A Seat At The Table

Welcome back to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.In this episode, Alex talks to Joke Amusan. Joke is a German-Nigerian textile artist based in London. Her art practice highlights the experiences and complex beauty of what it means to be a Black woman – through the exploration of identity and heritage. Joke’s art pieces are conversational, encouraging women to come together to share their stories and to embrace who they are unapologetically. She strives to help build community by bringing people together and sharing space together through her creative workshops. Her work has been exhibited in the UK, USA, Germany, and Switzerland. In 2022 she was nominated for the “Female Founder” award in The Independent Awards, and in 2023 she was a finalist in The Ingram Prize.We discuss Joke's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a wonderful guest list; writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, artist Carrie Mae Weems and activist Malala Yousafzai. Set against a soundtrack of Little Simz, Cleo Sol and Andra Day, they start with summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce, followed by jollof rice, plantain and chicken, and finishing with apfelstrudel. We discuss how her feminism intersects with her work as an artist and her identity as a Black woman.

Welcome back to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.In this episode, Alex talks to Dr Helen King. Helen is Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at the Open University with an academic career spanning over two decades. Her work delves into the intersections of history, medicine, and gender. Helen’s upcoming book, Immaculate Forms: Uncovering the History of Women's Bodies, is a groundbreaking exploration of how women's bodies have been perceived throughout history. Helen’s interdisciplinary work bridges the gap between health professionals and historians, shedding light on how historical perspectives can enrich our understanding of modern medical practices. Her influence extends beyond academia, with her public engagement efforts including storytelling, educational events, and insightful blogging on topics ranging from ancient Greek medicine to the history of pain.We discuss Helen's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a fabulous guest list; 12th century medical practitioner Trota of Salerno, 19th century nurse and social reformer Florence Nightingale, and preacher and suffragist Maude Royden. Set against a soundtrack of Hildegard of Bingen, Florence Price and Fleur Stevenson, they start with figs and ricotta, followed by seven hour slow-roasted lamb with roasted vegetables, and finishing with fresh seasonal fruit and marrons glacés, served with a Tokaji dessert wine. We discuss how her feminism intersects with women's health, ancient medical history, and her Christianity.

Welcome to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.In this episode, Alex talks to Yulin Kuang. Yulin is an LA-based award-winning screenwriter and director. She was born in Guangzhou, China and quickly uprooted first to the flat plains of Wichita, Kansas and then to various suburbs of New Jersey, where she wrote a lot of Harry Potter fanfiction and became obsessed with telling kissing stories. She is currently adapting and directing Emily Henry’s novel, Beach Read, for 20th Century. She previously also adapted Henry’s People We Meet On Vacation for Temple Hill and 3000 Pictures. Yulin’s own debut novel, How to End a Love Story, will be published in April 2024 through Avon.We discuss Yulin's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a fabulous guest list; journalist and writer Nora Ephron, director and playwright Celine Song, and novelist Elizabeth Gaskell. Set against a soundtrack of Rex Orange County, Billy Joel and The Highwomen, they start with a cucumber salad and a Los Feliz Iced Tea from Home on Hillhurst, which features a chai-infused scotch component, followed by Chrissy Teigen's Spicy Miso Carbonara, paired with the Francis Coppola 2020 Claret, and Prantl's Burnt Almond Torte, which was her wedding cake, served with decaf coffee. We discuss how her feminism intersects with her writing and the romance genre, and her past and current projects.

Welcome to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.In this episode, Alex talks to Harriet Williams. Harriet is a Deputy Leader of the Women's Equality Party and an active member of the Camden Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Board. Her involvement in this board (established in 2022) came about in response to an inquiry led by the Camden Women's Forum to address VAWG in Camden. As a founder, Harriet operates independently as a Young Parent Consultant. She is a single parent to a daughter, a role that she views as both extraordinary and challenging. This unique aspect of her life further underscores her commitment to advocating for women's equality. She co-authored the Young Parents in London: Living with Precariousness report (2018) for Partnership for Young London and 4in10; a campaigning network of 400 London organisations working to improve the lives of the 4 in 10 children living in poverty in the capital. She also supported Barnardo’s on their Care-Experienced Parents Unite for Change report (2022) which was formed because parents’ voices were largely absent in a lot of Barnardo’s research.We discuss Harriet's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a formidable guest list; Afghan politician, writer, and women's rights activist Fawzia Koofi, American singer-songwriter Nina Simone, and Tusaiwe Munkhondiya, the founder of non-profit organisations Empowering Young Mothers and You Are Not Alone in Malawi. Set against a soundtrack of Darryl Farris, Etta James and Brandon Lake, they start with mutton rolls, followed by pounded yam, okra and stew, and finishing with banana fitters and pistachio ice cream. We discuss how her feminism intersects with her activism, and her past and current projects.

