"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

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Welcome to "What's Good?", where I tackle a myriad of subjects: From Film/TV to Music, to Tech, Race & Society; Current Affairs and many more, through my eyes and the eyes of the writers I read. So if you take an interest in anything I feel like talking about any given week, along with the occasional interview with Friends of 5E, then this is your podcast. A 5EPN Original.

  1. 3d ago

    Ep.388 - Ebola, Sudanese Hip-Hop & Kanya King

    In a week where: Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persopolis', dies aged 56.Former Trump Security Adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty in classified documents case.Kanya King, founder of Mobo awards for Black British music, dies aged 57.Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72.Iran & Israel start firing missiles again.In Life: (10:10) The consistent belligerence by the Israeli state towards their neighbours is a daily occurrence. Here's just one of the many stories I could cover weekly: An ethnic cleansing of a Lebanese village. (Article By Lylla Younes) In Health: (24:23) Ebola is back in Africa and just like a few episodes ago where we covered healthcare in Kenya, the DRC is also at the feet of privatised healthcare & imperialism. (Article By John Clarke) In the 1st of two Music segments: (36:31) Sudanese Hip-Hop - like all international forms of Hip-Hop - is inspired by its roots in the US. But does the N-word need to be embraced as well? (Article By Amuna Wagner) Lastly, in the 2nd Music segment: (49:44) The death of Kanya King has sent shockwaves to all that truly value Black British Music. We recognise her life's work in facilitating and developing Black British Music. (Article By Mimi The Music Blogger) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 2m

  2. Jun 3

    Ep.387 - Blair, Harriman, Enhanced Games & Miles

    In a week where: Legendary Saxophonist Sonny Rollins dies aged 95.Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi is diagnosed with cancer.Italy seizes $232M in assets tied to late Sicilian Cosa Nostra boss Matteo Messina Denaro.Justice Department investigates writer E. Jean Carroll for perjury during her two civil suit wins over Trump.Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket explodes.In Politics: (12:01) Tony Blair is throwing his weight around again, penning an essay about where the Red Tories should stand. But why should anybody listen to a War Criminal? (Article By Ian Dunt) In Media: (26:38) Four of the worst papers in the UK have decided to hound renowned Photographer and Southbank Centre's Chair Misan Harriman. But now they're backing off after a campaign in defence of Harriman. (Article By Harriet Williamson) In Sports: (37:28) After years of organising, the Enhanced Games have arrived and reaction was varied to say the least. (Article By Sean Ingle) Lastly, in Music: (48:45) Last week Jazz fans across the world celebrated what would've been Miles Davis' 100th birthday. One of the most relentless creatives in art. (Article By Deb Grant) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

    1 hr

  3. May 27

    Ep.386 - Unite The Kingdom & Animal Brains

    In a week where: US Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro for murder and conspiracy to kill US citizens.James Murdoch buys Vox Media's New York magazine, podcast network, and more in a deal reportedly worth over $300M.London mayor Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met police deal with Palantir.A gas blast in a Chinese mine kills 90 people. US & Iran reach a peace deal only for the US to attack Iran again. In the first of three Life segments: (13:53) The US/Iran war kicks on and even though the global economy is collectively taking a battering, of course Africa is taking the brunt of it. Specifically, fuel costs. (Article By Godfrey Olukya) In the 2nd Life segment: (26:37) Just when you thought something good can happen without any demonic force behind it. How can you exploit housing homeless families? Well, estate agents have managed to do it. (Article By Peter Apps) In the third Life segment: (38:42) The Unite The Kingdom rally happened last week on Nakba Day of all days. But who are these people that attend the event and more crucially, what do they believe in? (Article By Richard Hames) Lastly, in Environment: (51:32) This past Bank Holiday Weekend has featured the two hottest days in May since records began. We know how humans fare in the heat, but how do the animals fare? (Article By Marta Zaraska) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 5m
  4. "The Perfect Storm" W/ DJ Amani Roberts

    May 23 ·  Bonus

    "The Perfect Storm" W/ DJ Amani Roberts

    In a DITD/WG double up, I talk to DJ & author Amani Roberts off the back of his book The Quiet Storm. In this talk, we get to know his background, his roots in DJing; how the book originated from a thesis, R&B and Hip-Hop groups; African-American Media and we finish off with a Lighter Note and a Top 5! Don't say I don't spoil you! Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 3m

