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Turning Lewks
by Darren Mew
A chat show coming from makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew. Each month they'll be sitting down to talk all things makeup, cosmetics and beauty, exploring and sharing our opinions on the latest trends, new in beauty, tips and tricks, as well as, sitting down with industry leaders to talk about their passions in this ever changing and growing industry. Basically this podcast is going to be your one stop shop for all things makeup as well as finding out more about some incredible people working in beauty.
Episodes
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Redefining Queer & Drag-Inspired Beauty with Joshua Longshaw
This month on Turning Lewks, we’re joined by Glow Up Series 7 star Joshua - Glow Up Series 7 contestant, drag queen extraordinaire, and a makeup artist with dreams as bold as his brushstrokes. We chat about his journey from drag as Lexi Blac to building a MUA career, the queer and drag-inspired...
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Alt-Glam, Attitude & It Girl Energy with Byron London
In this episode of Turning Lewks, we dive into the new wave of beauty with celebrity MUA Byron London, whose work on Julia Fox, Bimini, Self Esteem, and Jade Thirwall has helped define a rebellious aesthetic that’s anything but polished. Byron joins us to break down the 90s alt-inspired...
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Glow Up Series 7 Recap with Yshee Black
In this Turning Lewks bonus episode, we’re getting our glitter magnifying glasses out and diving deep into BBC’s Glow Up Series 7—and joining us for the ride is none other than the camp icon herself, Yshee Black. From standout transformations to the spiciest critiques, we’re breaking down the...
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When Artists Lead: MUA Power & Product Innovation with Grace Insole
In this episode of Turning Lewks, we’re joined by makeup artist Grace Insole to explore the growing influence of MUAs in shaping the beauty industry from the inside out. We unpack why having artists at the helm of brands—like Lisa Eldridge, Pat McGrath, and Hindash—is changing the game in product...
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Cosplay & Creativity: The Art of Character Makeup with Jessica Sebastiao
In this episode of Turning Lewks, we’re diving into the world of cosplay makeup with Jessica Sebastiao, semi-finalist from Glow Up Series 6 and a master of character transformations. From bringing animated icons to life to perfecting long-wear techniques for comic cons, Jessica shares how cosplay...
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Runway to Drag Way: FW25 Beauty Trends & UK Drag with Miss Dylan
This month on Turning Lewks, I’m joined by the fabulous Drag Queen, Miss Dylan, to break down the biggest makeup trends from A/W 25 Fashion Month. We’re spilling all the tea on our favorite runway looks, the trends we think will take over, and how high fashion influences drag artistry. Plus…
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Painting the Town Proud: Makeup, Drag, and Queer Self-Discovery with Joey Fafia
This LGBT+ History Month, we’re celebrating queer expression through the power of makeup! I’m joined by the fabulous Joey Fafia to talk about exploring makeup in queer nightlife, how it aids in self-discovery, and the drag icons that inspire us. Get ready for an inspiring, glam-filled…
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Makeup trends for 2025
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew, in episode EIGHTEEN of Turning Lewks! This month they talk all about the makeup and beauty trends popping up for 2025. Let us know in the comments what your excited about most in beauty for 2025! Make sure to follow the podcast on: Instagram -...
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Controversial makeup opinions with Hautemess Tom
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode SEVENTEEN of Turning Lewks! This month they are joined by Hautemess Tom! Together they talk about their unpopular and controversial makeup opinion on MUA makeup brands, clean beauty and makeup pricing. Make sure to follow the podcast on:...
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The best makeup lewks from Fashion Month SS25 discussed with MUA Natalia Conde-Flores
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode sixteen of Turning Lewks! This month they are joined by makeup artist, Natalia Conde-Flores! Together they talk over the makeup trends and favourite lewks coming from London, New York, Paris and Milan Fashion weeks, as well as so much…
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Darren and Tom drag the entire makeup industry for 30 mins
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode FIFTEEN of Turning Lewks! This month they are joined by Hautemess Tom! Together they talk about their unpopular and controversial makeup opinion on content creators, makeup brands and the only beauty community. Make sure to follow the...
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Keeping up with trends and staying true to yourself as a beauty influencer with Nancè Chel
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode FOURTEEN of Turning Lewks! This month they are joined by Nancè Chel! They talk about what it's like being a content creator in the 2020s, finding your vibe on instagram, tiktok and snapchat, and finding your voice as a POC content creator....
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Part 2 | Hitting the London drag scene to BBC 3's Glow Up and beyond with James Mac
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode thirteen of Turning Lewks! This month they are joined by James Mac - again! They talk about their time on the London drag scene, getting to the finale of BBC's MUA competition show Glow Up and what's in-store for their future. This is the...
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Part 1 | Navigating an MUA career and Thriving with Tourette Syndrome with James Mac
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode twelve of Turning Lewks! This month they are joined by James Mac! They talk about growing up in ireland and their secret love of makeup, having their very own gallery exhibition and life as an MUA with Tourette Syndrome. This is the first...
