Fact or Bull

Clip Show - For World Mental Health Day, Natasha shares some of her favourite conversations from Staying Sane. Featuring behaviour change specialist Shahroo Izadi, journalist and presenter Sean Fletcher, NHS doctor Parvinder Shergill, mental health campaigner Hope Virgo and author Josh Hartley.

Clip Show - For World Mental Health Day, Natasha shares some of her favourite conversations from Staying Sane. Featuring behaviour change specialist Shahroo Izadi, journalist and presenter Sean Fletcher, NHS doctor Parvinder Shergill, mental health campaigner Hope Virgo and author Josh Hartley.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this final episode, Natasha attempts to summarise the onmishambles that has been the first half of 2020 in 5 minutes, with a hangover. Plus, Natasha talks to plus size blogger, fat advocate and author of Fattily Ever After Stephanie Yeboah about health trolling, racism in dating and how she helped to stop instagram censoring fat black bodies. Follow Steph @StephanieYeboah and buy her book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/fattily-ever-after/stephanie-yeboah/2928377045852 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha interviews Josh Hartley, co-author of non-fiction novel 'The Boy Between' which details his experiences with depression. She also reflects on her appearance on Newsnight and why those who deny the lived experiences of people who aren't like them need to 'pass the mic, shut the f**k up and listen'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha talks to Naomi Campbell, author of Things I Found in the Dark, a memoir she wrote after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. They discuss why the language around cancer is so often wrong, what lockdown has been like for shielded people and black lives matter from the perspective of mixed race families. To buy Naomi's book go to https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088KGC4BP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha and Hope discuss the government;'s 'obesity strategy', channel 4's 'Lose a Stone in 21 Days' and why they're both a load of old cobblers. To sign Hope's petition to stop calories being displayed on menus go to: https://www.change.org/p/curbthecount-and-stop-calories-being-displayed-on-menus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha chats to actor Tilly Steele, best known for her roles in Victoria and Dr Who. They talk politics, feminism and the future of the entertainment industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha talks to singer, body confidence campaigner and star of First Dates and Naked Beach, Jsky. They discuss 'cancel culture', fashion and whether the term 'Karen' is racist (it's not). Plus Natasha recommends her fav book of the moment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha chats to women's right's campaigner and founder and director of Glitch, Seyi Akiwowo about black lives matter, online abuse and the general state of the world. Find out more about glitch by visiting www.fixtheglitch.org. Sign Seyi's campaign petition at https://www.change.org/BLMonlinetoo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha and Dr Keon are reunited! They talk about whether the UK has reached a meaningful tipping point on race equality. Plus, Natasha explains why 'that fella from Lewis' claiming to have been 'cancelled' is her bullshit of the week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha chats to Omari, a BDD campaigner and tutor about body image struggles during lockdown, the future of education and dance machines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To celebrate Pride Month, Natasha interviews Juno Roche, author of Gender Explorers: Our Stories of Growing Up Trans and Changing the World. To find out more about the work of Mermaids: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ and Gendered Intelligence: http://genderedintelligence.co.uk/ . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha chats to Dr Andy Mayers, an Academic Psychologist at Bournemouth University who helped set up International Father's Mental Health Day. Also: Why the UK *is* racist in BS of the week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha Devon talks to Dr Parvinder Shergill, who has worked in the NHS since 2012, about her experiences on the frontline. Plus, updates on past guest Juno Dawson and our previous call to boycott L'Oreal... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha talks to Leah, a sixth former who describes what lockdown has been like for young people having to continue their studies at home. Plus, more listener challenges to support Black Lives Matter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha gives listeners 10 tips on how to be an active ally to Black American people following the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests. Recommended follows - @stephanieyeboah@mireillecharper@seyiakiwowopiece by Chloe Laws - https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/how-to-be-a-white-allyWhy I’m not talking to white people about race - Reni Eddo-Lodge - https://www.waterstones.com/book/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race/reni-eddo-lodge/9781408870556Me and white supremacy - Layla Saad - https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/Natives - Akala - https://www.waterstones.com/book/natives/akala/9781473661233Brit(ish) - Afua Hirsch - https://www.waterstones.com/book/brit-ish/afua-hirsch/9781784705039 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha and Ortis discuss why 'following the science' makes no sense in relation to COVID, get geeky with gadget quickfire questions and recommend the best whiskey to take the edge of lockdown.' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha's in a rare bad mood and rants about all the things getting on her wick this mental health awareness week, whilst also giving some tips on how to make social media work for you & silence your inner critic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha chats to TV presenter Sean Fletcher about the misunderstood condition of OCD, as well as Piers Morgan’s new and surprising status as a national hero. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha and Shahroo discuss what lockdown can teach us about our habits, the media fawning over Adele’s weight loss and why they like their experts relatable. