Very Loose Women
by Leonore Schick and Soila Apparicio
Award-winning podcast about making private conversations public. Often with special guests; artists, academics, activists, comedians, journalists, and friends. Presented by Leonore Schick and Soila Apparicio. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
Episodes
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14 Years of Very Loose Women
Very Loose Women started on student radio in 2006. In 2013 it started on Resonance and has since had a growing number of participant producers and has experimented with format too. The original 4 presenters, as well as three of the current producers, share their thoughts on what the show is and…
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Coronadiary: Still Ill
Monique Jackson speaks about Covid-19, its after effects and making a comic about her experience on Instagram @_coronadiary. Interview and edit by Leo Schick, music and sound effects by Leo and from zapsplat.com. Cover illustration by Monique Jackson from @_coronadiary on Instagram. Follow us on...
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In The Time of Foxes, with Jo Lennan
Leo speaks to author Jo Lennan about her book In The Time of Foxes, a collection of short stories. Anna Rose and Esther share what survival means to them. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
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Anti-Psychiatry, with Danielle King
Nicki talks to trainee clinical psychologist Danielle King about the anti-psychiatry movement, her doctorate and her work in the NHS. Content warning: Mention of self-harm and suicide Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen. Some links to find out…
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Crushes
Soila is joined by Leo, Anna Rose, and Aaliyah to talk all about the crushes they've had, currently have, could have had, and shouldn't have. This episode was produced and edited by Soila Apparicio. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
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Am I The Arsehole?
A couple reads two stories from the Am I The Arsehole thread on Reddit and Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
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What We're Listening To... During Lockdown
Esther, Jyoti, Soila and Leo share what music they have been listening to, and making, during the peak of the lockdown in the UK. This episode was edited by Leonore Schick Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
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A Common Experience of Not the Common Flu
Anna Rose hears from friends who suspect they've had Covid-19 about their common experiences of not the common flu. For more from one of our special contributors see Rebecca's Honest Blog. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
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Covid19 Mutual Aid
Mutual aid groups have sprung up across the country, but what actually is mutual aid, and what are the ideas behind it? In this episode, Nicki talks to people involved in mutual aid groups across London and tries to answer these questions. For more information and to find your local group visit...
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Meditation
Soila talks to friend Karolina about meditation, distance reiki, and spirituality. Karolina gives a five-minute guided meditation session, which is also available to listen to separately. For more information, visit kandrolina.com and follow on Instagram @kandrolinaspace. Follow us on Twitter...
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Virtually Naked: Life Drawing... During Lockdown
Esther talks to Miranda Reilly who co-founded 'Life Drawing Laid Bare' - a series of life drawing classes which focus on the interaction between artist and model. We discuss how she has transferred her classes online as a result of lockdown. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and…
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With Camilla Harding on Madwomxn in the Attic
Nicki talks to queer performer and artist Camilla ‘Milly’ Harding (they/she) about their show 'Madwomxn in the Attic', gender and health, creativity in the time of corona and much more. You can follow Milly and their work on Instagram and Twitter @ThisisMilly_H. Content warning: Discussion of...
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Finding Joy... During Lockdown
Esther, Leo and Beth invite their loved ones to share how and where they are finding the joy during pandemic lockdown measures. This episode was produced by Esther Cameron. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
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The English Collective of Prostitutes
Nicki and Leo speak to Nikki and Charlotte, campaigners from the English Collective of Prostitutes, a grassroots network of sex workers and supporters campaigning for decriminalisation and safety. Content warning: mention of sexual assault, rape and trafficking survivors. This episode was…
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Dressing Feminine
Mia, Leo, and Soila are in the studio (for the last time in a short while) talk about how they like to dress, femininity, and how they change what they wear for different environments. This episode was produced by Leonore Schick and Soila Apparicio. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram...
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Working From Home... During Lockdown
While physically-distancing and working from home, Anna Rose, Leo, Soila and Esther share their experiences of the changes to their normal routines. This episode was edited by Leonore Schick. Organ music also by Leo. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on...
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Memory
What choice do we have but to trust our memories? When prodded just a little, it’s easy to see how fragile the stories that we tell ourselves can be. Beth, Soila and Esther go digging for memories this week and discuss the role they have played in their lives. This episode was produced by Beth…
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All Aboard! At Termination Station? with Abortion Rights UK
Access to abortion varies widely internationally and even within the UK. Alisa and Lilly (and little Santino) join Leo and Soila to discuss their work with Abortion Rights UK, and Lilly's play: All Aboard! At Termination Station? This episode also includes a voice note from someone with a recent...
