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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!