Best Joseph Richie Podcasts (2024)

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10 - Jeremy DePoyster (The Devil Wears Prada) on Depression Expressed Through Song, Landmark Tunes & Mental Health 27:05

2d ago27:05

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Devil Wears Prada co-vocalist Jeremy DePoyster chats about his journey with mental health, how co-vocals work, his relationship with fellow musician Emma Boster of Dying Wish, and more.By Christina Rowatt

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9 - John Joseph (Cro-Mags) on "Destroying Monsters," Addiction, Recovery & 1970's Punk Rock History 57:23

18d ago57:23

57:23

John Joseph first rose to prominence as the singer for legendary New York hardcore band the Cro-Mags. He's since become a published author, activist, Ironman athlete and outspoken advocate for thinking for yourself and questioning authority. His new book, "Destroying Monsters" shares the harrowing tale of his family's relationship with addiction an…

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8 - Richie Hardcore on Social Media, Mental Health, Porn, Domestic Violence Prevention & Redemption 55:50

1M ago55:50

55:50

Can we prevent domestic violence? Can porn ever be a good thing? Do abusive people deserve a road to redemption? How dangerous is social media? In this week's episode we chat to Kiwi speaker and activist Richie Hardcore about the answers to these questions. We also explore his work teaching men and boys about masculinity and consent, sex education,…

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7 - Connie (SeeYouSpaceCowboy) on Trans Freedom, Mental Health, Overcoming Addiction & Making "Sasscore" 39:49

2M ago39:49

39:49

Connie of SeeYouSpaceCowboy candidly shares her experiences of love, mental illness, staying creative, growing up in the hardcore scene, her own coming out story and some important musings on how we we can combat the trans mental health crisis.By Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles

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6 - Stephen Brodsky (Cave In) on Kurt Cobain & Transcending the Grief of Losing Caleb 49:08

2M ago49:08

49:08

Stephen Brodsky of Cave In talks about the magic of Kurt Cobain and his long journey of grief and recovery six years after the death of his talented bassist and friend, Caleb Scofield. In the second half of the show, hosts Tim and Christina delve deep into their own experiences of grief, lost loved ones and finding solace in the aftermath.…

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5 - Devin Townsend on Mental Health, Creativity, Empathy, Meditation & Life After Psychedelics 1:20:18

3M ago1:20:18

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Musician Devin Townsend reflects on mental health, mental illness, emphathy, trauma, the musical creative process, creating a meditation practice and the life-changing impact of psychedelics. Devin has created over 30 albums of music that defies the simplistic "heavy" tag and operates in its own sonic realm of emotional expresssion and experimentat…

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4 - Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari) on Why Our Mental Health Isn't Wired For Capitalism 1:02:53

3M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Rou Reynolds of UK band Enter Shikari reflects on why capitalist society couldn't be a worse system for our mental health and how we could break the system to save the planet and our minds. He also reflects on what being open about his struggles did for his connection with his fans. As Rou says, "society's push for self interest, for competition, o…

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Introducing… The Black 14 2:41

3M ago2:41

2:41

From Amazing Sport Stories, this is The Black 14. In 1969 Wyoming, racism is rife and 14 young black American footballers decide to take a stand. But the repercussions will change their lives forever. BA Parker takes us back to America’s turbulent 1960s to explore the injustice suffered by the “Black 14”. For the full four-part series, and other in…

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3 - Lzzy Hale & Arejay Hale (Halestorm) on Mental Health, Self Acceptance and the Power of Being Flawed 59:17

3M ago59:17

59:17

Lzzy Hale and Arejay Hale of Halestorm discuss overcoming depression and anxiety, connecting with the magic within, accepting yourself, the merits of therapy and medication, changing your inner voice and being the mental health “cycle breakers” in their family.By Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles

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2 - Nergal (Behemoth): Life After Near-Death, Mood Boosting Techniques & Metal Vs. Dance 57:19

4M ago57:19

57:19

Nergal, the singer/guitarist from Polish extreme metal band Behemoth, shares his story of life after recovering from leukemia, the Behemoth musical renaissance that followed his experiences with his own mortality, why he moves on stage the way he does, some sure-fire strategies to lift your mood wherever you are in the world and if dance is somethi…

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1 - Corey Taylor (Slipknot) on Mental Illness, Speaking Out, Survival and Sobriety 47:26

4M ago47:26

47:26

Iconic Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor talks about how being open with the fans about his struggles with mental illness changed the way he handled the issue with his loved ones, shares what he thinks is missing from the discussion around bipolar disorder, explores the connection between his state of mind and his lyrics, and reflects on surviving som…

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Looking back on some of our biggest stories 26:44

7M ago26:44

26:44

Special guests, goodbyes and the news that you still need to know. In this final episode, De-Graft looks back on some of the podcast’s best guests and biggest stories. We also have a major update from Mary, a medical student from Nigeria who was studying in Ukraine when Russia invaded - and a VERY special guest drops in too. For the very last time,…

