about modelling, misconceptions, lupus, integrative health, fertility, racism, reinvention, dyslexia, journaling and crying. Liberty's website Liberty on Instagram Liberty’s book on Amazon A signed and dedicated copy of her book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cally talks to Alice Fraser about bad backs, babies, banjos, breastfeeding, poetry, sexism, feminism, dads, Australia, comedy, tragedy, Buddhism, music and romance novels.  Instagram: @aliterative More about Alice Alice’s book A Passion for Passion Alice’s show at the Soho Theatre, London, August 2025 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices