Unserious Candidates

Unserious Candidates

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Unserious Candidates episodes

  • “You Can’t ‘Black Excellence’ Your Way Out of Racism!” - 014
    In this episode, Kojo, Franko, Jeremiah and Baker discuss a tweet they saw saying that black mediocrity is as much of a thing as black excellence. The conversation was based around the tweet and many other aspects were introduced including racism, comparisons between black and white mediocrity/excellence and others. Enjoy!
    51 min
  • “Newham Is the Worst Place in the World!” - 013
    In this episode, Seun, Kojo, Jeremiah and Baker discuss current affairs and hot topics from this week. Later in the episode, they were joined by their first ever guest, Myron! Myron came on and followed the conversation through. Enjoy! Funds:
    Official George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
    Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate
    Black Visions Movement & Legal fund: https://www.payit2.com/fundraiser/98548
    Reclaim the block: https://secure.everyaction.com/zae4prEeKESHBy0MKXTIcQ2
    Unicorn riot: https://unicornriot.ninja/donate/
    Education:
    Non-black:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAxHQBeHxfm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
    General reading:
    https://twitter.com/thebryreed/status/1266071139115241473?s=21
    1 hr 56 min
  • Black Lives Matter. - 012
    Funds:
    Official George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
    Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate
    Black Visions Movement & Legal fund: https://www.payit2.com/fundraiser/98548
    Reclaim the block: https://secure.everyaction.com/zae4prEeKESHBy0MKXTIcQ2
    Unicorn riot: https://unicornriot.ninja/donate/
    Education:
    Non-black:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CAxHQBeHxfm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
    General reading:
    https://twitter.com/thebryreed/status/1266071139115241473?s=21
    43 min
  • Let’s Go to the Movies! - 011
    In this episode, Kojo, Franko, Israel and Baker discuss movies and their effects on each of them. They also discuss the change between the films and the original book series, and they talk about the emotions they felt when watching. Enjoy!
    1 hr 35 min
  • “Never a dull day at Carnival!” - 010
    In this episode, Baker, Seun, Kojo and Franko have a discussion about life after COVID-19. They talk about how they think society will adjust to the new environment while also reminiscing on their past summers pre-lockdown. Enjoy!
    1 hr 10 min
  • Introducing the Candidates! - 009
    In this episode, all of the Candidates are on the podcast. Jeremiah, Israel, Franko, Kojo, Baker and Seun give you more of an insight into their lives, and answer the questions you all have asked. Enjoy!
    1 hr 43 min
  • “You’ve used up your ‘failure’ allowance!” - 008
    In this episode, Israel, Kojo, Seun and Baker discuss the pay cuts that footballers are taking and how it links to the NHS. Conversation then goes to culture, and whether young black people in the UK embrace it enough. They also spoke about whether parents are stuck in their ways about certain ideals. Enjoy!
    58 min
  • “Lotioning internationally to stay sane!” - 007
    In the first episode released during quarantine, Franko, Kojo, Seun and Baker discuss the struggle of maintaining good mental health in times like this. The boys also touch on the NHS, and describe ways to keep calm and sane during troubling times. Enjoy!
    52 min
  • “4 pigeon wings and chips!” - 006
    In this episode, Baker, Jeremiah, Kojo and Seun pick apart the premise of leaving “ends” - should you, and why? They also talk about the importance of building your network and the difference between adapting to your environment and changing who you are. Enjoy!
    39 min
  • “Is my degree all I’m doing?” - 005
    In episode 5, Kojo, Franko, Jeremiah and Israel converse about the importance of having a ‘side hustle’ at university. Points were made regarding the dedication and passion needed to start one, and the examples the boys had in their own lives. Enjoy!
    44 min

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A group of young, motivated black men ready to share their stories of unseriousness, disaster and controversy, as they each take their own journeys to success - while having some fun along the way.