Pilot Season

Journalist Ruchira Sharma tackles the awkward side of popular culture head-on. In this pilot episode, she examines her complicated relationship with yoga, from lockdown YouTube classes to an uncomfortable memory of a Hindu summer camp. Through conversations with yoga teachers Carly Schutt and Ainhoa Acosta, Sanskrit scholar Dr James Mallinson, and psychiatrist Raj Persaud, she explores yoga’s Indi...

A potted history of Ireland, specially curated for our nearest neighbours. If you ever found yourself wondering why Patrick is Ireland’s patron saint, who was Molly Malone, and what caused all “the unpleasantness” between us, this is the podcast for you. Join Irishman Barry McStay as he attempts to teach the pieces of Irish history that every Brit should know to his under-informed English friend B...

BIN JUICE is an audio sitcom following four housemates stumbling through the mess of their twenties. Living above a grim bin room, BJ, Rachel, Gabriel and Jack attempt to navigate adulthood while carrying the emotional fallout of a traumatic accident involving their fifth friend, Carrie. Each episode begins with an object uncovered in the rubbish, dragging secrets, old wounds and chaos only true f...

In 1920s America, one woman dominated two sports simultaneously – yet her name was erased from history. Ora Washington won 23 African American national tennis titles and 11 consecutive Coloured Women’s World Championships in basketball. She was arguably America’s greatest Black female athlete, yet almost nobody knows it. The Unacclaimed travels back to the sounds and textures of early 20th-century...

Kalungi Ssebandeke shares four works that shaped his creative voice, from early inspiration to refined craft. In this self-told audio portrait, he reflects on the moments, details, and instincts that shape how he approaches character, rhythm, and storytelling. Moving across theatre, screen, and performance, Kalungi explores how different forms sharpen his perspective and expand his imagination. Th...

Swarzy holds a newspaper in one hand and the Bible in the other. What Would Jesus Say is a daily reflection on the news from the perspective of Jesus's words. It is Thought For The Day combined with the news headlines. Credits: Swarzy Shire (Host) Bernard P Achampong (Producer) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special audio drama episode, Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell set off to the fictional world of Latveria to uncover the layers of MF DOOM’s iconic album “MM..FOOD”. From late-night food spots to record store conversations, their journey blends memory, mystery, and music in true DOOM fashion. Along the way, they’re joined by… and bump into… an all-star lineup of DOOM’s close friends and fans...

Following Unedited’s CBBC show Skin Deep , our new format speaks to its 7 - 11-year-old male audience about philosophical concepts in an accessible and palatable way. Credits: Narrator: Reece Santos Produced: Priscilla Achampong Writers: Bernard P Achampong, Nkechi L Mgabado and Emma Blankson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiny Human Things: a brand new show about our smallest universal pleasures and the surprising things they reveal about… us. In this pilot episode surgeon and high-performance coach, Dr Lilli Cooper turns her clinical (and sometimes mischievous) eye to 🌈 RAINBOWS 🌈 as she explores their unexpectedly powerful impact on our brains, bodies, and sense of connection ensuring you’ll never see rainbows...

Everything I Own shares the personal story of a loved one left behind and uncovers unexpected treasures and untold stories that come to light as people become practical during grief. Credits: Host: Remel London Producer: Bernard P Achampong Executive Producer: Remel London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pour yourself a cuppa and join the P.M.Tea Podcast , host Roshan Roberts leads open, honest and empowering conversations about all things period and menstrual health related. From fibroids and PCOS to endometriosis, menopause and beyond. We’re breaking taboos, closing knowledge gaps and catching some lols along the way. From boiled eggs, to trekking in the jungle - we’re going places you wouldn’t...

⚠️ contains strong language ⚠️ DEAD TING is a darkly comedic audio drama series where two friends, Koby and Tayo, desperate to lose their virginity before going to university, become entangled with their seductive and mysterious neighbour, Mercedes. Written by Peter Lay (Degree, An Evening with Mum) Directed by Dani Moseley (Dreaming Whilst Black) CAST (in order of appearance) Elijah Baker as Koby...

The remarkable true story of Sarah Rector (1902 – 1967). Born in servitude to Native Americans Sarah becomes the first black child millionaire. Throughout her life, she is hounded by the press, harassed for loans, coerced by her family, controlled by a white guardian, and deceived by her husband. She spends her life fighting to get out of the spotlight until she finally loses it all and finds love...

Gary and Carys are sick and tired of poorly researched news stories that are overreported and go way over the top! But on the other hand, they want to show some love and let those important new stories that slip under the radar get their well-deserved moment in the sun, no pun intended! Join Gary Younge and Carys Afoko every week on Over The Top Under The Radar , where they'll discuss the news sto...

Redemption Man is a six-part audio documentary about the mysterious man who has been seen carrying a large white cross throughout West London for almost 35 years. Then he disappeared. So, who was Redemption Man? The series uncovers the life and legacy of the Redemption Man, illuminating lesser-known yet crucial aspects of black history in London post-Windrush. It also unravels the mystery of one o...

Creative duo designer Claire Yurika Davis and actor Portia Williams (collectively known as The High Priestxss) are passionate about healing—in the physical and spiritual realms. In each episode of The Offering, they are joined by a guest for an in-depth tarot reading and a conversation about how their personal astrological chart impacts their creativity and everyday outlook. Producer and Sound Des...

Join DJ Ace as he talks with your favourite music selectors about the music they love and would play at their final gigs. Hypothetically, of course. The guest for this episode is the world-famous DJ Spoony - a radio and television presenter, UK Garage pioneer and music lover. Spoony is a legend in the world of music and has soundtracked popular culture from behind the turntables for over 25 y...

Three friends bare all about their summer holiday together. The good, the bad, and the awkward Sometimes our hopes of sun, sea, and sensational parties end up being a nightmare you can't wait to escape from. Now you might finally get closure. In this pilot episode, Emily, Tom, and Natalie relive their high jinks from the Reading Music Festival using clips from their social media posts. Producer &a...

Joelah Noble (BBC) and Ade Oladipe (DAZN) host a new show about sneakers, trainers, kicks, pumps, or whatever you call them. Guests from music, sport and entertainment share their prized pairs in their collections and their fascination with the shoes. If you're not a sneakerhead, listen to something else (like Sam Smith or Britney Spears). This is for those who know their Huaraches from their Air...

Gary Younge's lyrical writing tackles issues such as urban housing inequality, food delivery "black sites," and a new wave of labour unions among sex workers on both sides of the Atlantic. Each episode is built on hard facts, likeable characters, and empathetic on-the-ground reporting. In the 'Facts' pilot, he explains why there are more jobs in Indian restaurants in the UK than in shipbuilding, s...