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If I Speak

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Relationships
Mental Health
Friendship
Financial Support
Long-Distance Relationships
Political Powerlessness
Community Building
Consumerism
Emotional Support
Communication Styles
Cultivating Optimism
Hopelessness
Tabloid Gossip
Family Relationships
Infatuation Vs. Love
Fantasy
Straight Men
Class Envy
Intrusive Thoughts
Empathy

Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean sort the personal from the political, tackle listener dilemmas and air their opinions on the frustrations of modern life.

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Recent Guests

Sophie Gilbert
Author of Girl on Girl, a dissection of the pop culture of the 2000s.
Episode: 76: How porn went mainstream and changed everything w/ Sophie Gilbert
Jeremy Atherton Lin
Author of Deep House, The Gayest Love Story Ever Told
Published by Alan Lane
Episode: 69: Is marriage a hard border? w/ Jeremy Atherton Lin
Monica Heisey
Author of Really Good Actually and TV screenwriter
Writer and screenwriter
Episode: 64: What is the female gaze?
Natasha Brown
Brilliant author known for her novel "Universality".
Faber
Episode: 61: Can friendships cross class lines? w/ Natasha Brown
Yomi Adegoke
Journalist, author of Slay In Your Lane, and co-host of The List
The Guardian, Elle
Episode: 47: Is the era of public shaming over? w/ Yomi Adegoke at London Podcast Festival
Amrou Al-Kadhi
Author, filmmaker, drag performer
Episode: 43: How far would you go to be yourself? w/ Amrou Al-Kadhi
Luca Guadagnino
Film director known for his evocative storytelling
Episode: 43: How far would you go to be yourself? w/ Amrou Al-Kadhi
Ryan Murphy
Renowned television producer and writer
Episode: 43: How far would you go to be yourself? w/ Amrou Al-Kadhi
Matt Shea
Journalist and author of 'Clown World'
Vice
Episode: 38: Why is Andrew Tate’s manosphere so seductive? w/ Matt Shea and Jamie Tahsin

Hosts

Ash Sarkar
Co-host who engages in discussions about societal complexities, personal anecdotes, and political observations.
Moya Lothian-McLean
Co-host who contributes personal insights and tackles societal norms through emotional and cultural contexts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • D

    I just adore this podcast. I am not young by any standards (mid 50s) but your conversations have helped me understand how to verbalise and put into context my experiences as a woman. And now as a mum of a 30 year old girl/ woman your incisive reading into culture feels like it has completed the circle. Thank you for this. Love you both

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MumofG
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love these two

    I’ve needed this podcast, thank you both .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rockandorrollz
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Generally good, but…

    Lately the shows have become a stage for Moya to receive pseudo-therapy from Ash. It has become too much about personal experience, and commentary on broader social and cultural phenomenon has gotten lost.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kgs93103
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • More more more

    More women speaking about important and not so important issues. More duos who support, call out and laugh together. More of Ash and Moya. Love!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taylor Benji
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Apologise

    I can’t offer my support to this podcast until you’ve apologised for your comments about Melvin Bragg.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bgfhdh
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Overall, there is a strong encouragement for continued dialogue on personal and societal issues.
Listeners appreciate the relatable personal anecdotes and the balance between humor and serious topics.
The dynamic between the hosts is often highlighted as engaging and thought-provoking.
Some listeners express discomfort with the direction of personal narratives overshadowing broader discussions.

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Talking Points

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82: Help! I can’t stop hating men
Q: What's your advice for staving off depression as the nights get longer?
Don't do what I do, which is deny that you get affected by sad, and then by the time you realize that you're so affected by sad, it's too late to do anything about it.
82: Help! I can’t stop hating men
Q: How many political relationships do you have with straight men where you go, all right, we're building something together?
I would say none, because I don't feel like I'm building anything with anyone.
82: Help! I can’t stop hating men
Q: How many straight male friends do you have and how many of them would you consider your best friends?
Zero, I have probably one straight male friend in my wider friend groups.
81: Is it wrong to love my AI boyfriend?
Q: Is it cheating on a real-life partner if someone has an AI relationship?
If it replaces or undermines the emotional connection within an existing relationship, then it could be seen as cheating.
81: Is it wrong to love my AI boyfriend?
Q: Is it wrong to love my AI boyfriend?
Yes, it can be self-defeating and ethically problematic due to emotional and psychological implications.

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Focused on the intersection of personal experiences and political insights, Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean engage listeners in dynamic conversations addressing contemporary life's complexities. Topics commonly explored include relationships, identity, societal norms, and mental health issues, punctuated by relatable anecdotes from the hosts' own lives. The podcast stands out for its blend of humor and earnest discussions, where the hosts invite audiences to reflect on their own experiences while tackling broader societal issues. In doing so, they create a conversational space that feels intimate and engaging, fostering understanding and connection among their listeners.

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1. Sophie Gilbert
2. Jeremy Atherton Lin
3. Monica Heisey
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5. Yomi Adegoke
6. Amrou Al-Kadhi
7. Luca Guadagnino
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