Best Blakademik Podcasts (2024)

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Sayce Holmes-Lewis: Community Activist & Mentivity 27:17

2y ago27:17

27:17

We have a real leader on the pod this week. Working it Out welcomes community activist, former semi-pro footballer and CEO of Mentivity, Sayce Holmes-Lewis.By Blakademik

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Marilyn Okoro: The Life of An Olympic Athlete 1:01:10

2y ago1:01:10

1:01:10

On Working it Out this week former Olympic Athlete Marilyn Okoro speaks to us about being brought up in boarding school and care, her joys and struggles with being a Sprinter and transitioning out of the sport into her new lifeBy Blakademik

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Symeon Brown: The Landscape of Media & Journalism 42:44

2y ago42:44

42:44

On our second episode of Working It Out, we speak to Journalist and Author Symeon Brown. A successful broadcster at Channel 4 News, breaking some of the biggest and most important stories across politics and culture. Symeon, also released his debut book, Get Rich or Lie Trying - Ambition and Deceit in the New Influencer Economy, we spoke about infl…

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Ayshah Tull: I Cried When A Black Girl Told Me She’s Inspired by Me 38:28

2y ago38:28

38:28

We kick off with the fantastic Channel 4 News Journalist and Presenter Ayshah Tull. Ayshah talks about her entry point in to journalism, her best and worst stories and meeting Rihanna…kind of. Hosted by Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, brought to you by Blakademik.By Blakademik

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Trailer - Working It Out with... 1:55

2y ago1:55

1:55

Working it Out is a Blakademik production hosted by Jordan Jarrett-Bryan delving into his three different careers of Sport, Media and Music. With guests spanning across these three different industries, we take a long look by holding long-form discussions with guests who have been inside the belly of these industries asking them to explain their jo…

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S2 Ep. 4 - Afro Nation (Past & Present) 54:00

3y ago54:00

54:00

This week we conclude our series of looking at various cultures through a particular lens. We end with Nigeria. Alex, Tsedenia and Jordan are joined by Music writer Joey Akan to look at the origins of Afro Beats and Nigeria’s influence on music and parties. This weeks black business is Our Lovely Goods. If you’re after lovely Candles, Skincare prod…

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S2 Ep. 3 - Somalian Rap & Poetry 34:28

3y ago34:28

34:28

We continue our series of exploring cultures through the diaspora. On the pod this week, the guys look at Somalia and it's influence of Music and Poetry. Tsedenia, Alex and Jordan speak to Poet Abdirashid Omar. We also hear from Hip Hop British Somali artist G Dup. This week's Black business is Dorcas Creates, a UK based artist obsessed with Black …

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S2 Ep. 2 - Feminism in Ethiopia 59:16

3y ago59:16

59:16

We continue our theme of exploring cultures of the diaspora. This week we look Feminism in Ethiopia. The team speak to Aklile Solomon who co-founded the Yellow Movement - the main feminist organisation in the capital city. It’s a youth based feminist movement in the country and after she graduated she was involved in mentoring young women who want …

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S2 Ep. 1 - Jamaicans Going Home 1:01:01

3y ago1:01:01

1:01:01

The full team are back and back with a bang. Alex, Tsedenia and Jordan return with the new season of Thinking Out Loud and the theme of this season is exploring cultures of the diaspora. We’ll start with 5 Black countries and look at 5 different things of interest about that country. We kick off by talking about Jamaicans planning to return to Jama…

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S1 Ep. 9 - The Final Episode! 59:45

3+ y ago59:45

59:45

This is the season finale! We will be back in the New Year, with a new series for you bigger and better. This week we reflect on the past few episodes, and figure out what we have learned from each of the guests. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the cultu…

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S1 Ep. 8 - To Buy Or Not To Buy? (feat. Scarlette Douglas) 1:11:30

3+ y ago1:11:30

1:11:30

This week we have a special guest with us. You may know her from Channel 4’s ‘A Place In The Sun’, but we know her as Blakademik family! Scarlette is one of the presenters for Channel 4’s ‘A Place in the Sun’, as well as a reporter for BBC’s The One Show and Points of View. On Thinking Out Loud this week, as you know we are here to learn about thin…

