"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

In a week where:Actor Christopher Plummer dies aged 91Former Heavyweight Champion Boxer Leon Spinks dies aged 67.Queen Elizabeth successfully lobbied the government to change a draft law in order to conceal her “embarrassing” private wealth from the public. Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs in SB55. Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, dies aged 76.In the first of two Film/TV segments: (7:05) Awards SZN is back and as a former rabid consumer of it all, I've grown tired of people moaning about snubs.In the first of two Life segments: (25:59) It's Black History Month in the US and the usual stuff has gone on all February. But I have an interesting commentary on the whole thing that should definitely be debated.In the 2nd Film/TV segment: (46:34) Some new figures have shown that money spent on UK Film & TV production has dropped by 21% in 2020. This year is critical in how the industry responds.In the last & 2nd Life segment: (56:31) The Conservatives have participated in severe Cronyism all throughout the pandemic. And names need to be put in lights.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Legendary actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96.Police stop a 70-person strong boat party. £800 fine for the attendees, £10k for the organiser.Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi and the country's president are detained amid possible coup. ASOS buy Topman, Topshop & Miss Selfridge for £230m.More than 5,100 Russians are arrested for protests imprisonment of opposition leader Alexei Nalvany.In Life: (6:58) GameStop has been in the middle of a fascinating story, meme, conversation. And it's all in the Wild West that is known as the Stock Market. Johnny Harris video I mentioned. In the first of two Music segments: (21:22) Madlib is one of the greatest musical minds of our time and with his latest work spanning the globe, it's worth looking at things that have been on Madlib's mind recently. In the 2nd Music segment: (34:37) Spotify has a great algorithm to help you explore the world of music and refine your tastes, but as an accepted grant shows, they want to go one step further and use our microphones to gain more information. Lastly, in Film/TV: (44:32) There's a lot of reasons people are watching old TV shows, chiefly, nostalgia & escapism. But is there another reason? Maybe there is. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a Week Where:Legendary Interviewer/TV Host Larry King dies aged 87. Met Police raid an illegal gathering in. Knightsbridge, issuing fines worth over £15k. Google threatens to shut down its search engine in Australia. Frank Lampard is out as Chelsea manager. UK passes 100k COVID related deaths. In the first of two Life segments: (8:12) Clubhouse has been blowing up recently, but it's been more about the negative/stupid conversations that have been going down on it. And I'm that into it. (Written By Nicolas-Tyrell Scott)In Music: (29:29) Rolling Stone are charging $2K for people to write on their site and join 'networking' groups with the help of some incredibly weird names and I can't help but chuckle. (Written By Archie Bland)In Sports: (41:17) Bomani Jones is one of my favourite voices in any space, but the landscape around him is shifting and Sports Broadcasters, not just in the US but in the UK as well, need to catch up. (Written By Ben Strauss)Lastly, in the 2nd Life segment: (58:05) Back in the day, nostalgia used to be considered a bad thing. Now, it's common place and 'Big Tech' have been, in some ways, force-feeding it to us. (Written By Eleanor Peake)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Trump is impeached for the 2nd time.James Harden is traded to the Brooklyn Nets in the biggest NBA trade ever.Italy's largest organized crime trial in more than three decades begins, with prosecutors bringing charges against 355 members of the 'Ndrangheta crime network.More than 2 Million worldwide have now died from Corona.The UK reports 1820 Covid deaths, the highest daily toll so far.In the first of two Life segments: (6:10) Last week I scratched the surface of The New Cross Fire, but as the 18th January has come & gone in between, cementing 40 years since, I wanted to read something that goes a little deeper.In Sports: (29:07) The Australian Open is next month and Tennis players slated to play are going to be isolated in a hotel for two weeks. Seems reasonable, but Novak Djokovic once again pipes up with some dumb spew.In Music: (37:22) Convicted murderer, formerly known as hit producer Phil Spector is dead and as someone that didn't know how damaged he was, I was more than compensated reading some anecdotes from the people that worked with him. Lastly, in the 2nd Life segment: (50:22) The tech world has been obsessing over WhatsApp's changing privacy policy, but why look at WhatsApp is inevitably going to be when we already have an app that does all the horrible data mining & more! Enter Facebook Messenger.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Several Social Media platforms suspend T**** to varying degrees.Japan suffer surge in COVID-19 cases, casting doubt on the Olympics. 12 people get arrested in Clapham Common as another anti-lockdown protest comes & goes.Social Media app Parler goes offline after blacklisting from Apple, Google & AmazonUK passes 100k COVID-19 deaths.In the first of three Life segments: (8:53) America went "Full America" and you never go "Full America". But whilst the initial event contained plenty of shocking moments, a week removed from it gives me more the feeling of "Yea, that's America in a nutshell".In the second Life segment: (27:04) On the 18th January, it'll be the 40th anniversary of The New Cross Fire and I felt it was worth telling the story and linking it to what could happen in the future.In Music: (38:15) I never thought about the one cultural force that influences kids. But for decades it has been music. Now, it may be video games and I have no idea how to process that.In the final Life segment: (53:57) The government fails once again. This time, it's families that have Free School Meals. They have been given terrible quality food and it dumbfounds me at how inept this government is.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In Sports: (7:25) The Tokyo Olympics is a go... We think. But regardless of how good it looks from now until July, Team GB are gearing up for the road to Tokyo.In Music: (22:29) The death of MF DOOM shocked the Hip-Hop world. But as an outsider on DOOM's artistry, I wanted to get people that could do DOOM justice. So I got Central Sauce's Brandon & Ryan to help me put DOOM's legacy into focus.In Film/TV: (44:33) The Simpsons is STILL going, but in it's longevity, it's given the opportunity to look into if the family's lifestyle is attainable in 2021 USA. It's Not...Lastly, in Life: (56:32) Afua Hirsch gives some good words on racial progress in the UK and what lessons to take from the year just passed.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

It's the end of 2020, so it is time to take stock and reflect on the year. And with it being a 5EPN Special, everyone from the 5EPN comes through for this two-hour reflection & looking ahead.So grab your drinks, grab your snacks, and if WG is the only 5EPN show you listen to, let me introduce you to the rest of the 5EPN. (Hopefully, you'll go and listen to them as well.)TIMESTAMPS:In Search Of Sauce - (4:29)Diggin' In The Digits - (27:23)Same 12 Notes - (57:25)"What's Good?" - (1:35:15)Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementMusic: "Baxter" & "So In Love" By Brock BerriganChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:During Anti-Bullying week, Priti Patel is found to be a bully and still keeps her job.Hong-Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to all charges related to a siege of Police HQ in June 2019.COVID-19 vaccine developed by The University of Oxford is 70% effective. UK Lockdown 2 will end next week.Trump Administration finally begins the transition for Biden Presidency. In the first segment in an all "Life" episode: (16:32) A report confirms that UK Universities perpetuate institutional racism and have been too cocky in their previous efforts to eradicate racism amongst students & staff.In the 2nd segment: (26:43) Remember the name Mwazulu Diyabanza, who participates in a specific form of Pan-African activism: Taking back African artefacts from European Museums.In the 3rd segment: (38:11) After Boris Johnson announces a 10% increase in military spending, a brilliant piece of journalism takes a deep dive in the number of bases the UK Military truly has.Lastly: (52:56) Author Kenya Hunt delivers a wide-ranging look at the word most of us have heard before in many different ways... "Woke".Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Dominic Cummings finally leaves No.10.A vaccine developed by biotechnology giant Moderna is more than 94% effective at preventing COVID-19.Racism ruins Christmas ads again.Marcus Rashford signs a publishing deal to write books for children.Lewis Hamilton is named most influential Black British person by ThePowerlist 2021. In the first of two Sports segments: (10:03) Lewis Hamilton wrapped his record-equalling seventh Driver's World Championship in a way only a champion could. Former F1 driver John Watson delivers great words on the GOAT.In Music: (22:39) At the beginning of the last decade, Labrinth was primed to be next up. But the game at the time didn't sit with him, so he dipped and built his artistry back up. Now he's in the States, back & better than ever.In Life: (40:24) Remember 'The Exit'? Well, it's still looming and with STILL nothing locked in, The Arts, especially the regional arts, are going to have a tough time getting any form of love from European peers.Lastly, in the 2nd Sports segment: (52:18) Marcus Rashford has done an amazing job this year doing what's right and dunking on Tory MPs in the process. Now, he drops a quick word on right-leaning publications that have spent their lifetime shitting on self-made black sportspeople.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Scotland becomes the first part of the UK to ban smacking.Grenfell Tower suppliers knew their cladding would burn.Pfizer & German Biotech startup BioNTech make a breakthrough for a COVID-19 vaccine.Welsh Government are scrapping all exams for the school year.FA Chairman Greg Clarke resigns after saying "Coloured footballers" in a committee meeting. In the first of two Sports segments: (14:41) F1 have dropped their calendar for the 2021 season and not only have they waved away the tracks fans want, but they also thought it was a great idea to make a debut in Saudi Arabia. My love for F1 is thinning.In the second Sports segment: (28:42) Christian Coleman, the fastest man in the world right now, is banned for two years, which means he will miss the Tokyo Olympics. The reasons for which, are unfortunate, but just. In Film/TV: (43:05) Netflix are dipping its toes into traditional TV and as someone that is more inclined to traditional TV, I am gassed at the potential.Lastly, in Life: (52:41) The US Election is now done & dusted, (unless you're Trump I guess...) but I wanted to get into the majority of voters in the US, white Americans and how self-destructive they are, so that they keep things in their favour.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Sean Connery Dies Aged 90.Lockdown 2 is here.Lewis Hamilton wins in Imola, locking up Mercedes' record-breaking 7th straight Constructors Championship.At least 54 people were killed in a rebel attack in Ethiopia’s restive Oromia region at the weekend.Baby Shark passes Despacito to become the most-viewed YouTube video. In the first of two Music segments: (8:01) A UK Music Industry study shows minor improvements in diversity, which we've heard before but for some reason, I get more feelings of genuine pro-activity than other times I've seen an incremental change in The Arts.In Film/TV: (21:00) Christopher Nolan has a book about him coming out, but I was more interested in what he thought about the performance of "Tenet" and his thoughts on the future of film.In the 2nd Music segment: (35:05) Chuck D dropped some small gems on a myriad of topics and I felt like touching on a few and using it as a jump-off point for my last segment.Lastly, in Life: (44:02) The 2020 US Elections is still in the air (as of recording) and I've been thinking a lot of things that surround it, ending on the future and how away it seems when the options are people that either don't want to rock the boat or want to send the boat back 100 years.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Banksy's "Show Me The Monet" has sold for £7.5m ($9.8m).After the public backlash towards the Tories over Marcus Rashford’s proposal for kid school meals, Tories now demand a U-Turn from the gov't.Lewis Hamilton dominates the Portuguese GP to achieve his World Record-breaking 92nd win.Amy Coney Barrett is sworn in as Trump’s third Supreme Court Justice.Scientists have found evidence that frozen methane deposits in the Arctic Ocean have started to be released over a large area of the continental slope off the East Siberian coast. In the first of two Life segments: (9:12) The New Statesman's Pippa Bailey meditates on doing what I and everyone needs to do, quitting Facebook; referencing Netflix' "The Social Dilemma" as a catalyst.In Sports: (23:48) The NBA has a wealth of black Assistant Coaches, but the air starts to thin when it comes to black Head Coaches. Former player Etan Thomas highlights the intangible importance of a black Head Coach.In Film/TV: (36:14) After an appearance on Frankie Boyle's "New World Order", comedienne Sophie Duker did the rounds on certain racist platforms. She writes a quippy response to the backlash & the rules that black comedians still face in 2020.Finally, in the 2nd Life segment: (50:10) Last week The House of Commons, for the first time ever, had the term "Critical Race Theory" mentioned in a debate. The reasons for which are, of course, backward yet unsurprising. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Roughly a quarter of the Pantanal Wetlands in Brazil has burned from wildfires this year.Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party waxes the NZ Election, giving her the first majority government in over a decade.No.10 broke precedent and snubbed Britain’s first black archbishop (John Sentamu) for a peerage because it says the House of Lords is too large, but it made room for Ian Botham, Claire Fox and Theresa May’s husband.Teofimo Lopez upsets Vasily Lomachencko to become undisputed Lightweight Champion.Officials begin a second excavation searching for mass graves from the 1921 Tulsa massacre.In Life - (9:58) So the government decided to be patronising and not keep it 100 by saying we're leaving with an "Australian-Style" relationship with the EU. So I decided to bite and ask WTF is "Australian-Style" even though I fully know the answer.In the first of two Film/TV segments - (20:53) We have solid data on the percentage of British TV Writers that identify as black and the percentage of non-white studio execs & series producers... It's not good.In the 2nd Film/TV segment - (31:45) Corona has been a benefit for a lot of entities. One of the obvious beneficiaries are Netflix who's subscriber count has ballooned this year. But how long will that and their overall dominance last?Lastly, in Music - (43:09) I had a thought about the Adenuga family last week, asking myself "has there been a more creatively successful family in recent memory?" And funny enough, a little profile came up, all about the Adenuga's and how they're just so damn good at what they do individually.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Britain's Alfie Hewett wins French Open Wheelchair Singles title.Rafael Nadal waxes Novak Djokovic to win his 13th French Open, his 20th Grand Slam title overall; ties Federer.Lewis Hamilton equals Michael Schumacher's 91 win record. Lakers win their 17th NBA Championship.The UK goes into a 3-tier lockdown system with North-West England being hit the hardest.In the first of two Life segments: (8:43) Nigeria has taken centre stage as the hashtag #EndSARS goes viral, bringing to light the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and their severe use of power, forcing protests across the country.In Sports: (24:51) The NBA Finals is done & dusted and whilst the Miami Heat couldn't hold off the inevitable Lakers, it gave Jimmy Butler a chance to shine in a way nobody has in a while.In Film/TV: (39:48) The Oscars are still slated to go down early next year. But it's worth thinking about scrapping it all together, for a variety of reasons.Lastly, in the 2nd Life segment: (50:36) A new portrait of the nearly forgotten African Goddaughter to Queen Victoria has given a new breath of life to a fascinating story about a fascinating black woman.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Michael Kiwanuka's "KIWANUKA" wins the 2020 Mercury PrizeUni students paid 9K to live with people they may or may not like.Trump got Corona. A Black Criminal Lawyer creates an app to help people provide alternative & independent evidence in the case of things like Stop & Search.Cineworld will close all of its UK cinemas.In the first of two Life segments: (9:18) Rishi Sunak thought it'd be a good idea to suggest that artists "Retrain", AKA: Get another job. This is not only severely undermining The Arts economic & cultural importance, but Rishi hands himself an L because he can't (or won't) fund the Arts sufficiently.In Music: (24:38) Kwabs comes out of creative hiding to pen an amazing meditation on Black British Music History and asks if Britain appreciates Black Brits as much as they like the music.In Film/TV: (40:20) Ahead of the first release as part of his "Small Axe" series, director Steve McQueen talks about "Mangrove" and the real-life event that its based on.Lastly, in the 2nd Life Segment: It's no secret that I hate winter, but an interesting research report says that if Winter gets you down, especially with another lockdown being a consistent Sword of Damecles, look to the Norweigans for guidance.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Three years ago, a St Louis artist hit me up to see if I'd give his first album a spin. I did, I enjoyed it and I wanted to know more, so after a day or two, I hit him back and we got an interview going.Since then, Oren Major has gone from strength to strength, slowly growing as an artist and being able to pursue his art full-time. We finally get a chance to catch up and fill in the blanks between his first album "Blinded By Ambition" & now. We also talk about Chinese cuisine, a little bit of NBA Playoffs and, of course, his Top 5. P.S. Still waiting on that UK visit, Oren!(Peep our initial interview here.)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "If I Had A Dollar (Instrumental)" By Oren MajorChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies aged 87. Microsoft buys ZeniMax Media (Parent company of Bethesda) for $7.5BnThe Emmys happened.Rolling Stone refreshes their Top 500 Album List. Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" No.1; "Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" No.10, the highest-ranked Hip-Hop album.TIME drop their TIME100 list.In an all "Life" episode:We begin with (14:14) an update on the Grenfell inquiry and we now have some concrete names that we can point fingers to.Secondly, (24:18) QAnon has now reached the UK and its basically every conspiracy theory wrapped into one cesspool community of people. I laugh but it's scary how popular it's becoming.Thirdly, (37:50) The Government recently announced that they're raising the price for plastic bags from 5p to 10p. An article on microplastics proves that incremental changes such as raising the prices of plastic bags are nowhere near enough.Lastly, (50:40) An amazing video essay on Media Bias got me thinking about my own Media Bias and how it's displayed to you on this very show.