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Cobalt and conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo 31:02

7M ago31:02

31:02

Social media has been flooded with talk and questions about the Democratic Republic of Congo. So, for those of you wondering what’s going on in the country... What’s the history behind the conflict? And why has it led to calls to boycott tech companies? This is the episode for you. The Democratic Republic of Congo has been home to war and conflict …

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A conversation with Tupac’s godfather, Jamal Joseph 26:06

8M ago26:06

26:06

Despite his death 27 years ago, Tupac Shakur is still making headlines. He’s also widely considered to be one of the most successful rappers of all time. So, why is he so iconic? What was he like as a person, and why has it taken so long to arrest someone for his murder? De-Graft gets a rare look into Tupac’s life from someone who was close to him,…

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A tribute to Gboyega Odubanjo 30:38

9M ago30:38

30:38

De-Graft is joined by the brother, sister and close friend of Gboyega Odubanjo for a special episode to remember his life. The award-winning poet was sadly found dead after going missing at a music festival in Northamptonshire. He was due to perform at Shambala in August. Rose and Yomi Odubanjo and Tice Cin share their favourite moments and memorie…

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A Black History Month special with George the Poet 31:48

9M ago31:48

31:48

We’re celebrating Black History Month with a special collaboration with the one and only George the Poet! De-Graft and George join forces for a bit of black history, a competitive quiz and some unapologetic realness. From rapping to poetry, rejecting MBEs and the tokenism of Black History Month… we get into all of this and more. You won’t want to m…

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Losing your wife and son ft. Global Boga 27:08

10M ago27:08

27:08

In July 2020, Nicole Thea - a popular content creator and YouTuber - died, along with her unborn son, Reign, who she was eight months pregnant with. Her husband Global Boga joins us to share how he’s been coping three years on, and to tell us about the Nicole Thea Foundation. After Nicole died, her inquest found she had an underlying heart conditio…

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The BBC’s Clive Myrie and the founders of GUAP 38:50

10M ago38:50

38:50

It’s our first episode back after our summer break, so we’re kicking off with some BBC News royalty. Following the release of his brand new memoir, presenter Clive Myrie joins De-Graft for a chat and some exciting revelations… And it was around this time last year that our social media feeds were flooded with some of our favourite creatives donning…

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Drill music on trial 37:33

1y ago37:33

37:33

Drill music… it’s topping the charts, on the radio and stuck in our heads. But despite its popularity, it remains a controversial genre. BBC Three has just released a documentary, which looks at the police’s response to Drill music. De-Graft sits down with Rianna Gayle, one of the documentary’s producers, as well as Kingsley Okyere - co-founder of …

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Windrush’s 75th ft. Richie Brave, Asha Philip and Kia Fullerton 30:14

1y ago30:14

30:14

We’re celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Windrush’s arrival with a special episode and some very special guests! Kicking off with music, 1Xtra Talks host Richie Brave - who is of Guyanese heritage - takes De-Graft on a timeline tour which explains how influential sounds from the Caribbean helped create modern music genres such as jungle, grime…

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The Love Island background checks ft. Buzzfeed’s Ada Enechi 32:59

1y ago32:59

32:59

De-Graft’s got some company and is joined by new podcasting friend Buzzfeed’s Seasoned Sessions producer and presenter, Ada Enechi, who’s here to add a little spice to this week’s episode! Love Island has been accused, by fans, of not conducting contestant background checks. This year’s winter winner, Kai Fagan, drops in and reveals what the proces…

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Liv Little, Jords and all-black audiences 35:36

1y ago35:36

35:36

Liv Little joins De-Graft and talks about her journey and transition from gal-dem founder to author. Her debut novel, Rosewater, has just been released. It’s a love story about all kinds of love. There was a fuss online and in the media after it was announced that new play Tambo & Bones would hold a performance specifically for black audiences “fre…

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Masego, MS and busting myths about autism 32:54

1y ago32:54

32:54

Musician Masego pays us a visit as he gets ready to headline the Cross The Tracks Festival in Brixton. He spills the tea on what it was like growing up with two pastor parents, how he learned to play so many instruments (spoiler alert: he plays at least FIVE) and what the future has in store for him. Also, we hear from one of you guys who messaged …

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Netflix’s Cleopatra: What’s all the drama? 23:34

1y ago23:34

23:34

We’re talking about one thing today… Netflix’s new docudrama series on Queen Cleopatra, which has a black mixed actor, Adele James, playing the lead role. Adele joins De-Graft to talk about the joys of playing the part, but also the backlash and racism she’s received. In Egypt, there’s been upset and accusations that her casting aims to "erase the …

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Sudan, Ovie Soko and student protests 26:32

