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Chew On ThisEpisode 67: Mason GreenwoodMason Greenwood was a young up & coming footballer who was making a name for himself at Man United football club over the last 2 seasons before a disturbing voice note of him allegedly being verbally aggressive and sexually forceful towards his partner was leaked on social media. This resulted in his arrest and his suspension from the club. But in February 2023 all charges were dropped. Chris Brown was charged in 2009 for his assault on his then girlfriend Rihanna - he went to plead guilty, completed 5 years of probation, community service as well as a domestic violence course. But this was 14 y...
2023-03-081h 13Chew On ThisEpisode 66: Pregnant PerformersRihanna graced the big stage for the first time in many years at Super Bowl 56 bringing together her unique style, a floating stage, dancers and performing a slew of her greatest hits but the big news of the night was that she did all that while pregnant with baby number 2. The legend that is Serena Williams won her 23rd Grand Slam title while 20 weeks pregnant. 2 different women, 2 different stages but both were pregnant! Should women still be able to compete or perform professionally while pregnant?
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2023-03-011h 03Chew On ThisEpisode 65: Relationship ViolenceFollowing the self recorded video of a young 18 year old lady from South London violently attacking another female peer and a Family in Epsom where the father murdered both his wife and child before ending his own life - in episode 65 we discuss the nuances of relationship violence between people to ask is this the behaviour of an unruly society or is there a direct link to the state of a persons mental health?
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2023-02-2257 minChew On ThisEpisode 64: PrenupsA prenuptial agreement or prenup is a legal document signed by 2 people before they get married setting out each persons share of assets among other things. But why are prenups so controversial and why do women hate them? Doesn't it make sense to have your affairs in order incase something goes wrong in the relationship or is even the thought of a prenup a sign that you are preparing your relationship for failure? We discuss in episode 64.
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2023-02-1557 minChew On ThisEpisode 63: Porn & FeminismThe internet and social media have brought society many things, some good, some bad and some in-between. In this episode we ask - 'Has porn ruined men and has feminism ruined women'?
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2023-02-081h 15Chew On ThisEpisode 62: Sexual Body CountIt is often said that men and women are treated differently when it comes to sex but how differently is always a hot topic of discussion. Does a woman's sexual body count matter? and if so why does it matter more than a man's?
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2023-02-011h 43Chew On ThisEpisode 61: Kanye West - Mentally Disturbed or Marketing Genius?Award winning music producer turned rapper turned fashion icon Kanye West is in the spot light once again and once again its for all the wrong the reasons or so you might think. With his now familiar tirades against his ex wife Kim Kardashian, he has added the likes of Adidas and GAP to his list of frenemies. In one of his latest controversial stunts he decided it was a good idea to dress both himself and his models in 'White Lives Matter' T-shirts igniting an old social media debate on what the BLM movement was all about to begin...
2022-10-121h 04Chew On ThisEpisode 60: Andrew Tate - My Woman, My Property!Andrew Tate is the former kick boxing professional turned social media influencer has in recent times been cancelled. Although there is a case to be made regarding the impact of his cancellation on his freedom of speech that discussion is for another day. Today we discuss his controversial language and whether or not as an influencer with a large following he has a responsibility to his listeners to ensure that the message they receive from him is not left to interpretation simply because of the use of lazy language. If a man looks after a woman, by being her...
2022-10-051h 00Chew On ThisEpisode 59: RIP To The OG Queen Lizzy IIGiven the history of male dominance of all things powerful, it may come as a surprise to some to know that the 3 longest serving monarchs in British history have all been women. But no one has rocked that throne like Queen Elizabeth II aka Queen Lizzy or is expected to ever do so again. For 70 years Queen Elizabeth has performed her duty as head of state of the UK with the upmost focus on service and duty. For most of us she is the only monarch we've ever known since she has been present for most the major events...
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Chew On ThisEpisode 58: Has Women's Equality Lost It's Way?After years of protests and rebellious acts of militancy by women in the UK, the Equal Franchise Act of 1928 finally allowed women over 21 to achieve the same voting rights as men. The Equality Act of 2010 gave both women and men the right to equal pay for equal work, with women and men being legally entitled to be paid at the same rate for similar work and work of equal value. With all this said in 2022 it could be argued that not much has changed when it comes to women's equality and they are still under valued and underpaid when...
2022-07-0600 minChew On ThisEpisode 57: Abortion - Should It Be A Woman's Right To Choose?Roe vs Wade was a landmark legal ruling by the US supreme court essentially enshrining a woman's choice to have or not have an abortion as a fundamental right. On 24 June 2022 the US supreme not only revisited the initial ruling but over ruled the judgement essentially removing this right and protection from all women across the country. It is no secret that some states have been ready to immediately criminalise abortion as soon as this ruling came to pass. But what is the fundamental question? Many women believe that when it comes to pregnancy it is a woman's body and...
2022-06-291h 20Chew On ThisEpisode 56: Did You Settle For Your Partner?When it comes to relationships - Whats the difference between settling and compromising? Have you compromised to be with your partner or did you settle because it could be worse? It could be said that how much a man or woman compromises depends on an individuals age and their stage in life. The older a man gets the less reason he has to compromise because he could always date younger ladies while having a successful career. The older a woman gets the more she is willing to compromise because she is on the clock. But are either of these...
2022-06-221h 07Chew On ThisEpisode 55: Lads HolidaysSo summer is finally here and the holiday season is upon us which inevitably means its the time for lads holidays. But it could be said by some of the female camp that lads holidays are bad news especially for their relationship but what is there to fear and is this perception of an all boys trip misplaced. What about an all girls trip - should it be just as concerning or is this a case of men are bad, women are good, men can't be trusted but women are trustworthy? We discuss in episode 55!
2022-06-1559 minChew On ThisEpisode 54: Is It Weakness If A Man Cries?Society often depicts men as being consistently strong, reliable and devoid of emotion. One of the major downsides to this unhealthy level of expectations is mens in ability to communicate their emotions. It is a taboo for men to be seen to be crying by women especially by their partner. But what derives this stereotype and what if anything can be done to change it? Should men be able to cry and express their emotions as freely as women with out it being considered a sign of weakness or would such a change shatter the centuries old held belief...
2022-05-1858 minChew On ThisEpisode 53: RIP Kevin Samuels - How Do You Rate Yourself?Following the sudden death of social media self-help coach Kevin Samuels - the internet has been alive with chatter. To some (mainly men) he was a hero who spoke the truths to women that wouldn't otherwise be said and which they didn't want to her but to others (mainly women) he was a patronising, misogynistic bully. I am sure the truth is in the middle somewhere. Some have argued that he was a man for the people - his people who believed in building up the black family and empowering it to be great. Others would say he thrived...
2022-05-111h 26Chew On ThisEpisode 52: Have You Ever Slapped Your Man?The actor Jonny Depp has recently taken his ex wife Amber Heard to court for defamation. The case was brought because Mr Depp believes that Amber wrote an article that deliberately portrayed him as a domestic abuser even though the article did not mention him by name. During the trial Mr Depp has gone on to allege that it was in fact Miss Heard that was the domestic abuser and that he was the victim for many years. When Jonny revealed that Amber had once laid hands on him, her rebuttal was that this couldn't be considered in the same...
2022-04-271h 04Chew On ThisEpisode 51: She Got Away With Murder!Toby Obumseli a 27 year old black man from Texas was recently pronounced dead after being fatally stabbed by his girlfriend instagram influencer Courtney Taylor Clenney while at an apartment block in Miami. The death of Toby has shocked many women in the black community but it could be said for all the wrong reasons. See Courtney, who is a white woman, has not been charged with this murder and in fact was spotted out drinking at a bar a few days after the incident when most people would be in jail. But soon after this story came to light...
