Should I Delete That?
In Should I Delete That?, Alex Light and Em Clarkson explore the nuance often missing from polarising social media conversations. They dive into grey areas, talk to experts, tackle shame, and have a laugh along the way.
Episodes
OUR BEST BITS - PART THREE: Our mums, Laura Bates, Lily Phillips and more…
We’re celebrating Should I Delete That by sharing with you some of our best bits and favourite moments from the past four years - we’ve had so many incredible guests join us on the podcast, and we hope you loved them as much as we did! IN THIS EPISODE:Al’s Mum (May 2024)Liv Thorne (August 2025) Laura Bates (May 2025) Lily Phillips (September 2025)Em’s Mum (September 2023) Payze
OUR BEST BITS - PART TWO: Just Us
It’s time to lean into our chaotic side - today, we’re bringing you some of the best bits of our Just Us episodes (formerly known as Is It Just Me) Sit back, relax and enjoy our chaos - and also remember some of the huge life moments we’ve lived through together during the podcast. Our entire archive will be staying live - so if you enjoyed any of these segments, you can go back and list
OUR BEST BITS - PART ONE: Jameela Jamil, Jacqueline Hurst, our husbands and more…
We’re celebrating Should I Delete That by sharing with you some of our best bits and favourite moments from the past four years - we’ve had so many incredible guests join us on the podcast, and we hope you enjoy these conversations as much as we did! IN THIS EPISODE: Our first ever episode (December 2021) Jacqueline Hurst (January 2022) Sherry Lever - Britain’s Oldest Domi
The end of Should I Delete That
This is the last episode of Should I Delete That. We’re so sorry - and we’re really, really sad. As we approach the four year anniversary of the podcast, we have decided mutually that after having the most incredible time making this podcast with each other - now is the right time to stop. We know you might be disappointed to hear this news - so in this episode we tell you in complete ho
How sex on screen really works - with the intimacy coordinator behind Normal People, Sex Education and I May Destroy You
Let’s talk about sex… Today, we’re speaking to Ita O’Brien - the intimacy coordinator behind the intimate scenes in Normal People, I May Destroy You, Bridgerton, It’s a Sin, Sex Education and more…After training as an actor, dancer and movement coach - Ita created the ‘Intimacy On Set Guidelines’ - which protects actors and performers during scenes that involve nudity or sex. Her work pr
Just Us: Overthinking, Christmas enthusiasm and finding the joy in small things
Guys!!! The goose is getting fat - according to Al...Today we discuss fully getting into the Christmas spirit - and the morality and mythology of elf on the shelf!Em tells us about her passion for Super Bass, Faye reveals the secret hiding in her notes app and we present the defence for overthinking…Would you like to get in touch? Email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instag
“We take the bins out naked” - with naturist Helen Berriman
How comfortable are you with nudity? Today, we’re speaking to Helen Berriman - who has been a naturist for the last four years - after reluctantly being introduced to it by her husband. Helen explained the difference between naturism and nudism, she ran through all the practicalities with us and debunked the misconception that naturism is about sex.We spoke about how being naked can have a hu
Just Us: Alex goes fist deep, overexposing ourselves and The Great Bedsheet Debate
Welcome back to another Just Us - in this week’s episode the SIDT Team has been bitterly divided by the ‘how often should you clean your bedsheets?’ debate… we also reveal that Alex is in fact *fussy* - and Em’s once again feeling overexposed… Do you have any whacky suggestions about how Al can learn to enjoy doing her duvet cover? Or would you be interested in watching a livestream of her at
Jameela Jamil on "The Ozempic Olympics", being unapologetically outspoken and unafraid to be disliked
You asked - so we answered… Jameela Jamil is back on the podcast. Jameela is an actor and activist - she’s unapologetic and she’s not afraid of being disliked. There are very few people in Hollywood who speak out so openly, loudly and passionately about social justice, so we spoke to Jameela about why she feels equipped and compelled to speak out, and why others may not do the same… even
Just Us: Em in parliament, the stiff hug and 7 million downloads!
In a week marred by awkward greetings - we find out what happened when Em went to parliament and Alex reveals Tommy’s new passion. Meanwhile - Em’s deeply engrossed in her knitting project and Al has a dark TikTok to share with us. It's also time to celebrate a HUGE milestone - as we’ve reached 7 million downloads! We love all of you for being here and we apologise for how many existential sp
Emma Barnett will not be underestimated
Emma Barnett is a broadcaster, journalist and author who we admire hugely. She is one of the BBC’s most high-profile journalists who is currently part of the presenting team on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme - as well as previously hosting Women’s Hour and Newsnight. Alongside her incredible broadcasting career, Emma has also become a powerful advocate for women’s health - having chosen t
Just Us: Dave got arrested, a spiritual awakening and the £300 journal
Em’s back from Costa Rica! She’s come home with an entirely new perspective and a passion for journaling (she may or may not have found herself) Meanwhile - Dave’s had a brush with the law in M&S and Al has been deeply, deeply humbled in the garden centre! Are you capable of journaling without imagining that it will one day be published? Tell us how on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com&
Is this a friendship break up? with Michelle Elman
Today, we’re continuing our exploration of friendship with the brilliant Michelle Elman. We spoke to Michelle about how friendship is not taken seriously - and female friendships in particular are trivialised. Michelle gave us practical advice on how to operate in a world where the odds feel stacked against our friendships - where they seemingly have to battle with social media, our adult res
Just Us: Squeeze the period, backhanded compliments and an existential spiral
We’re back with another Just Us and today we’re unpacking the pure, unadulterated embarrassment of the clear bag - and Al has a new obsession fresh out of 2017!Meanwhile - we’ve discovered that Boy Alex may have some things to learn about the mechanics of periods and Em has been on a spiral (stay tuned for the live re-enactment)Can you help Em out of her existential spiral? Email us on shouldidele
We went to therapy for our friendship
We’re often given advice about how we should nurture our romantic relationships - but sometimes we can leave our friendships by the wayside… We spoke to Natasha Silverman - a relationship therapist - about how to maintain and nurture our friendships as we navigate our way through adulthood. And to do that - we put OUR relationship under the microscope. Natasha gave us practical advice ab
Just Us: Embarrassing allergies, penis pavlova and an IVF update
Al has about 50 bads today - where do you want to start?!Today, we’re discussing what it feels like to be embarrassed ALL THE TIME and Em’s got a very specific question about male genitalia… Al also gives us an update on her IVF journey, and why it's presenting new challenges this time round. If you want to get in touch - you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comFollow us
“You’re not even allowed to think for yourself” - surviving a ‘cult’… with Rachael Reign
Rachael Reign was 13 years old when she joined what she thought was a youth group… the next eight years of her life were dedicated to an organisation that she describes as a 'cult'. We spoke to Rachael about her experience in the UCKG - a church with over 30 locations in the UK that has been accused by Rachael and other ex-members of dangerous, cult-like behaviour. The UCKG states that they a
Just Us: The brilliance of Lily Allen, Nelly Furtado’s retirement and Al’s melancholy playlist
We’ve had a busy week being completely and utterly obsessed with Lily Allen’s new album - West End Girl - and we mean TRULY OBSESSED. We unpack Lily’s radical honesty on the album which narrates the breakdown of her marriage. We dive into her cultural trailblazer status - and just how brave she is to put her relationship under the microscope...Our pop-culture chat continues - as we discuss Ne
It's not just about dads - paternity leave is political
