The Black and Irish Podcast

Series 2 kicks off with an exploration of the Black & Irish identity. Featuring hosts Leon Diop, Femi Bankole, Amanda Ade and Boni Odoemene

The Black & Irish Podcast is back. New episodes coming soon.

In the final episode of the series, Amanda talks to sociologist Dr Lucy Michael, an expert on Racism and Integration about her work with INAR and the setting up of iReport an online platform where you can report incidences of Racism in Ireland , how Allyship needs to be developed and engaged and understanding the importance of unconscious bias.

Leon Diop, Femi Bankole, Amanda Ade, and Boni Odoemene get together via Zoom for a festive catch-up, discussing the impact that 2020 has had on their own lives, and the lives of the Black & Irish Community. They also discuss the importance of staying connected, plus they reveal their own families' Christmas traditions.

Femi Bankole chats with Timi about how he forged his career, media representation and his hopes for his son.

Amanda chats with writer, academic, and broadcaster Emma Dabiri about her renowned book 'Don't Touch My Hair', the importance of representation, and what it truly means to be Irish.

Actress Jade Jordan chats with Leon Diop about her path to working in London, the importance of returning home to Dublin and she tells of how capturing her grandmother's story has inspired her.

Join Boni Odoemene as he chats to fitness influencer Paul Olima about growing up in Dublin, gaining respect through sport and the differences between living in Dublin and London.

Dr Monica Peres : Join Femi Bankole as he speaks to GP Dr Monica Peres about coming to Ireland at the age of sixteen , the challenges of accessing education, going to the Gaeltacht in Donegal and her passion for doing a job she loves.

Join Boni as he chats to Ben Butler, a mixed race father of two from Dublin . Ben speaks of feeling resentment towards people who looked like him and how he can now play his part in making Ireland far more welcoming and hospitable for all.

Join Amanda Ade as she speaks with Sophie Okpara about her experience of being a minority student, her feelings on completing the first Black Studies module at an Irish university, the importance of her faith, and how education is essential to bring about change.

Join Leon Diop as he talks to Dafe Orugbo aka Max Zanga from the hip-hop band Tebi Rex. Leon and Max met at university and in this episode they share their experiences of growing up as black and mixed-race in Ireland, meeting at uni, and Max shares his experience of being on The Late Late Show.

Join Leon Diop, Femi Bankole, Amanda Ade and Boni Odoemene as they talk to a variety of people – about the culture, language and identity of the Black Irish Community living in Ireland today.