Made Of Human With Sofie Hagen

Sofie talks to producer, writer and co-host of Pointless, Richard Osman about crossing “the talent moat”, writing successes and failures, orbiting the earth, the illusion of being posh, fathers, flaws, barricade-shouters, building walls, Twitter and abuse, Identity politics and relationships with food.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Eating disorders, self-harm.Support the show

Sofie talks to actress, personal trainer and pole/twerk instructor Kelechi Okafor about standing up for yourself, using the word “crazy” to subjugate women, reclaiming “bossy” and “strong”, the problem of unrelenting good vibes, the history of twerking, fad fitness, therapy and transcendent grief, going to Nigeria, affirmations and social media.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Eating disorders, childhood abuse.Support the show

Sofie talks to British artist and writer Scottee about bringing the conversation to people who don’t want to have it, Masculinity, infiltrating the male space, bravery, visibility in public spaces, the injustice bone, body positivity, the adoption process, the NHS and secret deals, the future of gender and addiction.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Trauma and violence, homophobia, addiction.Works mentioned in this episode:Bravado by Scottee Men in the Cities by Chris GoodeSupport the show

Sofie talks to American activist and Executive Director of Equality for HER, Blair Imani about being a full-time activist, getting arrested, the media narrative surrounding the Black Panther movement and Black Lives Matter, the prison industrial complex, coping mechanisms, converting to Islam, death threats and safe spaces.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mention of Eating Disorders and Anorexia in Intro. Some mentions of Islamophobia in main interview.Support the show

Sofie talks to Canadian improviser Colin Mochrie about getting older, his daughter coming out as Transgender, Whose Line is It Anyway?, Marriage, Trump, being shy, visiting the Congo and a future of jet-packs.Support the show

Sofie talks to Australian artist Ofa Fotu (aka Odette Mercy) about being part of the cast of Hot Brown Honey, hip-hop feminism, women of colour in theatre, activism and self-care, douchebag presenters, reclaiming negative spaces, performing for children and the importance of diversity in audiences.Works mentioned in this episode:Hot Brown HoneyOdette Mercy & Her Soul AtomicsPolytoxic Loves YouBlack Honey CompanyLilith: The Jungle GirlHope One: BeatboxerCrystal Stacey: Circus ArtistBriefs – Brief EncountersBriefs Factory - SweatshopSupport the show

Sofie talks to Australian comedian Nazeem Hussain about giving people sleeping pills in airports, the Montreal and Melbourne comedy festivals, Australian politics, his mother the gangster, bullying, divorce, I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here, religion, dropping the yoghurt, death threats, multi-cultural gangs, kidnapping and remembering to laugh. Support the show

Sofie talks to comedian Shazia Mirza about being on podcasts, Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls, patronising questions, being scared of cats, about feminism and inclusivity, being made aware of her religion and race, her parents, Islam, Atheist buses and the importance of different perspectives. Support the show

Sofie talks to American comedian Sean Patton about living in a flat with 6 other comics, dying on stage at the age of 73, drugs and OCD 2.0, being a double-agent for the resistance, freedom of speech, gas-lighting, Chris Titus’ Love is Evol, Star-signs, Pottermore quizzes and being a reformed “bro”.Support the show

Sofie talks to Los Angeles-based actor and improviser, Chris Grace about 50 Shades The Musical, Thrones The Musical, losing money to do Broad City, being an introvert, forging his Mom’s signature, cultural appropriation, loss and grief, rugby, joining the resistance as a graphic designer and acting without knowing. Support the show

Sofie talks to scholar (PhD in Human Development and Senior Lecturer at Massey University), fat activist and professionally fat person Cat Pausé about why we don’t think fat people are worth fighting for, science slang, vanity research, the fat herring, light-bulb moments, dealing with the media and punching Nazis.Links to some works mentioned in this episode:About.me – Cat Pausé / Friend of MarilynThe Black Joy MixtapeBad Fat BroadsThe Fat LipThe Obesity Myth by Paul CamposThe Adipositivity Project Support the show

Sofie talks to musician, spoken word poet and actor Scroobius Pip about casting a British Hamilton, embracing the fact that art is not a documentary, having a stutter, the taboo of discussing the crossover between good and bad, almost drowning as a kid and how it may have affected his outlook on death, feeling empathy for bullies and the importance of Hokusai: Old Man Crazy to Paint.  TRIGGER WARNINGS: mentions of bullying and a discussion of suicide and the language which surrounds it.   Support the show

Sofie talks to actress Anna Shaffer about “socking it to the man,” selfie filters, doing - or not doing drugs, pussy hats, being a woman in the nightlife, using social media as a platform, dating, Brené Brown, South Africa, Britishness, and - lots and lots of Love Island.   Support the show

Sofie talks to comedian Kiri Pritchard-Mclean about values in their stand-up work, what it is to be a good audience, the proper way to use a platform as a white feminist, losing weight, how your body impacts your comedy when you're a woman, bystander’s syndrome and politics.   TRIGGER WARNINGS: mentions of suicide/self-harm, sexual assault/rape, murder, pedophilia.   Support the show

Sofie talks to fat positive blogger and influencer Stephanie Yeboah about fat positivity, mental health, receiving e-mails from strangers and heartbreak.    Support the show

Sofie talks to DJ and Grimer (!) Julie Adenuga about grime music from East London and the impact it has had on politics this year, understanding people, internet arguments, what ‘girly’ is and isn't, and attending parties as an introvert.   Support the show

Sofie talks to plus size fashion blogger Callie Thorpe about great women on the internet, dieting, travelling as a fat person, bad body image days, plus size fashion, online abuse, relationships and turning points.   Support the show

Sofie talks to politician and activist Nimko Ali about Internet abuse, activism, periods, abortion, wanting/not wanting an not being able to have kids, female genital mutilation, questions that are too personal, being single forever, attempted murder, sexism, racism, motherhood, proposals and life. Support ‘Saving Mums’ Lives in Somaliland’ here: https://www.gofundme.com/dropsofhope Support the show

Sofie talks to comedian Doc Brown / Ben Bailey Smith about his stage name, being cool, social media, racism, confidence, mental health, being a good person and feminism. Support the show

Sofie talks to comedian Aparna Nancherla about the US election, therapists, coping with depression and anxiety, being a late bloomer, dating as a comedian, standing up (or not) to oppression, true crime, meditation and validation. Support the show