🎙️ TDA Recap – Sept 4th

Energy was high this morning as the team dove into everything from Greek holidays to Greek salads, cooking traditions, ancestry debates, and the reality of sickle cell awareness month. Things got lively with conversations around polls, guest choices, and whether community sentiment is really being reflected on the show.

We even had some wild detours - from Bouncer’s brewing “civil war” in the media game, to Emmanuel’s constant battles with Christianity narratives, and a fiery discussion on black love (and when’s the right time to talk about it 👀).

Big highlight was the launch of It Takes a Village - a year-long campaign aiming to bring in 16,000 new Black blood donors. Powerful, necessary, and something we all need to get behind.

And of course, headlines kept us sharp:

• 💰 HMRC coming for savers with over £3.5k.

• 📉 The pound dipping as UK bond yields hit century highs.

• 🌏 Kim Jong-un linking with Putin and China’s power bloc.

🔥 Topic of the Day: Do grades really matter, or is it all about your network? The panel and community went back and forth on the real value of school - from private school privilege to street lessons, to whether subjects or people shape us more in the long run.

🎙️ The Day After - September 2nd, 2025

We kicked off by welcoming Margs back. Sarah (Saraveli) officially introduced herself to the growing community, and the chat was full of energy.

The hosts touched on personal stories - from travel headaches ✈️ to wild community throwbacks (remember Shayla? 👀) - before diving into the day’s big topics.

🔑 Main Headlines:

• Keir Starmer’s power play - PM strengthens his No.10 economic team by pulling senior Treasury and Bank of England figures into Downing Street.

• Refugee family reunion rules shaken up - Home Secretary announces suspension of applications until a new framework is in place.

• David Warburton dead at 59 - Ex-Conservative MP previously accused of sexual misconduct & cocaine use found dead.

• Hackney tragedy - Man guilty of manslaughter after killing his girlfriend is detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act.

• Playground death - 12-year-old Logan Carter dies in a freak playground accident, 13-year-old arrested.

• Deputy PM Angel Arena under scrutiny - Court order blocks her from revealing details on second home tax arrangements.

• Gaza Riviera plan - Leaked US/Israeli proposal to forcibly relocate 2 million Gazans sparks outrage, branded “ethnic cleansing”.

• Genocide Scholars speak out - 86% of IAGS back resolution saying Israel’s actions in Gaza meet definition of genocide.

• China summit - Xi and Putin slam the West, push back against Western-led blocs

🎙️ New Media vs Old Media: Tanks, Bouncer & The Battle for Culture

This one got spicy. From tech headaches in the studio to full-blown debates about who really controls the narrative in Black British media - the episode had everything.

We dug into Tanks’ heated clapback at Complex UK and Joseph Patterson, questioning whether the “gatekeepers” of old media still matter when creators like Tanks, Bouncer, and Trap Lore Ross are pulling bigger audiences without the cosign.

The conversation spiraled (in the best way) into:

• 💥 New vs Old Media: do we still need validation from legacy platforms like Complex, or is the future already here?

• 🎶 The Rotation - how it will flip the script on music commentary with no industry bias.

• 📰 Gossip vs Journalism: is Shade Borough necessary chaos or just cultural pollution?

• ⚽ Arsenal heartbreak, Striva’s football trauma, and the eternal question: can you tap out as a fan?

• 🤯 The legendary “Sankara-gate” re-exposed - how a supposed son of Thomas Sankara ended up on the show in one of the wildest mix-ups ever.

• 🔎 The call for more researchers as TDA expands - the people behind the scenes matter just as much as the hosts in front of the mic.

From laughter to lessons, this episode cut deep into how culture is built, owned, and fought over - and why THE NEW BLXCK is setting the standard.

🎙️ TDA Patreon Exclusive Recap – Friday 29th August

Headlines first:

• Parents tuning into TDA on Spotify & even putting money into the movement 👏🏾

• A wild story of Brent ending up in Enfield instead of Gina’s house 🤦🏾‍♂️

• The now infamous “Snowbunnys” moment ❄️

• Heated Diddy discussion: abuse, rumours, and why semen talk rattled more than violence 👀

• Conspiracy talk: Canada’s inhaled COVID vaccine trial 💨

• The room debates homophobia, desensitisation to abuse, and what shocks the culture more

Today’s vibe:It started with a lighthearted wet Friday energy, jokes flying, shifting seats, and parents catching the show on Spotify (and even backing with money 💷). From there it spiralled into chaos - Brent admitting on mic that he once declared he’s “done listening to Black women” after being driven to Enfield instead of Gina’s house. The fallout? Laughter, disbelief, and the birth of the Snowbunnies soundbite that will live in TDA history.

