1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Mary Mandefield and guests explore the different ways we choose to start the new year. Are resolutions overrated? Do we put too much pressure on ourselves to start the year strong?

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave explores what Stan culture means and whether things have gone too far. Joining the conversation will be music and culture journalist Nicolas Tyrell Scott, news and entertainment writer Aaliyah Harry and reformed Stan Tosin Gbaja. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave will be joined by former reality TV contestants and journalist Habiba Katsha, to talk about the backlash Black women can face when appearing on reality TV. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave speaks to Black trans people about their lived experiences in the UK. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave is exploring sex, kink and how we express ourselves sexually as a Black community. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave will be exploring why we love gossip so much, as well as its wider impact. Richie Brave and guests - the home of deep conversations and real talk @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave will be celebrating 1Xtra's Future Figures Javeno Mclean and Nasra Ayub. He will also be joined by George the Poet.

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave discusses organ and blood donation in the Black community. @1Xtra on social

Richie Brave celebrates comedy in the Black Community. Joined by Sumotherhood's Jazzie Zonzolo - discussing the process behind making the film, why a no can be good and hailing up the incredible talent that came together like the "Avengers" Also joining Richie is Welsh stand up Tadiwa Mahlunge and Queen of social media sketch comedy Hemah K.

What are your views on reparations? Richie Brave and guests discuss the possibility of reparations and what it would look like for Caribbean and African communities in 2023.

This week on 1Xtra Talks we are reacting to the tragic passing of 15-year-old Elianne Andam who was victim of a stabbing. Youth mentor and founder of Milk and Honey - Ebenhita Iyere - talks about the violence perpetrated to Black girls in its many forms and how the lack of community provisions has exacerbated these issues. We discuss the fears and reaction of the Croydon community to the incident...

Richie Brave talks to young people about their fears and aspirations for the future. In collaboration with BBC Radio 5 Live for Teen 23.

Mary Mandefield and guests discuss the themes behind new movie Trapping. Featuring the film’s director Femi Oyeniran.

With Aliens currently being the topic of discussion after Whistleblower Ex-United States Air Force Officer, David Grusch claimed that the US federal government have a top-secret UFO recovery programme. Richie sits down with Fonti from Heartless Crew,Newsbeat Journalist Manish Pandey, Chaneil James (Founder of science communications platform AstroNoir and senior research scientist) and Emmanuel Wal...

Are we as Black people too scared of Juju and Obeah? @1Xtra on social 88111 on text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

A year after the passing of Chris Kaba, Richie Brave sits down with family members from the Justice for Chris Kaba campaign, journalists and legal experts to discuss his story. @1Xtra on Socials 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on Whatsapp

Do we need a Black Pride? Richie Brave and guests celebrate queer identity in all it's forms. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

As part of Hip-Hop Weekend, celebrating 50 years of the ground breaking genre. Mary Mandefield is joined by Br3nya.

Who are your favourite Black British writers and why? Is there a growing interest in Black writers in the literature industry? Richie Brave and guests give space to Black literature as they celebrate and discuss all your favourite British writers of African descent. From the difficulties of getting published to the triumphs of having their works on the big screen; Richie and guests break down the...

Should lyrics be used as evidence in a court of law? From artists receiving police bans on making music to venues banning whole genres, Richie Brave and guests discuss the different obstacles and barriers Black music has faced over the last 20 years. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

Should we be scared of Artificial Intelligence? Richie Brave and guests discuss everything AI, from virtual rappers to AI voice recreation scams to facial recognition. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

What one thing do you want people to understand about Somali culture? Did you know the Somali community have roots in the UK going as far back as 1914? Richie Brave and guests break down Somali culture in the UK; celebrating their contributions and achievements, breaking down the myths and telling the realities of one of the fastest growing communities in the UK today. @1Xtra on Socials

Mary Mandefield sits in for Richie Brave and this week she's talking about the evolution of Black spaces in Summer for Festival Weekender. What are your favourite Summer-raving memories? What memories are you looking forward to creating this summer? Mary takes us through a crash course history class of clubbing, raving, concerts and festivals as she investigates how Black British people have fille...

What's your Windrush Story? This year marks 75 years since the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush and the first wave of Caribbean immigrants. This special episode will highlight the resilience and contributions of the Caribbean immigrants who rebuilt the UK post-Second World War. Richie hosts intergenerational conversations, celebrations of their achievements and stories of their journeys. @1Xtra...

Richie Brave is joined by Mizzy and other guests to discuss the dangers of social media, prank culture and anti-social behaviour on the internet. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp