Over The Bridge Podcast

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Hey, meet Bilal, Kwaku, Patrick, Kalil and Baker. 5 Black and Mixed-Race guys who became friends whilst studying at Cambridge University. Join us as we talk about life before, during and well - after 'The Bridge'. Expect chats about life, and our own experiences.email: otbpodcastuk@gmail.comTwitter: @otbpodcastukCast: Kwaku: @KwakuDapaah_Patrick: @p_dinheiroBilal: @TweetsbybilalKalil: @kalil_r91Baker:

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Over The Bridge Podcast

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Over The Bridge - S3 E10 - Masculinity: Taking off the Mask 31.03.2019 2:04:24

In our second ever Live Show, The cast are joined by Ben Hurst & Alex Leon to discuss what Masculinity means for them. We get really personal, share our experiences and get under the mask of masculinity with two incredible guests! - Is masculinity a performance or inherent? - An intersectional appreoach to masculinity - The opposite of toxic masculinity and how do we get there? - Men and their rel...

Over The Bridge - S3 E9 - For The Love of Art 24.03.2019 45:58

In this episode the boys keep it light hearted and talk about different works of art that have impacted our lives. We talk music concerts, albums, books, films and more! *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to content, giveaways, free tickets to live shows and more! https://forms.gle/TYmvFWiutZmdcz1w8 Get in...

Over The Bridge - S3 E8 - Law But Make It Fashion with Aji Ayorinde 17.03.2019 57:32

Entrepreneur, founder of clothing label MIA London, co-founder of The Law Collective, Aji Ayorinde is our guest in the studio as we continue to explore theme of black business. We discuss entrepreneurship, start-ups, and how to juggle corporate life with your personal passion project. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get excl...

Over The Bridge - S3 E7 - Black to Business with Khalia Ismain 03.03.2019 1:06:16

In this episode we are joined by Khalia Ismain, Founder of Jamii (lovejamii.com) - the first discount card for Black British businesses. Join us as we talk about social change through business, funding, disrupting markets, "selling out", as well as an insight into Khalia's journey of entrepreneurship and advice for others. Hopefully the first of many discussions that our guests and I will be havin...

Over The Bridge - S3 E6 - Filmmaking While Jamaican with Adjani Salmon 24.02.2019 1:02:23

Star and creator of the Dreaming While Black web-series, Adjani Salmon joins OTB in the studio as we discuss the challenges of being a black filmmaker in the UK, and seeing British culture through Jamaican eyes. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to content, giveaways, free tickets to live shows and more! h...

Over The Bridge - S3 E5 - The Good Immigrant USA with Nikesh Shukla 17.02.2019 59:11

We are joined by acclaimed writer Nikesh Shukla, the man behind The Good Immigrant, as we talk about the struggles of being a writer of colour, the immigrant experience and his forthcoming book The Good Immigrant USA. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to content, giveaways, free tickets to live shows and m...

Over The Bridge - S3 E4 - What Is The Supernatural? with Dalian Adofo of Ancestral Voices 10.02.2019 54:04

Do you believe in the supernatural? In this episode we sit down with Dalian Adofo, creator of Ancestral Voices to discuss those weird experiences in our lives that are hard to explain and also get an introduction to the nature-centred indigenous spiritual practices of African and beyond. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get e...

Over The Bridge - S3 E3 - Reconnecting With Nature with Beth Collier from Wild in the City 03.02.2019 46:35

As urban dwellers are we disconnected from nature? In this episode we are joined by nature-based psychotherapist and founder of Wild in the City, Beth Collier. Join us as we explore our own relationships with nature, discuss why people of colour in the UK spend less time in nature than white people, and learn how we can begin to reconnect to improve our wellbeing. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay u...

Over The Bridge S3 E2 - What's the impact of colonialism on your life today? 27.01.2019 1:06:15

What is the impact of colonialism on our lives today as people growing up in Britain? Join us as we unpack religion, language, identity and our relationship to colonialism. It's our first time back in the studio as just the four of us for a while so lots of laughs and deep conversations as we get under the skin of this huge question. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB g...

Over The Bridge - S3 E1 - OTB Live Show: Dictating The Culture: Being a Creative 23.01.2019 1:51:19

We are back for Season 3 of OTB Podcast and kicked it off with an extended length of a sold out Live Show. Joined by Special Guests Shanice Mears & Swarzy Macaly we unpack what it means to Dictate The Culture and Be a Creative from our perspective. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to content, giveaways, f...

Over The Bridge - Bonus Episode - For Every One: with Jason Reynolds 02.12.2018 1:07:10

In this off-season special we are joined by NYT Bestseller author, Jason Reynolds, and we discuss his book 'For Every One' published by Knights Of. We learn about Jason's journey as a writer and receive words of wisdom from his perspective on how we can all pursue our dreams. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive acc...

