17 episodes
In Polite Company Ella & Kieron
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- Society & Culture
This is In Polite Company, the podcast where we discuss the topics that interest us, and that directly affect us - as Black LGBTQ+ people navigating the world of work. Expect tangents, rants, laughter, and occasional tears as we dissect some of the most pressing social issues of the moment, and talk about actions we can all take to make our communities more inclusive.
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BONUS EPISODE: New Year, Same Us
Happy New Year!
This is an extra special bonus episode (you lucky devils!) in a slightly different format than usual. This time of year is all about reflection, resetting, and looking forward with anticipation. Rather than setting resolutions we probably won't keep, we've decided to do a retrospective instead.
So this episode is all about what we want to START, STOP & CONTINUE in 2024. We really enjoyed this conversation. Feel free to nick the format if you like it too!
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The Struggle is Real
In this episode, we are discussing mental health in the Black community. Why do Black men in the UK have higher rates of mental health issues than their white counterparts? To what extent does racism shape not only the development of mental health crises within our communities, but our ability to access help and support?
Join us for a wide-ranging conversation in which we discuss everything from schooling, to the origins of Black mistrust in medical institutions, to the impact of internet voyeurism (in which the ability to see violence enacted on Black bodies has become more and more commonplace).
Just a heads up that this episode contains discussion of some difficult topics. So take care while you're listening.
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Links:
Tuskegee Syphilis Study
For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy (play)
Moonlight (film)
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You Can't Be What You Can't See
We're super excited to be back for season 2! In our first episode of the season, we discuss the importance of diverse representation. What is the power of visibility? Does having leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds and walks of life always lead to positive outcomes? And in what circumstances does the phenomenon of 'representation' equate to hollow tokenism?
From the governmental halls of power, to pop culture and TV, we delve into the nuances and contradictions - and explore what it means to feel truly represented.
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Further Reading:
The Handmaid's Tale - by Margaret Atwood
What White People Can do Next - by Emma Dabiri
Ernst Röhm, The Highest-Ranking Gay Nazi - JSTOR article by Matthew Wills
Oscar’s First Black Winner Accepted Her Honor in a Segregated ‘No Blacks’ Hotel in L.A. - Hollywood Reporter article by Seth Abramovitch
Further Watching:
Small Axe - dir. Steve McQueen
Black Panther - dir. Ryan Coogler
Queer As Folk; It's a Sin; Cucumber, Banana & Tofu - all written by Russell T. Davies
American Horror Story, S3: Coven (see here for further history on the real life serial killer whose story is told in this season)
Last Tango in Halifax
Killing Eve
Ms Marvel
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Season 2 Trailer
We're back for another season of insightful and occasionally challenging conversations, all through the lens of our unapologetic Blackness and Queerness.
As always, you're invited to a conversation with (opinionated) friends who are here to share as well as to learn, and who are always up for a laugh - or a cry! This season, we're also excited to have some special guests behind the mic for the first time.
We're excited to have you join us for what promises to be another interesting and enjoyable season of In Polite Company.
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BONUS EPISODE: Behind the Mic with Kieron
Join us for a special bonus two-part episode, in which we go behind the mic to learn a little more about our co-hosts; who they are, what they do, and the experiences that shaped them.
Next up, Kieron chats to Ella about his career in design & how his childhood tendency to take apart his toys led him down this path; his life growing up in London in a diverse environment (but one often still steeped in bias); how being surrounded by female role models impacted him - and much more!
Expect laughter alongside deeper discussions about trauma, family & what it means to be a sensitive boy growing up in a patriarchal society. Enjoy!
Just a heads up that sometimes we might use some colourful language or talk about things that could make you feel some type of way. So, be cool and take care while you're listening.
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BONUS EPISODE: Behind the Mic with Ella
Join us for a special bonus two-part episode, in which we go behind the mic to learn a little more about our co-hosts; who they are, what they do, and the experiences that shaped them.
First up, Ella chats to Kieron about her career journey; her life growing up in Leeds in a mixed-heritage household; some failures and hard lessons - and much more! Expect laughter and RuPaul's Drag Race tangents alongside deeper discussions about therapy & personal growth. Enjoy!
Just a heads up that sometimes we might use some colourful language or talk about things that could make you feel some type of way. So, be cool and take care while you're listening.
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