DeepSummary
Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss various political PR disasters and blunders from recent elections, including Rishi Sunak's announcement speech outside in the rain and Keir Starmer's lack of focus on migration policies. They also reminisce about the 'Cool Britannia' era under Tony Blair's leadership and the influence of Britpop bands like Oasis.
The conversation shifts to culinary topics, with Lily explaining her process for making a long-simmered Bolognese sauce with milk and wine, and the debate over whether to mix the sauce directly with the pasta. They discuss the purpose of bay leaves in cooking and Lily's tendency to oversalt her food.
Lily and Miquita share their experiences with authority figures, discussing their instinctive reactions of rage or avoidance when faced with demands from security guards, police officers, or others asserting their authority. They examine the different approaches based on race and personal history, and Lily shares an incident where she was berated for smoking in a park.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Political campaigns and PR strategies can often suffer from missteps, blunders, and lack of clear messaging, as evidenced by the examples discussed in the episode.
- The debated purpose and use of ingredients like bay leaves and the method of combining sauces with pasta can reveal personal preferences and culinary philosophies.
- Reactions to authority figures can vary greatly based on personal experiences, racial identity, and trauma, leading to contrasting approaches of either compliance or confrontation.
- Lily and Miquita's candid conversations touch on a wide range of topics, from politics and cooking to personal anecdotes and cultural observations, showcasing their unique perspectives and friendship.
- The episode explores themes of rage, autonomy, and the impact of societal norms and expectations on individual behavior and self-expression.
- Humor and witty commentary are used throughout the discussion to provide insightful critiques and observations on various subjects.
- The contrasting reactions to authority figures highlight the influence of race, personal history, and trauma on individual experiences and coping mechanisms.
- The detailed discussion of cooking techniques and ingredients offers a glimpse into the hosts' culinary passions and attention to detail.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “The Romans didn't know what the fuck they were doing. It's all about the grid system.“ by Lily Allen
- “And my dad is so good with the police. Garfield, just charm offensive by the end. They're like laughing with him and drinking tea. And he's like, because I don't need, like, pick your battles, Makia. And I'm like, aren't you pissed off that they're here and trying to shut us down? Did he say, yeah, but that's not going to get me anywhere.“ by Miquita Oliver
- “I do feel that rage, but it doesn't really happen to me that much.“ by Lily Allen
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Episode Information
Miss Me?
BBC Sounds
5/30/24
Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss political PR disasters over the years, what bay leaves really add to a dish, and their issues with authority.
Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds