Korks Talks

Arts EN ↓ 237 episodes

A podcast that evaluates introspections of self and State through the prism of politics, the economy, society, technology, law and the environment via the arts, academia and cultural commentary. For all enquiries, please contact me at: korkstalks@gmail.com

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Review: Second Coming of Nkrumah by Latif Abubakar at Accra International Conference Centre 19.01.2024 19:53

A review of 'Second Coming of Nkrumah' by Latif Abubakar which played at Accra International Conference Centre between 29th - 30th December 2023. Featuring a cast of pan-African leaders, this play follows the futurist legacy of Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah, and his influence on the subsequent African and pan-African leaders - including the likes of King Mohammed V, Queen Nzinga, Patrice Lumumba,...

Review: 'Penance' by Eliza Clark 17.01.2024 16:52

This is my first book of the year that I've read! A review of 'Penance' by Eliza Clark - one of Granta's Best Young Novelist who released this debut a few years ago. I gave this book a 4.5/5 reading on Goodreads and look forward to reading more from Clark.

Here's to 2024 12.01.2024 20:55

Here's to 2024- a short review of my stay in Ghana over Christmas and New Year

The Policy of Dishonesty 22.12.2023 28:20

The Policy of Dishonesty talks about the construct of truth and lies.

The End of an Era 14.12.2023 14:27

The End of an Era

CPTSD, Setting Myself Free and 2024 Being The Year of Me 09.12.2023 43:13

CPTSD, Setting Myself Free and 2024 Being The Year of Me

Review: Dreaming and Drowning by Kwame Owusu at Bush Theatre 08.12.2023 14:25

Dreaming and Drowning by Kwame Owusu at Bush Theatre

Work-Life Balance Rant 22.11.2023 26:05

Work-Life Balance Rant

Review: The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante 18.11.2023 19:18

Review: The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante

Review: Caster Semenya in conversation with Kenya Hunt 13.11.2023 27:07

Review: Caster Semenya in conversation with Kenya Hunt

RSD, Anxious Attachments and Radical Optimism 11.11.2023 35:58

In this episode I talk about RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria), anxious attachment styles and radical optimism for a better world. Ii also talk about how cultural upbringing intersects with normative values of day-to-day maintenance and major mental and physical health issues.

Autism, Anger Rumination and RRBs 09.11.2023 41:19

In this episode I talk about my experience with autism and its most debilitating symptoms including anger rumination and RRBs.

My Writing Process (5) 05.11.2023 27:13

My Writing Process (5)

Review: Love, Marriage by Monica Ali 04.11.2023 26:28

Review: Love, Marriage by Monica Ali

Review: Lupin and My Writing Process (4) 15.10.2023 42:16

Review: Season 3 of Lupin on Netflix and My Writing Process (4)

Review: Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang 11.10.2023 32:27

Review of Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang - a clever, reverent read about the modern day ethics of adopting another person's story. It's a quick, fun, but most importantly, easy read that is excellently paced and traverses the role of race, ethnicity, absurdism and the differing politics of the publishing industry. The form of this story - an unlikely protagonist - elevates the story to a p...

Review: The Effect at Lyttleton Theatre (National Theatre - Southbank Centre) 07.10.2023 40:30

Review: The Effect at Lyttleton Theatre (National Theatre - Southbank Centre) featuring Tay Russell, Paapa Essiedu, Michele Austin and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.

Life Update (Moving On With Work!) and Top Boy Review 20.09.2023 55:33

Life Update (Moving On With Work!) and Top Boy Review

Venting Session (I Am Sick AF) 17.09.2023 24:53

Venting Session (I Am Sick AF)

Review: Ashish - Fall In Love and Be More Tender Exhibition at William Morris Gallery 10.09.2023 41:00

Review: Ashish - Fall In Love and Be More Tender Exhibition at William Morris Gallery

Review: 'Reflections for Now' by Carrie Mae Weems at The Barbican 04.09.2023 43:36

Review: 'Reflections for Now' by Carrie Mae Weems at The Barbican Centre

Round up Review: Small Worlds, Ballet Black, Beneatha's Place 18.08.2023 45:39

Round up Review of multiple events I've attended in the past few months: Caleb Azumah Nelson in conversation with Paapa Essiedu for 'Small Worlds', 'Ballet Black' at Stratford East, Beneatha's Place at Old Vic theatre, Spiderverse at Empire cinema.

Review: Alice Neel: Hot Off The Griddle at Barbican Art Gallery 04.06.2023 22:19

Alice Neel: Hot Off The Griddle - Barbican Art Gallery

Review: 'Maame' by Jessica George and 'Rootless' by Krystle Zara Appiah 10.04.2023 51:36

Review of 'Maame' by Jessica George and 'Rootless' by Krystle Zara Appiah

Review: David Adjaye at The Barbican Curve 25.03.2023 25:25

Review: David Adjaye at The Barbican Curve