Podcasts by The YIKES Podcast

EPISODE 50: COP27, Occupations and a Book from 2022-12-01T08:53:09

Mikaela's just returned from COP27 in Egypt and Jo's just returned from university occupations with the End Fossil Occupy movement. They speak about their experiences fighting for climate justic...

EPISODE 49: COP27 Live - Youth From Resistance To Power from 2022-11-11T13:51:30

Mikaela hosted a panel live at COP27 on "Youth: From Resistance to Power" with Ayisha Siddiqa, Eric Njuguna, Mitzi Jonelle Tan and Re Cabrera. They spoke about the different ways that youth are ...

On The Frontlines: Saving Tuvalu from 2022-11-03T12:42:21

This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. This week we her...

EPISODE 48: Billionaires Shouldn't Exist from 2022-10-06T02:00:27

In today's episode we discuss billionaires and philanthrocapitalism, following Mikaela'a challenge of both of these at the Gates Foundation's annual event last week. Listen to learn more about w...

On the Frontlines: Nuclear and Coal Free Batan from 2022-09-22T02:46:18

This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. This week we here fr...

EPISODE 47: Theory, Political Education and Practice from 2022-09-08T00:22:33

Have you ever felt like you have to read a whole stack of books before getting involved in activism? In this episode Mikaela and Jo discuss the power as well as the shortcomings of theory for so...

On the Frontlines: Abayuuti Climate Action Network from 2022-08-25T01:30:11

This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. This week we her...

EPISODE 46: Uprooting Islamophobia with Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan from 2022-08-11T02:00:53

For this episode we are in conversation with the wonderful Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, also known as @theBrownHijabi on socials and author of Tangled in Terror: Uprooting Islamophobia.

We talk...

On the Frontlines: Rojava Revolution from 2022-07-28T08:21:11

Bio: This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. We hope it ...

EPISODE 45: Is Reactive Activism helpful? from 2022-07-14T03:00

Should we all pivot our focus to every tragedy that happens? Can social media's shifting focus to whatever is the most recent issue get in the way of long-term work against issues like the clima...

On the Frontlines: Lützerath Bleibt from 2022-06-30T10:17:11

This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. We hope it allow...

EPISODE 44: Why you should join a union from 2022-06-16T04:00:02

For this episode we chatted to Eve Livingston, author of "Make Bosses Pay" about unions. We discuss what unions are, their importance, the need for more coalition building with unions and what t...

On The Frontlines: Indigenous Land Defenders in Mexico from 2022-06-02T03:00:27

This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. We hope it allow...

EPISODE 43: You don't have to be a perfect activist from 2022-05-19T03:00:44

We're finally back!!! Welcome to Season 5 of YIKES! 

In this episode, we reflect on our own internalised beliefs of perfectionism and how that can get in the way of activist work,...

EPISODE 42: Cop-Out 26 from 2021-11-25T01:00:05

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 being in Glasgow during this UN climate confer...

EPISODE 41: "A Bigger Picture" with Vanessa Nakate from 2021-11-11T01:00:19

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...

EPISODE 40: What is COP26? w/ Farhana Yamin from 2021-10-28T07:06:52

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 neg...

EPISODE 39: Suing our Governments with Tessa Khan from 2021-10-14T10:56:02

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 to the courts.

We also talked about...

EPISODE 38: Why We Should Abolish Prisons in the UK from 2021-09-30T00:44:16

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 types of prisons, current expansion plans, commu...

EPISODE 37: What Can I Do? from 2021-09-16T01:00:58

This week we dive deeper into what organising actually is. We explore the different roles within social movements, dismantling barriers that make activism exclusionary and the call for us all to...

EPISODE 36: Choosing Hope Not Fear with Hassan Akkad from 2021-09-02T15:30

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 - bookHope Not Fearwhic...

EPISODE 35: Too Radical or Not Radical Enough? from 2021-07-05T03:00:43

We are back with a bonus episodes in between seasons, woohoo!! In this episode, we talk about idealism, futures envisioning, feeling too radical whilst not radical enough and stepping into diffe...

EPISODE 34: We Are Constantly Learning from 2021-05-13T00:20:26

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 lea...

EPISODE 33: One Solution Fits None from 2021-05-06T08:38:37

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, consumer 'activism' and context-based soluti...

EPISODE 32: Breaking Up With Internalised Capitalism from 2021-04-29T09:45:05

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 it is essential we break up with this for pers...

