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Sincerely, Jennifer x

Join writer and musician Jennifer Juan on her immersive and engaging podcast “Sincerely, Jennifer x” a weekly exploration of language, literature, and a little thing called life. Every week join Jennifer as she discusses the week's biggest issues, opens up about her experiences, answers your questions and shares poetry and short stories. Find more information on Jennifer and her work, along with hundreds of free to access poems, short stories and videos at www.jenniferjuan.com Email Jennifer at [email protected]

Episodes

#FreeBritney, #ShutUpSia & #JackieWeaverHasTheAuthority

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about love over lockdown, the controversy surrounding Sia’s new film Music and its negative effect on autistic people, the importance of LGBT history and the media’s betrayal of Britney Spears. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including topless Tory MPs, the royal family eyeing a move to Scotland to save the union and the chaos of Handforth parish council. Featuring The Poems: Goodnight Guy Shut Up Sia P...

Feb 07, 20212 hr 46 minSeason 5Ep. 26

Happy Birthday Jennifer!

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about celebrating her birthday in lockdown, unusual uses for coffee, what “woke” actually means and why she has *Ariana Grande voice* no tears left to cry. Featuring The Poems: Birthday Wish It’s My Birthday Tomorrow We Did Everything That We Could I Don’t Cry Anymore You Can’t F*** A Flag I Made Coffee Timestamps for What The Actual F*** Is Going On With Your Life? Pile 1: 39:00 Pile 2: 59:19 Pile 3: 01:22:47 Find more information on...

Feb 01, 20212 hr 47 minSeason 5Ep. 25

Behind The Lyrics #5

On today’s episode, Jennifer takes you behind the scenes and discusses the themes and inspirations for some of her songs. Featuring The Songs: Swipe Forever Daisy Chains Oh Wow You Leave Me In Flames Destino Find more information on Jennifer Juan and her work, along with hundreds of free to access poems, short stories and videos at www.jenniferjuan.com Listen to Jennifer Dates: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/jennifer-dates/id1327391011 Get involved with Diverse Verse: https://jenniferjuan...

Jan 30, 202152 minSeason 5Ep. 24

Question For The Culture - A Remix/Phil Spector Was A Murderer and An Abusive Misogynist

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about how lockdown 3 is going for her, her thoughts on Lana Del Rey’s latest drama, the media’s response to the violent misogyny of Phil Spector and why the sunrise inspired one of the songs on her upcoming record. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including the fishing industry fighting back against brexit’s negative effects, vaccine success across the UK, and the chaotic downfall of Scottish Labour (aga...

Jan 19, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 5Ep. 23

Donald Trump Has Been Banned From Sincerely, Jennifer x

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about romantic walks by the river Thames, casting love spells, her plans for Valentine’s Day and her thoughts on social media platforms banning Donald Trump. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including more failure from the government on Free School Meals, the resurgence of Nigel Farage (again), Boris going on a bike ride and police inconsistency. Featuring The Poems: River Thames At Sunset Lost In The Wo...

Jan 12, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 22

Ooh Betty, Gavin Williamson Has Done a Whoopsie On The Schools!

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about how to make amends when you’ve been a bad girl, her attempts to be kind to herself, and her latest TV obsession, Scandal. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including absolute madness in England’s schools, fish related shouting from Ruth Davidson and a really upsetting mystery, starring a creepy MP and an unexplained cardboard cut out of Margaret Thatcher. Featuring The Poems: A Regretful Acknowledge...

Jan 04, 20212 hr 44 minSeason 5Ep. 22

Happy New Year!

On today’s episode, Jennifer wishes you a happy new year, in her usual chaotic and rambling fashion. Donate to Mind Out to help LGBT people: https://mindout.org.uk/donate/ Donate to Centre Point to help Homeless Youth: https://centrepoint.org.uk Donate to Fareshare to help feed vulnerable people in the UK: https://fareshare.org.uk Donate to help captive orcas: https://www.bornfree.org.uk/marine-captivity Find more information on Jennifer Juan and her work, along with hundreds of free to access p...

Jan 01, 20218 minSeason 5Ep. 22

Free The Orcas and Cage Influencers

On today’s episode, Jennifer shared some poems, tells your fortune and talks about marine captivity, her favourite Christmas present, why influencers should be left in 2020 and how tired she is of street harassment. What The Actual F*** Is Going On In Your Life? Timestamps: Pile 1: 45:03 Pile 2: 01:07:06 Pile 3: 01:22:01 Donate to Mind Out to help LGBT people: https://mindout.org.uk/donate/ Donate to Centre Point to help Homeless Youth: https://centrepoint.org.uk Donate to Fareshare to help feed...

