There's quite a lot of literal pop culture in this episode, with a lot of talk about film – Helen has a new Shakespeare buddy in Tom Hiddleston and a glorious story involving Coca-Cola from Mia McKenna-Bruce – and of equity and equality in the entertainment industry.
Our guest is DJ Paulette: international DJ, legend of the Haçienda, author of Welcome to the Club: The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ, and sober since 2018. So what's it like working in entertainment when you'd rather have a teapot than booze? And how do you connect with music if you're used to 'Dutch courage' from alcohol? Paulette and Helen have some advice for Kat – and anyone else who finds it hard to let go. And there's a lot of love for tea!
There are plenty of goodies in our mailbag, with letters and messages encompassing Swiss beer, Irn Bru, Sentia, and a radler (10 points if you didn't have to google it, we definitely did) and some drinks recommendations we've got to order.
Episode summary
Mia McKenna-Bruce's Coca-Cola story and Shakespeare with Tom Hiddleston (2:14)
January cinema and and we test out Loveau (6:18)
Giving up alcohol and finding new ways to connect with crowds as a DJ. (13:40)
The impact of alcohol on DJ Paulette's career and connections with others. (20:00)
Sober clubbing and the importance of tea. (21:54)
Dance floor confidence and vulnerability. (26:52)
Non-alcoholic drink options in clubs and festivals. (30:59)
Non-alcoholic alternatives to drinking. (36:19)
The importance of speaking up and owning one's story. (41:00)
Clubbing culture, women in film industry, and DJing. (47:17)
Pop culture, soft drinks, and shelf life. (51:47)
Non-alcoholic drinks and their ingredients. (57:31)
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