Jules & Phoebe

This week Jules & Phoebe share their plans to take a mini break from the podcast as Jules prepares for maternity leave. This is an opportunity to rest, recharge and come back stronger, with topics that resonate with listeners. They also share their thoughts on the hit Netflix TV show "Maid". Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and TikTok and share the podcast with a friend!

**TRIGGER WARNING* This episode includes discussions of violence against women and misogyny that some listeners may find challenging to listen to. This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the latest updates in the Sarah Everard case and the failure of the Metropolitan Police. They also share their views on the cases of Gabby Petito and Sabina Nessa. Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and TikTok and share the podcast with a friend.

Jules & Phoebe are back! This week they share life updates. They also discuss Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the Met Gala and the downside of weaponising identity politics. Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and TikTok and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the backlash US Gymnast Simone Biles received after pulling out of the Olympics to prioritise her mental health. They also share their views on BBC sports commentator Alex Scott being criticised for her accent by Lord Jones. Share the podcast with a friend and follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and TikTok

This week, Jules & Phoebe discuss Freedom Day and the racist abuse of England footballers Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho & Bukayo Saka following the Euro Finals. Share the podcast with a friend and follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram.

This week Jules & Phoebe are shocked and appalled that Britney Spear's conservatorship has been upheld by the courts whilst Bill Cosby goes free. They also share their views on Olympic hopeful Sha'Carri Richardson being banned over smoking weed. Share the podcast with a friend & follow @JulesPhoebe on instagram & tiktok.

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss listener feedback of their previous podcast 52. Pregnant then Screwed. They also discuss Dido Harding's pledge to make the NHS less reliant on "foreigners", and the growing backlash against "woke" culture. Share the podcast with a friend and follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and TikTok.

This week Jules & Phoebe share initial thoughts on the book "Pregnant then Screwed" by Joeli Brearley, and the realities of motherhood in the UK. They also discuss Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open due to mental health concerns and give her all the praise for setting boundaries and putting her health first. Follow @JulesPhoebe on TikTok and Instagram, and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss why it is so difficult to discuss the Israel and Palestine conflict and give their views on the latest drama surrounding the Royal Family and BBC. Please share the podcast with a friend and follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and TikTok.

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the CEO of Basecamp banning political discussions at work and the recent Mayoral elections in the UK and lack of leadership on the left. Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and TikTok, and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict and if the result would have been different under Trump. They also give their views on the expectation of marginalised groups to lead the diversity and inclusion agenda and if it's appropriate to share political views on professional platforms like Linkedin. Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and Tiktok, and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the passing of Prince Philip, his problematic legacy and changing attitudes towards the Royal Family. They also discuss the Police's negligent response to the case of Richard Okorogheye; and the government's race report that concluded "institutional racism doesn't exist" in the UK. Share the podcast with a friend and follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and TikTok.

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the backlash against the video for Lil Nas X's new song "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)". They also give their take on internet relationships experts like Derrick Jaxn and Kevin Samuels, and if millennial women can have it all. Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and TikTok and share the podcast with a friend.

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss model minority myths and growing anti-Asian violence in the US. They talk specifically about the attack in Atlanta and the sexism and racism experienced by East Asian women. They also give their view on the firing of the Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, due to her racist tweets against the Asian community. As well as sharing their thoughts on the #SynderCut version of DC's Justice League.

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode includes discussions of racism and violence against women that may be triggering. This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the fall out from Harry & Meghan's Oprah interview, and the teachable moments offered by Susanna Reid, Sharon Osbourne and the Queen's official statement. They also pay their respects to Sarah Everard and discuss the importance of both men and women taking a stand against violence against women. Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instgram and TikTok and share the podcast with a friend.

This week Jules & Phoebe share their thoughts on Harry & Meghan's Oprah interview, the initial reaction from the British press, and what it means for the British monarchy. Follow @JulesPhoebe on instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe take a stab at Scottish politics and discuss the fallout of Harry & Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. They also talk about discussing money at work without shame and being confident advocating for yourself. Follow @JulesPhoebe on IG and share the podcast with a friend!

