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"All the coins is going down" The team begin this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod looking at the current cryptocurrency depression. Do you sell or hold? Are your crypto investments for the short or long term? Are external triggers on crypto market like Chinese regulation and Elon Musk destroying the market? Following on from Chunks reaction to the crash we take inspiration from his decision to give up music and ask would you give up your career or hobbies if they are not in line with your religion? Later we ask is it wrong to give money your partner and their family before your own? Or is this complaining about how others spend their own money? Are there other ways of contributing to your household than cash? Against the backdrop of a viral Facebook post look at a couple who fell in love before finding out they were long lost biological siblings and ask can incest ever be acceptable? What if you've already proposed before you find out? Can choose love over deciding to have children? Finally the results are in! Desiree receives her results from her 23andMe DNA test we ask what or how much can we take from the data? How accurate is it at telling the story of your ancestors? And does this really matter when we can all trace our humanity back to an original East African woman?

We open this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod with a look at some of the weird things the other sex finds attractive. "The people who can handle the pressure are the greats" Following the conclusion of the 2020 Olympics we ask was it as exciting and engaging as usual? Why do host nations usually do better than expected? Do crowds make that much of a difference? With the concerns surrounding mental health in elite sport, we debate the possible repercussions of the decisions of athletes such as Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka to step away from the sports they love. Would you withdraw from your career defining event or competition if your mental was suffering? If your career is short should you just firm it until you retire? How do different people deal with mental health differently? Later we delve into the topic of family support in sport. How important is your parent's support to you achieving at a young age? How important is it in light of media scrutiny? Would you sacrifice your goals and personal success for your kids to succeed? How about rearranging the family financials to pursue your child's talent/dream? How important are a parent’s genetic characteristics to the success of their child? The team end this week’s episode with a look at preferences and attractions. We ask why do peoples idea of attraction and beauty differ so wildly? Which parts of the body are you most attracted to? What are your thoughts on earrings and gold teeth on guys? Could you be with someone who only speaks slang?

In this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod the team debate the vaccine and question whther the government are they trying to pressure us into taking it. Why the constant text messages from the NHS and GPs? Is this borderline harassment? Should we still be cautious in light of the scare stories and reported side effects? What about the vaccine scams and fraud? Does the vaccine actually protect other people? Should we still keep to the social distancing and wearing a mask?  Or is the immune system built to "embrace the bacteria"? Should they introduce compulsory vaccine before enforcing a third lockdown? Are the conspiracy predictions slowly but surely coming true? Later in the episode we talk marriage proposals. Would you get offended if someone got engaged at your wedding?  Is this a selfish act to take away your shine or is this the right place for a celebration of love? Would you say yes to a public proposal just to save the person’s face?  If the wedding proposal is declined is the relationship over? Is it more important to marry someone you’re in love with or someone you can trust? And why is the rush for marriage if it’s meant to last for life? Finally, we end with a discussion about parenting, discipline and family roles. Would you beat your child? Is it ever okay to allow someone else to hit them? If not, why is this fundamentally wrong? Would you put hands on your parents to protect yourself? If a woman hits a man should they expect to get hit back? Is it ever right to hit a woman?

“Have you ever gone to someone as a woman or a man?” This week’s episode of #LetMeSipPod begins opens with the topic of cheating. Do you want to know about it? Would you expect one of your close friends to tell you about something that may lead to loss or hurt? Do you have a duty of loyalty to your friend? Or does it depend on the motivations behind it? Who are the enablers and facilitators of cheating? Would you stay if your person cheated? Is it easier for women to cheat than men? Does material benefit outweigh emotional distress? If you were somebody’s side piece would you try to step out? Later we debate the topic of making your relationships public on social media. Do you need to advertise your partner? Or does this make you a target? Should you be frightened of wandering eyes? Can your partner ever be seen as too accessible? We end the episode by asking does your partner need to know all your friends? Are you entitled to know who your person has seen or spoken to? Can you really ever say you would never go there with someone? Should every outsider be seen as a potential threat?

