The Black and Irish Podcast

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The Black and Irish Podcast

The lived experiences of black and mixed race people living in Ireland through conversations about culture, society and family.

  1. 10/05/2023

    Jojo Jackson, Recorded live in Chicago

    Activist Jojo Jackson speaks to Leon about discovering her Irish connections, her work with My Block, My Hood, My City, and the importance of meaningful friendships to break down barriers. This episode was recorded in August 2023 during the Milwaukee Irish Festival.

    31 min

  2. 09/27/2023

    R3D's House

    DJ and Musician R3D joins his good friend Leon for a chat about his eponymous club night 'R3D's House', the current state of nightlife in Ireland today, and the reasons why he's decided to emigrate.

    27 min

  3. 09/20/2023

    Moyinoluwa Adelakun and Funmilayo Oni

    Nigerian Lawyer Moyinoluwa Adelakun and activist Funmilayo Oni speak about their scholarship at UCD. They discuss why they are passionate about human rights and give Leon and Femi a lesson on the political and electoral system in Nigeria. The episode was recorded in March 2023 at the time of the Nigerian Presidential Election.

    39 min

  4. 09/14/2023

    The rapper and the manager

    Mullingar rapper Shaq and his manager Damz sit down with Leon to discuss how their working relationship has impacted the creative process. They also discuss the Irish rap scene, the underground, and how young aspiring rappers should approach the music industry.

    32 min

  5. 06/29/2023

    Finding your voice

    A special episode ahead of the first Black & Irish town hall event on July 15th called Finding Your Voice. Leon discusses the political landscape in Ireland for the black Irish community with Eric Ehige and Munachi Soribe. Event registration info is on the Black & Irish Instagram page.

    23 min

  6. 04/27/2023

    Biden's Ballina Bonanza

    Leon Diop is joined by Ronn Mapwata and Happiness Omochere as they detail how they came to be front and centre on-stage during US President Joe Biden's historic address in Ballina, County Mayo in April 2023.

    29 min

  7. 03/16/2023

    Music Industry Profile: Mixed by Simba

    Record producer, owner of Jungle Beam Studios and Entrepreneur, Simba Bianchi sits down with Femi and Leon to discuss emerging talent in Ireland. He reflects on the influence his childhood has had on his career, plus his aims for the future.

    21 min

  8. 03/09/2023

    Film Industry Focus | Catalyst International Film Festival

    Aisha Bolaji, Rachel Wren and Elizabeth Ade join Leon to discuss their careers in Film and TV, the essential role diversity plays in their industry, and the importance of the upcoming Catalyst International Film Festival, which takes place in Limerick this March and April.

    32 min
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