Help the Worlds on Fire

Was Your Ma on Telly - Episode 13 After a two-week break, the ladies of Was Your Ma on Telly are back for an unconventional Christmas episode. This week, Kelly and Amilia dive into the chaotic and challenging world, exploring global events that shaped their childhoods, from natural disasters to world-changing scandals. The episode reflects on the past—pre-phones days—and how they navigated through global crises.Kelly battles a nasty cold, leaving her with the "world's most blocked nose," while the duo tries to tackle big, sensitive topics despite "baby brain."The topics range from fast fashion and the horrors of a bad knicker collection, to the Chernobyl disaster (and its infamous “elephant's foot”), as well as the 2002 iodine tablet scare in Ireland post-9/11. They also reminisce about the days following 9/11, their visit to the New York memorial, and the cultural significance of the Simpsons' and The Spice Girls.Additionally, they reflect on historical health scares, such as mad cow disease and fears surrounding beef, and draw connections to the impact of global events like COVID-19. In a surprising confession, Kelly opens up with a shocking confession that shes been keeping secret for 12 months. They also touch on the Time magazine’s Person of the Year, the bottle return scheme, and their thoughts on raising good men while inspiring women.As the episode unfolds they grapple with how to address these colossal issues with their kids and their hopes for a better future. It's a thought-provoking and slightly unconventional Christmas special, filled with cursing, laughter, reflection, fear and a lot of love.Join us on Instagram from more @Wasyourmaontelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.