We begin this week’s episode of #LetMeSipPod with the hypocrisy of the Matt Hancock cheating scandal in the middle of the COVID pandemic. How can the public take this pandemic or the rules on social distancing seriously Was the reaction about betrayal of trust or the flaunting of regulations? What does the hidden camera reveal about invasion of privacy? This week’s big news comes after the sentencing of murderer of George Floyd to 22 years and its links to the killing of footballer Dalian Atkinson by UK police. What is the meaning of murder and its degrees? What does a life sentence mean? Should it be a life for a life? We also consider the concept of bail in US vs UK and ask should you have to pay for your freedom before conviction? Next we touch on the protest of US hammer thrower Gwen Berry during the playing of the anthem at the US athletics trials. We ask is it ever right to disrespect a nation’s flag or anthem? Is there ever a right way to protest? We also look at the punishments and consequences for athletes who exercise their right to protest and ask should you tow the line or create the change? We end this week’s episode with a the topic of cultural appropriation and the passing off content as their own against the backdrop of the TikTok boycott by Black dancers and content creators. Is appropriation premeditated or simply opportunistic? What is the difficulty in paying homage to your inspirations and giving them their flowers? What can the media platforms do to prevent this? What can the community do more to protect their creations and secure ownership?

"If you don't laugh you'll cry" Desiree opens this week's episode of the #LetMeSipPod with a series of unfortunate events prior to her arrival. How bad is your 'bad' relatively? We ask what is gratitude? Should you celebrate your wins - even the small ones? Is there a danger in living life in extremes whether highs and lows? How does perspective influence your experience? Later we look at Blue Therapy and ask is it real or fake? Does it even matter if the issues are most important? Is the show reflective of communities as we know it? Are there any fans of Paul? And are the levels of toxicity and double standards between couples concerning? Why are people on relationships unable to see what outsiders can? Do we convince ourselves of things to protect ourselves? We also debate going into your partners devices.. is this a yay or nay? When it comes to cheating is emotional worse than physical connection? "Can you love someone without being 'in love' with them?" In the second segment we ask what is love? Is there a universal definition? Or are there different types of love or just different expressions? How did you show that you love someone? Is it possible to love someone and not show it? Can your love for someone ever be so strong that they can do no wrong? Finally, we end the discussion with marriage against the context of a millionaire who sued his ex-wife after finding out the three sons he raised for 25 years are not his. We ask has marriage lost its significance? Should we remove or reform the concept of marriage? Do cultural or traditional values influence how we perceive love and healthy relationships? Is this a good thing?

Eid Mubarak to all of Islamic listeners! "Don't let anyone block your blessings!" We start this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod by giving our thoughts on keeping friends around your partner? Do people really analyse their friendships? If one relationship doesn't work out is it fair game or is it a disrespect per se? Do the same rules apply to ex-partner as ex-spouses? And does it differ if it is an acquaintance vs a close friend? Or are they just as accountable? "Who noticed that men are no longer persuasive..?" In the second segment we ask is persistence attractive or does “no” always mean no? When does keen interest turn into undue pressure?  And should you have to convince someone to like you or be with you? Does it matter who loves who more in a relationship? What does it mean to love someone unconditionally and does this depend on your love languages? And how do energies or gender traits operate in this? Finally, we end this week’s pod by asking does the pursuit end when you enter a relationship or marriage? Or is this the beginning? Can emotional intelligence overcome dominant characters?

In this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod the team delve into topics surrounding the Meghan / Harry interview with Oprah and answer questions such as how believable was it? Is it ever right to question someone's mental health? Or is this the reality that comes with the princess wedding / fairy-tale lifestyle? We ask should you ever go public about family matters? And as a white person should you feel able to speak on the issues faced by friends of colour? And will there ever be an end to racism? We also look at the various reactions such as Piers Morgan on GMB alongside reaction Alex Beresford and compare this to the backlash faced by Sharon Osborne’s altercation with two black US co-hosts. As the saying goes “is being called a racist is worse than the racist act itself?" We end this week’s conversation with a look at cancel culture. We ask should you still react to people/comments you have no investment in? Or is this simply virtue signalling? And does the same apply to people that whip up hatred for personal or political gain?

As we celebrate Earth Day 🌎 this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod start with a look at the Netflix documentaries Seaspiracy and a Plastic Ocean 🌊 We ask what can be done to stop the damage caused by overfishing and discarded fishing nets and equipment? How do we create a sustainable way to consume fish? And should intelligent animals be afforded the same rights as humans? 🐬 As H&M launches free suit rentals 👔 for MALES for 24 hours we give your thoughts on the initiative. We ask who are they targeting? Is this their way of trying to rectify the 'coolest money in the jungle' scandal? Is it just a marketing scheme now that lockdown is easing? And why is it not available for women? We also discuss the topic of Packaging - or presenting yourself in a way that does not represent your reality 💸 We ask does this amount to pretending to be something you're not? Can such deception lead to emotional damage? 💔 Are there exceptions to packaging for a job interview or to close a business deal? We then move onto our main topic the George Floyd verdict ✊🏾...the first guilty verdict of a black man killed by white police in America. We ask how did you react? Were you surprised by verdict? Will the sentence hearing in 8 weeks be like another trial? We also touch on the sentences for murder and the issues of unconscious bias, stereotyping and prejudices when it comes to policing 👮🏻‍♂️ What level of mental strength and training is required? Should any officer scared of black people be allowed to carry a gun? Are military police, community policing or even robots realistic alternatives? In light of the killing of Daunte Wright and 16 year old Ma'khia Bryant, just half an our after the verdict, we also question what does the verdict mean for justice for black people going forward? ⚖ Later in the episode we ask would you expect to see black products in Supermarkets? Do the majority of the population need to cater to the needs of minorities? 🌍 If the demand is not there should businesses run services at a loss? And is there any premium to catering to minority groups? We also touch on the growth of UK rap and hip hop music 🎤 Has this been fuelled by the rise of social media such as Tik Tok? Why is the appeal of Black music so well received globally? 🎶When it comes to worldwide consumption is it comparable only to white pop music?

In the week's episode of #LetMeSipPod Uzy returns to the group after some time abroad and the team start the week with a catch up and share their travel plans for the year ✈️ We look to our cancelled holidays of the last year as well as some shelved plans such as Afronation 🇵🇹 We also talk travelling with pets, and open up on some of our experiences as pet owners 🐕‍🦺 The team then react to sad news of Prince Phillip's death and the media reaction. We compare this to the tragic news of DMX's passing and ask if there is a generational difference in the reception? Following comments by Jackie Chan who is leaving his fortune to charity 💰 not his son Jaycee we aks if you were rich would you feel bad not leaving anything for your kids? 😳 Does creating generational wealth mean providing opportunities or offering a handout?  Later in the episode we discuss the reaction to the launch of Bhad Barbie's onlyfans page 🔞 which reached 1m subscribers just after she turned 18. Is this a question of predatory behaviour or Girl go get your bag!? When compared with Lil Nas X's promoted Satan shoes🩸 what does this mean for freedom of expression? Does it exist in this country? What the world will be like for our children? Is too much content/information ever a bad thing? Are there things young people are not meant to be exposed to? 🙈 We consider Instagram's plan to launch a child-friendly platform and the risk of predators targeting children online. We question what can be done to end / censor racism and trolling comments and the possible alternatives such as a proposed verification system ✅ We also react to the news that one of co-founders of BlackLivesMatter allegedly spent £3m on four luxury properties 🏘 We ask would this affect how you view or donate towards BLM? ✊🏾Would you question where their sources of funding come from and how they manage their donations? "Cheating is not the worst thing in the world" Finally we end this week's pod with the realities of relationships - the things not always seen from the outside. We discuss the ease of break ups and finding new partners 💏 Stay tuned to the end as one of the team seems to backtrack on earlier comments regarding infidelity.

This week's episode of #LetMeSipPod starts with a look at DaniLeigh's new song Yellow Bone…that’s what he want 🎶 Triggered by the seemingly divisive nature of the song the team discuss the subject of colorism. We ask is the song unnecessary and provocative? Or should people be free to celebrate and express their love for their colour or complexion without criticism? 💁‍♀️ We also touch on the issue of black celebrities and personalities like Lil Wayne denying or gaslighting the black experience of racism and prejudice. Does denying racism cause division between the black community? I "Sport is one area where there should be males and females" Later in the episode we look at one of Joe Biden's new policies aimed at undoing one of Trump's, in allowing biological boys to compete as girls. We discuss the issue of transgender athletes competing against the opposite sex to their biological sex. We ask will the physical advantage of biological men competing as women lead to severe disparities? 🏋🏾‍♀️And if records are broken by biological men in females events, will this lead to unrealistic outcomes? 🏅 We look to the areas where sex does not matter 👩🏾‍🎓 and equality should be promoted to the fullest. And ask should sport be one of them? We also question the idea of biological women competing as men and whether this achieves equality? And if this is the direction why has Castor Semenya been treated this way? 🏃🏾‍♀️

Episode 22 This week the #LetMeSipPod team start with with a few gifts from the #HitsTheBlunt feed 😂🤦🏾‍♀️ We then share our thoughts on what makes our dream holiday? 🏖 We ask which country have you enjoyed the most 🌍 and does this differ from your favorite holiday? After we discuss internet challenges such as the silhouette and 'buss it' challenges 😏 We ask do they lead to the over-sexualisation of women? Or are they an expression of body positivity? Is twerking innately sexual? 🍑 And if you had a daughter or female friend / relative would you approve of them doing it? Is Instagram and social media making women too accessible? Or are they simply being comfortable in their bodies? Should certain things be left behind closed doors?🔐 Are all women against sexualisation? Or is this a generalisation? Is exclusivitely mutually exclusive from expression? Or is it a question of if you put it out there, don’t be surprised what you get back? Later in the episode we give our thoughts on putting your name on your business branding before you're famous or established? Is it beneficial or can it be distracting? Is there a risk of personal problems following  your business 📉 Following comments from the founder of House of CB 🛍 on social media we ask is it privileged talk for established people to criticise those on the come up because they haven't built up a following/reputation yet?

In this week's episode of #LetMeSipPod the  team get straight into it. Would you go on a purge?🔪 And what would be the first thing you do? 😈 Why do people commit crime? Do you need to have a criminal mind to commit crime? 👹 Or are some people motivated more by opportunism? Does everyone have it in them to commit crime or even kill under certain circumstances? What does it mean to have a criminal mentality? 🤯 How do you balance the risks vs rewards when considering the consequences of crime or weighing up the chances of getting caught? ⚖️   Later in the episode we ask is love ❤ a stronger emotion than hate / a lack of love? 💔 Does someone with nothing to lose pose more of a threat than someone with something or someone to save?  What lengths would you go to try to save a loved one? Would you risk your life for someone in certain circumstances but not others? Does your ability to risk your life depend on your physical abilty/frailties such as an inability to swim 🏊🏾‍♂️ or phobia of heights? 🧗🏾‍♂️ And finally... if you could only choose one would you save a stranger👶 or your favourite pet? 🐈

This week the #LetMeSipPod team start with a look at the recent Ashanti / Keisha Cole Verzuz Battle 🎤 We also debate the prospect of an Usher/Chris Brown battle or the late Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Taking lead from Anthony Joshua's post 🥊 we ask would you stop engaging in someone’s product/content because of something they do in their personal life? Can you get past the allegation/reputation of a public figure such as R. Kelly or Michael Jackson Following the suspension of popular moderator Ashley Louise from Clubhouse we ask can you separate the personality of the influencer/creator from the content they create? Or do they sign up to this by making their truth/personality their product? Later in the episode we look at free speech 🆓️🗣 and censorship.  From governments shutting down their public's internet to crackdowns on social media trolls abusing footballers 🤬 we question what free speech really means? Is it subjective and if so what should be its limitations?  We ask is cancel culture going too far? How do we justify the de-platforming of personalities 🚷 Who makes the standards? And what happens when they change? Are there alternatives to censoring such as community policing, commercial hits or boycotting and divestments?

