Jessie Nelson faced blackfishing accusations for her appearance, defending her natural curly hair and denying fake tan use.
Nicki Minaj addressed accusations of cultural appropriation in her music video by explaining her natural tan and curly hair.
The podcast discussed the historical context of women's football post-World War II and the challenges surrounding transgender athletes in sports.
Deep dives
Jessie Nelson's Blackfishing Controversy
Former Little Mix singer Jessie Nelson faced criticism for her appearance in her music video 'Boys,' accused of blackfishing, where a non-black person tries to appear black. Nelson denied using fake tan and clarified that her curly hair is natural, stating she never intended to offend.
Nicky Minaj's Image Rehabilitation on Instagram Live
Nicky Minaj engaged in image rehabilitation on Instagram Live, addressing comments about her natural tanning ability and curly hair. She shared that she can easily tan in the sun and has naturally curly hair, defending herself against accusations of cultural appropriation in her debut solo track's music video.
Censorship and Comedy Discussion
A debate on freedom of speech in comedy led to a discussion about censorship. Comedian Kate Smart made claims about hearing racist jokes frequently at gigs, which was challenged by another comedian who disagreed. The conversation delved into the controversy surrounding comedian Roy Chubby Brown's cancellation by Sheffield Council over values alignment issues, highlighting differing perspectives on offensive content in comedy.
Discussion on the popularity of women's football post-World War II
The podcast episode delves into the historical context of women's football and its popularity post-World War II. It highlights the suppression women's football faced upon men's return from the war, leading to aversion towards watching women play football today. The speaker emphasizes the impact of past lambasting of women's football in the forties, fifties, and sixties on current viewers' perceptions. The conversation points out the importance of the historical background in understanding the present-day attitudes towards women's football.
Debate surrounding transgender athletes in sports
The podcast episode discusses the complexities surrounding transgender athletes in sports, focusing on a controversial case involving a transgender swimmer. The episode explores the advantages transgender athletes may have due to factors like bone structure and muscle mass. It raises concerns about fairness in competition and the challenges of categorizing athletes based on gender identity. The discussion touches upon the broader implications of allowing transgender athletes to compete in various sports categories, sparking debates on inclusivity and fair competition.
I brought Leo on to discuss the most important news stories of the last few weeks. Real hard hitting stuff today like why JK Rowling has been written out of the new Fantastic Beasts trailer, how Sainsbury's are signalling their virtue by telling shoppers that they're racist on Twitter, why Jessie from Little Mix has been accused of appropriating black culture because she has ginger curly hair, how Nicki Minaj is rehabilitating people's personal brands over Instagram Live, why Leo got involved in a debate about censorship in comedy which descended into the historic oppression of women's football and much more...
