The Laud & Clear podcast has always been one centred on the empowerment of womxn and minorities. However, in today's episode, we'll discuss male allyship, and what that means from a female lens. There were no better two people to undertake this challenge than returning guest Beth Try and host Lauretta Alonge.  Stay tuned to the end for explosive news about season 3!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laud--clear/message

Today Lauretta is joined by Joseph Steven Turner. Joe is a late-twenties, political enthusiast with a passion for the benefits of communism and social justice. Listen in as they discuss the pros and woes of communism and review the UK political environment all whilst Lauretta savages Joe's 'country life' accent,  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laud--clear/message

Today we're joined by Lauretta Alonge and Manish Khurmi to discuss manhood in the modern world. Manish is a runner, yoga enthusiast, and world traveller who provides a refreshing perspective on what it means to be a man.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laud--clear/message

Season 2 bookend with Daniela Cassiano on the forever debating topic of why women aren't having children. Hosted by Lauretta Alonge, they'll discuss their experiences with motherhood which ultimately led to their respective decisions.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laud--clear/message

A fresh-faced teaser into season 2 of Laud & Clear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laud--clear/message

Lauretta is joined by Daniela Cassiano for a sombre episode. One where Lauretta shares her experience as a sexual assault survivor and the difficulties associated with the regret from not reporting the incident and navigating her relationships with men. We're later met with a discussion on the challenges faced within BAME familial tribes. We discuss the steps both Daniela and Lauretta have taken to feel free. Plus, don't miss Daniela getting unjustifiably angry about the proper making of rooibos tea.  Listener discretion advised.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laud--clear/message

In Episode 4, Lauretta is joined by Hannah Androulaki-Khan. In this episode, they discuss what it means to be a plus-size woman, Lauretta being misgendered and liberty from family structures that were more harmful than good.  Disclaimer: to clarify, Hannah in no way uses physical violence or force against her sister.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laud--clear/message

On the third episode of this season, we are joined by Beth Try to discuss all-things LGBTQ+. Beth and Lauretta will be pondering what it means to be a bisexual/date a bisexual, the lengths men will go to attract a mate in London, and the damage that can be caused by performative allyship.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laud--clear/message

Lauretta is joined by Tallman Travels to discuss all things climate crisis. They'll be looking at our current environmental position addressing Lauretta's concerns of burning to death before she's 50, and the intersection between privilege and being environmentally conscious. Listen closely to hear Lauretta deeply fail at pop culture references and the pronunciation of common words.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laud--clear/message

On this launching episode of Laud & Clear, Lauretta Alonge (host) is joined with Aruja Vashi to discuss Lauretta's reasons for inevitably leaving her previous podcast, Blasian Radio, unwanted male attention and femicide as well as the likely incorrect use of the term "The Big Smoke".  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laud--clear/message