
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||

We’re in Manchester tonight (25 November) with Lanre Bakare, author of We Were There – final tickets available from Contact Theatre! Then EartH in East London on 16 December with Jordan Stephens – get tickets from Dice.
This week Moya and Ash talk t... more
LAST CALL for our Manchester event on 25 November with Lanre Bakare, author of We Were There – get tickets from Contact Theatre! Then we’ll be at EartH in East London on 16 December with Jordan Stephens – tickets are selling fast on Dice.
This week ... more
Come and see us live! We’re in Manchester on 25 November with Lanre Bakare, author of We Were There – get tickets from Contact Theatre. Then we’ll be at EartH in East London on 16 December with Jordan Stephens – actor, author and one half of Rizzle K... more
A special announcement: Moya and Ash will host a festive edition of If I Speak on 16th December. Joining us at EartH in East London will be special guest Jordan Stephens – actor, writer, one half of Rizzle Kicks and the author of a bestselling memoir... more
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Ash and Moya are charismatic and have a lot of interesting insights. The best part of the podcast is the advice section which is always really strong. The opening part can be hit or miss depending on what’s discussed that week.
Shocked at the advice that if you’re not feeling a date to go to the bathroom with your bag, come back and without sitting down make an excuse and just walk out. Complete lack of empathy towards the guy, imagine being that guy and the entire bar/wherever sees this play out. He’d be traumatised and probably will give him a very negative view towards women. Very humiliating and disrespectful, and truly this advice would only be said by someone who knows this will never happen to them and who is a ... more
This is one of my favorite podcasts!
Is there a reason it’s not on YouTube?
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
I’ve needed this podcast, thank you both .
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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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Recent guests on If I Speak include:
1. Jordan Stephens
2. Lanre Bakare
3. Kemi Alemoru
4. Sophie Gilbert
5. Jeremy Atherton Lin
6. Monica Heisey
7. Natasha Brown
8. Nicola Dinan
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