Listen to the wisdom that went into Adam Elliott-Cooper's latest book Black resistance to British policing and learn the history and politics that has created the racist police structure in Britain and the wonderful work of activists pouring th

Yomi Adegoke #2 - "It was easier to overcome what you didn't know existed."

May 11th, 2021 18m 2s

Yomi Adegoke is one of Britain's best writers, seamlessly weaving together Shakespeare, the Bible and an encyclopaedic knowledge of reality TV history. In part 1 of our conversation, Yom and I touch on what her childhood taught her about storyt

Yomi Adegoke #1 - "I don't know if I want young, black girls reading my book."

May 4th, 2021 31m 48s

Musa Okwonga #2 "The son of an elephant is still an elephant"

Apr 21st, 2021 29m 29s

A hero of mine, Musa Okwonga is a poet, podcaster, sports writer, and novelist whose latest novel In The End It Was All About Love explores what it's like to leave a place that is no longer right for you, to move to a new city, and to find your

My first Ramadan - What4? Special

Apr 12th, 2021 53m 17s

Hear the ups and downs of my first Ramadan. This was an intense, exciting, upsetting, and inspiring experience and I am so grateful for everyone who shared their time, words, and wisdom with me. If you're thinking about doing Ramadan, get in to

Musa Okwonga #1 "When you've made a conscious choice to go, stay gone."

Apr 7th, 2021 33m 4s

Jamie Brown #2 "Dad was always there to pick me up" - poet and covid activist

Mar 28th, 2021 29m 41s

Jamie Brown spoke to me about his poetry, creativity, and memories of his father, who he lost to Covid at the beginning of the year. While the pandemic has left the world asking "What's the point?", Jamie has still found the strength to channel

Jamie Brown #1 "It didn't feel like blocking it out was an option anymore" - poet and covid activist

Mar 21st, 2021 27m 25s

Claudia Sahuquillo #2

Mar 17th, 2021 18m 7s

Here is part 2 of the my conversation with the amazing feminist, artist, entrepreneur and productivity mentor Claudia Sahuquillo. She talks to me about how she learned to find meaning and create her life as a piece of art. She now runs three bu

Claudia Sahuquillo #1

Mar 8th, 2021 29m 23s

The amazing feminist, artist, entrepreneur and productivity mentor Claudia Sahuquillo talks to me about how she learned to find meaning and create her life as a piece of art. She now runs three businesses and teaches others to use creativity to

The Be Happy Project

Feb 28th, 2021 20m 42s

A conversation with the wonderful Dana-Maxx, the brains behind @thebehappyproject, an online community and Instagram account that motivates and inspires self belief and love.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theydefined. Hosted on Ac

What's the Point? #7 Normal Bodies

Sep 27th, 2020 19m 42s

What's the Point? #7 Normal Bodies by They, DefinedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theydefined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the point? #6 Victoria Caram

Jul 11th, 2020 24m 43s

Victoria is a trans activist, spokesperson, entrepreneur, producer renaissance person and this chat touches on everything from the rejection of religion to the safe spaces that trans beauty pageants provide.Enjoy!Support this show http://suppor

What's the point? #6 Juanma (Vonzo Band)

Jun 19th, 2020 25m 1s

Juanma grew up a devout Christian, but later lost faith in God and felt betrayed and angered by his past. He told me about the journey that's brought him to where he is today as he works out the man he wants to be and how he can contribute to a

What's the point? #5 Graham Marchant OBE

May 10th, 2020 15m 22s

Not every 27-year-old has a 75-year-old best friend but I'm lucky enough to have Graham. Graham founded one of the most successful opera companies in Britain, Opera North, and earned himself an OBE for it. We chatted about everything from his h

What's the point? #3 Noor Issa

Apr 26th, 2020 5m 53s

For episode 3, I spoke to my friend Syrian visual artist Noor Issa to hear about the day she saw God. I love the way Noor tells stories and this is just one of many I'll be sharing with you guys in the coming months. Happy listening.Support thi

What's the point? #2 Colin Cripps

Apr 19th, 2020 5m 35s

Nothing like a chat with your first best friend to give you perspective. Colin shared how Sartre, martial arts and being friends with me have informed my life. Well, two of those are true. Enjoy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/they

What's the point? #1 Glyn Davies

Apr 11th, 2020 24m 8s

A conversation with Glyn Davies, WWF conservationist, amateur singer, and my dad. From snakes in Kuwait to cherry trees in Kensington, Glyn/Dad shares what gives him faith and what keeps him going.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/th

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