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February 12, 2018 EP 22. NOTHING BEATS A LONDONER, ALL SHADES WELCOME
We are back earlier than usual with a new episode as a few things have happened.
Mo is joined by two new guest cost host, which includes: Tops, sneaker enthusiast (@ForTheLoveOfKicks_) and May, education specialist, who both bring their unique take on the week’s news.
This week’s topics include:
ITV, “This Morning” TV Show, discussing colourism:
Irene Major, a former model talks with TV personality AJ Odudu. Irene explains why she chooses to use skin lightening creams and even removes her wig live on air to further validate her argument.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhuRtqzeqYk
Valentine’s day plans, is Nando’s viable restaurant option?
Nike’s new TV advert “Nothing Beats a Londoner”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0j_CX1S2es
Our initial thoughts and the importance of representation
Highlights of the week:
Jhene Aiko London Concert
Justin Timberlake Super Bowl, Halftime performance (no Prince hologram)
Black Girls Rule London: Vision Board, Mentoring and Networking Event
www.bgrldn.com/
Don’t forget to rate and review, your review will be featured on the show.
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46 min
February 05, 2018 Walking in the Spirit of “Girlfriend” and “Wife”: Episode 21
Ciara’s call to women to #LevelUp if they want to find a husband. The singer started to trend on Twitter after she posted John Gray’s sermon in which he tells women what it takes to get married.
Mo and the returnee Jay both discuss and dissect what it is to be wife material and is Ciara shaming or uplifting her fellow women.
Asking is marriage the ultimate status symbol and why are men not under pressure to walk in the spirit of a good husband?? #NotAllMenAreTrash
Highlights of the week include: Prepping for Essence Feast, Black Panther Premier and David Oyelowo interesting/brave fashion choices.
Colour Out the Box Podcast, unfiltered conversation between friends.
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Music by:
Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
54 min
February 04, 2018 EP 21. WALKING IN THE SPIRIT OF “GIRLFRIEND” AND “WIFE”
Ciara’s call to women to #LevelUp if they want to find a husband. The singer started to trend on Twitter after she posted John Gray’s sermon in which he tells women what it takes to get married.
Mo and the returnee Jay both discuss and dissect what it is to be wife material and is Ciara shaming or uplifting her fellow women.
Asking is marriage the ultimate status symbol and why are men not under pressure to walk in the spirit of a good husband?? #NotAllMenAreTrash
Highlights of the week include: Prepping for Essence Feast, Black Panther Premier and David Oyelowo interesting/brave fashion choices.
Colour Out the Box Podcast, unfiltered conversation between friends.
Social media:
“#ColourOutTheBox”
Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: [email protected]
Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
Music by:
Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
54 min
January 22, 2018 All You Gotta Do is Say Yes: Episode 20
We focus on the debate around what is consent and where is the line leading into sexual harassment. With campaigns such as TimesUp and MeToo, do men have to examine their sexual history? We dissect the recent accusations against Aziz Ansari, drawing on our own dating experiences.
Highlights of the week include the reigniting of the Ja Rule and 50 cent beef, taking us back to the 2000’s (boot-cuts and low rise jeans).
While also paying tribute to Cyrille Regis, Premier League and International, black football player.
Mo is again joined by guest co-host Nathan (@DJImpulseV1).
Social media:
“#ColourOutTheBox”
Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: [email protected]
Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
Guest host Nathan can be found at:
@DJImpulseV1
https://m.facebook.com/UniqBeatDJs/
https://m.mixcloud.com/nathanielyakins/
Music by:
Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
52 min
January 22, 2018 EP 20. ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS SAY YES…
We focus on the debate around what is consent and where is the line leading into sexual harassment. With campaigns such as TimesUp and MeToo, do men have to examine their sexual history? We dissect the recent accusations against Aziz Ansari, drawing on our own dating experiences.
Highlights of the week include the reigniting of the Ja Rule and 50 cent beef, taking us back to the 2000’s (boot-cuts and low rise jeans).
While also paying tribute to Cyrille Regis, Premier League and International, black football player.
Mo is again joined by guest co-host Nathan (@DJImpulseV1).
Social media:
“#ColourOutTheBox”
Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: [email protected]
Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
Guest host Nathan can be found at:
@DJImpulseV1
https://m.facebook.com/UniqBeatDJs/
https://m.mixcloud.com/nathanielyakins/
Music by:
Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
52 min
December 22, 2017 A Storm In A Teacup: Episode 19
On this week’s episode Mo is joined by guest co-host Nathan (@DJImpulseV1), to discuss:
Asking the question can black people actually be racist??? Exploring the Reggie Yates controversy.
