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Should I Delete That?
by Alex Light & Em Clarkson
In Should I Delete That?, Alex Light and Em Clarkson want to explore the nuance that is often left out of the polarising conversations that take place on social media. Join them as they dive deep into the grey area, talk to experts, tackle shame and have a laugh along the way… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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OUR BEST BITS - PART THREE: Our mums, Laura Bates, Lily Phillips and more…
We’re celebrating Should I Delete That by sharing with you some of our best bits and favourite moments from the past four years - we’ve had so many incredible guests join us on the podcast, and we hope you loved them as much as we did! IN THIS EPISODE: Al’s Mum (May 2024) Liv Thorne (August 2025)...
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OUR BEST BITS - PART TWO: Just Us
It’s time to lean into our chaotic side - today, we’re bringing you some of the best bits of our Just Us episodes (formerly known as Is It Just Me) Sit back, relax and enjoy our chaos - and also remember some of the huge life moments we’ve lived through together during the podcast. Our entire...
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OUR BEST BITS - PART ONE: Jameela Jamil, Jacqueline Hurst, our husbands and more…
We’re celebrating Should I Delete That by sharing with you some of our best bits and favourite moments from the past four years - we’ve had so many incredible guests join us on the podcast, and we hope you enjoy these conversations as much as we did! IN THIS EPISODE: Our first ever episode...
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The end of Should I Delete That
This is the last episode of Should I Delete That. We’re so sorry - and we’re really, really sad. As we approach the four year anniversary of the podcast, we have decided mutually that after having the most incredible time making this podcast with each other - now is the right time to stop. We…
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How sex on screen really works - with the intimacy coordinator behind Normal People, Sex Education and I May Destroy You
Let’s talk about sex… Today, we’re speaking to Ita O’Brien - the intimacy coordinator behind the intimate scenes in Normal People, I May Destroy You, Bridgerton, It’s a Sin, Sex Education and more… After training as an actor, dancer and movement coach - Ita created the ‘Intimacy On Set…
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Just Us: Overthinking, Christmas enthusiasm and finding the joy in small things
Guys!!! The goose is getting fat - according to Al... Today we discuss fully getting into the Christmas spirit - and the morality and mythology of elf on the shelf! Em tells us about her passion for Super Bass, Faye reveals the secret hiding in her notes app and we present the defence for...
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“We take the bins out naked” - with naturist Helen Berriman
How comfortable are you with nudity? Today, we’re speaking to Helen Berriman - who has been a naturist for the last four years - after reluctantly being introduced to it by her husband. Helen explained the difference between naturism and nudism, she ran through all the practicalities with us and...
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Just Us: Alex goes fist deep, overexposing ourselves and The Great Bedsheet Debate
Welcome back to another Just Us - in this week’s episode the SIDT Team has been bitterly divided by the ‘how often should you clean your bedsheets?’ debate… we also reveal that Alex is in fact *fussy* - and Em’s once again feeling overexposed… Do you have any whacky suggestions about how Al can...
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Jameela Jamil on "The Ozempic Olympics", being unapologetically outspoken and unafraid to be disliked
You asked - so we answered… Jameela Jamil is back on the podcast. Jameela is an actor and activist - she’s unapologetic and she’s not afraid of being disliked. There are very few people in Hollywood who speak out so openly, loudly and passionately about social justice, so we spoke to Jameela…
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Just Us: Em in parliament, the stiff hug and 7 million downloads!
In a week marred by awkward greetings - we find out what happened when Em went to parliament and Alex reveals Tommy’s new passion. Meanwhile - Em’s deeply engrossed in her knitting project and Al has a dark TikTok to share with us. It's also time to celebrate a HUGE milestone - as we’ve reached 7...
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Emma Barnett will not be underestimated
Emma Barnett is a broadcaster, journalist and author who we admire hugely. She is one of the BBC’s most high-profile journalists who is currently part of the presenting team on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme - as well as previously hosting Women’s Hour and Newsnight. Alongside her incredible...
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Just Us: Dave got arrested, a spiritual awakening and the £300 journal
Em’s back from Costa Rica! She’s come home with an entirely new perspective and a passion for journaling (she may or may not have found herself) Meanwhile - Dave’s had a brush with the law in M&S and Al has been deeply, deeply humbled in the garden centre! Are you capable of journaling without...
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Is this a friendship break up? with Michelle Elman
Today, we’re continuing our exploration of friendship with the brilliant Michelle Elman. We spoke to Michelle about how friendship is not taken seriously - and female friendships in particular are trivialised. Michelle gave us practical advice on how to operate in a world where the odds feel...
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Just Us: Squeeze the period, backhanded compliments and an existential spiral
We’re back with another Just Us and today we’re unpacking the pure, unadulterated embarrassment of the clear bag - and Al has a new obsession fresh out of 2017! Meanwhile - we’ve discovered that Boy Alex may have some things to learn about the mechanics of periods and Em has been on a spiral…
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We went to therapy for our friendship
We’re often given advice about how we should nurture our romantic relationships - but sometimes we can leave our friendships by the wayside… We spoke to Natasha Silverman - a relationship therapist - about how to maintain and nurture our friendships as we navigate our way through adulthood. And…
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Just Us: Embarrassing allergies, penis pavlova and an IVF update
Al has about 50 bads today - where do you want to start?! Today, we’re discussing what it feels like to be embarrassed ALL THE TIME and Em’s got a very specific question about male genitalia… Al also gives us an update on her IVF journey, and why it's presenting new challenges this time round. If...
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“You’re not even allowed to think for yourself” - surviving a ‘cult’… with Rachael Reign
Rachael Reign was 13 years old when she joined what she thought was a youth group… the next eight years of her life were dedicated to an organisation that she describes as a 'cult'. We spoke to Rachael about her experience in the UCKG - a church with over 30 locations in the UK that has been...
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Just Us: The brilliance of Lily Allen, Nelly Furtado’s retirement and Al’s melancholy playlist
We’ve had a busy week being completely and utterly obsessed with Lily Allen’s new album - West End Girl - and we mean TRULY OBSESSED. We unpack Lily’s radical honesty on the album which narrates the breakdown of her marriage. We dive into her cultural trailblazer status - and just how brave she…
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It's not just about dads - paternity leave is political
The UK has the worst paternity leave offering in Europe and the wider implication of this affects everyone, whether you have kids or not. Today we spoke to Alex Lloyd-Hunter from The Dad Shift and Rebecca Horne from Pregnant Then Screwed about their joint campaign ‘UK Paternity Leave is a Mother...
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Just Us: Our intense friendship, momentary spirals and why we’ll get arrested…
Another day, another day not being mysterious… On today’s Just Us - Em’s found a silly online quiz for us to play. We discuss how academic success is not a indicator of intelligence, and we find out that Al has an affinity with a certain ubiquitous bird… Btw - if you’re like Al and are counting...
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Are you really ‘fine’? Estelle Bingham on healing your inner child
How are you… really? Do you say ‘I’m fine’ - when you’re not? This week we’re joined by holistic therapist and fourth-generation psychic, Estelle Bingham, who believes that ‘fine’ might just be a cover story. From the very beginning, we went deep… talking about trusting the universe, finding more...
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Just Us: Taylor Swift, Victoria Beckham and the suffering of being a woman
In the time since we last recorded a Just Us - Taylor Swift has released a new album. So today, our resident semi-swiftie (Em) guides our non-swiftie (Al) through The Life of a Showgirl and we discuss the noise and critique surrounding the album. Victoria Beckham has also released a Netflix...
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Comedy, autism, and the power of being different... with George Lewis
You might know George Lewis for his hilarious parenting sketches - the chaos, the tantrums, and our collective Bluey obsession... but lately he has been opening up about something much more personal. George has three children - his eldest has an autism diagnosis, and his younger two are currently...
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Just Us: Unsolicited parenting opinions, frightening US politics and cautionary hooliganism
Today we find out that Em’s cycling era might be over… we know you’re all as hooked on this new passion as Alex! We get a small insight into Alex’s clubbing days and we also discuss the internet’s entitlement to give unsolicited parenting advice. We also discuss Donald Trump’s comments about…
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“I brace myself for sexism, misogyny and racism” - Eni Aluko on being a female football pundit
We have a Lioness in the studio! Today - we’re joined by Eni Aluko. Eni is a broadcaster, football executive and former professional football player who has represented England on the world stage and at the Olympics. She’s also a qualified lawyer - there’s nothing this woman can’t do. Since...