2022-04-131h 07Chew On ThisEpisode 50: SOJA - The Best Reggae AlbumWho is SOJA you ask.... I've never heard of them either...that is until the all male white band with dreads from Arlington - Virginia won a grammy for best reggae album this year beating out the likes of Sean Paul and Spice in the category. Was this award deserved? Does it matter that they are not from the islands? Since the beauty of music is its ability to unify - should music awards also be colour blind? I don't have the answers but we discuss this and more in Episode 50.
2022-04-061h 01Chew On ThisEpisode 49: Oscars 22 - Will Smith vs Chris RockThe Oscars 2022 - I know, like me, you had no idea it was even on - so when them messages started flying into the group chats in the early hours of GMT and you quickly went to social media to verify, it soon became apparent that it wasn't all a dream. Yes the world famous MIB agent Will Smith wasn't feeling too fresh after host Chris Rock made a GI Jane joke at his wife expense. To Smith the joke was so distasteful that he channelled his inner badboy and decided to walk on stage and slap any further jokes...
2022-03-291h 06Chew On ThisEpisode 48: TOPBOYTopboy season 2 has just dropped on Netflix and as you would expect it has gotten a lot of attention and fanfare not least because it was being promoted by the likes of Drake and Lebron James but what of the content and story line? The black movie & tv industry in the US has matured in the years it has been active and has given us a variety of different classics from Friday to Love and Basketball. The UK scene on the other hand seems to be just getting started but with every other movie following the Gangs, Drugs and...
2022-03-231h 01Chew On ThisEpisode 47: Friends With Your Ex?Relationships can be difficult at the best of times but things often get more complicated when they breakdown and one or both individuals for whatever reason decide they are better off apart. It could be said that from the ashes of the romantic relationship, there lies an opportunity to build a whole new one around friendship if you both so choose. But society dictates that this is a taboo and couples who separate have no business been friends because there's simply nothing left to talk about. But is this bitterness or insecurity speaking and what does the role of...
2022-03-1647 minChew On ThisEpisode 46: Flirt or PassIn the world of social media, DMs and emoji's it is clear to say flirtation has evolved but in the sexually explicit time that we are in how far is too far? And what does the 🍆 and 😈 emoji’s mean to you?
2022-03-1056 minChew On ThisEpisode 45: War and PeaceDespite numerous denials by the Russian government of any plans to invade Ukraine - War has now been brought onto the people of Ukraine. Amid the sudden chaos families and people of all ages, races and creeds have been forced to flee towards western borders. What is Putin's plan - to liberate the Ukrainian people from what western officials would say is a democratically elected government. But how did we get here? And through complacency have western nations taken peace on the European continent for granted for too long. And lastly there are wide spread reports of some members...
2022-03-0255 minChew On ThisEpisode 44: Nationality vs Cultural IdentityIn a recent episode of channel 4's show unapologetic hosted by Yinka Bokinni and ZeZe Millz they discussed cultural appropriation with a few guests including a white comedian who goes by the name of White Yardie. It quickly became apparent to some by the tone of questioning that his Jamaican cultural upbringing put him at odds with the expected stereotypes of what a white male should act and sound like. Needless to say the controversy soon caught the attention of the social media and a big debate opened up. Where does nationality start and culture begin? Given the level...
2021-11-241h 03Chew On ThisEpisode 43: DaBaby Mamma DramaFollowing the latest drama between Dani Leigh and her on/off boyfriend hiphop bad boy DaBaby where he supposedly kicked her out his house live on IG and called the police to report that she assaulted him again live on social media - we look at this situation and ask what if. What if she didn't have a baby with a man with a not so suitable track record or credentials that would make for a good baby father? Fact...Men bare equal responsibility for the making of a child period…but what responsibility if any do women have for ch...