Dec 29, 20202 hr 45 minSeason 5Ep. 21

The Queen’s Christmas Message

In this special episode of Sincerely, Jennifer x, Jennifer addresses the nation, like the Queen, because she has delusions of grandeur, but also a very important message for her listeners. Donate to Mind Out to help LGBT people: https://mindout.org.uk/donate/ Donate to Centre Point to help Homeless Youth: https://centrepoint.org.uk Donate to Fareshare to help feed vulnerable people in the UK: https://fareshare.org.uk Find more information on Jennifer Juan and her work, along with hundreds of fre...

Dec 25, 202017 minSeason 5Ep. 20

Problematic Tweets From Christmas Have Been Found, So She Has Been CANCELLED

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about the evil that hides in some people’s religion, finding comfort in the little things and how to know if you’re on the same page as your partner. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including Rishi Sunak’s mad plan to get the economy back up and running, the turmoil of teachers and Boris Johnson literally cancelling Christmas for millions of people. Featuring The Poems: God Hates Joey Ryan Waiting Games...

Dec 20, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 18

The Harry and Meghan Defence Squad Prepares For Nuclear War

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about nuclear war (again), why people need to leave Prince Harry and Meghan Markle alone, and why NIMBYs are the worst. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including Christmas bubble chaos, the London mayoral race getting MESSY, and Matt Hancock doctorsplaining to actual doctors. Featuring The Poems: I Dream, Just To Sleep Yes, In Your Back Yard, Katherine We Will All Go Together When We Go Meghan Presses R...

Dec 18, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 5Ep. 18

In Which Jennifer Stops a TB outbreak, Takes On The Dirtbag Left and Overthrows Capitalism

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about saving badgers, learning to trust people after trauma, why ISIS flags are not fashionable (CC: Redscare Podcast), how to deal with distraction and how to overthrow capitalism. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including the big reveal of the vaccines, Thatcher haunting her home town, lords a leaping right into a suspension and the latest brexit kerfuffles. Featuring The Poems: Dream A Little Dream O...

Dec 08, 20202 hr 36 minSeason 5Ep. 17

I’d Rather Be Drunk, But At Least I’m Alive

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about how Love Actually is deciding events in her life, being locked up in an asylum, what she plans to tell her children about 2020 and what she misses most while being isolated. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including toilet humour joining the brexit debate, the big tier restrictions reveal, vaccine related clownery from the British government and the tea on Jeremy Corbyn’s alleged burner account. F...

Nov 29, 20203 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Quoth the Raven "Nevermore."

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about life in a cult, messy conversations with mysterious ravens, the idea of devotion and what she wants for Christmas. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including Boris Johnson beefing with the devolved administrations, the chaos of new lockdown plans, the government’s plan for Christmas, and Priti Patel, the patron Saint of bullying. Featuring The Poems: You Make Me Want To Paint My Nails Pretty Colour...

Nov 23, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 5Ep. 14

The Exorcism Of Demonic Dominic

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about the dangers of glorifying serial killers, what she’s been manifesting lately, her first heartbreak and how lockdown is going. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including the Lib Dems kicking off about Nicola Sturgeon memes, chaos in Northern Ireland, the never ending nonsense of Labour, and the exorcism of Demonic Dominic. Featuring The Poems: New Moon Rituals For the first time in my life, I am rea...

Nov 15, 20201 hr 29 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Black Girls In The White House

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about losing it during lockdown 2.0, catching feelings, her fear of fireworks, and the drama of the US election. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including Boris Johnson finally deciding he cares about vulnerable kids, a PR disaster for the PR hungry chair of the vaccine task force, the latest on Scottish independence, and Tory MPs being cringe on Twitter (again). Featuring The Poems: Magnetic Star Black...

Nov 08, 202055 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Ella at The End Of The World

On today’s special Halloween episode, Jennifer introduces you to Ella, a regular girl, trapped in very irregular circumstances, as the end of the world draws in, and the zombies arrive in Scotland. Read Ella at The End Of The World: https://jenniferjuan.com/ella-at-the-end-of-the-world/ Find more information on Jennifer Juan and her work, along with hundreds of free to access poems, short stories and videos at www.jenniferjuan.com Listen to Jennifer Dates: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...

Nov 01, 20202 hr 46 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Harry Potter and The Half Blood Princess

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about playing nurse maid, what she has in common with Professor Snape, why so many Nan’s love Cliff Richard, and what’s to come in your future. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including the British government abandoning kids in need, Nicola Sturgeon confirming the employment status of Santa and Tory MPs mouthing off to sixteen year old constituents. Featuring The Poems: Qué Triste Luce Todo Sin Ti Doome...

Oct 25, 20203 hr 30 minSeason 5Ep. 10

I defy you, stars!

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about vacations to Vegas, relating to Romeo and Juliet, the changing seasons and her struggles with envy. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including Andy Burnham vs Boris Johnson, Nicola Sturgeon surging in popularity and poppy related nonsense. Featuring The Poems: Vegas Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow Seasons Change I Am Swallowing My Pain Find more information on Jennifer Juan and her work, along with hu...