1y ago26:32

26:32

You’ve probably heard about Sudan in the news recently because of the fighting that’s broken out in the country’s capital, Khartoum. BBC journalist Beverly Ochieng, who is in nearby Kenya, breaks down what’s going on and why. Also, the former professional basketball player and Love Islander Ovie Soko joins us live and in the flesh to talk about the…

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Writing Rye Lane, a black British love story 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

Everyone’s talking about Rye Lane, the popular black British romcom currently in cinemas. So naturally, we are too. Nathan Bryon – one of the co-writers - drops in and reveals why he wrote the film which highlights male vulnerability, black love and joy. And rapper Avelino pays the pod a visit to share his positive outlook on life, laughs with De-G…

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Jokes or no jokes? With Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder 39:41

1+ y ago39:41

39:41

Lenny Henry and his podcasting partner Marcus Ryder drop in for a chat about Saturday Soup and how comedy has helped them get through some tough times. Over in the US, more than 75 lawsuits have been filed against companies that make hair relaxers, alleging they’ve caused serious health problems. So our very own Kamilah McInnis jumps behind the mic…

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Cambridge Uni’s youngest black professor 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

35:11

After his first week on the job, Cambridge University’s youngest black professor, Jason Arday, drops in for a chat with De-Graft. Jason couldn’t speak until he was 11 or read and write until he was 18 due to having global development delay and being autistic. Now he’s 37, has a lot to say, and is achieving his dreams. Also, you might have heard a l…

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What happened to African students who fled Ukraine? 40:26

1+ y ago40:26

40:26

It’s a year since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, so we catch up with Mary – a student from Nigeria who was studying medicine in Ukraine when war broke out. De-Graft also speaks to BBC Africa reporter, Soraya Ali, who explains what’s happened to thousands of other African students who fled Ukraine. And Korrine Sky, a British-Zimb…

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Writing a romcom 28:25

1+ y ago28:25

28:25

It’s National Storytelling Week, so new author Taylor-Dior Rumble drops in to share a reading from her first novel, The Situationship. It’s being published by Stormzy’s Merky Books in the summer and is about something many of us will be familiar with. De-Graft also catches up with Joy Battick, who now has two life-sized bronze statues of herself at…

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Hair, discrimination and your rights 26:49

1+ y ago26:49

26:49

A tweet from a mum accusing her daughter’s school of having a racist hair policy has gone viral on social media. But what is hair discrimination? How do you prove it and do you know your rights? Lawyer Laith Dilaimi pays the pod a visit to answer these questions. Jackie Killeen from the Equality and Human Rights Commission also drops in to explain …

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Let’s talk air pollution… it could be damaging your health 33:40

1+ y ago33:40

33:40

So, why isn’t air pollution being cut faster? It’s 10 years since nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah died – she was the first person in the UK to have air pollution recorded as a cause of death. Her mum Rosamund talks to De-Graft and Cherry about her daughter and why she’s so frustrated at the pace of change. Hip-hop legend Chuck D from Public En…

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Why are black people waiting longer for organs? 27:03

1+ y ago27:03

27:03

Black people who need a transplant wait up to six months longer than other patients, according to a new NHS report. Winnie Andango from NHS Blood and Transplant stops by to explain why and tells us what can be done to change things. And we meet the Hutchinson family - 22-year-old footballer Shae has had two kidney transplants, his mum Sarah is wait…

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The Asake concert crush: What happened? 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

23:10

What led to two people dying at an Asake gig in south London? Many details remain unclear, but with the help of BBC correspondent Greg McKenzie and witness accounts - we’ve pieced together what we do know. Mike Kill from the Night Time Industries Association also drops in with advice on what you can do to try to protect yourself in a dangerous crow…

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Let’s talk about OCD 24:29

1+ y ago24:29

24:29

We’re talking about OCD in this week’s episode. It affects two to three per cent of the population and is the lowest-funded mental health condition for research, according to the charity Orchard OCD. De-Graft is joined by Shaun Flores, who reveals what his life is like living with the condition. He noticed a lack of black people speaking about thei…

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Could you be an astronaut? 25:44

1+ y ago25:44

25:44

We’re off to space for this one, following the European Space Agency’s recent announcement of a new bunch of astronauts. Nearly 23,000 people applied but not one of the people who were chosen was a person of colour. De-Graft looks into why this was the case and hears from Dr Sheila Kanani, who applied for the job. We’re also back on Earth for two s…

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Life lessons with Toni Tone 27:03

1+ y ago27:03

27:03

Author and content creator Toni Tone is in the building and on the pod to share some words of wisdom with De-Graft. They discuss Channel 4’s Highlife - aka the black Made in Chelsea according to De-Graft, Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and how she managed to get on top of managing her money. Plus, BBC sports correspondent Nesta McGregor and Newsround…

