The Feminist Bar Podcast 🍸

LGBTQIA ZimbabweansTake Up Space :Speaking Up on NAMAs Backlash

In this special episode, we are reporting a story under the 100 Stories of Us project !! Host Tinatswe Mhaka talks to spoken word poet and media practitioner Prince Rye about his trending outfit at the Zimbabwe NAMA Awards. We talk activism, taking up space, and navigating Zimbabwe's conservative and problematic social norms. Check out the project at: 100storiesofus.com 

Men’s Loneliness is not Feminist’s Problem

In this episode host Tinatswe Mhaka briefly addresses emerging conversations about the rise of feminism impacting loneliness. How does regression solve the loneliness problem faced by several generations? What are some of the emerging trends from this conversation? If you would like to attend the screening of Transcending Boundaries: Being Transgender in Zimbabwe please register at: https://bit.ly/40c42IY 

Finding Feminism in my Late 30s: Lessons and Reflections of outgrowing Patriarchy

In this episode, the host is joined by author Samantha Vazhure to talk about her feminist journey. How does patriarchy keep us in place? What are some of the things that enlighten us into discovering new freedoms? Engage with the author and her work here: https://www.samantharumbidzai.co.uk/ 

Bringing Feminism Into the Family : When and How?

In the first episode of 2023, host Tinatswe Mhaka is joined by Nyashadzashe Makoni to talk about the different ways we can change social norms in our families and communities. The conversation unpacks some of the risks and nuances related to enforcing change in conservative environments. You can follow the podcast @thefeministbar on Instagram and Twitter. 

Feminist Lessons for the Festive & Reflecting on 2022

Happy Holidays to all the feminists and listeners out there. Thank you for your time, engagement, and discourse. In this episode host, Tinatswe Mhaka reflects on 2022 and talks about some things to keep in mind over the holidays as we challenge ourselves and others. 

Leave Pillow Princesses Alone: A Mini Episode

Let's talk about leaving princesses alone and agreeing that our sexual boundaries do not define our sexualities. This is a Behind The Bar episode, a short chat and update with host Tinatswe Mhaka. To support our guests please check out their podcasts: Kim Nyajeka https://knyajeka.podbean.com/ Fiona Gambanga https://utanopublichealth.podbean.com/ 

A Conversation about Healing From Heartbreak

In this episode host, Tinatswe Mhaka has a conversation with lifestyle creator, and podcaster Shirley Dor about healing from heartbreak. We discuss moving on from relationships, platonic and otherwise. What are some of the things we do not know about how we need to heal? You can find the guest's content here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPygQhS6ENfBB7rBUP74TQ 

Exploring Ethically :Talking Curiosity, Baby Queers and Compulsory Heterosexuality

In this episode host, Tinatswe Mhaka talks to uSqinseko (@usqinseko) and Ann Holland (@DonCorleAnn)  about the complexities and conflicts of exploring one's sexuality. What is compulsory heterosexuality? Is there an ethical way to explore one's sexuality without compromising others? If you would like to support the podcast please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/feministbar 

Incoming Season, Abolition and How Life was Kicking my Ass

We Back!!! In this episode, the host gives an update on the podcast break, and the upcoming season and gets to talking briefly about rehabilitation and abolition. Can perpetrators of sexual crimes be rehabilitated? Who has the power when justice is the responsibility of communities? If you would like to come on this season sign up here https://forms.gle/t4VpK1JJZuFxDB8y7 

Where My Data At? Data Privacy, Gender & Why Your information Matters

In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka talks to data & privacy expert Chenai Chair, who helps us to unpack the meaning of data and privacy, and why they are essential in our lives. What are the ways that feminists can build resistance as we navigate online spaces? How can that resistance be strengthened in our communities and at an institutional level? To learn more about this visit https://mydatarights.africa/. 

To learn more about the ADAPT project and the Privacy is Global Podcast visit https://adapt.internews.org/