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"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
Welcome to "What's Good?", where I tackle a myriad of subjects: From Film/TV to Music, to Tech, Race & Society; Current Affairs and many more, through my eyes and the eyes of the writers I read. So if you take an interest in anything I feel like talking about any given week, along with the occasional interview with Friends of 5E, then this is your podcast. A 5EPN Original.
Episodes
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorLong Read - Claude McKay
Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to The Guardian for "‘The jobless should lead the attack’: a radical Jamaican journalist in 1920s…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor30 Questions - Ovie Okenarhe
Friend of 5E Ovie Okenarhe comes back through to answer 30 Questions! Spin Ovie's interview here. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.361 - "Intellectualised Music" W/ Steven Blush
Another interview for you to step to! For this one, I got an exclusive look at a new book that charts - aptly through its title - "When Rock Met Hip-Hop" and…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorLong Read - Abolish The Monarchy
Welcome WG listeners, to a Long Read! For this one, we head to The New Statesman for "Abolish The Monarchy" written by Will Lloyd. In this aptly titled essay…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.360 - "It's All Timing, It's All Destined" W/ NappyHigh
Another interview for you to step to! For this one we catch up with one of my favourite producers for a WG record 3rd time! You'd think I'd know that! But I…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorLong Read - Jay-Z & Black Capitalism
Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to Current Affairs for "Jay-Z and the Pitfalls of Black Capitalism" written by Yannick Giovanni…
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Ep.359 - Asylum Reform, Pharrell & Black British 'Elders'
In a week where: Singer D4vd identified as suspect in death of 15-year-old girl found dead in vehicle he owned. Fugees rapper Pras sentenced to 14 years in…
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Ep.358 - Assata Shakur & The Windrush Myth
In a week where: Tory Lite map out plans for Immigration reform. A copper mine bridge in DRC collapses, killing 32. Anthony Joshua will fight Jake Paul in…
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Ep.357 - Mayor Mamdani & Dumbasses @ The BBC
In a week where: Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC Mayoral race. Tesla shareholders agree to give Elon Musk a $1T pay package. ITV are in talks with Sky over a £1.6B…
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Ep.356 - Hurricane Melissa, Flag Raisers & Andrew
In a week where: Trump tells The Pentagon to resume nuclear testing after 30+ years. LA Dodgers retain the World Series after Game 7 win over the Toronto Blue…
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Ep.355 - Tigray, Sports Gambling & The Louvre Heist
In a week where: Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among over 30 people arrested as part of two…
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Ep.354 - The Pelicot Trial & Black Cosplayers
In a week where: New York GOP disbands Young Republicans over controversial messages. Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles and honors amid Epstein…
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Ep.353 - West Papua, Chris Brown & Modern Nigerian Art
In a week where: Tim Westwood is charged with four counts of rape. A Gaza-Israeli ceasefire & hostage deal is approved. Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.352 - "Baltimore Is My Entire Experience" W/ John Wells
Another WG interview for you to step to! This time, friend of the show - Music Journalist Miki Hellerbach - links me with fellow Baltimorean, rapper John Wells…
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Ep.351 - Digital ID, Lee Miller & Jennie Baptiste
In a week where: World-renowned Zoologist & conservationist Jane Good all dies aged 91. Israel intercept the Global Sumud Flotilla. UK government wins £122m…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.350 - "Journey Of A Heartbreak" W/ Kairos The Writer
Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to upcoming Alt-R&B talent Kairos The Writer off the back of his latest EP release "AND STILL I…
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Ep.349 - Coke Bottles & Hating Your Job
In a week where: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is sentenced to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy. Huntington's disease is successfully…
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Ep.348 - Ezra Klein, "Italian" Leather & Instant Ramen
In a week where: ABC suspends "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" then brings it back after boycotts. Two-time Olympic medallist Fred Kerley becomes first track athlete to…
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Ep.347 - Steve Ballmer, Nintendo & Julia Margaret Cameron
In a week where: Far-Right influencer Charlie Kirk is assassinated at a University event. UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson is sacked for ties to Jeffrey…
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Ep.346 - Your Party, Green Party & IKEA
In a week where: Scientists discover ordinary ice generates electricity. The Swiss drop open-source LLM Apertus. Google gets $45m to spread Israeli propaganda…
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Ep.345 - Octavia Butler, Katrina @ 20 & Legalising Cocaine
In a week where: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including five journalists. Australian PM Anthony Albanese accuses Iran of directing…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.344 - "The Clique Of '86" W/ Kinzoogianna
Another interview for you to step to! For this truly special conversation, we talk to Jazztronica multi-instrumentalist and Hip-Hop fan Anna Stubbs, AKA…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.343 - "My Life's Work" W/ Marquise Fair
Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to Singer/Songwriter Marquise Fair in anticipation of his sophomore album "BETTER WORLD", dropping…
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Ep.342 - "New Nakba", Zambian Gold & Male Plastic Surgery
In a week where: Perplexity offers to buy Google's Chrome browser for $34.5 billion. Trump & Putin meet in Alaska for peace talks. Sean Kingston is sentenced…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.341 - "Sports & Globalisation" W/ Dr. Joshua Wright
A #FriendOf5E comes through for his WG debut! Associate Professor of History at Trinity Washington University Dr. Joshua K. Wright comes through off the back…
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Ep.340 - Moral Failures & Engineering Amnesia
In a week where: Tsunami warnings ring across Pacific after a 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast. Cherry Vann becomes UK's first female archbishop…
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Ep.339 - Age Verification & Rastafari
In a week where: Hulk Hogan dies aged 71. Jazz legends Chuck Mangione & Dame Cleo Laine die aged 84 & 97 respectively. ESPN to purchase NFL Network and RedZone…
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Ep.338 - Orgreave Inquiry, Sudan & "Gen-Z Stare"
In a week where: Trump sues The Wall Street Journal over an article implicating him with Jeffrey Epstein. Red Tories suspend Diane Abbott over rehashing her…
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Ep.337 - BBC Outsourcing & Bangladeshi Rap
In a week where: France & UK agree to "one in, one out” migration deal. A small plane fireballs in Southend Airport, killing four people. Iga Swiatek & Janik…
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Ep.336 - Chinese Students Vs AI, "Akon City" & Arthur Ashe
In a week where: Sean Combs is found guilty of two of five counts; maximum sentence is 20 years. Liverpool’s Diogo Jota & brother Andre die in a car crash…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorBarbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part Three
The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance…
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Ep.335 - Zohran Mamdani, Digital Nomads & Boat Life
In a week where: A child dies & several more injured after a tree falls in my local park. BBC decide to not broadcast Kneecap's Glastonbury performance live…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorBarbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part Two
The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance…
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Ep.334 - Palestine Action & Bezos Vs Venice
In a week where: The Los Angeles Lakers are sold for $10B. Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo agree on a draft agreement to end fighting in eastern…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorBarbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part One
The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance…
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Ep.333 - "Millionaire Exodus", White/Black Genius & Spotify
In a week where: The Beach Boys’ architect Brian Wilson dies aged 82. Air India flight to London Gatwick crashes in Ahmedabad with all but one of the 242…
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Ep.332 - Italian Citizenship, New Media & Fairer Fashion
In a week where: THE GIRLS (Trump & Musk) ARE FIGHTING!!! Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returned to the U.S. to face federal criminal charges. Trump activates…
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Ep.331 - Death Of Google, Otaku & NBA Europe
In a week where: 1. Microplastics are found in bugs for the first time. 2. Michael Sumler, member of iconic band Kool & the Gang, dies in car crash aged 71. 3…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.330 - "Diamond Chapters" W/ Iris Gold
Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to London-born, Copenhagen-raised artist Iris Gold in conjunction with her recent single release…
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Ep.329 - Face Recognition, Centrism & Sebastião Salgado
In a week where: The UK hands Chagos Islands back to Mauritius. Sacha Jenkins, Director and Hip-Hop Journalist, dies aged 53. Russia ramps up on Ukraine…