The UK has the worst paternity leave offering in Europe and the wider implication of this affects everyone, whether you have kids or not. Today we spoke to Alex Lloyd-Hunter from The Dad Shift and Rebecca Horne from Pregnant Then Screwed about their joint campaign ‘UK Paternity Leave is a Mother F**KER’ We spoke about how the UK’s paternity leave offering is disastrous for mums, dads and
Just Us: Our intense friendship, momentary spirals and why we’ll get arrested…
Another day, another day not being mysterious… On today’s Just Us - Em’s found a silly online quiz for us to play. We discuss how academic success is not a indicator of intelligence, and we find out that Al has an affinity with a certain ubiquitous bird…Btw - if you’re like Al and are counting down til Christmas - you’ll be thrilled to know we recorded this LAST week and it’s actually only ni
Are you really ‘fine’? Estelle Bingham on healing your inner child
How are you… really? Do you say ‘I’m fine’ - when you’re not? This week we’re joined by holistic therapist and fourth-generation psychic, Estelle Bingham, who believes that ‘fine’ might just be a cover story. From the very beginning, we went deep… talking about trusting the universe, finding more joy in the everyday, and what it means to reconnect with your inner child.This conversation surpr
Just Us: Taylor Swift, Victoria Beckham and the suffering of being a woman
In the time since we last recorded a Just Us - Taylor Swift has released a new album. So today, our resident semi-swiftie (Em) guides our non-swiftie (Al) through The Life of a Showgirl and we discuss the noise and critique surrounding the album. Victoria Beckham has also released a Netflix documentary - we discuss the term ‘too posh to push’ which was popularised in 1999 when she gave b
Comedy, autism, and the power of being different... with George Lewis
You might know George Lewis for his hilarious parenting sketches - the chaos, the tantrums, and our collective Bluey obsession... but lately he has been opening up about something much more personal.George has three children - his eldest has an autism diagnosis, and his younger two are currently being assessed. We spoke about how his view of autism has completely changed, the exhausting fight pare
Just Us: Unsolicited parenting opinions, frightening US politics and cautionary hooliganism
Today we find out that Em’s cycling era might be over… we know you’re all as hooked on this new passion as Alex! We get a small insight into Alex’s clubbing days and we also discuss the internet’s entitlement to give unsolicited parenting advice.We also discuss Donald Trump’s comments about autism and pregnancy, why Em is feeling slightly more hopeful about our political landscape here in the UK,
“I brace myself for sexism, misogyny and racism” - Eni Aluko on being a female football pundit
We have a Lioness in the studio! Today - we’re joined by Eni Aluko. Eni is a broadcaster, football executive and former professional football player who has represented England on the world stage and at the Olympics. She’s also a qualified lawyer - there’s nothing this woman can’t do. Since retiring from professional football - she has become one of the country’s most recognisable footba
Just Us: Accidental nudity, Emma Watson and the cult of matcha
Hello, hello, hello! This week we’ve got two surprisingly similar awkwards… apologies to anyone who has been in the vicinity of either Em or Alex’s windows over the last week. We also discuss JK Rowling’s comments following Emma Watson’s appearance on Jay Shetty’s podcast. Do the Harry Potter actors have a responsibility to publicly speak out against her comments - and what is the effect
One false allegation destroyed my career... with Jess Thorpe
Jess was an NHS nurse working on a mental health ward when a false accusation was made against her, which led into a spiral of bureaucracy that ended her nursing career and changed her life forever… Although Jess very rarely does interviews - her story was highly publicised in the UK press, so we wanted to give her the opportunity to tell her story in full and in her own words.We spoke to Jes
Just Us: WhatsApp overwhelm, kids on planes and bringing more joy into our lives…
Yassou! Al’s back from Cyprus and she’s had a digital detox… but meanwhile Em has 1622 unread WhatsApp messages on her phone. We try to find a way to streamline our personal and work lives - surely we’re not the only people who are completely overwhelmed by our phones? We also discuss our experience of taking kids onto flights - and how people react differently to mothers and fathers when the
