Bumble. Hinge. Tinder. Grindr. Previously seen as a last resort, online dating is experiencing a buzz and largely seen as socially acceptable in today’s world. Are these apps improving people’s chances of finding love and updating what we see as love or are they just money-grabbing machines reducing love into a sweeping or swiping ;) moment. Fé Oj debates this with Akua and My Own Royalty from #NoShadePod

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Meghan and Harry's interview with Oprah has split households across the nation & this is not unique to Fé Oj's. This episode is a family affair as Fé Oj steps off the moderator chair and engages in a fiery debate with her mum and older sister! They cover the topics that have generally been missed by the mass media coverage of the interview. Was Meghan truly naive before entering the Royal Family? Is representation always important or are there clear instances when institutions are not only not made for you - but made to your detriment? Is this the end of the Royal Institution? Was Oprah the right interviewer choice?

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Netflix's most-watched original series Bridgerton highlighted a new age for period dramas with more inclusive casting choices and classical covers of Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift. Similarly, in the theatrical production, Hamilton, tells the story of America's founding fathers through actors of colour. Should Black producers and screenwriters, look to going down this route, either with colourblind retellings of old stories, or uncoverings of untold stories such as Madame CJ Walker or Ma Rainey? Conversely, does the past tend to come with emotional baggage for Black people and we should focus on escaping into the present or future? As BJ from The Pilot Podcast asks "Do we want a Black 'Pride and Prejudice' or more Black Panther?" Fé Oj debates this with BJ & Mitu from The Pilot Podcast and Corrine, a PR executive and pop culture journalist.

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Clubhouse, the newest social networking app, is centred around audio-only conversation (or chaos whatever you want to call it). In giving everyone a microphone, as with most social media apps, its power to educate is threatened by the noise which surrounds it. Does every and anyone really have the right to an opinion or should you have to read or be knowledgable about a particular topic first. Fé Oj debates this with Maro (aka the Politicalbaby) from the Politicalbaby Podcast and Nicola from Let's Talk Black.

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"It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity" - Albert Einstein

What has more impact in shaping the human condition; technology or humans. Is technology or innovation fundamentally driven by human need and desire, or is technology at a route where it itself is driving human need, homogenising our experiences and driving us to a single point of existence. Can machines really ever replace humans?

This is the last of our Guest Host episode before we officially start Season 3. This episode is hosted by philosophical software engineer, Emannuel.

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When artists tragically pass away, the question of what to do with their unreleased music poses an ethical dilemma.

Is this the best way to continue their legacy or does it just take advantage when they really should be resting in peace and power? Does the family involvement help or actually worsen the situation? What happens when, similar to the case of Pop Smoke's Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon, the artist passes away so close to the release of what would have been their next album - is it fair in that case?

Before we officially start Season 3. The Motion will be taken over by some amazing guest hosts. This episode is hosted by music and culture journalist, Tochi.

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“But if I rap about God my record won’t get played…”

Chance The Rapper, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Tori Kelly, Stormzy… few examples of artists who will proudly call themselves Christians but not refer to themselves as Christian artists. 

The waters in which Gospel/Christian music are wading in seem to be getting muddier by the day. Is there a difference between Gospel and Christian music? Can you really make it as a Christian artist? Does there need to be a specific genre for music about God or do we just need to allow for more God-specific content in ‘regular’ genres such as Pop, Rock or Drill?

Before we officially start Season 3. The Motion will be taken over by some amazing guest hosts. This episode is hosted by Noni.

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You could say that Rachel Dolezal pioneered the transracial movement in 2015. Since then there has been Jessica Krug and most recently Hilarious Baldwin, sorry Hilaria Baldwin, or Hilary? Can't keep up. Transracialism is often mocked but is it inherently harmful? In expanding the ideas of race and identity, can it actually do more good than harm?

Before we officially start Season 3, The Motion will be taken over by some amazing guest hosts. This episode is hosted by Brown Sugar: The Podcast.

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We’ve come to the end of Season 2! What better debate to have than whether sequels can outperform originals. Did Season 2 of The Motion live up to the hype of Season 1? Do we need an Avatar 2? Will nostalgia always cloud our judgement as consumers? Fé Oj debates this topic in the spheres of movies, books and albums with two super-listeners Ali and Ayowande (of the Chatterbox Podcast).

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This week’s motion was a surprise to both Fé Oj and her guests, so it’s only a fair it’s a surprise to you too! We’ll give you a clue though, it’s to do with sex and society. You read it right, topics were picked out of a hat, live on record from listener-submitted topics. Fé Oj is joined by Oyin, presenter and founder of Oyin’s Kitchen food blog, Dani, a multifaceted entrepreneur, law student and gymnastics coach and lastly Tito, politics graduate and creative strategist. Will they be able to think fast enough and take on the motion with no preparation?

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