Best Julian Burks Podcasts (2024)

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Iheoma Nwachukwu and the Reality of Afrofuturism 29:26

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During the 2020 Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities, interviewer Kimberly Williams talked with Iheoma Nwachukwu about Afrofuturism. Nwachukwu is a fiction writer and poet from Nigeria. In this conversation, Nwachukwu reflects on the realities of African culture captured by contemporary Afrofuturist practice.…

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Alan Davies, Tahar Rahim, Prof. Chris Jackson and Pam Ayres. 56:08

4y ago56:08

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Graham's final podcast for BBC Radio 2.By BBC Radio 2

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Tenea Johnson and Building Black Future Worlds 24:30

4y ago24:30

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During the 2020 Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities, interviewer Grace Chun talked with Tenea Johnson about Afrofuturism. Johnson is a speculative fiction author, poet, and musician. She is the author of several books, including Smoketown: A Novel as well as Starting Friction, a collection of poetry and prose.…

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Dan Walker, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Samuel West and Nicholas Ralph. 1:00:09

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Remarkable people, Ghosts, and All Creatures Great and Small.By BBC Radio 2

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Phenderson Djeli Clark and a Retro-Afrofuturism 35:36

4y ago35:36

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During the 2020 Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities, interviewer Grace Chun talked with Phenderson Djeli Clark about Afrofuturism. Clark is a writer of speculative fiction, including The Black God's Drums and The Haunting of Tram Car 015. In this conversation, he recounts the complex journey that defines his black speculative pra…

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Kylie Minogue, David Atherton and Sam Mendes. 1:00:39

4y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Disco, Cooking and Theatre.By BBC Radio 2

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Chesya Burke and Reimagining the Future 22:34

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During the 2020 Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities, interviewer Tiffany Pennamon talked with Chesya Burke about her work in Afrofuturism. Burke is an editor, educator, and author of comic books and speculative fiction, including The Strange Crimes of Little Africa, and Let's Play White. Burke shares her vision of how black write…

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Lesley-Ann Jones, Gareth Southgate and Gabriel Byrne. 1:06:55

4y ago1:06:55

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Lennon, Dreams and Ireland.By BBC Radio 2

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Maurice Broaddus and the Space to Dream 19:21

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During the ZNH Festival of the Arts and Humanities, Kimberly Williams talked with Maurice Broaddus in Eatonville, Florida about his work. Broaddus is a writer, a community organizer, and a teacher who uses Afrofuturism in his writing and life. His books The Knights of Breton Court Trilogy, the steampunk novel, Pimp My Airship, and the YA detective …

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Get To No, Fast - David Salinas 54:30

4y ago54:30

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David Salinas has made a phenomenal career for himself and based most of it off his street smarts. He tells us the story of how he got where he is today, and he insists on getting to no as fast as possible.

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Sinéad Burke, Julian Clary and Rupert Everett. 1:00:06

4y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Life lessons, panto plans and Oscar Wilde.By BBC Radio 2

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Michele Berger and the Afrofuturist Aesthetic 36:53

4y ago36:53

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During the 2020 Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities, Dr. Michele Berger spoke about her work and the wider implications of Afrofuturism. Dr. Berger is an award-winning scholar and writer who sheds light on the ways Afrofuturism centers the transformative vision offered by black women.…

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Innovation That Moves Your Expiration Date - Brian Burke 41:31

4y ago41:31

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Brian Burke tells the story of how he ended up innovating in a market that others thought would be long extinct by now.

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J. K. Rowling and Lady Anne Glenconnor. 54:37

4y ago54:37

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A fairy tale and a Caribbean island.By BBC Radio 2

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Reynaldo Anderson and the Black Speculative Tradition 53:21

4y ago53:21

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Dr. Reynaldo Anderson gave the keynote presentation at the 2020 Zora Neale Hurston Festival Academic Conference. His lecture, “Afrofuturism: The Rise of the Black Speculative Tradition” offered a holistic view of the long tradition of black speculative practice. Dr. Anderson is co-editor of the book, Afrofuturism 2.0: The Rise of Astro-Blackness an…

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Fire Pole to Barber Pole - Brian Hunt 1:21:28

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Brian Hunt never set out to be a business owner. Instead, he set a goal to improve the quality of life for himself and his two sons. As a result, his barbershop has become a positive influence for a community impacted by racial, political, and cultural divides.

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Ken Follett, Milly Johnson, Jane Tranter and Amir Wilson. 1:02:54

4y ago1:02:54

1:02:54

A middle-aged prequel, a Christmas novel, and an alternative universe.By BBC Radio 2

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Kinitra Brooks and the Roots of Afrofuturism 28:59

4y ago28:59

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kinitra Brooks. Brooks is the Audrey and John Leslie Endowed Chair in Literary Studies in the Department of English at Michigan State University. She specializes in the study of black women, genre fiction, and popular culture. In this conversation, she explores the roots and meaning of Afrofuturism.…

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Drama Major to Brewmaster - Andy Maben 38:55

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Andy arrived in Salisbury, NC almost 20 years ago as a drama major at Catawba College. Today, he's one of the most successful brewmasters in the region.

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Elvis Costello, Samantha Giles and Dame Darcey Bussell. 1:07:32

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Clockface, witches and dance.By BBC Radio 2

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Isiah Lavender and the Search for an Afrofuturist Legacy 31:39

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During the Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities, Dr. Isiah Lavender reflected on questions of race, meaning, and culture inspired by Afrofuturism.By Julian Chambliss

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Fundraising 101 - Doug Chambers 40:42

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Raising money for your business is as much an art as it is a skill. Doug Chambers is an artist, and this is the story of how he got started with his first company.

