PODCAST · society
You're Pretty For A Podcast
by Saba, Iman and Salma
“Oh, you’re pretty for a (insert country/profession/skin colour/religion/trait)”. We’re sure you’ve heard of the infamous backhanded compliment and well, we’re pretty tired of it. Women. Londoners. Muslim. Giving you an insight on issues from a perspective not often heard. #YP4P
Episodes
-
Unpopular Opinions
Saba, Iman and Salma go through the most unpopular opinions found online...who do you agree with?
-
INCELs
TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions around violence. Saba, Iman and Salma break down the definition of INCEL. Also, how society and the internet created the community, as well as the violent, sexist, and racist nature the group is currently known for.
-
Sister Sister
Saba, Iman and Salma discuss what it's like having a sister, being one and if being the eldest/youngest sibling affects your personality and career aspirations.
-
Islamophobia Awareness Month
This week Saba, Iman and Salma join the conversation of Islamophobia Awareness, which takes place in the month of November. This year's theme is "denial" and we give light on how the denial of Islamophobia causes detrimental impacts on Muslims around the world.
-
Reddit Relationship Advice
Saba, Iman and Salma read "am I in the wrong?" posts on Reddit, deciding who is being unreasonable and giving advice to the situation - as well as debating and discussing topics around relationships and friendships.
-
Nepotism vs. Meritocracy
This week Saba, Iman and Salma discuss whether or not we live a meritocracy society, what nepotism looks like in different industries, and if there is any positive outcome from nepotism.
-
Bye Bye BBL
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around eating disorders, body dysmorphia and weight loss. This week, Saba, Iman and Salma discuss the current leading body trend: the return of the heroine chic look - where skinny is back in and the "BBL" look is seeming to no longer the body...
-
We're Not Really Strangers
Get to know Saba, Iman and Salma better as they play the card game "We're Not Really Strangers". Comment, Like and Subscribe to our podcast, now on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram @YP4Podcast
-
Secondary School Chronicles
Join us for this episode of YP4P as we talk all things Secondary Skl, including the weird and wonderful experiences of a young muslim girl in London. Did you ever experience feeling left out of circles because your skirt was too long or eyebrows weren't allowed to be threaded? Did you go through…
more -
Narcissism
Welcome back to second episode of the season where we focus on the discussion around narcissism. Often a term loosely thrown around, have we disregarded the gravity of this term? Have you had relationships with narcissists and do they grow to become one? Join us for this episode as we begin to...
-
Millennial Beef
We are back! Welcome to Season 3 of YP4P where we kick off talking about all things Millenial Beef. We revisit TV shows and explosive arguments that were allowed to be aired which were full of racism, misogyny, and crazy stereotypes we couldn't dream of being on our screens now. Growing up with...
-
Pretty Privilege
In this weeks episode, we discuss the often misinterpreted term “pretty privilege” and the types of detrimental effects it has to young women especially. We delve into the ways it can mentally and physically dictate the way we act in society to meet the demands for such societal needs and...
-
The Internet is Killing Us?
We're back! And on this week's episode, we discuss what it was like growing up with the developing internet, the evolution of social media, and where humanity fits in all of it. Join us as we talk about our self-reflections of these platforms, the capitalist transaction we take part in by being a...
-
#Handsoffthehijab Part2
Following our episode last week on the discussion of hijab and the Western worlds obsession with policing muslim women's bodies, this week we discussed and shared our relationship and feelings towards hijab from within our own cultures. This episode was a vulnerable one, we shared a lot of...
-
#handsoffthehijab Part 1
This episode we discuss the EU courts’ decision to permit employers to ban head covering at work. This is part 1 of our discussion where we focus mostly on Western society's obsession with Muslim bodies. We share our personal experiences of the hijab and how perceptions towards it has changed…
more -
The Overs
Join us for an episode this week as we celebrate Teyana Taylor being on the cover of Maxim and what it feels like to work over 25 in a pandemic! Should we settle for mediocre jobs especially when we aren’t married? In a world where Muslim women are constantly defying their parent’s generations'...
-
Abuse of Power & Hey SIS
Join us for the third episode of Season 2 of You're Pretty for a Podcast. In this episode we discuss the current many allegations surrounding Noel Clarke, controversy surrounding Billie Eilish's new vogue cover and how we navigate the often taboo conversation of sexual assault within our…
more -
Hollyweird
Join us for the second episode of season 2 where we discuss all things to do with the highs and lows of Hollywood. In this episode, we discuss diversity, objectification of women, conspiracy theories and corruption. Too often, many problematic issues arise in Hollywood which are usually linked to...
