Let Me Sip

Let Me Sip

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  • Episode 27: Megan and Harry Oprah Interview
    In this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod the team delve into topics surrounding the Meghan / Harry interview with Oprah and answer questions such as how believable was it? Is it ever right to question someone's mental health? Or is this the reality that comes with the princess wedding / fairy-tale lifestyle? We ask should you ever go public about family matters? And as a white person should you feel able to speak on the issues faced by friends of colour? And will there ever be an end to racism?
    We also look at the various reactions such as Piers Morgan on GMB alongside reaction Alex Beresford and compare this to the backlash faced by Sharon Osborne’s altercation with two black US co-hosts. As the saying goes “is being called a racist is worse than the racist act itself?"
    We end this week’s conversation with a look at cancel culture. We ask should you still react to people/comments you have no investment in? Or is this simply virtue signalling? And does the same apply to people that whip up hatred for personal or political gain?
    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 26: If you act like a criminal you get charged like one
    As we celebrate Earth Day 🌎 this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod start with a look at the Netflix documentaries Seaspiracy and a Plastic Ocean 🌊
    We ask what can be done to stop the damage caused by overfishing and discarded fishing nets and equipment? How do we create a sustainable way to consume fish? And should intelligent animals be afforded the same rights as humans? 🐬
    As H&M launches free suit rentals 👔 for MALES for 24 hours we give your thoughts on the initiative. We ask who are they targeting? Is this their way of trying to rectify the 'coolest money in the jungle' scandal? Is it just a marketing scheme now that lockdown is easing? And why is it not available for women?
    We also discuss the topic of Packaging - or presenting yourself in a way that does not represent your reality 💸 We ask does this amount to pretending to be something you're not? Can such deception lead to emotional damage? 💔 Are there exceptions to packaging for a job interview or to close a business deal?
    We then move onto our main topic the George Floyd verdict ✊🏾...the first guilty verdict of a black man killed by white police in America. We ask how did you react? Were you surprised by verdict? Will the sentence hearing in 8 weeks be like another trial?
    We also touch on the sentences for murder and the issues of unconscious bias, stereotyping and prejudices when it comes to policing 👮🏻‍♂️ What level of mental strength and training is required? Should any officer scared of black people be allowed to carry a gun? Are military police, community policing or even robots realistic alternatives?
    In light of the killing of Daunte Wright and 16 year old Ma'khia Bryant, just half an our after the verdict, we also question what does the verdict mean for justice for black people going forward? ⚖
    Later in the episode we ask would you expect to see black products in Supermarkets? Do the majority of the population need to cater to the needs of minorities? 🌍 If the demand is not there should businesses run services at a loss? And is there any premium to catering to minority groups?
    We also touch on the growth of UK rap and hip hop music 🎤 Has this been fuelled by the rise of social media such as Tik Tok? Why is the appeal of Black music so well received globally? 🎶When it comes to worldwide consumption is it comparable only to white pop music?
    1 hr 40 min
  • Episode 25: Grass is greener syndrome
    In the week's episode of #LetMeSipPod Uzy returns to the group after some time abroad and the team start the week with a catch up and share their travel plans for the year ✈️
    We look to our cancelled holidays of the last year as well as some shelved plans such as Afronation 🇵🇹 We also talk travelling with pets, and open up on some of our experiences as pet owners 🐕‍🦺
    The team then react to sad news of Prince Phillip's death and the media reaction. We compare this to the tragic news of DMX's passing and ask if there is a generational difference in the reception?
    Following comments by Jackie Chan who is leaving his fortune to charity 💰 not his son Jaycee we aks if you were rich would you feel bad not leaving anything for your kids? 😳 Does creating generational wealth mean providing opportunities or offering a handout? 
    Later in the episode we discuss the reaction to the launch of Bhad Barbie's onlyfans page 🔞 which reached 1m subscribers just after she turned 18. Is this a question of predatory behaviour or Girl go get your bag!?
    When compared with Lil Nas X's promoted Satan shoes🩸 what does this mean for freedom of expression? Does it exist in this country? What the world will be like for our children? Is too much content/information ever a bad thing? Are there things young people are not meant to be exposed to? 🙈
    We consider Instagram's plan to launch a child-friendly platform and the risk of predators targeting children online. We question what can be done to end / censor racism and trolling comments and the possible alternatives such as a proposed verification system ✅
    We also react to the news that one of co-founders of BlackLivesMatter allegedly spent £3m on four luxury properties 🏘 We ask would this affect how you view or donate towards BLM? ✊🏾Would you question where their sources of funding come from and how they manage their donations?
    "Cheating is not the worst thing in the world"
    Finally we end this week's pod with the realities of relationships - the things not always seen from the outside. We discuss the ease of break ups and finding new partners 💏 Stay tuned to the end as one of the team seems to backtrack on earlier comments regarding infidelity.
    1 hr 39 min
  • Episode 24: Gorilla Glue

