Come As You Are - Podcast

15/11/2022

Hi loves. I am doing my first preview of my new comedy show Lullabies (WIP) at the Bill Murray comedy club in Angel next Tuesday 22nd at 6.30pm. It's a very funny, musical, semi improvised sleep workshop for new parents. Directed by the inimitable Sean Morley I would LOVE some wonderful peeps in the audience for this first outing. Discount code for £5 tickets - just enter DUFFTING at checkout. Hopefully see some of you there!

Helen Duff: Lullabies (Work in Progress) on 22nd November, 2022 at 6:30pm at The Bill Murray. Hosted by Angel Comedy Club London.

23/03/2021

It’s out! The final episode of S1 within the dazzling 🍑 get this & every other gem in S1 at https://linktr.ee/helenduff or my bio.

The Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and bombastic black sheep who enjoys telling jokes, breaking hearts and taking names, Sophie Duker is a shooting star on the UK comedy scene. As seen on BBC2 (Mock The Week, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order), Channel 4 (8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Riot Girls), E4 (8 Out of 10 Cats), BBC Three, Channel 5 and Comedy Central.

In this episode we talk about riding out online abuse, how has helped Sophie stay in her whilst enduring a media sh*tstorm, ********on, ***ms, and the distinct differences between being in an and practicing

You can find Sophie being warm, witty and wise on
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and Twitter

Support the podcast with a one off donation on https://ko-fi.com/helenduff or to get access to all sorts of extra audio / video content become a regular subscriber on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HelenDuff

Intro / Outro music by Luisa Gerstein of Deep Throat Choir ; musical interludes written and performed by Helen Duff, arranged by Touch & Compass; edited by Helen Duff; produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Treen and Daisy Grant with artwork from

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16/03/2021

It’s out! Episode 10 - would you believe!! The penultimate ep in this series with the sublime ray of sunshine wrap your ears around this at the link in my bio or cc https://linktr.ee/helenduff

Alice is an actor, director, writer and workshop facilitator. She is an artistic director of an all female trained collective, and co-produces alternative comedy cabaret She often writes under the (not so mysterious) pen name ADB.

In this episode we discuss **M, , as a , , and parties unleashing your aquatic side at a young age.

You can find Alice bringing sunshine to everything she does on:
Instagram
and Twitter

Support the podcast with a one off donation on https://ko-fi.com/helenduff or to get access to all sorts of extra audio / video content become a regular subscriber on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HelenDuff

Intro / Outro music by of musical interludes written and performed by Helen Duff, arranged by Touch & Compass; edited by Lorna Treen; produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Treen and Daisy Grant. Artwork by

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02/03/2021

It’s out! Our new episode with the wonder that is Ariane Barnes! Find it everywhere you listen to podcasts at link in bio / https://linktr.ee.com/helenduff

Ariane Barnes is a performer, teacher and embodied diversity and inclusion strategist. In this episode we talk trusting your instincts, setting up support networks to empower marginalised women facing prejudice in the performance industries, healing the body and brain connection, the importance of cultivating safe spaces when it comes to enjoying s*xual intimacy, and unleashing your inner freak.

Ariane is the founder of Different Women, an organisation that runs workshops & empowerment events to support women who don't fit the standard mould to stand strong and tall in their chosen craft. Ariane helps women and those who work with women embrace their unique core gifts through performance, psychology and diversity. Different Women provide paid opportunities for growth to powerhouse BIPOC and LGBTQ women through the delivery of intensives and consultancy programmes for all.

Ariane will be running a self care weekend for BIPOC Performers in the spring through Different Women; keep up to date with all her wonderful work via:
Their website differentwomenproject.co.uk
Instagram
Twitter

Support the podcast with a one off donation on https://ko-fi.com/helenduff or to get access to all sorts of extra audio / video content become a regular subscriber on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HelenDuff

Intro / Outro music by Luisa Gerstein of Deep Throat Choir ; musical interludes written and performed by Helen Duff, arranged by Touch & Compass; artwork edited by Daisy Grant produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Treen and Daisy Grant.

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23/02/2021

Talking all things self esteem / comedy / desensitisation / disassociation and or***ms in today https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/come-as-you-are-podcast-or**sm

At 29, I had given up on ever having an or**sm. I’d tried everything – female ej*******on workshops, ta***ic massage, deep and meaningfuls with my besties – until a desperate search through Reddit led to self-diagnosing myself with anor**smia.

23/02/2021

It’s out! Our new episode of with the iconic Tom Rasmussen listen everywhere https://linktr.ee/helenduff

Tom has been performing and singing in drag since 2010. Their first solo show ‘Crystal Rasmussen presents the Bible 2’ was among the 20 best reviewed shows across the whole 2019 Fringe. Tom is also a writer, and after they spent five years dining out on stories of the drag and q***r scenes in publications like the and the .independent Tom published their first book (Penguin UK/FSG USA), which is now being developed for screen. Tom’s second book, is set for release with Bloomsbury in April 2021.

