Let Me Sip

Episode 7 - Is there the value in being single?

"Do you kiss with your eyes open 🙉 or closed? 🙈"... This week the #LetMeSip team look at relationships, and debate how long should someone wait before getting into in one? Can a dating period ever be too short, or too long? Or should the focus be more on finding ourselves first, before looking for someone else?

They also consider whether love or relationships be 'faked'? And whether a title gives a relationship any security or stability?

“Slavery was a choice”

Following on from comments by Idris Elba, the Let Me Sip team look at the issue of censorship of content seen as racist. What does this mean in the context of the taking down of statues of ‘racist’ famous Brits – what do they represent, and do we have a right to demand their removal?

In the second segment we consider Kanye West’s bid for presidency including his fitness to lead, comparisons to Trump and of course the infamous “that sounds like a choice” comment. We also look at the Jada/Will/August ‘entanglement’ and whether this situation-ship was a case of taking advantage of a vulnerable young person.

‘Dating Outside Your Race’

In the first part of this week’s podcast the Let Me Sip team explore issues such as whether they would allow their adult children to live at home rent free, and whether they received any financial advice or planning from their parents growing up. In the second segment the team give their views on dating outside of their race - would you, would you not? Is it a big deal to you? Do you have a preference? We share our thoughts including any success stories or lessons learnt.

"You speak well... for a black person" 🤨 Are there certain things you simply should not say to black people? In this week's episode the Let Me Sip team consider issues surrounding their identity and heritage and explore some of their pet peeves when it comes to the comments and questions people make regarding their race.

In light of accusations of sexual assault against prominent media personalities exposed on social media the Let Me Sip team explore the idea of consent - what does it mean? Where do you draw the line? Does it have to be verbal?

Following the tragic murder of George Floyd and the worldwide protests that have gripped the globe, the Let Me Slip group touch on issues surrounding ‘Black Lives Matter’ such as the solidarity global protests, why the words have become such a controversial phrase and why what happens to black people in America has an effect on black people in the UK and more globally.

The group look into dating issues such as whether your partner’s height matters in a relationship or whether aspects such as makeup for girls and haircuts for guys can be transformative or simple essentials.