Jules & Phoebe discuss Harry & Meghan losing their royal patronages, the constant vitriol from the British press, and the royal family refusing to modernise. They also give their take on Black British actors finding success in the US, including Daniel Kaluuya in the new movie "Judas and the Black Messiah".

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss people refusing to wear a mask when flying during the pandemic. They give their take on bullying accusations on the set of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", and what toxic workplaces look like in a remote world. They also celebrate the Bumble IPO and give their take on what the future of AI means for online dating.

Jules and Phoebe discuss the latest shows that have caught their attention, including "WandaVision" and the documentary "Capital in the Twenty-First Century". They give their take on Candice Brathwaite, Rochelle Humes and the TV documentary focusing on the maternal health of black women in UK; They also explore Michaela Cole's drama series, "I May Destroy You", being snubbed at the Golden Globes, and the need for diversity in media. Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and share the podcast with a friend. **CORRECTION** In this podcast, Phoebe incorrectly names Clemmie Telford as the woman behind the infamous @mother_of_daughters account when referencing the online harassment of Candice Brathwaite. Clemmie Hooper is actually who she intended to mention, but COVID-brain obviously got the better of her. Sincere apologies to Telford for the momentary brain-blip.

Jules & Phoebe give their take on retail investors taking on Wall Street, and the fallout from platforms like Robinhood restricting trading of Gamestop, AMC and other meme stocks. They also discuss having no friends post-COVID and Brexit killing free roaming. Follow @JulesPhoebe on IG and share the podcast with a friend!

Jules & Phoebe are back with the first podcast of 2021. They discuss the guilt of travelling home for Christmas during COVID and Jules' new obsession with Dave Ramsey. They also dive into the saga between feminist influencers The Slumflower and Florence Givens, and the case for sending repapartions to black influencers via cash app; and share their initial thoughts on Clubhouse. Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss 'The Stepford Wives' and how the expectation of women to be docile and submissive plays out today. Especially during Christmas with the gendering of holiday labour. They also give their thoughts on Zalando co-CEO Rubin Ritter quitting work to prioritise his wife's career, and the Wall Street Journal piece asking Dr. Jill Biden to drop her 'Dr.' title. Follow @JulesPhoebe on instagram and share the podact with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss owning your superpower and developing the tools to manage imposter syndrome. They also share their thoughts on Jennifer Lopez denying her use of botox, and claiming that olive oil keeps her looking young. Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss all things The Crown, in a special episode! Follow @JulesPhoebe on instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the racist responses to Sainsbury's Christmas advert, and Priti Patel's "sorry, not sorry" response to bullying accusations. They are also joined by transformational career wellness coach, Bella Davies-Heard. Bella shares her journey into coaching and how you can make work work FOR you and not against you. Follow @chaper.two.coaching for more from Bella and @julesphoebe on instagram!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss lockdown blues, the fall of Dominic Cummings and how Biden's Irish heritage and understanding of the Good Friday agreement could influence Brexit negotiations. They also celebrate Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough and the husband and wife team behind the leading vaccine. Follow @JulesPhoebe on instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the impact platforms like Google, Facebook and Twitter are having on human psychology. They also explore the influence these platforms have on politics and radicalising voters. Whilst they're both happy with the Biden Harris victory, they're keen to see the Democratic Party focus on policy that benefits working class Americans. They also pay homage to Stacey Abrams for flipping Georgia and explore why more white women voted for Trump in 2020 than 2016, and nuances around the youth vote. Follow @JulesPhoebe on instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe are joined by artist and writer Erin Darcy. In early 2018, Erin created an online art project, In Her Shoes – Women of the Eighth, to safely and anonymously share private stories of the real and devastating impact of the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of Ireland. In the five months leading up to the referendum on abortion, the project asked a simple question of undecided voters: put yourself in her shoes. In Her Shoes: Women of the Eighth: A Memoir and Anthology (2020) by Erin Darcy www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Shoes-Eighth-Memoir-Anthology/dp/1848407629 Follow @julesphoebe on Instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe are joined by journalist and writer @Kuchenga. Kuchenga shares her journey to self-acceptance, and how she found healing and survival in black women's literature. Together they discuss the importance of going beyond pop-culture's obsession with trans trauma and medical transitions. Kuchenga also shares the inspiration behind her upcoming novel. You can read Kuchenga's work here: https://kuchenga.com/ Follow the podcast on Instgram @julesphoebe and share the podcast with a friend!