In this episode we discuss internalised classism, the philosophy of science, the reality of marriage, banging in the back of ASDA vans, banging in Berghain, and middle class families watching dogs bang in public.

You can find Tom on:
Instagram
Twitter

Support the podcast with a one off donation on https://ko-fi.com/helenduff or to get access to all sorts of extra audio / video content become a regular subscriber on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HelenDuff

Intro / Outro music by of ; musical interludes written and performed by Helen Duff, arranged by Touch & Compass; artwork Michael Julings; edited by ; produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Treen and Daisy Grant.

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15/02/2021

Have you heard on yet? Get her brilliance in your ears over at my https://linktr.we/helenduff link (along with all 4 other eps) because our new release with the sublime Jess Burgess talking all things and ***ms is out first thing tomorrow.
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Artwork Julings edited byHelen Duff, Come As You Are - Podcast is produced by Helen Duff, Daisy Grant & Lorna Rose Treen.
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09/02/2021

It's out! Episode 5 with the sublime stand up and BBC comedy producer Leila Navabi is here to delight your ears / imagination:

https://linktr.ee/helenduff

Leila is a 22 year-old writer, comedian and producer. Having started her career straight from school at 17, she has written and produced content for MTV, Comedy Central, Channel 4 and the BBC. She produced series 22 and 23 of Radio 4 Extra's 'Newsjack', 'The Summer Comedy Festival with Sara Pascoe' for Radio 4, and hit Spotify-Original podcast 'Rose and Rosie: Parental Guidance' (The Roses). As a writer, she's worked across many projects including BBC One's 'Tourist Trap' and BBC Sounds' 'The Leak'. Her newest creation, 'BAMESHOW', broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December to critical acclaim.She most recently made her television stand-up comedy debut on BBC One's 'Stand Up Sesh'.

In this episode we discuss how the trauma of coming out led Leila to leave home, the fire under her arse that's driven her to burn so bright on the UK comedy scene, having s*x with men as a form of home-conversion therapy and why, as a gay, Iranian-Welsh woman in a deeply satisfying, long term relationship, she's done discussing the ins' and outs' of her s*x life - except for when it comes to or***ms on this podcast. Thank goodness.

You can find Leila being all things funny, outspoken and passionate about everything on:
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Support the podcast with a one off donation on https://ko-fi.com/helenduff or to get access to all sorts of extra audio / video content become a regular subscriber on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HelenDuff

Intro / Outro music by Luisa Gerstein of Deep Throat Choir; musical interludes written and performed by Helen Duff, arranged by Touch & Compass; edited by Helen Duff; produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Rose Treen and Daisy Grant, artwork Michael Julings.

08/02/2021

Listened to the latest episode of Come As You Are - Podcast with the extraordinary Sam Holdsworth of Clowns Without Borders, UK talking or***ms, motherhood, clowning and being CEO of an international humanitarian charity yet? GET ON IT because we release our next episode with the sublime human and BBC comedy producer Leila Navabi TOMORROW!

Listen everywhere here:

https://linktr.ee/helenduff

Sam's episode was edited by Lorna Rose Treen and the podcast is produced by Helen Duff, Daisy Grant and Lorna Treen. This animation was created by Julings who is responsible for all our beautiful artwork, music by genius Gerstein of Deep Throat Choir and all episodes shared / sent viral / saving someone's life because of legends like YOU!

02/02/2021

It’s out! Our latest episode with the CEO of and all round fire cracker 🎉🎉🎉 Listen everywhere at link in bio - https://linktr.ee/helenduff

Samantha Holdsworth is the Founder and CEO of Clowns Without Borders UK, an international humanitarian charity that delivers joy and play to children living in crisis areas, refugee and displacement camps. As a Facilitator, Clown and Producer, Sam has devised and delivered countless community-based and arts-led projects around the world. She is passionate about the arts as a catalyst for social change.

In this episode, we talk about stepping into your power at 40, setting up an international humanitarian charity single handed, creating a safe space for women to play in crisis zones, and navigating or***ms, presence and the impulse to burn all our existing systems of governance down to the ground, in a post-birth body.

