Let’s Talk French
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Let's Talk French is an uncensored, honest podcast which discusses topics that have an impact on young people in this generation. The host, Ines-Karel Zepa, who goes by the nickname 'French' invites different friends every episode to gain a range of different perspectives on topics being discussed.
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"Men Have Better Friendships Than Women"
May 14, 2023 08:09 - 40 minutes - 37 MBFor the final episode of the season French is joined by the “The Pull Up Podcast” and they have a debate around which gender they believe to have better friendships. They debate this based on levels of longevity and vulnerability within friendships between women and men and towards the end they discuss the dynamic between men and women friendships.
22 Lessons
April 30, 2023 08:20 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBFor the penultimate episode of the season French and Mallz sit down together and share “22 Lessons” that they have learned over their 22 years of life and within these lessons they use the opportunity to give advice to the listeners.
S6:E8: Is Mental Health Taken Seriously?
April 16, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this week’s episode, French and Mallz tackle mental health and speak about how mental health differs for each and every individual and they also discuss the importance of having a support system. The duo dive into depression, anxiety, suicide in depth but also shed light on schizophrenia on OCD.
Is Mental Health Taken Seriously?
April 16, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this week’s episode, French and Mallz tackle mental health and speak about how mental health differs for each and every individual and they also discuss the importance of having a support system. The duo dive into depression, anxiety, suicide in depth but also shed light on schizophrenia on OCD.
Transitioning From A Teenager To A Young Adult
April 02, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week French is joined by good friends Halimat and Steve and they start off by having a discussion on how corporate life is treating them post university. The trio then move onto talk about how peer pressure and social media has an impact on young adults and how it has impacted them in their decision making.
How Is The Cost Of Living Affecting You?
March 19, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this week's short episode, French is joined by her good friend Steve and they have a discussion on the UK's cost of living crisis and how they have been impacted by it. They also speak about their views on how the UK will be in 5 years and whether or not they can pictures themselves staying in London for the foreseeable future.
Why Are You Scared Of Commitment?
March 05, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIt’s halfway through the season and French is joined by good friends Joel and Michael and this week it’s’ all things commitment. The trio debate on whether or not they feel as if they are ready for commitment and they discuss their fears that come with this. The discussion then moves to whether or not they feel as if having a partner at a young age can be deemed as a distraction backing this up with real life examples and other scenarios.
Are We Becoming The Aunties That We Hate?
February 19, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this week's episode French is joined by good friends Kaymarie and Emmanuella and they begin their discussion by answering the question of whether or not they believe that our generation 'are becoming the aunties that we hate'. The trio then move on to discuss the current trends with beauty and fashion and how that has impacted us especially within the UK. The discussion then shifts onto what the girls find the most attractive in men as well as their big put offs, where they also share som...
Which Gender Deals With Heartbreak Better?
February 05, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn the third episode of the season French is joined by JM and Brandon and they discuss how men and women are both similar and different emotionally using dealing with heartbreak as the opening question. The trio then move on to speak about some of the day to day pressures men face and shed light on abuse and how it can be argued that the severity of domestic abuse which happens to men isn't taken as seriously compared to women.
Mixing Money With Friendships
January 22, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBFor the second episode of the season French is joined by Halimat, JM and Denzil and they debate on whether or not is possible to mix friendships with money. The group then take this further by debating on if they could go into business with their friends, spouse or family in the future, speaking about both potential pros and cons to doing so.
How much of an impact does religion have on your values?
January 08, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBJoining French for the first episode of season 6 is Emmanuella, Halimat and Jordan and they sit down and discuss the impact that religion has on their morals and values. They relate it their perspective on money, forgiveness, marriage and their way of life and they even share a few testimonies. The discussion then shifts to the group sharing their views on how in modern societies it is becoming normalised to disrespect religions and they share how they feel in regards to this.
End of Season 5 Finale
October 09, 2022 18:19 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBFor the final episode of season 5 French is joined by Mallz and they answer some questions asked by viewers/listeners whereby questions vary and range from topics surrounding dealing with the pressures in society as young adults, mental health and personal questions.
“Sending your child back home is lazy parenting”
September 25, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBThis week French is joined by her close friends Steve and Gbenga and they debate whether or not it is lazy parenting to send their child back home because of their behaviour or grades. The trio then move onto speak about how they differ from their parents generation and speak about some of the characteristics and traits they would adopt when it comes to them parenting in the future. Steve- @stloose_ Gbenga- @_gbengz
Shedding Skin
September 11, 2022 19:49 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThis week French is joined by good friend Mallz and they have a discussion about normalizing growing out of friendships and losing friends as you grow. The pair then move onto discussing how social media has created a culture that normalises oversharing and exposing ex friendships, family issues or relationships and share their opinions on people who engage in such behaviour. Mallz- @mallzshakur
"Cancel culture isn't real"
August 28, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBThis week French is joined by close friends Mallz, Emmanuella and Jordan and they have a deep discussion surrounded around 'cancel culture' within the UK and discuss whether or not it is something that people genuinely care about or if people just follow the crowd. The group use incidents from social media influencers as examples, which then opens the door to a discussion about racism on social media as well as colourism within the black community. Mallz- @mallzshakur Emmanuella - @emmanu...
Closure isn't necessary
August 14, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week French is joined by close friends Emmanuella and Kaymarie and they have debate on whether or not they agree with the statement “he switched up out of nowhere”. They then move on to discuss closure and if there’s any point of those who were in relationships to seek closure from their ex partners. Throughout the episode the trio share some of their previous experiences and then end by giving some advice mainly targeted to young women. Emmanuella- @emmanuellatoure Kaymarie- @kjs...
Unfinished Business
July 31, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week French is joined by close friends Jasmin, Joel and Vella and they discuss why they believe that there is a growing hate between both women and men. The group then shift discussions to talk about their views on dating and even share their own personal experiences. Towards the end they debate the phrase “if they wanted to they would” and use numerous scenarios to justify their reasonings. Jasmin- @jaasmin.01 Joel- @jm24s Vella- @vellz247
Bet On Yourself
July 17, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week French is joined with Chad and they speak about the importance of taking risks in life and they move on to share their biggest risks they've taken this year. The pair move on and discuss the power the mind has and they emphasise the importance of betting on yourself in major decisions. Chad- @millergr4m
"A leopard can't change its spots"
July 10, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week French is joined by close friends Mallz and Akera and they debate on whether or not they believe that life would be easier if people stopped seeing other people for who they wanted them to be and simply just accepted them for who they truly are. They then move on and discuss whether or not it is fair for friends to 'ghost' each other whenever they feel like it. Towards the end they then debate on whether or not people pick and choose when morals apply when it comes to both friendsh...
Was university worth it?
July 08, 2022 10:24 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this week's episode, French is joined by Emmanuella and Kunmi and they share their thoughts on whether or not they thought that university was worth it and if they would relive their three years again. The trio then dive deeper and shed some light on how university impacted their mental health, how it changed them as individuals and how it has prepared them to begin the next chapter of their lives. Views on degree apprenticeships are also discussed, as the trio debate on the level of impo...
Marriage and Relationships
June 26, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIt's the first episode of season 5 and French is joined by Emmanuella, Joel and Steve and they debate on whether or not they see themselves getting married and if in today's society the perception and attitude of marriage has changed in either a negative or positive way. They then use a handful of scenarios to explore different situations such as cheating, co-parenting and divorces and the group also share some advice to the listeners. Emmanuella- @emmanuellatoure JM- @jm24s Steve- @stlo...
End of Season 4 Q&A
August 29, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBFor the season 4 finale, French is joined by her good friends Sonyce, Chad, Reuben and Steve and they ask her a range of questions which have been asked from listeners and themselves. IG: Sonyce- @ , Chad- @millergr4m, Reuben- @rewwwbs, Steve-@_stloose
What part of London has the best music?
August 19, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn the second part of the 2-part episode, French is joined by her sister Audrey and her good friends Samir, Gbenga and Mimi and they debate on which part of London has the best music and they rank each part of London accordingly. The group then move on to speak which artists they believe have had the most iconic debut projects; they then reminisce on some old hits and decide who had the best break out single.
Who has the best discography in the UK?
August 15, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn the first part of the 2-Part episode, French is joined by her sister Audrey and her good friends Samir, Gbenga and Mimi and they sit down and discuss who they believe in the UK has the most solid discography. The main genres they discuss are rap, grime and drill; and they conclude this discussion by listing their top 3 UK artists and discussing some of the best projects to come out of the UK. IG: Audrey- audsldn , Samir- sfxnesse , Gbenga- _gbengz , Mimi- mimithemusicblogger
Second Year Uni
August 08, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBThis week French is with two of her good friends Kenyo and Targe and they sit down and discuss how their second year of university has gone for them. They talk about facing dozens of rejections from internships and placements, and then share how they bounced back and managed to secure some experience towards the end of the year and they also shed light on how different first year was compared to second year. The trio touch up on how their mental health was impacted negatively as a result of ...
"At what age is it unacceptable to be dependent on your parents?"
August 01, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBThis week French is joined by good friends JM, Halimat and Vella and they discuss whether or not they believe that there is an age where we stop being dependent on parents. Throughout the episode, the group highlight how everyone's family situations are different thus there shouldn't be a particular age where we should stop being dependent- the thin line between "don't be lazy" and "there's no rush" is emphasised. The group also share opinions on why people tend to normalise struggling and h...
