Mary Mandefield and guests explore the importance of safe spaces for Black boys and men to talk about difficult feelings.

Richie Brave and guests discuss what it means to live a 'soft life'. Is there a strict definition of 'soft life'? Or is it something we can define for ourselves?

As part of 1Xtra's celebration of dancehall, Richie Brave is joined by singer, songwriter and rapper Alicai Harley, dancehall artist and performer Doktor and award winning DJ and presenter DJ Mexy to talk about their favourite dancehall tracks and memories.

Also sharing their thoughts will be 1Xtra family Seani B, and BBC TV and radio presenter Shanequa Paris.

We'll also be hearing from Jamaican broadcaster, news presenter, writer and producer Dadrian Gordon for the latest on Vybz Kartel.

On the eve of Stephen Lawrence Day, Richie Brave and guests discuss the legacy that has been built in Stephen's memory.

Richie Brave and guests explore the different barriers that stop more Black people swimming.

As 1Xtra Talks touches down in Liverpool, Richie Brave is joined by rapper Koj, Jerome Griffin aka The Scouse Ghetto Gourmet, and Africa Oye's Nikki Blaze to talk about the creative scene.

As 1Xtra Talks touches down in Manchester, Richie Brave is joined by Javeno McLean, Bianca Danielle from Melanin Markets and ⁠Adex to discuss building Black business and the thriving creative scene.

As 1Xtra Talks touches down in Birmingham, Richie Brave is joined by Despa Robinson, DJ Day Day and Miss La Familia to discuss how to make it in the creative industries and what the future might hold for future talent in the city.

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave and guests discuss food, its cultural importance and why the food in London deserves its flowers. What food do we love and why? Do we need to examine why we're so attached to certain things? @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave and guests get into the different ways people celebrate their African identity and discuss when it became cool to the fully embrace African roots. @1Xtra on social