Artistic State of Mind Podcast

Chama and Juliana braved the cold and the rain to make it into the studio to warm you up with the latest in entertainment world. This week they are talking about the past, present and future of Black cinema. From paying homage to our pioneers to tips for your next cinema trip and thoughts on what the future of Black characters on screen should look like. And of course, your usual round up from the worlds of music, theatre and telly...and the future for podcasts!

Chama is back from his holidays and joins Juliana and the kettle is most definitely on. Join them as they get serious in discussing the funding crisis facing the Black Cultural Archives and the Anthony Lennon scandal. The duo also gives you the latest in theatre, tv, film and music, including exciting new seasons in at the Young Vic and Royal Court, new neo-soul sounds and the what shows our hosts have been binge watching.

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Do you boo! All female exclusive episode of Artistic State of Mind feat. Ifey Fredrick, restauranteur, Fortune 100 entrepreneur and now writer of Hampstead Theatre's latest show 'The Hoes’. Join us as we talk about game-changing, female empowerment and liberation and all things arts and music, with a cheeky Kidulthood throwback too.

Welcome to SEASON 4 of Artistic State of Mind! Juliana is back and we have made a few changes. We have a new logo and a new co-host. Join us in welcoming Chama Kay to the show. And, in this bumper season opener we have have two amazing guests: writer Atlanta Green and director and actress Mumba Dodwell talking about their new show Black Ice. We also bring you chat about the latest in music, tv and theatre including Chama’s hot takes on Tha Carter V, Chip and Ghetts’ new albums while Juliana gives us her views on Jay Z bringing Noughts and Crosses to our TV screens. Plus all our usual theatre and gig recommendations.

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Last episode of the season and it’s a GREAT one...the siblings are joined by a phenomenal actor who has been making his mark in the theatre/TV & film scene; you may have seen him on stage or TV or maybe a big blockbuster...Sope Dirisu is in the building!

They discuss LoveBox festival, the announcement of Bush Theatre Emerging Writers Group for 2018, the 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Reboot and having a black actress as the titular role plus other news.

They talk Sope’s career from working at the RSC, to One Night in Miami at the Donmar Warehouse, The Brother’s Size at the Young Vic and of course Humans, Next of Kin and Black Mirror.

Listen to Julez’s awkward goodbye to Stephen aka The Art Appreciator - as always its a great finale to the season!

ASOM will be back later in the year and Jules is looking for a new co-host, if you have a great passion and interest for the arts; theatre, music, film & TV and love to chat drop us an email with your interest; [email protected]

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Some chat from the siblings and the usual banter with engaging topics. This week they discuss the Carters inspired tour of The Louvre that has spun off the APESH*T video, and on the topic of spin offs Idris Elba will play the villain in Dwayne Johnson's Fast and Furious spin-off. Sony has seemed to be quick to the trigger when releasing a film 'Khali The Killer' about 3 months early on Youtube, what is going on in their studios? On Much Much Ado About Something the siblings discuss the Thai cave rescue and how swiftly a US film crew has come around to see what story they can produce from this close calamity. Should there be breathing space before a story is told?

Heat the siblings thoughts on the matter. Tune in!

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It’s a review episode! With some highly anticipated albums dropping over the past two weeks the siblings discuss everything music from K.T.S.E. Everything is Love, Redemption and Scorpion….but did all those albums keep that same energy...the siblings definitely have a lot to say about it.

Listen to all the latest news in theatre, music, film & TV.

Julez also reviews The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives currently playing at Arcola Theatre and let’s just say she thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Yes yes we know we are a little late on this one but here it is! Starting things off with the new Steve McQueen film trailer ‘Widows’ that dropped and has us curious with a star studded cast. Then we move onto all this new from Jordan Peele and renewed from Donald Glover. Not to forget our interesting topic section where we discuss an artists thoughts on releasing albums and staying relevant in this industry. Ending things on Opportunities Circle and tying it all up with our Soundwaves. Tune in and make sure you SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!

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The Siblings are back! Look at the consistency! A little different this week as they dive straight into pop culture and discuss the buzz on the socials and the rap beef we’ve all been talking about over the last few days Pusha T vs Drake.

They discuss Pusha T’s album Daytona and who they reckon will win the epic battle!

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The brother and sister duo are back in the studio and it’s a jam-packed episode!

They discuss Spike Lee’s new comedy-drama BlacKkKlansman which received great reception at this year’s Cannes Festival. The Obama’s have inked a deal with Netflix to produce scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries, and features. And of course Insecure Season 3 will be gracing our screen very soon as a premiere date for the show has been announced.

A report from the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain, called Gender Inequality and Screenwriters revealed just 14% of primetime TV dramas in the U.K. are written by women, so you know Julez has a lot to say about that.

Plus with the recent #MuteRKelly hashtag and the domestic violence allegations against rappers Nas and Fabulous, Stephen and Julez have an honest conversation about whether you can separate the talent from the individual. Should they all be cancelled?

Plus there’s a new segment :-)

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