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About Town LDN
by About Town LDN
Listed as one of '27 Podcasts You Need To Start Listening To In 2018' by Buzzfeed!London based podcast, hosted by Jay Okay and Kneemah, talking about everything from politics & pop culture to London living. Formerly Brown About Town LDN.Email: [email protected]
Episodes
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Bending Boundaries Trailer
A new podcast by About Town Alum Meghan Grant aka Jay. Join Meghan, Seren and Ebru as they discuss their experiences of doing their PhDs, as people who are part of groups who often aren’t seen, heard and celebrated in academia Twitter: @bendingboundpod Instagram: @bendingboundariespodcast
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Episode 3: Dating About Town
Welcome to Episode 3 of About Town, In this episode, we have Bisi with us, a born and bred Londoner who's joining us as we discuss dating in London. We cover our new favourite local finds such as Afrocenchix and Bam Bam Boogie's Twerk After Work Classes in our new segment 'Talk of the Town'. We...
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Episode 2: Brexit About Town
Episode 2 of About Town LDN. In this episode, it's just Jay and Kneemah in the studio, covering the current drawn-out British Political rollercoaster - Brexit. We cover the general goings on of the Brexit saga, for Brits and Non-Brits a like. We share the basics from British Politics, The Brexit...
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Episode 1: Law About Town
Welcome to the Season 1: Episode 1 of About Town LDN. In our first episode of the season, we have Mandy Groves with us, a Trainee Solicitor by day, a violinist by night. We cover the effects of austerity on the UK social & legal climate, our shared enjoyment of West End plays, early 2000’s music...
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About Town Introduction
We're BACKK! Happy New Year to all our listeners. It's Jay and Kneeemah from Brown About Town LDN, with our new podcast name About Town LDN. We'll be bringing the similar creativity but with a twist and can't wait for you guys to continue with us on our journey. Stay tuned for our new episode...
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Episode 33: Your Poverty Makes You So Interesting To Me Ft. Crazy Rich Asians
Welcome to the Season 1 Finale of Brown About Town LDN. On this weeks episode the ladies decide what's more import Bras or socks Brown About Town they talk about Crazy Rich Asains, thinking too much about other people and the power of social media, Jay shares her review of Recovery by Russel…
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Episode 32: We Beg You Don't Dance Theresa Ft. Serena Williams
In Brown About Town... Jay share’s her experience of moving house in London. Kneemah & Stacey review the BlackKKKlansman and Stacey review Ethiopian food. In Snap, Crackle and Pop Culture... The ladies rant about the way Serena Williams was treated by THAT umpire and Stacey talks us through the...
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Episode 31: I Laugh In The Face Of Adversity Ft. Insecure
Welcome to Brown About Town LDN! In Brown About Town... Jay shares her experience of getting her first tattoo and also chats about her great experience of going to a sewing class at Fashion Box. Kneemah and Jay talk about musicals after attending the Sound of Music Singalong at Prince Charles...
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Episode 30: Wheel Of Segments Ft. Our Event
Welcome to episode 30 of Brown About Town LDN! We’re back from our summer break and we’re getting deep at the beginning of this months episodes, discussing our event with the WrkWrkWrk collective about creating solidarity between minority groups. We talk about how we could be missing important...
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Episode 29: Gareth Southgate Could Get It Ft. Trump Protests
Welcome to Brown About Town... In Brown About Town the Ladies talk about their experience of the Trump Protest. Stacey talks about Museum of Comedy and a show by Tom Stade and the Print Tearing It up Exhibit at Somerset House. Stacey and Jay talk about their love for The Incredibles 2. We’re…
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Episode 28: That's A Lot Of Shame To Put Onto A Brown Family Ft. Beyonce
The ladies discuss marriage or no marriage in this weeks would you rather. Kneemah talks about seeing Queen B & Jay Z. Jay talks about a recent event she went to exploring inequality in higher education by Remi Joseph-Salisbury and the nonsense of calling the police on random black people, Africa...
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Episode 27: Let's Consult Jaden Smith Ft. Barcelona
On this episode we talk about Wanna Be Live a great informative event hosted by Imriel Morgan (host of the Wanna Be Podcast) and Prisca Moyesa (Founder of Moyesa & Co Marketing Agency). Get your tickets for the SOLive event, July 14th, 2018, now! https://www.shoutoutnetwork.co.uk/solivefestival…
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Episode 26: Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Takes Your Turkey Twizzlers Ft. Musicals
Welcome to Brown About Town LDN. This week’s would you rather is Beyonce verses Trump themed. The Ladies review two musicals the amazing Hamilton and the hot mess that is Book Of Mormon. In Snap Crackle and Pop... The Ladies talk about the goings on in Palestine and some informative events on the...
