Nostalgia Podcast

Victoria sits with CHRLI, a singer-songwriter who moved to London to pursue a career in music. We discuss how influential her father and family were to her career choice, why Phyliss Hyman was an artist she admired and reminiscing about trips to St. Lucia. Songs in this episode: 1. Over You - Raphael Saadiq 2. Running Away - Roy Ayers 3. If You Let Me - Eddie Kendricks 4. On Thing On My Mind - Phy...

In this episode, I sit down with Stephen, a financial analyst by day and a DJ by night. We speak about the beauty of old-school recordings and the beautiful crackles that can be heard in the song, Pharell's group N.E.R.D was actually considered a rock band and how Stephen can hear colours and textures in songs. Songs in this episode 1. Sweet Mother - Prince Nico Mbarga 2. I Can See You - Crazy...

In this episode and continuing the spirit of International Women's Day this month, be a fly on the wall for a conversation between my two close friends Tope and Naomi. We have a regular catch-up which we call the Ladies Lounge and on this day we were struggling to find a song that represents our friendship after taking a boomerang. This led us on the hunt for that song and unpacked the lack of fem...

Victoria Pennant sits down with Nabila Nebula, an event coordinator, poet, and storyteller. Nabila is so beautifully vulnerable in this episode, as she recalls her past and the songs that were the soundtrack to her childhood. Apologies for the slight hiccups during this episode! Songs in this episode: Because I Got High  - Afroman Buy U A Drank - T Pain Beautiful - Christina Aguilera  So...

Victoria Pennant sits down with Joelle Owusu, a commissioning editor and writer. We touch on the history of girl bands - their rise and falls, how multifaceted and diverse black people are with their music choices and mere fact that that’s okay and the fact that Nickleback IS a cool band! Apologies for the slight hiccups during this episode! Songs in this episode: Redeemer - Nicole C. Mullen ...

Victoria Pennant sits down with Marlon Miller a yogi instructor and founder of Truth In Trees . The time before Spotify, the lineage of music and how music can transcend all languages.  Songs featured in this episode:  All Falls Down - Kanye West  The Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto Love In Your Meditation - Dezarie  Breaking Free - Dajour Neufville  You Ain't...

Victoria Pennant sits down with Tene Edwards a poet, award-winning author of the bestselling book Walk With Wings, Content Creator, and co-founder of the Seed Project. We discuss how she began her journey as a poet, the importance of self-love, and the female icons that have inspired her.  Songs featured in this episode: Foolish - Ashanti  Bodak Yellow - Cardi B  Touch Down - Remix...

In this episode, Victoria Pennant sits down with producer, singer-songwriter RadCity hailing from the US. We are taken on an introspective journey back to where it all began finding her craft and defining herself. We discuss the importance of having the courage to be yourself and not change who you are. We touch on the #BlackLivesMatter movement and how music has played its part in the struggle. S...

In this episode, Victoria Pennant dedicates this episode to her late father George Pennant, this was probably the hardest episode she has had to record.  She reminisces on the music that takes her back to some of her most treasured memories with her father and the songs that will constantly remind her of him. She takes it back to the late great Bill Withers to the addictive Truth Hurts and Ra...

In this episode, Victoria Pennant sits down with reggae singer and songwriter Akeem. We reminisce on the noughties, the importance of reconnecting to nature and the fact Backstreet Boys will always have a special place in our hearts.  Songs featured in this episode:  1. As Long As You Love Me - Backstreet Boys   2. Shake Ya Tailfeather - Nelly, Murphy Lee, Diddy   3....

Victoria Pennant sits down for the first socially distant episode with Miriam as we dive into the effects COVID-19 has had on the music industry, the subtle importance of representation and the day when you break away from the crowd and find yourself musically.   Songs featured -  1. Lover, You Should've Come Over - Jeff Buckley  2. Giants - Josh Osho  3. You Can't Fo...

Victoria Pennant sits down with Dione-Marie, she dedicates this episode to her late Grandfather as she reminisces about the close relationship and bond they had. Her first childhood crush, how they met, and how music helped alleviate her heartbreak.  Songs Featured   1. Trust And Believe - Keyshia Cole   2. Below The Waist - Queen Ifrica  3. Fly Before You Fall - Cynt...

Victoria Pennant sits down with poet, researcher and HIV activist Bakita. We discuss the importance of shifting perspective and remaining emotionally balanced, the complexities of identity in the black community and her love affair with 80s country music. Songs featured  1. Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue  2. African - Peter Tosh  3. The Voice Within - Christina Aguilera  4. What A Da...

Victoria Pennant sits down with Gbenga as he dedicates this episode to his late mother. His playlist takes him back to Saturday morning cleaning, family and social gatherings where the Candy is compulsory and he recognises without his mother and her lessons he would never be the man he is today. Songs featured: Never too Much - Luther Vandross  Candy - Cameo  The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jac...

Victoria Pennant sits down with Jonny as he reminisces meeting his grandmother for the first time, how to be the great pretender with Nat King Cole and bonding over DMX with his brother. Songs feature in this episode Here We Go Again - DMX  Pretend - Nat King Cole  Wish U Were Here - Jamie Foxx  Ms Fat Booty - Mos Def  Lately - Tyreece  Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59D2CzYLt6GIGj20...

Victoria Pennant sits down with the beautiful couple Alex and Anna for the very first couple episode. We journey through the musical nostalgia of their beautiful 10-year relationship that turned into marriage, we explore how jumping first and asking questions later can reap rewards and the song night nurse - apparently not about a woman.  Songs featured   1. Hey Baby - Stephen Marle...

Victoria Pennant sits down with rapper GeeFree as he recalls a musical moment that stayed with him to this day, we debate on the most powerful storytellers to us and the Pharrell and Timbaland beef.   Featured songs:   1. The Boss - James Brown   2. I Can't Wait - Sleepy Brown, OutKast   3. Frontin' (feat. Jay-Z) - Pharrell   4. Man Undercover - Ti...

Victoria Pennant sits down with singer/songwriter, music producer and part-time massage therapist Zem as he recollects his childhood talent show, we discuss male vulnerability, independent artists and the importance of British artists keeping their British accents, as we take a journey through the 70s to the present day.   Featured songs   1. Sixth Street - Louisa Mark &nb...

Victoria Pennant sits down with Pablo, a mental health advocate and ambassador for an educational platform to explore his songs and nostalgia.   Featured songs -   1. Fabulous - Jaheim   2. So Many Tears - Tupac  3. Hard Knock Life - Jay-Z   4. Wonderful - JaRule 5. Nasty Girl - The Notorious B.I.G   Where to find Pablo - Instagram - @mx.morgan  Blog -  medium.com/@pablomorgan   Pablo's playlist -...

Welcome to the first episode of Nostalgia! In this episode, we not only introduce the podcast but the host. We learn about her most nostalgic songs and the reason nostalgia came to be.   We are always looking for guests to be on our show and share their nostalgia and songs!   If you're interested please: Follow our Instagram - @podcastnostalgia  Or pop us an email - podcas...