Things got heavier as the team dissected Diddy’s latest court case dismissal. Beyond the legal technicalities, the real conversation was about abuse, rumours of bisexuality, and why salacious details shock people more than documented violence. Dr. Amani pushed the table to confront why we’re desensitised to certain traumas but triggered by sexual taboos.

On top of that - vaccine conspiracies re-emerged, with news of Canada testing an inhaled mRNA spray. Cue paranoia about planes, aerosols, and governments moving mad.

By the end, the room was deep in a cultural mirror session: are we too numb to violence, too fixated on sexuality, and too quick to throw around “homophobia”?

A true rollercoaster Friday episode - messy, funny, thought-provoking, and TDA to the core.

Clip taken from: Ancient Egypt Decoded: Africa's Stolen Legacy & What It Means for Us Today feat. Andrew & Chike | TDA 27th August - EP. 787

Links referenced within the episode:

Danielle's Book: AI IS CONCIOUS, NOW WHAT?

⁠https://www.aiisconscious.ai/⁠

Andrew's Kickstarter Campaign:

⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tkms/reconstructing-egypt-countering-deception-in-forensic-art#:~:text=Reconnecting%20Ancient%20Egypt%20with%20its,narratives%20around%20race%20and%20culture.⁠

Pan African Academy Instagram:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/panafricanacademy/⁠

🎙️ TDA Patreon Exclusive Recap

What a Thursday show! We had the building packed with family, guests, and heavy conversations that stretched from Egyptology to plantain prices. Yes, you read that right. Here’s the breakdown for the loyalists and originals:

✨ Highlights

• Chiké and Shadé introduced themselves, dropping gems about Black Tech Fest with 150+ speakers and DJs lined up.

• Cambridge’s own historian/archaeologist joined to talk about reconstructing Egypt and the African linguistic/cultural ties erased by colonial Egyptology.

• A fiery debate unfolded over Bodge vs. Gardiner translations of hieroglyphs and the German influence in Egyptology - raising questions about fakes, forgeries, and stolen history.

• The crew exposed Tasty’s wild pricing tactics - charging £2.10 for one chunk of beef, £2 for four plantain slices, and even £1 to heat up your food. Madness!

• Shoutout to Pan-African Academy for correcting the record on Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, highlighting her as a nationalist, feminist, and political powerhouse beyond just being “Fela’s mum.”

• A community spotlight: rapper Hiram Abif dropped his new track “Reactions” - boxing-inspired bars with heavy energy.

⚽ Community Announcements

• 🎟️ Two lucky members get the chance to see Ghetts headline the JD x Adidas Cypher this Saturday! Contact Ed on Discord to enter the draw.

• 🏟️ Sunday’s Liverpool vs. Arsenal stream is a Patreon-only event for Loyalists & Originals. Bring a friend if you RSVP right.

📰 Headlines Covered

• Reform UK’s mass deportation policy walkback.

• Jeremy Hunt on “over-diagnosis” of children with mental health conditions.

• Lockdown’s long tail on kids’ development.

🔥 A mix of history, culture, comedy, and current affairs—exactly what you sign up for as Patreon supporters.

Grab your tickets: https://thesumigroup.com/

🎙️ The Day After Recap

Today’s episode was packed with heat, culture, and some wild debates 👀🔥

• We kicked things off with Supreme Mathematics 101, diving into wisdom, knowledge, and the roots of the Five Percent Nation.

• The conversation spun into the origins of supreme wisdom and how it connects back to Malcolm X, Father Allah, and the Nation of Islam.

• Then, the panel went back-and-forth over football legends ⚽ - Wenger vs. Ferguson vs. Mourinho - with Arsenal pride and Man United digs flying across the table.

• A hilarious Uber story turned into a convo about polygamy, Yoruba culture, and shifting traditions in the modern day.

• We welcomed special guest Lola, who broke down her journey, her hosting, and her Irish-Nigerian background 🇮🇪🇳🇬.

• Politics got heated as we analysed Nigel Farage’s new rap-style promo (yes, rap 😅), debated if it’s appropriation, and asked if gimmicks like this actually work with voters.

• From there, the table dove deep into Labour vs. Conservatives vs. Corbyn’s comeback, asking: who really represents the people? And does any government truly know what they’re doing?

• The Gaza/Palestine discussion cut through the noise with honesty and rawness 🌍✊🏾.