2021-11-171h 18Chew On ThisEpisode 42: Sex Education by Jada Pinkett-SmithWill & Jada Smith are 26 years deep in marriage and their relationship has always been in the spotlight for one reason or another. In recent times though it has been Jada making the headlines - first with her entanglement with the young RnB singer August Alsina and more recently on the latest episode of her red table talk show she highlights what appears to be the difficulty she experienced in been sexually satisfied by her husband and the importance of sexual communication. Needless to say the internet went gone wild & has seen this as yet another shot at Will Smiths manhood...
2021-11-0344 minChew On ThisEpisode 41: Don't Be OffendedDave Chapelle's latest Netflix special 'The Closer' continues his much familiar pattern of highlighting what could be considered to be the double standards and intolerance of some in the LGBTQ+ community. True to form there have been calls from many from the LGBTQ+ community for the show to be removed as it is deemed offensive and alleges that it encourages the persecution of its members. Although so far Netflix is standing firm against this pressure, there is a legitimate discussion to be had about how to balance freedom of speech, freedom of opinion and freedom of expression in society with...
2021-10-2058 minChew On ThisEpisode 40: What’s Black Fishing?Ex Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has recently dropped the visuals for her new single Boyz featuring Nicki Minaj with guest appearance from Diddy. The single is what some would consider to be a modern female version of P.Diddy's original song 'Bad Boy 4 Life'. Now with this release came the controversy of Jesy's appearance where as a white woman in this video she appears to presented herself as having darker skin in addition to dressing like and acting with the characteristics of a black woman. But you could argue that by participating both Nicki and Diddy signed off so...
2021-10-1352 minChew On ThisEpisode 39: First World ProblemsFacebooks down, Instagrams down, WhatsApp is down - was I stressed out yes and so were you and the millions of other users around the world. For something that we don't pay for it sure felt like they were providing a crappy service and to top it all off there was no adjudicator to complain to. But if you was raised in the 90s even up to the 2000s, you would be familiar with sudden power cuts because the electric key needs charging or even mobile services falling over something that would probably put generation xyz into a coma...
2021-10-061h 00Chew On ThisEpisode 38: HGV Crisis vs BREXIT vs StupidityIts September 2021 and we've all just had a summer when the sun wasn't sunning. So at this point you would imagine...typical Britain with the crappy whether..No surprises there then. Then out of no where BOOM, a petrol crisis triggered by a leak that stated some forecourts might not be able to be supplied with fuel under the usual schedule due to a shortage of HGV drivers. 24 Hrs later some not so clever people understood the message to mean go out and top up on fuel that you don't need in case you need it and so the...
2021-09-2959 minChew On ThisEpisode 37: Them Bossy VegansSince the vegan brigade started a few years back it could be said that some of those that follow the "lifestyle" have developed a superiority complex and always seem eager to inform you on how terrible you are for eating meat... but despite their methods do they have a point and are we simply being selfish for continuing the way we consume food knowing what we know now? and how about the climate, what percentage of responsibility should the consumer have when compared to the government and product manufactures? And all these environmental protesters why don't they ever go...
2021-09-221h 03Chew On ThisEpisode 36: Can Women Love Unconditionally?Is it possible for a woman to simply love the man in front of them or does a woman's love come with strings attached? Lock down has ended and everyone out out but women often be complaining about the way men approach them which often results in aggressive behaviour from the guy feeling rejected - Have men lost their game and if so who's fault is it? Lastly when picking your partner what's more important to you, looks or personality? Join the discussion in episode 36.
2021-09-1554 minChew On ThisEpisode 35: The RnB ShowSo Cheryl Cole has been given a new podcast by the BBC to discuss "RnB" from her perspective. Now it doesn't sound like there should be an issue with this but there is as I am sure you can imagine most people are finding it difficult to understand how the BBC thought that Coles experience of RnB warranted its own podcast over other probably more suitable contenders. Piers Morgan was cleared of any offence by Offcom for his comments on Megan Markles mental health with them concluding that his views are protected by freedom of speech but the question...
