Warning: Some strong language Following on from Media Storm's episode about polyamory, the law, and the mainstream media, Media Storm co-hosts sat down with Leanne Yau from the hugely popular Poly Philia blog to discuss how non-monogamy is portrayed onscreen - looking at depictions of love triangles, Chandler's polyamorous lover in Friends, and reality TV shows like The Ultimatum. The episode is hosted by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia). For more in...
Nov 17, 2022•12 min
The Guilty Feminist episode 332: Live from the Edinburgh Fringe Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Alison Spittle with special guest Njambi McGrath and music from Grace Petrie. Recorded 29 August at the Gilded Balloon. Released 14 November 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Alison Spittle https://...
Nov 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 332
The Guilty Feminist Culture Club: The Doctor with Juliet Stevenson Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Juliet Sevenson Recorded 11 November via Zoom. Released 12 November 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about The Doctor https://thedoctorwestend.co.uk https://amzn.to/3G7bwFo For more inf...
Nov 12, 2022•37 min
The Guilty Feminist episode 331: Live from Brisbane with Steph Tisdell and guests Breeanna Brock and Cathy Hunt Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Steph Tisdell and special guests Breeanna Brock and Cathy Hunt with music from Grace Petrie Recorded 19 July at the QPAC Brisbane. Released 7 November 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/t...
Nov 07, 2022•50 min•Ep. 331
The Guilty Feminist episode 331: Live from Brisbane with Steph Tisdell and guests Breeanna Brock and Cathy Hunt Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Steph Tisdell and special guests Breeanna Brock and Cathy Hunt with music from Grace Petrie Recorded 19 July at the QPAC Brisbane. Released 7 November 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/t...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 331
The Guilty Feminist – Attitudes Towards Female Sexuality in association with the British Museum Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Laura Bates and Leyla Hussein Recorded 8 September via Zoom in association with the British Museum. Released 4 November 2022 The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More abo...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr
Media Storm’s latest investigation looks at a new, post-Brexit era of exploitation targeting Central and Eastern Europeans in the UK. Today’s bonus episode looks at the attitudes behind this exploitation, and asks why a workforce who have proven invaluable were dismissed as undesirable “low-skilled” workers. Is it just a question of economics, or is it a question of prejudice? This bonus episode from The Guilty Feminist and Media Storm looks at the role of pop culture, class, geopolitics and his...
Nov 03, 2022•25 min
The Guilty Feminist episode 330: Block 13 Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Kemah Bob with Chris Lani-McAllister Recorded 24 October at Kings Place in London. Released 31 October 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Kemah Bob https://twitter.com/kemahbob https://twitter.com/focitupcomedy http://www....
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 330
The Guilty Feminist episode 329: Live from the Edinburgh Fringe Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Kemah Bob with special guest Rosie Holt and music from Flo and Joan Recorded 29 August at the Gilded Balloon. Released 24 October 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Kemah Bob https://twitter.com/kema...
Oct 24, 2022•52 min•Ep. 329
Warning: This episode contains references to mental illness and suicide. If you need someone to talk to, contact Samaritans.org or call 116 123. Recorded the day after #WorldMentalHealthDay, Media Storm co-hosts sat down with author and activist Scarlett Curtis, and journalist and podcast producer Kamilah McInnis, to discuss how to look after your mental health when you work in - or even just read - the news, and the pros and pitfalls of sharing your mental health on social media. Th...
Oct 20, 2022•13 min
The Guilty Feminist episode 328: Live from Canberra with Nikki Britton and Belinda Kendall Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Nikki Britton and special guests with music from Grace Petrie Recorded 18 July at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Released 17 October 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Nikki ...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 328
The Guilty Feminist episode 328: Live from Canberra with Nikki Britton and Belinda Kendall Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Nikki Britton and special guests with music from Grace Petrie Recorded 18 July at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Released 17 October 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Nikki ...
Oct 17, 2022•50 min•Ep. 328
The Guilty Feminist episode 327: Seventh Birthday Show Live from the Hammersmith Apollo Presented by Deborah Frances-White, with special guests Claudia Kariuki, Desiree Burch, Ankita Saxena, Grace Petrie, Rachel Parris, Kemah Bob, Jess Robinson Recorded 1 October at the Hammersmith Apollo. Released 10 October 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virag...
Oct 10, 2022•58 min•Ep. 327
The Guilty Feminist episode 327: Seventh Birthday Show Live from the Hammersmith Apollo Presented by Deborah Frances-White, with special guests Claudia Kariuki, Desiree Burch, Ankita Saxena, Grace Petrie, Rachel Parris, Kemah Bob, Jess Robinson Recorded 1 October at the Hammersmith Apollo. Released 10 October 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virag...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 327
Coming to you from the London Podcast Festival: The Guilty Feminist presents Media Storm’s debut show, live from King’s Place! Presented by journalists Mathilda Mallinson and Helena Wadia, Media Storm is a news podcast that starts with the people who are normally asked lastM. From migrants to sex workers, trans to indigenous people, convicted criminals to Romani communities— Media Storm puts people with lived experience at the centre of their stories. In this bonus episode, Mathilda and Helena w...
