Tales From The Plantation

Tales From The Plantation
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Tales from the Plantation is a podcast that started off as a WhatsApp group where friends came to complain about the struggles of being a black person in the workplace, and had a continuous stream of stories about microaggressions, off key comments and downright outrageous behaviour. The monthly podcast features discussions on a variety of topics from a primarily black perspective. If you have a tale about racism you've experienced, whether in the workplace, on the street etc., send it in to talesfromtheplantation@gmail.com and we'll read it out on the next show! Please remember to like/rate and review! Hit us up on socials: @talesfromtheplantation on IG/FB/Soundcloud, @plantationtales on Twitter.

  1. 06/30/2025

    #2.06 - Pride & Prejudice feat Tolu Osinubi

    We're back, and we have missed you! This month Tunde and Nezzy are joined by Tolu Osinubi to talk about the intersections of faith, and sexuality, and the real traumas associated with trying to navigate the two. We also go into detail about Donnie and Elon's lovers tiff, the UK's political spectrum which seems to span from Far Right to...Far Right, and where we'd look to escape to to get away from it all! This month's good news story can be found at https://www.designerstoday.com/news/industry-news/healing-through-design-limited-edition-tables-support-formerly-incarcerated-women/

    1h 53m

  2. 02/26/2025

    #2.05 - Identity, Culture, and the realities of mixed race heritage feat. Carla Adebekun

    This month Tunde and Nezzy are joined by special guest Carla Adebekun to talk about the different experiences of race and ethnicity particularly in the context of growing up coloured in South Africa, and how moving to the UK brought new experiences again, as well as an introduction to actual Black History. We also talk about THAT Heinz advert and the impact of the lack of Diversity, and the Grammys and the reactions to seeing Beyonce finally win AOTY. Check out Carla's podcast "Connecting Conversations with Cohesia Connect", and check out her group HopeGene's new single "Renew". This month's good news story can be found here: https://answers.childrenshospital.org/sickle-cell-base-editing/

    1h 33m

  3. 01/22/2025

    #2.04 - Black Faces In Corporate Spaces

    This month Tunde, Nezzy and special guest Goke (Goke Solanke on LinkedIn) talk about what it has been like working in "Corporate Spaces" and just how comfortable they feel navigating those predominantly white professional spaces. We also talk about how little rizz Elon Musk has, and how easy it is to date as a single Christian. Link to the good news stories of the month: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmnrly0zjeo https://newsroom.heart.org/news/president-biden-signs-bipartisan-hearts-act-into-law

    2h 6m

  4. 12/25/2024

    #2.03 - Religion In The Black Community

    This month Tunde, Nezzy and Harry talk about the shifting role of religion in the Black community and how their own personal experiences have shifted over the years. How do you balance personal politics with religious doctrines? We also talk about Donald Trump's growing list of merchandise as he prepares to reenter the White House, the world's response to Luigi Mangione, and our Spotify Wrapped including Tunde's entrance for potentially the worst "Top Song" ever. Link to our good news story of the month: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czr71vpz4ypo

    2h 6m

  5. 11/18/2024

    #2.02 - How authentic can you be as a Black Entrepreneur? feat Rejoice Ojiaku

    This month we are joined by special guest Rejoice (@RejiYates) talking about our experience of Black entrepreneurship. What does authenticity look like? Is there a cap to your success? And are Londoners actually bad vibes? We also discuss the news of Kemi Badenoch being named leader of the Conservative Party, and share our thoughts on the last weeks of campaigning in the US elections. Links to our good news stories of the month: 1) https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/schoolgirl-with-severely-bowed-legs-gets-life-changing-surgery-to-straighten-them-and-is-now-5-inches-taller/ 2) https://www.amazon.com/Megan-Thee-Stallion-Her-Words/dp/B0DF471QZK 3) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn7ml33pn0zo 4)https://kwanda.co/

    2h 1m

  6. 10/28/2024

    #2.01 - Is Black History Month Even Still Relevant?

    #2.01 - Is Black History Month Even Still Relevant? by Tales From The Plantation

    1h 44m

  7. 08/26/2024

    #060 - Olympics, National Conventions and the Responsibility of Fatherhood

    This month we are remembering the real stars of the Olympics, eating our words, and assessing whether parenthood is a bigger commitment than marriage...

    2h 3m

  8. 07/24/2024

    #059 - Biden's stepped down, but will the rest of the US step up?

    A short episode just responding to the news that not only did Joe Biden step down, but he endorsed Kamala. We discuss how this election might be different from 2020 and 2016, and what parallels we an draw from the elections over here in the UK and Europe.

    1h 25m
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Tales from the Plantation is a podcast that started off as a WhatsApp group where friends came to complain about the struggles of being a black person in the workplace, and had a continuous stream of stories about microaggressions, off key comments and downright outrageous behaviour. The monthly podcast features discussions on a variety of topics from a primarily black perspective. If you have a tale about racism you've experienced, whether in the workplace, on the street etc., send it in to talesfromtheplantation@gmail.com and we'll read it out on the next show! Please remember to like/rate and review! Hit us up on socials: @talesfromtheplantation on IG/FB/Soundcloud, @plantationtales on Twitter.

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  • Creator
    Tales From The Plantation
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
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