26 episodes

Welcome to Keep It Real, the podcast where we tear down the patriarchy and save woman kind (yay...).
OK so what is the podcast about?.. We'll be talking equality in the music industry, body positivity and inviting you to pour a glass of wine and come Keep It Real with us every single Monday.

Hosted by BBC Radio 1 favourite Ruth Royall, DJ/Percussionist Rhiipercussion, MC/Poet and hiphop artist Madly and jungle queen DJ Anna Pixie Holmes. We'll be here, each week, solving your problems, one episode at a time!

@ruthroyallmusic
@rhiipercussion
@me_madly
@annapixieholmes

The Keep It Real Podcast Ruth Royall

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    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Welcome to Keep It Real, the podcast where we tear down the patriarchy and save woman kind (yay...).
OK so what is the podcast about?.. We'll be talking equality in the music industry, body positivity and inviting you to pour a glass of wine and come Keep It Real with us every single Monday.

Hosted by BBC Radio 1 favourite Ruth Royall, DJ/Percussionist Rhiipercussion, MC/Poet and hiphop artist Madly and jungle queen DJ Anna Pixie Holmes. We'll be here, each week, solving your problems, one episode at a time!

@ruthroyallmusic
@rhiipercussion
@me_madly
@annapixieholmes

    E17: Keep it Real - Xmas Special

    E17: Keep it Real - Xmas Special

    We've got a special gift for you lovely lot this week - it's the Xmas special! The gang discuss the highs, the lows, and number of bottles of wine consumed over 2023 infused with a LARGE helping of Christmas cheer!



    BIG big thank you to all our listeners this year - we appreciate you so much and wishing you a very merry christmas and a happy new year!



    We will be back in 2024 - can't wait to share with you what we've got in store!



    Lots of love - the Keep It Real family xxxxxxx



    Get connected: 

    Instagram: @keepitreal.pod 

    TikTok: @keepitreal.pod 

    Email: hello@thekeepitrealpodcast.com  

    Meet the hosts: Ruth Royall, Anna Pixie Holmes, Cassie Madly & Rhiipercussion

    Produced by Justine Taylor

    Design by Lora Jones - @dnbillistrated

    Content by Ben Dornan Wilson

    • 54 min
    E17: Astrology

    E17: Astrology

    This week Anna gets her witchy way and the gang are discussing (yep, you guessed it) ASTROLOGY!

    Joined by the incredible Jade (@kazee.co) the girls get deep about manifestation, Saturn returns and the all encompassing birth charts.



    Get connected: 

    Instagram: @keepitreal.pod 

    TikTok: @keepitreal.pod 

    Email: hello@thekeepitrealpodcast.com  

    Meet the hosts: Ruth Royall, Anna Pixie Holmes, Cassie Madly & Rhiipercussion

    Produced by Justine Taylor

    Design by Lora Jones - @dnbillistrated

    Content by Ben Dornan Wilson

    • 59 min
    E17: KIR x Hospital Records x AIM - Women in Drum & Bass

    E17: KIR x Hospital Records x AIM - Women in Drum & Bass

    This week we're back with a VERY special episode indeed - recorded live (with special guest Anaïs!!) at our Women in DnB event in collaboration with Hospital Records & AIM. The gang open it up to the crowd to discuss all things music - ranging from burnout, to imposter syndrome and all the way back round to social media. Expect major wholesome vibes!



    BIG thanks to our partners @hospitalrecords & @aim_uk and to @anaisjan for being the most special guest. Also big up you lovely lot who made it such a special event!



    Get connected: 

    Instagram: @keepitreal.pod 

    TikTok: @keepitreal.pod 

    Email: hello@thekeepitrealpodcast.com  

    Meet the hosts: Ruth Royall, Anna Pixie Holmes, Cassie Madly & Rhiipercussion

    Produced by Justine Taylor

    Design by Lora Jones - @dnbillistrated

    Content by Ben Dornan Wilson

    • 1 hr 1 min
    E16: The 'art' of healing

    E16: The 'art' of healing

    Dancing is healing - but what else? This week the gang discuss trauma and healing through the power of art.



    If you want to support the 'Save our scene' movement links are included below:

    @saveoursceneuk

    @culturecallingcampaign



    Get connected: 

    Instagram: @keepitreal.pod 

    TikTok: @keepitreal.pod 

    Email: hello@thekeepitrealpodcast.com  

    Meet the hosts: Ruth Royall, Anna Pixie Holmes, Cassie Madly & Rhiipercussion

    Produced by Justine Taylor

    Design by Lora Jones - @dnbillistrated

    Content by Ben Dornan Wilson

    • 36 min
    EP15: Marketing and how to stay grounded

    EP15: Marketing and how to stay grounded

    Ruth and Anna delve into how to stay grounded during what can sometimes feel like a daunting task of marketing yourself.



    Get connected: 

    Instagram: @keepitreal.pod 

    TikTok: @keepitreal.pod 

    Email: hello@thekeepitrealpodcast.com  

    Meet the hosts: Ruth Royall, Anna Pixie Holmes, Cassie Madly & Rhiipercussion

    Produced by Justine Taylor

    Design by Lora Jones - @dnbillistrated

    Content by Ben Dornan Wilson

    • 41 min
    Welcome back to KEEP IT REAL!

    Welcome back to KEEP IT REAL!

    WELCOME BACK TO KEEP IT REAL! Catch up with the girls to hear about their crazy summers and how they kept it real on the road.



    Get connected: 

    Instagram: @keepitreal.pod 

    TikTok: @keepitreal.pod 

    Email: hello@thekeepitrealpodcast.com  

    Meet the hosts: Ruth Royall, Anna Pixie Holmes, Cassie Madly & Rhiipercussion

    Produced by Justine Taylor

    Design by Lora Jones - @dnbillistrated

    Content by Ben Dornan Wilson

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

HanJo91 ,

Easy listening

Love this podcast and what is promoting. Thank you Ruth for starting this up.

Matt Bossa ,

Like a cosy chat..

Really enjoying this series so far! Ruth puts everyone at their ease so well!

livpersinhyqxp ,

Yvette

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