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Mishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastPro Bono for PrideAlex Woolhouse, Pro Bono Executive at Mishcon de Reya, delves into the legal issues that the LGBTQIA+ community face with Dani St James from Not A Phase and Helen Randall from Stonewall Housing. Mishcon de Reya trainee, Apolloniya Vlasova discusses the pro bono work she does with Pink Law at Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre. 2024-11-0423 minMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastPro Bono for Black LivesAlex Woolhouse, Pro Bono Executive at Mishcon de Reya, looks at the pro bono support that the Black Justice Project with Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre gives members of Black communities with associate, Michelle Chiu. Lawyer and activist, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu talks about the legal issues that Black people face and the need for pro bono assistance. 2024-11-0413 minMishcon de Reya LLP's PodcastPro Bono for intimate image survivorsAlex Woolhouse, Pro Bono Executive at Mishcon de Reya explores the type of intimate image abuse that associate, Katie Mehew has seen at the SPITE clinic with Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre. Helen Mort, poet and survivor of Intimate Image Abuse talks about her experience and Kate Parker from the Schools Consent Project talks about the need for education in this area.2024-11-0425 min
How Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 47 - Dan EggIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love. Follow @alexwoolly on Instagram and Twitter. Produced by Jack Elliott @jelliellielliott Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2024-06-1840 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 46 - Rosalie MinnettIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love. Follow @alexwoolly on Instagram and Twitter. Produced by Jack Elliott @jelliellielliott Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2024-06-1238 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 45 - Danny ScottIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love. Follow @alexwoolly on Instagram and Twitter. Produced by Jack Elliott @jelliellielliott Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2024-05-2244 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 44 - ElouizaIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love. Follow @alexwoolly on Instagram and Twitter. Produced by Jack Elliott @jelliellielliott Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2024-05-1433 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 43 - Alex Diamond-RivlinIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love. Follow @alexwoolly on Instagram and Twitter. Produced by Jack Elliott @jelliellielliott Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2024-05-0829 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 42 - Andrew DohertyIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love. Follow @alexwoolly on Instagram and Twitter. Produced by Jack Elliott @jelliellielliott Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2024-04-3037 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 41 - Katie McNamaraIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2024-04-2332 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 40 - Shon FayeThis week's guest is Shon Faye. Shon Faye is a writer, and podcaster. Her book The Transgender Issue, An Argument For Justice was a Sunday Times bestseller. Her next book is called Love In Exile and is set for release in 2025, talking all things love and loneliness.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cove...2024-04-1748 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 39 - Coming CleanIt's been two long months. Surely there's only one explanations to why Alex hasn't been dating and podding!?
Get listening to find out!
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2024-04-0913 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 38 - The Hinge PoliceIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2024-01-3014 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 37 - Girl Chat vol. 2This week, Alex is giving us a full episode of girly chat! We talk about the roster, energy shifts, and the chaos date that’s hours away. Alex is also thrilled to announce that the podcast is meeting its diversity markers. Are we woke or is Alex not fussy?
Beggars can’t be choosers!
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthat2023-12-3127 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 36 - Singles NightThis week, Alex is teaching us how to boss a singles night. It starts with getting them to hold your baggage and making them feel helpful and strong! Who knew!
In other news, the roster is becoming dire. Can the Maccies Philly Cheesesteak Burger in Brixton salvage a midweek date.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-11-2115 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 35 - Pornstache 2.0If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-11-1416 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 34 - Sexy Driving MenIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-10-3119 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 33 - Is He Gay Or With Girlfriend?Alex is back for a chat about the scandalous British Podcast Awards, Queer Frequencies, and a comedy show where she was labelled a slag whose WiFi connects automatically in Brewdog pubs.
This weeks date takes the form of a sexy Canary Wharf dweller who takes Alex to a shuffleboard bar and confiscates her vape. Is he trying to piss her off? Listen now to find out!
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Follow @alex...2023-10-2420 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 32 - Hot Girl, Bad Credit xShe’s back from New York and she’s fuming! That’s right, Alex flew all those miles to discover a complete drought of hot straight men.
