Meg Talks Podcast

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  My Friend Caught My Girl Cheating 22.02.2026 1год 32хв

  Meg Talks and Tee Ali are back with another reckless and hilarious episode from the Giggles and Gallivanting mini-series!This week, we dive into pop culture, real-life dilemmas, and the messy truths about friendships, relationships and girls trips. From figuring out if a friend is truly loyal to unpacking whether dating apps actually work, nothing is off-limits.This week’s topics include:Pop Culture:Burna Boy headlining ReggaelandAmerica’s Next Top Model docuseries reviewPrisoner on the run: escaped from Lewisham HospitalFriendships & Relationships:How to determine if someone is genuinely your friend or just waiting for your relationship to break upWhat percentage of your needs is fair to expect a partner to meetSplitting the bill at a group dinner - yeh or nahWhy so many friendships crumble during vacationsCan you unbreak up with a friend, or is there a point of no return?What to do when someone close to you sees your partner on a date with someone else and tells you immediatelyDo dating apps work, and how are people actually meeting?Has money ever come between you and a friend… and what happens when a friend scams you?Enjoy the episode
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  Are Stud Boundaries Respected? 26.01.2026 1год 42хв

  The mandem are mash up after a night out, post club conversation and vibes with Meg Talks X Charley Valentine. This week we catch about life, relationships, personal projects and music. Meg talks with Charley Valentine to talk about stepping into your masculine energy, staying locked in and true to yourself while being visible on the scene, and staying focused on projects and commitments. Honourable shout out to Rai The DJ aswell.This week’s topic:When did you step into your masculine presenting aura?Do relationships hold you back or help you succeed?Masculinity isn't an invitation to touch me in a club.Dating when you’re visible on the sceneDJ’ing, projects and music
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  Is building a career actually worth it? 14.12.2025 2год 1хв

  This week on Meg Talks, I sit down with respected DJ and personality, a cultural innovator ......Jordss. We talk about the real cost of building a career, the sacrifices no one prepares you for, and the disappointments that shape how you move and do business.We critique how club nights are no longer high-energy experiences with friends but DJ-centered concerts. The change is killing the organic vibe of a party and forcing DJs to become performers. We also explore the rise in visibility of queer, masc-presenting commercial DJs.Beyond music, Jordss shares surviving two cardiac arrests and open-heart surgery before the age of 34, at the height of her career, and the road to recovery.This Weeks Topics:• The reality of a DJ career• Career disappointments & violations• Wild stories from nightlife culture• How one bad personal decision can derail your career• Surviving two cardiac arrests & open-heart surgery before 34• Listening to your body & health professionals not taking your health is taken seriouslyEnjoy the episode gang
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  Who’s Actually in Control: You or the Weed? 16.11.2025 1год 26хв

  This week on Meg Talks, I sit down with artist, tattooist, and entrepreneur Nish, known as Marked by Nish.My emo bredrin is the definition of a rising creative force, whose work is rooted in Black tattoo culture, African art, and spiritual traditions.Nish grew up in Moss Side, Manchester, surrounded by criminality, gang life, and chaos. From witnessing police brutality to an insane near-death experience (almost getting shot) to building a respected reputation within the Black tattooing industry, Nish has an incredible story.This conversation goes beyond art, ink, and aesthetics. We get into the inner world behind her creativity: the darkness, the healing, sobriety, and the power of discipline and choosing yourself.This week’s topics:Surviving Moss Side: Violence, Gang Life & Almost Getting Shot.Does everyone have a dark side?Black tattoo artist.• The spiritual history of tattooing in Black culture.• The realness of tattoos: symbols, energy, and rituals.Sobriety & the love-hate relationship with weed.Weed psychosis & how smoking can quietly derail your life.Hope you enjoy the episode
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  Who’s Actually Surviving the Cost of Living? 27.10.2025 1год 45хв

