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We have *muchos* to discuss today!
Em’s got an awkward that Boy Alex won’t let her talk about and she needs to get off her chest. Meanwhile, Al has potentially given Betty a taste for human blood…
We also discuss internet accountability - we know that that people say hurtful things online but why do people feel the need to do it? And why do people feel so comfortable to do it publicly?
Alex has been completely outnumbered in the studio today with her very controversial opinion about tea. We’re pretty sure she’s in the minority - but if you feel like giving her some support, you can email us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com - send us your awkwards too please, we LOVE reading them!
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Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence
Studio Manager: Dex Roy
Video Editor: Celia Gomez
Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser
Music: Alex Andrew
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335 episodes
Manage episode 472375083 series 3304639
Content provided by Alex Light & Em Clarkson, Alex Light, and Em Clarkson. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Alex Light & Em Clarkson, Alex Light, and Em Clarkson or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
We have *muchos* to discuss today!
Em’s got an awkward that Boy Alex won’t let her talk about and she needs to get off her chest. Meanwhile, Al has potentially given Betty a taste for human blood…
We also discuss internet accountability - we know that that people say hurtful things online but why do people feel the need to do it? And why do people feel so comfortable to do it publicly?
Alex has been completely outnumbered in the studio today with her very controversial opinion about tea. We’re pretty sure she’s in the minority - but if you feel like giving her some support, you can email us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com - send us your awkwards too please, we LOVE reading them!
Follow us on Instagram:
Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence
Studio Manager: Dex Roy
Video Editor: Celia Gomez
Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser
Music: Alex Andrew
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 ‘Woman killed’ - but by who? Dismantling the media spin on male violence 45:24
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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 words we use can help dismantle the patriarchy. We dive into their powerful ‘Red Pen’ campaign, which calls out the victim-blaming, misogynistic language too often used in headlines and police reports and corrects them to advocate for responsible reporting. Our chat with Sydney was fascinating, and really opened up our eyes to how simple changes to the language we use can make a huge difference - and felt particularly important off the back of our conversation with Laura Bates last week. Do go back and listen to that episode if you haven’t already. Follow @thisendsnow__ on Instagram Read more about all the work of This Ends Now at https://www.thisendsnow.co.uk/ Read the Words Matter Reporting Guidelines here If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Just Us: Cannes nudity ban, hair loss and a drainoscopy 38:22
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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 Depardieu being charged for sexually assaulting two women - and Cannes Film Festival announcing their new red carpet nudity ban. Why is the landscape for women becoming more and more difficult - and how can our use of language help us to overcome it? If you want to join in the conversation - you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Cyber brothels, AI girlfriends and misogynistic algorithms: Laura Bates on the new age of sexism 53:25
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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 founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, Laura Bates. We were so thrilled to welcome Laura back on the podcast to talk about her brand new book, The New Age of Sexism - an examination of how misogyny is evolving in the digital age. We spoke to her in light of the rise in incel culture, the mainstreaming of online radicalisation, and the links between toxic masculinity and real-world male violence, This conversation touches on some upsetting themes - specifically violence against women and sexual abuse. But Laura gives us practical advice on a personal and policy level to help us eradicate this new wave of gendered hate. We learned so much from this conversation and we hope you will too. Follow @laura_bates__ on Instagram The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny is out on 15th May 2025. You can get your copy here! If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Just Us: Are we all arguing with our partners? 33:11
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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 long-overdue facial is officially on the agenda. Plus, we dive into a listener email with a relationship dilemma and do our best to offer some honest advice (with minimal chaos). Got something you want to ask us? Slide into our inbox: shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com And remember: die, cry, hate (with love) 💌 Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 “I got trapped in an underwater cave” - the life of a cave diver 48:18
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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, but currently lives in Cornwall, where she works for the diving equipment company Fourth Element. Rannva has been diving since 2008 and is an IDC Staff instructor and full cave CCR diver, and she is a member of the Explorers Club in New York. Rannvá told us all about her passion for diving, how she feels it's the best form of mediation and also how she uses her extensive training to handle the risks and dangers involved in cave exploration. Stay tuned to find out if she can convince us to take a dive... Follow @ rannvaj on Instagram You can read more about Rannvá’s expedition to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula here #PerpetualPlanet Rannvá cofounded Nixie Expeditions - an organisation dedicated to Aquifer Exploration and Conservation. You can see more about their work on their Instagram - @nixie_expeditions If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Just Us: Al’s deepfake, Russell Brand and reading your comments 30:43
