A Song Called Life

In Episode #268, Osi sits down with musician Wormy to talk about his new album, Shark River. They discuss how writing songs about the people closest to you can affect real-life relationships, how humor fits into the songwriting process, and more.

Wormy is the solo project of Noah Rauchwerk, a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and touring drummer for Samia. His new album, Shark River, is out now on all streaming platforms.

In Episode #267, Osi is joined by artist and producer, Khushi. They discuss the process behind his latest album Love Songs & Other Lies, dealing with perfectionism as an artist, the unique ways that being a producer makes you a better artist, and more.

Khushi is a British-Indian artist and twice Grammy-nominated producer from London. His debut album Strange Seasons was described as a ‘mini masterpiece’ by The Sunday Times, ‘stunning’ by NPR, and ‘a work of unexpected depth and feeling’ by Q Magazine He has worked extensively with James Blake, contributing writing and production on his albums Friends That Break Your Heart, Assume Form and Playing Robots Into Heaven and opening for him on his US and European live tours. Blake has also contributed to Khushi’s work - mixing his first album and remixing his expansive and mind-bending track ‘This Is’.

Khushi has produced for artists such as A$AP Rocky, Dave, Erick The Architect, Mount Kimbie, Monica Martin & Ruti amongst others He begins 2026 by releasing his sophomore album ‘Love Songs & Other Lies’

In Episode #266, Osi sits down with singer-songwriter Daphne Gale to talk about her latest album, Quietude. Their conversation covers the personal experiences that shaped the record’s concept, along with Daphne’s evolving musical journey.

Daphne Gale is a singer, songwriter, and composer based between Brooklyn and Berlin. With a sound that feels both new and familiar, sophisticated and uncluttered, she seamlessly blends folk, jazz, and art song into intimate, stirring music. Her latest album, Quietude, was released on January 9, 2026.

In Episode #265, rapper and musician Travis Thompson sits down with Osi for a wide-ranging conversation about music and life. They talk about his latest album, LIFE IS THE SCARIEST MOVIE, the often-overlooked Pacific Northwest music scene, the lessons he’s picked up along the way in his career, and more.

In Episode #264, Osi sits down with investigative journalist and author Benjamin Wallace to talk about Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin who seemingly vanished from society. They unpack Ben’s 15-year journey chasing the truth, what we actually know today, and why Satoshi Nakamoto’s anonymity still matters.

In Episode #263, Osi is joined by author and journalist Katherine Stewart to discuss her research into the increasingly visible and influential Christian nationalist movement in the United States. What dangers does this movement pose? Who is funding it? Who are the key players? They answer these questions and more.

Katherine Stewart is an American journalist and author who writes extensively about the separation of church and state, the rise of religious nationalism, and global movements pushing back against liberal democracy. In her new book, Money, Lies, and God, she asks a troubling question: why have so many Americans turned against democracy? Drawing on deep, on-the-ground reporting, Stewart brings readers into conferences of conspiracy-mongers, closed-door strategy meetings, and services at extremist churches, while introducing us to the people working to tear the system down.

In Episode #262, Osi is joined by author Alexander Douglas for a philosophical conversation on identity. Why are we obsessed with “finding ourselves”? What happens when the identity we’ve built for ourselves starts to fall apart? Is identity actually getting in the way of love, peace, and connection? They tackle these questions and more.

Link to Against Identity: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456203/against-identity-by-douglas-alexander/9780241648216

Alexander Douglas is a senior lecturer in philosophy in the School of Philosophical, Anthropological, and Film Studies at the University of St Andrews, and the author of the recent book Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self. His teaching and broader academic work are detailed on his university staff page, reflecting his wide-ranging engagement with the field. Douglas’s research centers on the philosophy of the human sciences, with a particular focus on how philosophical ideas about identity shape and illuminate our social interactions.

In Episode #261, musician Mato Wayuhi returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation with Osi about music, creativity, and culture. They dissect Mato’s new album BYGONER, exploring the creative process behind it, discuss the importance of authentic Native representation in media, and more.

Mato Wayuhi is an Oglala Lakota artist originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Alongside creating his own work, he also moves fluidly through film and television as an actor, producer, and musical composer. His latest album, BYGONER, is out now on all streaming platforms and at all major music retailers.

In Episode #260, Osi sits down with producer and beatmaker DJ L for a wide-ranging conversation about music’s past, present, and future. They discuss and acknowledge the architects of the Chicago drill sound, the producers who’ve shaped hip-hop the most, and whether AI represents the next natural evolution in music, or an existential threat to the art form.

DJ L is a Chicago-based producer and beatmaker whose fingerprints are all over the sound of modern drill. A former marching-band percussionist, he blended that rhythmic foundation with the house and juke music he grew up hearing at Chicago parties, creating a style that helped define an entire movement. His credits stretch across the city and beyond, working with artists like Tink, Lil Jay, G Herbo, Lil Durk, RondoNumbaNine, FBG Duck, Lil Bibby, Lil Reese, DeJ Loaf, Kevin Gates, and many more.

In Episode #259, Osi is joined by international security specialist Steven Holland to discuss what it truly takes to operate and survive the most dangerous places on the planet. Steven shares how his military background shaped his path into private security, firsthand insight from his work in conflict zones such as Gaza and Ukraine, and more.

Steven Holland is a security professional with extensive experience operating in some of the world’s most challenging environments. He began his career as an Infantry soldier, where he built the discipline and practical skills that would guide his transition into private security. After his military service, Steven entered the private sector, taking on diplomatic and oil-and-gas security contracts that brought him back to Iraq and Afghanistan. His steady judgment and reliability quickly earned him a reputation as someone who could be trusted to work in high-risk, high-pressure settings. His work has since taken him to conflict zones including Ukraine and Gaza, where he has provided protection for leading journalists covering critical stories on the ground. In addition to his security roles, Steven has supported humanitarian operations in Gaza, helping coordinate essential food supplies and resources for communities in need. Throughout his career, Steven has built a path defined by steadiness, adaptability, and a commitment to keeping people safe.