  Meg Talks and Tee Ali are back with another unfiltered and hilarious episode from the Giggles and Gallivanting mini-series!This week, we’re chopping it up about relationships, parenting, and the cost of living, exploring the moments and challenges we all face:Dating and relationships: How do you know the right time for key milestones — meeting friends or family, moving in, or meeting a partner’s child?Parenting & bonus parenting: What I’ve learned from stepping into my partner’s child’s life and navigating that role.Parenting & breakups: When a relationship ends, should your bond with a partner’s child be maintained? Lessons and reflections from real experiences.Finances & cost of living: How our generation spends money, setting up budgeting systems, saving versus future expenses, and managing debt and mortgages.Thanks for tuning in for another episode, stay blessed
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  Why You Can’t Always Trust the LGBT+ Community 21.09.2025 1год 11хв

  Meg Talks and Tee Ali are back! After a summer of levelling up, job hunting, landing a new job and signing up to start my Master’s—I’m back to dropping episodes on a regular schedule. This week, Meg goes off on a passionate rant asking the big question: is the queer community really a “safe space”? 👀Btw we had a tech glitch and the episode skips when we discuss the topic - should studs make adult content for a predominantly male audience? This weeks topics:Why I have fallen out of love with the community and the Queer scene.Does individuality truly exist within the Black queer community?Is the LGBT+ community as solid as it seems—or is it lowkey drama problematic?Do people unfairly label Black events as unruly or problematic?Guilty until proven innocent—or should we believe the accuser from the jump?Another week, another rant and more shenanigans, enjoy the episode.
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  Can You Justify Dating A Friends Ex That They Have Kids With? 29.06.2025 1год 24хв

  Meg Talks and Tee Ali are back with another unfiltered and hilarious episode from the Giggles and Gallivanting mini-series! This week, they dive into: Is making new friends harder as an adult — and when is it time to let goof long-term friendships that no longer serve you? Jealousy in friendships Is there ever a time when it’s okay to date a good friend’s ex? The difference between a masc-presenting woman and a masculine queer woman — is it just about appearance, or does it run deeper? Staying faithful when your type moves to you? Should queer women come out to their child’s father? How to deal with toxic managers and workplace humiliation. Tune in for the laughs, the debates, and everything in between!
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  Teddy Edwardes Lick Events - Vision, Vibes & Late Nights 04.05.2025 1год 37хв

  Meg Talks with Teddy Edwardes the creator of LICK events, the UK’s biggest queer women’s club night.Teddy is a true vibes connoisseur, from club nights to overseas weekenders in the sun Teddy is elevating the standard and culture around Queer women's enjoyment. If you haven't been before, imagine up to 2000 queer gyals, singing their hearts out, catching whines to bashment in a high spec spacious air-conditioned London venue with a massive sound system.We take the conversation way deeper than nightlife, social media and entrepreneurship, we tap into the more personal and intimate side of this illusive personality.This Weeks Topics:- Growing Up Young & Chaotic- Strip Club Shenanigans - LICK Events - The Passion, The Party & The Pressure- The Person, Public Perception & Critics- Entrepreneurship & Neurodivergence
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  Amaria BB - The Artist, Dancehall, & Queer Culture 23.03.2025 1год 27хв

  Meg Talks with music artist Amaria BB.Amaria BB is known her unique R&B dancehall sound, stage presence and high energy performances. Black British Jamaican culture is at the heart of the podcast, as is Black Queer culture so it was a matter of time before I had to interview the person to unlock the stories and influence behind the music. The interview turned into a proper reasoning session , we tapped into so many unexpected topics and levels of conversation, so enjoy.This Weeks Topics:- Growing Up & Life Before Music-How Jamaica Influenced The Person & The Sound- Navigating The Dancehall & UK Music Industry As An Openly Queer Person- Queer Female Jamaican Musicians - Personal Growth, Faith &Higher Understanding- The Process Behind The Creativity & Performance
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  Behind the Decks: Miller Black on DJing, Life, and Navigating Loss 09.03.2025 1год 32хв

