About Town LDN

About Town LDN

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About Town LDN episodes

  • Bending Boundaries Trailer

    A new podcast by About Town Alum Meghan Grant aka Jay. Join Meghan, Seren and Ebru as they discuss their experiences of doing their PhDs, as people who are part of groups who often aren’t seen, heard and celebrated in academia

    Twitter: @bendingboundpod

    Instagram: @bendingboundariespodcast
    3 min
  • Episode 3: Dating About Town
    Welcome to Episode 3 of About Town, In this episode, we have Bisi with us, a born and bred Londoner who's joining us as we discuss dating in London.
    We cover our new favourite local finds such as Afrocenchix and Bam Bam Boogie's Twerk After Work Classes in our new segment 'Talk of the Town'. We discuss the dating process when using apps, exaggerated dating profiles and ghosting.
    This is a great episode for those who are looking at potentially using dating apps or just want to hear the funny stories that come with the dating process.
    Enjoy and make sure you let us know how you enjoy the episode and leave us a review.
    Got questions, comments, and/or stories or experiences you want to share?
    Send them to us over at:
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    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 2: Brexit About Town
    Episode 2 of About Town LDN.
    In this episode, it's just Jay and Kneemah in the studio, covering the current drawn-out British Political rollercoaster - Brexit.
    We cover the general goings on of the Brexit saga, for Brits and Non-Brits a like. We share the basics from British Politics, The Brexit Vote itself, and the negotiations.
    This is a great episode for those who want to get a better idea of British Politics, and the most current political events in relation to the Brexit Referendum.
    Enjoy and make sure you let us know how you enjoy the episode and leave us a review.
    Got questions, comments, and/or stories or experiences you want to share?
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    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 1: Law About Town
    Welcome to the Season 1: Episode 1 of About Town LDN.
    In our first episode of the season, we have Mandy Groves with us, a Trainee Solicitor by day, a violinist by night.
    We cover the effects of austerity on the UK social & legal climate, our shared enjoyment of West End plays, early 2000’s music bands like steps and S Club 7, and Mandy gives her tips on how you can support and stay up to date with social justice issues in the UK by following these social justice champions on twitter: @LawCentres @EalingLawCentre @JustallianceUK
    This is a great episode for those who are looking at potentially taking up law as a career path especially social justice, and seeking tips to make your transition from student to practising solicitor smoother.
    Enjoy and make sure you let us know how you enjoy the episode and leave us a review.
    Got questions, comments, and/or stories or experiences you want to share?
    Send them to us over at:
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    1 hr 11 min
  • About Town Introduction
    We're BACKK!
    Happy New Year to all our listeners. It's Jay and Kneeemah from Brown About Town LDN, with our new podcast name About Town LDN. We'll be bringing the similar creativity but with a twist and can't wait for you guys to continue with us on our journey.
    Stay tuned for our new episode coming out next week Wednesday!
    Got questions, comments, and/or stories you want to share? Send them to us at:
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    2 min
  • Episode 33: Your Poverty Makes You So Interesting To Me Ft. Crazy Rich Asians
    Welcome to the Season 1 Finale of Brown About Town LDN.
    On this weeks episode the ladies decide what's more import Bras or socks
    Brown About Town they talk about Crazy Rich Asains, thinking too much about other people and the power of social media, Jay shares her review of Recovery by Russel Brand and Kneemah shouts out Ash magazine,
    In Snap, Crackle and Pop they talk aboug John Legends EGOT status, Amazon and Brad pitt building bad houses
    In Unsolicited advice, the ladies share tips they'd give their younger selves
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    57 min
  • Episode 32: We Beg You Don't Dance Theresa Ft. Serena Williams
    In Brown About Town...
    Jay share’s her experience of moving house in London. Kneemah & Stacey review the BlackKKKlansman and Stacey review Ethiopian food. 
    In Snap, Crackle and Pop Culture...
    The ladies rant about the way Serena Williams was treated by THAT umpire and Stacey talks us through the Nicki and Cardi B fight.
    In Unsolicited Advice...
    Jay talks about the environment and small changes she's made over the year and Kneemah rants about Western Politicans telling people to "get over" things they're benefiting from.
    Got questions, comments, and/or stories you want to share? Send them to us at:
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    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 31: I Laugh In The Face Of Adversity Ft. Insecure
    Welcome to Brown About Town LDN!
    In Brown About Town...
    Jay shares her experience of getting her first tattoo and also chats about her great experience of going to a sewing class at Fashion Box. Kneemah and Jay talk about musicals after attending the Sound of Music Singalong at Prince Charles Cinema.
    Stacey shares her travel adventures to the Emerald Isle (Ireland).
    In Snap, Crackle and Pop...
    Jay recommends Nicole Byers podcast Why Won’t You Date Me and Insecure a show by Issa Rae. Stacey shares her thoughts on Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas engagement and Nicki Minaj Beef at the VMAs.
    In Get It Off You Chest...
    Stacey rants about bank notes and Jay advises people to stop diagnosing everyone.
    In this episode we also shout out London’s Black Girl Fest happening on 27th October 2018
    Got questions, comments, and/or stories you want to share? Send them to us at:
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    58 min
  • Episode 30: Wheel Of Segments Ft. Our Event
    Welcome to episode 30 of Brown About Town LDN!
    We’re back from our summer break and we’re getting
    deep at the beginning of this months episodes, discussing our event with the WrkWrkWrk collective about creating solidarity between minority groups. We talk about how we could be missing important parts in the conversation by not working together. 
    We also talk about our seeing stand up comics Yvonne Orji and Judah Frielandah at Soho Theatre. 
    We’re giving a shout out to the Sassy Apparel relaunch September 15th, get you’re ticket at if you haven’t already https://bit.ly/2LYCUdQ
    And Beat Freeks collective who’ll be hosting Festival of Audacity Sept 27-29, in Birmingham. A multidisciplinary festival of activist art check out their website for more info
    https://www.beatfreeks.com/whatson/festival-of-audacity-2018
    In Snap, Crackle and Pop we talk about Stormzy’s Merky Achievements, Nicky Minaj’s beefings and Magazine covers diverse September Issues.
    Jay recommends Nicole Byer's podcast Why Won't you Date me? 
    In Unsolitied Advice Kneemah checks herself for voicing the biases she's been raised with and Jay shares her thoughts about how people talk about mixed raced people. 
    Got questions, comments, and/or stories you want to share? Send them to us at:
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/brownabouttown.ldn
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    54 min
  • Episode 29: Gareth Southgate Could Get It Ft. Trump Protests
    Welcome to Brown About Town...
    In Brown About Town the Ladies talk about their experience of the Trump Protest.
    Stacey talks about Museum of Comedy and a show by Tom Stade and the Print Tearing It up Exhibit at Somerset House.
    Stacey and Jay talk about their love for The Incredibles 2.
    We’re giving a Shout out to Drag Karaoke and Media Diversified.
    In Snap, Crackle and Pop culture we chat about the Thai cave rescue mission going Hollywood.
    Got questions, comments, and/or stories you want to share? Send them to us at:
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    43 min

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