2021-09-0857 minChew On ThisEpisode 34: Listening To R.Kelly…Morally Wrong or Na?Is it wrong to still listen to R.Kelly? Should his music catalogue be removed from streaming services? In this episode we look at the morality of industries and people to try understand how the abuse by R. Kelly and Harvey Weinstein went undetected and what role if any communities, industries and generally those with vested interests had to play. We also touch on the new rules of engagement when it comes to men courting their female counter part and are the old skool ways confined to history or are we just over complicating the concept of respect which should...
2021-09-0155 minChew On ThisEpisode 33: The Black Raving SceneFollowing the end of lock down, the social calendar has been getting back to some sort of normal and some of us have been embracing the much missed freedom of linking up with friends and having a night out. But what of the experience? It is said that a lot of the black raving scene focuses too much on showing off of cars, designer clothes and whatever other accessory is the in thing at the time and as such this almost almost self important VIP image that many ravers now strive for has ruined the scene and is killing the...
2021-08-1853 minChew On ThisEpisode 32: Gender & The Double StandardsFollowing recent scenes from this years Love Island of contestant Faye (female) shouting abuse and throwing F bombs at what appeared to be a very much defenceless Teddy (male), ITV seems to have taken the view that this sort of behaviour was perfectly suitable and should simply be viewed in the context of entertainment. But what if the roles were reversed and it was in fact the man doing the abusing, would they have taken the same accommodating approach or would Teddy be out on his ear? Also why is it that women can text each other love hearts, kisses...
2021-08-1148 minChew On ThisEpisode 31: Cancel CultureDa Baby made what some would consider to be controversial comments regarding HIV/AIDs that were immediately portrayed as being aimed at the LGBTQ+ community although Da Baby has denied any targeting of that community. For those who love, know and understand the culture they would see his comments at the very worst as ignorant while others will simply make the point that a hiphop/rap artist isn't the best person to look to for an education of anything sensitive. In recent years cancel culture has had its way with various people with varying degrees of fame but is...
2021-08-0445 minChew On ThisEpisode 30: July 19th…Freedom Day!July 19th 2021 is officially "Freedom Day" in the UK i.e. it is the day that all remaining legally binding government restrictions have been dissolved. This includes things such as mandatory mask wearing and social distance measures in public venues including pubs, bars and theatres etc. But on this same day the government is reporting that between 40-50k people are testing positive for the COVID-19 although this high infection rate is countered by the very low death rate of 19 reported deaths at the point of writing. So is freedom day a good idea or are we heading for another...
2021-07-2147 minChew On ThisEpisode 29: Is This England?Having captured the hearts and minds of the nation, the England team faced their toughest challenge yet meeting Italy in the european cup final at Wembley and after a penalty shootout they unfortunately fell just short of glory. Rashford, Sancho and 19 year old Saka all missed their penalties and as black players have since been the victims of vile racist abuse throughout social media as if England were ever good at penalties. The social media giants trot out the same old message as always and our leaders sprout the same meaningless slogans of pretend disgust but take no affirmative actions...
2021-07-1448 minChew On ThisEpisode 28: Love Island - A Black Woman's ExperienceLove Island is back on our screens and as usual there is the same questions being asked about the prospects for the women of colour on the show but especially the black women. Not only are they picked last but there chances of winning such a show seem to diminish by the hour. This is made worse by the fact that they find themselves not being the option of choice not only for the white guys which you could argue is understandable but also by there black male counter parts who tend to select either the white or lighter...
2021-07-071h 12Chew On ThisEpisode 27: CheatersFollowing the exposure of Matt Hancock (The ex Health Secretary) and his aid Gina colangelo affair, in this episode we delve into cheating. A recent report suggested that 25% of men admit to cheating compared to 18% of women. But when we look in the work place, nearly 40% of women admit to having an affair compared to 31% of men. Based on these statistics there is no doubt but both men and women cheat almost equally as much but women are most stigmatised, so so we ask the question - Does society allow men to cheat? and for those women with the...