• Supreme Mathematics explained & its cultural roots

• Arsène Wenger vs. Alex Ferguson legacy debate

• Uber driver sparks convo on polygamy & Yoruba culture

• Guest feature: Lola (host, speaker, creative)

• Nigel Farage’s “rap” promo video dissected

• Labour’s shaky start, Corbyn’s new party, and the state of UK politics

• Gaza, Palestine & propaganda

• Generational wealth, taxation & Black entrepreneurship

📰 Headlines Breakdown:

Supreme Mathematics explained & its cultural roots

Arsène Wenger vs. Alex Ferguson legacy debate

Uber driver sparks convo on polygamy & Yoruba culture

Guest feature: Lola (host, speaker, creative)

Nigel Farage’s “rap” promo video dissected

Labour’s shaky start, Corbyn’s new party, and the state of UK politics

Gaza, Palestine & propaganda

Generational wealth, taxation & Black entrepreneurship

🎙️ This episode had everything - from wild carnival stories (including the hunt for jerk chicken 👀🔥) to deep debates on African concepts of time that flip the Western idea of the future on its head.

We even threw out the ultimate question: if God gave you the choice, would you multiply everything in your life by two… or divide it all in half? (Yes, that includes your age, your wisdom, your income… and even your wife 😅). The answers from the chat? Pure comedy and pure insight.

💡 Highlights:

• Carnival recap: the vibes, the madness, and the mysterious man in the coat…

• Jerk chicken so good it shut down all reasoning (except for the vegans 😬).

• African philosophy of time - is the future even real? Or are we just living cycles?

• Heated talk on religion, heaven vs ancestral planes, and what it means to believe in an “after.”

• The ultimate Multiply vs Divide dilemma - some doubled income, some halved their age, some just wanted to restart as virgins 🤯.

• Serious headlines: helicopter tragedy on the Isle of Wight, Gaza hospital bombing, and the mushroom-laced Beef Wellington murder trial update.

This one swung from pure jokes to deep philosophy to heavy world news - classic TDA balance.

Summary:

📰 Today’s Headlines:

• Diane Abbott warned Corbyn against launching a new party.

• Jeremy Corbyn presses on anyway – is it legacy or power play?

• UK joins 27 nations demanding Israel allow journalists into Gaza.

• Netanyahu rejects Hamas ceasefire terms.

• Trump escapes $500m fraud penalty.

• Woman jailed for racist posts after Southport attack walks free early.

• RMT & DLR strikes confirmed for September.

• Facial recognition cameras planned for Notting Hill Carnival.

Part 1 – Gala Drama & Black Excellence
The crew got into the GRM Gala - the dress code wars, A-listers missing, and whether the event has lost its sparkle. Gina’s been to nearly every one and spilled tea on the decline: once gowns and statements, now House of CB dresses everywhere. The convo turned into “Is it really a Gala or just a party with PR?” with shoutouts to the best-dressed (Dotty, Zeze) and a reminder that without proper ROI, people won’t put in the effort.

Part 2 – Home or Away?
Then came a deep dive into identity and legacy. Should we retire back home? Or die in the UK? Tough convos about parents, burial rights, being disconnected from heritage, and whether moving “back home” requires a full mindset reset. From Ghana’s slow pace to Jamaica’s disconnection, everyone wrestled with the tension of Western comfort vs. cultural belonging.

Part 3 – Carnival Surveillance & Our Accountability
Carnival’s under the microscope - literally. Police want to roll out facial recognition cameras, claiming they’ll cut crime. The table wasn’t convinced: “Why not test it at Glastonbury first?” Questions of systemic targeting, over-policing Black crowds, and media narratives clashing with community accountability. From Originals festival tragedies to mandem rushing doors, the debate was fiery: how much is “them” and how much is “us”?

📰 Today’s Rundown:

• Tory councils plotting legal battles over asylum seeker hotels.

• Rachel Reeves’ mansion tax plans slammed as “diabolical.”

• UK signs new Iraq migrant return deal.

• Palestinian students with UK scholarships finally get evacuation hope.

• BBC warned to brace for Farage takeover.

• Israel vs. Australia diplomatic clash erupts.

• Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis – the fight nobody asked for.🔥 Part 1 - The Messy £3k ChallengeElsewhere, things got ugly. We’re talking voice notes leaked, friendships tested, emails read out loud, and one man throwing down a £3,000 charity bet to prove he wasn’t a snake. Think courtroom energy but with street politics. Names were called, reputations scorched, and let’s just say… nobody walked away clean.

👀 Part 2 – The Umar Update & Stacey’s TakeJust when everyone thought it was over, Dr. Umar pulled a Hail Mary. The schools were about to be auctioned off, his accounts frozen, the haters ready to scream “SCAMMER!” - but no. He paid off his delinquencies, entered a payment plan, and snatched the buildings back from the brink.

Stacey dropped gems on how Black businesses get judged differently, why Umar has to tread carefully with credibility, and why now’s the time for him to get real help instead of trying to be the lone hero. It turned into a deeper convo about community trust, faith, and whether this man can actually pull it off or if it’s another ticking clock.

This one had everything: receipts, betrayals, and the kind of raw, unfiltered drama you’ll never see on YouTube. That’s why it’s locked in right here on Patreon.