Find out more information about Clowns Without Borders UK and how you can get involved with their work at https://www.clownswithoutborders.org.uk
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Support the podcast with a one off donation on https://ko-fi.com/helenduff or to get access to all sorts of extra audio / video content become a regular subscriber on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HelenDuff

Intro / Outro music by Luisa Gerstein of Deep Throat Choir ; musical interludes by Helen Duff, arranged by Paddy Gervers; edited by Lorna Treen; produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Treen and Daisy Grant ; artwork Michael Julings 🎊

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01/02/2021

Have you listened to Karen’s episode with Karen Hobbs yet? Crack on because tomorrow we release an eye opening new episode with the stunning Samantha Holdsworth CEO of Clowns Without Borders, UK !! Listen wherever you get your podcasts:

https://linktr.ee/helenduff

Cannot recommend Karen’s comedy / energy / everything approach to life highly enough.
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Artwork Michael Julings produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Rose Treen & Daisy Grant
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26/01/2021

It's out! Episode 3 with the extraordinary Karen Hobbs has just been released and you can get it in your ears here, there and everywhere:

Acast: https://shows.acast.com/come-as-you-are/episodes/jodie-mitchell…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mzG96QAI0em48JQGfcBS4?si=9EFzPTaLT4u2M2m0mukt1w…
iTunes: https://apple.co/3qO7Qh8

Karen Hobbs is a comedian, writer, actress and ambassador for the cervical cancer charity raising awareness of a potentially terminal disease that she was diagnosed with at 24 and from which she has made a full recovery.

In this episode, we talk Class-A c*nt ex-boyfriends, rediscovering s*x after major surgery, shredding the shame of speaking openly about cervical cancer, and or**sming like there's a tsunami on the horizon that only you and your va**na can control.

Karen is currently busy being a larger than life legend on the following platforms:
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Facebook - Karen Hobbs

Support the podcast with a one off donation on https://ko-fi.com/helenduff or to get access to all sorts of extra audio / video content become a regular subscriber on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HelenDuff

Intro / Outro music by Luisa Gerstein of Deep Throat Choir; musical interludes by Helen Duff, arranged by Paddy Gervers; artwork Michael Julings edited by Daisy Grant ; produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Rose Treen and Daisy Grant.

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25/01/2021

Have you listened to Jodie’s episode w Jodie Mitchell yet? Better get it in because tomorrow we release a flipping fantastic new one with the wonderful Karen Hobbs ...! Listen on:

Acast: https://shows.acast.com/come-as-you-are/episodes/jodie-mitchell…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mzG96QAI0em48JQGfcBS4?si=9EFzPTaLT4u2M2m0mukt1w…
iTunes: https://apple.co/3qO7Qh8

Or wherever you get your podcasts. Like, review, subscribe AND SHARE WITH THAT ONE FRIEND WHOSE LIFE IT WILL CHANGE!
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Artwork Michael Julings Produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Rose Treen Daisy Grant music by Lusia Gerstein.
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19/01/2021

It’s out! Episode 2 of with the utterly compelling Jodie Mitchell!

Find it on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/come-as-you-are/episodes/jodie-mitchell

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mzG96QAI0em48JQGfcBS4

& wherever you get your podcasts.

Jodie Mitchell is a comedian, podcaster and drag king, performing as John Travulva with PECs Drag Kings, founding member of the omni-hilarious q***r comedy collective The LOL Word and one half of the podcast Secret Dinosaur Cult with Sofie Hagen.

In this episode, we talk masc' shame, internalised butch phobia, homophobia, fat phobia and - on the flip side - consensual, joyful, egalitarian s*x. In this quietly captivating exploration of identity, role play and self expression, Jodie reveals how performing as a drag king to a fanbase of "incredible screaming q***rs who crave the non-cis-male dick" helped them to take up space, celebrate their masculinity, and fully embrace their s*xuality.

They are currently busy being a ‘blindingly obvious comedic talent’ (The Skinny) on the following platforms:
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Support the podcast with a one off donation on https://ko-fi.com/helenduff or to get access to all sorts of extra audio / video content become a regular subscriber on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HelenDuff

Intro / Outro music by Luisa Gerstein of Deep Throat Choir; musical interludes by Helen Duff, arranged by Paddy Gervers, edited by Daisy Grant, produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Rose Treen and Daisy Grant. Artwork Michael Julings
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12/01/2021

SWEET RELEASE! First ep with the brilliant Desiree Burch is out now on Acast 🎊 Spotify 🎊Youtube 🎊 and soon on iTunes 🥴click this link to get it in your hungry ear holes:
https://shows.acast.com/come-as-you-are
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As seen on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, 8 out of 10 Cats, and Netflix’ The Flinch, and heard on Adam Buxton’s podcast and as the narrator on the dating show Desiree is a comedy power house. We take a deep dive into how her past experiences working as a do******ix in New York, studying at Yale, and growing up as a fat person of colour in the land of Hollywood, impacted her relationship with s*x, or**sm and selfhood. Plus Craigslist, Hot Chip and really lyrical f*cks.
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Artwork Michael Julings Photography Rebecca Willow Produced by me, Lorna Rose Treen & Daisy Grant
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12/01/2021

SWEET RELEASE! OUR FIRST EPISODE IS LIVE WITH THE FANTASTIC DESIREE BURCH!

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