Episodes
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What are the realities of being a Black business owner or entrepreneur? What gems of wisdom would have been helpful to know early on?
Richie Brave celebrates stories of entrepreneurial success at the UK Black Business Show. DJ, broadcaster and restaurateur Sian Anderson, founders of Kurl Kitchen, Fleur & Keshia East, and the founder of Smade Group and co-founder of AfroNation, Smade, share their journeys of challenges and wins.
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Who are some of the inspirational people in the community making Black history now? Richie Brave is joined by climate justice activist, storyteller, writer, and global speaker Dominique Palmer, award-winning finance expert and entrepreneur Ella Weinberg, and award-winning historian, producer and lecturer of Black British history Sofia Akel.
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Whether it’s about its relevance or the content shared, everyone has an opinion about Black History Month. How should we be marking it? Do Black communities need to take more ownership of what it looks like or entails? Publicist, cultural commentator and podcaster Marianne Sunshine, and project facilitator Ellis Eyo-Thompson join Richie to explore this.
What does Black Excellence mean to you? Are we too focussed on the wrong things when we define what excellence means? How does media impact how we perceive Black Excellence? Content & audience Insights researcher, and lecturer in media and marketing analytics Dr Ayesha Taylor-Camara, and founder of Black Excellence Network UK Serita Murray join Richie to discuss.
Richie also has a quick chat with founder and CEO of the UK Black Business Show, Dr Raphael Sofoluke to find out what to look forward at this year's event.
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Following on from Nigerian Independence Day on October 1st, Richie Brave celebrates Nigeria’s contributions to culture, music, food, fashion and more with The Flygerians and Get the Gist Podcast.
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Richie Brave talks to new students about their expectations and experiences of university life.
Richie is also joined by journalist, broadcaster and now author Charlene White to talk about her new book No Place Like Home.
Plus, midwife and content creator Mama Dinya speaks to Richie about the importance of representation in her field, and why Black maternal mental health is something we need to talk about more.
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Would you go under the knife to achieve the body you want? Or take a weight loss pill that comes with huge risks? Richie Brave and his guests, Justin Mob and Harmony from The Cosmetic Lane, Teacher from Birmingham Petra, rapper IVD and 1Xtra family Nadia Jae discuss cosmetic procedures and body confidence. Plus, hear stories from those who have taken different routes to achieve their body goals. @1Xtra on social
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Richie Brave discusses the new zombie knife laws with founder of Faz Amnesty, Faron Paul.
And should rappers stay in the game after 40? Richie talks it over with audio producer and rapper Chris Mitchell, aka Kinetik. Richie also hears from hip-hop artist and co-founder of Liverpool Hip Hop Festival, Nikki Blaze.
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What are the realities of living with non-visible disabilities? Richie is joined by video editor and director Tyra Chuck and her mother Sonia to talk about how hearing loss has impacted their family. Founder of Keep Smyelin Amber Flynn Prince shares her journey of living with MS. Rapper Akes joins Richie to talk about navigating life with Cerebral Palsy. Richie also hears from singer-songwriter turned podcaster GG, on her experience of living with Crohn’s Disease.
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Is football a part of British Black culture? Richie Brave is joined by Associate Professor of Film, Culture and Society at UCL, Dr Clive Nwonka, to talk about his new book Black Arsenal: Club, Culture and Society.
And with this year marking 25 years since the introduction of the electronic tag, Richie is joined by poet, broadcaster and TEDx speaker Lady Unchained to discuss the latest BBC documentary series Britain’s Most Tagged. Richie also hears from the series director Izzy Fonseca.
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As part of the British Library’s Beyond the Bassline, Richie Brave sits down with legend Kele Le Roc, singer-songwriter Shae Universe, multi award-winning rapper Avelino, and journalist and writer Aniefiok Ekpoudom to talk about the evolution of British Black music.
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Richie Brave and guests discuss asexual representation and the importance of creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. Plus, do we give enough flowers to our Black LGBTQIA+ icons?
Richie is joined by model and award-winning asexual activist Yasmin Benoit, music lawyer and cofounder of the Black Men In Law Network, Isaac James, and storyteller and founder of Touch Grass, Toni Murphy.
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Are you a fan of Badderz UK? The show’s executive producer Lani Good will be talking to Richie about what inspired her to create the show, the reaction to season 1, and what she plans to do next!
How can we help more young people step into creative industries? Author, youth activist, public speaker and entrepreneur Jeremiah Emmanuel joins Richie to talk about his programme to help break down some of the barriers.
What are your thoughts on age gap relationships? Richie is joined by UK Thanos herself, Tumelo, to get her thoughts!
And because it's Afrosounds Weekender across 1xtra, Richie is also chatting with the founders of Dankie Sounds about their legendary events!
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July 30th 2024 marks 19 years since the racially motivated killing of 18-year-old Anthony Walker in Liverpool. Richie is joined by Anthony's sister Dominique, and radio presenter and producer Ngunan Adamu to reflect on who Anthony was as a person and the impact of his murder on the community. They will also discuss the amazing work being done by The Anthony Walker Foundation in his honour.
With the Olympic Games just around the corner, Richie asks 'what isn’t an Olympic sport, but should be'? He is also joined by the first Black woman ever to swim for Great Britain, Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, who talks about her new book These Heavy Black Bones and her plans for the future.
Richie is also joined by founder and creative producer at Side eYe Productions, Hannah Abdule, to talk about British Somali representation as part of the changing landscape of Black British theatre.
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Richie Brave and guests discuss Hurricane Beryl and West End play Shifters.
With the news of devastation caused in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, what more can we do as a community to help those who need it most? Broadcaster and journalist Sinai Fleary will be giving Richie a rundown on the latest developments. Community activist Saskia M De Silva will also be joining the show to talk about some of the community initiatives taking place.
And with Bush Theatre’s smash hit play Shifters starring Tosin Cole opening in the West End in August, writer Benedict Lombe and star Heather Agyepong join Richie to talk about finding soulmates and making meaningful connections.
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Richie's asking the question, 'Have we become too stoosh or too worried about being filmed to truly have fun?'
With guests Habiba Katsha, DJ Mexy, and Rhiane Fatinikun discussing everything from Festivals, day parties and the surge in outdoor activities like hiking and running clubs! We also catch up with Rapman about his new show Supacell and his own outdoor preferences.
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Richie Brave and guests celebrate Black fatherhood, sharing stories about their fathers, as well as the memories they hope to create with their own children. @1Xtra on social
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Richie Brave sits down with his guests to discuss their favourite Black British TV shows, past and present! @1Xtra on social
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Richie Brave and guests explore how being mixed race in Britain shapes identity, and they delve into the cultural richness of being from a mixed heritage background. @1Xtra on social
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Mary Mandefield and guests discuss UK Black podcasting success stories, from those who are smashing it on the mic, to people building empires behind the scenes. @1Xtra on social
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When it comes to love and relationships, why are the stories of disabled people often left out of the conversation? Richie Brave hears first hand love stories from those who are often overlooked. @1Xtra on social
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