    In this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod the team talk the Coronavirus vaccine 🧪 Have any of your parents/relatives taken the vaccine? 👨🏾‍🦳 Is one dose of the jab enough to travel?

     We also give our opinions on the "Gorilla glue woman" 💆🏾‍♀️ Does she deserve sympathy? Or was this plain stupidity? Should she be able to sue the manufacturers? 

    We give our take on Valentine's Day 🥀 and Pancake Day 🥞 preparations - including how do you spend them? Does Instagram culture and posts fuel female competition? Do you have to spend big to show love? 🚘 What are your favourite pancake types and toppings? 🍯 

    Later in the episode we talk holidays and flying business class ✈️ would you leave your partner or a holiday group to fly alone in comfort? If offered a free flight upgrade would you leave your partner to take it? Does your holiday start from the moment you take off? 🏝 

    Following on from the Instagram video vixen who agreed to be in a rap video only to backtrack because her parents didn't condone her looking sexualised, we ask should the video be taken down? 💽Who should take the financial hit of having her edited out? 💰 

    We also question whether there a link to Mia Khalifa trying to change her imagine from porn to respectability? 🍆 Can you ever move past a negative reputation? Should people make concessions for growth and maturing? Do you have sympathy for people in this situation?

    2 hr 14 min
  • Episode 23: ”Yellow bone is what he wants”
    This week's episode of #LetMeSipPod starts with a look at DaniLeigh's new song Yellow Bone…that’s what he want 🎶
    Triggered by the seemingly divisive nature of the song the team discuss the subject of colorism. We ask is the song unnecessary and provocative? Or should people be free to celebrate and express their love for their colour or complexion without criticism? 💁‍♀️
    We also touch on the issue of black celebrities and personalities like Lil Wayne denying or gaslighting the black experience of racism and prejudice. Does denying racism cause division between the black community? I
    "Sport is one area where there should be males and females"
    Later in the episode we look at one of Joe Biden's new policies aimed at undoing one of Trump's, in allowing biological boys to compete as girls.
    We discuss the issue of transgender athletes competing against the opposite sex to their biological sex. We ask will the physical advantage of biological men competing as women lead to severe disparities? 🏋🏾‍♀️And if records are broken by biological men in females events, will this lead to unrealistic outcomes? 🏅
    We look to the areas where sex does not matter 👩🏾‍🎓 and equality should be promoted to the fullest. And ask should sport be one of them?
    We also question the idea of biological women competing as men and whether this achieves equality? And if this is the direction why has Castor Semenya been treated this way? 🏃🏾‍♀️
    55 min
  • Episode 22: #HitsBlunt
    Episode 22
    This week the #LetMeSipPod team start with with a few gifts from the #HitsTheBlunt feed 😂🤦🏾‍♀️
    We then share our thoughts on what makes our dream holiday? 🏖 We ask which country have you enjoyed the most 🌍 and does this differ from your favorite holiday?
    After we discuss internet challenges such as the silhouette and 'buss it' challenges 😏 We ask do they lead to the over-sexualisation of women? Or are they an expression of body positivity? Is twerking innately sexual? 🍑 And if you had a daughter or female friend / relative would you approve of them doing it?
    Is Instagram and social media making women too accessible? Or are they simply being comfortable in their bodies? Should certain things be left behind closed doors?🔐
    Are all women against sexualisation? Or is this a generalisation? Is exclusivitely mutually exclusive from expression? Or is it a question of if you put it out there, don’t be surprised what you get back?
    Later in the episode we give our thoughts on putting your name on your business branding before you're famous or established? Is it beneficial or can it be distracting? Is there a risk of personal problems following  your business 📉
    Following comments from the founder of House of CB 🛍 on social media we ask is it privileged talk for established people to criticise those on the come up because they haven't built up a following/reputation yet?
    1 hr 40 min
  • Episode 21: To Purge or not to Purge.
    In this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod the  team get straight into it. Would you go on a purge?🔪 And what would be the first thing you do? 😈
    Why do people commit crime? Do you need to have a criminal mind to commit crime? 👹 Or are some people motivated more by opportunism? Does everyone have it in them to commit crime or even kill under certain circumstances?
    What does it mean to have a criminal mentality? 🤯 How do you balance the risks vs rewards when considering the consequences of crime or weighing up the chances of getting caught? ⚖️  
