Podcasts by This Is Spoke

S2 E12 - 'Community' feat. Novelist & S1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Communities are all around us, at work, college, schools and most importantly, where we live. They are the catalysts in the growth of music, culture and our identity. However, day by day, councils ...

S2 E7 - 'Magic & Spirituality' feat. J Lucia & Dobby from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From crystal healing methods to J Hus and Skepta referring to black magic in their tunes, young people in the UK are increasingly moving away from religious practices and towards spirituality and a...

S2 E3 - 'Against the Odds' feat. Ransom FA & Bashir Aziz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's episode is packed full of inspiration as Big Zuu and Fenn discuss what it takes to make it when the odds are stacked against you. Joined by BBC The Rap UK star Ransom FA (@ransom_fa) an...

Too Many Man from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on This is Spoke, Suli and The Slumflower are joined by photographer and director, Olivia Rose and rapper Nadia Rose, to discuss women in the creative industry and how they can progress w...

S2 E11 - 'Happiness' feat. Chris Jammer & Mim Shaikh from 2019-11-25T01:00

According to recent data, the happiness of 16-25-year-olds is dropping compared to those of teens from previous decades. But with people constantly documenting their lives on social media, is there...

S2 E10 - 'The Trap' feat. Remel London & Lippy Lickshot from 2019-11-18T01:00

Trapping drugs has been glorified through music which, in turn, arguably perpetuates the cycle of young people, especially young men of colour, entering the world of dealing – often to a white midd...

S2 E9 - 'Beauty Standards' feat. Mahaneela & Naysap from 2019-11-11T01:00

The concept of beauty has always morphed throughout time, as society's perception of what is beautiful is influenced by broader cultural factors. However, one narrative often left out of the debate...

S2 E8 - 'LGBTQI+' feat. Ben Hunte & Aisha Mirza from 2019-11-04T01:00:13

The 1969 Stonewall Riots were a pivotal moment in LGBT history, galvanising people across the world to fight for change. Today, although there's been a dramatic improvement in the treatment of LGBT...

S2 E6 - 'Money' feat. Bola Sol & Amani Simpson from 2019-10-21T00:00

In this episode Fenn and Zuu talk MONEY and how you can make your money work better for you! Joined by personal finance guru Bola Sol and Entrepreneur Amani Simpson, the team drop some gems th...

S2 E5 - 'Mixed Heritage' feat. Joy Crookes and Swindle from 2019-10-14T00:00

This week Fenn and Zuu explore the intricacies of coming from a mixed heritage background, staying true to your identity and navigating your way through different cultures. In the UK, people of mix...

S2 E4 - #Merky Books Special 'Taking Up Space' feat. Chelsea Kwakye and Ore Ogunbiyi from 2019-10-07T00:00

#Merky Books Special: On this week’s episode Big Zuu and Fenn explore what it means to be a black girl in the university system with Chelsea and Ore, the authors of Taking Up Space: A Black Girl’s ...

S2 E2 - 'The Art of Chirpsing' feat. Poet & Snoochie Shy from 2019-09-23T00:00

In this episode, Fenn and Zuu are talking all things sex, dating, porn and DM's as they get to grips with the Art of Chirpsing featuring TV and radio presenter @snoohchieshy and dad, presenter and ...

S2 E1 - ‘To Learn or Earn’ feat. Sideman & J Hope from 2019-09-16T00:00:51

Did you go to university and was it worth it? Fenn and Big Zuu are chopping up this big question with comedian and BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter @sidemanallday and London based violinist @jhopestrings....

Season 2 Teaser 'We're Back!' from 2019-09-12T09:01:58

NEW hosts, NEW topics, NEW season. THIS IS SPOKE is back, MON 16TH SEPT! Tell your mum, friends, dad, son, daughter, cousin, auntie, uncle, teacher, manager, pet, bossman in the shop... TELL EVERYO...

REPREZENT LIVE with @raleighritchie & @emmadabiri from 2018-12-21T02:00

In this episode recorded at our first This Is Spoke live event in Peckham, we discuss diversity, representation and the dangers that we will face if we don’t come through and represent!

PINK AS F**K with @pinkprotest feat. @scarcurtis @disgracecampbell & @amikageorge from 2018-12-18T02:00:32

This week we're talking activism and what it means to be an activist? As we attempt to show you that no matter the obstacle, no matter your age, you can make a definite change to the world around y...

#IAMBECOMING with @florencegiven & @Dreph_ from 2018-12-11T02:00

Inspired by Becoming by Michelle Obama, in this episode, we talk about the struggles, the triumphs and the never-ending journey of finding out who you are. 

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BOY-COTT with Thea Gajic & Anthony Anaxagorou from 2018-11-20T02:00:03

This week we discuss fallen icons in the wake of #metoo and the problems you face as a fan when separating art from the artist. 

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Made in the Manor from 2018-11-13T02:00

This week on This Is Spoke, we're joined by presenter and activist Amelia Dimoldenberg and filmmaker and producer Arnold Jorge to discuss community, activism and the ever-increasing divide between ...

ON THE DL with Femi Oyeniran & Maverick Sabre from 2018-11-06T02:13:36

This week on This is Spoke, Suli and The Slumflower are joined by film director Femi Oyeniran and Singer-songwriter Maverick Sabre, to discuss sex, violence, censorship, and the obscene in art.&nbs...

Are You Really From The Ends? from 2018-10-23T01:00

This week on This Is Spoke, The Slumflower and Suli Breaks are joined by photographer and filmaker Iggy London and Poet and performer Yomi Sode, to talk about microaggressions and the subtle ways r...

Boy Better Vote from 2018-10-16T01:00

This week on This Is Spoke, The Slumflower and Suli Breaks are joined by Singer songwriter Caitlyn Scarlet and Poet Caleb Femi to talk about the political and moral responsibilities of artist and t...

We Need To Talk About Ye from 2018-10-09T01:00:04

This week on This Is Spoke, The Slumflower and Suli Breaks are joined by Model and activist Munroe Bergdorf and Singer songwriter Poppy Ajudha to talk about mental health, activist fatigue and ways...