{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/4b0cd813-7493-4305-b809-fd8071075e21/87fa5f78-aad2-4384-8f2a-7199e22c942a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 155: Simon London on adoption, racism, and Twiggy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ed77306c05ec5f0f40e85/611ed7ce014bb2001382b70b.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>We tackle some controversial topics in this episode with the help of the brilliant journalist, presenter and telly producer, Simon London!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>He tells us about being adopted at the age of eight, and what it was like to go from a children's home to boarding school. We hear about some of the racism he's faced over the course of his life, and the advice he's giving his son about growing up as a mixed race child.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The conversation covers everything from knife crime and Raoul Moat to Fanta-based cocktails and photocopying your own tits. We also hear about Simon's time on telly shows like&nbsp;<em>So Graham Norton</em>, and he reveals the best and worst celebrities he's worked with.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can follow Simon on Instagram and Twitter @slondonuk. And do check out his brilliant website about family days out in London,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.kidrated.com/\" target=\"_blank\">kidrated.com</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>WE ARE COMING TO EDINBURGH! Come and see us, 7.50pm at the Assembly Rooms, 1-25 August (not 12th). Tickets are selling fast so get yours now from&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/scummy-mummies\" target=\"_blank\">assemblyfestival.com</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We're on Twitter (<a href=\"https://twitter.com/scummymummies\" target=\"_blank\">@scummymummies</a>),&nbsp;<a href=\"https://instagram.com/scummymummies\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/scummymummiespodcast\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>. Please send your confessions to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;and visit us at&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.scummymummies.com/\" target=\"_blank\">ScummyMummies.com</a>. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Scummy Mummies book is&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scummy-Mummies-Helen-Thorn/dp/1849499616/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=\" target=\"_blank\">OUT NOW</a>! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/create-review/ref=cm_cr_dp_wrt_top?ie=UTF8&amp;asin=1849499616&amp;channel=detail-glance&amp;nodeID=266239&amp;store=books\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon review</a>!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for listening!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn"}