How to get over a breakup… with Toni Tone
It’s time for a conversation with the internet’s big sister… the writer, speaker and content creator Toni Tone. We spoke to Toni about the complexities of modern relationships and heartbreak. Are all relationships transactional? Why do we seem to be shifting towards traditional values in relationships? And why does Toni think it’s so important to be selfish in our relationships? Toni’s n
Just Us: Inappropriate estate agents, cycling and the ultimate mug competition
This week - we have a much-needed dose of nonsense for you. We’re actually a little bit giddy. Em shares the story of a bizarre encounter with an estate agent and Al has found a new so-called ‘life hack’ to help you keep your house tidy. We also bring you the long awaited Should I Delete That Mug Off. We’ve each bought in our favourite mug, spoon and fork - so we can find out once and fo
“When I lost my hair, I lost my identity” - England Rugby player Heather Fisher on overcoming alopecia and a life changing injury
Today’s episode is all about finding your purpose and redefining your identity. Heather Fisher - aka Fish - is a retired England rugby player. She was part of two Women’s Rugby World Cup teams, she represented Team GB at the 2016 Rio Olympics and if that’s not enough she also represented Team GB in bobsleigh! This woman has had an incredible sporting career - but she has also faced and o
Just Us: The rise of Reform and GLP-1s - our honest thoughts
Over the past couple of weeks - we’ve found ourselves in some very noisy places online. So, we’re using today to share some of out thoughts and reflecting on what they mean for society as a whole...First up - we’re talking about Reform and why Em has decided to start speaking about politics online. Then - we'll be discussing the impact of Serena Williams choosing to advertise GLP-1s for weight los
Dopamine, phone addictions and how our brains work - with neuroscientist TJ Power
Do you find it impossible to stop scrolling? Do you struggle to get motivation? Do you need to listen to a podcast to fall asleep? Today’s guest is here to help you re-balance your brain chemistry...TJ Power is a neuroscientist and founder of The DOSE Lab - who has made it his mission to explain how our brains work and help us tobreak our addiction to dopamine. TJ explained how our brains wo
Just Us: Are we sorry for platforming Lily Phillips?
Today, we’re reflecting on this week's episode in which we interviewed OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips, who is best known for sleeping with 101 men in a day. The episode had a huge response - so we’ve decided to take some time today to address some of the comments we received when it was released on Monday. If you haven't heard the episode yet - you can find it hereWere we right to give L
OnlyFans star Lily Phillips: 'There’s only so many men you can f*** in a day'
JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH THIS WEEK ON WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets.This is a conversation that we’ve wanted to have for a LONG time - we’re speaking to OnlyFans star Lily Phillips. Lily is an adult performer and OnlyFans star - her name reached the mainstream in late 2024, when released a video on her OnlyFans account
Just Us: The stag do dildo, deadly animals and why we should be honest about motherhood…
OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH IS NEXT WEEK. JOIN US ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets.In today’s episode - we weigh up the fact that the way that we speak about giving birth and motherhood *may* influence your guys’ decisions to have babies… and why it’s so important to be honest about the aspects of motherhood that we love, and the moments that are h
What 90s TV did to my body image… Katy Hill on her experience as a Blue Peter presenter
JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets.Today, we’re speaking to a TV icon - Katy Hill. At just 24, she landed her dream job as the 22nd presenter of Blue Peter.Katy had dreamed of being a Blue Peter presenter since she was 5 years old. However - once she got there, she was exposed to the brutal, toxic media landsca
Just Us: “How I lost 10 pounds” - is toxic diet culture back for good?
