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Ignore That Feeling with Fern Brady and Alison Spittle

Plosive 16 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

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.

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Dating apps, aliens and the end of the world Sep 15, 2026 48:45 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.An

Being agents of the patriarchy and Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac Sep 8, 2026 40:50 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 WhatsAp

More nuns, bad massages and what happens after death Sep 1, 2026 35:27 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

The Katie Price documentary and the indignity of being an actor Aug 25, 2026 42:56 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

Men in gyms, calisthenics and middle class assumptions about being working class Aug 18, 2026 44:08 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 +44

Smoking, Steven Bartlett and getting off social media Aug 11, 2026 45:03 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

EMDR therapy, people pleasing and crying on podcasts Aug 4, 2026 40:38 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

Nun-cast, becoming an aunt and Bonnie Blue revisited Jul 28, 2026 37:43 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 ignoretha

Football chants, Primavera and Michael Jackson fans Jul 21, 2026 47:28 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 ques

The monarchy, This Morning and the weird-womenosphere May 19, 2026 44:22 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 May 12, 2026 40:11 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 May 5, 2026 52:17 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 Apr 28, 2026 39:50 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 Apr 21, 2026 52:10 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 Apr 14, 2026 48:17 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 Apr 7, 2026 38:54 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 Mar 31, 2026 41:45 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 Mar 24, 2026 37:44 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 Mar 17, 2026 39:24 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 Mar 10, 2026 53:09 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 Mar 3, 2026 41:23 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 Feb 24, 2026 44:06 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 Feb 17, 2026 42:29 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 Feb 10, 2026 42:05 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 Jan 23, 2026 0:47 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.

Ignore That Feeling with Fern Brady and Alison Spittle

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