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Beauty News | Is Selena Gomez selling Rare Beauty? And more
In our first solo episode of beauty news, we chat through some of the biggest and most shocking stories to come out over the past few weeks: Age restrictions on skincare, Makeup price freezes, Selena Gomez selling Rare Beauty, New Sephora UK stores, Glow Up UK is BACK! Listen now to keep up to…
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No such thing as too much blush with MUA Joseph Tiernan
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode eleven of Turning Lewks! This month they are joined by Joseph Tiernan! They talk about working in makeup retail, their love for blush, how Cheryl Cole was a makeup inspiration and so much more! Make sure to follow the podcast on: Instagram…
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Facing your prosthetic fears with BBC's Glow Up finalist Axel Brown
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode ten of Turning Lewks! This month they are joined by Axel Brown, finalist of season 5 of BBC Three's Glow Up! They talk about their time on the show, their love for prosthetics, drag and so much more! Make sure to follow the podcast on:...
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Makeup as activism with Gender Swap founder Santi S
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode nine of Turning Lewks! This month they are joined by Santi S who is the founder of Gender Swap, a trans style outreach organisation, where they talk about their time at Mac cosmetics, makeup as a form of activism and their newly found drag...
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The future of makeup with Darren Mew
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode eight of Turning Lewks! This month they sit down and talk all about the future of makeup, trends for 2024 and what they want to leave in 2023! Make sure to follow the podcast on: Instagram - @TurningLewksPod TikTok - @TurningLewksPod
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What its like to be a beauty content creator with Hautemess Tom
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode seven of Turning Lewks! This month they sit down with beauty content creator Hautemess Tom (they/them). This month they talk all things from what its like getting PR, growing your content channels and the change in the online beauty space...
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Behind the scenes of the makeup world with MUA Grace Insole
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode six of Turning Lewks! This month they sit down with makeup artist Grace Insole (She/Her). This month they talk all things from finding the ingredients that go into your makeup, makeup artists brands and what its like working for some of…
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Reality TV, Makeup for on screen and stress with BBC's Glow UP star On-May Yeung
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode five of Turning Lewks! This month they sit down with makeup artist and BBC's Glow Up season 5 contestant, On-May Yeung. This month they talk all things from competing on a reality TV show, being a self taught makeup artist and so much…
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Feeling fabulous in your makeup style with Triple Minor
Join makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode four of Turning Lewks! This month they sit down with fashion icon and beauty influencer, Triple Minor. This month they talk all things from finding your fabulous, your sense of self with makeup and what its like seeing yourself on TV! Make...
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Bonus episode | Summer Makeup Trends
Join Darren in this short BONUS episode as they chat through some of the summer 2023 makeup trends, exploring industry and social media trends to figure out what makeup is "in" right now. Make sure to follow the podcast on: Instagram - @TurningLewksPod TikTok - @TurningLewksPod
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Makeup, beauty, glam and where they all meet with Patti Baston
Join makeup artist, Ed Mellor (he/they), and makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in episode three of Turning Lewks! This week they sit down with business owner and makeup artist, Patti Baston. This month they talk all things from hiding makeup under the bed, being chased down the street…
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Self expression through the power of makeup with Glow Up Ireland winner Glen Edward
Join makeup artist, Ed Mellor (he/they), and makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in the second episode of Turning Lewks! This week they sit down with the WINNER of the first ever season of Glow Up Ireland, Glen Edward, to talk about their makeup journey, how they find a sense of self…
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Episode one | Why we LOVE makeup
Join makeup artist, Ed Mellor (he/they), and makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew (they/she), in the first episode of Turning Lewks! This week they sit down together and talk about all things makeup: from how they fell in love with cosmetics, their favourite makeup artists and so much more. They even…
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Turning Lewks Trailer
Turning Lewks is a brand new podcast chat show coming from pro makeup artists, Ed Mellor, and makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew. Each month they'll be sitting down to talk all things makeup, cosmetics and beauty, exploring and sharing our opinions on the latest trends, new in beauty, tips and tricks,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A chat show coming from makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew. Each month they'll be sitting down to talk all things makeup, cosmetics and beauty, exploring and sharing our opinions on the latest trends, new in beauty, tips and tricks, as well as, sitting down with industry leaders to talk about their passions in this ever changing and growing industry. Basically this podcast is going to be your one stop shop for all things makeup as well as finding out more about some incredible people working in beauty.
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A chat show coming from makeup enthusiast, Darren Mew. Each month they'll be sitting down to talk all things makeup, cosmetics and beauty, exploring and sharing our opinions on the latest trends, new in beauty, tips and tricks, as well as, sitting down with industry leaders to talk about their...
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Turning Lewks is created and hosted by Darren Mew.
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