What's The Quarantee?

Tarryn explores the hypocrisy of social media and the failure of Netflix to support director, Maimouna Doucouré, on a mainstream platform, for her debut masterpiece, Mignonnes/Cuties. Special guests include Caryn Welby-Solomon and Mase Ramaru, who share their insights on what this film could have represented for all and how this was a missed opportunity to educate and relate on tricky subjects. Follow on Instagram: @whatsthequarantee @crushingonpod @queerfeministfilmfestival Twitter: @wtqpod @crushingonpod @queer_fff

Charnelle Paulse, the founder of the Charnelle Paulse Curve School, invites us into her headspace giving us insider info into the plus-size modelling scene. We talk about the dilution of the body positive movement and how it has become another toxic positivity movement. Follow @whatsthequarantee on Facebook, Instagram @wtqpod on Twitter @cpcurveschool

Trigger warning - this episode deals with difficult subject matter. Listener discretion is advised. Tarryn chats to new author, Mia Arderne, about her debut novel, Mermaid Fillet. A story about gangs, violence, feminism and menstruation storms. They delve into deep subects around murder, substance abuse, sexual assault and dealing with trauma. All major themes in the book. Follow on Twitter and other socials: @mermaid_fillet , @mermaidfillet @wtqpod , @whatsthequaranteepodcast

Tarryn chats to Zoey about her experience post Women's Month as a trans woman. They explore some of the difficulties trans folks experience from a legislative point of view and do some tough introspection on how society must change to be more inclusive. Follow Zoey on Instagram @zoeyblackza as well as: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9n936hOvw5lLrxv26aqmQ Follow us on all social media platforms @whatsthequarantee and Twitter @wtqpod and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cnyS4KU3WF0VFyCW5SLrQ Don't forget to share it with your friends!

Tarryn chats to Jean Lee about pursuing her Ph.D. thesis in interrogating black women identity through self-reflection. Jean takes us into her life and what she's learnt as an activist during and post the Struggle. They explore the importance of learning by telling our stories.

Tarryn chats to, Apartheid Struggle Veteran and Icon, Patric Tariq Mellet, about his miraculous journey. From having an extremely difficult childhood to being exiled from South Africa to triumphantly bringing back the meaning of heritage for all South Africans - Patric unveils a snippet of his life for us to share in and learn from. They also discuss his long-awaited book, The Lie of 1652 - A Decolonised History of Land. With over 600 citations, Patric lays out what to expect from his extensive research, told from the perspective of a descendent of South Africas enslaved people. Follow Patric on Facebook and Twitter as well as: https://camissapeople.wordpress.com/ http://www.e-family.co.za/ffy/ The book will be out in September so get your orders in at any major retailer. Follow us on all social media platforms @whatsthequarantee Don't forget to share with your friends!

Tarryn chats to Quan B. Piers about the lack of safety in the Gay/Queer community when it comes to the topic of fat bodies. "No fats; no femmes; no spice; no rice; no chocolate", are terms often used on dating apps to point out the kind of people who are unappealing to particularly, the white cis society, which, we all fall victim to operating under. Follow Quan @quan_the_queen Follow @whatsthequarantee on all social media platforms. Twitter: #whatsthequaranteepodcast Subscribe Today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cnyS4KU3WF0VFyCW5SLrQ?view_as=subscriber

Tarryn chats to Pearl Pillay, Managing Director of Youthlab ZA, about how the education system has failed us and how the current government leaders still ensure that we do not progress as a country. Follow on Twitter @PearlPillay and @YouthLabZAFollow @whatsthequarantee on all social media platforms.Twitter: #whatsthequaranteepodcast Subscribe Today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cnyS4KU3WF0VFyCW5SLrQ?view_as=subscriber

Tarryn has a robust chat with clinical psychologist, Ziyanda Mavumengwana, about mental health and social media cancel culture. Particularly, when we bring online personalities into our inner circle. Follow Ziyanda on Twitter @ZiyandaMav and check out her YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHuFgA20eReBsEBXstAHwQFollow @whatsthequarantee on all social media platforms.Twitter: #whatsthequaranteepodcast Subscribe Today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cnyS4KU3WF0VFyCW5SLrQ?view_as=subscriber

Tarryn chats to Ling Sheperd, advocate for Creole Identity and intersectionality, about the controversial topic of Colouredness in South Africa. Follow @whatsthequarantee on all social media platforms.Subscribe Today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cnyS4KU3WF0VFyCW5SLrQ?view_as=subscriber

In part 2 of "Coloured" Indentity, Tarryn and Ling dive deeper into anti-blackness so prevalent within the culture and lay down how they view themselves in the "Rainbow Nation" dream. Follow @whatsthequarantee on all social media platforms.Twitter: #whatsthequaranteepodcast Subscribe Today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cnyS4KU3WF0VFyCW5SLrQ?view_as=subscriber

Kel Julie, the founder of Cocoa Butter Coils, chats to Tarryn about the intricate politics of hair on black and brown bodies. From cultural appropriation to discrimination and privilege. A beautiful way to unpack how issues of race permeate through our society even at, seemingly, the lowest or most basic points of existence. Follow on all social media channels @whatsthequarantee.Join the Facebook group and continue the discussion with like-minded folks.Subscribe to our YouTube channel - What's The Quarantee - for video snippets of our discussions.

Tarryn and Mase dig into what it means to live in not just one but two global pandemics. Covid-19 is child's play next to the constant battle of fighting the overt and mundane instances of White Supremacy.

Ever wondered about what it is witches actually do? Are they even real? Tarryn finds out from Bandy, a practicing witch who dives straight in and gives us all the tee!

Tarryn chats to screenwriter/actor, Gabriel, about trans representation in film as well as an intimate look into their Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) journey and what masculinity means to them.

Tarryn chats candidly to Avalon Lilia about her experience navigating trans womanhood and how the her gender expression has molded her into the person she is today.

Tarryn discusses Intersectional Feminism with Mase Ramaru and tries to make sense of navigating through the sometimes very messy school of thought.

Tarryn interviews Kim for the first time exploring intimacy in the time of Corona.

Kim and Tarryn invite their new resident Friend of the Show, Mase, to discuss the shocking events which occurred on The Bachelor - Episode 11.

Tarryn and Kim explore the intricacies surrounding this weeks episode of the Bachelor SA.