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S1 Ep. 7 - Mental Health, Law and The Lockdown (feat. Umar Kankiya) 1:15:29

3+ y ago1:15:29

1:15:29

This week on Thinking Out Loud, we are talking about mental health and the law with mental health solicitor Umar Kankiya. We debunk some of the misconceptions of mental illness and get into the day-to-day of what a solicitor does in this space. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations…

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S1 Ep. 6 - Cancel Culture: Where Do We Go From Here? 1:12:50

4y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

For this episode, we look back and reflect on one of our recent debate shows which discussed the problem with cancel culture. Can this a good and effective method of accountability?. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holmes, …

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S1 Ep. 5 - Can Activism In Sport Shape The Narrative? (feat. Ben Carrington) 54:35

4y ago54:35

54:35

In recent weeks we have seen several attempts of activism within the world of sport. From the NBA in the US to the Premier League here in the UK, we ask the question can activism in sport shape the narrative for change. Discussing if and how athletes are able to change the perception of black people, we have our guest Professor Ben Carrington to jo…

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S1 Ep. 4 - Who Has A Stake In The Culture? 56:08

4y ago56:08

56:08

In this episode we discuss culture claiming and ownership. We talk about the consumption of black culture and who has claim to it. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch.…

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S1 Ep. 3 - Big Man, Can You Buy That? (feat. Emmanuel Asuquo) 1:14:13

4y ago1:14:13

1:14:13

This week we speak about wealth in the Black community, a pardna, generational wealth and how we can grow together. To join us in the conversation, we speak to The Finance Guy; Emmanuel Asuquo (The Eman Effect UK). This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the cul…

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S1 Ep. 2 - Black History For Everyone? 59:26

4y ago59:26

59:26

In this episode we talk about our experiences and opinions of Black History Month in the UK. We also reflect on the legacy of Chadwick Boseman and his impact towards the black community. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holm…

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S1 Ep. 1 - Growing Up Black 1:07:46

4y ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast called Thinking Out Loud! This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. In this episode we talk about the experiences of what it means to be black in the UK and growing up black in all different aspect…

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Blakademik Presents: Thinking Out Loud 1:16

4y ago1:16

1:16

Welcome to Thinking Out Loud! From the producers of It’s All Blakademik, Thinking Out Loud is our new podcast that's centred on community, education and considerate communication. Join Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch weekly as we look to have engaging conversations within the black community (Produced by Alex Holmes). It’s All…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Blakademik Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Thinking Out Loud

Blakademik

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Working It Out with Jordan Jarrett-Bryan

Blakademik

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Sayce Holmes-Lewis: Community Activist & Mentivity 27:17

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Marilyn Okoro: The Life of An Olympic Athlete 1:01:10

1
Symeon Brown: The Landscape of Media & Journalism 42:44

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Ayshah Tull: I Cried When A Black Girl Told Me She’s Inspired by Me 38:28

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Trailer - Working It Out with... 1:55

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S2 Ep. 4 - Afro Nation (Past & Present) 54:00

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S2 Ep. 3 - Somalian Rap & Poetry 34:28

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S2 Ep. 2 - Feminism in Ethiopia 59:16

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S2 Ep. 1 - Jamaicans Going Home 1:01:01

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S1 Ep. 9 - The Final Episode! 59:45

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S1 Ep. 8 - To Buy Or Not To Buy? (feat. Scarlette Douglas) 1:11:30

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S1 Ep. 7 - Mental Health, Law and The Lockdown (feat. Umar Kankiya) 1:15:29

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S1 Ep. 6 - Cancel Culture: Where Do We Go From Here? 1:12:50

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S1 Ep. 5 - Can Activism In Sport Shape The Narrative? (feat. Ben Carrington) 54:35

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S1 Ep. 4 - Who Has A Stake In The Culture? 56:08

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S1 Ep. 3 - Big Man, Can You Buy That? (feat. Emmanuel Asuquo) 1:14:13

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S1 Ep. 2 - Black History For Everyone? 59:26

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S1 Ep. 1 - Growing Up Black 1:07:46

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Blakademik Presents: Thinking Out Loud 1:16

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