Motherfunk

The Shirlies come together after more than three months apart for this one-off Yuletide special. The Shorter has had her babe - not without complications, and the Longer has returned to work leaving her youngest home alone. Tune in for candid conversations about babies, birthing and blow jobs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The taller Shirley is seven days in to baby number two and breastfeeding is not easy. The shorter Shirley and her willing partner are bereft at the departure of the hot handyman. There's a big announcement, Edinburgh chat and more. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's big news this week. That's all I'm saying...Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a matter of days until the taller Shirley gives birth to her second child. On top of that there are belated presents being opened, talk of wine/champagne fridges and, of course, Bennifer.Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The taller Shirley is signing off work in preparation for baby no. 2, the shorter's breasts are already leaking months before hers is due. There are tips, tricks and the usual hilarity. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shirleys are in the same room today, one with a bad blow dry and the other nearly had her leg off. Their boys met up for a playdate too this week, and there was some very bad behaviour.. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Q&A with the Shirleys this week - giving birth the second time around and what would they / will they do differently...Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sport is on constantly in the taller Shirley's house this week, while the shorter Shirley has been tripping around Soho. Matt Hancock, June Gloom and Breast Dressed all appear too.Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An unfair question to the shorter Shirley's son? Junemass is a thing apparently, and culturally appropriated dolls. It's all in this week's episode.Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doula extraordinaire and general all round lovely person Natalie Meddings joins the girls this week to talk all things giving birth. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Staycations have been had, anniversaries celebrated (or not) and there's some big news from one of the Shirleys this week.Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shirleys celebrate fourteen years as a comedy duo this week, and the shorter Shirley has a romance anniversary too, although those celebrations weren't all they could have beenl A weekend away, Sinéad O'Connor, Mare of Eastown and bobbing for cocks also feature. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More banter from the Shirleys incuding tips for travelling with a toddler, maternity wear and meetings with famous people. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls have their old buddy, dad and actor Sam Spruell on this week. You will know sam from the telly box, usually playing a baddie, but irl he's a sweetheart. They're keeping it real with interruptions and all, kid chat, working life and of course the all important question of who takes the bins out. Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a thing, apparently, motherhood ambivalence - leading to chat on egg freezing and tired oeufs. Holidays, passing the clap and the forthcoming birth of the taller Shirley also get a look in.Tune in, enjoy, subscribe and share!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grubby clothes, a Malian woman giving birth to NINE babies, children's early memories are all on the agenda this week. oh, and those Aussie girls are back!Tune in, enjoy and subscribe You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shirleys are joined by mum of one, clinical therapist and Mum's the Word author Rebecca Oxtoby. They talk about first (and only) loves, babies vs toddlers, and of course the release of Rebecca's Second BookTune in, enjoy and subscribe You can find out more about Rebecca and where to find her books at: https://mumsthewordonline.com/mums-the-word/and follower her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookmumstheword/You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shirleys talk big boobs, pregnancy tales, trips to Hamleys and poos in boxes - and there's even more!Tune in, enjoy and subscribe You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls talk dinners out, charity shops, their worst gig ever and going shopping S-H-O-P-I-N-G apparently! Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're in for a treat this week with the multi-talented singer, writer, activist and mother Rizo joining the Shirleys for some soul searching and deep diving into relationships, communal living, love, life and all that comes in between. She is truly inspirational. Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can find Rizo at: Website: https://rizo.lovePatreon:https://www.patreon.com/rizoloveInstagram: rizo.loveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNXLKQXsNjNcNS3UUuojCNgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rizo.loves/Twitter: RizoLovesAnd listen to Rizo's podcast Sparkle and Circulate wherever you find your podcasts!You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's big news on this week's episode, on top of chat about Harry and Megan vs the Archbishop of Canterbury, boy vs girls and thermal underwear. Go figure.Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our 52nd episode - one year old! The Shirleys celebrate by chatting about the beginning of the end (of lockdown), their / their sons' biggest lockdown achievements and so much more in between.Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shirleys have the lovely Chipo Chung as their guest this week. Actress, activist and mother, Chipo talks to them from Zimbabwe about everything form acting to motherhood and her own childhood, to what the local wine tastes like. Chipo co-founded S.A.F.E.KENYA providing theatre promoting social change on HIV, FGM, ending violence against women, sustainability, clean water and more. You can find out more at http://safekenya.orgChipo also works closely with Peace Direct who work with and amplify the voices of local peace builders around the world. You can find out more at https://www.peacedirect.orgTune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's so much to talk about this week what with Harry and Meghan and International Women's Day. There's also chat on inspiring women, garden guests, advice (good and bad) and more. PLUS it's our FIFTIETH episode, so crack open a bottle!Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the top three things you want to do when lockdown lifts? Fanny wax or dinner out? The Shirleys give us their three, talk Dolly Parton, World Book Day and the shorter Shirley has another tall tale. Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Shirleys discuss front door Feng Shui, Garden Radio, back to nursary, dangerous gender reveal parties and so much more. Sophia Loren gets another mention too (obsessed, much).Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The taller Shirley had a trip to the dentist this week, the shorter to Specsavers (and shouldn't have gone). There's Chinese New Year chat, Valentines's Day and Dani Dyer's (daughter of Danny Dyer) new baby. On top of all that (and more) there's a stint from those Aussie Girls.Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shirleys introduce us to their characters The Aussie Girls, two midwives offering their midwifery gems of knowledge - watch their mouths though - potty doesn't even cover it! The girls also talk viral videos, the body builder who married his blow up doll, the Royal birth and Tracy Chapman's closet status. Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shrileys are not best pleased with the Golden Globe Nominations - where is I May Destroy You and Michaela Coel? And don't get them started on Nicole Kidman (please). The girls had seen each other in the flesh having bagged small parts in a film, so got to eat snacks in each others faces. Along with chat as above, there are fun facts, recommendations and more. Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Shirleys talk to Instagram Influencer, character comedian and mother of three Olga Thompson, AKA Big Fat Greek Mother. They cover everything from pasta bakes to prolapsing tortoises and everything in betwixt. Expect singing, impersonations, and a whole load of lipstick.Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biden's inauguration, sexy chocolate cakes, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and a plethora of other topics are on the cards this week. The shorter Shirl gets an unexpected eye bath, and the taller talks TV dinners.Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkpodcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The taller Shirley has two big issues this week. On top of that where do you get your veg when grocery slots are all taken? The shorter Shirl had a mishap in the park with her son - there was blood, but can you watch them 24/7? Sea shanties have made a comeback during lockdown apparently, and what other music do you listen to with your young - their nursery rhymes or your 90s club classics. All this and other pressing questions on this weeks show - they pack it in!Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at: Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkpodcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a lot of foreskin talk this week, both the original kind and taking sausages out of theirs... The girls share some easy recipes (as requested by a lovely listener) for their boys, Kim Kardashian advices Paris Hilton on egg freezing and the taller Shirley has had a leg shave for the first time in months - that must have taken a while with the length of those pins! Tune in, enjoy and subscribe!You can contact the girls at: Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkpodcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the lowdown on the girls' Christmases this week, there was a labia of turkey, love of ham, best gifts (no worst of course), Phill Jupitus' Christmas playlist, and lots of other tv recommendations if you can still look at the box!Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a themed 'show this week for that bit in between Christmas and the new year (the perineum, some would say). The Shirleys talk about their labour experiences, and theirs couldn't have been more different, how they may have prepared differently, as well as top tips for mums to be.Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi-award winning actress, singer and musical theatre performer Janie Dee is in to chat with the Shirleys this week. There's theatre talk, juggling eight shows a week with family life sand of course some Christmas treats!Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleyYou can find out ore about Janie at: https://www.janiedee.com/Don't forget to Chose Love.https://choose.love/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're getting Christmassy in this episode, with five foot Christmas trees leading to confusion between feet and meters, wondering what's the point of going to Santa's Grotto if you/your kids can't sit on his knee, lights, heights and a plethora of other chats.Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleyDon't forget to Chose Love.https://choose.love/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a lot of Christmas chat this week. Stockings, advent calendars - or not to bother? The shorter Shirley has had her hair done, Debenhams is going under and the taller Shirley is looking forward to a night out to dinner. Who gets a stocking and get put down the chimney?Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleyDon't forget to Chose Love. https://choose.love/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The taller Shirley's son won't sing duets with her, whilst the short Shirley's son won't leave the house without five different sets of wheels. Bickering during lockdown, sexy bath taps, Nicole Kidman on The Undoing and another plethora of subjects on this weeks' show!Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook and YouTube phenomena Lucia, one third and founder of Mini Music Makers is on the show with the Shirleys. Music, babies, songs and costume, scenery and prop envy all take a turn.Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleyAnd you can find Mini Music makers at:https://minimusicmakers.co.uk/on Facebook at: @minimusicmakersand on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVRCiIF8s8s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birthday massages, sex toys, supermarket munching and haircuts all feature in this weeks show. Lockdown two is taking its toll, but the Shirleys find the funny side to everything, even with a major tantrum going on in the background!.Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Dowden - aka Mum and A Mic - actor, singer and Insta-influencer is in for a catch up with the Shirleys. They talk Insta-fame, being a mother to boys (twins in Jane's case!), exercising (or lack of) plus Birthdays and Christmas. So soon!Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleyAnd find Jane at: mum_and_a_mic on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dolly Parton, Angelina Joley and Jennifer Aniston all feature in this weeks show. Well, they're talked about at least. The shorter Shirley gives us her version of Dolly's Jolene (or Joley) and there's more talk of lockdown Birthdays and the good old British weather. As always there's a laugh (or three) a minute.Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleywebsite: www.shirleyandshirley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we meet Acronym Aunt Dr Susan Guzzle who dishes out sage relationship advice. Miriam Margolyes is looking for a flatmate/house sitter and the shorter Shirley is tempted. October Birthdays and picnics, dining alfresco, Grace Jones and whether the girls' live show will be going ahead in November are all topics to have fun with. Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleywebsite: www.shirleyandshirley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys' birthdays are coming up and one has lots of presents from both Shirley's and the other none so far... The shorter Shirley is whitening her teeth whilst the taller is flabbergasted by the snail trail Carla Bruni seems to have left on the knee of her elderly father (see @motherfunkposcast to judge for yourself). There are recommendations for both the boys and the girls and how to get rid of the dreaded dummy.Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleywebsite: www.shirleyandshirley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The taller Shirley is waiting on a Covid test, which meant cancelling a live show. This doesn't stop much fun chat this week though, talking twins (is it.a pair of?), lesbian films, and what kind of slipper their mothers raised to them... Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleywebsite: www.shirleyandshirley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our mums in a funk discuss everything from Moon Boots to Macron; lady lovers to sugar mamas and why they won’t be inviting one another over for Christmas.Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleywebsite: www.shirleyandshirley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The formidable Deborah Frances-White talks to the Shirleys about dancing her way through lockdown, the many different ways to mother (without having to get your hands dirty), and why she is absolutely, under no circumstances, replacing Jenni Murray on Woman’s Hour.https://choose.loveTune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleywebsite: www.shirleyandshirley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're 25 this week! There's birthday talk with the boys about to turn two, student loans, there's a new fan called Thomas who encouraged the girls to sing, newsletters from nursery, pulling knobs off and all that comes in between. Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleywebsite: www.shirleyandshirley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The taller Shirley is back from her Italian holiday, whilst the shorter went mad in Norfolk. One of the boys has learnt to swear, which can be awkward. There's chat of nurseries, wetsuits, and holidaying in the UK. They're fast, they're furious and they're funny.Tune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!Get in touch with the Shirleys and ask them ANYTHING you like at:Email: [email protected]: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleywebsite: www.shirleyandshirley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.