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Diversity's BLM performance on BGT gets nearly 16,000 complaints.More than 3 million acres have burned in the California wildfires.Reggae legend Toots Hibbert dies aged 77.Tenet hits $200M globally.Whistle-blower Dawn Wooten accuses ICE performed hysterectomies on detainees.In Life: (9:49) The Government's Internal Market Bill is pissing everyone off and its the nail in the coffin that guilt is nowhere to be seen with this government and if it ever does, it'll be met with shunning.In the first of two Sports segments: (23:25) Naomi Osaka's US Open win was one thing, but her dedication to highlighting the death of African-Americans and taking constant questions about it was something else and it's worth taking a moment to applaud the 22-year-old.In Film/TV: (35:06) The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative have released a stunning report, statistically breaking down 1,300 popular films from 2007 to 2019 and highlighting how much gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ & disability representation has fared on and off-screen.Lastly, in the 2nd Sports segment: (51:51) Bill Russell pens one of the pieces of the year, meditating on race in America and how different (or very similar) it has become in his over 80 years of life.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Extinction Rebellion block off deliveries of The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph & Financial Times.Novak Djokovic is defaulted from the US Open after hitting a ball at a line judge. Microsoft drop prices for the new Xbox Series X ($499) & Series S ($299)A murderer on death row is sworn in as Sri Lankan MPUK COVID-19 cases rise by 3000 in one day.In the first of two Life segments: (8:01) Two very different news items have made me squirm for very similar reasons. They both are examples of how easy it is to co-opt an identity. In the case of Jessica Krug, the identity of a non-white person. For the IG meme page "Daquan", which has recently sold for $85 Million, the identity of the Canadian-Ethiopian founder, even though the page is now owned by Warner Music.In the first of two Film/TV segments: (21:41) Black British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir has recently gotten roles to portray not just Barack Obama, but Malcolm X. As you can imagine, the African-American/Black British diaspora argument was reignited again. Ben-Adir felt the need to talk about it and garnered a detailed response from a respected vet, Wendell Pierce.In the second Film/TV segment: (39:39) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science (The people who do The Oscars) recently dropped new diversity/inclusion requirements for any film that wants to get nominated. And while it is a great gesture, it's merely salad dressing and doesn't address the roots of the problems.Lastly, in the second Life segment: (53:22) An AI wrote an Op-ed, to convince humans that AI isn't a threat... It goes eerily well. After recording, I found a fact-check on the AI-written article. It's is made by humans after all. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Japan's longest-serving PM, Shinzo Abe, resigns over health concerns.Prosecutors charge 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse with two counts of first-degree homicide. Elon Musk showcases new Neuralink prototype. George Floyd-style killing 'could happen in the UK', says only ever black Chief Constable Michael Fuller. Ferg is kicked out of A$AP Mob.In Life: (7:10) The passing of Chadwick Boseman evoked a lot of emotions for everyone. I used a wonderful write-up by Kelley Carter of The Undefeated to kick-start my thoughts on him.In Film/TV: (32:01) The Daily (Social Distancing) Show has been bolstered in many ways by the pandemic. It's one of the few shows to thrive in it. And the risks outside gave way for some risks to be taken inside. In Sports: (42:42) The Milwaukee Bucks triggered nationwide boycotts last week by refusing to play their Playoff game against the Orlando Magic in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake. It's worth thinking how far American sports stars of today are going, and how far they're willing to go... Lastly, in Music: (56:52) Notting Hill Carnival is going online with a 3-day celebration and its relevance shouldn't be lost even though the event isn't taking place for the first time in its history.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Joe Biden accepts his Democratic nomination for President.Crossrail is delayed yet again until 2022, adding £1.1B to the bill. California suffers another set of wildfires. Bayern Munich beat PSG 1-0 to win the Champions League.Lionel Messi seeks to leave Barcelona.In the first of two Life segments: (7:51) The people of Flint, Michigan, that have been going through a water crisis since 2014, are finally getting some compensation to the tune of $600 Million. In the first of two Music segments: (17:45) I found an excerpt from a book I'm interested in, talking about the Jay-Z/NFL deal. And I thought, since Jay dropped a new track, full of classic Jay-Capitalist bars, it would be a good time to revisit the ordeal again.In the 2nd Music segment: (34:51) A favourite of the show, Andre Gee, talks about Phonte, Freddie Gibbs & ChHi The Prince and how Hip-Hop fans being all about sales and numbers have stifled some of the most influential people in Hip-Hop, making them mere footnotes.In the final segment & 2nd Life segment: (52:52) I said last week that I'd bring a piece on the Climate Crisis, and I delivered. Specifically, Arctic permafrost and the Paris Climate Agreement.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Health Secretary to replace Public Health England with a specialist pandemic unit.The Japanese tanker that spilt 4,000 tons of oil on the coast of Mauritius, has split in two.Interim President of The National Black Police Association says Dawn Butler MP stop was "rooted in bias". Stormzy donates £500K to fund scholarships for disadvantaged students. The temperature in Death Valley reaches 54.4 degrees, the highest temperature ever recorded.In the Music segment: (9:29) It has been nearly 20 years since the murder of Hip-Hop legend Jam Master Jay. The trail was so cold, Netflix did a documentary on it. But now, there have been two arrests connected to it and maybe we can finally get some answers.In the first of two Life segments: (19:24) The UK Government has once again bottled a whole sector, going from downgrading A-Level students final grades to U-Turning days after Results Day. But this has been coming for a while and luckily, the pandemic has given a spotlight to the bullshit.In Film/TV: (38:45) Netflix has once again shut down one of my favourite shows out right now, "Patriot Act w/Hasan Minhaj". Whilst its not surprising since the stage & live audience were so integral to the viewing experience, it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth.Lastly, in the 2nd Life segment: (51:42) Most of us have suffered in 2020, but one thing is coming very soon is people being depressed if they're not already. Apparently, it's already beginning as depression amongst UK adults has doubled since March.