In this week's episode the #LetMeSipPod team look at Against the backdrop of the recent #EndSARS campaign in Nigeria and abroad the team explore the issue of police corruption and brutality and reaction to this globally. How would you spread awareness or stand up for the cause you support? And are you willing to risk your life for the cause? In light of the recent Sawweetie comments on social media about men buying Birkins, we ask do you ever have to spend upwards of £30k on a gift to show your love? Are designer items investments? And is celebrities getting trolled in the comments sections ever justified? In the second segment the team look at relationships and cheating. We start with Big Tobz social media comments about the need to offer more than just good 🐱. Is good 🍆 just as easy to find as good 🐱? The team then explore whether females are "better cheaters" than men? Whether speaking to another person of the same as your partner cheating? And can building emotional connection with someone other than your partner be more damaging than physical cheating? Does you partner need to be your best friend? Can you have a best friend who is the same sex as your partner?

This week's episode of #LetMeSipPod starts with another sip of tea ☕ following the news of the beginning of Lori Harvey relationship with Michael B Jordan and that of the end of Kim and Kanye's. We share our thoughts on the Kardashian/Jenner family enterprise and how they have built a dynasty in such a short time. Following on from Meek Mill's advice on Twitter regarding people's priorities when comparing their spending habits 💸 to their investment mindsets 📈 we give our thoughts on investments - is it taking risks or simply gambling? Is an expensive wardrobe always a liability or can some things appreciate in time?  Do you need to be have passion or a vested interest to invest?  We also question what it means to be wealthy? 💰 We ask what are your streams of income? If you stopped working today would you be okay for the next few months/years? How important is it to have diversified investments and assets? Later we discuss the potential impact of the new strains of coronavirus 🤧 and their increased rates of transmission. Would you take the vaccine 💉 or leave it? We look at the mental health implications of an extended lockdown and also touch on Brexit and the tensions with Europe 🇪🇺 including new proposals to force UK artists performing in the EU to apply for visas. With an eye towards new year plans and goals we consider the opportunities lockdown has brought including savings in time and money. And in the context of the protests following George Floyd's death, we question whether it has created the environment for bringing important issues to global attention to affect political change ✊🏾

This week the#LetMeSipPod team explore the issues of single parenting and the impact of external influence on relationships We start off this week with another 'would you rather?' Asking if you would rather have someone not turn up for your wedding💍or funeral? ⚰️ Be in constant pain or have a constant itch? 💆🏾Be born deaf 🙉 or blind 🙈? Or go through life not being able to ask any questions 🙋🏾or answer any? 🙅🏾‍♀️ In the first segment we explore the topic of single parenting and ask can you co-parent with a platonic friend where there is no love or intimacy? If you date a single parent, would you expect to co-parent? And if you would stay with a partner just so your children have the same parents? In the second segment we explore whether it is ever right for someone outside your relationship to tell you what your relationship standards should be? And does it matter if outsiders believe you are being mistreated or disrespected, if you and your partner are happy with your choices? Finally we debate if you should sacrifice your career opportunities because your partner feels uncomfortable/insecure? And would the same apply if you had a young family?

This week the #LetMeSipPod team explore the impact of past partners on current relationships and when does being too friendly turn into actual disrespect In this week's 'would you rather? " we ask would you rather clog up the toilet at the home of a first date or on your first day at a new job? Send a nude picture to your dad or your boss? Say your ex's name during sex or your partner's best friend's name? How important is it to ask the uncomfortable questions about your partner's past when you are dating someone? Would you introduce your current partner to someone you've dated in the past, if you all meet in public? And would you be triggered if you heard intimate stories about your partner that they have not disclosed by them previously? In the second segment we ask where do you draw the line between being friendly, networking and moving to someone? Does the setting/environment you exchange personal details/social media contacts affect the nature of the exchange? Where should your "entry level" be? And Is there such a thing as making yourself too accessible? Finally after the viral video on social media of Kevin Samuel aka the man questioning 'do average looking women deserve a 6-figure man, the group give their thoughts on the brutal shutdown on the female caller and the wider issue of people punching above their pay grade

