This Is Spoke

S2 E12 - 'Community' feat. Novelist & S1

Communities are all around us, at work, college, schools and most importantly, where we live. They are the catalysts in the growth of music, culture and our identity. However, day by day, councils are making massive cuts to youth services, resulting in closed youth centres and safe spaces for many young people around the country. In this episode, Fenn and Zuu discuss the importance of community and how we can help keep them strong in trying times. Joined by music maker and producer, Novelist and Drill artist and ‘most hated’ guy, S1. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

S2 E11 - 'Happiness' feat. Chris Jammer & Mim Shaikh

According to recent data, the happiness of 16-25-year-olds is dropping compared to those of teens from previous decades. But with people constantly documenting their lives on social media, is there any wonder anxiety and depression is on the rise? In this episode, Fenn and Zuu explore whether we are an unhappy generation and the different ways we can all become happier. Joined by the CEO of Strawberries and Creem Fest and winner of Shipwrecked 2019, Chris Jammer, and Radio 1Xtra DJ and documentary filmmaker, Mim Shaikh.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

S2 E10 - 'The Trap' feat. Remel London & Lippy Lickshot

Trapping drugs has been glorified through music which, in turn, arguably perpetuates the cycle of young people, especially young men of colour, entering the world of dealing – often to a white middle-class clientele. In this episode, Fenn and Zuu are joined by television and radio presenter, Remel London and podcaster and cultural commentator, Lippy Lickshot as they explore the link between drugs and anti-social behaviour, and question why the UK is still yet to legalise cannabis.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

S2 E9 - 'Beauty Standards' feat. Mahaneela & Naysap

The concept of beauty has always morphed throughout time, as society's perception of what is beautiful is influenced by broader cultural factors. However, one narrative often left out of the debate are the pressures that men also face. In this episode, Fenn and Zuu are joined by stylist and photographer Naomi Richardson, aka Naysap, and photographer and director Mahaneela as they explore rigid beauty expectations for all genders, and the media's responsibility in perpetuating stereotypes of what is beautiful. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

S2 E8 - 'LGBTQI+' feat. Ben Hunte & Aisha Mirza

The 1969 Stonewall Riots were a pivotal moment in LGBT history galvanising people everywhere to fight for change. Today, although there's been a dramatic improvement in the treatment of LGBTQI+ people, there still is a long way to go. In this episode, journalist and DJ, Aisha Mirza and BBC presenter and journalist, Ben Hunte join Fenn and Zuu to discuss what has changed 50 years since Stonewall and delve into the experiences of LGBTQI+ people of colour and explore what safe spaces are available for this community. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy