Sophie talks to comedian and actress Isy Suttie about ludicrously big hospital bags, sleep deprivation and discovering that everyone has their crunch points... Isy is best known for playing Dobby in Peep Show but has appeared in numerous shows on TV and radio including Skins, Man Down and Damned.  Her book The Actual One was published in 2017 and she's currently writing a novel. 

Sophie talks to comedy writer and performer Isabel Fay about caesareans, wet and dry vacuum hoovers and taking pregnancy tests while drunk. Isabel writes lots of kids TV shows including all 5 series of CBBC's BAFTA winning Class Dismissed, Dennis the Menace Unleashed, The Furchester Hotel, Waffle the Wonder Dog and Swashbuckle.

Sophie talks to stand-up comedian and writer Jen Brister about IVF, being the 'non biological' parent and soft play hell. Jen is a stand up comedian who has performed her comedy around the world from Edinburgh to Melbourne.  She's appeared in Live at the Apollo and supported Frankie Boyle on his tour in 2018.  Her first book The Other Mother was published in 2019.

Sophie talks to actor, writer, director and magician Andy Nyman about respecting your kids, the perils of iPads and mean kids... Andy's credits include the films Death at a Funeral, Severance and Ghost Stories.  He has worked extensively with Derren Brown and has appeared in numerous TV and stage shows - most recently starring as Tevye in the  critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof.

Sophie talks to actor and comedian Colin Hoult about going from one child to two, the benefits of meditation and adapting the classics for a young audience... Colin Hoult has written and performed in numerous successful Edinburgh comedy shows including Carnival of Monsters and Anna Mann: A Sketch Show for Depressives.  He's appeared in lots of telly including Being Human, Life is Short, Russell Howard's Good News and Harry Hill's TV Burp.

As a special Christmas treat, Sophie talks to self proclaimed star of stage and screen Anna Mann.  Anna talks about the usual: hunchback daughters, teaching your baby Shakespeare and twixt the legs slings. Co-produced by Colin Hoult.

Sophie talks to Kerry Howard about single parenthood, modern parenting and choo choo trains. Kerry is best known for her role as Laura in the BBC Three comedy Him and Her, she's also starred in Witless, Drunk History and Young Hyacinth.

Sophie talks to writer and broadcaster Danny Robins about going from one child to two, the latte papas of progressive Sweden and bad examples. Danny's credits include We Are History, Museum of Everything, Rudy's Rare Records and The Cold Swedish Winter.

Sophie talks to award-winning actor Lara Pulver about miscarriage, meditation and juggling work with motherhood.... Lara is best known for her roles in TV shows such as Spooks, Sherlock and The City and the City and she won an Olivier award in 2016 for her role in the hit musical Gypsy. 

Sophie talks to actor Sam Spruell about schools, the pursuit of 'perfection' and managing your expectations. Sam's film credits include The Hurt Locker, Defiance and Legend; he had a recurring role in Spooks and played Owen Lynch in the first season of Luther.

Sophie talks to TV presenter Kirsten O'Brien about IVF, twins and what she has hidden in her attic... Kirsten is a TV and radio presenter who is possibly best known for presenting kids telly including SMart on CBBC.  She has appeared on and presented numerous TV and radio shows and performed in and written two Edinburgh comedy shows.

Sophie talks to the agent Sarah Camlett about sperm bank shopping, parenting with Alexa and asking for help. Sarah is a highly successful acting agent representing lots of high profile clients.  She is also a proud solo mum of two.

Sophie talks to columnist, playwright and actor Sadie Hasler about the Essex Girl stereotype, maternal anger and cool scars. Sadie's plays Pramkicker and Fran & Leni have been performed around the world in Washington DC, Sydney, Chicago, Melbourne, Oslo, Rome, Edinburgh, & around the UK. Her new play Stiletto Beach is showing at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch from 4th to 28th Sept 2019.

Sophie talks to actor and writer Harry Peacock about the sanctity of a good routine, his experience as a child actor and  the social etiquette of play dates. Harry is best known for his role as Ray Purchase in Toast of London and has  appeared in many other productions on stage, on radio and TV including The Kennedys and Star Stories. He also writes and performs in the popular podcast Brian and Roger.

Sophie talks to actor Paul Ready about stay at home Dads, sleep deprivation and the challenges of working abroad. Paul is a prolific stage and TV actor - he plays Kevin, the stay at home Dad, in Motherland and his other recent credits include The Bodyguard, Mother, Father, Son and The Terror.

Sophie talks to stand-up, writer and actor Marcus Brigstocke about projectile poo, the danger of the internet and what to do if your baby loses a finger. Marcus has appeared on many TV and radio shows including Argumental, Have I Got News for You, I've Never Seen Star Wars, Giles Wemmbbley Hogg Goes Off and The Brig Society.  He'll be doing his live show Devil May Care at the Pleasance, Edinburgh this summer (2019).

Sophie talks to award-winning theatre director Tamara Harvey about the emotion challenges of striking a work/kids balance, interfering strangers at bus stops and the guilt, the guilt, the guilt, the GUILT! Tamara is the artistic director of Theatr Clywd and has directed numerous productions in the West End, throughout the U.K and beyond.  Most recently she directed Home, I'm Darling which won an Olivier for Best Comedy in 2019.

Sophie talks to actress, comedy writer and creative pee artist Hayley Jayne Standing. Hayley is currently appearing in Sitting at the Arcola Theatre and has appeared in numerous things from Downton Abbey to Coronation Street.

Sophie talks to BAFTA winning actress Katherine Parkinson. Katherine has appeared in a multitude of things including The I.T Crowd, Humans, The Kennedys, Inside Number 9 and Psychoville.

Sophie talks to 'stay-at-home-mum' Sally Clarke.  Formerly an advertising copywriter and communications director she stopped working when her first child was born in 2014.   She talks about the gender 'trap door' of balancing a career and children, the horrors of baby books and not being able to keep her wee wee in.

Sophie talks to writer, artist and stiletto-wearing buggy-wielder Sian Pattenden. Sian started writing for Smash Hits when she was 18 and has been interviewing pop stars ever since - for The Face, The Guardian, Select and NME.  She also writes and illustrates children's books.  The latest series, **The Peppers and the International Magic Guys**, was selected for inclusion in the Richard and Judy Book Club 2013.  Sian co-presents the weekly pop culture podcast Bigmouth.

Sophie talks to comedian, podcaster and master Lego builder Stuart Goldsmith. Stuart has been performing stand up comedy for over a decade and presents the hugely successful podcast The Comedian’s Comedian where he’s interviewed the likes of Russell Brand, Stewart Lee and Patton Oswalt about the craft of writing and performing stand-up.

Sophie talks to writer, actor and reckless scooter mum Barunka 'Danger' O'Shaughnessy. Barunka co-wrote Hunderby with Julia Davis and has appeared in shows like The Mighty Boosh, That Mitchell and Webb Look and Extras.

Sophie talks to stand-up, actress and toy disposal expert Wendy Wason. Wendy has been performing stand-up since 2004 and has written and performed three Edinburgh shows (performing two while 9 months pregnant in 2011).  She has written and starred in her own sitcom for BBC Scotland called Half My Age Plus Seven and has appeared in various TV shows including Sherlock, Coupling and The IT Crowd.