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Just Us: Accidental nudity, Emma Watson and the cult of matcha
Hello, hello, hello! This week we’ve got two surprisingly similar awkwards… apologies to anyone who has been in the vicinity of either Em or Alex’s windows over the last week. We also discuss JK Rowling’s comments following Emma Watson’s appearance on Jay Shetty’s podcast. Do the Harry Potter...
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One false allegation destroyed my career... with Jess Thorpe
Jess was an NHS nurse working on a mental health ward when a false accusation was made against her, which led into a spiral of bureaucracy that ended her nursing career and changed her life forever… Although Jess very rarely does interviews - her story was highly publicised in the UK press, so we...
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Just Us: WhatsApp overwhelm, kids on planes and bringing more joy into our lives…
Yassou! Al’s back from Cyprus and she’s had a digital detox… but meanwhile Em has 1622 unread WhatsApp messages on her phone. We try to find a way to streamline our personal and work lives - surely we’re not the only people who are completely overwhelmed by our phones? We also discuss our...
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How to get over a breakup… with Toni Tone
It’s time for a conversation with the internet’s big sister… the writer, speaker and content creator Toni Tone. We spoke to Toni about the complexities of modern relationships and heartbreak. Are all relationships transactional? Why do we seem to be shifting towards traditional values in...
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Just Us: Inappropriate estate agents, cycling and the ultimate mug competition
This week - we have a much-needed dose of nonsense for you. We’re actually a little bit giddy. Em shares the story of a bizarre encounter with an estate agent and Al has found a new so-called ‘life hack’ to help you keep your house tidy. We also bring you the long awaited Should I Delete That Mug...
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“When I lost my hair, I lost my identity” - England Rugby player Heather Fisher on overcoming alopecia and a life changing injury
Today’s episode is all about finding your purpose and redefining your identity. Heather Fisher - aka Fish - is a retired England rugby player. She was part of two Women’s Rugby World Cup teams, she represented Team GB at the 2016 Rio Olympics and if that’s not enough she also represented Team GB…
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Just Us: The rise of Reform and GLP-1s - our honest thoughts
Over the past couple of weeks - we’ve found ourselves in some very noisy places online. So, we’re using today to share some of out thoughts and reflecting on what they mean for society as a whole... First up - we’re talking about Reform and why Em has decided to start speaking about politics...
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Dopamine, phone addictions and how our brains work - with neuroscientist TJ Power
Do you find it impossible to stop scrolling? Do you struggle to get motivation? Do you need to listen to a podcast to fall asleep? Today’s guest is here to help you re-balance your brain chemistry... TJ Power is a neuroscientist and founder of The DOSE Lab - who has made it his mission to explain...
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Just Us: Are we sorry for platforming Lily Phillips?
Today, we’re reflecting on this week's episode in which we interviewed OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips, who is best known for sleeping with 101 men in a day. The episode had a huge response - so we’ve decided to take some time today to address some of the comments we received when it was released…
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OnlyFans star Lily Phillips: 'There’s only so many men you can f*** in a day'
JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH THIS WEEK ON WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets. This is a conversation that we’ve wanted to have for a LONG time - we’re speaking to OnlyFans star Lily Phillips. Lily is an adult performer and OnlyFans...
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Just Us: The stag do dildo, deadly animals and why we should be honest about motherhood…
OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH IS NEXT WEEK. JOIN US ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets. In today’s episode - we weigh up the fact that the way that we speak about giving birth and motherhood *may* influence your guys’ decisions to have babies… and why...
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What 90s TV did to my body image… Katy Hill on her experience as a Blue Peter presenter
JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Today, we’re speaking to a TV icon - Katy Hill. At just 24, she landed her dream job as the 22nd presenter of Blue Peter. Katy had dreamed of being a Blue Peter presenter...
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Just Us: “How I lost 10 pounds” - is toxic diet culture back for good?