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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 the show! Five stars pretty pleeeeeeasseeee! And we also chat about Al’s recent experience of being turned into a deepfake - and what it tells us about the fragility of women’s reputations in comparison to men - particularly in light of Russell Brand’s recent rape and sexual assault charges. Have you managed to have an even more awkward week than Al? We want to know about it. Email us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 ‘I shut down Stansted Airport with my psychotic episode’ - destigmatising bipolar disorder with Rosie Viva 53:37
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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 complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. Whether you or someone you know lives with bipolar disorder or if you're simply curious to learn more - we hope you find this conversation helpful! Rosie’s book, Completely Normal and Totally Fine , is out on May 8th. You can get your copy here! Follow @rosieviva on Instagram Read Rosie’s Women’s Health piece: 'The hypomanic state can be really beautiful': What life is really like when you have bipolar disorder’ here If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Just Us: Girl boss feminism, billionaire vanity projects and a postpartum identity crisis 33:09
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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 feminism, tokenism and billionaire vanity projects. Do you have something you want to share with us? We’d love to hear it - email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 When IVF doesn’t work out... with Anna Hart 46:06
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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 the decision to stop. This is a side of the IVF conversation we don’t often hear about - Anna tells us about what she went through and how she has found happiness after coming out the other side of IVF without a baby. Follow @annaelerihart on Instagram Read Anna's piece "things i wish i knew about ivf" on her Substack . She is donating all paid subscriber revenue to Tommy's during April 2025. Find out more about all of Anna’s work here If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Just Us: White Lotus, information overload and a bad wax 32:43
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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 shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Did weight gain change my relationship? with Tally Rye 48:00
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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 embracing a more compassionate, balanced approach to health and self-worth. We dive into the positives of weight gain, how it’s impacted Tally’s life for the better, and how she navigates conversations with people who don’t quite see it the same way. This conversation was recorded back in October 2024 as part of our body image series - so if you haven’t listened to that yet, head back and explore more insights from Tally and other incredible guests diving deep into all things body image. Follow @tallyrye on Instagram Read more about all of Tally’s work here If you would like to get in touch - you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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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 online. Should people who post online be prepared to be parodied? And why do we feel like it’s okay to make fun of beautiful people online? Do you have an awkward tale for us? We wanna hear it! Email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Convicted drug-dealer to award-winning artist: Kevin Devonport 41:08
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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 - but Kevin’s story is testament to how creative programmes in prisons can inspire and give hope of a new life beyond prison. You can see Kevin’s work at https://kevindevonportfineart.co.uk/ Follow @kevindevonportfineart on Instagram This episode was recorded in November 2024 If you would like to get in touch - you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Just Us: Chappell Roan on motherhood, Remi Bader’s weight loss surgery and why we need to stop policing women’s opinions 36:54
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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 children are in hell. We discuss our collective policing of women’s choices and opinions - and why some people feel entitled to criticise women online for things they choose to do. Read Em’s Metro column “Chappell Roan’s controversial comments exposed a divide that mothers are sick of” here! If you would like to get in touch - you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Gender surgery saves lives… with Mr James Bellringer 49:09
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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 patients, and how he feels the treatment should be managed appropriately. This episode was recorded in November 2024 If you would like to get in touch - you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @shouldideletethat @em_clarkson @alexlight_ldn Should I Delete That is produced by Faye Lawrence Studio Manager: Dex Roy Video Editor: Celia Gomez Social Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Music: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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