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John Cleese, Julie Andrews, and Gary Numan. 1:09:36

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Being creative, being a Dame, and being electric.By BBC Radio 2

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Afrofuturism and the Zora Neale Hurston Festival 30:02

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In this episode, Holly Baker talks with Dr. Julian Chambliss about Afrofuturism and the Zora Neale Hurston Festival.By Julian Chambliss

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From GC to TheBuild.TV - Anthony Carrino 39:22

4y ago39:22

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You probably know Anthony Carrino from his time on HGTV, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, or his new project TheBuild.TV. But, do you know how it all began? Anthony tells us the story about his early career in the Design and Construction industry, and how his unexpected television career helped make him better at his job. To learn more, you can find Antho…

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Tim Peake and Russell Tovey. 56:01

4y ago56:01

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An astronaut and an art-loving actor.By BBC Radio 2

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Pressure Cleaned Customer Experience - Will Meng 1:07:06

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Will Meng is the owner of Prestige Pressure Wash in Salisbury, NC. He tells the story about how he got started with the company while he was still working an extremely challenging day job, and how he's used creative customer success process to turn it into the successful company it is today. You can learn more about Will and his company at www.thep…

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Carrie Hope Fletcher and Lady Colin Campbell. 47:17

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Theatre, the Royals and Grill Graham.By BBC Radio 2

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Mister Softee Goes to China - Turner Sparks 1:19:13

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The first episode of the Blue Collar Business School Podcast is a story from Turner Sparks about how he took the Mister Softee franchise to China, and changed the soft serve landscape of the entire country. You can learn more about Turner and his own podcast, Lost in America by following him on instagram @turnersparks or search for the Lost in Amer…

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The Graham Norton Podcast will return... 0:24

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Graham's fab podcast will be back soon. Until then, enjoy BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 2

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Prof. John Carey, Vanessa Williams, Rosalie Craig, Michelle Collins and Tristan Gemmill. 1:05:21

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Poetry, Angels, and a Birthday Party. Plus even more problems with Maria.By BBC Radio 2

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Paterson Joseph, Frankie Bridge, plus Jessie and Lennie Ware. 1:03:30

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1:03:30

Noughts and Crosses, being Open, and good Table Manners.By BBC Radio 2

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Marian Keyes, Dawn French, Arlene Phillips and Nikolai Foster. 1:11:02

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1:11:02

Novels, Grease The Musical, and a Nosy Parker. Plus Grill Graham with Maria McErlane.By BBC Radio 2

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Imelda Staunton, Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi and Stacey Halls. 1:11:57

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1:11:57

TV Dramas new and old, and a best-selling novel. Plus Grill Graham with Maria.By BBC Radio 2

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Toby Jones, Richard Armitage, James Blunt and Mike Gayle 1:14:25

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1:14:25

Uncle Vanya, Family Blunt, and some new Quick Reads. Plus Grill Graham with Maria.By BBC Radio 2

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Sebastian Barry, Sophie Aldred and Pretty Woman 1:09:41

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1:09:41

Blueberry Hill, Ace, and a brand new musical. Plus Grill Graham with Maria.By BBC Radio 2

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Shaun The Sheep, Ralf Little and Mike Batt 1:07:05

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1:07:05

A sheepish film, Death In Paradise, and more than just a Womble.By BBC Radio 2

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Michael Cashman, pet shop boys, and Alex Wheatle with Emteaz Hussain 1:09:38

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From the 400th show, more top guests and a couple of Grill Graham problems with Maria.By BBC Radio 2

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Cold Feet, Agatha Christie and The White House 1:12:04

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1:12:04

Fay Ripley with Robert Bathurst, James Prichard and Michael LewisBy BBC Radio 2

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With Eoin Colfer, Fanny Blake, India Thain and Sir Cameron Mackintosh 1:04:41

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Dragons, remembering Jackie Collins and West End royaltyBy BBC Radio 2

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With Brenda Blethyn, Gyles Brandreth and Sonia Friedman 1:11:25

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1:11:25

TV cops, stage stories and a plethora of plays. Plus 2020's first Grill GrahamsBy BBC Radio 2

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The Best Of The Guests 2019 48:12

5y ago48:12

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Graham looks back on some of his favourite guests from the last 12 months.By BBC Radio 2

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James Norton, Sandi Toksvig, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss 1:08:03

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1:08:03

Christine Keeler, the No.12 Bus, and Dracula. Plus Grill Graham with Maria McErlane.By BBC Radio 2

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With Andrew Ridgeley, Jodie Prenger, and Fiona, Countess of Carnarvon 1:13:52

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1:13:52

Wham!, A Taste of Honey, and a seasonal visit to Downton AbbeyBy BBC Radio 2

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With Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, Robert Harris and Anthony Daniels 1:11:42

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1:11:42

Wine, Second Sleeps and Star WarsBy BBC Radio 2

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With Goldilocks, Sarah Parish and Tom MacRae 1:10:40

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Panto, Parish and Jamie. Plus Grill GrahamBy BBC Radio 2

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With Barbara Taylor Bradford, Priscilla Presley and Bill Bryson 1:14:53

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1:14:53

A woman of substance, The King and the bodyBy BBC Radio 2

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With the cast of Band of Gold, David Nicholls and Raymond Blanc 1:04:55

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A play, a novel and an orchard. Plus a couple of problemsBy BBC Radio 2

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With Matthew Bourne, Adam Cooper, Jason Donovan, Roger Bart and Olly Dobson 1:09:04

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1:09:04

A theatre special, plus more problems in Grill GrahamBy BBC Radio 2

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With Dawn O'Porter, Hollyoaks and André Rieu 1:14:19

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Being lucky, being in a soap and being 70.By BBC Radio 2

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