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By: Cally Beaton

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...

Rewrite: Susie Dent from Series Five
Yesterday at 11:05 PM

As our literary season in the run up to Cally’s book’s arrival, we raid the Namaste archive for this this episode Cally where talks to Countdown Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent about etymology, phrases, feelings, love, writing, happiness, Japanese, French, hygge, memory, Maths, fame, Finland and her Twitter Words of the Day.

Instagram: ⁠@susiedent⁠

Roots of Happiness ⁠book⁠

The Secret Lives of Words ⁠Tour⁠

Something Rhymes with Purple ⁠podcast⁠

Sean Lock’s ⁠Rectum of the Year⁠ 

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Re-Write: Mark Billingham from Series One
04/24/2025

As our literary season continues, we bring you this classic episode from the Namaste archive where Cally talks to crime writer Mark Billingham, about writing, fans, zoom life, reviews,

crowd-pleasing, Elvis Costello, showing off, personality types, writing, reading, poker, luck vs hard work, midlife crises and John Irving.

  

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A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

 

John Cleese on creativity in management


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Re-Write: Charlie Higson from Series Six
04/16/2025

In this classic episode from the Namaste Archvie, Cally talks to Charlie Higson about: James Bond, The Fast Show, hustles, university, Paul Whitehouse, Harry Enfield, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, punk, Thatcher, creativity, Dad’s Army, sons, brothers and writing.


Instagram: @higsonmonstroso


Charlie's books and more


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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions


Music by Jake Yapp


Beautiful Thing with Kit de Waal
04/09/2025

In this episode, Cally talks to best-selling author Kit de Waal about rejection, getting published, reading, writing, social mobility, religion, racism, self-esteem, identity, adoption, motherhood and relationships.


Instagram: @kitdewaal


Kit’s books and more


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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

 

Music by Jake Yapp

 

Cover design by Jaijo

 

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Play It Again: Edith Bowman from Series Six
04/02/2025

In this episode Cally talks to Edith Bowman about films, dreams, imposter syndrome, loneliness, MTV, the moon, manifestations, fame, radio, finding your voice, knock-backs, soundtracks, Clooney, Spielberg, Sorcese and Mariah Carey. 

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Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

 

Music by Jake Yapp

 

Cover design by Jaijo

 

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Fortysomething with Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman
03/27/2025

In this episode, Cally talks to Nicole Goodman and Lauren Mishcon about self-care, womanhood, wellness, dogs, kids, doulas, sex therapists, friendship, confidence and snail snot.


Self Care Club podcast


40ish Podcast


Instagram: @selfcareclubpod and @40ish.podcast


TikTok: @selfcareclubpodcast and @40ish.podcast


The book Have You Tried This?



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The Price is Right with Tom Price
03/20/2025

In this episode, Cally talks to actor, presenter and comedian Tom Price about acting, podcasting, therapy, trauma, the Hoffman Process, family, dogs, private school, vulnerability, life and death.


Instagram: @thetomprice and @toasterpod


My Mate Bought a Toaster podcast


Chatabix podcast


Adam Buxton podcast


Cariad Lloyd’s Griefcast podcast with Tom


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Fit Bitch with Victoria Emes
03/13/2025

In this episode, Cally talks to Victoria Emes about parenting, influencing, womanhood, comedy, fitness, social media, algorithms, celebrity, minges, mansplaining, anxiety, sobriety and MTV.


Victoria on Instagram: @victoriaemes


Victoria on TikTok: @victoriaemes


Get your FitBitch


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Women Aren't Funny: An International Women's Day Special
03/06/2025

In this episode Cally celebrates International Women's Day by busting the myth that 'women aren't funny' by revisiting conversations we've had with some of the funniest, most successful comedians in the UK including Jenny Eclair, Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Sally Phillips, Shazia Mirza, and Kerry Godliman.


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Everyone’s Favourite TikTok Auntie with Ann Russell
02/27/2025

In this episode, Cally talks to author and TikTok sensation Ann Russell about cleaning, cancer, clutter, community, kids, role models, boarding school, trad wives, grandmothers, alcoholism, sustainability, empathy and DIY.


Ann on TikTok


Ann’s books


For more about Cally see her new website and pre-order her book here


Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions

 

Music by Jake Yapp

 

Cover design by Jaijo

 

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