This week, we are chatting about the big YIKES that is the British monarchy and all it represents, upholds and reflects of our society generally. We are not at all shocked, but want to take this moment as lesson for wider issues Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach https://w...
Mar 18, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This episode is sponsored by Treedom, check them out: http://go.treedom.net/z686 Use the code 'YIKES' for 20% when you checkout! In this episode, and in light of International Women's Day, we chat about intersectional feminism, what this means (to us) and our understanding of it as a lense and practice and connective tool for collective liberation. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikesp...
Mar 11, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Our first ever live panel event! All about the impact that the pandemic has had on social movements. With panellists Nadia Whittome MP, Katouche and Edward Adonteng (from Tribe Named Athari). Hosted by Mikaela Loach & Jo Becker Nadia's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nadiawhittomemp/ Katouche's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/itskatouche/ Edward's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/apollostark_/ Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKE...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week we are talking about the normalisation of crisis. We chat about how easy it can be too see crisis conditions as being normal and the importance of not getting comfortable with the world as it is now. We discuss government failures, grassroots organising for change and how we can stay sensitive in this world. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! ...
Feb 25, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 2
SEASON 3! After a little break, we are back and want to use this episode to talk about the importance of rest. We talk about how this relates to justice, activism, and the concepts of self- and community care. Enjoy x Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach https://www.instagra...
Feb 18, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this Christmas bonus ep, we are reflecting on the year and some of the lessons we learnt and how we can bring that into the new year! We also speak to how to raise/handle those "difficult" topics over the holidays, and more. Thank you to Treedom for sponsoring this episode, and if you wish to buy trees (perfect non-material Christmas gift) then please use this code: http://go.treedom.net/yikes Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES P...
Dec 17, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Last ep of season 2, wohoo! We define gatekeeping, and explore this very nuanced topic of accountability, power hoarding, and scarcity mindsets. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace https://www.instagram.com/finlaymowat Hosted on Acast. ...
Nov 19, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this ep, we dive deeper into the definition and meaning of climate justice, how we relate to it, and what we hope of the climate justice movement going forward Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace https://www.instagram.com/finlaymowat...
Nov 12, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The last few days have been a lot. This episode is just us reacting to the result so far, discussing where we go from here and why organising is completely essential. CW: lots of swears, lots of frustration, a bit of hope in there too. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach ht...
Nov 05, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this ep., we talk to Jess Mally (@jessmally) about people power, history, tools of civil resistance, mental health in the Black community, and the white gaze. To learn and support her work check the links below! Jess's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessmally Belovd Agency: https://www.instagram.com/belovdagency Watch Young King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfTHXCLf680&t=4s Other resources mentioned https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/oppression-olympics https://www.instagram....
Oct 22, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Mikaela chats with Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah founder of @intersectionalenvironmentalist) and Marie Beecham (@mariebeech) to follow up on the Black Lives Matter is More Than A Trend episode. They talk about the struggles that come with having a large platform, the need to acknowledge their own privileges, how brand capitalise off the scarcity mindset and so much more. Marie's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wastefreemarie Leah's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/INTERSECTIONALENVIRONMENTALIST M...
Oct 15, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week, Jo and Mikaela discuss white saviourism through the examples of film, media and environmentalism. We also discuss the “Good White Person” and what this means in the pursuit for collective climate and social justice. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach https://www...
Oct 07, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Mikaela and Jo talk about the health impacts of the climate crisis, why this important and why it can be seen as the "greatest opportunity for global health". They connect this to other issues around activism, antiracism and change-making. Mikaela also talks about her own experience of health education and antiracism as a medical student. This conversation is informative, hopeful and challenging. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES P...
Oct 01, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week on episode 2 of our new season, we discuss how the media shapes our world views, with the example of copaganda and the UK media’s monopoly. We also speak about the display of crisis, it’s normalisation and how current times exposed the lies of “this couldn’t happen to us” Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyikespod...
Sep 24, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 2
SEASON 2!! After a wee break, the YIKES pod is back! In this ep., Mik and Jo chat about relationships, antiracism, letting things slide vs survival skills and holding others accountable. We are so excited to be back with a new season - hope you all enjoy Season 2! Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. New Season 2 artwork by Tolmeia Gregory! Instagram: http://instagram.com/tolmeia/ Website: http://tolmeiagregory.com/ Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! h...
Sep 17, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to the last episode of Season 1 of The YIKES Podcast! We spoke to the incredible Hassan Akkad, a documentary and film maker, using storytelling as humanising individuals and educating for social change. He shares his insights around refugee mental health, hostile environment politics, and privilege of movement. Hassan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/hassan_akkad?lang=en Hassan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hassanakkad/ The YIKES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Th...
Jul 23, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Today we are talking to the wonderful Kenny Ethan Jones. Kenny is a model and activist who advocates for trans rights and inclusivity around periods. He shares his experience in using IG as an education, joy, and resistance tool. We laughed we cried, we had all the feel. Enjoy! Kenny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennyethanjones The YIKES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast The YIKES Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ Mikaela's Instagram: https://www.inst...
Jul 16, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode is brought to you by GoClimate - https://www.goclimate.com/ Jo and Mikaela talk about the importance calling each other out, why this is essential to antiracism work, the "angry black woman" stereotype, systems change and futurism. The YIKES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast The YIKES Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ Mikaela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach/ Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace/ Fin's Instagram:...
Jul 09, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode we talk to the wonderful Wawa Gatheru. Wawa is a writer, environmental justice activist and Rhodes scholar, based in the US. We spoke to Wawa about gatekeeping in academia, white supremacy in the climate and evironmental movement, the need for anti-racism and much more. You can find Wawa on Instagram @wawa_gatheru. The YIKES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast The YIKES Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ Mikaela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Jul 02, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Mikaela talks to Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah) and Marie Beecham (@wastefreemarie) about how the huge influx of followers following the #BlackLivesMatter movement finally being given the attention it deserves feels being black women in the environmentalism space on instagram. We talk about tokenism, intersectionality, accountability, racial trauma, black joy and more. You can find Mikaela on instagram @mikaelaloach and for more content and to support our work, check out The Yikes Podcast on Patre...
Jun 11, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Cw: racism & white supremacy Today we are chatting about toxic positivity and how a culture of "good vibes only" is build on privilege and upholding white supremacy. (we recorded this before the murders of Breanna Taylor, George Floyd and Tony McDade, which is why we only mention Ahmaud Arbery. All of them should still be here!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 01, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome back to The YIKES Podcast! Sorry for the little break we had to go on, but we've managed to remotely record a brand new episode with the amazing Aja Barber. We cover topics such as fast fashion, cultural appropriation and how the Coronavirus pandemic could play a part in potential lifestyle/system change If you want to support Aja, here are a few links! Aja's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AjaBarber Aja's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ajabarber/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Apr 22, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode we talk about the rise of eco fascism on social media during this COVID-19 outbreak. We introduce what eco fascism is, how to spot it and why it's such an issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of The YIKES Podcast we have our first ever guest, Ellie Shimmin! We discuss the current situation regarding the refugees in Greece/Turkey and the amazing work Ellie has done by helping refugees in the Greek islands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome back to The YIKES Podcast! In this episode we discuss the overwhelming, but hopeful topic of community and the possibility of system change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to our first episode!! Woo!! We introduce ourselves, how we met, have a chat about our journey into climate activism and our vision for this podcast (and a few things which make us YIKES). Cw: we chat about eco-fascism (big yikes!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