Happy Black History Month! This week Jules & Phoebe discuss finding your voice and living your values professionally and personally. They also discuss Black History Month, #blacklivesmatter and moving from amplifying black voices to meaningfully investing time, money and resources in supporting black initiatives and businesses. Share the podcast with a friend and follow @julesphoebe on Instagram!

This week Jules & Phoebe explore implicit bias in day to day interactions. Jules is obsessed with "Such A Fun Age", the debut novel from American author, Kiley Reid. Phoebe shares her evolving thoughts on motherhood and gushes over her niece. They are also joined by author, Robyn Donaldson (@around.robyn), who shares her experience with estrangement from her mother, and the healing that comes with choosing your family. Follow @JulesPhoebe on instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss pushing through imposter syndrome and the need to be liked. They celebrate Naomi Osaka’s 2020 US Open win, and #blacklivesmatter activism. Along with the news that the FIA may investigate Lewis Hamilton for wearing a T-shirt drawing attention to the murder of Breonna Taylor by police. They also discuss the backlash against Kim Kardashian’s maternity shapewear and growing pressure on women to slay during pregnancy. Follow @JulesPhoebe on IG and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe are back from their summer break! They re-cap the last few weeks, including the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, and how much he meant to so many. They also also joined by special guest medical doctor and podcaster Dr. Amile Inusa (@amileya). In a post that recently went viral, Dr. Amile highlighted the racial pay gap in the NHS, disproportionately high maternal death rate for black women in the UK and the fact 95% of doctors who died in the first month of lockdown due to COVID-19 were black and brown. She shares why using her platform to draw attention to inequalities in medicine is important to her and what she’s currently working on! Follow @JulesPhoebe on Instagram and don’t forget to share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss toxic work culture on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, following accusations of sexual harassment, racism and misconduct at the hands of producers. They are also joined by criminal barrister Vittoria Trigilio. Vittoria shares her journey to the criminal bar, and observations on what can be done to improve outcomes for young people and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in the criminal justice system. Further reading: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lammy-review-final-report Follow @julesphoebe on instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the good, bad and ugly of Netflix's hit show #IndianMatchmaking, and Jules' obsession with Sima Aunty. They are also joined by Manni Ovola (@manni_o), running coach and founder of cultural health club @ldn_slct. Manni gives an insight into the politics of running and his vision for @ldn_slct as an inclusive crew. He also shares some tips on how to improve your running, whilst making it fun! Follow @julesphoebe on instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith’s recent Red Table Talk, and the problematic history of Jada’s relationship with August Alsina. They also touch on why Britney Spears’ fans are petitioning to end her conservatorship #FreeBritney and state sponsored guardianship in the US. Follow @julesphoebe on Instagram and share the podcast with a friend!

Update: This week Jules & Phoebe take a dip into contemporary Irish politics and performative allyship at work. They also talk about the arrest of Jeffery Epstein’s co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, and the potential impact of her co-operation on Prince Andrew and the British Royal Family. Along with Jada Pinkett Smith having a four year "affair" with Will Smith's blessing. Follow @julesphoebe and send your questions to julesphoebe@gmail.com to be featured on the show.

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the racism allegations against XFactor judges and Glee actress Lea Michele. They talk about the importance of being anti-racist, speaking up when it counts and focusing on your impact as an ally (not just intentions). They also share some self-care tips during this time! Follow @julesphoebe and send your questions to julesphoebe@gmail.com to be featured on the show.

This week Jules & Phoebe are joined by Asad Dhunna (@asadd, Founder of the Unmistakables (@_unmistakables), a consultancy that is making diversity everyone's business, and former Director of Communications for Pride in London. They discuss brown people centering themselves during the #blacklivesmatter debate, addressing anti-blackness within BAME communities and the need for brown people to stand with the black community. Follow @julesphoebe and send your questions to julesphoebe@gmail.com to be featured on the show.