It feels like the online conversation about weight loss has shifted - in a huge way. In this episode we discuss why and how big creators are suddenly talking openly about weight loss - and the effect that it’s having on us. On 3rd September in Edinburgh - we’ll be continuing this discussion live…
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Boomers vs Millennials vs Gen Z? Ann Russell proves we’re not so different
JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets. How do you get a stain out of your favourite top? Why should you add a bayleaf to your pasta sauce? And why should you learn to darn a sock? One woman knows all the answers…
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Just Us: Free will, mole mapping and the drawer full of teeth
JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Put your seatbelts on because we’re about to take you on a ride - this is one of our most unhinged episodes ever. We’ve had a very awkward week with incidents in the DMs,...
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Ozempic, egg freezing and the fertility timeline: your questions answered
JOIN US LIVE IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER - Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Today - we’re discussing a topic that’s deeply personal, sometimes overwhelming and often very difficult to talk about: fertility. We are joined by an incredible guest - Mr Ali Al Chami…
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Just Us: The Skims face wrap, impossible beauty standards and perimenopause
JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDINBURGH ON 3RD SEPTEMBER! Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Before we start: some important context about today’s episode - Em recorded while wearing Kris Jenner style sunglasses because she has a migraine. So please keep that image…
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I bought sperm on the internet - now I’m finally a mum … with Liv Thorne
When Liv reached her mid-thirties as a single woman, she made a decision that would change her life: to have a child on her own. In this episode, she talks to us about navigating fertility clinics, buying sperm from Denmark, and the emotional rollercoaster of choosing solo parenthood. Liv shares...
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Just Us: Wedding regrets, vanity and social media validation
Hello! On this week’s Just Us - we’re continuing a discussion we’ve been having over the last couple of weeks - wedding weight loss. We hear from two of our listeners who wanted to give their perspective on the conversation - we discuss wedding regrets, why it’s okay to not feel positive all the...
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Rugby made me love my body… with Wales International Rugby Union player Gwen Crabb
It’s a massive year for women’s rugby - so today we’ve teamed up with the Rugby World Cup 2025 - to speak to Wales International Rugby Union player Gwen Crabb! With the Rugby World Cup 2025 fast approaching, Gwen spoke to us about the barriers young women face in sport, how she overcame them to...
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Just Us: The euphoria of women’s football and Al’s slip ’n slide nightmare
We are back in the studio after an unintentional recording hiatus and we are ENERGISED today… mainly because we’re buoyed by the joy of watching the Lionesses reach the finals of the Euros. We discuss how much we’re loving seeing women’s sport soar at the moment - and how exciting this tournament...
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Sex, orgasms and libido: your questions answered by a sexologist
This week on Should I Delete That, we’re talking about sex. Our guest is Catriona Boffard: clinical psychosexologist, psychotherapist and globally recognised expert on sex and relationships. She’s here to help us understand the real reasons why so many of us often struggle with intimacy - and she...
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Just Us: Wedding weight loss pressure and the parent-childfree ’divide’
Today, we’re diving into the inbox… look at us adding some structure to the occasion! There’s an email about wedding weight loss pressure and how to handle it when people positively reinforce drastic weight loss. We also go into detail about how difficult it is to maintain friendships when some…
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Daisy from Below Deck: “I don’t chase airtime - but some cast members do”
We have a reality TV legend on board today - Daisy Kelliher, the Chief Stewardess from Below Deck Sailing Yacht. We all fell in love with Daisy on the show - she’s funny, incredibly capable and she always tells it like it is, whether she’s juggling demanding charter guests or dealing with...
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Just Us: Rage bait bots, heatwave influencing and the ham sandwich incident
It’s one of those episodes where we *literally* just chat shit the entire time… who’s ready?! In today's Just Us we cover everything from early 00s reality TV, making our Sims WooHoo, the joys of snacking on cheese, Al’s heatwave superstar influencer status and the frequent misuse of vocabulary....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In Should I Delete That?, Alex Light and Em Clarkson want to explore the nuance that is often left out of the polarising conversations that take place on social media. Join them as they dive deep into the grey area, talk to experts, tackle shame and have a laugh along the way…
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Alex Light & Em Clarkson
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In Should I Delete That?, Alex Light and Em Clarkson want to explore the nuance that is often left out of the polarising conversations that take place on social media. Join them as they dive deep into the grey area, talk to experts, tackle shame and have a laugh along the way… Hosted on Acast. See...
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