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Don't Look Back In Anger
Just frustrations on this one (not really), but Nicki, Leo, Jon, and Soila talk about what makes them angry, and how they try and deal with a sometimes dangerous emotion. This episode was produced by Soila. Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio,...
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Jodie Irvine's Gobby
Esther, Beth and Leo speak to writer and actor Jodie Irvine about play, Gobby. Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
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Moments: My First Piercing
In the latest of our 'moment' mini episodes, Soila, Esther, and Leo share the moment they got their first piercing. Some warning: descriptions of fainting and scars. Edited by Soila Apparicio. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
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Doing Networking Differently
Esther, Soila and Leo are joined by social entrepreneur, Neelam Keshwala, to discuss how to get change makers to inspire each other by creating spaces like her platform 'DON'T SLEEP ON US'. Instagram: @dontsleeponus_ Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Follow us on Twitter...
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Must Do, Must see
New Year's resolutions, closing exhibitions, the series everyone's hooked on, the recent slated film: Esther, Soila and Leo discuss how they cope with the social pressure to see and do things simply because... it's this time of year. Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Follow…
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Multidisciplinary Art, with Opia Collective
Niki, from the multidisciplinary theatre and art collective Opia, joins Nicki and Soila for the first episode of 2020 to talk about working across different performative art forms, and the collective's upcoming production, The Girl with Glitter in her Eye, at the Bunker theatre in London…
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The 2019 Show
It's the last episode of 2019, and Leo, Jon, and Soila reflect on their year and some of VLW's funniest moments. The producer for this episode was Soila Apparicio. Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on...
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How to Block and Unlock Creativity
What is creativity and how do we access it? Very Loose Women are joined by transdisciplinary artist, Cassie Layton, to discuss the different ways that we can discover and rediscover our own creativity. The producer for this episode was Esther Cameron. Audio engineering was done by Jon at…
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Being Creative
Anna Rose, Nicki and engineer Jon are joined in the studio by Emanouela Krasteva to talk about the expectations of being creative, turning ideas into reality and how you make a podcast episode, like this one! Soila Apparicio is the series producer. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram…
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Bitch on Heat, with Leah Shelton
Leo speaks to performer Leah Shelton about her show Bitch on Heat. For more information about her show, running from Thu 5 – Sat 14 Dec 2019 10.15pm, visit https://sohotheatre.com/shows/btch-on-heat/. Audio was done by Leonore Schick. Soila Apparicio is the series producer. Follow us on Twitter...
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LGBT stories in Lithuania: A filmmaker’s perspective
VLW speak to Elena Reimeryte, a Lithuanian documentary filmmaker whose work looks at LGBT stories and human rights. Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila Apparicio is the series producer. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
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What makes a good friend?
What makes a good friend? Mia and Beth join Leo and Soi to share what qualities they look for in a friend, how friendships grow and change over time, and how they've kept in touch with friends over long distances. This episode was produced by Mia. Audio engineering was done by Jon and Paddy at...
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Lessons from Freelancing
Three journalist-producer freelancers and one salaried care worker talk about work through the lens of the gig economy - highs and lows, what they like and hate, and tips for newbies. Written by Leo and Soila, with Nicki and Mia, engineered by Jon and Paddy at ResonanceFM. Follow us on Twitter...
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On Going Home
Is home where the heart is? Esther and Leo are joined by photographer and campaigner, Edi Whitehead (@probablyedith), to discuss the relationship we have with where we first started. We also hear all about Edi's project, 'Portraits of an Essex Girl' which showcases the stories of women and...
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Childhood Mischief
Have you ever been naughty? Nicki and Esther join Soila and Leo to share stories of their childhood misbehaving at home and at school. The producer for this episode was Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and co-produced by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek). Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance...
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Seasons
Do you prefer the spring air, hot girl summer, fashionable autumn, or winter snow? Nicki, Soila, Leo, and guest Martha discuss the seasons, how each makes them feel, and navigating changes in weather and climate. The producer for this episode was Nicki Carter and co-produced by Leonore Schick...
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Thoughts on AI
Bethany and Leo are joined by Mary, who has worked in Artificial Intelligence, to discuss their thoughts on the new and developing technology. This episode was produced by Bethany Madden (@bethanymadden). Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) is the...
