Ignore That Feeling with Fern Brady and Alison Spittle
Comedians Fern Brady and Alison Spittle reunite for a new podcast with no theme, no boundaries, and no rules. They are two ex-Catholic women who have never learned to acknowledge a single emotion. New episodes are released weekly, starting Tuesday 10 February. Listeners can send voice notes or emails to the podcast.
Episodes
The monarchy, This Morning and the weird-womenosphere
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 wi
Dancing priests and dodgy priests
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, an
Trigger warnings, quitting smoking and Celebrity Pointless trophy stimming toys
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 gi
Psychedelic megadoses and the America’s Next Top Model documentary
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 wi
Bad auditions, priests and the Take That documentary
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
Escaping Heated Rivalry psychosis and getting baptised in the lithium pool
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 con
Starting HRT and quitting Chat GPT
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
Indie sleeze, meeting Pete Doherty and making a better Amy Winehouse film
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 con
Inside The Manosphere and the monkey-sphere
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 '
Seeing Katie Price and Kerry Katona live, Girl Bands Forever and Goethe
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!Aliso
Finally discussing Mounjaro and pooing in a box for Tim Spector
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 informatio
Heated Rivalry, Paul Mescal and being female comedians
This week Fern talks about her new obsession with Heated Rivalry, romanticising all Irish men (except Paul Mescal) and Alison explains how her comedy has changed as a - quote un-quote - "female comedian".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 h
Bonnie Blue, love in capitalism and nearly talking about Mounjaro
This week Alison and Fern discuss sex work and Fern's attempt to become a findom, love (or lack thereof) in a capitalist society and Alison nearly tells us about Mounjaro.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 currently on tour w
Dads, parrot people and crying in public
This week Fern and Alison discuss crying on runs, the wild things that happen on public transport in London, and their dads (who they are comedically similar to).Alison is currently 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 WhatsA
Lily Allen’s album and Alison discovers hummus
Comedians and best friends Fern Brady and Alison Spittle are back with a brand new podcast, Ignore That Feeling!In their inaugural episode they discuss Lily Allen's album West End Girl, the mammal with the Guinness World Record certified longest ejaculation, and the day that Alison first tried hummus. What else happened that day? Listen to find out.Alison is currently on tour with her award-winnin
Ignore That Feeling with Fern Brady and Alison Spittle - Trailer
Comedians Fern Brady and Alison Spittle reunite for a brand-new podcast. This time round there's no theme, no boundaries, no rules. Launching Tue 10 February 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