It feels like the online conversation about weight loss has shifted - in a huge way. In this episode we discuss why and how big creators are suddenly talking openly about weight loss - and the effect that it’s having on us. On 3rd September in Edinburgh - we’ll be continuing this discussion live on stage. If you’d like to join us - you can get tickets at SIDTLive.com We also have lots of
Boomers vs Millennials vs Gen Z? Ann Russell proves we’re not so different
JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets.How do you get a stain out of your favourite top? Why should you add a bayleaf to your pasta sauce? And why should you learn to darn a sock? One woman knows all the answers - and she’s made it her mission to share her knowledge with the world. Ann Russell is a self-d
Just Us: Free will, mole mapping and the drawer full of teeth
JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets.Put your seatbelts on because we’re about to take you on a ride - this is one of our most unhinged episodes ever. We’ve had a very awkward week with incidents in the DMs, thong mishaps and medical mysteries…We also discuss the concept of free will, how Em gave up smoking
Ozempic, egg freezing and the fertility timeline: your questions answered
JOIN US LIVE IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER - Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets.Today - we’re discussing a topic that’s deeply personal, sometimes overwhelming and often very difficult to talk about: fertility. We are joined by an incredible guest - Mr Ali Al Chami - a leading fertility doctor and the medical director of the Avenues fertility clinic in London. W
Just Us: The Skims face wrap, impossible beauty standards and perimenopause
JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets.Before we start: some important context about today’s episode - Em recorded while wearing Kris Jenner style sunglasses because she has a migraine. So please keep that image in your mind while you’re listening! Today - we’re discussing Em’s shampoo disaster and a revelatio
I bought sperm on the internet - now I’m finally a mum … with Liv Thorne
When Liv reached her mid-thirties as a single woman, she made a decision that would change her life: to have a child on her own. In this episode, she talks to us about navigating fertility clinics, buying sperm from Denmark, and the emotional rollercoaster of choosing solo parenthood.Liv shares the grief she carried through her twenties and thirties watching people around her start families, the m
Just Us: Wedding regrets, vanity and social media validation
Hello! On this week’s Just Us - we’re continuing a discussion we’ve been having over the last couple of weeks - wedding weight loss. We hear from two of our listeners who wanted to give their perspective on the conversation - we discuss wedding regrets, why it’s okay to not feel positive all the time and our relationship with ‘vanity’. If you’d like to join in the conversation - you can
Rugby made me love my body… with Wales International Rugby Union player Gwen Crabb
It’s a massive year for women’s rugby - so today we’ve teamed up with the Rugby World Cup 2025 - to speak to Wales International Rugby Union player Gwen Crabb! With the Rugby World Cup 2025 fast approaching, Gwen spoke to us about the barriers young women face in sport, how she overcame them to rise to the top of her sport, and why this moment matters so much for women’s sport. We talked
Just Us: The euphoria of women’s football and Al’s slip ’n slide nightmare
We are back in the studio after an unintentional recording hiatus and we are ENERGISED today… mainly because we’re buoyed by the joy of watching the Lionesses reach the finals of the Euros. We discuss how much we’re loving seeing women’s sport soar at the moment - and how exciting this tournament has been!Al’s bad is also Em’s good this week - would you dare to go down the slip 'n slide? And do yo
Sex, orgasms and libido: your questions answered by a sexologist
This week on Should I Delete That, we’re talking about sex. Our guest is Catriona Boffard: clinical psychosexologist, psychotherapist and globally recognised expert on sex and relationships. She’s here to help us understand the real reasons why so many of us often struggle with intimacy - and she explains that it’s often not *just* about sex. With your questions in hand, in this epi
Just Us: Wedding weight loss pressure and the parent-childfree ’divide’
Today, we’re diving into the inbox… look at us adding some structure to the occasion! There’s an email about wedding weight loss pressure and how to handle it when people positively reinforce drastic weight loss. We also go into detail about how difficult it is to maintain friendships when some of your friends have kids, and some of you don’t. They're big topics which we think a lot of y
Daisy from Below Deck: “I don’t chase airtime - but some cast members do”
We have a reality TV legend on board today - Daisy Kelliher, the Chief Stewardess from Below Deck Sailing Yacht.We all fell in love with Daisy on the show - she’s funny, incredibly capable and she always tells it like it is, whether she’s juggling demanding charter guests or dealing with complicated boatmances. We had SO many questions for Daisy - how do you get cast on Below Deck? How does s
Just Us: Rage bait bots, heatwave influencing and the ham sandwich incident
It’s one of those episodes where we *literally* just chat shit the entire time… who’s ready?! In today's Just Us we cover everything from early 00s reality TV, making our Sims WooHoo, the joys of snacking on cheese, Al’s heatwave superstar influencer status and the frequent misuse of vocabulary. Would you like to get in touch? You can DM us on Instagram or email us at shouldideletethatpo
“I’m constantly compared to Rio’s first wife”… Kate Ferdinand on building a blended family
It’s estimated that up to 1 in 3 families in the UK are blended - and in today’s episode, Kate Ferdinand came to speak to us about what that looks like for her and her family. Kate is a much loved TV personality who shot to fame as part of ITV’s The Only Way Is Essex. In 2019, she married professional footballer Rio Ferdinand - and took on the role of stepmum to his three young children. 
