Over The Top Under The Radar

By Carys AfokoNews

Over The Top Under The Radar episodes

November 22, 2024 Ukraine and Trump's isolationism, Taxing Farms and Bronze Cheetahs
In this episode of the award-winning Over The Top Under The Radar podcast, Gary and Carys discuss profiteering by providers of children’s homes, Ukraine, the farmers' protests and the recent UK by-elections. Plus!- A guide to the art of getting canapés

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Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and Bell Ribeiro-Addy at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available here

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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
Visuals by J10XJJ
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38 min
November 15, 2024 If you’re woke, you dig it... Unpacking the term 'Woke', Teen Social Media Bans, and Post-Election Turmoil in Mozambique
In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss social media bans, political unrest in Mozambique, and the meaning of the term 'woke'. Plus... an important beanie hat update.

Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available here

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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
Visuals by J10XJJ
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33 min
November 15, 2024 In Conversation with HOPE Not Hate's Dr Joe Mulhall
In this episode, Carys sits down with Joe Mulhall to discuss the UK's far-right riots, how the internet has changed far-right activism, and his new book, Rebel Sounds: Music as Resistance.

Dr Joe Mulhall is a researcher and historian of postwar and contemporary fascism and is currently Senior Researcher at Hope not Hate, the UK’s largest anti-fascism and anti-racism organisation.

Buy Joe's new book Rebel Sounds: Music as Resistance HERE
Watch Undercover: Exposing The Far Right HERE

Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available HERE

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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
Visuals by J10XJJ

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41 min
November 08, 2024 A post election podcast that won't leave you totally depressed
In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss US Election coverage, Kemi Badenoch's leadership win and the passing of Paul Stephenson. Plus! - Gary's in his hipster era.

Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available here

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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
Visuals by J10XJJ
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47 min
November 01, 2024 US Election Special: is Trump really the biggest threat to democracy? What's the truth about Harris and the black male vote? Plus why Lina Khan is a player and how everyone needs to focus on the burbs.
In this US Election Special of Over the Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss how US cities vote, Silicon Valley's criticism of Lina Khan and Black men's voting intentions. Plus!- Are marathons natural?

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Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available here

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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
Visuals by J10XJJ
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 min
October 24, 2024 The Chris Kaba controversy, Elon Musk's Playbook and Labour's black hole
In this episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary and Carys discuss riots in Martinique, Elon Musk's lottery, the black hole in UK public finances and the media portrayal of Chris Kaba. Plus!- Mariah Carey owning winter, Rudy Giuliani being owned and the consequences of giving Paddington a passport.

Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available here

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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
Visuals by J10XJJ
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 min
October 18, 2024 Diddy allegations, tax breaks for Gen Z, undecided voters and taxing private schools
In this episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the media coverage of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, how Portugal is beginning to address the generational wealth gap and what it means to be an undecided voter in the US. Plus!- Homemade v. Store bought, how do you like your PSL?

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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
Visuals by J10XJJ
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40 min
October 11, 2024 White History Month - rethinking Henry VIII, reparations and main character energy
What do you know about white history? In this special episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the Slave Compensation Act of 1837, William Wilberforce, Viola Liuzzo, and Henry VIII. Plus: Are beige cords appropriate red carpet attire, and how many Tudor dramas are too many Tudor dramas?

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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
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Visuals by J10XJJ
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47 min
October 04, 2024 Hurricane Trump, Badenoch gaffes and saying farewell to Port Talbot Steelworks
In this episode of Over the Top Under the Radar, Gary and Carys discuss Beyonce's new ad, Mia Mottley's speech to the UN General Assembly, the complexities of Black History Month and the closure of Port Talbot Steelworks. Plus!- Is delulu the solulu for Liz Truss?

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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
Visuals by J10XJJ
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40 min
September 27, 2024 US elections, Windrush and Fast Fashion
In this episode of Over the Top Under the Radar, Carys and Gary discuss polling in US elections, how the media shapes narratives around conflicts in the Middle East, and the importance of learning from history. Plus!- the story of how a denied expense claim brought The Guardian’s office one step closer to adopting communal pants.

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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
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37 min

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