Joyous Conversations

In my first trans atlantic episode, I am joined by Lee Mintz from Greylotus and Mithya. In this episode we talk about Lee and his multiple bands, The lackof drummers, 20 feet from stardom, Stories behind music, Timbaland, The weird parts of music, Armie Hammer, Issues in the entertainment industry, Populism, Amercian Politics, Hollywood and propaganda, Gun girl, Linkin Park, Odd genres, Being in the studio, Interesting choir experiences, Techfest memories, Attack on Titan, The satanic panic and Coding. Please listen and share :)

In this episode I am joined by Eifion Sweet from Arcaeon and in it we talk about London driving,  driving pet peeves, Arcaeon's sound, Their emulator game, Branding, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Slipknot, Pop Punk, Slam Dunk, Larnell Lewis, Offspring, Game of Thrones, Farmville, Hamilton, Snowpiercer, Malala Yousafzai, The Welsh language, beans on toast and Dishwasher fires. Please listen and share

In this episode I am joined by Zoe Gale from Chiasmata. In this episode we talk about the history of our names, apartial history of Africa and Zimbabwe in the Cold War, hot beverages, Black Pink, Wayne Brady, The Masked Singer, Nicolas Cage, Nickelback, Metallica, gateway bands, Twilight, Twilight fanfic aka 50 Shades of Gray, Jamie Dornan, Being a front woman in alternative settings, Repressing stuff, Navigating the minefield, Getting involved with Techfest, Psychology, Criminology and Meal Prep. Please listen and share :)

In this birthday special with my good friend Jack Quy, we go down memory lane and discuss such topics as Tinder, film making, directing, Chiwetel Ejiofor,Lovecraft Country, me growing up in a predominantly white area, blocking out experiences of racism, personal growth into becoming better people, marvel stuff, Falcon and Winter Soldier, freudian slips, conservation, netflix documentaries, nationalism, metal music, the nuances of sarcasm and DnD. Please listen and share :)

CW - racial slurs used when discussing experiences of racism.  

In this episode I am joined by Luther James and we discuss such topics as conscious grime, the beauty of black women, nuances of speech, calling out institutuions, the policing bill, the police response at the Sarah Everard vigil, male violence against women, cancel culture, performative allyship, manufactured reality, clout for the gram, the philosophy of The Matrix and experiences of racism. Please listen and share

In this episode I am joined by Chiedu Oraka and we talk about Grime, supporting Akala on Stage, Mothers day, building a grime scene in Hull, persevering in music to reach your goals, GRM Daily, experiencing racism, male privilege, optimism for the future, mentoring, being a role model,  being the change you want to see, chip spice and 80s pop. Please listen and share, thank you

In this episode I am joined by Ash Cook and we discuss topics such as touring, Cyberpunk 2077, gaming, guitar brands, networking, Techfest memories, growing up black in Cornwall, dealing with racism, self defence, The hero that is Liam Hesslewood, the black response and marketing strategies. Please listen, like and share :) 

In this episode I am joined by Rania Bailey and we discuss such topics as dowry payments, musical journeys, gateway bands, nu metal, Rick Rubin, Sisqo, Techfest memories, being a black woman in alternative spaces, Megan Thee Stallion, race in the UK, the windrush generation, income disparity, weaponised policing, komodo dragons, Github, comics and anime. Please listen and share, thank you :)

In this delayed episode (the reason for the delay is discussed in the end) I am joined by Liam Hesslewoodand we talk about such fun topics as Fink, Phil Anselmo, Varg, Skindred, Techmetal, socialism, environmental links to crime, social progress, rap in metal, experiencing racism, dealing with racists, being a former Jehovah's witness, Aqua, favourite Disney songs, Nintendo, our chaotic weeks that caused the delay and scottish summers. Please  follow, listen and share :)

In our first episode of our Black History Month block, I am joined by Karum Cooper and we talk about the disconnect between country living and urban living, metal gatekeeping and stereoptyping, Black representation in metal, Techfest,  Zeal and Ardor, Elton John in a Kanye song, composers, Childish Gambino, Novena, growing up in a predominantly white area, Black identity, the Black experience, perceptions of Blackness, being seen as a representative of your race, hair maintenance, the philosophy of The Matrix and how Marvel comics uses their platform to address politics in the USA.