Just Us: “Shocking” news, Tattle Life and AI brainrot
Greetings hot people! On this week’s Just Us - Em has an update for us on her ADHD diagnosis journey. She also has an announcement… and an un-announcement for us! Meanwhile - Al’s become the symbolic leader for the world’s hot people. Has she finally managed to convince Em that it’s a valid complaint? We also dive into a topic that we’ve never spoken about in detail before… the goss
Britain’s Oldest Dominatrix: “It’s far more than whips and chains…”
Today, we're stepping into the world of BDSM...We’re joined by the brilliant Sherry Lever, who is known professionally as Mistress Sofia. She is a 74-year-old grandmother who just so happens to be Britain’s oldest professional dominatrix.From the outside, the world of BDSM might seem intimidating… and we certainly had a lot to learn. But Sherry breaks down the myths for us, highlighting the import
Just Us: Sabrina Carpenter’s controversial album cover, IQ tests and an overshare…
Today, we take some time to show some major appreciation to Kesha, we discuss if we may *potentially* have low IQs and Em tells us about an important decision that she’s made this week! And we also discuss Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover. Can we work out what her intentions behind the image were? Or do the intentions not matter when we consider it’s potential impact… Do you have a hi
“Why I’m no longer BodyPosiPanda” with Megan Jayne Crabbe
It’s time to start taking up space… This week, we’re joined by an icon of the internet and one of our favourite content creators - Megan Jayne Crabbe.Megan shot to fame under the handle BodyPosiPanda, becoming a leading force in the body positivity space online. Nearly a decade later, she has stepped away from that username and in this episode, she tells us why.We speak honestly about the pre
Just Us: The rise of SkinnyTok and a *very* embarrassing story
Today we’re discussing the various dents in our skulls, the dramatic ways we came earthside and a Danny O’Donoghue jumpscare (trust me… it will make sense eventually) We also dive into the overwhelming rise of SkinnyTok on Instagram and TikTok - a trend which sees influencers and creators sharing weightless tips and tricks - reminiscent of the pro-anorexia content we saw online during our tee
Fame, power and the women seeking justice: inside the trials of Diddy, Brand, Depp vs Heard and Lively vs Baldoni…. with The Crime Analyst
If you’ve felt overwhelmed, confused or angry about the high-profile court cases going on at the moment… this is the episode for you. Today, we’re joined by criminal behavioural analyst and creator of The Crime Analyst podcast - Laura Richards. She came in to help us unpack and understand the media and public conversation around the high profile cases of Sean Diddy Combs, Blake Like
Just Us: Em lost her job, Bonnie Blue’s petting zoo and plastic surgery normalisation
Em’s back from her holiday… and a LOT happened while she was away. Be prepared to be witness to a very stressful succession of events…We also discuss the proliferation of celebrity hair extensions, Kylie Jenner’s apparent transparency about her cosmetic procedures and the complicated question of Bonnie Blue’s petting zoo. We want to know where you guys land on Bonnie Blue - send us a DM or an
"I was 15 when my naked picture was leaked"... with Jess Davies
In recent episodes, we’ve been discussing the disturbing rise in male violence against women and girls, and how technology is accelerating and amplifying these threats. From AI-generated deepfakes to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, the digital world has created new frontiers for abuse and it’s more important than ever to talk about it.Today, we're continuing that conversation with p