Welcome to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.In this episode, Alex talks to Kimberley McIntosh. Kim is a writer and researcher, with a focus on race and inequality. She has written for a range of publications including the Guardian, the Washington Post, the Independent, the Metro, i news gal-dem and Vice. Kimberly has discussed her research on BBC Radio 4 and 5 Live, BBC News and Sky News and worked on campaigns such as the Windrush Scandal. black girl, no magic is her first book.We discuss Kim's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a fabulous guest list; broadcaster Clara Amfo, author James Baldwin and American academic Tressie McMillan Cottom. Set in a fantasy castle, against a soundtrack of Jacques Green, Teedra Moses and City Girls, they start with chargrilled octopus, followed by oxtail with rice, coleslaw and macaroni pie, and finishing with lemon posset. We discuss how her feminism intersects with her writing, and her past and current projects.

Welcome to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.In this episode, Alex talks to Yasmin Ali. Yasmin is a chemical engineer, dedicated to developing renewable energy projects. Having worked in coal and gas fired power stations, oil and gas, district heating systems, and energy innovation, Yasmin transitioned away from fossil fuels into more sustainable energy systems over the course of her career. She has given over a hundred talks about engineering and energy, written for the BBC and Metro, featured in TV and radio programmes and completed a British Science Association Media Fellowship with the BBC's Science Unit. In recognition of her public engagement work, Yasmin has been awarded and shortlisted for multiple industry awards, including the 2020 Women's Engineering Society's top 50 female engineers in sustainability.We discuss Yasmin's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a great guest list; writer and comedian Sandi Toksvig, scientist Ainissa Ramirez and science writer Lisa Margonelli. Set in space next to the International Space Station, against a soundtrack of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Boiler Room Beiruit DJs and Aphex Twin, they start with humous, baba ganoush and bread, followed by Iraqi aubergine wrapped lamb kebabs in a tamarind and tomato sauce with rice, and finishing with baklava from Istanbul. We discuss how her feminism intersects with her work as a chemical engineer, and her past and current projects.

Welcome to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.In this episode, Alex talks to Habiba Katsha. Habiba is a freelance journalist who writes about race, gender, beauty, and internet culture. She has written for publications such as Refinery29 UK, HuffPost UK, Gal Dem, inews, The Indy, and several others.We discuss Habiba's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a legendary guest list; author Toni Morrison, the GOAT bell hooks, and political activist Angela Davis. Set in her home against a soundtrack of Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Wizkid, they start with oxtail croquettes, followed by rice with pondu and salt fish, and finishing with sticky toffee pudding with icecream. We discuss how her feminism intersects with her work as a journalist, and her past and current projects.

Welcome to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.In this episode, Alex talks to Jennifer Savin. Jennifer is Cosmopolitan UK’s multiple award-winning Features Editor, who specialises in writing about issues most important to young women. She is best known for her investigative reports – many of which have seen her go undercover, for example to meet the ‘landlords’ offering free rent in exchange for sex – and ground-breaking features, such as her recent deep dive into the rise in abusers suing their survivors for speaking out, known as the ‘Depp effect’. She also heads up the Body content on the Cosmopolitan UK website, which includes mental health, body image, nutrition, fitness, pregnancy and more, and regularly writes about her own thorny mental health journey and experience of mindful drinking, inspired by spending 15 months entirely sober. Jennifer is also an author, equality campaigner (successfully helping to petition the government into making pills-by-post abortions a permanent option after the pandemic) and a documentary consultant, most recently working on – and appearing in – BBC Three’s ‘Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next?’ as an image-based sexual abuse expert. We discuss Jennifer's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a wonderful guest list; Queen of England Anne Boleyn, former editor-in-chief of Cosmo magazine Helen Gurley Brown, and actress Meghan Markle, with an honourable mention to activist Marsha P Johnson. Set in an old castle in Greece against a soundtrack of Holly Humberstone, Courtney Love, and Fleetwood Mac, they start with baked camembert, bread and crudites, followed by the Vietnamese Veggie from Vietbox, and finishing with chocolate mousse served with a drizzle of olive oil. We discuss how her feminism intersects with her work as a journalist, and her past and current projects.