The Lost Words Podcast

The guys start today's episode with the news out of Australia about the COVID vaccine returning positive HIV tests in Australia, and briefly discuss the landscape of the UK for the next few weeks/months regarding C19 and the Brexit transition. After that, Joe talks about the growing pains of younger years, then the guys move on to the questions for this week, including navigating dating with child...

Today's episode kicks off with a congratulatory message to Joe re. passing his theory test! The guys then go on to speak about the news of the negative reaction experienced by some volunteers who took the COVID-19 vaccine (11:49), and then go on to talk about a statement made by a model who says "should women only date wealthy?" Joe questions whether there's such thing as a "talking stage" (41:00)...

Off the back of Episode 24, here's a bite size episode with the results of the dichotomy quiz mentioned in Ep 24. Once again, it's important to stress that all these tests are not an accurate indicator of the thing they are testing for, and if you are genuinely interested in the results for any test you take, you should always seek a professional opinion. Enjoy! https://dichotomytests.com/test.htm...

After an unplanned week off, Joe and Ren dust off the mics and see if the time off has rusted their podding abilities! They start with the Christmas talk and some memories of growing up, then go on to talk about the COVID vaccine and how there isn't enough information on the virus to start talking about a vaccine.  Today's episode takes on a much more light hearted tone compared to previous e...

This week the guys start off talking about the unfortunate but expected reaction to the Christmas Sainsburys commercial "Gravy Song", referencing what was said on a previous episode with Argos. (6:02) and in world news, Joe leads with the Prime Minister defending the Home Secretary after allegations of bullying (18:02) and questions how to navigate bullying in the workplace. They then discuss the...

This week's episode starts with the UK Government releasing the report on black people, racism and human rights, and then the guys go on to talk about the COVID vaccine rumoured to be ready for January, and people's apprehensions based on Thalidomide. On experimental medication, they briefly revisit the idea of a male contraceptive and their personal stances on it. They talk about a man taking his...

The guys start off talking about Lockdown 2 in the UK and then go on to talk briefly about the US Presidential Election and the similarities between their elections and that of the Prime Ministerial elections in the UK. Joe talks about what goes into making the podcast and the decisions they have to make about growing and maintaining the podcast (33:49) and then they go on to the Q&As, starting wi...

No news is sometimes good news, and this week the guys have no news to discuss. But for the last episode of Black History Month (UK) Joe starts with a brief history of Notting Hill Carnival and some of the memories from the event (9:35) and the guys nominate Diane Abbott and John Jones for their final high profile black figures for the month. Ren takes it a step further by shouting out black frien...

Today starts off on a sombre note as the guys discuss the government decision not to feed school children during the school holidays (6:00) and then go on to talk about the escalating violence in Nigeria. Ren brings awareness to the landslide in Viet Nam, and then for the penultimate time this month, the black excellence section (24:30) On to the funnies, the guys discuss things you can't say to y...

Today's episode starts with the guys discussing, once again, the new COVID restrictions imposed on the UK/London (we have to use our platform responsibly) and how the government's proposals will have Londoners out of pocket. They also highlight the recent protests against SARS in Nigeria (18:55) before moving on to Black Excellence, which is the theme for black history month. (27:00) After celebra...

Black history month continues! And so, Joe doubles down on his take that the U.S President was not suffering from COVID-19 at all. Later, Joe pitches the idea of an "online/social media credit score influenced by behaviour towards others (12:45) and then Joe and Ren spend the rest of the episode celebrating our heroes of black excellence (20:30) This episode is late. I apologise. (Joe)

Off the back of a slow news week, the guys talk shop around politics, the US President's COVID-19 diagnosis, and even congratulate Zendaya on winning an Emmy. For the month of October it's Black History Month in the UK, and they'll be celebrating black figures from the past as well as the present, as well as talking about the works of people in black culture. For the rest of the month, a person (o...

