Charlie Taylor
Founder/Director of The 5th Element Podcast Network
Appears in 387 Episodes
Ep.340 - Moral Failures & Engineering Amnesia
In a week where:Tsunami warnings ring across Pacific after a 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast.Cherry Vann becomes UK's first female archbishop after electio...
Ep.339 - Age Verification & Rastafari
In a week where:Hulk Hogan dies aged 71.Jazz legends Chuck Mangione & Dame Cleo Laine die aged 84 & 97 respectively.ESPN to purchase NFL Network and RedZone for a repo...
Ep.338 - Orgreave Inquiry, Sudan & "Gen-Z Stare"
In a week where:Trump sues The Wall Street Journal over an article implicating him with Jeffrey Epstein.Red Tories suspend Diane Abbott over rehashing her “levels to r...
Ep.337 - BBC Outsourcing & Bangladeshi Rap
In a week where:France & UK agree to "one in, one out” migration deal.A small plane fireballs in Southend Airport, killing four people.Iga Swiatek & Janik Sinner win t...
Ep.336 - Chinese Students Vs AI, "Akon City" & Arthur Ashe
In a week where:Sean Combs is found guilty of two of five counts; maximum sentence is 20 years.Liverpool’s Diogo Jota & brother Andre die in a car crash.Actor Michael ...
Barbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part Three
The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance and rei...
Ep.335 - Zohran Mamdani, Digital Nomads & Boat Life
In a week where:A child dies & several more injured after a tree falls in my local park.BBC decide to not broadcast Kneecap's Glastonbury performance live.England U21s...
Barbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part Two
The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance and rei...
Ep.334 - Palestine Action & Bezos Vs Venice
In a week where:The Los Angeles Lakers are sold for $10B.Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo agree on a draft agreement to end fighting in eastern DRC.Assisted...
Barbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part One
The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance and rei...
Ep.333 - "Millionaire Exodus", White/Black Genius & Spotify
In a week where:The Beach Boys’ architect Brian Wilson dies aged 82.Air India flight to London Gatwick crashes in Ahmedabad with all but one of the 242 people dead.Bal...
Ep.332 - Italian Citizenship, New Media & Fairer Fashion
In a week where:THE GIRLS (Trump & Musk) ARE FIGHTING!!!Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returned to the U.S. to face federal criminal charges.Trump activates National Guard on...
Ep.331 - Death Of Google, Otaku & NBA Europe
In a week where:1. Microplastics are found in bugs for the first time.2. Michael Sumler, member of iconic band Kool & the Gang, dies in car crash aged 71.3. The UK ban...
Ep.330 - "Diamond Chapters" W/ Iris Gold
Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to London-born, Copenhagen-raised artist Iris Gold in conjunction with her recent single release "Andre 3K"....
Ep.329 - Face Recognition, Centrism & Sebastião Salgado
In a week where:The UK hands Chagos Islands back to Mauritius.Sacha Jenkins, Director and Hip-Hop Journalist, dies aged 53.Russia ramps up on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv w...
Ep.328 - Stadium Concerts & Final Destination
In a week where:Kier Starmer reveals plans to send refused asylum seekers to overseas ‘return hubs’.Crystal Palace win their 1st major trophy, beating Man City 1-0 in ...
Ep.327 - "Stop The Boats", India/Pakistan & Sycamore Gap
In a week where:US & UK strike a trade deal.80th VE Day comes & goes.A new Pope is announced: Robert Francis Prevost, first from the USA is now Leo XIV.India & Pakista...
Ep.326 - Oscar Voters (Not) Watching Films & Hiroshige
In a week where:USA & Ukraine agree on a minerals deal.The FA is banning transgender women from participating in Women's Football.Reform dominates UK Local Elections.T...
Ep.325 - Ryan Coogler & Copyright
In a week where:EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines.India revokes all visas issued to Pakistani nationals after an attack in Kashmir.Pakistan suspends visas for...
Ep.324 - "Bringing You Into My World" W/ Ryder
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 Kingsto...
Ep.323 - "It Only Gotta Be Three Minutes" W/ Derrick McKenzie
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 ...
Ep.322 - Datacentres & "Dire Wolves"
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 r...
Ep.321 - Boarding School, Chewing Gum & Grand Slam Track
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 tar...
Ep.320 - Korean Adoption, Spanish Houses & Turkish Protests
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 on...
Ep.319 - "Oh Freedom!" W/ Ovie Okenarhe
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, ...
Ep.318 - Benefits, Gang War & Black Women's Hair Care
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 aft...
Ep.317 - Mahmoud Khalil, Solidarity & Plastic
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 Communit...
Ep.316 - Ketamine, Wretch 32 & Sustainable Carnival
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....
Ep.315 - "You Have To Love It" W/ EB Rebel
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 beginning...
Ep.314 - Senegal, "No Other Land" & Colour
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...