Tell A Friend

Tell A Friend

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Tell A Friend is an independent podcast which breaks down the top political and pop culture headlines. Host Bryan Knight examines the week’s events before deciding the highs and lows. Whether a politics fiend or simply baffled by world events, Tell A Friend is sure to keep you informed and entertained.

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Tell A Friend

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Latest episode

Oct 20, 2023

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Episodes

Hostile Environment (feat. Maya Goodfellow) 24.06.2020

In this episode, I interview author and race academic Maya Goodfellow. We discuss colonial nostalgia, the language around immigration and her book ‘Hostile Environment’.    Maya Goodfellow's Book: https://www.versobooks.com/books/3064...   Social Link: @MayaGoodfellow   Credit Host, Writer & Producer: Bryan Knight     [Theme Music Credit - Tha Silent Partner]...

A Lifelong Fight (feat. Peter Tatchell) 24.06.2020

In celebration of Pride Month, I interviewed prominent human rights activist Peter Tatchell on coming out, performing a citizen's arrest on Robert Mugabe and his involvement with OutRage!   The Peter Tatchell Foundation: https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org   Peter Tatchell Twitter page: @PeterTatchell    Credit Host, Writer & Producer: Bryan Knight     [T...

Decolonising The Curriculum (with Prof. Jeremy Black) 24.06.2020

In this episode, I explore the topic of decolonising of the curriculum. The first half features a discussion with two students (Almaz Akainyah & Neha) from the University of Exeter. Professor Jeremy Black MBE joins me for an interview in the second half to expresses his reservations on the topic.    Professor Jeremy Black's Website: https://jeremyblackhistorian.wordpres...  &nbs...

Tales From The Struggle (feat. Dr Beverley Bryan) 23.06.2020

In this episode, I interview former British Black Panther member Beverley Bryan about her involvement with the movement, her intersectional feminist activism and her advice for the anti-racist struggles of today.   Link to Dr Beverley Bryan's Book 'Heart of The Race: Black Women’s Lives in Britain' - https://www.versobooks.com/books/2694...    Credit  Host, Writer & Produce...

Tell A Friend: No Regrets (feat. Ben Bradshaw MP) 03.06.2020

In this episode, I speak with Ben Bradshaw MP about the Dominic Cummings controversy, Exeter's homelessness issue and his varied career in senior politics.    Link for Mr Bradshaw: https://www.benbradshaw.co.uk    Exeposé article: https://exepose.com/2019/09/24/exeter... (by Bryony Gooch)   Credit  Host, Writer & Producer: Bryan Knight   Twitter: @BryanKnight...

Tell A Friend: The Power of Words (with Nikki Giovanni) 03.06.2020

In this extended interview, I speak with legendary poet, author and educator: Nikki Giovanni. We discuss her contribution to the Black Arts Movement, her famous interview with James Baldwin and memories from her friendships with Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou.   Credit Host, Writer & Producer: Bryan Knight     [Theme Music Credit - Tha Silent Partner]   Twitter: @Bryan...

Tell A Friend: Living Legend (feat. Barbara Blake Hannah) 26.04.2020

In this week's episode, I interview Britain's first black television journalist Barbara Blake Hannah. In this extended interview, we discuss her life and career in the media, the challenges she faced whilst in Britain, and her journey to black consciousness.   Follow Barbara on Twitter - @BBlakeHannah   Check out her book - Growing Out: Black Hair & Black Pride in the Swinging Sixtie...

Tell A Friend: Operation Black Vote (feat. Lord Simon Woolley) 21.04.2020

In this week's episode, we are joined by the remarkable Lord Simon Woolley. We discuss his journey from community activism to the House of Lords and the way in which BAME communities are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzAeVqFSsJU Operation Black Vote: https://www.obv.org.uk  Credit Host, Writer & P...

Tell A Friend: History of Africa (feat. Zeinab Badawi) 18.04.2020

In this extra special episode, I am joined by world-renowned journalist Zeinab Badawi to discuss her fascinating BBC documentary series 'The History of Africa')   History of Africa [Produced by Kush Communications & BBC World News] - Available on BBC News Africa: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...    [Clips from the documentary - courtesy of BBC World News]    Cr...

A Speaker Like No Other (feat. Roy Sawh) 14.04.2020

In this extra special episode, I interview Black Power activist Roy Sawh about his incredible life as an anti-racism campaigner. We explore themes such as Black radicalism, political blackness and the effectiveness of creating broad-based alliances. [TW: contains discussion of racism] Roy Sawh's Memoir: From Where I Stand - [Hansib Publishing] Roy Sawh's Hyde Park Corner Speeches are available on...

The New Normal 07.04.2020

After a brief hiatus, I return with a new episode reflecting on the week's political news, reporting on the turmoil caused by the recent Coronavirus pandemic and discussing the ways in which individual acts of kindness are helping us all. [Featuring my interview with Dawn Butler MP] National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247 Samaritans - 116 123 Childline - 0800 1111 Credit Host, Writer &...

Chicken Box Flop 20.08.2019

On this episode, I delve into the past week's biggest headlines. Topic discussed range from the leaked Brexit dossier to the backfired chicken box campaign. Have a listen! [15 mins]

The Ghost of May 12.07.2019

In this episode, I discuss everything from the Home Office and their recent deportation scheme to Chelsea Handler's new bestselling book

Vacant at No. 10 18.06.2019

In this episode, I report on current global political events. From the Conservative leadership bid to the devastating Sudanese crisis, this week offered a lot to discuss.

'Ladies Who Punch' (feat. Ramin Setoodeh) 28.05.2019

In this special episode, I talk to New York Bestselling author Ramin Setoodeh about his recently released book on 'The View'. We discuss everything from Star Jones' infamous wedding, the hiring of Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd to the complex operation of running a successful talk show for 22 years.

That Special Place in Hell 11.02.2019

This week I cover the recent Liam Neeson controversy, Donald Tusk's recent remarks and many more juicy topics.

Building Walls, Not Bridges 20.01.2019

In this weeks show, I cover topics ranging from the anti-semitism controversy affecting the Women's March leaders, Zimbabwe's social media block to the US government shutdown.

Black Chyna, White Cream 30.11.2018

This week's episodes reflects on all the problematic news: from Blac Chyna's promotion of skin bleaching creams to The British Museum's thievery. Show Twitter: https://twitter.com/TellAFriendPod Bryan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bryanknight_ [Episode amended and re-published on 30/11/18]

For The Sake of Civility! 26.10.2018

This week we cover everything from Mailed bombs to Blackface. (ep. 1) Show Twitter: https://twitter.com/TellAFriendPod

BHM (Pilot Episode) 08.10.2018

In this episode, we reflect on the key headlines in the past week and discuss the erasure of Black History Month in the UK. Music used: https://blocsonic.com/releases/bsmx0171?utm_source=freemusicarchive&utm_campaign=tsp_bluntedsesh&utm_medium=web Show Twitter: https://twitter.com/TellAFriendPod Bryan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bryanknight_

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