Nostalgia Podcast

Nostalgia Podcast episodes:

• 06.25.2024

  EP44 - AMETHYST - Full Circle Moments

  Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Amethyst. In this episode, Amethyst takes us on a journey to when she first developed her love for music as a young girl, and how she developed her sound and skills to become the artist...

  
• 06.01.2024

  EP43 - TENDAI - Music Is The Gateway For Introspection

  Victoria sits down with Tendai, the host, editor and producer of Soundtracks Podcast - a music podcast dedicated to sharing stories and discussing music's influence on our lives. We discuss the power of music and how it allows for introspection...

  
• 05.09.2024

  EP42 - DIOR ASHE - Music Is My Therapy

  Victoria sits down with singer and songwriter Dior Ashe. In this episode, we dive into how her songwriting has become her therapy, her experience working in the mental health field and how it transcends into her music and her other...

  
• 04.24.2024

  EP41 - TOCHI - Being Yourself Is The Safest Place To Be

  Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Tochi. In this episode, we dive into why it was important for Tochi to blend her culture and language (Igbo) into her music, how her spare time diving into YouTube allowed her to expand her...

  
• 04.10.2024

  EP40 - RAVE REPORT - I'm In My Soft Era

  Victoria sits down with Verity the music journalist and founder of The Rave Report. In this episode, we touch on the power of finding your musical tribe and community, how music evolves with your evolution and how Soundcloud has democratised...

  
• 03.29.2024

  EP39 MIGHLOE - It Feels Like Home

  Victoria sits down with Mighloe, a singer and songwriter in Toronto, Canada. In this episode, we touch on how we have entered a multi-genre era, how Mighloe made it a point not to be compared to Mirah Carey and how...

  
• 03.13.2024

  EP38 - CHAPTERS PODCAST - Let's Start From The Beginning

  Victoria sits down with Michael and Julian, the founders and hosts of Chapters Podcast - a live music show and podcast focusing on artists and their journey. In this episode, the questions are turned onto them, and we dive into...

  
• 02.28.2024

  EP37 - VICTORIA JANE - Music For The Soul

  Victoria sits down with Host of BBC1's R&B; Soul show and artist, Victoria Jane as we dive into his nostalgia. We touch on how Victoria found her way back to R&B; and Soul, how faith plays an important role in...

  
• 02.15.2024

  EP36 - LEVERSON - Variety Is The Spice Of Life

  Victoria sits down with DJ, Promoter and Designer leverson as we dive into his nostalgia. We touch on how important variety is in music, the importance of breaking past the algorithm and discovering new sounds and how his dad's compilation...

  
• 12.06.2023

  EP35 - NIA CHENNAI - Core Memories & Influences

  In this episode, Victoria sits down with Nia Chennai, the singer song-writer behind the iconic line "You've been running through my mind, I'm so damn tired." We discussed how she kept her dreams of becoming a singer close to her...

  
• 11.22.2023

  EP34 - MIDE JANELLE - Living In Your Authentic Truth

  *Apologies for the sound at the beginning! Stick with it, it gets better, I promise!* Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Mide Janelle as we dive into her nostalgia. We touch on the importance of living in your authentic truth, how Chris...

  
• 11.08.2023

  EP33 - NAYANA AB - Because Of You Mum

  In this episode, Victoria sits down with singer/songwriter Nayana AB. We dive into her adoration for live music, how she brings elements of story-telling and vulnerability and encourages others to do so too and the important role her friends and...

  
• 10.27.2023

  EP32 - EMAN FROM DA A2 - Shout Out To My Bros

  In this episode, Victoria sits down with Eman from Da A2 a talented rapper from South London. We dive into how he has worked to perfect his craft by learning from the greats, how important the support from his brothers...

  
• 09.27.2023

  EP31 - ANGIE & VICTORIA - 15 Years Of Sisterhood

  On this very special personal episode, Victoria sat down with her best friend of 15 years Angie! They reflect on their years of friendship and dive into the nostalgic songs that were the soundtrack of our era. Expect a few...

  
• 09.13.2023

  EP30 - Y.Q.S - Bringing Diversity To Music

  In this episode, Victoria sits down with the contemporary R&B; girl group Y.Q.S, consisting of Von'Jai, Francheska and Dena. They bring an Afro-Swing/Latino twist to their music. We dive into their R&B; nostalgia playlist, how girl groups such as the...

  
• 08.30.2023

  EP29 - AE - Remembering The Culture

  Victoria sits down with the Southeast London rap duo AE - comprised of the lovely Ads and Els. We dive into their nostalgia with a playlist filled with cultural classics. We speak about the pioneers who paved the way for...

