Ignore That Feeling with Fern Brady and Alison Spittle

Dating apps, aliens and the end of the world 15.09.2026 48мин

This week on the podcast, Alison and Fern discuss dating app profiles, the sexual policing of women, and how they feel about the impending end of the world.After this week the podcast is going on a short break! We'll be back with weekly episodes from Tuesday 6 October, but in the meantime we'll be sharing some more bonus clips and episodes over on our Patreon at patreon.com/ignorethatfeelingpod.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Recorded by and Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being agents of the patriarchy and Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac 08.09.2026 40мин

This week on the podcast, Fern recounts her recent biohacking mushroom megadose, and the pair discuss Lars Von Trier's controversial film Nymphomaniac.Support Alison and Fern and help us keep making the podcast by signing up to our Patreon at patreon.com/ignorethatfeelingpod.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Recorded by and Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More nuns, bad massages and what happens after death 01.09.2026 35мин

Old habits die hard as this week on the pod we revisit Nun-cast, and Alison tells Fern about a terrible massage experience. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free listening and bonus content by signing up to our Patreon at patreon.com/ignorethatfeelingpod.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Katie Price documentary and the indignity of being an actor 25.08.2026 42мин

Alison and Fern discuss the recent Katie Price documentary, and Fern tells us about the parallels between the two books she's reading Black Bag by Luke Kennard, and The Make-Believe by Hannah Murray.Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free listening and bonus content by signing up to our Patreon at patreon.com/ignorethatfeelingpod.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Men in gyms, calisthenics and middle class assumptions about being working class 18.08.2026 44мин

This week Fern tells Alison about trying calisthenics, and they discuss the middle-class perception of what it means to be working class.Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free listening and bonus content by signing up to our Patreon at patreon.com/ignorethatfeelingpod.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoking, Steven Bartlett and getting off social media 11.08.2026 45мин

This week Alison and Fern look back at Steven Bartlett wine-gate, and Fern tells us about her grandmother's story telling days.Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free listening and bonus content by signing up to our Patreon at patreon.com/ignorethatfeelingpod.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EMDR therapy, people pleasing and crying on podcasts 04.08.2026 40мин

This week on the podcast Alison tells Fern about beginning EMDR therapy, and the pair explain what happened when they tried to buy drugs in Spain.Support the podcast and enjoy BONUS content by signing up to our Patreon at patreon.com/ignorethatfeelingpod.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nun-cast, becoming an aunt and Bonnie Blue revisited 28.07.2026 37мин

This week on the podcast Alison and Fern discuss their newest podcasting rivals, and the best thing about becoming an aunt.Enjoy BONUS episodes and support the podcast by signing up to our Patreon at patreon.com/ignorethatfeelingpod.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football chants, Primavera and Michael Jackson fans 21.07.2026 47мин

One gallbladder down but one Ritalin prescription up - the podcast is BACK!This week Fern and Alison recall their trip to this year's Primavera Sound festival, and in the wake of the World Cup they discuss homophobia in football and beard contracts.Enjoy bonus episodes and support the podcast by signing up to our Patreon at patreon.com/ignorethatfeelingpod.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The monarchy, This Morning and the weird-womenosphere 19.05.2026 44мин

This week Fern and Alison share Prince Philip's best (worst) quotes, and Fern explains why she had to quit watching This Morning for good.We're now going on a short break! We'll be back with more episodes very soon, but in meantime, we'll be sharing bonus content over on our Patreon! Sign up now at patreon.com/ignorethatfeelingpodAlison's Big tour continues around the UK, and on the 19 June she will be performing at London's Leicester Square Theatre. For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dancing priests and dodgy priests 12.05.2026 40мин

This week on the podcast Fern and Alison discuss how priests come in all shapes and sizes, and Fern tells us more about her recent trip to Naples.Since recording this episode, Fern has completed the London Marathon! She's raising money for Autistica, the UK's national autism research charity. The donation page is still open here, please give if you can!Alison's Big tour continues around the UK, and on the 19 June she will be performing at London's Leicester Square Theatre. For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warnings, quitting smoking and Celebrity Pointless trophy stimming toys 05.05.2026 52мин

