Thinking Out Loud

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Blakademik is an online network giving Black voices a space to discuss current affairs. To empower, educate and celebrate Black culture. Here you will find our new show, Thinking out Loud: our brand new podcast centred on community, education and considerate conversations. With topics from Music to Sport, Politics, to Culture, Lifestyle and more. Join our producers, Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch as we offer our expertise, opinions and experiences across a variety of topics.

  1. 08/11/2021

    S2 Ep. 4 - Afro Nation (Past & Present)

    This week we conclude our series of looking at various cultures through a particular lens. We end with Nigeria. Alex, Tsedenia and Jordan are joined by Music writer Joey Akan to look at the origins of Afro Beats and Nigeria’s influence on music and parties. This weeks black business is Our Lovely Goods. If you’re after lovely Candles, Skincare products, Homeware and more, this is the place to go. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch.

    54 min

  2. 07/28/2021

    S2 Ep. 3 - Somalian Rap & Poetry

    We continue our series of exploring cultures through the diaspora. On the pod this week, the guys look at Somalia and it's influence of Music and Poetry. Tsedenia, Alex and Jordan speak to Poet Abdirashid Omar. We also hear from Hip Hop British Somali artist G Dup. This week's Black business is Dorcas Creates, a UK based artist obsessed with Black women. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch.

    34 min

  3. 06/30/2021

    S2 Ep. 2 - Feminism in Ethiopia

    We continue our theme of exploring cultures of the diaspora. This week we look Feminism in Ethiopia. The team speak to Aklile Solomon who co-founded the Yellow Movement - the main feminist organisation in the capital city. It’s a youth based feminist movement in the country and after she graduated she was involved in mentoring young women who want to be part of the movement. Our Black Business this week is Osime Home. Homemade, Homeware Accessories. Celebrating colourful living African style. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch.

    59 min
  4. S2 Ep. 1 - Jamaicans Going Home

    06/09/2021

    S2 Ep. 1 - Jamaicans Going Home

    The full team are back and back with a bang. Alex, Tsedenia and Jordan return with the new season of Thinking Out Loud and the theme of this season is exploring cultures of the diaspora. We’ll start with 5 Black countries and look at 5 different things of interest about that country. We kick off by talking about Jamaicans planning to return to Jamaica. Why is there a rise in numbers and what is the hard is the process? We speak to Daniella who is in the process of moving to JA and Nathanial Peat who is the Chairman of Jamaican Inspired, as well as being an elected member on the diaspora council. Our Black business this week is Beardfluence. High-performance and luxuriant beard care. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch.

    1h 1m

  5. 11/19/2020

    S1 Ep. 9 - The Final Episode!

    This is the season finale! We will be back in the New Year, with a new series for you bigger and better. This week we reflect on the past few episodes, and figure out what we have learned from each of the guests. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch.

    1 hr
  6. S1 Ep. 8 - To Buy Or Not To Buy? (feat. Scarlette Douglas)

    11/12/2020

    S1 Ep. 8 - To Buy Or Not To Buy? (feat. Scarlette Douglas)

    This week we have a special guest with us. You may know her from Channel 4’s ‘A Place In The Sun’, but we know her as Blakademik family! Scarlette is one of the presenters for Channel 4’s ‘A Place in the Sun’, as well as a reporter for BBC’s The One Show and Points of View. On Thinking Out Loud this week, as you know we are here to learn about things that can help the community, as well as...ourselves. This week we want to get into the conversation on property, on whether to buy, rent or get out of the country instead. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch.

    1h 12m
  7. S1 Ep. 7 - Mental Health, Law and The Lockdown (feat. Umar Kankiya)

    11/05/2020

    S1 Ep. 7 - Mental Health, Law and The Lockdown (feat. Umar Kankiya)

    This week on Thinking Out Loud, we are talking about mental health and the law with mental health solicitor Umar Kankiya. We debunk some of the misconceptions of mental illness and get into the day-to-day of what a solicitor does in this space. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch.

    1h 15m
  8. S1 Ep. 6 - Cancel Culture: Where Do We Go From Here?

    10/29/2020

    S1 Ep. 6 - Cancel Culture: Where Do We Go From Here?

    For this episode, we look back and reflect on one of our recent debate shows which discussed the problem with cancel culture. Can this a good and effective method of accountability?. This is a Blakademik production which aims to focus a series of collective learning, varied conversations and exploration about the culture. Presented by Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch.

    1h 13m
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Blakademik is an online network giving Black voices a space to discuss current affairs. To empower, educate and celebrate Black culture. Here you will find our new show, Thinking out Loud: our brand new podcast centred on community, education and considerate conversations. With topics from Music to Sport, Politics, to Culture, Lifestyle and more. Join our producers, Alex Holmes, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Tsedenia Skitch as we offer our expertise, opinions and experiences across a variety of topics.

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  • Channel
    Blakademik
  • Creator
    Blakademik
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Blakademik

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