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Black environmentalists... where you at? 33:19

1+ y ago33:19

33:19

With a big environment summit happening in Egypt, De-Graft finds out why there are so few people from ethnic minorities working in the environment sector in the UK. He hears about a scheme set up to change this. We’ve also got an update on the Metropolitan Police’s database of people it believes could be gang members – it’s called the Gangs Violenc…

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Loyle Carner’s 1am rule 37:07

1+ y ago37:07

37:07

Musician Loyle Carner drops in for a chat this week. He talks to De-Graft about what it’s like being a dad, identity and his ADHD. He also reveals his top tips in life… remember “nothing good happens after 1 am”. Also, Stephanie Phillips from punk band Big Joanie takes us through the black cultural roots of rock music. The Nova Twins stop by too, t…

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Black women and breast cancer 36:59

2y ago36:59

36:59

Black women in England are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with more advanced breast cancer than white women, according to Cancer Research UK. But when it comes to research, black women are underrepresented in clinical trials. De-Graft gets into this with Dr Georgette Oni, a surgeon who works with breast cancer patients, and Toye Mary, a sin…

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Stormzy, Mel and a revealing tweet 21:57

2y ago21:57

21:57

After three years without a solo release, Stormzy is back with a new single, Mel Made Me Do It. It’s named after his personal stylist, aka Melissa’s Wardrobe. But not everyone knew that, and a satirical tweet by journalist Tobi Rachel ended up highlighting the lack of black journalists in newsrooms. Tobi drops in to tell De-Graft what happened. And…

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Wanted: Black chemists 29:46

2y ago29:46

29:46

There are 575 chemistry professors in the UK, but only one of them is black. An investigation also found that racism is “pervasive” in this area. So, a new scheme called Broadening Horizons has been launched to try to change things. Grace Odunlade, who is about to begin the programme, drops in to tell De-Graft about her own experiences. Also, a swi…

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Chris Kaba: What happened? 30:35

2y ago30:35

30:35

The Metropolitan Police has suspended the officer who shot Chris Kaba, an unarmed black man in his 20s. BBC reporter Greg McKenzie has been talking to Chris’s family who want answers about his death. Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, De-Graft looks into the process of transitioning to a new monarch and what we can expect next. …

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The Voice newspaper hands the reigns to Prince Charles 32:27

2y ago32:27

32:27

Prince Charles has edited the latest edition of The Voice, Britain’s longest-running black newspaper, to mark its 40th anniversary. Following criticism online, De-Graft asks its editor, Lester Holloway, why he made this decision. Pinch punch… it’s officially September and back to school season…but do you know how many black students are going into …

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STIs in the black community 28:11

2y ago28:11

28:11

It’s uncomfortable to talk about, but government statistics from 2020 show rates of sexually transmitted infections were highest among black people. De-Graft teams up with guest presenter Cherry, to look at the reasons why this has been the case for several years. They sit down and delve into it with Dr Annabel Sowemimo, who founded the sexual heal…

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The cost of calling out racism 34:48

2y ago34:48

34:48

Two black students, Jemima and Elizabeth, tell De-Graft about what happened after they called out a racist incident at their university. The uni did investigate but the women felt things weren’t moving fast enough so they posted the photo at the centre of the story on social media – they were then suspended themselves. We also hear from a young wom…

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The sunscreen myth 34:33

2y ago34:33

34:33

There’s a myth that black people don’t need to wear sunscreen, but doctors say this is a dangerous misconception. De-Graft talks to Dr Kemi Fabusiwa to get the truth, and also hears from Isser Nener, who was diagnosed with skin cancer when she was in her 20s. Isser says she didn't realise the sun could harm her skin and she's now working with Cance…

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The story of house music’s black roots 34:35

2y ago34:35

34:35

With Beyoncé and Drake’s new house tracks dominating the dance charts, we check out the origins of the genre and how it started in the black LGBTQ community. Lynnée Denise, a DJ and dance music expert, tells De-Graft about the history of house, and BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra presenter DJ Jeremiah Asiamah explains why it’s not just “oontz” music. We also…

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Black Pride and the Black Pound 33:29

2y ago33:29

33:29

Black Pride is back this summer, so the co-founder, Lady Phyll, stops by to talk about why she set up the movement and why it’s so important to the black and POC LGBTQ+ community. We also get into Black Pound Day with its founder, Swiss, from So Solid Crew. They’ve just opened a new shop where black-owned businesses can sell their stuff. And Jameli…

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Love Island feat. Rachel Finni 32:49

2y ago32:49

32:49

People have been asking whether black contestants on Love Island are getting as much airtime as the other islanders, so we got our stopwatch out to measure it. Also ex-islander Rachel Finni reveals what her time on the show was like in 2021. And De-Graft visits Ghana to look at its historical links with Britain. He drops in to see his granny who ha…

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