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Episode 25: Is Stop And Search Meant To Be Random?! Ft. Akala Facts
Welcome to Brown About Town’s 25th episode!!! Woot woot! Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE and of course SHARE! ;) This weeks Would You Rather is Internet themed. In Brown About Town the ladies discuss their jam packed schedule highlights including Comedy AM, A Night With... hosted by Black...
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Episode 24: Early 2000's RnB Lied To Us Ft. Croatia
This week the ladies start with the important stuff "Make Up or no Make Up?” Stacey talks about cost effective Croatian travels (15 euros for 3 people?!) shouting out the Viator Travel App and the Game of Thrones tour. Jay talks homemade beauty products and recommends Midas Touch workshops,...
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Episode 23: I'm Not Thinking Socially Or Economically But Vaginally Ft. Cardi B
The ladies decide when a good time for motherhood is. Jay reviews a play Misty by Arinze Kene an interesting look at black art and London living. Kneemah schools us on Cambridge Analytica, fuelling the concerns that our phones are listening to us and was one of the inspirations behind Jays social...
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Episode 22: Botox, Gym, Yoga, Dominos, Lipo Ft. Intersectional Feminism
In Brown About Town we talk about Southbank Centre’s In Conversation with Reni Eddo-Lodge & Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, intersectional feminism. Connecting to cultures through literature and the Jhalak prize. Visiting Chin Chin Labs in Camden and experiencing a London Ice-hockey game. In Snap…
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Episode 21: I'd Rather Do That Than Piss On A Train Ft. #OscarsSoWhite
The ladies decide between language and music in this weeks would you rather. Kneemah attended an event by the sisters table and talks about the great food and vibes, Stacey discusses her journey to Brussels In Snap Crackle and Pop, they shout out Idris Elba's new show “In The Long Run”, the…
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Allow Us To Reintroduce Ourselves
Allow Us To Reintroduce Ourselves by About Town LDN
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Episode 20: Kylie Did Not Take Down Snapchat Ft. Snapchat
In this weeks episode we talk about Kneemah's denied blood donation attempt and the nonsense surrounding it. Stacey talks about her experience of being pampered at Mac. Kneemah gives us the low down on stock markets, snapchat and Kylie Jenner. Got questions, comments, and/or stories you want to...
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Episode 19: When Fox News Has Your Back You Need To Check Your Morals Ft. Handmaid's Tale
In this weeks episodes the we talk about knife crime in London. The discussions include under reporting in the press, the impact of police cuts and how young minority men are caught up. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/nov/29/the-guardian-view-on-knife-crime-getting-the-facts In…
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Episode 18: Wakanda Foolishness Is This? Ft. Black Panther
For this week’s episode the ladies talk about Black Panther, love for Nike with their accurate representation of young London. They also discuss an email the received about Gentrification asking can it ever be bottom up? Jay rants about the struggles of getting Hamilton Tickets. Got questions,...
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Episode 17: Mother Africa. Do You Even Know Her? Ft. Theatre
In Would You Rather the ladies decide what’s better British or American TV. In Brown About Town they talk about their trips to the Science museum for the Illuminating India exhibition and The Museum of London for the gift shop. Getting cultured this week the girls saw three plays John, a new play...
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Episode 16: Heavy Flow And A Wide Set Vagina Ft. Periods
Would You Rather addresses the Conservative vs Labour debate. In Brown About Town, Jay talks about life as an part of a TV audience, having been to see the filming of Britain's Got Talent and The Mash Report (UKs version of The Daily Show) for free at www.applausestore.com. Stacey talks about her...
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Episode 15: The One Where They Pound Yam for Anthony Joshua Ft. Blood Donations
For this weeks Would You Rather, the ladies decide where they stand on the boys vs girls debate. Jay and Stacey, reassure Kneemah by breaking down the blood donation process before her impending appointment. In Brown About Town they discuss their travel, comparing international fast food chains…
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Episode 14: Less of a Job Hunt More of a Job Hunger Games Ft. Aziz
May the (job hunting) odds be ever in your favour. In Brown About Town: The girls discuss being minorities in the work place, and the rough terrain of job hunting in London, MLK Day, American travels, southern dark tourism. Snap Crackle & Pop: Aziz Ansari’s sexual misconduct, The House of West...
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Episode 13: Roti Queens Ft. Hair
This episode is best served with a delicious meal from @rotikinguk 😉 (get you some, you’ll thank us for it). In Brown About Town We talk about the Harry Potter exhibition at the British Library, seeing @jeffgarlin live In London, stocking up on books for the new year w/@versobooks. Hair care…
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Episode 12: New Year... New Number Who Dis? Ft. Gentrification
2018 is in full swing and the girls have plenty to talk about. In Brown About Town: The girls share what they for up to over the holidays, New Years resolutions, and driving. In Snap, Crackle & Pop: We discuss Alabama voting Doug Jones. The Microwave Cement Incident. Celebrity Big Brother UK &...
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Episode 11: Are Lefties Too Stush? Ft. NYE
This episode In Brown About Town: The girls share their plans to bring in 2018 and how they’ve brought in past New Years. Rethinking Solidarity event hosted by Consented Magazine ( https://www.consented.co.uk/ ) in collaboration with Empty Cages Collective, and other intersectional grassroots...
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Episode 10: No NHS but Mince Pies Ft. Meghan Markle
This episode the girls talk Christmas, mince pies, Mariah Carey suing her ex-fiancé, Meghan and Harrys Royal engagement, The MOBOs and Grammy Awards, Cardi B, can we have a woke Christmas? How does cash back work and how to deal with unwoke parents Brown About Town Segment: Christmas Ideas...
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Episode 9: Is Raceplaining A Word? Ft. Romania
This episode in Brown About Town... *Brown About Town* Segment: Jay Okay reviews her visit to Romania. We talk of the @weareSuperwoman_ 2017 conference. In *Snap Crackle and Pop* the girls dig into the controversy behind Jordan Peele’s Get Out being nominated as a Comedy, Amir Khan going on I’m A...
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Episode 8: Fight Or Flight Ft. Terrorism
On this week's episode the ladies talk about their experience being caught up in a mass panic and the way they deal the fear of terrorism while living in London. They also discuss some of their favourite comedians and the "immigrant vs expat" debate... Got questions, comments, and/or stories you...
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Episode 7: Badman Like Shirley Ft. Eastenders
This episode you'll get a sneak peek at our ghost writer alter egos at play. We discuss Stormzy's humility. EastEnders being the bed rock of London culture, Black History in London, as well as highlighting our experiences of traveling and living in other countries as minorities (the minor...
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Episode 6: Stuff You Ft. Board Games
We talk game shows and board game related family drama. The season is well upon us with festive cooking preparations. We also discuss minority blood donation, Gary Younge's 'White, Angry & American' documentary and predatory Hollywood. Brown About Town Segment: NHS Blood Services ISSA Thread…
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Episode 5: Sexism In The City Ft. Appropriation
This episode the girls discuss the different forms of sexism in entertainment and politics, as well as The Telegraphs jab on Cambridge's effort to diversify academia. While also drawing the line between appropriation and appreciation. Brown About Town Segment: Magic Lantern Festival Tickets...
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Episode 4: Halal That!
The girls talk bleaching/colourism, and continue to call out societies bullshit on diversity. Got questions, comments, and/or stories you want to share? Send them to us at: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/brownabouttown.ldn IG: www.instagram.com/brownabouttown.ldn Twitter:...
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Episode 3: Cuses and Buses
Listen up for reviews about whats been happening around London town. We discuss our pet peeves and the usual things! Brown About Town Segment: Prince Charles Cinema Membership https://princecharlescinema.com/PrinceCharlesCinema.dll/Page?p=1 Lowkey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aal79nUvsqk...
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Episode 2: Inspiration and Eyebrows
Bish bash bosh, its episode 2. Listen up for reviews about whats been happening around London town. We discuss our pet peeves and the usual things! Got questions, comments, and/or stories you want to share? Send them to us at: [email protected] Facebook:...
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Brown About Town Episode 1.1
Jay Okay, Kneemah and Stacey bring you their first podcast. Do you like being ahead of the curve? Be that hipster who knew Brown About Town before everyone else and listen now!
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Brown About Town Ep. 1
Jay Okay, Kneemah and Stacey bring you their first podcast. Do you like being ahead of the curve? Be that hipster who knew Brown About Town before everyone else and listen now! Got questions, comments, and/or stories you want to share? Send them to us at: [email protected] Facebook:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Listed as one of '27 Podcasts You Need To Start Listening To In 2018' by Buzzfeed!London based podcast, hosted by Jay Okay and Kneemah, talking about everything from politics & pop culture to London living. Formerly Brown About Town LDN.Email: [email protected]
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Listed as one of '27 Podcasts You Need To Start Listening To In 2018' by Buzzfeed!London based podcast, hosted by Jay Okay and Kneemah, talking about everything from politics & pop culture to London living. Formerly Brown About Town LDN.Email: [email protected]
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