Over The Bridge - S2 E15 - Black Excellence Part 3 - #Merky Books with Chelsea Kwakye 11.11.2018 55:56

In the final episode of Season 2 we are joined by Cambridge grad Chelsea Kwakye, co-author of forthcoming book 'Taking Up Space' under the #Merky label with Penguin Books. We unpack the motivations behind the book and Chelsea's own journey as a graduate and writer! *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to cont...

Over The Bridge - S2 E14 - Theatre, Artistry & Creativity with Ifey Frederick 11.11.2018 47:20

Joined by Writer of stage-play The Hoes, with fellow Cambridge grad Ifey Frederick, we unpack what it's like to create a play, theatre and the art of being creative! *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to content, giveaways, free tickets to live shows and more! https://forms.gle/TYmvFWiutZmdcz1w8 Get in touc...

Over The Bridge - S2 E13 - What make's your yè go viral? 04.11.2018 1:13:00

Join us as we discuss why some online content goes viral, the power of black twitter in creating these virtual sensations, and the real world impact for the individuals concerned! *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to content, giveaways, free tickets to live shows and more! https://forms.gle/TYmvFWiutZmdcz1...

Over The Bridge - S2 E12 - Living At Home 28.10.2018 50:00

Join us as we discuss our own living situations, the benefits and the costs of 'living at home' and who gets to live at home particularly in the context of our generation and location! *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to content, giveaways, free tickets to live shows and more! https://forms.gle/TYmvFWiutZ...

Over The Bridge - S2 E11 - Advertising, Diversity & Gal-Dem with Mariel Richards 21.10.2018 45:56

In this episode the cast are joined by fellow Cambridge grad Mariel Richards who works in the advertising industry and challenges the lack of diversity in the sector! She also a part of Gal-Dem, an online and print magazine written by women and non-binary people of colour! We talk about the advertising industry, diversity & the need for Gal-Dem in the space! *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to d...

Over The Bridge - S2 E10 - Is Britain A 'Less Racist' Society? 07.10.2018 1:01:13

Is Britain a 'Less Racist Society'? Following controversial comments made on BBC Show 'Question Time' we discuss whether or not Britain is more or less racist than other places! *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to content, giveaways, free tickets to live shows and more! https://forms.gle/TYmvFWiutZmdcz1w8...

Over The Bridge - S2 E8 - Working While Black with Kristy Duru 16.09.2018 1:09:59

In this episode we discuss what it's like navigating the world of work as a non-white person and whether or not our university experiences prepared us for that! Joined by fellow Cambridge grad Kristy Duru to share her insights working in corporate law, it's another great conversation! *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get excl...

Over The Bridge - S2 E7 - Cultural Appropriation 10.09.2018 54:34

In this episode the guys get together to discuss cultural appropriation in light of the "Jerk Rice Gate". We touch on what cultural appropriation is, who are the gatekeepers of a culture, and what is the difference between appropriation and appreciation. Enjoy! *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to content,...

Over The Bridge S2 E6 - Black Excellence Part 2 with Stormzy 02.09.2018 43:24

In this episode Bilal, Kwaku, Tom & Patrick are joined by award winning Grime artist Stormzy for his debut appearance on a podcast!. In an exclusive reveal, Stormzy walks us through the motivations behind the Scholarships for black students at Cambridge University and we discuss how to use ones platform. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing lis...

Over The Bridge - S2 E5 - What is in a name? 27.08.2018 1:09:37

In this episode we discuss what is in a name: What do our names say about us? Do they allow us to navigate certain spaces differently? We are joined once again by our previous guest and now friend of the podcast, Baker. This one sparked some interesting conversation and we all learnt a fair bit more about each other in the process too. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB...

Over The Bridge - S2 E4 - Black Excellence with Baker 19.08.2018 57:40

This week has truly been one full of black excellence and this episode is a celebration of these success stories. We are joined by Baker, a young Ugandan-born East Londoner who recently met his offer, confirming his place to study medicine at Cambridge University. This one was was close to our hearts as we hear Baker's story and his advice for other aspirational young black people of his generatio...

Over The Bridge - S2 E3 - University Admissions & the Education System 13.08.2018 1:12:37

This week we discuss the Education system and University Admissions, particularly of Black and Mixed-Race students at top universities. Are universities to blame for low intake numbers? Is there something else at play? We are joined by our friend Kalil, Head of Year 11 at his current school as we discuss the Education System, University Admissions & Black & Mixed Race Students. *JOIN OUR MAILING L...

Over The Bridge - S2 E2 - Activism as a Brand: with George The Poet 05.08.2018 1:00:21

Join us as we discuss activism as a brand, in an age of social media & a growing number of young people getting involved with activism. Special guest George The Poet sheds some light on his own experiences navigating the media world with a socially conscious ethic. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to cont...

Over The Bridge Podcast - S2 E1 - Should we go back to where we are 'really from'? 29.07.2018 1:00:55

Join us as we kick of Season 2 with special guest George The Poet in with us as we answer the question: Should go back to where we are 'really from'? Is there an argument for us to return to the birthcountries of our parents and grandparents and if so what do we do when we get there? *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclu...