"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

In a week where: 15 people are arrested after violence outside hotel housing asylum seekers. 1/3 of De La Soul, Trugoy dies aged 54.  The US shoots down more objects floating in their airspace. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in SB57.  Nicola Sturgeon resigns as First Minister of Scotland. In the 1st of two Music segments: (9:32) The SuperBowl has come and gone, with Rihanna ta...

In a week where: A Chinese Spy balloon drifts into the US. Netflix changes password sharing rules, get bullied into a u-turn. Liz Truss pipes up again via hilarious essay. Turkey & Syria suffer several earthquakes.  Former Met Police officer David Carrick sentenced to more than 30 years in prison. In Police: (7:37) I talked about the police last episode, wondering what solutions are there to c...

In a week where: Memphis reels as the video footage of five police officers murdering Tyre Nichols drops. Rishi Sunak sacks Nadhim Zahawi for breaking the ministerial code over his tax affairs. Djokovic wins the Australian Open, a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title. A suicide bomber strikes inside a mosque in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 59 people and wounding...

In a week where: New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces her resignation. The BBC will keep black local radio stations, after u-turning on consultation proposals to axe the programmes from on-air schedules. Sajid Javid calls for patients to pay for GP and A&E visits. Happy Lunar New Year. The Doomsday Clock is moved to 90 seconds to midnight.  In Society: (9:03) The police - specifically the M...

In a week where: Dozens of people killed after a plane with 72 people on board crashes near an airport in central Nepal. Distant cousin of Boris Johnson acted as credit guarantor while in No 10.  Voters in May’s local elections will be required to show photo ID before casting their ballot. UK Police are to be given the power to shut down protests before any disruption begins. Met Police sack David...

For this Long Read, we head to Complex for "Bottom Feeders Are Preying on Street Rap’s Dominance" By Andre Gee. The piece - off the back of Young Thug & Gunna's YSL RICO case - explores the law using 'Street Rap' lyrics as a precedent for their case & rap media profiting off fanning the flames. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questio...

In a week where: Rishi Sunak makes non-specific promises for the UK. Met Office confirms 2022 was UK’s warmest ever year. Bolsonaro supporters storm their Congress. Former Prince Harry hijacks news cycle with memoir quotes & TV interviews.  Earth's ozone layer is expected to return to 1980 levels in the next few decades, according to a UN report. For the first of two segments on The NHS: (12:1...

For this Long Read, we head to Vox for "Why we can’t turn off the NFL" By Dylan Scott. In the piece, Scott meditates on the ubiquity of the NFL and how it will still continue regardless of how many Demar Hamlin-like injuries might happen in the future. 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 con...

For this Long Read, we head to... *Checks notes* The 5th Element! For "State Of The Hip-Hop Union 2023", written by me. In the 5k essay, I cover several macro topics pertaining to Hip-Hop history, some with love, some with criticism; all in celebration of 2023 being the 50th year of Hip-Hop. Visual Notes: American Music Tree (1:52) Jay's capitalism soliloquy (21:54) My Jay-Z monologue (22:21) Than...

Artist & Friend of 5E Apex Zero returns to answer 30 Questions. Our interview from November. Apex Zero Music. "Drummer Warrior Storyteller" Short Film. 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-Mai...

Lyricist and Friend of 5E Backwood Sweetie comes through to answer 30 Questions. 1st Interview Backwood Sweetie Music 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.com Twitter...

Friend of 5E and producer NappyHigh returns once again to answer 30 Questions. 1st Interview 2nd Interview 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.com Twitter: @The5thEl...

One of the more recent Friends of 5E comes back through for 30 Questions. I interviewed Osay at the beginning of the year and she returns with a very detailed set of answers. Osay Interview from Jan '22 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...

Friend of 5E Ian Kelly comes through for the 3rd edition of 30 Questions. 1st Interview W/ Ian Kelly (Written) 2nd Interview (Podcast) 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@...

For this edition of 30 Questions, we talk to someone that has been interviewed within the 5EPN universe, but not by me! We talk to poet Dell Nellson who was part of Ben's "The Beauty of Independence". Dell's TBOI Interview 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 resp...

First to come through for 30 Questions is two-time visitor King Yanz. If you haven't spun previous King Yanz visits, go ahead and peep the links in the remainder of the full show notes 1st Interview 2nd Interview King Yanz l inks. 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...

Welcome, WG listeners, to 30 Questions. Dropping on Thursdays & Fridays, throughout December. E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com Twitter: @The5thElementUK Website: https://medium.com/@the5thelement Intro Music - "Together" By Pabzzz ChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: Diggin' In The Digits 5EPN Radio Black Women Watch... In Search of Sauce The Beauty Of Independence

In a week where: Bob Iger returns as CEO of Disney. The World Cup is under way.  World population cracks eight billion. At least 162 people killed and hundreds more injured after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s densely populated West Java province. Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Man Utd. 1st of three Life segments: (8:43) With COP27 looking like it's not getting the job done, we're going t...

In a week where: Remembrance Day comes & goes. Cryptocurrency exchange FTX files for bankruptcy. Democrats retain control of the US Senate. A Russian missile kills two people in Poland. Trump announces he's running for President again in 2024. In Sports: (8:37) With the Qatar World Cup days away, my last time talking about it will be about looking back and zoom out , instead of focusing on the...

This is one of the longest interviews I have done and for good reason. A week & change before this recording, Apex Zero was in the centre of an amazing proof of concept day of exhibition & immersive performance with "Drummer Warrior Storyteller", a multi-format project that was five years in the making and is only the beginning. I was invited to the day of note at Rich Mix in the heart of...

In a week where: Twitter & Meta undergo major employee lay-offs. COP27 is underway in Egypt. Politicians bark at Just Stop Oil protesters as they continue their campaign. Gavin Williamson resigns as Cabinet Office minister over abusive messages. The US Midterms go down. In the 1st of two Life segments: (8:43) Remembrance Sunday dawns upon us, which means the poppy army will be (have already be...

In a week where: Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover. Saifullah Paracha, the oldest prisoner of Guantanamo is released after 17 years. Over 150 people die after a stampede in South Korea. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been elected President of Brazil. Migos rapper Takeoff dies aged 28. In Education: (6:07) Why - in 2022 - are we still talking about Afro hairstyles in schools? And why are watchdog...

In A Week Where: Liz Truss is gone as PM. Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister.  Brittney Griner's appeal is rejected & will serve nine year prison sentence. Multiple brands cut ties with Kanye West. LGBT football fans told to be respectful at Qatar World Cup. In Politics: (7:49) We have a THIRD Prime Minister in the space of a year. Rishi Sunak is finally in No.10, and whilst it's aesthetically...

In a week where: Kwasi Kwarteng "resigns" as Chancellor.  Actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72. Man United's Mason Greenwood is been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning ABH. Claressa Shields beats Savannah Marshall in biggest Women's Boxing night ever.  Happy 100th birthday to the BBC. In Society - (7:42) There has been a lot going on...

In a week where: 1. Joe Biden pardons all prior federal offences of simple weed possession. 2. Former policeman attacks Thai daycare centre, killing 38, including 24 children. 3. Three people were killed in an explosion on a crucial bridge linking Russia and Crimea. 4. Kyiv is hit with over 40 missiles. 5. Actress Angela Lansbury dies aged 96. In Tech - (7:34) The Twitter/Elon saga continues with...