Worry not, Alex was booty called in the air on the way back and was snapped up immediately by a cookie-cutter Clapham man. You know what that means? Jet lagged Alex was not asked a single question.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Follow @alexwoolly on Instagram...2023-10-0517 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 31 - Girl Chat vol. 1Hiya! It’s our one year podiversary! Whilst Alex is having some successful dates, she didn’t want to leave you gasping for pod. This week she spills on friendship etiquette for coupled friends, bumping into rude exes, and how she got onto the new dating app, ‘The League’.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Produced by Jack Elliott
Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-09-2621 min
Queer Love StoriesAlex Woolhouse: "Your greatest love story is YOU!" Dating tips for the modern womanAlex Woolhouse is a writer, model, radio host and serial dater living in London. She's the host of the hilarious How Not to Get a Boyfriend podcast where she spills the tea on her dating escapades whilst on the hunt for love.During our conversation, Woolhouse delves into the intricacies of modern dating for a young woman in London navigating her post-transition life. Highlighting how to handle rejection, her non-negotiables when telling a potential lover she is trans and the all-important what love means to her. You can follow Alex on Instagram @alexwoolly and hear...2023-09-2158 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 30 - The Princess and The PayPigIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-08-2217 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 29 - Dom McGovernStand up comedian and Alex’s acquaintance from uni, Dom McGovern is zooming in from Edinburgh fringe and telling us all about his open same sex relationship!
Follow @dominicmcgovern on insta and go see his Edinburgh Fringe show “Tied For Second” Til 27th august, 4.30pm at Just The Tonic Nucleus
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Follow @alexwoolly...2023-08-1540 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 28 - Short Man SyndromeIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-08-0814 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 27 - Ben PecheyThis week we’re welcoming Ben Pechey to the pod! Ben is a writer, presenter, and LGBTQIA activist, and this week they’re sharing stories about dating disaster, apps, and how they found love!
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-08-0123 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 26 - Fresh MeatWhat do we do when we’re on a date with a gorgeous vulnerable man who is fresh out of a ten year relationship? SNOG HIS FACE OFF OF COURSE! If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-07-2515 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 25 - Greece LightningIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-07-1818 min
Single SoundsThe one with the first LIVE SHOWThis is it! The recording of the LIVE Single Sounds show and to mark it, you get to hear from 2 single comedians who are looking for a date, Alex Woolhouse and Danny Scott. From a vagina closing like a clam to wanting a date who can make a really good pot noodle, Danny and Alex share what they are looking for along with lots of laughs in this very special episode so if you have a Range Rover and a small dog or have a thing for a tall, loud lounge wrestling date then one of these two...2023-07-1826 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 24 - Notes on Heartbreak & Lager ShandysThis week, expect a big fat DMC on your pod. Alex is vowing to renounce heartbreak chat from her future dates and promising to get deep with you, the listeners!
With that being said, Alex is plunging straight in to a date in the sun with a sexy signetted blonde. Hair washed, legs shaved, cross your toes for this one, it sounds hot!
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Follow @alexwoolly on Instagram and...2023-07-0420 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 23 - Panic Inducing Bikini PicsHayfever is rife in the UK, but Alex is not letting his stop her. Armed with a vape and a visible bra, she meets a man who frankly, looks so gorgeous that she must have won him in a competition.
Will the language of love be able to overcome the barrier of a Spanish hunk trying to converse with our wakey Princess? Get listening!
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Follow @alexwoolly on Inst...2023-06-2718 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 22 - Cat CohenThis week, we’ve only gone and got Cat Cohen on the pod! Actual Cat Cohen! Cat is a comedian, actress, and iconic singer. But don’t tell Alex about Cat’s boyfriend, lest she bans her from the pod!
The girls talk about threesome dating apps, vagina, love island, sex with scaffolders, and game of thrones roleplay. You better press play, this one’s going down in the history books x
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she lo...2023-06-2029 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 21 - Sponsor Us Hinge xChrist alive, we’re running on fumes this week because Alex’s complimentary hinge premium has run out! Not that she needs it of course - dates are coming in thick and fast and this week’s is promising.
