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Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor is a weekly radio show and podcast all about the origins and present uses of metaphors! It's fun and educational.

Aired on the UK's award-wining Colourful, Mondays @ 9am. Available on all major podcast platforms. Each week a guest discusses how their chosen metaphor has affected their life. The show has featured, "What goes around comes around", "Children should be seen and not heard," "We likkle but we talawah," "Reggae is a verb," "It's not the journey, it's the destination," and many more. Delia encourages

listeners to tell her the metaphor they'd like to know about and her team of researchers delve into the archives and come up with information that surprises everyone! Every team member says that every show provides a topic of conversation when socialising - such is the level of engagement the research uncovers and the interest in the stories guests bring with them. We hope you join us!

01/01/2025

Delia and the Metaphorically Speaking team are wishing you a prosperous and fulfilling new year. We have some really exciting guest and metaphors we are working on for 2025. Stay tuned........

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29/12/2024

TODAY'S episode - Follow The Energy - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

How can you refocus your energy? Well in this episode; Delia talks to novelist, Vanessa Walters. She chose the phrase, “Follow the energy”, because it represents a point in her life where she felt like she could disappear. In the end, Vanessa realized that she needed to make mistakes, in order to find herself again.

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This twisty and electrifying debut novel about a young woman who goes missing in Lagos, Nigeria, and her estranged auntie who will stop at nothing to find the truth is perfect for fans of My Sister, the Serial Killer and The Last Thing He Told Me.

23/12/2024

TODAY'S episode - MS Team Christmas Show 2024 - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

Delia and the Metaphorically Speaking team come together to spread Christmas cheer! Christmas songs, “Guess the year” included! Join us at the party.

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22/12/2024

21/12/2024

t's Christmas!!!!

Yes, it's that time of the year (again). Let's dust off the tinsel and polish the Christmas records. Delia and The Metaphorically Speaking team discuss different ways people around the world celebrate the holiday season. How well do you know the classic Christmas songs, well the MS team compete for the top spot.

New show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com

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15/12/2024

It's Christmas!!!!

Yes, it's that time of the year (again). Let's dust off the tinsel and polish the Christmas records. Delia and The Metaphorically Speaking team discuss different ways people around the world celebrate the holiday season. How well do you know the classic Christmas songs, well the MS team compete for the top spot.

New show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com

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02/12/2024

TODAY'S episode - You are the Sculptor of Your Own Masterpiece - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

This week Delia picks up her chisel and hammer, and goes through of how one becomes “The Sculptor of one’s own masterpiece”, and talks with Christian Weaver, human rights barrister and founder of The Law in 60 Seconds, on what it also means to him. So please join us as we try journey towards our masterpiece, and maybe you’ll create yours along the way.

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01/12/2024

It can be easy to lose sight of the true artist behind the masterpiece that is your life: you.

This episode with the help of our guest Christian Weaver we aim to explore the idea that if you are the sculptor of your life, then its worth is determined by you, the artist, not the spectators. Christian a Barrister and author empowers us that knowing your rights can help you claim your rightful space in the world. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com

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25/11/2024

TODAY'S episode - Caged Bird - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

Former BBC broadcast journalist Nicola Morrison talks with us how writing her autobiography formed a key part of her healing journey. In connections with Maya Angelou's poem titled "Caged Bird", Nicola's book's 'Victory Is My Name', narrative are shocking recollections of racism and abuse. Nicola has survived it all.

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24/11/2024

23/11/2024

Two different birds, one free and one caged.

Caged Bird by Maya Angelou is an incredibly important poem in which the poet describes the experience of freedom and oppression. Author Nicola Morrison shares with Delia what it takes to overcome trauma in early life, exude joy and be a positive presence. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com

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16/11/2024

11/11/2024

TODAY'S episode - Kick The Can Down The Road - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

Delia’s guest certainly knows how to get the best out of this week’s metaphor! Lorlett Hudson is the creator of the critically acclaimed “Things Mama Used To Say”, a 52 card box set of Jamaican and Caribbean proverbs to facilitate change management, build inclusive leaders, diversity, inclusion and culture humility. How down to earth
character makes this metaphor one to tackle!

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10/11/2024

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🔉🔉SOUND ON! - MS Team Christmas Show 2024 What are your fondest memories you can remember you had during Christmas? Let us know below. Join Delia Dolor and the MS team as we talk about our funny Christmas stories and cultural traditions. New show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com Search for us on @applepodcasts @Podbean @SpotifyPodcasts #metaphoricallyspeakingdelia #podbean #podcast #radiotalkshow #Audible #metaphor #englishlanguage #idioms #DeliaDolor #poeticallyspeaking #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #SecretSanta #Christmasmetaphors #cop28 #Wham #MariahCarey #abdominalSnowman #thegrinch #meangirls