    Later in the episode we ask is love ❤ a stronger emotion than hate / a lack of love? 💔 Does someone with nothing to lose pose more of a threat than someone with something or someone to save? 
    What lengths would you go to try to save a loved one? Would you risk your life for someone in certain circumstances but not others? Does your ability to risk your life depend on your physical abilty/frailties such as an inability to swim 🏊🏾‍♂️ or phobia of heights? 🧗🏾‍♂️
    And finally... if you could only choose one would you save a stranger👶 or your favourite pet? 🐈
    44 min
  • Episode 20: “is cancel culture going too far?”
    This week the #LetMeSipPod team start with a look at the recent Ashanti / Keisha Cole Verzuz Battle 🎤 We also debate the prospect of an Usher/Chris Brown battle or the late Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.
    Taking lead from Anthony Joshua's post 🥊 we ask would you stop engaging in someone’s product/content because of something they do in their personal life? Can you get past the allegation/reputation of a public figure such as R. Kelly or Michael Jackson
    Following the suspension of popular moderator Ashley Louise from Clubhouse we ask can you separate the personality of the influencer/creator from the content they create? Or do they sign up to this by making their truth/personality their product?
    Later in the episode we look at free speech 🆓️🗣 and censorship.  From governments shutting down their public's internet to crackdowns on social media trolls abusing footballers 🤬 we question what free speech really means? Is it subjective and if so what should be its limitations? 
    We ask is cancel culture going too far? How do we justify the de-platforming of personalities 🚷 Who makes the standards? And what happens when they change? Are there alternatives to censoring such as community policing, commercial hits or boycotting and divestments?
    49 min
  • Episode 15:"I'm a bad cheater"
    In this week's episode the #LetMeSipPod team look at
    Against the backdrop of the recent #EndSARS campaign in Nigeria and abroad the team explore the issue of police corruption and brutality and reaction to this globally. How would you spread awareness or stand up for the cause you support? And are you willing to risk your life for the cause?
    In light of the recent Sawweetie comments on social media about men buying Birkins, we ask do you ever have to spend upwards of £30k on a gift to show your love? Are designer items investments? And is celebrities getting trolled in the comments sections ever justified?
    In the second segment the team look at relationships and cheating. We start with Big Tobz social media comments about the need to offer more than just good 🐱. Is good 🍆 just as easy to find as good 🐱?
    The team then explore whether females are "better cheaters" than men? Whether speaking to another person of the same as your partner cheating? And can building emotional connection with someone other than your partner be more damaging than physical cheating?
    Does you partner need to be your best friend? Can you have a best friend who is the same sex as your partner?
    2 hr 8 min
  • Episode 19:Lori Harvey Prayer 🙏🏾
    This week's episode of #LetMeSipPod starts with another sip of tea ☕ following the news of the beginning of Lori Harvey relationship with Michael B Jordan and that of the end of Kim and Kanye's. We share our thoughts on the Kardashian/Jenner family enterprise and how they have built a dynasty in such a short time.
    Following on from Meek Mill's advice on Twitter regarding people's priorities when comparing their spending habits 💸 to their investment mindsets 📈 we give our thoughts on investments - is it taking risks or simply gambling? Is an expensive wardrobe always a liability or can some things appreciate in time?  Do you need to be have passion or a vested interest to invest? 
    We also question what it means to be wealthy? 💰 We ask what are your streams of income? If you stopped working today would you be okay for the next few months/years? How important is it to have diversified investments and assets?
    Later we discuss the potential impact of the new strains of coronavirus 🤧 and their increased rates of transmission. Would you take the vaccine 💉 or leave it? We look at the mental health implications of an extended lockdown and also touch on Brexit and the tensions with Europe 🇪🇺 including new proposals to force UK artists performing in the EU to apply for visas.
    With an eye towards new year plans and goals we consider the opportunities lockdown has brought including savings in time and money. And in the context of the protests following George Floyd's death, we question whether it has created the environment for bringing important issues to global attention to affect political change ✊🏾
    1 hr 32 min

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