Rosé, great chat, and a guy that buys vapes in bulk. Sounds perfect! Get listening and let’s see how it pans out x
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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...2023-06-1323 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 20 - Time Is A Fickle MistressThis week, Alex rekindles a 5 year love affair with a sexy man after noticing he’s ripped. Sound like an opportunity to go to that treehouse restaurant from TikTok.
Following mild concussion and a chat about baby names, will they book in date 6 for 2024?
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Produced by Jack Elliott
Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-05-2320 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 19 - Mount Olympus C**kOnly Alex could drag out the Bank Holiday for 8 days and still rock up to work on time each day.
Private members clubs, meals she can’t afford, The Cheeky Girls, and the classic 4am text of “you up?”. This episode has it all.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Produced by Jack Elliott
Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-04-1823 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 18 - Is this shirt made from Boyfriend material?Following a renewing stint in Italy, Alex decided to ease herself back into London life with a night in Infernos.
Once she got back to work, it didn’t take long for a customer to notice her Tuscan glow and invite her on a date. What time does she get off? Let’s find out!
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Produced by Jack Elliott
Cover art by @lyds...2023-04-1113 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 17 - Frazzled British Woman Seeks Desperate City Workers!We’ve got a double bill! Alex is back and dating harder than ever for our pleasure. Date 1 sees Alex date a run of the mill sexy man after a long shift at her new retail job. Will she try before she buys?
Date 2 features Alex going for a first date straight after BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH. Don’t expect many specifics, she can’t remember a damn thing.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Follow @al...2023-04-0420 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 16 - Maxine HeronThis week, Alex is welcoming the iconic Maxine Heron as her first guest to the pod. Maxine is a model, public speaker, and marketing manager and is ready to spill about how she dates. Fancy hearing how famous girls get men? Alex and Maxine have got you covered,
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2023-03-0727 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 15 - Disciplining The DogsThis week, Alex is throwing caution to the wind and going out for dinner on a first date! Sexy restaurant, prime Soho location, sexy man who loves Alex’s chat. It’s set to be a stunning date.
But unlike the cooked fennel, will this man grow on Alex? Will he look past Alex’s red flags? You’ll have to listen and find out!
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Follow @alexwoolly on Instagram...2023-02-2118 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 14 - Advice For Hot PeopleYou’ll be glad to know that Alex saw her 27th in with a nice juicy Clapham kebab with a side of man. A man called HUNTER! ICONIC!
To honour her birthday, Alex is sharing her list of 27 pieces of advice and etiquette that she’s curated over her life. Strap in, and for gods sake have a pen to hand!
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Follow @a...2023-02-1422 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 13 - She’s Not a Princess, She’s a QueenThis week, Alex is a penniless destitute. Having moved back home for a few weeks whilst her London flat gets a refurb, she’s spending her days lolloping around the local service station. Of course we wouldn’t be bringing you a pod without a valid date! Long story short, Alex subbed dry shampoo for baking powder, secured a date who’d foot the bill, and still had a very lovely time.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Br...2023-02-0117 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 12 - Woke Men Are PigsIt’s a double bill! Date 1 is fresh from field (sp?) and fittingly they met in The Goat in Clapham. He’s a big boy in finance, she’s in all black with a tartan puffer jacket. Will the Green flags deliver?
Date 2 takes the form of a blue haired Harry Styles wannabe who was running late due to having a daal in the oven. He’s on Grindr, has queer friends, will he be the bi guy of Alex’s dreams? Surely he won’t say anything problematic…
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a d...2023-01-1720 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 11 - GLAMPAGNEHappy New Year girls, gays, and theys!
This week, Alex is on a new year health kick. And by the way, it’s called hot yoga because the guys take their tops off!
Alex is also going to be reeling off what she’s manifesting for herself this year. It’s a sort of hot girl resolution list containing totally sane goals such as moving to LA, small dogs, and “only binge drinking”…
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while s...2023-01-1017 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 10 - The Hinge Fuckboy RoastIt’s official, Naa’vi are hot and their perfect bodies have put our girl in heat for Christmas. James Cameron, let’s make the first trans Avatar happen.
In lieu of a real date this week, Alex is taking a break and instead roasting deranged dating profiles. How many times can Alex relate literally any sentence back to the Avatar universe? Let’s find out!
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Follow @alexwoolly o...2022-12-2720 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 9 - The 70s Porn-StacheThis week, Alex is putting some software engineers on blast! No, they haven’t rejected her, but their pathetic UI design efforts are really causing a struggle for our dating efforts.
Our girl never gives up though, and she bagged herself a date on a boat on the real river Thames! He’s gorgeous, but will she go back to his hotel for free wine? You know the answer.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love...2022-12-2016 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 8 - Snaffling The Boy’s Cheese BoardThis week, Alex is ordering boys from a distant land slightly further afield than her regular stomping ground. Legally, there’s better matches in Clapham so we can forgive him.
Alex also went on another first date, but the less said about that one, the better.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Produced by Jack Elliott
Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2022-12-1316 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 7 - Goose On The LooseIt finally happened! Alex was cockblocked by the pod and she’s fuming! Naturally, she had a contingency plan and still managed to wangle a date with a man who knows where to get wine for 60p.
Next she found time to squeeze in a date with a proper Aussie hunk. He called her a ripper, a goose, and gorgeous. Believe it or not, all three of those three things are compliments.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while...2022-12-0615 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 6 - Being Unholy In CamberwellWhat smokes rollies and has a leather jacket from All Saints? That’s right! A south London boy!
This week, Alex descends on Camberwell for an Aperol Spritz and she finally meets a man who works in crypto. Not only that but she’s got with his business partner.
If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
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Produced by Jack Elliott
Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2022-11-2214 min
She Said, They SaidDylan Holloway says: Disco, Duets, Art as ResistanceThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by musician Dylan Holloway (he/him). We talk about the same-sex couples casting on Strictly Come Dancing, the cost-of-living crisis, and why Dylan began filming duets with his pre-transition self. Plus, Alex answers how to feel creatively inspired in today's society.
Have a question you’d like us to answer? Or would you like to send a voice note giving your advice to our lovely listeners? Email us at podcast@mermaidsuk.org.uk.
She Said, They Said is on Instagram at SheSaid_TheySaid.2022-10-0538 min
She Said, They SaidDani St James says: Queueing, Spice Girls, TrailblazersThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by business fashionista and content creator Danielle St James. We talk about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, what we think about #GirlPower, and discuss trailblazers within the LGBTQ+ community.
Plus, Alex answers a question about how to feel secure in your gender and sexuality.
Have a question you’d like us to answer? Or would you like to send a voice note giving your advice to our lovely listeners? Email us at podcast@mermaidsuk.org.uk.
Alex Woolhouse (she/her): Al...2022-09-2838 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 5 - Off Carbs, On Wine xIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
This week, our Lost Mary finds her way into a self serve wine bar. To make matters worse, she’s off carbs and extremely easy. This can’t end well.
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Produced by Jack Elliott
Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2022-09-2712 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 4 - Tube StudsIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Alex has managed the impossible, she’s found a straight man with great chat over WhatsApp. This week, things are looking up. She gets a snog on arrival and the bouncer thinks she’s the most beautiful woman in the venue! But was the second bottle of wine a good idea?
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Produced by Jack Elliott2022-09-2015 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 3 - Give Me Your Clarinet Players!If you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
In Episode 3, things started well. He's Gorgeous and the chat is flowing. It's giving the boyfriend experience. Little did our Alex know that this man has his surname sown into his undies. Run for the hills luv!