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha interviews Juno Dawson, bestselling author, about her new novel, as well as talking politics and social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha talks to Grace Campbell about activism in lockdown, why PMQs should always be done remotely and hoe-ga. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha discusses the Eamonn Holmes 5G scandal, her complex feelings towards banana bread and why we should all be paying attention to our freaky quarantine dreams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where’s Your Head At? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha talks, Cats, Drag Queens and Justin Timberlake in her essential guide to staying sane in quarantine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha Devon's guide to Staying Sane while in Quarantine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Christmas Episode - Natasha and Keon let you know how to get your hands on some lovely Fact or Bull gifts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No topic should be off limits in comedy - Fact or Bull? In recent years debates about freedom of speech have raged on social media, with people’s right to freedom of expression rubbing up against others’ rights not to be harassed and bullied. But the debate has also played out in a less expected arena - comedy. Is it anything for a laugh? Or do comedians have a duty of care to their audiences? Keon and Natasha discuss with comedian & campaigner Grace Campbell’. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Increasingly, we get our health advice from influencers and celebrities. But are they selling us facts or bullshit? Natasha and Keon discuss with Pixie Turner, a registered nutritionist & award winning blogger who describes herself as a ‘former wellness w*nker’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bonus episode! We talk to Dr Ben Hine about the current debate surrounding the Gender Recognition Act. Trans women threaten the rights of cis women - Fact or bull? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gender is purely a social construct - Fact or Bull? Keon and Natasha get deep into the nuance with Dr Ben Hine, Senior Lecturer at University of West London and co-founder of the Coalition for Men & Boys. Warning - Also contains some terrible singing! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘The fashion industry oppresses women - Fact or Bull? Keon and Natasha speak with fashion historian and broadcaster Amber Butchart, discussing sustainability, feminism’s relationship with fashion and MC Hammer’s crotch!’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Smacking children does them no harm - Fact or bull? Amidst discussions over whether it’s right for smacking to be made illegal, Keon and Natasha debate with parenting expert Sue Atkins (and Keon has an inadvertent therapy session). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are all politicians self-serving power monsters? It can certainly seem like it. In this episode, former Labour MP Luciana Berger joins Natasha and Keon to explain why she believes that’s bull. She also talks about her decision to leave Labour over lack of stance of Brexit & antisemitism, as well as giving some no holds barred opinions on Jeremy Corbyn as well as the current Prime Minister, Boris Johnson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha & Dr Keon are back for a new season of Fact or Bull. In this episode they ask will Britain really leave the EU? Was Prince Harry right to call out our unconscious racist bias? And most importantly - Should you lie to your children about Father Christmas? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha takes on those who blame societies ills on social media and reminds us about the difference between correlation and causation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha takes on the backlash against mental health awareness campaigns arguing that, when it comes to stigma, our job is very far from done. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha takes on people who use the term ‘snowflake’ and the editor of the Daily Star in this rant about children’s mental health... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha gets it all off her (sizeable) chest in these series of bite sized podlets. First up - weight discrimination. When did everyone decide it’s okay to bully fat people as a result of ‘concern’ for their ‘health’? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The gender pay gap is one of the most hotly contested facts of our time. Those who say it doesn’t exist claim women choose to work in professions which tend to be lower paid. In this ep, Natasha and Keon talk to mathematician and Countdown presenter Rachel Riley asking do fewer women work in STEM because they just don’t like it?’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LGBT Education is set to become compulsory in all schools in England by 2020. Yet some say this should be taught by parents, or that their religious rights are being infringed. Natasha and Keon hash it out with Ellen Jones, an award winning campaigner & writer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stop and Search - a necessary weapon in the war against knife crime or a racist policy with an unimpressive success rate? Keon and Natasha discuss with Ken Hinds, founding member of the Haringey Independent Stop & Search Monitoring Group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

And if there is, is there anything you can do? Keon and Natasha discuss with Shahroo Izadi, author of The Kindness Method’. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha and Keon discuss with Dr Victoria Bateman, economist, author and frequently-naked campaigner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha and Keon interview Anthony Warner, aka the Angry Chef, whose latest book ‘The Truth About Fat’ explores what we think we know about health and obesity and why it’s (probably) wrong See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha & Dr Keon's first episode of their brand new podcast. They discuss the importance of nuance in debate and a wide range of topical issues including their TV show Naked Beach and Meghan Markle and the newest Royal baby. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming soon... Fact or Bull... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.