2021-06-301h 14Chew On ThisEpisode 26: Social Media InfluencersThe rapid growth of social media has for many created plenty of new opportunities to make a buck or 2. The rise of social media has also enabled the centre of gravity to shift away from the traditional methods of advertising via well established Hollywood celebrities and footballers and towards what some would say is your common man/woman also known in social media lingo as the influencer. This influencer can literally be anyone with a platform and a wide following and to some this has become the career path of choice for the current generation. But is being an...
2021-06-1646 minChew On ThisEpisode 25: Keep Your GrammyOscars, Grammy's, BAFTAs, Golden Globes and so on, all have one thing in common and that's their lack of diversity and in recent years pressure has been growing on them by those who have felt most overlooked, cheated and discriminated against for there to be change or outright boycotts. But in the age of the internet and social media where users clicks and likes are king are these mainstream awards still relevant when determining who is the best from films to music or is it time for move past the old way and create new awards that better reflect...
2021-06-091h 03Chew On ThisEpisode 24: Dr Umar Johnson vs Kevin SamuelsIn recent times Dr Umar Johnson and Kevin Samuels have come to be known as 2 of the most controversial figures within the black community. While Johnson is very much pro black everything to the point it could be viewed by some as extreme, some believe Samuels creates the impression that dark skin women are not good enough and they seem to fare badly in his grading system which he portrays as facts - but is this true? Lastly and most interestingly, Dr Umar Johnson believes that interracial relationships are killing black families, but should colour matter when it comes...
2021-05-261h 04Chew On ThisEpisode 23: Israel vs Palestine - The Never Ending WarMay 2021 saw yet another iteration of the historical conflict between Israel and Palestine although it could be argued that it is in fact a conflict between Israel and Hamas with the citizens on both sides simply being collateral damage. At the time of recording this, it is reported that the total number of civilian deaths stand at 213 Palestinians and 12 Israelis. From land disputes to blockades, rocket fire to missile strikes, this conflict continues to be seen through the lens of political advantage and not human suffering and it can be argued that it is all the fault of the...
2021-05-191h 08Chew On ThisEpisode 22: Blue TherapyCouples therapy is not common place in black or ethnic minority communities and if it is, it is very much kept on the hush hush. Blue Therapy is a YouTube mini series where couples share their journey with a therapist and in episode 22 we discuss some of our findings and overservations of those involved. We also ask the question - if there are fundamental difference in expectations, is there room for compromise or should both parties go their separate ways and find the match that can meet their individual expectations?
2021-05-1258 minChew On ThisEpisode 21: Noel Clarke - Trial By MediaWell known for his ground breaking films, Kidulthood, Adulthood and Brotherhood, Noel Clarke is a very well known director and script writer in the UK movie space. He has broken down barriers and his work has influenced other top productions such TopBoy. The recognition for his contribution to the arts came in the form of BAFTA which he won in April, but also in this same month 20 women are reported by the Guardian to have come forward to accuse him of committing various sexual crimes and bullying. He has since been cancelled and BAFTA revoked but no charges have b...
2021-05-0556 minChew On ThisEpisode 20: The Super LeagueMan United, Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham have joined other top teams from Spain and Italy to form a new competition called the super league. It is proposed that as the founding teams these clubs could never be relegated from the competition and of course they would also get the lions share of any profits. It is not an understatement to say that this proposal has caused an earthquake like response from the footballing community, with fans and both national and international regulators strongly apposing the move and threatening sanctions including banning those teams from other competitions...
2021-04-211h 08Chew On ThisEpisode 19: Black Single Parent Households - Who Do You Blame?Figures from the Office For National Statistics (ONS) indictate that in 2019 there were 2.9m single parent households in the UK, with women making up 90% of all single parents. When these figures are broken down by race, black families make up the highest proportion of single parent households in the UK at 24% with white and asian families coming in at 10% and 8% respectively. With the figures in black families being more than double their white and asian counter parts, in episode 19 we discuss the possible causes for this large disparity and given that women easily make up the largest percentage of single...
