If I Speak
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136: Help! Will I be single forever?
In this episode of *If I Speak*, hosts Moira Lothian-McLean and Ash Sarka discuss the reality show *Pussycat Dolls Presents* and answer listener…
135: I’ve lost my confidence! How can I make friends and keep them?
The hosts discuss food preferences, including tinned fish and artisan bakery treats, before addressing the anxiety of maintaining social connections and friendships.
134: Try, fail and fail again? How embarrassing!
This episode features a discussion on Rosalia’s Grammy campaign and work ethic, comparing her to Beyoncé.
133: What if we explained ourselves a little less?
Host Ash Sarka and guest Moya McLean explore the cultural obsession with clarity versus the value of ambiguity, sparked by Ash’s story of a Gen Z…
132: Is there such a thing as healthy competition?
Hosts Ash and Rose discuss Taylor Swift’s new music, criticizing its quality and analyzing her career through the lens of identity and the "Kanye effect.
131: Is there an upside to AI-generated porn?
In this episode of "If I Speak," hosts Ash Sarka and MIA discuss artists whose work they no longer enjoy, including Kanye West and MIA, while debating the merits of City Mapper versus Google Maps.
130: The inconvenient truth about convenience culture
Ash Sarka and Moya Lothian McLean discuss their neurotic tendencies and recent obsessions, including Lord of the Rings and sweet treats.
129: How did the pandemic change you?
Hosts of "If I Speak" discuss the lasting psychological and social impacts of the pandemic, arguing that lockdowns eroded tolerance for in-person interaction and deepened societal polarization.
128: Does a widening income gap spell trouble between friends?
Hosts Asha and Mole discuss whether Harry Potter adults are more annoying than Disney adults, attributing the former’s prevalence to their pervasive integration into public life.
127: Help! I think my friend is in love with me?!
Ash and a guest discuss the decline of traditional status markers, contrasting the hollow validation of social media with the deep fulfillment found in offline reciprocal obligations.
126: What if you don’t have to feel anxious 24/7?
Hosts Ash and Moira discuss escaping chronic stress and the fight-or-flight response, sharing personal experiences with acupuncture, swimming, and the importance of pointless play.
125: Is the era of conspicuous consumption nearly over?
Hosts of "If I Gristle" debate the decline of hyper-consumerism, attributing it to economic pressures and a cultural backlash against purposeless influencer content.
124: Are you afraid of being ordinary?
Hosts Ash and Truly discuss the modern obsession with being a "main character" versus the fear of being an "NPC," linking it to social media’s attention economy and consumerism.
123: How can I get better at dealing with rejection?
Hosts Ash Sarkar and Mwela Dean McLean discuss the psychological impact of rejection, exploring how fear of being rejected leads to dishonesty and…
122: Can you change who you’re attracted to? w/ Annie Lord
Hosts Ash and Moira welcome author Annie Lord to discuss her debut novel, *The Project*, which explores makeover tropes and dating disillusionment.
121: Is it time to stop height-shaming men?
Ash Sarka and Moilothia McLean discuss the insidious nature of racism in cities and the cultural pressure of height-shaming men.
120: Help! I’m dreading moving to the suburbs with my partner
In this "Dilemmas" special, hosts Ash Zarker and Moya Lonely McLean discuss listener-submitted relationship and workplace issues.