Just Us: Break up practicalities, Krispy Kreme conspiracies and Daddy Pig’s weaponised incompetence
This is possibly one of our most chaotic episodes ever. Expect animal noises, a little bit of sick and some absolutely outrageous claims… Join us to discuss Daddy Pig’s weaponised incompetence, a Krispy Kreme conspiracy and we also read a listener email which has reminded us that people actually listen to these conversations… We love reading your messages - if you want to get in touch yo
Periods, pain and being ignored: Naga Munchetty on the women’s health crisis
Women's healthcare is in crisis - and things need to change.Today’s guest is the legendary broadcaster Naga Munchetty - Naga is one of the UK’s most high-profile journalists known for her work on BBC Breakfast and BBC 5 Live. But behind her incredible career, Naga has been living with a debilitating condition: since her teenage years, she’s suffered from excruciatingly painful periods… so severe t
Just Us: We have a HUGE announcement…
It was bad vibes all round in the studio today - so we’re bought the chaotic energy together to try and cheer ourselves up… and it might have actually worked?! In this episode - we found out that Al really isn’t like other girls, we discuss a very awkward birthday greeting and whether it’s acceptable to say you don’t like Taylor Swift… We also tell you our big news - we’re heading to Edi
Rethinking farming: mental health, loneliness, and breaking boundaries… with Clarkson's Farm's Harriet
Harriet Cowan is not your stereotypical farmer.British farmers are under pressure and are often misunderstood. Harriet is making it her mission to change our perception of farmers and farming. Not only does this woman run two farms with her boyfriend - she also works five days a week as a nurse - we're pretty sure she's one of the hardest working people in the country.She came in to tell us all ab
Just Us: Running with boobs, protecting Blue Ivy and the indignity of diarrhoea
Guys, a miracle has happened - Al is happy with the weather today!On today’s episode we’re discussing Em’s food poisoning *situation*… which miraculously didn’t actually originate in the Light household. We chat about sports bras - and how much of a barrier boobs can be for women getting into exercise. And we discuss the internet’s reaction to Blue Ivy - why do people feel like they can speak
‘Woman killed’ - but by who? Dismantling the media spin on male violence
Words matter and the way we use them can either uphold or challenge harmful systems.This week we’re joined by Sydney - the co-founder of This Ends Now, a not-for-profit dedicated to preventing male violence against women and girls through reframing conversations. Sydney tells us how language plays a powerful role in shaping our understanding of sexism and male violence and how changing the wo
Just Us: Cannes nudity ban, hair loss and a drainoscopy
Greetings loved ones! Happy Al’s Got A Fringe Day to all who celebrate!It’s been a big week for us - not only has Em’s had a man look up her drain - but we’ve also been loving seeing your comments on Monday’s episode with Laura Bates. We’ve decided to continue the conversation on this Monday’s episode with a very exciting interview… which seems especially pertinent in light of the Gérard Depa
Cyber brothels, AI girlfriends and misogynistic algorithms: Laura Bates on the new age of sexism
The Netflix show Adolescence opened up the conversation about male violence and the radicalisation of young boys online into the mainstream. But how much do we really know about what young boys are viewing online and the effect is has on them? This week, we're joined by someone whose work has shaped the conversation around gender, power, and the internet for over a decade - writer, activist, and f
Just Us: Are we all arguing with our partners?
