Podcasts by LDN Perspective Podcast

EP 59 – Is it racist to portray Jesus as white? from 2020-07-29T23:00

In this episode we look at the depiction of Jesus in the bible and how is the portrayal with a blonde hair, blue eyed Jesus racist? 

Is there a hidden agenda behind it all? Should th...

EP 58 - Black people were not ready for freedom! from 2020-07-23T01:32:57

This statement comes from Vusi Thembekwayo, a world renowned South African entrepreneur. In this episode we will share our thoughts on the statement alone and also the context he gives us as to ...

EP 57 - Instant self-gratification, is this a problem in our community? from 2020-07-16T21:43:31

LDN Perspective - "Different views, One Voice"

Are we always giving in too easily to instant self-gratification.  By buying that car on finance, spending on those big nam...

EP 56 - Is it our duty to educate people on racism? from 2020-07-08T23:00

In this episode we all explore whether it is our responsibility and duty to be educating people on racism.  Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need to explain what makes ...

EP 55: BLM: Active vs Passive support from 2020-07-01T23:00

In this episode we really look at what real meaningful active support is.   We find that it is all too easy to social media post, wear T-Shirt, write banners and send a company email o...

EP 54 - "Police officer, it was an African American" from 2020-06-24T23:00

In this episode we look at the current rebellion raising awareness to racism and the discrimination of the black community.  This conversation is more open to our audience to make comments ...

EP 53: Return of football during COVID-19 & Racism in football from 2020-06-24T13:17:36

Football is returning during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In this episode we talk about life without football and it's return.  

We also look at the continued racism in football and ...

EP 52 - Police Injustice of Black people (Part 2) from 2020-06-11T00:41:44

Following from our previous conversation, we explore solutions that could applied in order to emancipate the black community from the injustices committed against them.   

The b...

EP 51 - Police Injustice of Black people from 2020-06-03T23:00

After the murder of George Floyd by a police officer, our community is distressed and enraged how this still continues today with no justice.  In this episode we are joined by guests living...

EP 50 - A Blue Story from 2020-05-28T00:12:47

We celebrate our 50th episode by sharing our individual stories growing up in South London also joined by some friends.  We discuss the film - Blue Story which shows a more 360 look at some...

EP 49: MJ – The Last Dance and Making Remote Working a Legal Norm from 2020-05-20T23:00

Let's catch up on how everyone is getting on and interesting things happening.  Remote working becoming a legal norm.  Spoilers on recently watched shows and how great Micheal Jordan r...

EP 48: The Black Pinocchio dilemma from 2020-05-13T23:46:07

Let's catch up on how everyone is getting on and interesting things happening.  How the Covid-19 implementations are affecting normal health care.  We ask ourselves, is there an over r...

EP 47 - Remote working during and after pandemic!! from 2020-05-06T21:05:19

In this episode we discuss how working from home has affected us personally and our industry sectors during the Covid-19 quarantine lockdown.  We also share best practices and options that ...

EP 46 - Who killed Malcolm X??? from 2020-04-30T09:14:59

With our new found free time at home, we all might be guilty of binge-watching something on Netflix. A good show we came across is the docu-series -  Who killed Malcolm X?  SPOILER ALE...

EP 45 - Are Charities a good thing for developing countries? from 2020-04-23T21:06:47

Welcome back, in this episode we look at the setup of charities and try to understand whether the perceived benefits are detrimental to the progress of countries in the medium to long term or is...

EP 44 - Is China on a madness, attacking black people? from 2020-04-15T19:02:10

We are now in the fifth month since the Coronavirus pandemic started from China in December 2019.  China now tries turn our attentions away from it's origins and blames black people for it ...

EP 43 - I am on Lockdown...... Essential things I need? from 2020-04-08T22:46:19

LDN Perspective - "Different views, One Voice"

We are now a few weeks into the lockdown.  We are all calling in remotely to bring you this episode.  As everyone...

EP 42 - Morals & Ethics - Finding your True North from 2020-04-01T23:42

We decided to have little fun on this episode and play scenario quiz. Look at what we think is the 'Right' decision.  Have a listen join in the fun. How objective are you really? 

EP 41 - Mental Health and how it can affect us from 2020-03-26T00:30:07

LDN Perspective - "Different views, One Voice"

In this episode we discussed Mental Health in our community and we are joined by a guest who shares their mental health exp...

EP 40 - Corona virus (Covid-19) - Is it overhyped? from 2020-03-19T01:38:48

Fear has gripped our nation and the world, there are curfews, companies are closing,  workers are working from home, schools are closing and to top it off all we are sadly losing people to ...