Could Fern be the next Bond? Alison seems to think so. This week on the podcast Fern tells Alison about her experience with lasers (the hair removing kind), and the two discuss the use of trigger warnings.Since recording this episode, Fern has completed the London Marathon! She's raising money for Autistica, the UK's national autism research charity. The donation page is still open here, please give if you can!Alison's Big tour continues around the UK, and on the 19 June she will be performing at London's Leicester Square Theatre. For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychedelic megadoses and the America’s Next Top Model documentary 28.04.2026 39мин

This week on the podcast Alison and Fern discuss the recent documentary Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.Since recording this episode, Fern has now completed the London Marathon! She's raising money for Autistica, the UK's national autism research charity. The donation page is still open here, please give if you can!Alison's Big tour continues around the UK, and on the 19 June she will be performing at London's Leicester Square Theatre. For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bad auditions, priests and the Take That documentary 21.04.2026 52мин

This week Fern tells Alison about the latest Take That documentary, and they both share their experiences of castings, auditions and mental health support.Fern is running the London Marathon THIS SUNDAY to raise money for Autistica, the UK’s national autism research charity. You can sponsor Fern and help support this incredible charity here!Alison's 'Big' tour continues around the UK, Ireland and soon ...Australia! For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Escaping Heated Rivalry psychosis and getting baptised in the lithium pool 14.04.2026 48мин

This week Fern struggles with a serious case of Heated Rivalry Psychosis, and Alison tells us about a relaxing Romanian spa experience (and a less relaxing ketamine experience).Fern is running the London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026 to raise money for Autistica, the UK’s national autism research charity. You can sponsor Fern and help support this incredible charity here!Alison's 'Big' tour continues around the UK, Ireland and soon ...Australia! For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting HRT and quitting Chat GPT 07.04.2026 38мин

This week Fern considers quitting Chat GPT, shares her HRT diary and both she and Alison reflect on some interesting childhood friendships.Fern is running the London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026 to raise money for Autistica, the UK’s national autism research charity. You can sponsor Fern and help support this incredible charity here!Alison's 'Big' tour continues around the UK, Ireland and soon ...Australia! For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indie sleeze, meeting Pete Doherty and making a better Amy Winehouse film 31.03.2026 41мин

This week Fern and Alison look back at the Indie-sleeze era, and share stories of meeting Pete Doherty, Amy Winehouse and getting in a fight for a bit of Morrissey(👎)'s t-shirt.Fern is running the London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026 to raise money for Autistica, the UK’s national autism research charity. You can sponsor Fern and help support this incredible charity here!Alison's 'Big' tour continues around the UK, Ireland and soon ...Australia! For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside The Manosphere and the monkey-sphere 24.03.2026 37мин

This week Alison and Fern take a look at Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere, the monkey-sphere documentary Chimp Crazy (aka chimps that will rip your face off) and a bonkers squirrel-lady.Fern is running the London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026 to raise money for Autistica, the UK’s national autism research charity. You can sponsor Fern and help support this incredible charity here!Alison's 'Big' tour continues around the UK, Ireland and soon ...Australia! For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeing Katie Price and Kerry Katona live, Girl Bands Forever and Goethe 17.03.2026 39мин

A few months ago Alison and Fern went on their first ever podcast outing to see Kerry Katona and Katie Price LIVE in Catford. In Fern's own words: live comedy can't compete with a show like this.Fern is running the London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026 to raise money for Autistica, the UK’s national autism research charity. You can sponsor Fern and help support this incredible charity here!Alison's 'Big' tour continues around the UK, Ireland and soon ...Australia! For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally discussing Mounjaro and pooing in a box for Tim Spector 10.03.2026 53мин

This week Alison finally tells us about her Mounjaro journey, and Fern explains why she sent a poo in a box to Tim Spector.Fern is running the London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026 to raise money for Autistica, the UK’s national autism research charity. You can sponsor Fern and help support this incredible charity here!Alison is on tour with her award-winning show Big. For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at [email protected] Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpodProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.Photos by Paul Gilbey.Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.