This week, we’re discussing all things adulthood: the good, the bad, and the “oh god, no one’s coming to rescue me.” From the never-ending responsibilities to the realisation that the buck officially stops with you, we’re discussing all what it's like to be a responsible adult (spoiler: it’s exhausting)We’re also reminding ourselves - and you - why it’s so important to prioritise yourself. Al’s lo
“I got trapped in an underwater cave” - the life of a cave diver
What would you do if you got stuck in a cave? Cave diving is something that has fascinated - and terrified - us for a long time - and today we had the opportunity to get all our questions answered by acclaimed explorer and cave diver - Rannvá Jørmundsson. Rannvá has a background as a professional diving instructor, specialising in cold water. Rannvá is originally from the Faroe Islands,
Just Us: Al’s deepfake, Russell Brand and reading your comments
Al (aka Revolting Santa Claus) has come into the studio today armed with many, many, many awkwards for us. We also pull back the curtain a bit and read some of your comments on our latest episodes… turns out, we’re VERY responsive to feedback. It really does help us out if you rate and follow the show on your podcast platforms - so we’d LOVE it if you could leave us a good review if you love
‘I shut down Stansted Airport with my psychotic episode’ - destigmatising bipolar disorder with Rosie Viva
In 2018, model Rosie Viva was arrested after she caused Stansted Airport to evacuate all its waiting passengers following a psychotic episode. The aftermath saw her hospitalised, sectioned, and diagnosed with bipolar disorder - a dramatic moment that would alter the course of her life. Rosie joins Em to share her story and shed light on what it's really like to live with bipolar disorder, a c
Just Us: Girl boss feminism, billionaire vanity projects and a postpartum identity crisis
Em was thirty minutes late to the studio today - she arrived looking fabulous and with a tale to tell… it was a hell of a 12 hours to be Em (or her hair). We also discuss mispronouncing words in a professional capacity and the true meaning of the phrase 'take heed'.Listener Vanessa emailed us about the first all female space flight - so we dive into the questions that it has raised about girl boss
When IVF doesn’t work out... with Anna Hart
When it comes to IVF - the narrative can often be to keep going and going, and going until you have a baby. Sometimes, however, the more sensible decision is to stop - and that is what was right for Anna Hart and her husband. Anna is content creator, interiors planner and digital strategist. After starting her IVF journey during lockdown, and after three unsuccessful rounds - they made t
Just Us: White Lotus, information overload and a bad wax
This week - Em’s recovering from a patchy wax and Al has an Is It Just Me about information overload. We discuss the conundrum of leaving bad reviews, brands that don’t pay their influencers and the joy of seeing men get toupees. We also chat about White Lotus - and there’s a strong loved it vs hated it divide in the studio. Do you have an Is It Just Me for us? Email us on shouldideletet
Did weight gain change my relationship? with Tally Rye
If you want to postiviely reframe the narrative of weight gain - this is the episode for you! Today, we’re speaking to the personal trainer, intuitive movement coach, content creator and podcaster Tally Rye. Tally shares her powerful journey of healing her relationship with her body image, food, and exercise. She opens up about moving away from the relentless pursuit of thinness and embr
Just Us: This should stay private
Brace yourselves…. we’ve got an awkward episode for you today. Em and Alex start us off by sharing some awkward accidental online encounters and tales of naked hilarity… then we dive into your awkwards. Prepare to have sticky toffee pudding ruined for you for the rest of your life…We also ask a question about parody videos - Em Rata blocked Celeste Barber after she posted parodies of her onli
Convicted drug-dealer to award-winning artist: Kevin Devonport
Kevin Devonport is a multi-award winning artist - his work has been displayed worldwide to much acclaim… but his entry to the art world is not what you might expect because he learned to paint whilst he was serving a prison sentence for drug offences. In this conversation - we discuss how art helped Kevin rebuild his life from rock bottom. Prison reform is a complicated and nuanced topic - bu
Just Us: Chappell Roan on motherhood, Remi Bader’s weight loss surgery and why we need to stop policing women’s opinions
Get ready because we're sharing Em’s problematic sunbathing plans for this summer and Al’s been dropping some more French references… quelle surprise! We also discuss two of the biggest moments of internet discourse from this week… firstly Remi Bader made a splash by talking about her weight loss surgery on Khloe Kardashian’s podcast and then Chappell Roan said that all her friends with child
Gender surgery saves lives… with Mr James Bellringer
Mr James Bellringer is a surgeon who specialises in gender surgery in transwomen. James has been doing gender surgery since 2000 - and in this conversation, he discusses what the climate around gender surgery was like when he started and how he sees it now. He tells us about his experiences of the transformative effects of gender surgery, how vital it is for the mental health of his pati
Just Us: We need to talk about Adolescence...
Mercury is in retrograde and we’re all feeling it… Em, Al and Xanthe are in the studio today - and we’re gonna be honest… it was a little hard for us to find goods for this week’s GBA. Al’s been getting violent at the dentist and Em’s household has been hit by the flu. We also dive into the conversations that have been opened up in the mainstream in the wake of the Netflix show Adolescen
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