Episode Summary:
In this deeply personal solo episode, host Damien Swaby reflects on the life and legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner — actor, director, musician, and activist — who passed away tragically at the age of 54.As a Black Londoner from South East London, Damien shares his heartfelt memories of watching The Cosby Show with family every Sunday on Channel 4, and how Warner’s portrayal of Theo Huxtable shaped an entire generation of Black boys across the globe.

The episode explores Warner’s quiet creative brilliance:

• His early rise to fame as Theo Huxtable
• Directing New Edition’s Heart Break video at Eddie Murphy’s house
• His groundbreaking HIV/AIDS public health work
• His Grammy-winning music and poetry
• His recent podcast on Black mental health, Not All Hood

This is more than a tribute. It’s a meditation on what it means to create with purpose, grow with grace, and leave behind a legacy that transcends television.

🎙 Hosted by: Damien Swaby
🎧 Produced by: Filmmaking Conversations