Would you raise your children in London?
July 18, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week French is joined by one of her best friends JM and they talk about whether or not they would want to raise their children in London or if they would like to leave London in the future. They discuss the pros and cons of living in the capital and share some experiences they've gained from growing up in London and how they feel it has shaped them into the individual that they are today. The pair then discuss whether they'd feel comfortable sending their child to a predominately white ...
Rules are Rules
July 10, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis week French is joined with good friends Samir, Chad and Dolita and they have a discussion on a range of hot topics both in the track world & ‘normal’ world. The group discussed their opinions surrounding the Sha’Carri situation, shed some light on athletics in the UK and how it could improve, and also highlight some key issues right now in the athletics world. The group then move onto share their opinions on YouTube trends such as “smash or passes” and form further debates. IG: Samir...
Is forgiveness the same for everyone?
July 04, 2021 18:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBThis week French is joined with some of her best friends, JM, Mallz and Alex and they debate whether or not the level of forgiveness for friendships differs for relationships. The group also speak about have a deep conversation about growth both with friendships and relationships and they use a lot of past experiences to explain their reasonings. IG: Mallz- 33habibti , JM- jmz24s , Alex- adsubtle
What is love to you?
June 27, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThis week French is joined by her close friends Sonyce, Chad and Reuben and they debate about whether there is a significant different level of love for family and friends or if they love everyone equally. The group then move on to talk about relationships with their family members, friends and ex-partners and where their loyalty lies with them. Throughout the episode, many experiences are shared both positive and negative and they also express how they feel about women making the first move ...
Is it better to be an independent artist?
June 20, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn the second episode of the season, French is joined by her good friend who is also an artist, Kaywavey and they discuss all things music- from the perspective of someone in the industry. The pair talk about the pros and cons of being an independent artist, they discuss why Kaywavey does music and how the pandemic affected his career, and they also discuss the UK music scene. Throughout the episode they also list their top 5 artists and share their favourite projects. IG: kaywavey_gb YT:...
"You won't die because of cake"
June 13, 2021 17:43 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBOn the first episode of season 4, French is joined by her good friend Dolita and they discuss their relationship with food and how social media, athletics and their peers have had an impact on it. The pair also emphasise the importance of not struggling with these issues alone and trying to find someone you trust to confide in. They also give tips to younger female athletes who believe that they are on the heavier 'side' and emphasise the importance of understanding that everyone's body is d...
Taking Accountability.
March 14, 2021 17:46 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week on the season 3 finale, French is back with Kunmi and they discuss the importance of taking accountability for your actions. The pair relate it to studying, friendships, relationships, money& sport and they also share a few examples of where they have had to take accountability for things that have gone wrong in the past. They also emphasise the importance of comprising when it comes to friendships and relationships. IG:kunmzb2s
"Stop comparing and just enjoy the game"
March 07, 2021 17:36 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week French is with her close friends Sonyce and Samir, and they talk about the effects and reasons behind comparisons. They speak about comparisons made on social media, friendship groups and within families and how it has an effect on them in their everyday life. As the trio describe comparing as something inevitable, they move on to give themselves some advice about how to deal with comparisons in a healthy manner. IG: Sonyce- @sonyce__ Samir- @sfxnesse
“It’s all a facade”
February 28, 2021 16:59 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week French is joined by her good friend Halimat & the pair discuss all things related to bodies spanning from BBLs, body dysmorphia and unrealistic goals people in society nowadays set for themselves. As a result of lockdown, the two also speak about how home workouts and no gyms can cause negative effects on people's mental state and emphasize why discipline is more important than motivation. The pair also highlight the importance of dieting and being disciplined with food choice and h...
Easy Come, Easy Go
February 21, 2021 16:29 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week, French is with close friends JM and Targe and they discuss why they think that 9-5's shouldn't be downplayed and speak about the benefits 9-5's bring. They also shed light on different types of entrepreneurship routes and the common misconceptions people see and talk about the pressures that getting rich quick has on society today. The trio then move on to speak about the impact of COVID and how Boris and the government have a large role to play in how they believe it has been mish...
Make The Effort.
February 14, 2021 17:56 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIt's Valentine's Day and this week French is with close friends Kunmi and Nayana and they share their views on Valentine's Day and whether or not it is more important to women or to men. The trio debate on whether or not gifts should only be for their partners, or if it should extend to people that they have feelings for or people that they are dating. French and Nayana give some advice to the mandem, followed by Kunmi who also gives some advice to females. They then talk about whether or no...
