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CW - police brutality, lockdown, food insecurity In our penultimate episode we discuss September and October, the months where Trump got Covid, the UK government made another U-Turn on Free School Meals, and David Attenborough joins Instagram. As well as other big stories, we will be discussing the latest Netflix release and the stories you may have missed!
CW - Police Brutality, Beirut Explosion In the month we were all encouraged to eat out to help out, there was positive news over in New Zealand, Kimye spoke out about mental health, and there were schooling scandals in both the US and UK. In this episode we recap the biggest moments of July and August including the new you heard about and the bits you may have missed!
CW - Police Brutality, Sexual Assault May and June saw the world stand in solidarity of Black Lives Matter as worldwide protests spread in response to the killing of George Floyd. Throughout the two months we started to hear more positive stories of covid, criticism of a trip to Barnard Castle, and the launch of SpaceX. In this episode we reach the halfway point of our 2020 recap, as we look back over the biggest news stories in May and June.
CW - Gun Violence March and April seemed to blur into one long month of no toilet roll, Joe Exotic and Zoom Quizzes. As we continue our recap of 2020, we share our experiences of lockdown, and the new stories you may have forgotten about.
CW - suicide, sexual assault 2020 has been a year. A lot has happened this year, so we decided to take a little trip down memory lane recapping what happened. Notable moments, the hottest Netflix releases and the news we didn’t hear about. In this episode we recap what went on in January and February.
*CW: Sexual Assault & Sexual Abuse *
We have bought back India to discuss catcalling, coercion and consent. In this episode we talk about the importance of teaching and understanding consent and setting healthy boundaries. We also discuss our experiences with catcalling and measures we feel forced to take to protect ourselves.
Join us - Becca, Morgan and Danelle, three culture graduates with a passion for talking, as we open up honest conversations on some of societies biggest issues in hope to navigate this crazy world, and make a positive change.
We want to hear your thoughts! Get involved in the conversation on Instagram @TheListenUpPodcast
CW: Menstruation, Childbirth, Mental Health, and Contraception
We are joined by special guest India to discuss all things vaginas. We're breaking down the taboo around the 'V' word, and opening up about our experiences with periods, contraception and all things vaginas.
Join us - Becca, Morgan and Danelle, three culture graduates with a passion for talking, as we open up honest conversations on some of societies biggest issues in hope to navigate this crazy world, and make a positive change.
We want to hear your thoughts! Get involved in the conversation on Instagram @TheListenUpPodcast
CW - Body Image In this first episode of our body positivity series, we welcome special guest Sian, to discuss the impact of social media on body image. We talk about how using filters can cause us harm, how body trends have changed, and the importance of honesty around advertising, photoshop and plastic surgery.
Join us - Becca, Morgan, and Danelle - three culture graduates with a passion for talking, as we open up honest conversations on some of societies biggest issues in a bid to navigate this crazy world, and work towards making a positive change. We hope you enjoy this episode, and would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. Get involved in the conversation on Instagram @TheListenUpPodcast
In today's episode we are discussing white privilege, what it is, and how we can use our privilege for good. We share stories of our own backgrounds and how thats impacted the privileges we have.
Join us - Becca, Morgan, and Danelle - three culture graduates with a passion for talking, as we open up honest conversations on some of societies biggest issues in a bid to navigate this crazy world, and work towards making a positive change. We hope you enjoy this episode, and would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. Get involved in the conversation on Instagram @TheListenUpPodcast
In today's episode we are discussing Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation, and the fine line between the two. We discuss some examples of cultural appropriation, and share ways we can appreciate cultures instead.
Join us - Becca, Morgan, and Danelle - three culture graduates with a passion for talking, as we open up honest conversations on some of societies biggest issues in a bid to navigate this crazy world, and work towards making a positive change. We hope you enjoy this episode, and would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. Get involved in the conversation on Instagram @TheListenUpPodcast
- CW: Racism*
In Episode 3 we are welcoming our first guest to the Listen Up! Podcast, our incredible friend Sophia. We tackle the huge topic of racism, discussing how racism differs in the UK and the US, some of the defining moments in the Black Lives Matter movement, and Morgan and Sophia share their own experiences of microagressions. We acknowledge the need for change, and share some guidance on how to be an ally to work towards this.
Join us - Becca, Morgan, and Danelle - three culture graduates with a passion for talking, as we open up honest conversations on some of societies biggest issues in a bid to navigate this crazy world, and work towards making a positive change. We hope you enjoy this episode, and would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. Get involved in the conversation on Instagram @TheListenUpPodcast
CW Sexual Assault, Pedophilia
In this episode, we are diving into the crazy world of cancel culture.
Cancel Culture is a phrase we are seeing all over social media at the moment, and a hot topic of debate. In this episode, we try and understand what it really means to be cancelled, discuss why 'cancelling' is a toxic movement, and open up conversations about whether 'call out' culture is a better option in some cases.
Join us - Becca, Morgan, and Danelle - three culture graduates with a passion for talking, as we open up honest conversations on some of societies biggest issues in a bid to navigate this crazy world, and work towards making a positive change.
We hope you enjoy this episode, and would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. Get involved in the conversation on Instagram @TheListenUpPodcast
CW - Racism
In the first episode of The Listen Up! Podcast we are talking all things social media, with a specific focus on how social media has been used in the Black Lives Matter movement. We will be discussing the good, how social media opens up doors for global movements; the bad, how mainstream media impacts the information we digest; and the performative, with the rise in performative allyship and tokenism.
Join us - Becca, Morgan and Danelle, three culture graduates with a passion for talking, as we open up honest conversations on some of societies biggest issues in hope to navigate this crazy world, and make a positive change.
We want to hear your thoughts! Get involved in the conversation on Instagram @TheListenUpPodcast
Welcome to the Listen Up Podcast; The show dedicated to opening up real conversations on societies biggest discussions and cultural issues. Across this series we will be tackling some of the biggest issues in society, in an attempt to open up conversation and educate ourselves together. So, sit tight, and Listen Up!