"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

Another interview for you to step to! For this one I am joined by Music Journalist & "In Search Of Sauce" alum Miki Hellerbach to elevate the conversation with Kingston-Upon-Hull born and London-based producer Ryder. With his first of a series of EPs "RYDERHOOD" dropping this Friday, (not the 28th!) we talk about his beginnings, learning production independently; moving to London; Miki & R...

Another interview for you to step to! For this one, I talk to veteran drummer for modern legends Jamiroquai Derrick McKenzie off the back of a new collaborative EP he participated in called "Soil Samples" . We talk his beginnings, a typical Derrick McKenzie day; his early gigs, a bit of Jamiroquai, how "Soil Samples" came about and of course his Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contr...

In a week where: Amadou Bagayoko of music duo Amadou & Mariam dies aged 70. Universal chooses Bedford to be location of its first theme park in Europe. UK Parliament is recalled to map out saving British Steel. US judge rules pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported. Rory McIlroy wins The Masters - achieving a career Grand Slam - the 6th golfer to do so. In Tech: (10:33) The compe...

In a week where: Actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65. National Rally leader Marine Le Pen is convicted of embezzlement, sentenced to four years in prison. Donald Trump goes tariff crazy. Russell Brand is charged with Rape. Elon Musk gets rinsed on his own Live stream. In Tech: (5:21) Kenyan workers are doing something that we're told is impossible to do these days: Taking on tech companies, in this case...

In a week where: Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal is beaten and kidnapped by armed Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers.  US government adds a journalist onto their private Signal chat. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to separate deals to pause attacks in the Black Sea. Athletics becomes first Olympic sport to require genetic testing on female athletes. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake kill...

Another interview for you to step to! This episode I talk to Founder of the "OH FREEDOM!" Festival Ovie Okenarhe. We talk about his beginnings, his sporty background, moving to Australia and how the festival came about. Oh, and his Top 5 as standard. The inaugural Oh Freedom! Festival will take place this bank holiday weekend from May 2nd to May 5th, 2025, in central London, celebrating the power...

In a week where: Author & writer Alex Wheatle dies aged 62. Trump signs order to begin dismantling of US education department.  Protests in Istanbul, Turkey break out after its popular mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is arrested.  JFK Files are declassified. George Foreman, boxing champion and entrepreneur, dies aged 76. In Politics: (9:05) With Tory Lite's Benefit reform a little clearer in our view, mo...

In a week where: Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put it back into ministerial control.  Ukraine agree to 30 day ceasefire but Russia doesn't. Meta will launch Community Notes.  US conducts strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Tory Lite announces cuts to Disability Benefits. In the first of two Society segments: (7:01) The detainment of Mahmoud Khalil and many others has sent shockwaves through th...

In a week where: Roy Ayers, jazz-funk pioneer behind Everybody Loves the Sunshine, dies aged 84. D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies aged 64. Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney will become new prime minister of Canada.  Anonymous hacks Twitter. Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings. In...

Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one, I talk to Dallas born & raised EB Rebel now sharpening their craft in New York City. We get into their beginnings, talented & gifted programs; their queerness, being 'genre-less' and of course their Top 5. BUENAS NOCHES (Single) Their EP "Play At Your Own Risk" drops March 28th. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the...

In a week where: A$AP Rocky found not guilty in his two 2021 felony assault charges. Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia.  Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is charged for inciting a coup.  Amazon MGM Studios gains creative control over James Bond film franchise. Conservatives win German General Election with far-right AfD in second. In Society: (9:57) Senegal are overhauling their s...

No IAWW since I'm recording this early... In Politics: (3:09) In a low-key mask-off moment, the US Democrats - after getting berated by their grassroots orgs - are pissed of about being told to - checks notes - oppose shit? ( Article By Jake Johnson ) In Music: (13:21) Malcolm X once talked about Black celebrities as leaders. It came back into my mind this week as Stormzy got rid of all mention of...

In a week where: Donald Trump seeks to ethnically cleanse Gaza. Jimmy Butler is finally traded from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors. Irv Gotti, Music Producer and Murder Inc. Co-Founder, Dead at 54. The remains of Grenfell Tower will be demolished. The Philadelphia Eagles win the SuperBowl. In Politics: (5:16) Kier Starmer's Tory Lite is producing just as advertised, its a shame that h...

In a week where: US suffers two plane crashes within days of each other. Guantanamo Bay will be repurposed to hold undocumented migrants. Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles are 100% contained after 24 days.  Ebola outbreaks in Uganda. The Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks trade packages which include Luka Doncic & Anthony Davis. In the 1st of two Politics segments: (6:02) It has...

In a week where: Prince Harry gets 8-Figure settlement from The Sun, avoiding trial. Trump threatens Putin to stop 'ridiculous' Ukraine war. Axel Rudakubana is sentenced to 52 years in prison for his Southport stabbing last year. Oscar nominations drop. Madison Keys stuns World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open final. In Politics: (7:37) The Nationality and Borders Act is legislation th...

In a week where: Hamas & Israel lock in a ceasefire & hostage deal. Drake files another lawsuit.  David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78. TikTok is banned in the US and then reinstated after 12 hours. Donald Trump officially becomes President... Again. In the first of two Tech segments: (4:23) With the threat of TikTok getting banned still looming, a ton of Ame...

In a week where: Multiple wildfires go down in & around the Los Angeles area. OpenAI's Sam Altman denies sexual abuse accusations from his sister, Ann. Four Lynx are illegally released into the Scottish Highlands.  Donald Trump gets let off in criminal hush money case sentencing. Sam Moore, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and one-half of soul duo Sam & Dave, dies at age 89. In Environment: (...

In a week where: Investigators try & fail to arrest South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol. Popeye, Tintin, and "A Farewell to Arms" among popular intellectual properties to enter the public domain. Luke Littler beats Michael van Gerwen to win PDC World Darts Championship. Apple agrees to settle $95M class action lawsuit over Siri recordings. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime M...

For this Long Read, we head to The Guardian for "The invention of Whiteness: The long history of a dangerous idea" By Robert P. Baird . In the chunky text, Baird lays out the origins of Whiteness and how it has evolved to fit the purposes for the powers that be. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, pe...

In a week where: Azerbaijan opens a criminal investigation after a passenger jet crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people on board. At least 6,000 prisoners escape from a high-security facility in Mozambique.  At least 177 people were killed in the deadliest air accident ever in South Korea. Magnus Carlsen, is disqualified from the World Rapid Championship due to refusing to change from jeans. Jim...

Friend of 5E - Singer/Songwriter Wolfgang Valbrun - comes through to answer 30 Questions. Spin Wolfgang Valbrun's interview here. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail...

Friend of 5E - Independent singer/songwriter Fifidiny - comes through to answer 30 Questions. Spin Fifidiny's interview here. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com...

For this Long Read, we head to Esses Magazine for "The Deadliest Race" by Darrell Hartman. In the piece: A stirring telling of the 1955 Le Mans 24hr Endurance Race; with focus on the manufacturers, drivers and the tidal wave of influence that those 24 hours made. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, p...

Friend of 5E - Garage Pioneer MC Bushkin - comes through to answer 30 Questions. Spin my initial interview with MC Bushkin here. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail....

For this Long Read, we head to Current Affairs for "What 'Tintin' Tells Us About Imperialism" By Andrew Ancheta . In the piece, Ancheta revisits Hergé's popular comic strips, to get to analyse how engrained Imperialism (and a ton of other 'isms') was in the long-running children's comic. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing y...