Mirrors and Opposites Podcast

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Two sisters that live across the pond from each other bring you into their candid discussions about current affairs and pop culture.

Tari And Mutsa


    • Mar 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Meghan and Harry On Oprah - The Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 38:15


    This episode is all about Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview! (This episode was reported prior to the Queen's statement and Pier's resignation - this story is moving fast!)We discuss everything from security, race, "the firm" and join in on the "Who is having that conversation?" speculation. Join us as we discuss the royal family through the lens of this explosive but necessary interview!

    The Climate Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 35:06


    This episode is all about Climate Change! We discuss carbon emissions through the lens of countries and the public/private sector. We also take a deep dive into climate change influencers and question whether they create, develop and deliver value in the climate conversation. Join us as we navigate this very important topic that affects us all!

    Are you In-tertained?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 28:34


    This episode is an extended media consumption spot and it's all about Netflix shows! We discuss Lupin, Bridgerton and The Crown (of-course). In the midst of the THIRD lockdown - there is really nothing but Netflix and Chill, so join in on our musings of what's hot and happening in the world of TV.

    Preach-it Patriarchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 31:09


    This episode is a discussion about the patriarchy! We look at patriarchy in the home, in the church and its role in personal relationships. We took a very broad view of this topic and littered the episode with personal anecdotes. Our media consumption spot is a review of books (A Family Affair, The First Woman) podcasts (How I Built this) and Netflix (of course)!Follow Us on Social Media:Twiter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram: @mirrorsandopposites

    Lobola - Let's Talk About It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 32:09


    This episode is all about Lobola! We look at the practice of Lobola (bride price) and how it relates to modern times. We also discuss relationships and how they have culturally evolved globally. We return with our media consumption spot with a very quick "review" of the movie 'Rebecca'. Follow us on social media:Twitter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram: @mirrorsandopposites *Apologies for the choppy sound in the beginning *

    Sophomore Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 43:47


    ...And we're back with our Second Season and this episode is our version of a summer catch up! We discuss our personal summer shenanigans and current affairs stories that happened during our hiatus. We also give listeners a review of what media we have been consuming over the last couple of months. Follow us on social media:Twitter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram: @mirrorsandopposites

    Race Relations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 46:43


    Our season finale episode is the second part of our discussion about racism! We look at racism in schools, entertainment, and the corporate world in both a broader and personal sense. Thank you all so much for listening! Let us know your thoughts about the podcast and what you want us to talk about in the next season. 'Til next time, take care! Follow us on social media:Twitter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram:@mirrorsandopposites

    A 'Bad Apple' System

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 43:09


    This episode is all about systemic racism! We look at the different branches of the criminal justice system in the USA and its roots in slavery. We discuss the Watts Riots (1965) and the Rodney King Riots (1992) and the oppressive environments that contributed to these events. How deeply embedded is anti-black sentiment today? Join us as we explore this notion (not just in America, but worldwide)Follow us on social media: Twitter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram: @mirrorsandopposites

    GOAT - The Last Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 41:54


    This episode is all about "Greatness" through the lens of sport! We are joined by a Special Guest - Farai, who helps us unpack ESPN's documentary "The Last Dance" and talk all things Michael Jordan. We also chat about greatness in soccer and tennis and the mental toughness required to be the very best in your field. Disclaimer: With the fight against anti-black racism in the forefront of our minds - this episode was a necessary moment of self-care and we hope listening to it can help to brighten up your day. Follow us on social media:Twitter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram:@mirrorsandopposites

    Not-so-social Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 45:10


    And…We're Back! This episode is all about Social Media! We look at the evolution of social media and discuss the effects of the various platforms on society. During these uncertain times we look at how we are being entertained and if social media is in-fact encouraging a global “socialised” village. *Please note Mutsa misquotes Weibo as having payment solutions (she meant to say WeChat)Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

    Disease Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 40:02


    This episode is all about COVID-19! We take a look at the virus through the lens of governments around the world and discuss how different types of governments (autocratic, democratic and everything in-between) are dealing with the outbreak. Join us as we "travel" around the world and discover just how important political messaging is!----------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram: @mirrorsandopposites

    A Political Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 40:11


    This episode is all about women in leadership – the political edition! We take a look at the US and UK and the impact that women leaders (or lack thereof) have had on future generations. We also discuss the inherent gender biases that layer power dynamics in politics and business (Iceland and Myanmar). Have a listen as we explore gender equality in a broader sense!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram:@mirrorsandopposites

    Colonization - a thread

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 41:17


    This episode is all about Colonization! We take a look at European colonization (or colonisation) in Africa through the lens of King Leopold II's legacy in the Congo. We discuss the French colonial tax system and its economic effects on prior colonies and touch on the British Empire’s “supposed” role in this era.(This episode contains themes that may not be appropriate for younger listeners)Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review our Podcast!--------------------------------------Twitter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram: @mirrorsandopposites

    All Things Corona

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 38:35


    This episode is all about the novel Corona Virus 2019. Tari dispels some rumours about the virus and we delve into the economic impacts of the disease. We then discuss xenophobia and some isolation policies that are developing as a consequence of the virus. To conclude we do a spot on the Mask Wearing in the East and its interesting link to Taoism. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review our podcast.---------Twitter:@mirrorsandoppsInstagram: @mirrorsandopposites

    Generational Wealth and Nepotism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 43:10


    This episode is all about generational wealth and nepotism!We define generational wealth and look at it through the lens of the hit HBO TV series 'Succession'. We then take a look at the US College scandal and the inherent effects of nepotism. To conclude our current affairs spot dives into all things Isabel Dos Santos!Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review our podcast. --------Twitter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram: @mirrorsandopposites

    Royal Families: A Royal Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 44:03


    Welcome to the premiere episode of the Mirrors and Opposite Podcast! This week Tari and Mutsa discuss all things Royal. From the craziness of #Megxit to Prince Andrew's scandal. We examine the complex and somewhat baffling relationship the British media has with the Crown and talk about a bizarre encounter one of us had (in a royal context of-course)!-----------------------Mirrors and Opposites Twitter: @mirrorsandoppsInstagram: @mirrorsandopposites

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