Very Loose Women

In these Moments episodes, Soila and Leo sit down in Leo's living room to describe one thing in detail in under ten minutes. In this episode, Leo describes how she met her partner.Content warning: around 6mins in, brief description of assault - a stranger kisses someone's neck.Edited by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek).Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com. Music is listed as public domain on the Free Music Archive.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicki and Soila bump into each other at an environment activism camp, Power Beyond Borders, and have a quick discussion about the link between protecting the planet against climate change and the hostile immigration environment.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mimi Morley joins Esther, Leo, Soila, Beth, Patrick, and Jon for the final show of the series to talk all about vulnerability in comedy and in other aspects of life. They talk senses of humour, bad dates, key skills, and navigating the L word.The producer for this episode was Esther Cameron.Audio engineering was done by Patrick and Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Esther invites friend and comedy coursemate Robyn Bowman on air. With Leo, they share stories about the highs and lows of starting out in the world of stand up, and some tips for newbies to the circuit.The producer for this episode was Esther Cameron and co-produced by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek).This episode was edited by Esther Cameron. Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're always told not to get into a stranger’s car, but we often find ourselves doing just that as part of everyday life. Leo and Soila are joined by friend Bam to discuss the dangers and adventures they've dealt with. Please take precaution and always think about personal safety when entering a stranger's vehicle.The producers for this episode were Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) and Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays).Audio engineering was done by Mia at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

None of the Very Loose Women have any children, but would they? Anna Rose, Nicki, Leo, Soila, and guest Beth discuss their feelings about social pressures surrounding women giving birth, raising children in single or same-sex families, and the birthstrike movement.The producer for this episode was Nicki Carter.Audio engineering was done by Girish at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joanna Hunt of Lewis Silkin Immigration joins the Very Loose Women to discuss whether the UK's immigration system is more hostile for women than it is for men, and shares a light on how the visa process works.Soila Apparicio is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you ever fancy a kiss in public? How about a butt touch? From showing solidarity with the queer community to shuddering at over the top loved-up couples, Leo, Soi, and Jon discuss everything about PDA's - public displays of affection.This episode was produced by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) and co-produced by Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays).Audio editing and sound engineering was done by Jon Munro.Music courtesy of Jon Munro. Soila Apparicio is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you deal with a broken heart? Whether it's from love or not, Leo, Soila, and Jon talk about breakups, ghosting, and the healthy (and unhealthy) ways they deal with heartbreak.This episode was produced by Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and co-produced by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek).Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some of us blush more than others. Many of us get nervous, even anxious, when in social situations. Nicki, Leo, and Soila share their experiences feeling red in public, other ways their body reveals their anxieties, and ways that they tame it.The producer for this episode was Nicki Carter and co-produced by Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek).Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Drag is mainstream, but we see far fewer Kings than Queens. Lauren Karl joins Leo, Nicki, and Soila to talk about life as a vegan Drag King and magic burlesque performer. While none of the other VLW do drag (yet) Leo shares her experience as a drummer in a queer punk band and Nicki talks about being mistaken for an oil exec as part of environmental protest performance. Soila also reveals her King name. This episode was produced by Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays). Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila is the series producer. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does the future hold for food? Jessi Baker and Anna Kealey, who contributed to the V&A's 'FOOD: Bigger than the Plate' exhibition, join Anna, Leo, and Esther to discuss what they think we'll be eating come 10, 25, even 50 years time.This episode was produced by Anna Rose Kerr (@annarosekerr).Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila Apparicio is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Sarah Meiklejohn joins Anna Rose, Soi, and Leo for a discussion on cryptography, anonymity, and other issues related to online privacy. What can you do if you want to keep your personal information personal in the age of the internet? Listen to find out.This episode was produced by Anna Rose Kerr (@annarosekerr) and co-produced by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) and Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays).Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catherine Allin is an astrophysicist and musician. She joins Leo, Soi, and Esther to talk about her project, the Sound of Science, where Catherine aims to collect research data from female scientists and turn it into music using code. The VLW also share why STEM wasn't for them, and the importance of having more women across STEM fields. This episode was produced by Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and co-produced by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek).Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leo visits Green Party HQ in London to chat to German MEP Terry Reintke, who is in London to get people out to vote in the European Parliament elections on May 23rd. She talks about the challenges and successes of her work as an MEP, how the European Parliament works, and her role in speaking out about sexual harassment.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Soila spoke to ​Sara Alexander, who plays a clitoris in the play 'Rejoicing At Her Wondrous Vulva the Young Woman Applauded Herself'. They talk about the exploration of female sexuality both through the play and Sara's writing, pleasure, #MeToo, and taking up space. You can see Sara's books and other work here.Visit ovalhouse.com for tickets. Use code HERSELF8 for half-price tickets between 9th-11th May, and code WONDROUSWEDS for half-price tickets on Wednesday performances.This episode was produced and edited by Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays). Soila is also the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hair; we all have it, it’s completely natural, and yet as with many things, at the same time, it's not acceptable on women. Soila, Nicki, and Anna Rose talk about the hair they do and don't choose to remove, what about removing body hair (read: the patriarchy) frustrate them, and what it is about their hair that they love. The producer for this episode was Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays). Co-producers were Nicki Carter and Anna-Rose Kerr (@annarosekerr). Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila Apparicio is the series producer. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Rose, Nicki, and Leo share their experiences of gardening while they were growing up, and how they manage now. The VLW also discuss whether gardening is feminine, can we grow our own food, and why is it called a 'tomato stick'?The producer for this episode was Nicki Carter.Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Away from the studio, the VLW speak to director Huang Hui-Chen about her film Small Talk, a documentary about the relationship she and her mother have, with insights into her mother's job as a professional mourner and lesbian relationships, and other indigenous themes. Festival curator Aephie Hiumi Chen also tells us about the Taiwan Film Festival in London and Iceland, and translates from Mandarin for Huang. Soila and Leo also share how they feel about their relationships with their mums.A version of this episode without the full Mandarin interview is also available to listen to.The producers for this episode were Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek).Audio editing was done by Leo. Soila is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Away from the studio, the VLW speak to director Huang Hui-Chen about her film Small Talk, a documentary about the relationship she and her mother have, with insights into her mother's job as a professional mourner and lesbian relationships, and other indigenous themes. Festival curator Aephie Hiumi Chen also tells us about the Taiwan Film Festival in London and Iceland, and translates from Mandarin for Huang. Soila and Leo also share how they feel about their relationships with their mums.There is a second version of this episode with the full interview in Madarin available here.The producers for this episode were Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek).Audio editing was done by Leo. Soila is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.