Alexander Shipp, playing Storm in the next X-men film, colorisim in Hollywood.
The current state of female rap: Nicki Minaj/ Remy Ma/ Cardi B/ Stefflon Don/ Eve/ Lauryn Hill… etc
Highlights of the week include
Netflix: She's Gotta Have It
HBO: Ballers
Social media:
“#ColourOutTheBox”
Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: [email protected]
Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
Guest host Nathan can be found at:
@DJImpulseV1
https://m.facebook.com/UniqBeatDJs/
https://m.mixcloud.com/nathanielyakins/
Theme Music by:
Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
1 hr 19 min
December 22, 2017 EP 19. A STORM IN A TEACUP
On this week’s episode Mo is joined by guest co-host Nathan (@DJImpulseV1), to discuss:
Asking the question can black people actually be racist??? Exploring the Reggie Yates controversy.
Alexander Shipp, playing Storm in the next X-men film, colorisim in Hollywood.
The current state of female rap: Nicki Minaj/ Remy Ma/ Cardi B/ Stefflon Don/ Eve/ Lauryn Hill… etc
Highlights of the week include
Netflix: She's Gotta Have It
HBO: Ballers
Social media:
“#ColourOutTheBox”
Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: [email protected]
Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
Guest host Nathan can be found at:
@DJImpulseV1
https://m.facebook.com/UniqBeatDJs/
https://m.mixcloud.com/nathanielyakins/
Theme Music by:
Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
1 hr 19 min
November 04, 2017 Color Me Bad: Episode 18
We are finally BACK and so much to talk about, everything from skin bleaching, colorism, sexual harassment and male patriarchy.
A lot has been going on, so listen as Mo & Jay discuss the latest scandals hitting the headlines, including: Nivea skin lighting cream and Harvey Weinstein alleged “Hollywood sexual predator”, even House of Cards star Kevin Spacey.
Mo ponders the phenomenon of “band wagon outrage” and are we looking for racism even when it’s not there? With the recent Dove advert controversy, is social media justice passing judgement, before we have all the facts???
Highlights of the week include:
Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami, film documentary.
Eloquently Saying Nothing Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/esnpodcast
Advance apologies for the audio is Guy Fawkes Night so fireworks were going off!
Social media:
“#ColourOutTheBox”
Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: [email protected]
Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
Music by:
Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
49 min
November 04, 2017 EP 18. COLOR ME BAD
We are finally BACK and so much to talk about, everything from skin bleaching, colorism, sexual harassment and male patriarchy.
A lot has been going on, so listen as Mo & Jay discuss the latest scandals hitting the headlines, including: Nivea skin lighting cream and Harvey Weinstein alleged “Hollywood sexual predator”, even House of Cards star Kevin Spacey.
Mo ponders the phenomenon of “band wagon outrage” and are we looking for racism even when it’s not there? With the recent Dove advert controversy, is social media justice passing judgement, before we have all the facts???
Highlights of the week include:
Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami, film documentary.
Eloquently Saying Nothing Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/esnpodcast
Advance apologies for the audio is Guy Fawkes Night so fireworks were going off!
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Social media:
“#ColourOutTheBox”
Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
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Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
Music by:
Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
49 min
September 03, 2017 Africlick Panel Discussion: Dating, Infidelity & “Dating Checklists": Episode 17
On this week’s episode we are talking about Dating, Infidelity and “Dating Checklist”. To help with the discussion we have enlisted the help of Dayo, founder of Africlick a social discovery app for African and Caribbean professionals. Earlier this year Africlick hosted a panel discussion consisting of various dating experts who gave their unique views, advice and sometimes controversial prospective. Listen as hosts Mo and Jay, along with Dayo dissect some of the more contentious questions raised by the panel, including: "Are our significant other requirement checklist too long?" and "Do Africans/ Black people tolerate cheating more than other cultures?"
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website: www.africlick.co.uk registration is now open for new members.
The next black dating panel discussion is on 24 October- visit africlick.co.uk to pre register for event tickets.
SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on: Soundcloud/ APPLE PODCASTS/ GooglePlay/ Stitcher/ ACAST
Social media:
“#ColourOutTheBox”
Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
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Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
Music by:
Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
1 hr 8 min

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On each episode, host Mo is joined by a guest for honest open conversation. We cover everything from the complexities of relationships, absurd happenings in pop-culture or even pondering identify and what it means to be Black, British and African. Just a few of the topics, we open up for discussion giving our personal perspective.