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 importance of communication, consent and boundaries within her work, to reveal the more emotional side o...
Jun 29, 2025•50 min•Ep. 180
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 higher IQ than us and want to tell us your thoughts about Sabrina’s album cover? Email us on shouldideletethatpo...
Jun 25, 2025•41 min
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 pressures of online visibility, the toll it took on her self-esteem, and what it really means to show up ...
Jun 22, 2025•49 min•Ep. 179
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 teenage years. We discuss the hashtag being banned, what it means for the way we look at our bodies and how ...
Jun 18, 2025•38 min
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 Likely vs Justin Baldoni, Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard and Russell Brand. Laura trained at New Scotland Yard and the FBI ...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 178
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 email on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com We’re heading to Edinburgh for our biggest live show ever. We’l...
Jun 11, 2025•37 min
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 presenter, women’s rights campaigner, and former model Jess Davies. Jess opens up about her personal...
Jun 08, 2025•46 min•Ep. 177
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 you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com JOIN US IN EDINBURGH FOR OUR BIGGEST LIVE SHOW EVER! We’ll be...
Jun 04, 2025•36 min
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 they caused her to vomit, faint, and miss out on everyday life. After being diagnosed with a conditi...
Jun 01, 2025•48 min•Ep. 176
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 Edinburgh for our biggest live show ever. We’ll be taking over the iconic Usher Hall for one night only on 3rd Se...
May 28, 2025•35 min
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 about the fascinating, relentless farming industry - what it means to take over a family farm, the p...
May 25, 2025•49 min•Ep. 175
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 about a 13-year-old child in the way they do online? And if you’re curious about the shared vibrator… w...
May 21, 2025•37 min
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 cal...
May 18, 2025•45 min•Ep. 174
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 re...
May 14, 2025•38 min
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...
May 11, 2025•53 min•Ep. 173
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 relation...
May 07, 2025•33 min
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 b...
May 04, 2025•48 min•Ep. 172
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 turne...
Apr 30, 2025•31 min
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 bipola...
Apr 27, 2025•54 min•Ep. 171
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 u...
Apr 23, 2025•33 min
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 wh...
Apr 20, 2025•46 min•Ep. 170
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 i...
Apr 16, 2025•33 min
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 g...
Apr 13, 2025•48 min•Ep. 169
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 ...
Apr 09, 2025•39 min
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 lif...
Apr 06, 2025•41 min•Ep. 168
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...
Apr 02, 2025•37 min
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 20...
Mar 30, 2025•49 min•Ep. 167
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 Adolescence - which follows the story of a 13 year old boy who is arrested for the murder of a girl in his school. We d...
Mar 27, 2025•44 min
Who here thinks they’re rubbish with money? We did, until we spoke to Alexia De Brogile. Alexia is the co-founder of YourJuno - the financial education app, by women, for women. In this episode, we find out how women’s attitudes to money are set from our childhood and how that lack of confidence follows us into adulthood - and stops us from growing our wealth… Alexia and her sister Margot created their platform to essentially be the Duolingo of financial education for women. They have helped tho...
Mar 24, 2025•55 min•Ep. 168
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 p...
Mar 20, 2025•43 min