EP 39 - Africa is the new Superpower..."I want a piece of the pie" from 2020-03-11T21:22:33

In this episode we are joined by a guest who currently lives and works in Africa.  We talk about what opportunities are available in Africa if you wanted to relocate.  Any misconceptio...

EP 38 - F*** the script (Wilder vs Fury & Brit Awards) from 2020-03-05T00:16:51

This episode is a random general conversation on current affairs.  Which includes thoughts about the recent boxing match win of Fury over Wilder.  Also discussing how out spoken some a...

EP 37 - Is there an agenda to push sexual education in schools? from 2020-02-27T00:41:26

We look at how our primary schools are teaching sexual education. Are the kids in primary schools too young to be thinking about this and is there an agenda to force this learning too early...

EP 36 - Is there an agenda against successful black men? from 2020-02-20T01:22:43

In this episode we talk about Kobe Bryant, Gale King, Oprah Winfrey, Snoop Dog and if there is a witch hunt against successful black men.  How people from our own community are being used t...

EP 35 - Am I doing enough in my community? from 2020-02-13T00:04:45

Do you ever stop and think about what you can do or could be doing personally before complaining that something is wrong?  We are joined by a guest to discuss if this is something actually ...

EP 34 - Brexit #RealReferendum from 2020-02-05T23:28:04

The UK has now officially left the European Union.  What will life after this emotional and difficult divorce be like?  Should we still be arguing for a second referendum or #realrefer...

EP 33 - Are you blindly supporting human trafficking? from 2020-01-30T00:41:57

We look at how you could be unknowingly pushing the demand for human trafficking. We are joined by a special guest who has been on the frontlines trying to combat and raise awareness of human tr...

EP 32 – Britain is 100% Racist? from 2020-01-23T00:40:12

We discuss and explore if Britain is in fact racist.  Reliving our own personal experiences growing up in South London.  Are there unprovable workings of covert indirect practises that...

EP 31 – I'm Black and I voted for the Conservatives from 2020-01-15T23:56:27

In this episode we discuss the decisions that people make when voting for the conservative party. There are many preconceptions about how Black British citizens vote, and we explore the consider...

EP 30 – Should I Take that MBE…….? from 2020-01-08T21:53:11

Every year, there are many honoured with MBE, CBE, OBE by the Queen for the immerse contribution in their line of work or communities and many graciously accept. However, this award is not gener...

EP 29 – How come New Year resolutions never work? from 2020-01-01T22:48:07

LDN Perspective - "Different views, One Voice"

Happy New Year, join us in entering 2020 with gratitude and appreciation for all our support and success. In this episode w...

EP 28 – Year of Return from 2019-12-25T15:34:36

LDN Perspective - "Different views, One Voice"

Merry Christmas and we welcome you all in joining us to celebrate the – Year of Return.  We are all excited as our fam...

EP 27 – What impact does France have on the francophone countries in Africa? from 2019-12-18T22:52:07

LDN Perspective - "Different views, One Voice"

We uncover the alarming truths about the independence given to the francophone countries in Africa.  Are these countri...

EP 26 – Are you too old to play Computer games? from 2019-12-11T22:05:20

LDN Perspective - "Different views, One Voice"

Are you constantly being told that you should not be playing computer games?.......  Or do you feel that this is somet...

EP 25 – The male and female dynamics within the family and society? from 2019-12-04T21:39:36

LDN Perspective - "Different views, One Voice"

Do you sometimes feel that the females are treated differently inside and outside the home from the males?  Do men ten...

EP 24 – The black travel experience (with Two DORA’s in a pod) from 2019-11-27T23:31:29

EP 24 – The black travel experience (with Two DORA’s in a pod podcast)

LDN Perspective - "Different views, One Voice"

This episode is in collaboration with Michell...

EP 23 – Political Correctness, is it a dog muzzle holding us back? from 2019-11-20T23:30:53

LDN Perspective - "Different views, One Voice"

What is Political Correctness?  We delve into how this has affected our society over time.  Is it a filter that i...

EP 22 – Can you be Pro-Black and be in an interracial relationship? from 2019-11-13T20:29:45

What does it mean to be Pro-Black?  We invite two guests in an inter-racial relationship to help us explore this topic further.  Is the race of your partner even something to consider ...

EP 21 – This is why I don’t date Black Women from 2019-11-06T23:25:05

We discuss and explore how the negative social media comments towards black women have affected our community.  Discovering what reasons would lead someone to make such comments. Delving in...

