Very Loose Women

Is BPA-free plastic okay? How bad are microplastics? And what are women doing in the fight against our new plastic enemy? Friends of the Earth campaigner Emma Priestland joined Anna Rose, Soila, and Leo to help answer those questions.The lead producer for this episode was Anna Rose Kerr (@annarosekerr). Co-producers were Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek).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.

Friends Nicki, Leo, and Soi are joined by new pal Esther for a discussion on what makes the perfect friendship. As friendships work like London zones, how does a person level up from acquaintance to best bae? And what would the VLW do if they wanted to unfriend someone in real life?The lead producer for this episode was Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) was a co-producer. 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 Selena Wisnom is an expert in cuneiform studies. She uses ancient divination techniques, reading sheep guts and livers, learned from tablets to tell us whether the United Kingdom will leave the European Union without a deal.The producer for this episode was Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek). Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) is the series producer.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen. NOTE: there was a compression issue with this episode, then we replaced the file. It seems to be playing normally with ear/headphones. If you can't hear the audio properly on your device, please message us @VLWRadio on Twitter <3  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicki, Leo, and Soila are joined by activist and jazz musician Jelly Cleaver to talk about the links between art and protest, and her upcoming Freedom of Movement gig at DIY Space London. This show features some of Jelly's music. 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.

Florri, Leo and Soila are joined by guest producer Funmibi in the studio for an International Women’s Day special. They discuss female icons with special guests, including human rights and secularism campaigner Gita Sahgal, comedian Sadia Azmats, feminist historian Dr Charlotte Riley, and playwright Carmen Nasr. The lead producers for this episode were Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton) and Funmibi. Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) were co-producers. Audio engineering was done 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.

Soila and Leo gave a brief overview of their lives as British women as part of an exchange with XFM, an independent commercial based radio station in the Kurdish region of Iraq. They both recorded audio diaries and gave an overview their experiences of living in London. The exchange was done for special broadcasting on International Women's Day 2019. This episode was produced by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) and Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays). Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The VLW enter the world of video gaming, and joined by Ruth (co-host of the Intersection of Things podcast), and Marijam (a content creator on the intersection of video games & real-life politics), and Nadia (with their MSc in Gender, Policy and Inequality), they delve into the sexualisation of female characters, queerness in gaming, H bomb’s fundraiser for transgender rights charity Mermaids, and much more.The lead producers for this episode were Nadia Erlam and Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton). Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) were co-producers.Audio engineering was done by Leo 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.

When Lorraine Chademunhu speaks to customer service over the phone, she often gets mistaken for a man. She has shared these experiences in her stand-up comedy. Lorraine joins Leo, Soila and Sarah to talk about how their voices relate to their sense of identity.The lead producer for this episode was Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek). Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) was a co-producer.Audio engineering was done by Sarah 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.

Comedians Jenan Younis and Alice Frick join Florri and Leo in the studio to talk about navigating their identities in the world of comedy.The lead producer for this episode was Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek). Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton) was a co-producer.Audio engineering was done by Leo 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.

"For this was on St. Valentine's Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate." Soi, Leo, and Florri are back together to share their thoughts on the romance and commercialisation of Valentine's Day, and tell all on some of the gifts... and cards they've previously received.The lead producer for this episode was Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays). Co-producers were Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) and Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton).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.

Unemployed and hunting for a job? Completely stressed out about it? You're not alone! Antonio joins Soi, Leo, and Jon to talk about the mental rollercoaster of job hunting, from applications to interviews, advice, and the support they have in place to deal with the process.The lead producer for this episode was Antonio Torres (@antotorres). Co-producers were Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek).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.

Veganuary can be a welcome introduction to vegan and vegetarian lifestyles. But with growing popularity, has veganism become an exclusive trend? Vegan friend Lauren joins Soi, Nicki (both of whom are also vegan), Leo, and Florri (both of whom are vegetarian) to talk about almond milk and saving the planet.The first minute and a half of this episode features work by Emma Garnet, and it's about crisps.The lead producer for this episode was Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays). Co-producers were Nicki Carter, Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) and Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton).Audio engineering was done by Sarah 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.

Comedian Zahra Barri joins Leo, Florri, and Soi for this episode on people pleasing. The group share anecdotes of times they have tried to be people pleasers. But what exactly is people pleasing? When did they first start thinking about what others think of them and what are their attitudes now?The lead producer for this episode was Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek). Co-producers were Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton).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.

What are people's attitudes towards grey or white or silver hair? Do you dye it, pluck it, avoid it? Or do you embrace it? In this episode, Very Loose Women and friends discuss common myths and fears around grey hair, and share some positive recent research.The lead producer for this episode was Anna Rose Kerr (@annarosekerr). Co-producers were Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton).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.

Nicki, Leo, Florri, and Funmibi discuss personality tests, and ask if they really do work for them. Can they be helpful? Is it weird when employers use them? And are there better ways to gain insight into how we behave?The lead producer for this episode was Nicki Carter. Co-producers were Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) and Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton).Audio engineering was done by Leo and Funmibi 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.

Soila and Leo talk to Penny Pepper, poet, activist, musician, journalist and punk, about performing at the Royal Albert Hall, her new collection Come Home Alive (as banned on Facebook), and navigating which library section her memoir First In The World Somewhere should be in.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our last show of 2018, Leo, Forri, and Soi are joined by Anna-Rose, Antonio, and Nikki, to review the year (from climate change to fascism) and take pride in their and each others achievements (including great haircuts and learning to drive).The lead producer for this episode was Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays). Co-producers were Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) and Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton).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.

Melanie Strickland spoke to Florri two days after a judge offered a verdict carrying a maximum life sentence to her and the others in the Stansted 15. In a moving interview, Melanie explains why she felt it was important to stop a deportation, what the consequences were for those on the flight and also goes into the judge’s procedure during the trial.The producer for this episode was Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton).Audio was done by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek). 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.

Florri and Leo invite guest producer Anna to discuss confidence at work. Together they talk about their experiences, as well as hearing from the voices of other women. They also discuss the impact of working in a male dominated industry, what it’s like to have an appraisal, and how they sometimes doubt their own skills or career path.The lead producers for this episode were Anna Rose (@annarosekerr ) and Florri Burton (@FlorriBurton). Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek) was a co-producer.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.

This is a previously unpodcasted episode from the Very Loose archive on the quarter-life crisis, with past hosts Emma and Katherine sharing their thoughts on how graduating into the crash changed their expectations. Also some handy facts on age expectancy and references to what we'd now call 'the group chat'.Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.