Oct 19, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 9

It’s Happy Hour Again! (This episode is NOT sponsored by Caramel Digestives)

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about how she survived lockdown, how biscuits lead to chaos, the first time she was attracted to a woman and her funeral plans. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including Priti Patel being the worst, Nicola Sturgeon being the best and Rishi Sunak being a continued disappointment. Featuring The Poems: Caramel Digestives Cake and A Gift Bag The First Of Many Wives Find more information on Jennifer Juan and...

Oct 11, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Season Three - Episode Twenty Eight - In The Garden Of The Free Children

On today's episode, Jennifer looks at the mysterious religious movement, The Garden Of The Free Children, a cult like group that has sprung up in the UK, and appears to have sinister motives. She speaks with a member of the group about the strange things happening within the group, the terrifying recruitment techniques of the group, and the horrible fate of some of its members. Find out more about The Garden Of The Free Children: https://thegardenofthefreechildren.home.blog/ Find more informatio...

Oct 10, 202051 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Honk If Thatcher’s D... *Loud kidnapping sounds as Jennifer is dragged away*

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about single mothers, angering Margaret Thatcher stans, the “So, what are we?” conversation, and modern slavery. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including the cursed Tory conference, Laurence Fox doing lots of libel, and her little crush on Mhairi Black. Featuring The Poems: Nature Is A Language, Can’t You Read? In Celebration Of Single Mothers Girl Afraid Lost Girls In Lorries Find more information on ...

Oct 04, 20201 hr 23 minSeason 5Ep. 7

*Aggressive John Lennon Voice* And So This Is Sunday, And What Have You Done?

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about sneaking out of school, Christmas related anxiety, trying to get a bad reputation, astral adventures and rainbows. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including Kent getting a border (and some racist graffiti), Liz Truss and Crispín Blunt’s beef and the Royal Family being cheeky af. Featuring The Poems: Double Rainbow War Is Over, If You Want It Desire In Dreams Sneaking Out Of School Find more inform...

Sep 27, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 5Ep. 6

In Which Jennifer Is Kidnapped

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about being kidnapped, the struggle to be self sufficient and what happens when your heart doesn’t work the same way as everybody else’s. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including Angela Rayner’s PMQs debut, the chaos of the child maintenance service, and Boris Johnson’s difficult struggles with real life. Timestamps for What The Actual F*** Is Going On In Your Life? Pile 1: 42:41 Pile 2: 1:05:49 Pile 3...

Sep 20, 20203 hr 21 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Breaking International Podcast Law, In A Very Specific and Limited Way

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about the truth behind one of her older poems, nostalgia, feeling peaceful, and her latest romantic adventures. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including UKIP’s leadership drama, the continuing mess that is Scottish Labour, and why breaking international law is totally in right now. Featuring The Poems: Leo Tamed/Ribbons and Fairy Tales Home, At Last Dungarees Find more information on Jennifer Juan and ...

Sep 15, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Catcalling, Blackfishing and World Building

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about 2020’s Rachel Dolezal, Jessica Krug, catcalling, finding new things to be excited about and facing reality. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including tories being cringe on Twitter, Sky News stanning the Union and another big day out for the fascists. Featuring The Poems: Tube World Building To Men Who Catcall Por Amarte Así Jessica Krug Find more information on Jennifer Juan and her work, along w...

Sep 06, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Postcards From The Calais Jungle

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about finding an ideal love, empathy in today’s society and how to enjoy being alive, when you’re not having a good time with the human experience. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including the big fascist’s day out, Boris Johnson trying to seduce the people of Scotland and the government bullying workers and parents. Featuring The Poems: The Passion Of The Poet Postcards From The Calais Jungle Firework...

Aug 30, 20203 hr 33 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Welcome To Season Five!

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about what she misses most about a pre COVID-19 world, why she thinks she has been the victim of a conspiracy, her plans for the end of the world, how it feels to be under a love spell and why stalking has become normalised. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including Boris Johnson’s holiday hell, the Scottish Conservatives making friends, George Galloway defending his cringe candidates and some big probl...

Aug 23, 20202 hr 45 minSeason 5Ep. 1

In Which Jennifer reads the WAP lyrics, very dramatically, and yells at some dudebros

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about mansplaining, missing people you shouldn’t, how to be happy and whether Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion should be censored. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including the chaos of exam results for students, Keir Starmer feuding with Sum Ting Wong from Drag Race UK, Richard Leonard’s latest woes and Priti Patel being petty. Featuring The Poems: All Hotel Rooms Look The Same I Wrote This When We Were...

Aug 16, 20201 hr 27 minSeason 4Ep. 47