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2022-09-0615 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 2 - Tortured Posh BoysIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Episode 2 tells the tale of tortured posh boys, why Clapham is home to the Disneyland of South London and why eating on a date should be ILLEGAL. This is how not to get a boyfriend.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook2022-08-3017 minHow Not To Get A BoyfriendEpisode 1 - Have a drink with a sexy man, skip the small talkIf you’re a man who lives in London, statistically you have been on a date with Alex. Follow the trials and tribulations of Clapham’s Carrie Bradshaw while she looks for love.
Episode 1 tells the tale of strawberry daquiris, being “obsessed” with Germany and just what the hell is an eco-cocktail bar. This is how not to get a boyfriend.
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Cover art by @lydsthatpicstook 2022-08-2315 min
Virgin Radio PridecastEpisode Twenty-Four - 'Banning Conversion Therapy?'This week on the Virgin Radio Pridecast, with so much discussion about the new ban on conversion therapy for sexuality but not gender, Alex Milsom and Shivani Dave are going to be talking all about conversion therapy and the harm that it causes. You’ll hear from evangelical gay Christian Jayne Ozanne, who resigned as a Government Equality Advisor over what she termed a ‘hostile environment’ for LGBT people, as well as Matt Mahmood Ogston, whose fiancé Naz tragically took his own life after coming out to his family and being offered conversion practices for his sexualit...2022-04-2236 minVirgin Radio PridecastEpisode Twenty-One - Trans Day of Visibility 2022 (Part One - with Stephanie Fuller)Trans Day of Visibility 2022 was yesterday (Thursday 31st March), and to celebrate, the next two episodes of the Virgin Radio Pridecast are dedicated to trans rights and the experience of trans people here in the UK. This week, Alex and Shivani will be looking at the recent rise in anti-trans discourse, and examining some of the possible reasons why this has taken place. They’ll be hearing from actress Annie Wallace on whether increased representation can lead to increased abuse, actor and activist Jake Graf on the difference in the way that trans men and trans wom...2022-04-0150 min
Over the RainbowA Trans Guide to Dating with Alex WoolhouseWelcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 42: A Trans Guide to Dating with Alex Woolhouse (she/her):
In this episode, Alex and I talk about dating as a trans woman. Alex shares some dating stories, tips, and why trans positivity and representation is so important.
More information about Alex:
• Instagram: @alexwoolly https://www.instagram.com/alexwoolly/
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She Said, They SaidKrystal Lake says: Hats, James Bond, Trans People in SportIn our last episode of the series, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by DJ, TikToker, and YouTuber Krystal Lake (she/her). We talk about the misinformation being shared about trans people; the controversy surrounding the latest James Bond film; and how Krystal was targeted by far-right extremists, because of a hat. Plus, Alex answers a question about how gender diverse people can stay safe whilst going out.
Alex Woolhouse (she/her): AlexWoolly (Twitter & Instagram)
Shivani Dave (they/them): ShivaniDave (Twitter), dah_vey (Instagram)
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She Said, They SaidJamie Windust says: Llamas, Puberty Blockers, EmmysThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by writer and presenter, Jamie Windust (they/them). We talk about how Jamie and Shivani first met; find out what the Court of Appeal ruling on Bell v Tavistock means for those waiting for treatment; and hear about Fifi, a llama who has potentially provided a treatment for Covid-19. Plus, Alex answers a question from a parent on how to support their child whilst they wait for gender-affirming procedures.
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She Said, They SaidKate Adair says: The Doctor, MET Gala, Chicken Tikka MasalaThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by filmmaker and Twitch streamer, Kate Adair (she/her). We talk about Nicki Minaj’s absence from the MET Gala; what makes a Chicken Tikka Masala; and Kate’s acting debut in the short film ‘Netflix and Chips’. Plus, Alex answers a question about things to consider before getting chest surgery.
Alex Woolhouse (she/her): AlexWoolly (Twitter & Instagram)
Shivani Dave (they/them): ShivaniDave (Twitter), dah_vey (Instagram)
Kate Adair (she/her): uhh_kate (Twitter, Twitch, and Instagram)
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She Said, They SaidDarkwah says: ABBA, Taxes, UnderwearThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by artist and fashion icon Darkwah (they/them). We talk about Kristen Stewart’s acting style; the return of pop superstars, ABBA; and how the increase of National Insurance could impact young people. Plus, Alex answers a question about supporting a friend who isn’t out to their parents.
