If I Speak
If I Speak
If I Speak
If I Speak, it shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The podcast which brings you topical issues through the lens of two young girls at uni. Hosted by @panashe_nx and @deniell.a
Reminiscing to better times...
In this week's episode we reminisce on all things on life before Corona. We speak about all things unfiltered; whether it be about past holiday's, past relationships, and experiences. We cover how we have been dealing with lockdown from the beginning and all the learning curves we have dealt with in between then and now.
Nov 12, 2020
55 min
Expectations v Reality
In this episode we discuss the 'Expectations v Reality' of all our experiences regarding all things relationship, career, and education.Check us on Jambo Radio for Bi-weekly shows! Watch out for more episodes to come If I Speak Team
Oct 29, 2020
1 hr
JAMBO RADIO: Decolonising Scotland's Education System ft. Radeen Moncrieffe
In celebration of Black History Month this October, If I Speak releases back to back episodes on Black History and current issues of today. With special guest Radeen Moncrieffe, co-creator of Decolonise Education Scotland; we discuss the issues of a colonialist education system, and touch on his own personal experiences.You can find our upcoming live shows broadcasted on Jamboradio.co.uk
Oct 9, 2020
44 min
What we tolerate in friendships v relationships
In this week's episode we discuss the differences (3:00) in what we tolerate between friendships and relationships. Including boundaries (4:00), cutting people off (16:40) and the value of each relationship. (29:20) We air on Jambo radio Scotland Thursday's 9pm-10pm!
Sep 23, 2020
34 min
Sexual Consent, Coercion & The Grey Areas
TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we discuss all things surrounding sexual consent and coercion.Time stamps: (2.20) (5:50) what consent doesn't look like, (7:20) Alcohol and its effects on consent, (14:45) The education and societal views of consent, (23:30) Getting in the mood v coercion, (28:44) Scenarios, (39:55) Using deceit to sleep with people.Make sure to follow our Instagram at @IfISpeak.Hosts:DeniellaTwitter - DeniellaJulyen Instagram - deniell.aPanasheTwitter - paanashe1 Instagram - Panashe_nx
Aug 3, 2020
53 min
Racism in the UK: Dismantling Common Misconceptions
In furthering the importance of the #BLM movement, we decided to release this back to back episode on racism in the UK. This episode aims to dismantle common misconceptions on racism including; Covert Racism (4:08) and Institutional Racism in the UK (28:50) , the misinformation on racism in the British Media (7:20) , and issues of desensitisation (41:16) . We also address ANTI-BLM views in the Asian community (49:80) - and offer insight into 'How to stop being a part of the problem' (21:30) / (57:20) and tangible ways in which you can support the cause and the Black community (1:02:10) .
Jun 2, 2020
1 hr 6 min
Growing up in White spaces: "I wished I was White"
In light of everything going on right now regarding the #BLM movement, in this episode we felt it was fitting to reflect upon our own experiences regarding race and growing up in white spaces in the UK. We discuss our personalised versions on how it distorted our views of ourselves; physically (5:50), mentally and how we struggled with our self-identity (22:14) - how we overcame it all (24:04) and still are!
Jun 2, 2020
1 hr 10 min
Cancel culture is dumb, twitter is silly and are we dating to marry?
In this week's episode we cover issues with cancel culture and our opinions on dating with a purpose to marry. Nella Rose got dragged? (0:19) Cancel Culture is problematic (2:00) is Adele being fat phobic? (9:33) Are we dating to Marry? (15:08)
May 14, 2020
37 min
Gaslighting
In this episode we talk about Gaslighting, how it affects us and why it's so hard to spot it when it happens in all situations; including our own experiences when dealing with it. What is gaslighting? (6:55) Where does it happen? (8:40) When to spot it and how (12:40) Unintentional or Intentional? (21:49) How to deal with it (33:50)
Apr 26, 2020
44 min
Casual sex, do you know her?
Love her, hate her, whatever you think; casual sex is here to stay. In this week's episode we discuss casual sex and all of it's implications; whether it's emotionally, physically or mentally; in a refreshingly honest way. Are you built for it? (05:20) Are you dick whipped? (10:35) Hoe Phase and personal experience (12:38) Confidence and Casual Sex (18:57) Quality of sex (25:22)
Apr 8, 2020
33 min
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