-
Lockdown Lowdown: S2E01
We’re back! Join us for season 2 of You're Pretty for a Podcast with our first episode of 2021. We catch up on lockdowns, jobs (or lack of), imposter syndrome and much more... As always join the conversation with #yp4p
-
Madonna-Whore Complex
We are back this week with another collab with Pull the Plug podcast as we discuss the Madonna-Whore Complex. Often a term misused or neglected in modern-day, we discuss where the word 'wifey' comes from, as well as misconceptions on what a woman is, in romantic spaces. Does 2020 challenge this...
-
PTP x YP4P: FEMINISM
This week we are joined by our friends Freddy, Folarin and Tevin from Pull The Plug podcast and we're discussing, FEMINISM! In this episode, we delve into an array of topics ranging from what it means to be an intersectional feminist to paternity pay. Will we ever see equal pay in our lifetime?...
-
Taboo Tattoo
Tattoos. The long complex history of tattoos is embedded within cultures around the world. Are tattoos a form of self-expression or an act of rebellion? We breakdown why tattoos are a taboo within our cultures and our personal experiences and opinions on them. Are there different expectations for...
-
Arrange Me Not
Ever heard the saying 'they're marrying for the passport'?. We have. We're back! This is our last episode with the lovely Salma as we discuss marriage pressures! Is 'shelf life' still a concept? Join us in this episode as we unpack marital taboos, cultural gender roles and expectations, how...
-
CORONANXIETY
Join yp4p this week for a more chatty episode where we get real about the effects of COVID on our mental health. #coronanxiety is real and we share the ways we’ve got through this difficult time and the importance of taking a moment to really self reflect and check in with ourselves and one...
-
Intersectional Environmentalism
We are back with a new episode! This week we discuss intersectional environmentalism, breakdown what it means and how climate change activism is not always inclusive. We share experiences of the talk of climate change within our communities and how can start conversations surrounding this often...
-
An Homage; Black Art, Figures & Joy
In the final episode to our BLM series, we discuss the importance of inspirational Black figures as we share some of our favourite musicians, poets and writers. We are joined by entrepreneur Khadija Hashi who shares some of her experiences, insights and voice on issues close to her and our…
more -
Beyond Black Out Tuesday
The media is starting to die down. The protests are becoming less prominent. Our social feeds are starting to change. Where do we go post #blackouttuesday? Join us for the fourth episode in our Black Lives Matter sub-series as we discuss a range of different topics such as the role of influencers...
-
Catcalling & Creeps
On this week's episode, we discuss the world of catcalling and unwarranted behaviour and what it's like to be on the receiving end. Touching on the sometimes funny, often scary and dangerous situations that catcalling can lead to. Although this episode is at times lighthearted and funny, we do...
-
North Africa; Other
Are North Africans black, white or the other? The African diaspora is not exclusive to West Africa, as its counterpart, North Africa has a prevalent issue of battling identity and colour association. Never classed as European, Arab, or African, there are no true settlements for the Berber’s...
-
Debunkin' Disney
Listen to our third episode of you're pretty for a podcast, where we debunk everything Disney from misrepresentation in race, culture to outdated gender expectations. We discuss which Disney characters we related to as kids as we break down the problematic themes that we notice now as adults. As...
-
Insecuragram & Capitalism
The common amplification of insecurities within Instagram is often interlinked and drawn up for comparison. Is capitalism the main flaw in society? Are our insecurities the dominant catalyst toward the exponential rise of social media? Join us for the second episode this series where we discuss…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
“Oh, you’re pretty for a (insert country/profession/skin colour/religion/trait)”. We’re sure you’ve heard of the infamous backhanded compliment and well, we’re pretty tired of it. Women. Londoners. Muslim. Giving you an insight on issues from a perspective not often heard. #YP4P
HOSTED BY
Saba, Iman and Salma
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does You're Pretty For A Podcast have?
You're Pretty For A Podcast currently has 31 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is You're Pretty For A Podcast about?
“Oh, you’re pretty for a (insert country/profession/skin colour/religion/trait)”. We’re sure you’ve heard of the infamous backhanded compliment and well, we’re pretty tired of it. Women. Londoners. Muslim. Giving you an insight on issues from a perspective not often heard. #YP4P
How often does You're Pretty For A Podcast release new episodes?
You're Pretty For A Podcast has 31 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to You're Pretty For A Podcast?
You can listen to You're Pretty For A Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts You're Pretty For A Podcast?
You're Pretty For A Podcast is created and hosted by Saba, Iman and Salma.
URL copied to clipboard!