After a week off the guys come back with heartfelt thank yous for the feedback received on Episode 14. Today's episode kicks off with congratulating Ren on the birth of his first niece! They go on to talk about the human challenge trials and the state of COVID-19 in the U.K (16:00) and if the virus was made in a lab. On a lighter note, the guys discuss dating a step sibling (31:20) and whether wom...

Trigger/Trauma Warning: This episode includes the guys speaking candidly about their experiences around suicidal thoughts and depression. Please skip to 36:00 if you would rather avoid such a sensitive topic. Today the guys start with a heavy topic regarding Suicide Awareness month (1:45) and encourage anyone experiencing difficulties to seek help however that may look. On a lighter note, Joe ends...

I promise we weren't recording outside! In today's episode the guys end up accidentally freestyling most of the day's content after a slow news week. But they begin today's episode with a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, then go on to talk about missing Notting Hill Carnival 2020, and briefly discuss the furor around Adele's instagram post. Amongst a slew of other topics, the government encouraging th...

Today the usual lineup has a plus one in the form of long time friend and actor Tresor, who talks about some of the experiences he's had in the acting field. Together, the guys cover a number of far reaching topics including Joe's wild dreams (23:50) recent happenings in the world what with the shooting of Jacob Blake (34:10), things closer to home including, once again, racism on show in the UK....

Today the guys start off with the news that the Government did a U turn regarding GCSE grades and discussing the CNN article regarding black children in childbirth. They then go on to discuss issues surrounding domestic violence in relationships and the problems that arise as a result of abusive relationships (26:47). On a lighter note, Ren asks what the potential problems could be regarding datin...

The guys celebrate their milestone episode in style with a variety of topics! Joe discusses the media distraction techniques and the poverty porn by broadcasters filming refugees, and goes on to discuss the class problem with the grading algorithm of student A Levels. They also discuss men's mental health (30:33) what Valentines Day looks like for men (39:02) and spend some time talking about love...

The guys start by wishing Ren a happy birthday! MORE LIFE! Also discussed is the recent news from the Wachowskis about the Matrix trilogy being a trans metaphor (9:58 ) being pro black in an interracial relationship (21:56) the life of black people in the workplace (30:17) and their take on the age old question about "can men and women be just friends?" (57:42) and a quick trip down memory lane as...

Today, Joe starts off by clarifying points made on Episode 7 about relationship perception. Then both Ren and Joe give their take on modern day friendships, the impact of social media on the viewpoints of people, and their reaction to the Will and Jada situation. Also covered are Ren's time at the protests, OnlyFans and more...

Still managed to fill an hour in a slow news week! Today, Joe and Ren talk about lockdown restrictions being relaxed, namely gyms reopening and the risks involved. They also talk about educating the elders on the struggles of the present, the mystery of the "guys group chat", and more! Sunday coming (Jul 12) there will be a peaceful protest from 2pm until 6pm from Marble Arch to Parliament Square....

In today’s episode, Joe talks about his experience with @chaincyclists and the good work they’re doing in the black community (4:58) and discusses with Ren the issues around the counter protests (8:45). They also talk about why men can’t be vulnerable around each other (16:52) and whether movies like Rush Hour could be released in today’s climate (47:43). Also talked about is the CNN poll on the p...

The protests are a drop in the ocean compared to what's to come! In today's episode, Joe is joined by long time friend Ren. This episode covers their experiences with the Black Lives Matter protests in London, as well as what they would like to see change going forward, and workplace culture.  Also covered is the subject of "erasure of history" and how broadcasting companies are removing old TV sh...

Today’s episode is recorded with a heavy heart. Rest in peace to Belly Mujinga, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd. Systemic racism is discussed as well as the story of Amy and Christian Cooper (no relation) and the deaths of Belly Mujinga, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd. May they rest in peace. Any links received that can be useful will be updated in the podcast description and on the podcast Twitter...

In this episode let’s try to take a trip down memory lane by revisiting old music and old memories (hopefully good memories!) and in the second half of today’s episode, (7:13) the issue of colourism in the black community is addressed.