Alex Woolhouse (she/her): AlexWoolly (Twitter & Instagram)
Shivani Dave (they/them): ShivaniDave (Twitter), dah_vey (Instagram)
Darkwah (they/them): hausofdarkwah (Twitter & Instagram)
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She Said, They SaidDr. Ronx says: Pigeons, Transitioning, Black PantherThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by presenter Dr. Ronx (they/them). We talk about transness in the medical field; the Heartbeat Act in Texas; and why Shivani hates pigeons. Plus, Alex answers a question about how to teach young children about gender fluidity.
Alex Woolhouse (she/her): AlexWoolly (Twitter & Instagram)
Shivani Dave (they/them): ShivaniDave (Twitter), dah_vey (Instagram)
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She Said, They SaidYasmine Summan says: Tattoos, Racism, and Being AlternativeThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by TikToker and music journalist, Yasmine Summan (they/them). We talk about alternative culture; Yasmine's awesome tattoos; and experiences of being non-binary in the workplace. Plus, Alex answers a question about how to prevent deadnaming and misgendering amongst family.
Alex Woolhouse (she/her): AlexWoolly (Twitter & Instagram)
Shivani Dave (they/them): ShivaniDave (Twitter), dah_vey (Instagram)
Yasmine Summan (they/them): yasminesummanx (Twitter), yasminesummanx (Tik Tok), yasminesumman (Instagram)
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Virgin Radio PridecastMatt Cain's Sunday Roast: Alex Woolhouse, Matthew Todd, Jake Graf and Aderonke ApataThis week, Matt is joined by presenter Alex Woolhouse and writer Matthew Todd to discuss whether we can separate the art from the artist, when the artist has made problematic comments towards the LGBTQ+ community... Plus, the panel are also joined by screenwriter Jake Graf to discuss the rise in anti-trans discourse and what can be done to combat it, and activist and former asylum seeker Aderonke Apata to talk about whether when we look down on countries with low levels of LGBTQ+ acceptance, we can be guilty of cultural arrogance...Please note, some of the...2021-08-301h 59
She Said, They SaidScott Flashheart says: Pearl Clutching, Drag Names, Fortune CookiesThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by fellow podcaster Scott Flashheart (he/she/they). We talk about the developing situation in Afghanistan; how comforting astrology can be for people; and the line-up for Drag Race UK Series 3. Plus, the tables are turned as Shivani answers a question about what it means to be non-binary.
Resources on Afghanistan:
Zarah Sultana, MP: https://twitter.com/zarahsultana?s=21
Shabbir Lakha: instagram.com/shabbirlakha
Click here for ways to help via Care4Calais.
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She Said, They SaidDaniel Howell says: Exams, Smelling, Posthumous HologramsThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by YouTube icon and bestselling author, Daniel Howell. We talk about celebrities' unusual hygiene habits, the mysterious non-binary Viking warrior remains, and our experiences at school, especially during exam season. Plus, Alex answers a question about the dynamics of being a gender-diverse parent.
Have a question you’d like us to answer? Or would you like to send a voice note giving your advice to our lovely listeners? Email us at podcast@mermaidsuk.org.uk.
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She Said, They SaidSarah O’Connell says: Pie party, Shakespeare and Princess DiAlex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by Sarah O’Connell (she/her). Sarah is the host of The Sarah O’Connell Show, where she shares celebrity interviews, as well as star-studded videos to mark Trans Day of Visibility.
On this week’s show things get totally hot as we discuss Paris Hilton’s new cooking show “Cooking with Paris”; we talk about the importance of access to health care for the trans community; and wonder who would be our dream dinner date guests. Plus, Alex, Shivani and Sarah share their favourite trans creators.