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Mark Zuckerberg joins the centibillionaire club.New Zealand goes 100 days without a domestic Coronavirus case.BBC R1Xtra presenter Sideman leaves his position after the BBC defends a white reporter saying The N repeatedly in a report. BBC DG backpedals the next day.MP Dawn Butler accuses the Metropolitan Police of "Institutional racism" after being wrongly stopped by police.Stephen Lawrence inquiry moves to 'inactive phase.Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's running mate for the 2020 US Election. The UK is officially in another recession.In the 1st of two Life segments - (8:07) The explosion in Beirut, Lebanon has drawn the international lens over to the country. But as it turns out, the explosion was literally the boiling point.In the 2nd Life segment - (20:42) The UK news media has suddenly started to talk about people seeking asylum by taking boats from France to the UK. And it's horrible on all angles.In the 1st of two Music segments - (37:36) Some musicians across the African continent are going the extra mile for their people and have gone into politics. But whilst some have succeeded, some have failed. Some have died because of it.In the final and 2nd Music segment - (49:53) On Tuesday, it was Hip-Hop's 47th birthday, so I thought I'd dedicate some of the show to it. Albeit a little bit pessimistic.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:As Northern England lockdown again, Tory MP Craig Whittaker says "It's the BAME communities that are not taking it seriously enough." Anthony Taylor charges Arsenal to their 14th FA Cup, beating Chelsea 2-1.The Rock partners with Redbird Capital to buy the XFL for $15M.Leaked bodycam footage shows more detail in the murder of George Floyd.An explosion in Beirut, Lebanon has killed at least 100 & injured 4000. (Numbers have risen since recording)In Film/TV - (9:37) Beyonce has dropped her epic "Black Is King" on Disney+. And while the conversations around it are overwhelmingly positive, there's a significant part of it that I feel warrants a conversation. In Music - (26:38) The response to Megan Thee Stallion's incident has sadly been a modern one. Memes galore, 0 empathy, epitomising patriarchy & misogynoir. Along with nearly no men in the Hip-Hop-sphere showing support for Meg, it highlights how engrained misogynoir is in Hip-Hop.In Sports - (48:52) The College Football players of the PAC-12 Conference have recently penned a collective statement to highlight several grievances. Bomani Jones contacts some of the key players in the creation of this truly seismic stance. (Since recording, The players of the BIG 10 have also made a statement.) Lastly, in Life - (57:27) President 45 recently did an interview with Axios and boy oh boy... Was it a bloodbath.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Boris Johnson admits the Government could've done better in the early months of the pandemic.RIP Fleetwood Mac Co-founder Peter Green dies aged 73. Wiley goes mask off.Google tells its employees to work from home until 2021.In Music: (9:52) The Ivor Novello & Mercury Prize nominations have dropped and there's a lot for me to be happy about. But of course, there's always a gripe to have.In the 1st of two Life segments: (23:55) Paulette Wilson, one of the loudest voices in the Windrush Scandal, has died aged 64. I felt like her name needed emphasis as if it wasn't for her, we might not have been aware of the scandal as early as we did.In Sports: (42:40) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is back with another one, this time, talking about racist owners of sports teams. Whilst they can't be forced to sell their stakes for their views, they can certainly be routinely chastised for it.Lastly, in the 2nd Life Segment: (53:55) The containment of Uighur Muslims by the Chinese Government has come into the news again, even though it hasn't stopped since the initial leaks in October last year. (& WG episode in November) The UK is talking about it, but nothing concrete as of yet.Vox' "Worldly" episode on the treatment of Uighurs.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Civil Rights heroes Congressman John Lewis & CT Vivian, died aged 80 & 95 respectively.Boris Johnson is aroused by fox hunting.UK government is suspending the Hong-Kong Extradition Treaty.Oxford Coronavirus vaccine passes initial tests.The main contractor on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment secretly “pocketed” £126,000 while switching the cladding to cheaper, more combustible materials.In Life: (7:51) In the past few weeks, there have been a few African Americans of note that have expressed views that could be seen as anti-semitic. As someone that isn't completely educated on it all, I decided to read someone that is both black and Jewish. (For a great explainer I consumed after recording, hit up Vox' The Weeds episode on Anti-Semitism here) In the first of two Music segments: (30:34) Talib Kweli is a notorious Twitter user. He's consistently on it, usually beating down far-right tweeters and general dumbasses. But for the past two weeks, he's been going at one woman, originally defending his marriage & flagging colourism. But after two weeks, what could've been a genuine case study about colourism & character assassination, is now a cesspool of shit-flinging from both sides. In Sports: (42:05) The NBA has authorised a particular set of phrases that players can use to express their views towards social justice. But because the selection is decided by the league, is it really anything of worth? Or is it performative?Lastly, in the 2nd Music segment: (52:26) A fun story about crate-digging and why it is such a staple of Hip-Hop culture. (Or... Used to be anyways...)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Manchester City will play in the Champions League next season after club’s two-year ban from European football was overturned. As Lewis Hamilton wins the Styrian GP & puts his fist up on the podium, he challenges other F1 teams to do more. The UK will ban Huawei from UKs 5G network and have all existing kits by 2027.Banksy returns with lockdown themed pieces on a tube train.In the first of two Life segments: (9:27) China are starting to show muscle in Hong-Kong and introduce laws specifically aimed at people against the transition.In Sports: (25:38) The Washington NFL Team have finally gotten rid of their racist team name and logo. But while this is a win, the bigger picture shows that money runs these decisions and not basic morals.In the second Life segment: (37:00) We now know how often Black British History is mentioned in GCSE History. Spoiler alert, it's not great.Lastly, in Music: (50:47) DJ Akademiks has been able to go from fledgeling YouTube bullshit-thrower to commentator on the culture at large and a fanbase that allows suburban white kids to enjoy Hip-Hop in the worst way: As a circus where they don't care about the human aspects of anything. Everything in and around Fuckademiks is wrong...Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Boris Johnson won't kneel because he doesn't "believe in empty gestures". Earl Cameron, Britain's 'first Black film star' dies aged 102.UK Government announces a £1.57 billion rescue package for the Arts Sector.Italian Music Composer Ennio Morricone Dies Aged 81.China got a Bubonic Plague.In Sports: (7:40) Women's Basketball legend Maya Moore has spent her prime years not playing basketball. Instead, she has been dedicated to getting a man out of jail. Last week, her years of sacrifice bore fruit and she achieved something that no championship ring could match, she got a man his freedom.In the first of two Life segments: (20:18) Boris Johnson just couldn't help himself but pass blame. And of all the sectors to pick, you decide to go to the Social Care sector?!In Film/TV: (33:38) Writer, Director & Executive Producer Prentice Penny goes off on Hollywood as it pertains to blackface, holding white people in the industry accountable and the SLIDING SCALE.Lastly, in the 2nd Life segment: (46:38) Poet & researcher Montaza Mehri speaks on Anti-Racism and how self-checking your privilege is only step one in the many-step journey to hold up Anti-Black values.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

This interview was one of genuine surprise. Not from how I got it, but from how much depth there was to it all. I got much more than I expected. King Yanz has a fascinating story from start to FINNISH. (I'm sorry, I couldn't help it) From his early years in Finland, moving to London in his pre-teens and honing his craft in songwriting for years before even dropping a track. And in recent years, now that he's dropping work, his rise is steady and consistent. You'll enjoy this one, especially when you look at it in the biggest picture possible.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "With You" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Liverpool wins the Premier League and first top-flight trophy in 30 years after Chelsea beats Manchester City 2-1.The teenager who tried to kill a six-year-old at Tate Modern is jailed for 15 years. In a one-to-one with Kerry Washington, Sandra Oh says the UK TV industry is behind in diversity. The city of Leicester goes into its own lockdown.In Film/TV: (8:52) Actor & Writer Daniel Lawrence Taylor delivers a great piece on how talk is cheap when it comes to the UK Television industry and how as a whole, need to fix up as it pertains to diversity.In Sports: (19:42) The Queen of Sprint, Dina Asher-Smith, comes through with a thoughtful column on how she's experienced racism and how education is the key to long-term progress.In Life: (35:11) Speaking of education! Somebody is already making moves to create a decolonised black University and I for one am gassed about this prospect.Lastly, in Music: (51:27) 6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj went No.1 with their collaborative effort "TROLLZ", which is another glaring example of how the music industry can't help but shamelessly money grab and inadvertently kill the essence of Hip-Hop in the process.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Trump hosts "Cough-chella" Three people die & another three suffer injuries after a mass stabbing terror attack in Reading.Lewis Hamilton is starting a commission w/The Royal Academy of Engineering. Novak Djokovic tests positive for COVID-19, after months of hosting charity events and not staying inside.More than 300 black artists/executives call for Hollywood to invest more in black talent & stop glorifying police violence.In Film/TV: (7:52) Historian David Olusoga talks "Little Britain" which has recently been cut off streaming platforms for its backwards comedy. But the story goes deeper than you think.In Music: (23:06) There have been a few events that have gone down in the past week that have got me thinking about how black men talk to black women. First was J.Cole's super odd & tone-deaf "Snow On The Bluff" which was directed to vocal learner Noname. The 2nd and more important event was between Ray BLK & Ambush Buzzworl. There are levels to this, but the overall theme is that we still don't listen to black women properly.In Sports: (39:53) The NBA is returning, all located in Orlando, in a "Bubble" format. While I understand the wanting to do all this, I can't turn my head completely away from basic logic.Lastly, in Life: (51:33) On July 4th, England (Not the rest of the UK) is opening up more to include Pubs, Restaurants, hairdressers etc. Why? Why do you think?Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

For the final interview of WG "Interview SZN", I hit up a good friend that has been consistently building himself and his own collective in the past few years and as someone looking from afar, can't help but be impressed.Architect of Basketball Society, Martin Soaries, comes in to give his story so far. You'll be hard-pressed to find a person that eats, sleeps & breathes basketball and that's exactly what you get here. You also get a person that's grown up with strong morals and discipline, a solid background in writing about sports, music & film (with questionable superhero opinions) and just overall a good dude, making his imprint however he can.Be sure to check out Basketball Society. Regularly scheduled programming begins next week.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Soundscapes" By L'IndécisChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Director Diarmuid Goggins graciously comes through for another session where we finally get to talk about "Bulletproof 2". We also get into the current state of the industry, (pre & post-corona) how he rates the chances of potential writers & directors getting their foot in the door and a very deep but poignant Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Castles In My Cup" By BirocraticChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

I've had a lot on my mind and needed to get some thoughts out, so I hope you'll indulge me as I let my brain bleed for about an hour. No music, minimal editing, just me and hopefully you as well.Donate to The Black Curriculum.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

One of my favourite TV shows in recent years has been "Bulletproof", the action-packed, banter-filled cop show with Black British OGs Ashley Walters & Noel Clarke. Season 2 came through this year and was an entertaining watch from start to finish. I said something in this vein on Twitter soon after finishing the season and someone replied to my tweet. It just so happened to be the director of the first three episodes of "Bulletproof" S2.You can see where I'm going with this. I jumped at the chance, asked him to come through and not only did Irish-born & raised Diarmuid Goggins accept the invitation, but he also gave me some leeway so we could get a good old 2-parter going! In this part, we get into his beginnings, his career path up to now and end on some very existential talk. Which you know I love. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Castles In My Cup" By BirocraticChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