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - You are the Sculptor of Your own Masterpiece Delia discusses with Christian his choice of TOMORROW'S episode mantra. Like a sculptor chiselling a masterpiece from raw stone, you can shape your own by being equipped with the right knowledge. Christian Weaver is a barrister and now author of his recently released his debut book, The Law in 60 Seconds, a Pocket Guide to Your Rights. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com Search for us on @applepodcasts @Podbean @SpotifyPodcasts #metaphoricallyspeakingdelia #podbean #podcast #radiotalkshow #Audible #metaphor #englishlanguage #idioms #DeliaDolor #poeticallyspeaking #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #ChristianWeaver #Stoicism #RalphWaldoEmerson #Michelangelo #TheLawin60Seconds #CoachCarter #AnthonyBourdain #TheHobbit

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - Caged Bird Nicola Morrison is an editor and former BBC broadcast journalist, with a compelling and empowering life story, she shares this with Delia. Did you know that Maya Angelou's poem is quite symbolic so there are various hidden messages. Join us as we delve into how many of us can relate to the iconic metaphor. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com Search for us on @applepodcasts @Podbean @SpotifyPodcasts Website: www.nikki-news.com #metaphoricallyspeakingdelia #podbean #podcast #radiotalkshow #Audible #metaphor #englishlanguage #idioms #DeliaDolor #poeticallyspeaking #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #TamuThomas #Walkingoneggshells #livethreesixty #MyWifeandKids #MichaelScott #Cancelculture #BigBangTheory #blackauthors

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - Kick The Can Down The Road As idioms go, kicking a can down the road looks very self explanatory, but as we take a closer look there is an important message. Join us Monday at 9am on colourful.com with host Delia and guest Lorlett Hudson to talk about her multi-award-winning, 52 card set of proverbs, "What Mama Used to Say", designed to facilitate change, and alter perceptions, Search for us on @applepodcasts @Podbean @SpotifyPodcasts Website: www.onehandcantclap.co.uk #metaphoricallyspeakingdelia #podbean #radiotalkshow #metaphor #idioms #DeliaDolor #applepodcast #poeticallyspeaking #spotifypodcast #LorlettHudson #ThingsMamaUsedToSay #Kickthecandowntheroad #Jamaicanproverbs #Caribbeanproverbs

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - Walking on Eggshells Delia’s guest this week is Tamu Thomas, author, coach and speaker who believes everyone can be connected to their purpose and be successful, without toxic productivity and over functioning to prove their worth. Why do you think people are ‘’walking on eggshells’’ and are apprehensive to talk about certain topics? Search for us on @applepodcasts @Podbean @SpotifyPodcasts Website: www.livethreesixty.com #metaphoricallyspeakingdelia #podbean #podcast #radiotalkshow #Audible #metaphor #englishlanguage #idioms #DeliaDolor #poeticallyspeaking #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #TamuThomas #Walkingoneggshells #livethreesixty #MyWifeandKids #MichaelScott #Cancelculture #BigBangTheory

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - Failure Is The Condiment That Gives Success Its Flavour Delia and guest Chef Jason Howard discuss Instead of viewing a failure as a dead end, why not take it a little more light-heartedly with this quote. Chef Jason is known for redefining Caribbean cuisine for the international stage. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com Search for us on @applepodcasts @Podbean @SpotifyPodcasts Website: www.chefjasonhoward.com #metaphoricallyspeakingdelia #podbean #podcast #radiotalkshow #Audible #metaphor #englishlanguage #idioms #DeliaDolor #poeticallyspeaking #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #ChefJasonHoward #TylertheCreator #BobRoss #MichelinStar #MasterChefProfessionals #Iconoclast #Caribbeancuisine #KeHuyQuan #QuentinTarantino #SteveHarvey #TomPlatz #caribbeanfood #blackbusiness #TrumanCapote

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - Failure Is The Condiment That Gives Success Its Flavour Delia’s guest Chef Jason Howard wants us to think how would a shift from seeing failure as a bitter pill to a tasty condiment give your life more flavour. Chef Jason is known for redefining Caribbean cuisine for the international stage. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com Search for us on @applepodcasts @Podbean @SpotifyPodcasts Website: www.chefjasonhoward.com #metaphoricallyspeakingdelia #podbean #podcast #radiotalkshow #Audible #metaphor #englishlanguage #idioms #DeliaDolor #poeticallyspeaking #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #ChefJasonHoward #TylertheCreator #BobRoss #MichelinStar #MasterChefProfessionals #Iconoclast #Caribbeancuisine #KeHuyQuan #QuentinTarantino #SteveHarvey #TomPlatz #caribbeanfood #blackbusiness #TrumanCapote

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - A Stitch In Time Saves Nine Our next episode airs TOMORROW we are joined by Xaviera "Zay" Bell, the founder of The Black Birth Institute. Xaviera joins Delia addressing the importance of solving problems pre-emptively, rather than later down the line. Xaviera tells us about her dedication to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by black women and families in her community. Search for us on @applepodcasts @Podbean @SpotifyPodcasts Website: www.https://iamzaybell.wordpress.com #metaphoricallyspeakingdelia #podbean #podcast #radiotalkshow #Audible #metaphor #englishlanguage #idioms #DeliaDolor #poeticallyspeaking #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #XavieraBell #TheMourningAfter #ZealofXander #TheBlackBirthInstitute