This week the #LetMeSipteam are a man down but don't worry we've chanelled our powers from the Great Conjunction 🪐 as prepare for the Christmas period 🎄🎅🏾 Topics in this week's pod include typical Christmas preparations, adoption and whether people's preferences should be respected We begin by asking ask how do you choose your Christmas gifts? Are you one for the sentimental or do you take your picks from an Xmas List? How much would you spend on a gift or does it depend on the recipient? And have you ever 'recycled' a gift? We also give our thoughts on what dishes are on the Christmas essentials list? Is Christmas the time for everyone to help out in the kitchen, or can too many cooks spoil the broth? And as a mum or wife, is it important for your personal household to love your food? In the next segment the team break down the app Clubhouse...sorry Android users 👾 We then ask why some people see black women as an open target for abuse? And what can we do as individuals to pay homage and give due respect to our Nubian Queens 👑🤰🏿 Later in the discussion we give our thoughts on adoption. Is it an option of last resort or is it a serious consideration when looking to start a family? We ask what factors would influence your decision to adopt, and what criteria you would look for? And would you be against contact with the biological parents? Finally we ask if there is anything intrinsically wrong with having or voicing your preference? At what point does making decisions based on personal preference turn into discrimination? And is it normal to internalise a feeling of rejection when we are not preferred?

“Yes my parents beat me, but I would never say I was abused" 🗣️🖐🏾 This week the #LetMeSipPod team explore the issues of giving to receive and how to raise your children. With the recent passing by of one of the team's birthday, we start this episode by asking how do you celebrate birthdays? Are you one for surprises, being the centre of attention or are you someone who likes things more low key? We also ask does it matter how expensive a gift is or do thoughtful gifts means a lot more? And would you be happy to receive something you genuinely did not need/would not use? Or would you prefer the giver to save their money? We then ask in this age how protective would you be over your children? And would you want to monitor where your child is or who they are talking to? On this theme, the team discuss what age they would give their child a phone? And how they would protect their children from the risks of smartphones and social media? In the second segment we consider the topic of discipline and punishment. We ask would you beat your children and what are the alternatives? Should smacking be illegal? And if not, how do you know when to and when not to? Finally the group get into a heated debate surrounding the idea of doing favours for friends. We ask should your friends feel entitled to ask you for support in promoting their personal hustles e.g. if you have an established following, platform or professional network? And does the same apply if they ask for other products and services which you offer? As always we welcome your opinions and comments.

“Does wanting to be with someone rich or comfortable make you a gold diggers?" 🗣️ In this episode the #LetMeSipPod team look at social media and its effect. We ask has social media changed the nature of stalking? And are there certain things you should never post on social media? This week we also question how ready are people to support their friends projects and business ventures on social media? Does this take away from their own shine? And would it make you feel some way if a friend has not supported you during the come up, but is there once you become an established brand? We then ask if you can expect to benefit directly from your friend's success e.g. whether you are entitled to enjoy the perks of their lifestyle if they make it? And do you ever feel that someone is trying to stick around to benefit from your success and how would you deal with this? The squad also ask whether it is possible to outgrow or move on past old friends after reaching success? And what this says about the strengths or values of that friendship? Finally the group have a tense debate on whether you should only date people who appear to have the same means/finances as you? And if someone looks like they don't, should they be automatically overlooked?

“Clearly society is placing the birth control responsibilities on the wrong gender" 🗣️ This week the #LetMeSipPod team explore the topics of sex, children and relationships. We ask as men can reproduce a lot more freely than women, should the burden be placed on them? And can you ever trust someone new enough to not use protection? Later we focus on relationships and ask whether having time-dependant goals for yourself or your relationship i.e. marriage or children, puts undue pressure on your partner? And if your partner agrees at the start to your goal or vision are they entitled to change their mind later down the line? We then ask whether it is unreasonable for a women to insist on having children at a certain time due to the differences in their fertility? And If your women proposes to you would you accept? Finally we consider why there are different legal ages in different countries for having sex/having children? And whether these rules should be based on body development or moral reasons?

"got two choices: get a billion dollars and live, or heal every issue in the world from cancer, to racism to sexism...by giving your life...choose" 🗣 This week the #LetMeSipPod squad give their thoughts on everything from the Megan thee Stallion / Tory Lanez shooting to Joe Budden's intimate touching of his dog. We ask would you cancel / stop listening to an artist due to serious allegations or convictions? Can you ever be too personal or initmate with a pet? And does the same apply to intimate acts such as touching or kissing your friends or family members. Where do you the line? In the second half we explore the subject of sexuality, is it an 'innate feeling'? Are you straight or gay from birth, or can it be influenced by other factors? We also give our opinions on plans to teach young children about LGBT relationships. We end things off by debating whether people should be allowed to self-describe? Against the backlash of the recent #RIPJKRowling social media hashtag, we ask does recognising in law the right to be self-define as a gender or ethnicity pose a threat to other members of those communities.

This week the #LetMeSipPod team ask whether there are signs that your friendship is coming to an end? Is there ever a 'right time' to drop out a friend and how would you do it? How would you know if your friendship is toxic? We then ask if there are more expectations for women than men in society? and if so, why do we tolerate such pay disparities in society? Is there still pressure on men to be breadwinners or alpha males? Later we debate whether there should be a place in sport for politics or protest? And whether protests such as kneeling or refusing to play are effective at reaching their stated objective? Finally we give our thoughts on the death penalty... can the taking of a life ever justify taking another life? And if you found out your partner was a serial killer, what would you do??

The #LetMeSip team discuss cancel culture in light of the very controversial twitter rant by Wiley. We ask why is there so much harm in generalisations? Can there ever be any truth to a conspiracy? And do other media personalities receive the same energy/ reaction for similar comments/posts? The group then give their thoughts on whether your rights to be a citizen and hold a passport should ever be taken away from you if you are born in this country, why some people join ISIS and whether there are any parallels with people joining gangs in the UK. Finally we ask when does one person's display of appreciation become another's symbol of appropriation?

"If your entire life was recorded on camera would you watch it with your family for £50k?"🎥💰 This week the #LetMeSipPod group explore friendships including how they choose their friends; whether trust is a prerequisite and how long should a real friendship take to build? They also consider the dillema that if your friend isn't on good terms with someone, should that automatically apply to you? And should this also apply to business partners? In the second part of the pod the team delve into matters of dating etiquette; share their experiences of heartbreak, and ask whether there are any differences in the way men/women deal with their breakups?

Episode 7 - Is there the value in being single? "Do you kiss with your eyes open 🙉 or closed? 🙈"... This week the #LetMeSip team look at relationships, and debate how long should someone wait before getting into in one? Can a dating period ever be too short, or too long? Or should the focus be more on finding ourselves first, before looking for someone else? They also consider whether love or relationships be 'faked'? And whether a title gives a relationship any security or stability?

“Slavery was a choice” Following on from comments by Idris Elba, the Let Me Sip team look at the issue of censorship of content seen as racist. What does this mean in the context of the taking down of statues of ‘racist’ famous Brits – what do they represent, and do we have a right to demand their removal? In the second segment we consider Kanye West’s bid for presidency including his fitness to lead, comparisons to Trump and of course the infamous “that sounds like a choice” comment. We also look at the Jada/Will/August ‘entanglement’ and whether this situation-ship was a case of taking advantage of a vulnerable young person.

‘Dating Outside Your Race’ In the first part of this week’s podcast the Let Me Sip team explore issues such as whether they would allow their adult children to live at home rent free, and whether they received any financial advice or planning from their parents growing up. In the second segment the team give their views on dating outside of their race - would you, would you not? Is it a big deal to you? Do you have a preference? We share our thoughts including any success stories or lessons learnt.

"You speak well... for a black person" 🤨 Are there certain things you simply should not say to black people? In this week's episode the Let Me Sip team consider issues surrounding their identity and heritage and explore some of their pet peeves when it comes to the comments and questions people make regarding their race.

In light of accusations of sexual assault against prominent media personalities exposed on social media the Let Me Sip team explore the idea of consent - what does it mean? Where do you draw the line? Does it have to be verbal?

Following the tragic murder of George Floyd and the worldwide protests that have gripped the globe, the Let Me Slip group touch on issues surrounding ‘Black Lives Matter’ such as the solidarity global protests, why the words have become such a controversial phrase and why what happens to black people in America has an effect on black people in the UK and more globally.

The group look into dating issues such as whether your partner’s height matters in a relationship or whether aspects such as makeup for girls and haircuts for guys can be transformative or simple essentials.