Meg Talks Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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