  5. May 20

    Ep.385 - The Future Of New Orleans & Welsh Independence

    In a week where: Trump visits China.New York judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial.Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war.Jury hands victory to Sam Altman and OpenAI in court battle with Elon Musk.Up to 57 individuals and 20 companies could face criminal charges over the Grenfell Tower fire disaster.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (9:08) Trump's visit to China has been and gone. It turned out to be a seminal moment in geopolitics as China blinded Trump with pomp as they made their stances known. (Article By Franklin Foer) In Life: (19:50) There are many notable places, even countries in the world that may not exist come the new millennia. One place of note is New Orleans and the powers that be are thinking of calling it a day for the historic US location. (Article By Nathan Robinson & Emily Topping) In the 2nd Politics segment: (33:29) The Welsh-centric Plaid Cymru finally made the breakthrough during Wales' elections a couple of weeks ago. And with that, Welsh independence comes closer into view. (Article By Henry Rees-Sheridan) Lastly, in Society: (48:16) Despite all the things that the working class has been through since the 2008 Financial crisis, a third of Britons believe they have changed social class! (Article By Robyn Vinter) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

    59 min

  6. May 13

    Ep.384 - Heatwave Rehearsals & Dorothea Lange

    In a week where: CNN founder Ted Turner dies aged 87.UK staff of Google DeepMind vote to Unionize over military AI deals.Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping a woman.Trump announces a three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and prisoner swap.English Council, Mayoral; Welsh & Scottish Parliament elections come & go.In Society: (11:14) The antisemitism panic in the UK has been at a fever pitch in recent weeks in light of the Golders Green stabbing. But on top of a captive politics & media distorting the context of the event, they also made effort not to mention that there was a Muslim victim in the event. (Article By Ismail Patel) In Environment: (25:22) Whilst its not the full-on futureproofing effort I'm looking for from cities & nations, some are at least preparing for the future deadly heatwaves. Will this preparation do anything to at least neutralise our impending doom? (Article By Natalie Donback) In Politics: (40:25) Over in the US, the Voting Right Act - the landmark act centred by the Civil Rights Movement - was gutted by the US Supreme Court. And like flies to shit, Southern states are rushing to redraw maps back to Jim Crow levels of voter suppression. (Article By Ari Berman) Lastly, In Photography: (50:14) A name I discovered in recent years during my Photography journey is Dorothea Lange who was a key member in documenting the US from The Great Depression to Post-War reconstruction. Well, a nearly forgotten project of hers from the 50s have been put online for free. (Article By Tom May) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 2m

  7. May 6

    Ep.383 - Gatekeeping & "Archivists Are Futurists"

    In a week where: King Charles III visits the US.The US Supreme Court limits the Voting Rights Act, a Civil Rights-era law intended to protect minority voting power.Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024.A report UK stole 25m years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados alone.Elections throughout the UK will go down tomorrow.In Politics: (11:22) Palestine Action in Germany are getting similar treatment they got in the UK, setting the stage for a landmark trial that'll set a precedent for free speech in Germany. (Article By Hanno Hauenstein) In Environment: (25:41) The Indigenous peoples continue to live in the outskirts. But the Climate Crisis doesn't discriminate and it's punishing the Indigenous hard with little to no monetary support. (Article By Anita Hofschneider) In Music: (37:52) Gatekeeping in the arts is a perpetual battle that will go on forever. But with the control that DSPs and labels have, gatekeeping has changed significantly and deserves a fresh eye on the argument. (Article By Jon Tanners) Lastly, in Life: (54:03) Archiving is typically seen as a past-tense concept, which is correct of course, but it should also be seen as a Futurist concept. (Article By Amahra Spence) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 9m

  8. Apr 29

    Ep.382 - InfoWars, AI Compute Crunch & MAGA Girl Grift

    In a week where: The UK is to pay France £662m to detain and deport migrants before they cross the Channel.Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount’s $81b takeover.Trump evacuated after security incident at White House correspondents dinner.Kenyan Sabastian Sawe & Ethiopian Tigst Assefa win Men's & Women's London Marathon; Sawe breaks the sub 2 hour barrier.Jay Bryant, one of three men charged in Jam Master Jay's death, pleads guilty in Brooklyn federal court.In the 1st of three Tech segments: (5:33) Just in case it wasn't obvious that Palantir is demonic, they dropped a manifesto on Twitter! I'm sure it's very level-headed... (Article By Elizabeth Spiers) In the 2nd Tech segment: (23:12) You may have notice the world economy is getting worse. Well, just one of the many factors is the computing crunch. So what is it and how is it affecting the economy? (Article By Jason Koebler) In Politics: (32:47) Satirical magazine The Onion have officially gained control of InfoWars, the long-time right-wing fever dream of Alex Jones' design. Whilst the result is satisfactory, the years of getting there sure wasn't for some. (Article By Anna Merlan) Lastly, in the 3rd Tech segment: (49:29) An Indian student has been grifting MAGA followers by creating an AI woman of their dreams. The stories he has are glorious. (Article By EJ Dickson) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 2m
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Welcome to "What's Good?", where I tackle a myriad of subjects: From Film/TV to Music, to Tech, Race & Society; Current Affairs and many more, through my eyes and the eyes of the writers I read. So if you take an interest in anything I feel like talking about any given week, along with the occasional interview with Friends of 5E, then this is your podcast. A 5EPN Original.

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    The 5th Element Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
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