EPISODE 31: The Revolution Will Not Be Greenwashed from 2021-04-22T03:45:59

Today it's International Greenwash Day! Well... it's actuallymeantto be Earth Day... With all the greenwashing we're seeing today (and most days) we recorded a whole episode all...

EPISODE 30: Beyond the Good/Bad Binary with Jess Mally from 2021-04-15T02:15:18

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 for collective change-making.

Jess'...

EPISODE 29: Individualism and Perfectionism from 2021-04-08T09:11:39

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 Dab...

EPISODE 28: Climate Rage&Greentrolling with Mary Annaïse Heglar from 2021-04-01T08:45:44

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 companies on twitter) and so much more. This w...

EPISODE 27: Layla Saad: White Supremacy, Healing&Futures from 2021-03-24T04:00:11

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 sustains herself in this work and abo...

EPISODE 26: Abolish the Monarchy from 2021-03-18T04:30:35

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 are not at all shocked, but want to take this...

EPISODE 25: Beyond White Feminism from 2021-03-11T09:12:49

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EPISODE 24: COVID&Change: The Impact Of The Pandemic On Social Movements (Live Panel) from 2021-03-04T08:39:32

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). Ho...

EPISODE 23: Normalisation of Crisis from 2021-02-25T10:18:03

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 worl...

EPISODE 22: Rest For The Many from 2021-02-18T06:00:43

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 ...

EPISODE 21: Unlearnings and Actions from 2020-12-17T12:08:36

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 speak to how to raise/handle those "difficult" to...

EPISODE 20: Gatekeeping and Collective Change from 2020-11-19T11:23:28

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 Josep...

EPISODE 19: What is Climate Justice? from 2020-11-12T10:21:05

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 Loa...

EPISODE 18: The US Election from 2020-11-05T07:30:10

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 completely essential. CW: lots of swears, lots of...

EPISODE 17: Tools of Resistance, History and Black Mental Health with Jess Mally from 2020-10-22T07:00:45

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 white gaze.

To learn and support h...

EPISODE 16: Black Lives Matter is Still Not a Trend (feat. Leah Thomas and Marie Beecham) from 2020-10-15T07:00:12

Mikaela chats with Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah founder of @intersectionalenvironmentalist) and Marie Beecham (@mariebeech) to follow up on the Black Lives Matter is More Than A Trend episode. Th...

EPISODE 15: White Saviourism from 2020-10-07T20:56:48

This week, Jo and Mikaela discuss white saviourism through the examples of film, media and environmentalism. We also discuss the “Good White Person” and what this means in the pursuit for collec...

EPISODE 14: Climate Change is a Health Issue from 2020-10-01T12:10:15

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 a...

EPISODE 13: How Media is used to Oppress from 2020-09-24T07:00:44

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. We also speak about the display of crisis, i...

EPISODE 12: Relationships and Accountability from 2020-09-17T07:00

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 skills and holding others accountable. We are ...

EPISODE 11: Mental Health, Refugee Rights and the Privilege of Movement with Hassan Akkad from 2020-07-23T07:00:55

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 ed...

EPISODE 10: Periods, Trans Rights and Boundaries with Kenny Ethan Jones from 2020-07-16T13:10:20

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. He shares his experience in using IG as an e...

EPISODE 9: Call Out Culture and System Change from 2020-07-09T13:34:39

This episode is brought to you by GoClimate -https://www.goclimate.com/

Jo and Mikaela talk about the...

EPISODE 8: Beyond White-Environmentalism (feat. Wawa Gatheru) from 2020-07-02T14:12:50

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 to Wawa about gatekeeping in academia, white...

EPISODE 7: Black Lives Matter Is More Than a Trend (feat. Leah Thomas and Marie Beecham) from 2020-06-11T13:23:34

Mikaela talks to Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah) and Marie Beecham (@wastefreemarie) about how the huge influx of followers following the #BlackLivesMatter movement finally being given the attentio...

EPISODE 6: Toxic positivity&Anti-racism from 2020-06-01T07:00

Cw: racism& white supremacy

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

(we recor...

EPISODE 5: Fast Fashion (feat. Aja Barber) from 2020-04-22T11:02:57

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 amazing Aja Barber. We cover topics such as fast ...

EPISODE 4: The Coronavirus and Ecofacism from 2020-03-24T10:36:05

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.

EPISODE 1: How We Got Into Climate Activism from 2020-02-11T11:20:41

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). ...