  Meg Talks with the infamous, highly respected DJ and host DJ Miller Black.Miller Black is a true master of the DJ craft, Miller represents a class of DJs who understand both the art and science of DJing. Known for shutting down stages with her extensive music catalogue, flawless mixing abilities, and ability to cultivate energy. Over the past 1 0years, Miller has Dj'd across the UK, opened for Megan Thee Stallion in Paris, shut down crowds of 20,000 and delivered an unforgettable set at Glastonbury. Miller's journey is one of passion and resilience. But beyond the music, Meg and Miller dive deep into some important topics, including:This Weeks Topics:How Djing saved my lifeMusic, disaster and escapismThe lessons, struggles and highlights of a career in DJingStaying grounded in the world of vibes and nightlifeHow lockdown changed the London's club The realness of grief and loss
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  Do Femme and Stud Friendships Cause Issues In Relationships?? 02.02.2025 1год 29хв

  Meg Talks and Tee Ali bring you another episode from the hilarious Giggles and Galivanting mini series. This Weeks Topics: - Our pledge to moving better and less mad in 2025. - Knowing when to have difficult conversations vs knowing when to keep quiet. - Raising concerns and addressing issues in a relationship. - Do femme and stud friendships cause issues in relationships?? - Talking about ex's and previous relationships with your current partner. - Out of control studs - storytime
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  Building The Vision.....Can Romantic Partners Be Business Partners?? 12.01.2025 1год 33хв

  Meg Talks with the founders and entrepreneural couple behind the contemporary dining experience All Roads. Malika and Paschelle have built a supper club brand and experience which amplifies the best aspects of Black culture - Sweet food, indulging in vibes n conversations and running riddims. All Roads has struck the perfect balance of making you to feel like your on a night out in a trendy culturally relevant elevated space. This episode is a slow burner because these experienced travel, hospitality n culinary creatives have such a interesting story: This weeks topics: - The journey behind the Black queer founders of All Roads supper club. - Building their reputation across the LDN restaraunt hospitality scene. - The contemporary black family dining experience. - Building a vision & business as a couple - The balance between romantic partners vs business partners - Navigating the wins, disappointment & challenges of business
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  Solo Trips, Finding Yourself .....Is The Club Scene Bad Vibes? 10.11.2024 1год 31хв

  Meg Talks with BBC 1Xtra Radio host and personality Remi Burgz. This link up was way overdue as I haven't caught up with my bro in ages and Remi's life has been moving very quickly. We get into a solid vibes n reasoning session deep diving into the past 12 months - media career success and inner personal growth. Remi is reppin for the mascs hard in mainstream media, as one of the first black masc presenting people to secure BBC 1Xtra's Drive Time Show, appearing as a guest on Celebrity Master Chef and TV quiz game Master Mind. This Weeks Topic: - Following my dream into Radio & TV as black presenting person - My solo trip to a couples destination - Finding myself vs wearing a mask - Knowing what spaces and people are not for you - Making life choices when everything is changing
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  FLXRT: Should You Stay Friends with Your Ex's? 13.10.2024 1год 34хв

  Meg Talks with the community's sweetheart Mariella Collins who hosts one of LDN's only Queer mixers for people of colour. Best believe this week's episode is on point!! FLXRT is known for creating the impeccable vibes and spaces, designed for people looking to build intentional romantic and platonic connections. Its giving low-key demure energy. We know that fitness environments can get a bit techy and don't really cater for queer comfortability. So Mariella and Roxxxan founded WXMNS WRLD a fitness collective offering women within the community a place to workout together, classes and fitness events. This Weeks Topics: - Staying friends with ex's - Dating etiquette and expectations in 2024 - Can you date whilst broke? - Does fitness affect your romantic life? - Separating the Gym from fitness
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  Toxic, Violent & Abusive LGBT+ Relationships: Time To Address Some Things I'm NOT Turning A Blind Eye!! 22.09.2024 1год 29хв

  Meg Talks & Tee Ali bring you another episode from the mini series of Giggles & Galivanting. I had alot to get off of my chest this week and did not hold back. This Weeks Topics: - Are your friends obligated to support you as a creative or business owner? - Hypercritical Christians with the Bible Bashing -Recognising the signs when a relationship & partner isn't good for you - The prevelence of domestice abuse in relationships prepertrated by mascs, studs & trans men
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  Laughing Through The Heartache 25.08.2024 1год 43хв

  Meg Talks with Comedian, Actress, Presenter & Host Thanyia More. This week peeps I came correct with another high vibe convo, Thanyia has an incredible personality and sense of humour. Sis has racked up the media accolades so it's only right that we unpack the person behind the talent. Winner of the National Funny Women Awards 2018, comic featured on Mo Gilligan's Black & Funny Show, Several appearances on BBC, Channel 4, ITV2 & BBC Radio. This Weeks Topics: - Journey Into Comedy & Mainstream Television - Comedy Vs Dating and Friendships - The Connection Between Laughter & Trauma - Knowing When to Say No To Opportunities (Baby Reindeer) - Chasing/Craving Success Makes You Vulnerable = Learning To Measure Your Own Success Vs External Validation
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  Side Chick Antics, Badness & Jungle Juice 21.07.2024 1год 21хв

  We are back with another episode of Giggles and Gallivanting hosted by yours truly Meg Talks & Tee Ali. The mini series were we share our social commentary and wildly inappropriate stories. This week we share the sweet flagrant tales from our last night out partying, the time when I got caught up with a next mans wife, etc etc...basically skulldugery at its finest!!! Excuse the audio only, Dropbox wanted to hold the visual files hostage!! We sat in this episode thinking to archive it and charge it to the game. But the Meg'Dems said free up the audio, so here it is. This episode is not for the sensitibe or faint heart
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  Growing Up in The Music Industry - Dedication, The Reality, Parties & Expectations 07.07.2024 1год 26хв

  Meg Talks with Artist Partnership Manager at Tiktok and Sound on Global.  Parris has solidified their name across the UK creative and corporate music industry through talent, character & natural flare.  What I love about Parris is that they have made big moves but still remain authentic in their connection and contribution to the culture. Parris is the person behind the rap show Oi Tiktok featuring big energy artists like Potter Payper and Ms Banks.  P has worked some interesting partnerships with the likes Wingstop, Stormzy, Digga D, Cat Burns, Tion Wayne &  ArrDee. This week we talk up the tings, topics inc: - Unpacking 16 yr career in the music industry - it is and isn't what it seems. - What it means to be Black Queer & Non Binary in corporate music. - Having a personal identity outside of your career. - Respect & hard work over compromising personal morals. - Is music partly to blame for the culture's social issues? - Is the music industry as problematic as it seems? - Staying principled - How do people get so caught up & lost in the creative world of music?
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  Founder of UK Black Pride: Queer Parent, Business & Success 23.06.2024 1год 39хв

  Meg Talks with the heartbeat of Black British Queer culture, Lady Phyll Opoku - Gyimah. The founder of the worlds biggest Black Pride event blessed us with wisdom, stories and inspiration. Many of us know Phyll for her leadership, advocacy and the curation of UK Black Pride. I kick off the episode unpacking the backstory of this icon, then in typical fashion tap into some interesting topics. This Weeks Topics: - UK Black Pride in The Making & Now - Coming Out & Putting it All On The Line - Parenthood & Queerness - Success, Focus & Building a World Renowned Brand/Event - Travel Stories: I nearly Came & Dies Skiing - When Phyll Met Spice the Dancehall Artist - Finding Love & Romance
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  GRLZ Only LA To LDN....Partying, Business, Broke Times & Coming Out 04.06.2024 1год 16хв

  Meg Talks with events producer and dancer Valerie Lynne. Valerie Lynn and her team host one of the hottest all girl events in the USA, GRLZonly LA and recently launched the event in the UK. Me and the mandem had a time galivanting at the LDN launch party, it was a BIG mood and did not disappoint, so you know I was gassed for the conversation. Valerie has a track record of working in nightlife, events production and professional dancing with some big brands. You lot are in for a treat with this interview. This Weeks Topics: - Growing up in the States, Latin American culture  - Coming out in a Cuban Catholic family - Following your passion vs family expectations  - Personal sacrifices for personal professional gain - Finically broke times  - The curator of Grlzonly UK & Grlzonly LA - Professional dancing and managing high profile events