Is This The Worst Excuse For Not Celebrating Mothers Day?

Fitzy, Wippa & Kate21mMay 8, 2026

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The Fitzy, Wippa & Kate podcast turns Mother's Day into a comedic and heartfelt affair, opening with a surprise call from both Fitzy’s and Wippa’s mothers, who join in a lighthearted Riddle Time. The highlight comes when a listener’s partner claims he didn’t plan anything for Mother’s Day because he thought it was on Friday—prompting outrage over the absurdity of missing the actual holiday. The hosts roast the worst excuses, from denying the date to weaponizing the phrase "every day is Mother’s Day" as a lazy cop-out. They emphasize that thoughtful gestures—like painting the veranda or buying a can of beer for a self-celebration—matter more than gifts. The episode also features a viral royal zoo story: Prince and Princess of Wales named a kangaroo "Kutch," a Welsh word for cuddle, sparking a linguistic debate and a fun on-air pronunciation battle. The segment ends with a playful nod to Robert Irwin’s viral crocodile stunts and the dangers of doing the worm at parties.

Key Takeaways
1

The worst excuse for not planning Mother’s Day? Claiming it’s on Friday when it’s actually Sunday—showing zero awareness of the actual date.

2

Saying 'every day is Mother’s Day' is a lazy, dismissive excuse that shifts responsibility onto the mother and undermines the occasion.

3

Thoughtful, low-cost gestures like painting the veranda or buying a drink for yourself can be more meaningful than expensive gifts.

4

The royal family’s kangaroo named 'Kutch' (pronounced Kutch) is a clever marketing move that blends Welsh language, cuteness, and social media virality.

5

Robert Irwin’s crocodile named after Jimmy Fallon and his viral 'worm' dance highlight how celebrity animal stories gain massive traction through humor and risk.

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Chapters
0:00
3 min

Mother's Day Riddle Time with the Mums

It's a potato! It's a potato!

Highlight
2:30
3 min

The Worst Excuse for Not Planning Mother's Day

Firstly, because if it is today, Friday, you've really mucked it up. Because today is now the day and you still haven't done anything.

Highlight
5:00
3 min

The 'Every Day is Mother's Day' Cop-Out

Kate mocks the phrase 'every day is Mother’s Day' as a lazy excuse, emphasizing that it shifts blame and invalidates the emotional weight of the holiday.

8:20
3 min

Vigilante Pothole Patchers: The Bitumen Brigade

The hosts celebrate a real-life group of citizens who fill potholes in their city, calling themselves the 'Bitumen Brigade' with names like 'Patchinator' and 'My Chemical Roadworks'.

11:40
3 min

Sports Rivalry Sabotage: Canceling a Hotel Booking

An Arsenal fan’s social media post about a cheap Budapest hotel room is canceled by a Tottenham fan using the booking number—resulting in a threefold price increase.

High-Impact Quotes
Firstly, because if it is today, Friday, you've really mucked it up. Because today is now the day and you still haven't done anything.
Fitzy15:12
Viral: 82.0
Every day is Mother’s Day and you're not my mother.
Kelly16:23
Viral: 75.0
He's going to be bigger than his old man, Robert. He is on fire at the moment.
Wippa20:55
Viral: 68.0
Speakers

Hosts

FitzyWippaKate

Guests

Claire Fizzle FitzgeraldPristine WhitfleetWendy (Mandy's mum)Alistair (Welsh listener)
Topics Discussed
mother's day excuses92%riddle time88%sports rivalry sabotage85%vigilante community action80%royal family zoo stories78%celebrity animal marketing75%fan culture pranks72%welsh word pronunciation70%
People & Brands

Kate

person

15xNeutral

Fitzy

person

12xNeutral

Wippa

person

10xNeutral

Kutch

other

8xPositive

Claire Fizzle Fitzgerald

person

8xPositive

Robert Irwin

person

7xPositive

Prince and Princess of Wales

organization

6xPositive

Bitumen Brigade

organization

6xPositive

Pristine Whitfleet

person

6xPositive

Wendy

person

5xNeutral

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