We give a NY-style "YEERRRRR" to online homie Khaaliq Crowder who comes through to talk about all things media. Radio, TV, Music, Film, we get to it all on top of his favourite Internship out of the many he's had over the years, solid recommendations and, of course, his Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Daylight" By Moose DawaChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

A few years ago, I saw a show on BET that was helmed by the late, great John Singleton. It was called "Rebel" and starred an actress I've never seen until then. I watched the one and only season and loved it. Years later, I finally get to talk to the lead of that show and get to know her story. Danielle Moné Truitt has done it all when it comes to acting. Voice, TV, Film and especially Theatre. Ms Truitt comes through to talk about her beginnings, her singing background, how acting became her career and, of course, her Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Hol It Down" By AxianChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

On Ep.76 of WG: I interview an artist I discovered a week before recording but her work hit me so hard that I had to know more, so I asked if she could come onto "What's Good?" and she accepted! Her name is Junii, (@DearJunii) she's a multi-faceted threat (Singing, rapping, writing, production & engineering) hailing from Michigan. We talk about her beginnings, her love for writing, impatience, her projects so far, how Kendrick Lamar sparked her drive and, of course, her Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Flourish" By AxianChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In Part 2 of my catch up with Dave James. We talk Jay Electronica, Ms Lauryn Hill, D'Angelo and, of course, his Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Monday Chill #2" By L'IndecisChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Interview SZN continues with another Friend of 5E coming through! I interviewed Dave James over two years ago, he was one of the earlier ones and since he has been a visible supporter of my journey. I for one was excited to have him on and he was the same.We were enjoying our time chopping up (and consistently de-railing the conversation) that we went way past two hours and could've easily chatted for another one. But we decided to call it at two. Topics on Part 1 of our conversation include my accent, Corona privilege, the RZA/Preemo battle & an amazing story about Dave's early days with Ari Lennox.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock Berrigan Interlude - "Monday Chill #2" By L'IndécisChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

A couple of years ago I was put onto DEACON, an artist with an effortless style and a penchant for storytelling.Since interviewing him November '18, he dropped his EP "Cotton Wolf" and more recently, his Mixtape "Polaroid Nudes". He also started his own monthly open mic "Blank Space" in his native Tooting. In this catch-up, we talk about the lockdown "which dropped a couple of days before our recording", barbers, the aforementioned projects, life as a creative, getting a team and of course, his Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Alright" By AsoChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Part 2 of my conversation with Ric Flo goes out of the personal and more into the professional. We gained from Part 1 why he got into music, in Part 2, we get into the work itself and the industry/landscape as a whole. We touch on the female/male & braggadocio/gem-dropping dichotomies in Hip-Hop, the pluses & minuses of working in a group, life as a solo independent, the benefits of signing a deal, what he has got in store for the rest of 2020 & of course, his Top 5. Thanks to Ric Flo once again for the time. You can follow him on most platforms @RicFloMusic.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Pair" By B-SideChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Last year I went to see the legendary Masta Ace @ The Jazz Cafe. Supporting him was a trio hailing from Bournemouth that set the tone so nicely with their Hip-Hop style. I've been a fan of Jungle Brown ever since.And I'm so blessed to give you this interview where I talk to 1/3 of the group. Ric Flo, lyricist & graphic designer comes through to talk with so much detail that I had to split the interview into two parts!In this half, we talk about his beginnings, how he grew up as a product of 'farming', how he found escape and purpose in drawing & writing rhymes and how he went from a solo act in the South of England to being a member of the group that we now know as Jungle Brown. Part 2 coming right up... Stay tuned.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Pair" By B-SideChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

There are some producers that have this ability to make you vibe to something you have no connection to. That change your mood as soon as you press play. This producer, hailing from Los Angeles, has been doing that for me in 2020 so far and I'm blessed to hear his story.For this episode of "What's Good", I talk to NappyHigh about his beginnings, his approach to production, the influences that he wears on his sleeve and, of course, his Top 5. Enjoy.NappyHigh Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MnQuPFIfAFg50h0RmnH0q?si=upQ41IE2SEqABoXDDO1hlQThank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music: "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Belvedere" By Ruck PChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Continuing our interview SZN, we go to Pirate Studios in Earlsfield, London to meet with a true independent artist. Hailing from the US, ToeKnee Tee is the least 'homegrown' artist I've met so far. Instead of going the usual route an artist does by hitting up local shows and gaining a following, Tee instead jetted off to Australia and now around Europe going where the gigs are and making connections along the way. It's a fascinating path and I'm proud to hear his story. We also take the conversation to many other places such as sampling, independence and ethics of the music business. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"ToeKnee Tee Instagram: https://instagram.com/toeknee__tee?igshid=8ea0okhxshtiToeKnee Tee Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jxwmCQaqWunMO9ZGAVyEQ?si=UQ6oQ_8vQniJt3ipPGFfVwRate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementMusic - "Baxter" & "Joy She Brings" by Brock Berrigan (https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/album/point-pleasant) ChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In the second interview of three, I catch up with a modern-day legend of Athletics. Multiple Olympic Gold Medallist & World Record holder Tianna Bartoletta.I interviewed her over two years ago and since then, Tianna has made a concerted effort to elevate in life as well as a professional athlete. Becoming a practitioner of Yoga, writing a memoir and giving back to the athletes of the future. The first paragraph of platitudes is what people will know off the bat, but it's her humility & passion for growth that makes her inspirational in more ways than one. Regardless if you follow Athletics or not, there's plenty of gems to take here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"2017 Interview W/TiannaRate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementMusic - "Midnight Swim" By Brock Berrigan"Lemon Tea" By GYVUS (Find both tracks here: https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/album/chillhop-essentials-summer-2017)ChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Happy International Women's Day everyone! And also happy Women's History Month. For those that don't know, this has been a tradition of mine since the Student Radio days. (Shouts to the guys at Radio Sonar who recently did a 24hr Stream for charity!) Back then, it was just a gesture but now that we're in Podcast form, I have time to really think about what to do.This year, I wanted to kill two birds with one stone. I've recently been wanting to catch up with some of my 'Friends of 5E', basically people that I've interviewed for the site and I have not one but two that were down to talk to me during this period of celebrating women. For this episode, I talk with Ms Melody Monroe about how she's been since our initial interview, COVID-19, (Coronavirus) being black in the US, when is she dropping new music(?!) and, of course, her Top 5. Enjoy!2018 Interview: https://www.the5thelement.org.uk/single-post/Interview-Ms-Melody-MonroeThank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Ms Melody Monroe: (IG & Twitter) @MsMelodyMonroeRate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music: "Midnight Swim" By Brock BerriganBreak Music: "Time" by Bassti ChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:A 3-pack of Supreme Oreos are on the resell market for $52K.Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder via TKO in Round 7.Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician & subject of "Hidden Figures" dies at 101. Harvey Weinstein is found guilty on two of the five counts of charges in his trial. Third-degree rape & criminal sexual assault in the first degree.Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak who was ousted during the Arab Spring dies aged 91.An independent inquiry concludes that Police & Politicians 'turned a blind eye' to child sexual abuse claims. The Tokyo Olympics could potentially be moved or postponed altogether.In the 1st of two Life segments: (9:51) COVID-19 (or 'Coronavirus') is continuing to spread and while people have been extra vigilant, it's still spreading. To the point of major events now being postponed.In Film/TV: (25:25) I recently saw "Just Mercy" and plan to see "Parasite". Both films that came up in the Festival scene but only one garnered Oscar attention and because of that, the attention of the general public. Unfortunately, these two films exemplify why awards are important.In Music: (41:11) The father of Hip-Hop, DJ Kool Herc and his sister, Cindy "First Lady of Hip-Hop" Campbell, went to Jamaica and discussed not just how their roots were essential for the birth of Hip-Hop, but how Hip-Hop & Jamaica should be intertwined with a museum in Jamaica.Finally, in the 2nd Life segment: (50:47) I've said many a time that Alexa and all of them smart speakers are listening to you. Now, I have evidence. You may apologise and never invite me to your home if you own one...Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Manchester City is banned from the Champions League for two years over financial fair play rules.Armand Duplantis breaks the Indoor Pole Vault WR twice in two competitions, the latest in Glasgow. TV Host Caroline Flack dies aged 40.Chinese people in the UK are being abused over COVID-19 (Coronavirus)Dave & Stormzy own the BRITs but calls of gender diversity still ring.Locust plagues are currently engulfing East Africa.In Music: (6:23) Dave & Stormzy are just some of the names that are proving that you can be overtly political, racially aware AND get mainstream love. This is something that we've seen before in the US and Hip-Hop but this is new for the UK music scene and it's only the beginning.In the 1st of two Sports segments: (24:26) The NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago has been and gone. It was a rousing success compared to previous years. The game itself, with a new and experimental format, gained a lot of praise which could give a signal as to how the NBA can change in the future.In the 2nd Sports segment: (35:47) The OJ Simpsons & Tiger Woods of the US Sports world are known for their sports dominance (amongst other things) but socially, they're known as people that tried (and succeeded) at trying not to "be black". Howard Bryant, in an excerpt from his new book, explores sports stars that remove their black identity.Lastly, in Film/TV: (52:52) Major & minor Arts Bodies across England are being threatened by the Arts Council of England (ACE) for lacking diversity. The repercussions? Cut funding.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Parasite wins four Oscars, making history every step of the way.Coronavirus continues to spread across the world.An Australian High court rules that Aboriginals are not 'Aliens' and cannot be deported. The Government is green-lighting HS2.In the first of two Life segments: (11:35) The Home Office is going to deport 50 more people as they still haven't learned from the original Windrush Scandal. Tottenham MP David Lammy has been at the forefront in voicing up and continues to do so.In Film/TV: (26:37) We all heard the conversations about women being underrepresented in the Award ceremonies of note, but the reasons that people put on women (and especially women of colour) as to why they shouldn't be represented are practically non-existent now.In the 2nd Life segment: (40:30) The furore around Gayle King has cooled down a little since her interview with Lisa Leslie. Snoop Dogg was highly prevalent in the anger towards Gayle and that gives me pause as to why Snoop lashed out with such vitriol. Does he love Kobe that much? Or does he hate black women? Lastly, in Music: (55:06) Black music executives like Diddy & Jay-Z have been celebrated in recent years as becoming visible figures on the peak of the music industry mountain. But if you zoom in on what they're actually standing on, the shine gets muddied. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected]: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence