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We Don't Talk About That Podcast

We Don't Talk About That Podcast

By: Linda Coogan Byrne
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We Don't Talk About That is a bold new podcast exploring the conversations society often avoids but desperately needs to have.


Hosted by award-winning campaigner, researcher and author Linda Coogan Byrne alongside Season One guest co-host, musician and advocate Ndidi O, the podcast brings together survivors, activists, academics, artists, industry leaders and changemakers for honest, unfiltered discussions about power, inequality, culture, trauma, resilience and social change.


From violence against women and girls, gender inequality and workplace culture to music, media, politics, identity and the stories that shape our lives, no subject is off limits.


Each episode creates space for the voices too often left out of mainstream conversations, combining lived experience, expert insight and challenging dialogue with compassion, humour and curiosity.


At a time when so many important issues are reduced to headlines and soundbites, We Don't Talk About That goes deeper.

Because the conversations we avoid are often the ones we need most.


Now available across all major podcast platforms.


Brought to you by Why Not Her? and The Industry Review.


Season One features "Call Me Queen" by guest co-host Ndidi O, used with permission, as the podcast's opening and closing theme music.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes
  • Jada Watson: The Data Exposing Gender Bias in Country Music
    Jun 27 2026

    In this episode of We Don't Talk About That, hosts Linda Coogan Byrne and Ndidi O are joined by Jada Watson, founder of SongData and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa.


    Through SongData, Jada uses music industry data to uncover gender and racial inequalities across radio, streaming and the wider music business. Her research has helped shape broadcasting policy and challenge long-held assumptions about representation in music.


    Together they discuss gender equity, radio airplay, music policy, industry gatekeeping and how data can drive meaningful cultural change.

    At its heart, this is a conversation about who gets heard, who gets overlooked, and why the numbers tell a story the music industry can no longer ignore.


    Intro music:

    "Call Me Queen"

    Written and performed by Ndidi O.

    Used with permission.


    For more information about Fourth Wave, visit:

    https://fourthwave.online

    Follow them on medium: https://medium.com/fourth-wave


    Follow We Don't Talk About That for future conversations exploring culture, equality, power and the stories we are too often told not to discuss.

    Hosted by Linda Coogan Byrne & Ndidi O, We Don't Talk About That explores the conversations society often avoids but desperately needs to have. Through honest conversations with survivors, advocates, researchers, artists and changemakers.


    Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review to help others discover the show.


    Connect with us:

    Instagram: @wedonttalkaboutpodcast

    Linda Coogan Byrne: @lindacooganb

    Ndidi O: @ndidiomusic


    For guest enquiries, media requests or partnership opportunities, please contact:

    info@whynother.eu

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    54 mins
  • Meet the Editors behind one of Medium's Largest Feminist Magazine
    Jun 19 2026

    In this episode of We Don't Talk About That, hosts Linda Coogan Byrne and Ndidi O sit down with Patsy Fergusson and Sangeeta Kalsi of Fourth Wave, one of Medium's leading independent feminist publications.


    Together they explore feminist media, representation, digital activism and the role independent journalism plays in amplifying the voices of women and marginalised communities around the world. Drawing on their experiences as editors, writers and advocates, Patsy and Sangeeta discuss power, storytelling, online culture and why creating spaces for women to be heard remains as important as ever.


    At its heart, this is a conversation about visibility, voice and the stories that have the power to shape culture.


    Intro music:

    "Call Me Queen"

    Written and performed by Ndidi O.

    Used with permission.


    For more information about Fourth Wave, visit:

    https://fourthwave.online

    Follow them on medium: https://medium.com/fourth-wave


    Follow We Don't Talk About That for future conversations exploring culture, equality, power and the stories we are too often told not to discuss.

    Hosted by Linda Coogan Byrne & Ndidi O, We Don't Talk About That explores the conversations society often avoids but desperately needs to have. Through honest conversations with survivors, advocates, researchers, artists and changemakers.


    Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review to help others discover the show.


    Connect with us:

    Instagram: @wedonttalkaboutpodcast

    Linda Coogan Byrne: @lindacooganb

    Ndidi O: @ndidiomusic


    For guest enquiries, media requests or partnership opportunities, please contact:

    info@whynother.eu

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Dr Catherine Knibbs: Cyberbullying, Online Harm and Why Children Need Us to Listen
    Jun 15 2026

    In this episode of We Don't Talk About That, hosts Linda Coogan Byrne and Ndidi O sit down with consultant child and adult cyberpsychologist, psychotherapist, speaker and author Dr Catherine Knibbs for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the realities facing children, young people and families in an increasingly digital world.


    Together they explore cyberbullying, online harm, trauma, grief, social media, digital resilience and the growing challenges facing parents, educators and carers navigating childhood in the internet age.


    Drawing on decades of experience working with children, families and organisations, Catherine shares practical insights into how online experiences can shape mental health, self-esteem and relationships, while explaining why understanding a child's experience is often more important than trying to immediately solve the problem.


    The conversation examines the psychological impact of online abuse, the responsibilities of technology platforms, the pressures facing today's parents and what meaningful support looks like when children experience harm, both online and offline.


    At its heart, this is a discussion about connection, communication and the simple but profound act of listening.

    Because sometimes children do not need us to have all the answers. They simply need to know that someone is willing to hear them.


    Intro music:

    "Call Me Queen"

    Written and performed by Ndidi O.

    Used with permission.


    Follow We Don't Talk About That for future conversations exploring culture, equality, power and the stories we are too often told not to discuss.


    For more information about Dr Catherine Knibbs, visit:

    www.childrenandtech.co.uk


    Hosted by Linda Coogan Byrne & Ndidi O, We Don't Talk About That explores the conversations society often avoids but desperately needs to have. Through honest conversations with survivors, advocates, researchers, artists and changemakers.


    Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review to help others discover the show.


    Connect with us:

    Instagram: @wedonttalkaboutpodcast

    Linda Coogan Byrne: @lindacooganb

    Ndidi O: @ndidiomusic


    For guest enquiries, media requests or partnership opportunities, please contact:

    info@whynother.eu

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 2 mins
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