The YIKES Podcast

We are back from COP26 (aka Cop-Out 26)... in this ep, we share some reflections on the results of Glasgow Climate Pact, our first hand experiences …

In this ep. we chatted with the incredible Vanessa Nakate about her climate work. We heard more about how she became a Climate Striker, the differences to organising in Uganda and Europe and how we can build more …

Hello, lovely beans!

Just before COP26 kicks off, we are bringing you this episode to explain what it is, why it is so important and what is to be expected within the UN negotiations and also outside the formal meetings.

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This week we chatted to the brilliant Tessa Khan about climate litigation, what it is and why so many people are now choosing to take climate action …

In this episode we speak to Kelsey from Community Action on Prison Expansion (CAPE) about prison abolition in the UK. We hear about the different …

This week we dive deeper into what organising actually is. We explore the different roles within social movements, dismantling barriers that make …

Welcome to Season 4!

In this episode we chat to the incredible Hassan Akkad (coming back after episode 11!) We chat to Hassan about his new - brilliant - book Hope Not Fear which is published THIS WEEK. This …

We are back with a bonus episodes in between seasons, woohoo!! In this episode, we talk about idealism, futures envisioning, feeling too radical …

It's the end of Season 3! We hope you've all enjoyed it as much as we have!! In this final episode of the season we have a chat about some things that have been inspiring and challenging our learning and unlearning …

Veganism isn't the (only) answer, but what is? In this episode we chat about magic-bullet solutions to the world's issues, whether they exist or not, …

This week we chat about internalised capitalism, what it is, and how it is connected to productivity, self-worth and activism. We also touch on why …

Today it's International Greenwash Day! Well... it's actually meant to be Earth Day... With all the greenwashing we're seeing today (and most days) …

In this week's ep, we speak with Jess Mally about the concept of Healthy Humans, how this transcends the binary of good and bad, and is an activator …

In these week's episode we chat about how perfectionism, imagination and individualism connect to work against white supremacy and capitalism. We also discuss the #KillTheBill movement, Emma Dabiri's new book "What …

In this episode we chat with the amazing Mary Annaïse Heglar - co-creator and co-host of Hot Take - about rage, greentrolling (bullying fossil fuel …

CW: White Supremacy and Racism

This week we chat with the wonderful Layla F Saad, about her NYT Bestselling book "Me and White Supremacy", how she …

This week, we are chatting about the big YIKES that is the British monarchy and all it represents, upholds and reflects of our society generally. We …

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In this episode, and in light of International Women's Day, we chat about intersectional …

Our first ever live panel event! All about the impact that the pandemic has had on social movements. With panellists Nadia Whittome MP, Katouche and Edward Adonteng (from Tribe Named Athari). Hosted by Mikaela Loach …

This week we are talking about the normalisation of crisis. We chat about how easy it can be too see crisis conditions as being normal and the importance of not getting comfortable with the world as it is now. We …

SEASON 3! After a little break, we are back and want to use this episode to talk about the importance of rest. We talk about how this relates to justice, activism, and the concepts of self- and community care. Enjoy x

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In this Christmas bonus ep, we are reflecting on the year and some of the lessons we learnt and how we can bring that into the new year! We also …

Last ep of season 2, wohoo! We define gatekeeping, and explore this very nuanced topic of accountability, power hoarding, and scarcity mindsets. 

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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In this ep, we dive deeper into the definition and meaning of climate justice, how we relate to it, and what we hope of the climate justice movement going forward

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by …

The last few days have been a lot. This episode is just us reacting to the result so far, discussing where we go from here and why organising is …

In this ep., we talk to Jess Mally (@jessmally) about people power, history, tools of civil resistance, mental health in the Black community, and the …

Mikaela chats with Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah founder of @intersectionalenvironmentalist) and Marie Beecham (@mariebeech) to follow up on the Black …

This week, Jo and Mikaela discuss white saviourism through the examples of film, media and environmentalism. We also discuss the “Good White Person” …

Mikaela and Jo talk about the health impacts of the climate crisis, why this important and why it can be seen as the "greatest opportunity for global health". They connect this to other issues around activism, …

This week on episode 2 of our new season, we discuss how the media shapes our world views, with the example of copaganda and the UK media’s monopoly. …

SEASON 2!! After a wee break, the YIKES pod is back! In this ep., Mik and Jo chat about relationships, antiracism, letting things slide vs survival …

Welcome to the last episode of Season 1 of The YIKES Podcast!

We spoke to the incredible Hassan Akkad, a documentary and film maker, using storytelling as humanising individuals and educating for social change. He …

Today we are talking to the wonderful Kenny Ethan Jones. Kenny is a model and activist who advocates for trans rights and inclusivity around periods. …

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Jo and Mikaela talk about the importance calling each other out, why this is essential to antiracism work, the "angry black woman" stereotype, …

In this episode we talk to the wonderful Wawa Gatheru. Wawa is a writer, environmental justice activist and Rhodes scholar, based in the US. We spoke …

Mikaela talks to Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah) and Marie Beecham (@wastefreemarie) about how the huge influx of followers following the …

Cw: racism & white supremacy

Today we are chatting about toxic positivity and how a culture of "good vibes only" is build on privilege and …

Welcome back to The YIKES Podcast! Sorry for the little break we had to go on, but we've managed to remotely record a brand new episode with the …

In this episode we talk about the rise of eco fascism on social media during this COVID-19 outbreak. We introduce what eco fascism is, how to spot it and why it's such an issue.

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In this episode of The YIKES Podcast we have our first ever guest, Ellie Shimmin! We discuss the current situation regarding the refugees in Greece/Turkey and the amazing work Ellie has done by helping refugees in the …

Welcome back to The YIKES Podcast! In this episode we discuss the overwhelming, but hopeful topic of community and the possibility of system change. …

Welcome to our first episode!! Woo!! We introduce ourselves, how we met, have a chat about our journey into climate activism and our vision for this podcast (and a few things which make us YIKES). Cw: we chat about …