Oct 06, 2022•25 min
The Guilty Feminist episode 326: Brown Guilty Feminists Do it Too Presented by Deborah Frances-White, Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani Recorded 10 September at Kings Place in London. Released 3 October 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Brown Girls Do it Too https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08k5cp0/episod...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 326
The Guilty Feminist Culture Club: Everything I Know About Love Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Regan with special guest Aliyah Odoffin Recorded 15 September via Zoom. Released 28 September 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Jessica Regan https://twitter.com/itsjessregan https://bestpick...
Sep 28, 2022•46 min
The Guilty Feminist episode 325: Live from Canberra Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Nikki Britton and special guests Professor Michelle Ryan and Hangama Obaidullah and music from Grace Petrie Recorded 17 July at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Released 26 September 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More abo...
Sep 26, 2022•52 min•Ep. 325
The Guilty Feminist episode 325: Live from Canberra Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Nikki Britton and special guests Professor Michelle Ryan and Hangama Obaidullah and music from Grace Petrie Recorded 17 July at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Released 26 September 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More abo...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 325
The Guilty Feminist episode 324: Live from the Edinburgh Fringe Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guest Sikisa and music from Grace Petrie. Recorded 26 August at the Gilded Balloon. Released 19 September 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book https://kyivpride.org/en https://www.go...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 324
The Guilty Feminist episode 323: Live from Perth Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Geraldine Hickey and special guests Michelle Telfer, Kathryn Ross and Charmaine Papertalk Green with music from Grace Petrie. Recorded 15 July at the Perth Concert Hall. Released 12 September 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-boo...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 323
The Guilty Feminist episode 323: Live from Perth Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Geraldine Hickey and special guests Michelle Telfer, Kathryn Ross and Charmaine Papertalk Green with music from Grace Petrie. Recorded 15 July at the Perth Concert Hall. Released 12 September 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-boo...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 323
Warning: Strong language and frank discussions about sex Media Storm hosts Mathilda and Helena meet their mainstream media matches! In this crossover bonus series with The Guilty Feminist, they interview journalists and activists trying to make their imperfect industries a little bit less so, about their noble goals and - you guessed it - the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them! Brought to you by The Guilty Feminist, every other Thursday. This week’s episode features the sweet-talki...
Sep 08, 2022•23 min
The Guilty Feminist episode 322: Live from the Edinburgh Fringe Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Celya AB with special guests Cordelia Stevenson, Jack Wakely, Josie Underwood and music from Jess Robinson. Recorded 25 August at the Gilded Balloon. Released 5 September 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More...
Sep 05, 2022•57 min•Ep. 322
The Guilty Feminist episode 321: Live from Wilderness Festival Presented by Deborah Frances-White, Susan Wokoma and Kemah Bob with special guests Imogen Clark and Chloe Oades and music from Samfire. Recorded 5 August at Wilderness Festival. Released 29 August 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Susan W...
Aug 29, 2022•49 min•Ep. 321
The Guilty Feminist bonus episode: Mr Malcom’s List Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Regan with special guest Emma Holly Jones. Recorded 23 August. Released 26 August 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Jessica Regan https://twitter.com/itsjessregan https://twitter.com/bestpickpod https:/...
Aug 26, 2022•42 min
Indigenous peoples who live off the land are often the first affected by climate change, just as they are the last to cause it. But what is often told as a story of injustice should be a story of leadership. Indigenous communities around the world have been protecting Mother Earth for centuries. They may be the most qualified to fight climate change— yet they are systematically excluded from policymaking. In this crossover bonus episode for The Guilty Feminist and Media Storm, Mathilda Mallinson...
Aug 25, 2022•16 min
The Guilty Feminist episode 320: Live from Glasgow Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Kemah Bob with special guests Josie Long, Alison Spittle, Celya AB and Tabassum Niamat, with music from Grace Petrie Recorded 18 June at The Glasgow Pavillion. Released 22 August 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More abou...
Aug 22, 2022•51 min
The Guilty Feminist episode 320: Live from Glasgow Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Kemah Bob with special guests Josie Long, Alison Spittle, Celya AB and Tabassum Niamat, with music from Grace Petrie Recorded 18 June at The Glasgow Pavillion. Released 22 August 2022. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More abou...
Aug 22, 2022•42 min•Ep. 320
Bonus episode - Storytelling and identity with Mathilda Mallinson Why do we tell stories? In this mini-investigation, journalist Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) looks at the stories that define us, the importance of challenging mainstream narratives, and whether stories are a right or a privilege. Creators at StoryTerrace share the power of journaling and preserving stories for future generations. Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins describes her efforts to salvage oral histories from Afro-Caribbean com...
Aug 19, 2022•21 min