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Virgin Radio PridecastMatt Cain's Sunday Roast: Calum McSwiggan, Alex Woolhouse, Benjy Kusi, Asifa Lahore and Paul BurstonThis week, Matt is joined by YouTuber Calum McSwiggan, and podcast host Alex Woolhouse to chat all about body image in the LGBTQ+ community. Also joining the team are TikTok educator Benjy Kusi and actress Asifa Lahore to discuss cultural appropriation within the community, and journalist Paul Burston to debate whether straight, cisgender gay men have it the easiest. Plus, if all that wasn’t enough, they’re also chatting everything Love Island!Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issu...2021-08-091h 53
She Said, They SaidRowan Ellis says: Dungeons, Dragons, and DaBabyThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by Rowan Ellis (she/her), the YouTuber behind a range of amazing LGBTQ+ and pop culture videos. We talk about the response to rapper DaBaby’s reported homophobic comments; representation at the Olympics; and Rowan explains why we need to look out for ‘queerbaiting’ and
‘queercoding’ in everything we watch. Plus, Alex advises how you can change your name.
Have a question you’d like us to answer? Or would you like to send a voice note giving your advice to our lovely listeners? Email us at p...2021-08-0336 min
She Said, They SaidRico Jacob Chace says: Olympics, Online Abuse, and RepresentationThis week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by Rico Jacob Chace (he/him), the director of TransActual, an organisation that promotes trans voices and advocates for trans rights. We talk about the reactions to the ‘anti-sex’ beds at the Olympics; the online abuse targeted at a certain author; Rico’s work and activism; and Alex answers a listener’s question about coming out to older family members.
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She Said, They SaidJake Edwards says: Algorithms, Passports, and Family Fashion ShowsJake Edwards says: Algorithms, Passports, and Family Fashion Shows
This week, Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) are joined by internet personality and social media maven, Jake Edwards (he/they). We talk about MJ Rodriguez’s Emmy nomination and Shivani’s love of the show Pose; the dangers of potentially needing verified ID for social media accounts; Jake describing how bisexuality and being non-binary intertwine; and Alex answers a listener’s question, sharing tips on how to online shop when you're just starting your social transition.
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She Said, They SaidWelcome to She Said, They SaidWelcome to She Said, They Said with Alex Woolhouse (she/her) and Shivani Dave (they/them) brought to you by Mermaids, the charity that supports trans, nonbinary and gender diverse youth and their families.
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HOPECASTSuicide Prevention in LGBT+ Communities PanelIn this panel PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is joined by leading LGBT+ individuals and organisations, to talk about suicide prevention in the LGBT+ community. *CONTENT WARNING/ TRIGGER WARNING**The following discussion may include language and themes that some people may find triggering, upsetting or offensive. The topic of suicide and suicide prevention is raised in this video, with reference to method. Please note that care has been taken to try and address these topics in a safe and sensitive way.PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide’s chief executive, Ged Flynn, is joi...2021-02-241h 06
Записки из подполья - Артемий ТроицкийAnimal Collective (USA), Throws (UK) и другие музыканты в "Записках из Подполья". (039)1 Animal Collective (USA) "Floridada" CD "Painting with..." (Domino)
2 Throws (UK) "The Harbour" CD "Throws" (Full Time Hobby)
3 Omulu + King Doudou ft MC Thais (Brazil/France) "Bonde de panthera" CD "Baile Saboroso" (Man)
4 Elliot Moss (USA) "Slip" CD "Highspeeds" (Grand Jury)
5 Elliot Moss (USA)"Faraday Cage" CD "Highspeeds" (Grand Jury)
6 Lola Colt (UK) "Dead Moon Jeopardy" CD "Twist through the fire" (Fuzz Club)
7 Lola Colt (UK) "Moonlight mixing"CD "Twist through the fire" (Fuzz Club)
8 Alex Cameron (Australia) "Shes mine" CD "Jumping the shark" (Secretly Canadian)
9 Asher Levitas (UK) "In the eyes" CD "...2016-12-1758 min