2021-04-141h 29Chew On ThisEpisode 18: The Devil’s In The Details - Derrick Jaxn vs Lil Nas XDerrick Jaxn is a well known social media personality that has built a platform focusing on female self-love and is well known for his harsh criticisms of male cheaters. With 700k YouTube subscribers and over 1.3 million Instagram followers it is safe say that he had built a branded trusted by its female audience. So the shock that Mr Jaxn has not been practicing what he has been preaching has angered many of his followers but the exposure of his transrations has afforded him additional publicity. Then there is Lil Nas X, a now well known musician who has released his...
2021-03-311h 17Chew On ThisEpisode 17: Male SuicideMale suicide is something not often spoken about but has been on the increase in recent years. Statistics indicate that the current rate of male suicide in the UK stands at 16.9 deaths per 100,000 people. In this episode we explore the possible causes of this increase and try to understand whether there is a relationship between the divergence of the traditional gender roles and societies traditional definition of masculinity and the possible pressure this divergence has on mans self worth in 2021.
2021-03-241h 12Chew On ThisEpisode 16: A Woman’s Right To SafetyFollowing the tragic death of Sarah Everard and all the events that followed there has been a spotlight shone on the continued sexual assault and violence against women. Official figures indicate that 97% of women between the ages of 18 and 24 have been sexually assaulted while prosecutions for rape are at an all time low. In Episode 16 we explore the media response to this recent tragedy, delve into some of the experiences of our female panelists, discuss what needs to change in order to support women and how to hold to account male perpetrators in order to increase the confidence women have...
2021-03-171h 17Chew On ThisEpisode 15: The Royal ExposureIn episode 15 we discuss Harry and Meghan's exposure of the Royal family in their now famous interview with Oprah. Since Meghan's arrival into the fold, she has experienced some of the worst abuse of any royal by the media and has never felt protected. With Harry being financially exiled from his family, proposals to amend decades old conventions, removal of titles and the racially charged concern of the possible colour of their unborn son's complexion, in this episode we take a deep dive into whether the Royal family is in fact racist?
2021-03-101h 24Chew On ThisEpisode 14: OnlyFansIn Episode 14 we dive into the world of OnlyFans. Brought to prominence by the effects of the pandemic, the sex industry (mainly in the US) sought to diversify its income stream by allowing subscribers to continue to directly enjoy explicit content for a fee. The success of this approach, soon become popular with celebrities and the average social media influencers alike all chasing that easy money and showing anything from private parts to pictures of their feet to secure the bag...But would you do it?
2021-02-2452 minChew On ThisEpisode 13: Pagan CelebrationsEpisode 13, we discuss the origins of some of our well known annual celebrations, Christmas, Easter, Halloween and even Valentines day. There is nothing wrong with the evolution of a celebration but there is always the danger that the original message may become distorted. Valentines day is a celebration of love but can we truly say that in the age of commercialisation, consumerism and social media that love is still the reason we celebrate it or is it more accurate to say that it is driven by the desire of singletons and couples alike not to be excluded from that...
2021-02-1753 minChew On ThisEpisode 12: Are You A Sheep Or A Shepherd?In episode 12, we look at events throughout the pandemic, from clapping for the NHS to whether or not to wear masks or even take the COVID-19 vaccine. And of course we can't ignore the Facebook/WhatsApp privacy scandal which prompted many users to move to other platforms such as Signal and Telegram. Have we become a society that suffers from group think, simply doing what we are told or what we a prompted to do without any desire to think for ourselves? Are you a Sheep or a Shepherd?
2021-02-111h 04Chew On ThisEpisode 11: The Dating SceneSociety is in a super charged consumer culture, where short term satisfaction supersedes any long term planning. This phenomenon is also reflected in the dating scene, with apps like Hinge, Tinder and sliding into the DMs representing the modern day method of meeting your potential future partner. So in episode 11 we look at the dating scene and explore whether the changes in traditional roles of males and females has impacted the caliber of candidates out there for would be suiters?
