The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers

End of Term Sprint, Podcast Awards Excitement & The Playhouse turned Powerhouse

It's nearly the end of the school year, and the Mums are back to chat about the end of the year chaos... the sprint to the end of the year activities, the stress about the summer plans, and the mental load... after a quick recap by Heather and Lissy on the fabulous Edinburgh Pride event over the weekend.  Heather & Lissy were out giving Mum Hugs.. and had an absolutely wonderful time at the magical event which took place on the Royal Mile and Bristo Square. The Scottish Podcast Awards are coming up, and the Mums are getting ready, having been nominated for Best Comedy Podcast and Best Sex, Relationships & Family Podcast.  Find out what the Mums are thinking, planning, and wearing to attend the event in Glasgow! The Mums wrap with a recap on some of the fabulous shows which are coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse this year.  Everything from High Society to Trainspotting the Musical to Back to the Future... and of course Kim's absolute favourites: The Archers!   As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  And don't forget to book your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Just the Tonic Nucleus... August 29th & 30th at 2pm... tickets available on Just the Tonic website as well as Edinburgh Fringe! Get your tickets today!

The World Cup, The Tartan Army in Boston & prep for the Scottish Podcast Awards Gala Glitz

After a special shoutout to The Edinburgh Minute after the Mums made the coveted Top 4 spot in last week’s Culture Minute, the Mums are catching up on the excitement around Scotland's performance in the World Cup!  The Mums are tracking the Tartan Army across the Atlantic as Scotland finally makes its historic return to the World Cup stage out in Boston.  All the news is abuzz with the impact that the Scots are having on the United States... people are reporting how they have never had so much fun before and the Mums are here for it! Next the Mums are talking red carpets, high heels, and zero chill as they do their final countdown and prep for the Scottish Podcast Awards gala!  Nominated for 2 Scottish Podcast Awards... for Best Comedy and for Best Sex, Relationships & Family categories...the Mums are honoured and excited about what will happen next week in Glasgow! Join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  Make sure to book your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE Fringe Show at Just the Tonic Nucleus on August 29th and 30th at 2pm!

The Summer Scramble: Surviving Camp Chaos & pre-Holiday Stress

The Mums are back to chat about the looming reality check... the summer hols are coming soon, and plans need to be made!  Before diving into the main topic, the Mums catch up on the events over the weekend: the Corstorphine Fair, and the Everywoman Festival - where the Mums giving out flyers for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE Fringe Show chatted with loads of lovely people!  Heather also chats about the experience of writing a Comedy Sketch for the first time (with the expert coaching of the legendary comedian Viv Gee)... it's a big deal for the Mums to have the creative license and opportunities presented by the Just the Tonic Fringe Show!  The Mums just hope you book your tickets to see it! Moving on, the Mums dive into the pre-Summer Holiday tension... everything from the Hunger Games of scheduling camps, The Tetris Schedule, and the Financial Hit... essentially a second mortgage just to ensure the kids don’t spend July staring at an iPad screen. The Mums chat about the new  EU border regulation's and biometrics circus involved when travelling with kids abroad, before moving on to the World Cup!  Everyone is excited about Scotland qualifying for the first time in 28 years... but what's worse?  Frantically sweating over airport queues or camp sign-ups, OR dealing with husbands covered in face paint, yelling at screens? Finally the Mums wrap up with some of the highlights from this year's Tony Awards, and run through all of the fantastic shows coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse!   High Society, Annie, The Archers, Legally Blonde, Jersey Boys, Trainspotting, Dirty Dancing, Mean Girls, and Back to the Future -- this year at the Edinburgh Playhouse is going to be outstanding!  Get your tickets today... and also of course for 🎙️ 2X Scottish Podcast Awards nominated (Comedy & Sex, Family & Relationships) The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at @edfringe [https://www.instagram.com/edfringe/]! 🗓️ August 29-30 ⏰ 2 - 3:30pm 📌 Just The Tonic Nucleus https://edinburgh.justthetonic.com/event/88:6120/

Petty to the Grave: When Revenge Goes Sky-High

The ladies of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers are back for this hilarious (and slightly terrifying)  journey through three entirely true, documented acts of unprecedented pettiness. The Big Question is where is the line between a harmless prank and a life-ruining act of vengeance? After a quick chat and discussion about what the Mums got up to over the weekend, Lissy, Kim, Tammy, Rebecca, Heather and Liz discuss what happened between two sisters in Boca Raton, Florida, after the bride-to-be chooses her college roommate over her sister to be the Maid of Honor.  Find out what the Mums make of this story of sisterly revenge and the fall out. Next the Mums move to a story of revenge which took place between neighbours in Wales where a toxic neighborhood dispute over a highly coveted, public street- parking spot and the moving of wheelie bins. Finally, the Mums move on to a truly vengeful, but absolutely hilarious act by a wife who was cheated on by her adulterous husband which appeared in the 2025 Slate Dear Prudence column.   You're not going to want to miss this episode by the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers which will definitely lighten your mental load as the Mums laugh, chat, and set the world to rights! Don't forget to book your tickets for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE! at the Edinburgh Fringe on August 29th & 30th! Showtimes: Saturday August 29th & Sunday August 30th; 2-3:30pm Location: Just the Tonic Nucleus, Atomic Stage; 140 Pleasance, EH8 9RR https://edinburgh.justthetonic.com/event/88:6120/

Bank Holiday Marathons, Upcoming Festivals & Mother-in-Law Dog Drama

Heather, Kim, Tammy, Lissy and Rebecca are chatting all about the extreme heat in Kim's office as well as the gorgeous (and very warm!) Bank Holiday weekend and everything that the Mums got up to.  Lissy ran the Edinburgh Marathon, and Kim was there to see her partner and Lissy finish.  Find out all about the Edinburgh Marathon 2026 experience... the highs and the lows!   Moving on, the Mums chat about the upcoming festivals in Edinburgh which are happening all around town.  From the upcoming Leith Food Festival, to the Corstorphine Fair, to the Everywoman Festival and finally the Leith Festival... the Mums will be there chatting to people and giving out flyers to the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at the Just the Tonic Nucleus on August 29th and 30th! Finally, the Mums give advice to a woman who has a difficult Mother-In-Law who is insisting on staying with her family for a family wedding... with her difficult Pomeranian dog!  The Mums discuss this difficult situation the woman is in, and along with some laughs and chatter, give some very sound advice. Join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  Don't forget to book your tickets to the Mums' show at the Edinburgh Fringe from August 29th-30th at 2pm!  Tickets available on Just the Tonic and The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mother's website. This interactive show stars a prosecco-loving group of friends who dive into the chaos of motherhood with hilarious honesty & celebrate female friendship & life in all its messy glory. It feels like pulling up a chair with your funniest mates over a well-deserved cuppa or a glass of fizz. With a candid, unfiltered look at the reality of modern motherhood, where no topic is off-limits, this Fringe show will lighten your mental load & have you laughing as the mums bring their form of group therapy to the stage.