Jules & Phoebe believe #blacklivesmatter and now is the time to dismantle anti-blackness, white supremacy, and racism. We all have a responsibility to educate ourselves. If you can, please consider donating to organisations dedicated to anti-racism work.

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the public fallout of Dominic Cummings flouting lockdown rules. Doja Cat apologises for flirting with incels and white supremacists online. Khloe Kardashian's new face has the internet talking. And Lana Del Rey is definitely not racist and not not feminist. Follow @julesphoebe and email jules.phoebe@gmail.com with questions and a chance to be featured on the podcast!

**TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains reference to violence against women and sexual assault that some listeners may find disturbing** This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the class divide as the UK moves from staying home to staying alert. Following feedback from listeners they also take a deeper dive into the incel dictionary, ranking celebrities from Chad to Normies and exploring the intersection of white supremacy and misogyny. Follow @julesphoebe and email your questions with a chance to be featured on the show! Further reading https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/11/how-greenwich-republicans-learned-to-love-trump https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/19/why-only-care-incels-men-involuntary-celibacy https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/25/woman-who-invented-incel-movement-interview-toronto-attack https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/19/technology/elon-musk-tesla-red-pill.html https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities_are_better_than_you/grimess-mother-sandy-garissoni-and-director-lilly-wachowski-slam-elon-musk-on-twitter.php

This week Jules & Phoebe are staying alert and controlling the virus. They discuss VE Day celebrations in the UK, #RunWithMaud, Adele breaking the internet and Karen bullying women of colour online. Follow @julesphoebe and send your questions to be featured on the show!

This week Jules & Phoebe go down an internet rabbit hole that includes Taylor Swift complaining about her Masters (again), testing the loyalty of friends during Coronavirus, and the dark internet corner occupied by the incel movement. Follow @julesphoebe and reach out with your questions to be featured on the podcast!

This week Jules and Phoebe discuss Piers Morgan and The Sunday Times slamming the UK government's response to COVID-19. They also share their views on Kenya Barris' new show "BlackAF" and the BBC show, "The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories". Follow @julesphoebe and reach out with your questions to be featured on the podcast!

This week Jules & Phoebe discuss Caroline Criado Perez's award-winning book "Invisible Women" and the gender data gap. They also explore body positivity during lockdown and the political ramifications of the recent Labour Party leaks. Follow the podcast on Instagram @julesphoebe, share and reach out with questions to be featured on the show! Reading Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CQ2NZG6/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Jules & Phoebe share their views on the #ClapForOurCarers campaign and lack of personal protective equipment for frontline NHS staff fighting COVID-19. They also discuss instagram feminism and the recent take down of women-focused, private members club and co-working space, The Wing. Please share the podcast with a friend and ask your questions @julesphoebe on Instagram! Reading The Wing Is a Women’s Utopia. Unless You Work There https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/magazine/the-wing.html

Jules and Phoebe have recorded separately for the first time since the Jules & Phoebe podcast started, due to the COVID-19 self-isolation restrictions, and thank you for bearing with any differences in sound quality. This week, they discuss the ramifications of adjusting to Coronavirus society and the various distractions they've been employing. They also discuss the feedback they received on the topic of having children, and the importance of Meghan Markle's glow-up farewell tour.

This week Jules & Phoebe share their views on the hit Netflix reality TV show #LoveIsBlind. Including their love for Lauren & Cameron and the fallout over Carlton's sexuality. They also discuss putting off children for lifestyle reasons and the bullying accusations against Home Secretary Priti Patel. Follow @julesphoebe and share the podcast with a friend!

*TRIGGER WARNING* This week Jules and Phoebe discuss the sad and untimely suicide of television personality, Caroline Flack. They talk about the ungovernable aspect of social media and tabloid culture, and how taking responsibility on a micro level can have macro effects. In addition, they touch on the political events in the US and Jules shares her love for Bernie.