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Words We Hate, with Jenan Younis
Comedian Jenan Younis joins Leo and Soila in the studio share her thoughts on things people say: stan, peng, my bad, awesome... Once introduced on stage as a 'comedian of colour,' Jenan started thinking more about the term. Leo gets riled up over vague language use in reporting and history…
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Skincare
Acne, eczema, and redness, the VLW suffer from it all. In this episode about skincare, Mia and Jon join Leo and Soila to talk about SPF, snail goo, and pimple popping. The producer for this episode was Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays). Audio engineering was done by Jon at Resonance 104.4fm. Soila is...
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Moments: Breaking my Brother's Arm
In the last "moment" of the summer, Soila tells Leo about the time she broke her brother's arm. They talk about guilt, memory, responsibility and, in Leo's case, chucking musical instrument at her sister's knee. Factual correction: the toy car was a "Little Tikes" car not a "Fisher Price" car....
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Defining Domesticity
Soila meets Lemon House Theatre's Samia and Jenny to talk about domestic life and how women conform to and hold up against the family life. Two plays contrast a typical Algerian kitchen with a flat share in East London, as a way of us asking the audience what is home, and how do we pick those...
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Moments: Leaving Therapy
In these Moments episodes, Soila and Leo sit down in Leo's living room to describe one thing in detail in under ten minutes. In this episode, Soila describes the moment she felt that she wanted to leave therapy, and her last session. Content warning: discussion of depression. Edited by Soila...
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Moments: Meeting my Partner
In these Moments episodes, Soila and Leo sit down in Leo's living room to describe one thing in detail in under ten minutes. In this episode, Leo describes how she met her partner. Content warning: around 6mins in, brief description of assault - a stranger kisses someone's neck. Edited by Leonore...
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Power Beyond Borders
Nicki and Soila bump into each other at an environment activism camp, Power Beyond Borders, and have a quick discussion about the link between protecting the planet against climate change and the hostile immigration environment. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on...
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Vulnerability and Humour
Mimi Morley joins Esther, Leo, Soila, Beth, Patrick, and Jon for the final show of the series to talk all about vulnerability in comedy and in other aspects of life. They talk senses of humour, bad dates, key skills, and navigating the L word. The producer for this episode was Esther Cameron.…
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Starting Out In Comedy
Esther invites friend and comedy coursemate Robyn Bowman on air. With Leo, they share stories about the highs and lows of starting out in the world of stand up, and some tips for newbies to the circuit. The producer for this episode was Esther Cameron and co-produced by Leonore Schick…
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Stranger Danger: Cars
We're always told not to get into a stranger’s car, but we often find ourselves doing just that as part of everyday life. Leo and Soila are joined by friend Bam to discuss the dangers and adventures they've dealt with. Please take precaution and always think about personal safety when entering a...
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Having Children
None of the Very Loose Women have any children, but would they? Anna Rose, Nicki, Leo, Soila, and guest Beth discuss their feelings about social pressures surrounding women giving birth, raising children in single or same-sex families, and the birthstrike movement. The producer for this episode…
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Is the migrant environment more hostile for women?
Joanna Hunt of Lewis Silkin Immigration joins the Very Loose Women to discuss whether the UK's immigration system is more hostile for women than it is for men, and shares a light on how the visa process works. Soila Apparicio is the series producer. Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram...
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Public Displays of Affection
Do you ever fancy a kiss in public? How about a butt touch? From showing solidarity with the queer community to shuddering at over the top loved-up couples, Leo, Soi, and Jon discuss everything about PDA's - public displays of affection. This episode was produced by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek)…
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Heartbreaks
How do you deal with a broken heart? Whether it's from love or not, Leo, Soila, and Jon talk about breakups, ghosting, and the healthy (and unhealthy) ways they deal with heartbreak. This episode was produced by Soila Apparicio (@SoilaSays) and co-produced by Leonore Schick (@leo_sheek). Audio...
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Blushing
Some of us blush more than others. Many of us get nervous, even anxious, when in social situations. Nicki, Leo, and Soila share their experiences feeling red in public, other ways their body reveals their anxieties, and ways that they tame it. The producer for this episode was Nicki Carter and...
About this show
Award-winning podcast about making private conversations public. Often with special guests; artists, academics, activists, comedians, journalists, and friends. Presented by Leonore Schick and Soila Apparicio.
Follow us on Twitter @VLWRadio, Instagram VLWRadio and on Facebook.com/VeryLooseWomen.
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