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Hey, meet Bilal, Kwaku, Patrick. 3 Black and Mixed-Race guys who became friends whilst studying at Cambridge University. Join us as we talk about life before, during and well - after 'The Bridge'. Expect chats about life, and our own experiences. email: otbpodcastuk@gmail.com Twitter: @otbpodcastuk Cast: Kwaku: @KwakuDapaah_ Patrick: @p_dinheiro Bilal: @Tweetsbybilal
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Mental health, making music and staying alive. Explore intimate, vulnerable and fascinating stories from musicians and creative people on their real-life challenges, triumphs, and how they've navigated the world while making art. Hosted by Christina Rowatt.
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Parker Morales

Parker Morales

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Parker Morales stars MoviePilot.com writer Joseph Randazzo and all-around life philosopher and tech philanthropist Naq and their producer Richie. The three talk about everything they know, and thought they knew about life. Only the Joe Rogan Experience captures dating and comparing the Pope to Kim Jong Un in the Interview better than this podcast. To contact the show e-mail us at ParkerMoralesShow@gmail.com or tweet @ParkerMorales @theLBjoe
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Aria Podcast

Julianne Colwell

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The Aria Podcast, hosted by Saxophonist/Vocalist and music educator Julianne Colwell, is a podcast discussing all things music & art with a focus on the social issues that exist within it. The purpose is to give artists a voice and a platform, while also donating all proceeds to BIPOC & LGBTQ+ organizations.
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Jessica Pimentel (extreme metal band Brujeria, Netflix's Orange is the New Black) shares her long history with Tibetan Buddhism and how to directly apply it to your life to elevate your mental health and combat depression and suffering. She also explores her creative life as a musician, actor and artist in general.…
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In this episode of the Over the Bridge Podcast, hosts Bilal and Kwaku share intimate discussions on their personal journeys with religion and spirituality. They examine the impact of major life events, like the birth of a child, on their religious beliefs and the challenges of practicing faith amidst cultural and familial expectations. Their conver…
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In this episode, Bilal and Kwaku have an open and candid discussion about men's healthcare. They delve into their personal experiences with the healthcare system, discussing startling statistics about men's reluctance to seek medical help and the stigmas attached. The conversation covers both physical and mental health, touching on societal norms a…
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This week’s episode features Kyle from Canadian deathcore band Brand of Sacrifice, Sean from Australian metal band Make Them Suffer and Sam from British band Asking Alexandria, interviewed at Knotfest and Good Things Festival in Sydney, Australia. The three-part conversation delves into the stigma surrounding male mental health in the music scene, …
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In this episode, Bilal, Patrick and Kwaku dive deep into the question, 'What does a successful life look like?' They discuss their personal experiences and perspectives on success, contentment, and the ever-changing priorities in life. From navigating professional and family life to understanding self-worth and combating the pressures of social med…
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In this episode Bilal, Kwaku, and Patrick delve deep into the subject of community. The conversation kicks off with some light-hearted introductions and personal stories, but quickly evolves into a profound discussion on what it truly means to belong to a community. If you've ever felt the pang of loneliness in a bustling city or wondered how you c…
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John Joseph first came to prominence as the singer for NYC hardcore band CRO-MAGS. Now an established writer, Ironman, athlete, plant-based living advocate and all-around creative, John joins Tim and Christina to discuss his journey from foster care to finding music, overcoming addiction and achieving creative success and physical feats like a seri…
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In this thought-provoking episode, Bilal, Patrick and Kwaku are joined by special guest Busayo Twins, a passionate political commentator, as they dive deep into the crucial issues facing the UK today. From the recent rise in far-right activity to the underlying socio-political dynamics, they leave no stone unturned. The conversation spans across va…
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Music has the power to transform our lives. The extremely charismatic Benji Webbe of Skindred chats to Tim and Christina about the importance of positivity, projection, and choice in shaping mental health and wellbeing (especially while writing music during a pandemic). Benji also shares the very personal experience of losing his parents at a young…
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In this episode, Bilal, Patrick and Kwaku discuss their feelings of political homelessness following the recent UK general election. They explore disillusionment with mainstream parties such as Labour and Conservative, as well as the allure and challenges of smaller parties and independent candidates. The conversation delves into the failures of th…
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Lindsay from Frenzal Rhomb chats to Tim and Christina about addressing mental health issues in the Australian music industry, his journey to sobriety (and what it revealed), new conversations about mental illness and the connection between men's mental health and domestic violence. We also share some techniques and lifestyle changes that we've all …
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After a three-year hiatus, the boys are back in the studio. In this episode we discuss our time away from the podcast, some big life updates and what we envision for Over The Bridge moving forward.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up01:05 Life Updates and Changes03:48 Fatherhood Journey09:24 Health Challenges and Recovery16:36 Community and Belonging…
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Matt Tuck of Bullet For My Valentine and hosts Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles discuss the significance of vulnerability in creating meaningful and relatable music. He shares his experiences of opening up about mental health struggles through Bullet for My Valentine's music, emphasising the connection it has had with the fans. We also talk about b…
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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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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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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.De către Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles
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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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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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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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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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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.De către Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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… 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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