EP 20 - Cancel Culture, is it right? from 2019-10-30T18:36:38

Cancel Culture defines a method of boycott in which a person (usually famous) has shared an unpopular opinion or has behaved in an offensive manner, is called out on social media and "CANCELLED!...

EP 19 - Black Tax - Burden or Responsibility? from 2019-10-23T22:04:23

We discuss the financial burden or responsibility that young black professional might be expected to provide to family members. Is this a class or a migrant issue, does this only happen to black...

EP 18 - Music preference & Top Boy review from 2019-10-16T20:53:19

What music do you prefer Basement, AfroBeats, Hip hop etc, and has your preference changed over the years. We also share our thoughts on season 3 of Top Boy and how we think it portrayed the Lon...

EP 17 - Should you leave your bf/gf when going to uni? from 2019-10-09T23:48:23

The team are joined by 3 special guest to discuss the pros and cons of long distance relationships. Do you have to be matured to be in one, are there hard conversations been had before committin...

EP 16 - Xenophobia attacks in South Africa (Part 2) from 2019-10-02T22:01:13

Part 2 of Xenophobia in South Africa - with these unprecedented attacks, what is the response from the Nigerian government and what is the African Union stance on the ongoing conflict. Further t...

EP 15 - Xenophobia attacks in South Africa (Part 1) from 2019-09-25T22:50:29

Is it racist or xenophobic attacks and why is this rhetoric/term been used to describe the current attacks in South Africa. We examine the ongoing deadly attacks against migrants in South Africa...

EP 14 - The good girl vs bad girl narrative from 2019-09-23T17:56:32

Social activism and campaigns for equality is rightfully changing the role of women in the world. We pick up on a topic which has been bubbling away in the black communities for years and discus...

EP 13 - Jay Z & the NFL from 2019-09-23T17:36:22

Jay Z one of the most prominent and influential figures in the black community recently entered into partnership with the national football association to raise social awareness. The team discus...

EP 12 - FEAR from 2019-09-04T17:24:10

Can one become fearless? Is it just a matter of mind over matter? Is the fear even worth overcoming? The team share their personal experiences on emotion of Fear and how that has helped or hinde...

EP 11 - The Educated Black Man from 2019-08-28T13:59:41

What does it mean for a black man to be educated and is this seen as a treat in society? What are the responsibilities of this man to his friends, family, the black woman, work and his community...

EP 10 - Diversity in TV & Film from 2019-08-23T18:27:32

Diversity, Diversity, Diversity, is it too much or is it too little on our screens? 

We discuss the current trends in streaming and how minorities are gaining a foothold in the produ...

EP 9 - Is it worth going to University? - Part 2 from 2019-08-14T20:06:06

Part 2 of conversation about the advantages and disadvantages of going to university and share experiences of uni and what they might have done differently. Moreover, we look at the trajectory t...

EP 8 - Is it worth going to University? - Part 1 from 2019-08-07T19:03:11

The team discuss the advantages and disadvantages of going to university and share experiences of uni and what they might have done differently. Moreover, we look at the trajectory to employment...

EP 7 - The effects of Colourism and Skin bleaching Part 2 from 2019-07-31T19:49

We continue to unpack this huge topic of colourism effects in the Western world and all other continents (Africa, North and South America, Asia and the Caribbean) 

As always, please ...

EP 6 - The effects of Colourism and Skin bleaching Part 1 from 2019-07-24T06:37:44

We introduce in this episode our first ever guess on LDNPerspective Sarah. We felt the need to bring a different perspective to enrich our conversations of this topic. Someone who has been a soc...

EP 5 - Can your name affect your chances of employment? from 2019-07-18T00:42:48

Can it really? You can find out further by listening to our podcast. We bring factual information to support our conversation on how name discrimination affects a wider range of people from diff...

EP 4 - Should a Black actor play James Bond? from 2019-07-09T22:48:10

We delve into what James Bond represents to its viewers and whether that portrayal will be seen in the same light if a black actor was playing the role. This edged the conversation into the whol...

EP 3 - Are BAME contestants represented fairly on Love Island? from 2019-07-03T22:46:10

The team discuss whether the Love Island environment fosters positive representation of contestants from BAME background and analyses the thinking process behind such contestants decisions to be...

EP 2 - Perception of Modern Black man in society - Part 2 from 2019-06-25T22:09:31

As promised, here is the PART 2 of our opening topic discussing what it means to be a Black man in London and our representation in the media and society. As the conversation carries on from our...

EP 1 - Perception of Modern Black man in society - Part 1 from 2019-06-25T21:06:14

We examine what it means to be a Black man in London and our representation in the media and society. We delve into our personal lives to share authentic accounts of our lives and experiences as...