# Dads, parrot people and crying in public

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Podcast: [Ignore That Feeling with Fern Brady and Alison Spittle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ignore-that-feeling-with-fern-brady-and-alison-spittle-7668723)
Published: 2026-02-17T04:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2549

## Resource

This week Fern and Alison discuss crying on runs, the wild things that happen on public transport in London, and their dads (who they are comedically similar to). Alison is currently on tour with her award-winning show Big. For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com . And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com . Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das. Photos by Paul Gilbey. Design by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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