Ignore That Feeling with Fern Brady and Alison Spittle

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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/ignorethatfeelingpod 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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, 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.

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 here ! 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 WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams and 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.