Just Another Day
February 07, 2021 16:24 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week French is with one of her best friends Mallz, and they share their takes on whether or not they like celebrating their birthday and they debate if it's a big deal or not. French briefly shares her past birthday experiences to explain as to why she views her birthday as just another day, whereas Mallz explains as to why she feels like hers is the biggest day of the year. The pair then reminisce on some memories from when they were younger.
Title or Bond?
January 31, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBIn this week's episode, French is joined by good friends Samir, Chad, Dolita and Amber and they discuss a various amount of topics all relating to what is more important between a title and a bond. The group also speak about marriage and whether or not marriage is viewed as highly as it was in previous years. They then debate on whether or not they'd be with someone that already has a child, whether or not they could see themselves marrying out of their religion and debated on which gender ex...
"Humble but I don't take bad up"
January 24, 2021 15:38 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBFrench is joined by her best friend JM, and they discuss the importance of setting personal boundaries when it comes to their friends and family. They share a few experiences where they've had to put their foot down and they express the importance of not letting anybody walk all over them. IG: @jmz24s Twitter@jmz24s
What’s Elite?
January 17, 2021 16:17 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week French is joined by her close friend Reuben as they share their thoughts on the current training situation in the UK for all athletes. Light is also shed on how training for athletes deemed as 'elite' or 'non-elite' completely differs and whether or not they agree with England Athletic's decisions. The pair also speak about how they have adapted to training as a result of the numerous lockdowns. They then move onto speak about what success means to them as individuals, and they bri...
Recognising Growth
January 10, 2021 17:22 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn the first episode of season 3, French is joined by her close friend Kunmi and they discuss how different they were 5 years ago compared to how they are now and they touch up on their individual growth. The pair share a few experiences which shaped their growth and they give their younger self some advice and reflect on what they could have done differently.
Why are you still doing athletics?
November 08, 2020 17:22 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIn the last episode of season 2, French is joined by Sonyce, Chad and the Narrative Pod's own Rech and they discuss why they're still doing athletics and speak about their different experiences over the years. They speak about how the various coaches and groups they've had, the areas they've lived and trained in and how their knowledge of athletics has had an impact on why they are still doing athletics. As they all started from a young age they then debate whether or not they would have car...
"Code-switching"
November 01, 2020 18:35 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week French is with Annie and they speak about what is meant by "code-switching" and when they both had to start doing so. They speak about the impacts their schools and universities have had on them as well as upbringing and them ultimately just being a product of their environment. The two then debate about whether or not they would send their child to a private or state school and decide on what age they would teach their children the importance of knowing when to 'code-switch'. @the...
Swept under the carpet
October 25, 2020 17:41 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week French is with Dolita and they talk about their injuries that they have had in the past and how they dealt with it and the impact on them mentally. They mentioned how rehab, s&c, and seeking help from others allowed them to tackle this. As well as this, they mention the importance of nutrition and having a healthy balanced diet whereby the pair discuss how they struggled for a while to start 'eating clean' and trying to let go of bad habits. Both of them wonder off and start talkin...
What gives you the ick?
October 18, 2020 17:01 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week, French is with Akera and Nicole and they have a girl talk spiralling from their 'icks' which they get from guys, to the things that boys do which put them off. They also share a few personal experiences from the past with guys as well as their pet peeves.
Are you comfortable with your future wife earning more than you?
October 11, 2020 15:41 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThis week French is back Kunmi and Steve and she asks them whether or not they would feel comfortable if their future wife was earning over double their salary. They then take a different turn and debate on whether or not they would leave their job if their partner was 'rich' enough to take care of them and their family. The boys also put French on the spot by asking her what she would do if she was married to her favourite footballer and he cheated on her.
Why is this generation in such a rush?
October 04, 2020 16:23 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week French is back with Kunmi, Emeraude and Steve discussing their opinions on why they think that this generation is in a rush for nearly everything from getting money, having a business, getting into relationships and materialistic items. They mention the impact of social media and how that can cause pressure for people to feel as if they need to keep up with the current trends to not be left behind.
BTS Of A Female Athlete
September 27, 2020 17:02 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBFrench is joined by close friends Sonyce and Amber and they discuss whether or not women and men in sport are viewed equally, and they give solutions that could potentially make both genders more equal in the future. The three speak about how periods can have an effect on training both mentally and physically, as well as dating/being in a relationship and they each share which three female sportswomen inspire them the most.
Social Media's Impact On Today's Generation
September 20, 2020 16:44 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week French is with her good friends Emeraude, Jev and Alex and they debate on how much of an impact social media has on today's generation. They also touch upon whether or not 'cancel culture' really exists or if it just selective, and they focus a lot on how it can influence the way people dress, think and act.