  
• 08.29.2023

  EP28 - BERNE - An Ode To Hip-Hop

  I sit down with Berne the founder of the tech start-up Pryntd where he takes 2D content and turns it into 3D immersive experiences; we dive into his nostalgia and knowledge of Hip-Hop. His playlist takes us to the throwbacks...

  
• 08.02.2023

  EP27 RUCCI - It's All About The Vibes

  Victoria sits down with Afro-pop rapper hailing from East London Rucci (formerly known as R3 LSE), we dive into his eclectic playlist and his nostalgia. We touch on a Nigerian classic by Styl-Plus, how Christina Milian's AM PM will be...

  
• 07.19.2023

  EP26 - MELISSA - Finding The Strength Within

  In this episode, Victoria sits down with Melissa, a music producer and content creator who focuses on sex, relationships and dating. We touch on the lasting impact cool and great teachers make, the importance of setting standards in relationships and...

  
• 07.05.2023

  EP25 - MONÉT - The Right Songs At The Right Time

  Victoria Pennant sits down with singer-songwriter Monét, her soulful sounds are reminiscent of chilled Sunday afternoons. We dive into her nostalgic tracks, and her influences on her music and speak a bit about her creative process. Her song selection speaks...

  
• 05.24.2023

  EP24 - CHRLI - A Father's Record Collection

  Victoria sits with CHRLI, a singer-songwriter who moved to London to pursue a career in music. We discuss how influential her father and family were to her career choice, why Phyliss Hyman was an artist she admired and reminiscing about...

  
• 05.10.2023

  EP23 - IDELE - Directness In Songwriting Is Disappearing

  In this episode, Victoria sits with Idele, a singer, songwriter and producer. We discuss how the directness of songwriting is lost, how when we were younger felt like endless summers and our theory that everyone had an emo phase. Songs in...

  
• 04.26.2023

  EP22 - AZRYAH - Self-proclaimed Lover Girl

  In this episode, our very first video episode, I sit down with Azryah a writer, host, anti-racism trainer, and consultant. We speak about the innocence and naivety of childhood, how good boy bands were back in the day and being...

  
• 04.05.2023

  EP21 - STEPHEN - Hearing Colours & Textures In Music

  In this episode, I sit down with Stephen, a financial analyst by day and a DJ by night. We speak about the beauty of old-school recordings and the beautiful crackles that can be heard in the song, Pharell's group N.E.R.D...

  
• 03.22.2023

  EP20 - LADIES LOUNGE

  In this episode and continuing the spirit of International Women's Day this month, be a fly on the wall for a conversation between my two close friends Tope and Naomi. We have a regular catch-up which we call the Ladies...

  
• 03.08.2023

  EP19 - SISTAR TIME

  Welcome to our International Women's Day Special, in this episode, I sit down with my sisters, Simone and Ellie, as we give a little insight into our sisterhood, the songs we play when we meet up for our siStar time...

  
• 02.14.2023

  EP 18 - VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL

  I'm baaaaackkk! And I'm not alone! Join me Victoria and my cousin Jonny (from EP6), as we dive into the anatomy of a Valentine's Day playlist. We select four songs that we added to add to our list and explore...

  
• 01.22.2023

  EP 17 - NABILA

  Victoria Pennant sits down with Nabila Nebula, an event coordinator, poet, and storyteller. Nabila is so beautifully vulnerable in this episode, as she recalls her past and the songs that were the soundtrack to her childhood. Apologies for the slight hiccups...

  
• 01.22.2023

  EP16 - JOELLE

  Victoria Pennant sits down with Joelle Owusu, a commissioning editor and writer. We touch on the history of girl bands - their rise and falls, how multifaceted and diverse black people are with their music choices and mere fact that...

  
• 01.22.2023

  EP15 - MARLON

  Victoria Pennant sits down with Marlon Miller a yogi instructor and founder of Truth In Trees. The time before Spotify, the lineage of music and how music can transcend all languages.  Songs featured in this episode:  All Falls Down - Kanye West  The...

  
• 01.22.2023

  EP14 -TENE

  Victoria Pennant sits down with Tene Edwards a poet, award-winning author of the bestselling book Walk With Wings, Content Creator, and co-founder of the Seed Project. We discuss how she began her journey as a poet, the importance of self-love,...

  
• 01.22.2023

  EP13 - RADCITY.

  In this episode, Victoria Pennant sits down with producer, singer-songwriter RadCity hailing from the US. We are taken on an introspective journey back to where it all began finding her craft and defining herself. We discuss the importance of having...

  
• 01.22.2023

  EP 12 - DEDICATION TO MY DAD

  In this episode, Victoria Pennant dedicates this episode to her late father George Pennant, this was probably the hardest episode she has had to record.  She reminisces on the music that takes her back to some of her most treasured memories...

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP 11 - A#KEEM

  In this episode, Victoria Pennant sits down with reggae singer and songwriter Akeem. We reminisce on the noughties, the importance of reconnecting to nature and the fact Backstreet Boys will always have a special place in our hearts.  Songs featured in...

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP10 - MIRIAM

  Victoria Pennant sits down for the first socially distant episode with Miriam as we dive into the effects COVID-19 has had on the music industry, the subtle importance of representation and the day when you break away from the crowd...

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP9 - DION-MARIE

  Victoria Pennant sits down with Dione-Marie, she dedicates this episode to her late Grandfather as she reminisces about the close relationship and bond they had. Her first childhood crush, how they met, and how music helped alleviate her heartbreak.  Songs Featured   1....

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP8 - BAKITA

  Victoria Pennant sits down with poet, researcher and HIV activist Bakita. We discuss the importance of shifting perspective and remaining emotionally balanced, the complexities of identity in the black community and her love affair with 80s country music. Songs featured  1. Can't...

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP7 - GBENGA

  Victoria Pennant sits down with Gbenga as he dedicates this episode to his late mother. His playlist takes him back to Saturday morning cleaning, family and social gatherings where the Candy is compulsory and he recognises without his mother and...

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP6 - JONNY

  Victoria Pennant sits down with Jonny as he reminisces meeting his grandmother for the first time, how to be the great pretender with Nat King Cole and bonding over DMX with his brother. Songs feature in this episode Here We Go Again...

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP5 - ALEX & ANNA

  Victoria Pennant sits down with the beautiful couple Alex and Anna for the very first couple episode. We journey through the musical nostalgia of their beautiful 10-year relationship that turned into marriage, we explore how jumping first and asking questions...

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP 4 - GEE

  Victoria Pennant sits down with rapper GeeFree as he recalls a musical moment that stayed with him to this day, we debate on the most powerful storytellers to us and the Pharrell and Timbaland beef.   Featured songs:   1. The Boss - James...

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP3 - ZEM

  Victoria Pennant sits down with singer/songwriter, music producer and part-time massage therapist Zem as he recollects his childhood talent show, we discuss male vulnerability, independent artists and the importance of British artists keeping their British accents, as we take a...

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP2 - PABLO

  Victoria Pennant sits down with Pablo, a mental health advocate and ambassador for an educational platform to explore his songs and nostalgia.   Featured songs -   1. Fabulous - Jaheim   2. So Many Tears - Tupac  3. Hard Knock Life - Jay-Z   4. Wonderful - JaRule 5....

  
• 01.07.2023

  EP1 - The Introduction

  Welcome to the first episode of Nostalgia! In this episode, we not only introduce the podcast but the host. We learn about her most nostalgic songs and the reason nostalgia came to be.   We are always looking for guests to...

  
• 08.22.2020

  S1 EP 12 - DEDICATION TO MY DAD

  In this episode, Victoria Pennant dedicates this episode to her late father George Pennant, this was probably the hardest episode she has had to record. She reminisces on the music that takes her back to some of her most treasured...

  
• 08.05.2020

  EP 11 - A#KEEM

  In this episode, Victoria Pennant sits down with reggae singer and songwriter Akeem. We reminisce on the noughties, the importance of reconnecting to nature and the fact Backstreet Boys will always have a special place in our hearts. Songs featured in...

  
• 07.22.2020

  S1 EP10 - MIRIAM

  Victoria Pennant sits down for the first socially distant episode with Miriam as we dive into the effects COVID-19 has had on the music industry, the subtle importance of representation and the day when you break away from the crowd...

  
• 07.08.2020

  S1 EP9 - DION-MARIE

  Victoria Pennant sits down with Dione-Marie, she dedicates this episode to her late Grandfather as she reminisces the close relationship and bond they had. Her first childhood crush and how they met and how music helped alleviate her heartbreak. Songs Featured  1....

  
• 06.24.2020

  S1 EP8 - BAKITA

  Victoria Pennant sits down with poet, researcher and HIV activist Bakita. We discuss the importance of shifting perspective and remaining emotionally balanced, the complexities of identity in the black community and her love affair with 80s country music. Songs featured  1. Can't...

  
• 06.17.2020

  S1 EP7 - GBENGA

  Victoria Pennant sits down with Gbenga as he dedicates this episode to his late mother. His playlist takes him back to Saturday morning cleaning, family and social gatherings where the Candy is compulsory and he recognises without his mother and...