2021-02-031h 15Chew On ThisEpisode 10: HipHop & ColourismIn episode 10, we discuss the weeks events - Dani Leigh released her latest single Yellow Bone which some consider controversially set out to imply that men prefer her because of her lighter skin tone. We also dive into the Rick Ross audition clip where 2 female singers sang to the same song and although it appeared to most that the darker skinned woman had the best vocals on the track it was in fact the lighter skinned woman who got the more positive reaction. So we going to explore HipHops relationship with colourism and who should bear the brunt of the...
2021-01-271h 09Chew On ThisEpisode 9: The Silencing Of TrumpTo the likely satisfaction of many and following the invasion of the US capitol building by rioters, the beginning of 2021 saw social media giants Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and SnapChat block all of trumps accounts essentially silencing him on all major digital platforms. In this episode we explore whether this decision was rightly justified for the public good or whether it is the first major step in the justification of censorship of free speech by social media platforms?
2021-01-201h 05Chew On ThisEpisode 8: The Birth Of A RoadmanIn this episode we explore the drivers behind the modern day Roadman. Although it is not a new phenomenon the introduction of social media has made it a well recognised lifestyle that seems to appeal and draw in many young people. So we ask the question is it situational circumstances that have moulded these characters or were they born with attributes that make them a natural fit for the Roadman lifestyle?
2020-12-281h 11Chew On ThisEpisode 7: Is It Really A Pandemic?In episode 7 we explore the government response to COVID-19 including the use of daily death figures, behavioural science and the role of the media in how it distributes information and government guidance
2020-11-251h 27Chew On ThisEpisode 6: Black History Month - 33 Years & CountingIn episode 6 we are joined by special guests OT, Yomi, Martha and Lloyd on the floating chairs to discuss the purpose of Black History Month and try to understand whether since its UK introduction in 1987, it has been of value or more of a hinderance to the movement. Additionally we explore whether the word Black is in fact used to bury the individual history of africans and Caribbean's alike.
2020-10-211h 17Chew On ThisEpisode 5: Toxic MasculinityIn episode 5 we are once again joined by special guests Kay and Martha on the floating chairs and we explore the compulsory teaching of LGBTQ relationships introduced into the national curriculum for both primary and secondary schools in the UK, gender identity issues amongst young children and societies contribution to toxic masculinity
2020-10-071h 37Chew On ThisEpisode 4: The Block PartyJoin myself Mr Kigs, H and Vinnie along with our floating chair guests Kay and Martha in episode 4 where we explore whether Adele was cultural appropriating in her carnival outfit, has the BLM movement been highjacked and whether we need a block party?
2020-09-122h 06Chew On ThisEpisode 3: Th£ Black Pound - Where have you been spending yours?Topic: In this episode we discuss the Black Pound and explore reasons as to why it is a challenge to keep it within the black community. To get a first hand account of the difficulties faced by black businesses in attracting and maintaining customers from their own community we are joined by 5 special guests who have each been running their own businesses for a number of years. Our guest Janine is the owner of a mobile beautician business (IG: @comfortsbeauty), Rayo - runs a unique character brand celebrating diversity (IG: @mylela_com), Chantelle is the owner of an online...
2020-06-241h 12Chew On ThisEpisode 2: Black Lives Matter But Where Was Our Support Then? - Colin Kaepernick vs Kanye WestTopic: In this episode we discuss the impact on race relations brought on by the tragic death of George Floyd. We also explore the role of the media in race relations and try to understand whether the likes of Colin Kaepernick and Kanye West deserved more support for their own stances against systematic racism and police brutality than they received in the past.
To get an insight on the feelings of African-Americans at this time, we are joined by 2 US guests, Maame-yaa a young media director from Minneapolis (Insta:@yaamaams) & Will an entrepreneur from Washington D.C.
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Chew On ThisEpisode 1: Life On The Front Line - A Black Doctor's PerspectiveIn this episode we are joined by a London based NHS professional of 10 years - Dr Stanley, who gives us a detailed account of daily life on the front line and how this has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
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