Loud murmurs podcast

The Crazy Truth About How Social Media Clout Chase Reinforces Lies, Fraud, and the Black Experience

1 h 10 min · 2. maj 2026
episode The Crazy Truth About How Social Media Clout Chase Reinforces Lies, Fraud, and the Black Experience cover

Description

Unpacking the Black experience—identity, beauty standards, and the hidden impact of colonialism. In this powerful episode, we explore how systemic bias has shaped perceptions of Black hair, skin, and self-worth across cultures—from Nigeria and Ghana to the diaspora. We dive into hair discrimination, internalised bias, colourism, and Eurocentric beauty standards, and how these narratives influence confidence, identity, and mental health. We also tackle the rise of social media culture, clout-chasing, and deception, and why these behaviours thrive in today’s digital world. This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation about Black identity, cultural conditioning, self-acceptance, and breaking harmful stereotypes. If you’re on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and embracing natural beauty, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tap in and rethink everything you thought you knew about beauty, identity, and authenticity.

Comments

0

Be the first to comment

Sign up now and become a member of the Loud murmurs podcast community!

Get Started

1 month for 9 kr.

Then 99 kr. / month · Cancel anytime.

  • Podcasts kun på Podimo
  • 20 lydbogstimer pr. måned
  • Gratis podcasts

All episodes

10 episodes

episode 'It is not your horoscope, you are just rude' and other hot takes. artwork

'It is not your horoscope, you are just rude' and other hot takes.

The girls reacted to some hot and unpopular opinions around personalities, social etiquettes, relationships and even dog owners. We also laughed our hearts out. We have a question for you: Are you in support of giving an ultimatum in a relationship? Please do not forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE our podcast with others, it goes a long way to encourage us. Have a lovely week!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com]⁠ [http://www.farmedbeauty.com/]www.farmedbeauty.com [http://www.farmedbeauty.com]⁠ [http://www.farmedbeauty.com/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com] Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==] Tiktok: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy] Facebook: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/] Don't forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.

18. maj 20261 h 14 min
episode Loud murmurs on Hustle Culture vs Soft Life: Redefining adulting artwork

Loud murmurs on Hustle Culture vs Soft Life: Redefining adulting

Most social media thrives on staged lives, but behind the glossy images lies a complex web of shallow pursuits, accidental oversharing, and the relentless pursuit of exclusivity. This episode pulls back the curtain on how the desire to appear unique pushes many into absurdities, like faking firsts or chasing viral stunts, highlighting the dangerous blurring of social media with reality. Uncover the impact of social media on authenticity, as we discuss viral stunts, the rise of 'clout culture,' and the blurred lines between reality and online personas. This episode also tackles the controversial topics of 'slut shaming' and the role of shame in today's society, offering a fresh perspective on accountability and moral values. Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com]www.farmedbeauty.com [http://www.farmedbeauty.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com] Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==] Tiktok: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy] Facebook: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/] Don't forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.

11. maj 20261 h 2 min
episode The Crazy Truth About How Social Media Clout Chase Reinforces Lies, Fraud, and the Black Experience artwork

The Crazy Truth About How Social Media Clout Chase Reinforces Lies, Fraud, and the Black Experience

Unpacking the Black experience—identity, beauty standards, and the hidden impact of colonialism. In this powerful episode, we explore how systemic bias has shaped perceptions of Black hair, skin, and self-worth across cultures—from Nigeria and Ghana to the diaspora. We dive into hair discrimination, internalised bias, colourism, and Eurocentric beauty standards, and how these narratives influence confidence, identity, and mental health. We also tackle the rise of social media culture, clout-chasing, and deception, and why these behaviours thrive in today’s digital world. This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation about Black identity, cultural conditioning, self-acceptance, and breaking harmful stereotypes. If you’re on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and embracing natural beauty, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tap in and rethink everything you thought you knew about beauty, identity, and authenticity.

2. maj 20261 h 10 min
episode In our opinions, the secret admirer and playing the game artwork

In our opinions, the secret admirer and playing the game

The conversation covers holiday celebrations, surprise visits, financial discussions, and investment strategies. The chapters include holiday celebrations and recap, surprise visit and weekend activities, finance and taxation, and investment strategies. The conversation covers the topics of investing in stocks and real estate, as well as the influence of coaches and therapists. It also delves into personal rules and daily routines that shape individuals' lives. The conversation covers topics related to daily self-care routines, bath and self-care rituals, unpopular opinions and revenge, vulnerability and personal traits, and random opinions and adulting break. The speakers discuss the importance of self-care, personal hygiene, the value of revenge, the need for vulnerability, and the concept of gentle parenting. The conversation delves into the concept of adulthood, the surprising realizations about older people, the influence of parental advice and ideologies, the impact of romantic novels and ideals, and the misconceptions about healing and closure in relationships. The takeaways highlight the overrated nature of healing and closure, as well as the concept of healing within relationships. Takeaways * Holiday celebrations * Financial discussions * Investment strategies Investing in stocks and real estate * The influence of coaches and therapists Self-care routines * Personal hygiene * Unpopular opinions * Gentle parenting Healing and closure are overrated * The concept of healing within relationships Chapters * 00:00 Holiday Celebrations and Recap * 06:01 Surprise Visit and Weekend Activities * 15:05 Investment Strategies * 37:52 Personal Rules and Daily Routines * 44:45 Unpopular Opinions and Revenge * 51:13 Vulnerability and Personal Traits * 57:52 The Freedom of Adulthood * 01:04:00 The Misconceptions About Healing and Closure in Relationships

14. apr. 20261 h 12 min