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Ep.328 - Stadium Concerts & Final Destination
In a week where: Kier Starmer reveals plans to send refused asylum seekers to overseas ‘return hubs’. Crystal Palace win their 1st major trophy, beating Man…
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Ep.327 - "Stop The Boats", India/Pakistan & Sycamore Gap
In a week where: US & UK strike a trade deal. 80th VE Day comes & goes. A new Pope is announced: Robert Francis Prevost, first from the USA is now Leo XIV…
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Ep.326 - Oscar Voters (Not) Watching Films & Hiroshige
In a week where: USA & Ukraine agree on a minerals deal. The FA is banning transgender women from participating in Women's Football. Reform dominates UK Local…
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Ep.325 - Ryan Coogler & Copyright
In a week where: EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines. India revokes all visas issued to Pakistani nationals after an attack in Kashmir. Pakistan…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.324 - "Bringing You Into My World" W/ Ryder
Another interview for you to step to! For this one I am joined by Music Journalist & "In Search Of Sauce" alum Miki Hellerbach to elevate the conversation with…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.323 - "It Only Gotta Be Three Minutes" W/ Derrick McKenzie
Another interview for you to step to! For this one, I talk to veteran drummer for modern legends Jamiroquai Derrick McKenzie off the back of a new…
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Ep.322 - Datacentres & "Dire Wolves"
In a week where: Amadou Bagayoko of music duo Amadou & Mariam dies aged 70. Universal chooses Bedford to be location of its first theme park in Europe. UK…
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Ep.321 - Boarding School, Chewing Gum & Grand Slam Track
In a week where: Actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65. National Rally leader Marine Le Pen is convicted of embezzlement, sentenced to four years in prison. Donald…
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Ep.320 - Korean Adoption, Spanish Houses & Turkish Protests
In a week where: Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal is beaten and kidnapped by armed Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers. US government adds a…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.319 - "Oh Freedom!" W/ Ovie Okenarhe
Another interview for you to step to! This episode I talk to Founder of the "OH FREEDOM!" Festival Ovie Okenarhe. We talk about his beginnings, his sporty…
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Ep.318 - Benefits, Gang War & Black Women's Hair Care
In a week where: Author & writer Alex Wheatle dies aged 62. Trump signs order to begin dismantling of US education department. Protests in Istanbul, Turkey…
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Ep.317 - Mahmoud Khalil, Solidarity & Plastic
In a week where: Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put it back into ministerial control. Ukraine agree to 30 day ceasefire but Russia doesn't. Meta will…
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Ep.316 - Ketamine, Wretch 32 & Sustainable Carnival
In a week where: Roy Ayers, jazz-funk pioneer behind Everybody Loves the Sunshine, dies aged 84. D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the Tony! Toni! Toné!…
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorEp.315 - "You Have To Love It" W/ EB Rebel
Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one, I talk to Dallas born & raised EB Rebel now sharpening their craft in New York City. We get into their…
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Ep.314 - Senegal, "No Other Land" & Colour
In a week where: A$AP Rocky found not guilty in his two 2021 felony assault charges. Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia. Former Brazilian President Jair…
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Ep.313 - Angry Opposistion & Stormzy
No IAWW since I'm recording this early... In Politics: (3:09) In a low-key mask-off moment, the US Democrats - after getting berated by their grassroots orgs -…
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Ep.312 - "Guinea Pig Generation" & Prince Charles Cinema
In a week where: Donald Trump seeks to ethnically cleanse Gaza. Jimmy Butler is finally traded from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors. Irv Gotti…
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Ep.311 - Five Years Since "The Exit"
In a week where: US suffers two plane crashes within days of each other. Guantanamo Bay will be repurposed to hold undocumented migrants. Palisades and Eaton…
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Ep.310 - Nationality and Borders Act & DeepSeek
In a week where: Prince Harry gets 8-Figure settlement from The Sun, avoiding trial. Trump threatens Putin to stop 'ridiculous' Ukraine war. Axel Rudakubana is…
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Ep.309 - RedNote, Social Isolation & Abi Morocco
In a week where: Hamas & Israel lock in a ceasefire & hostage deal. Drake files another lawsuit. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies…