Charlie Taylor
Founder/Director of The 5th Element Podcast Network
Appears in 388 Episodes
Ep.88 - Anti-Semitism, Talib Kweli & Cratedigging
On Ep.88 of WG: African Americans & anti-semitism, Talib Kweli's Twitter cesspool, the NBA's appreciated, but toothless jersey naming scheme and a story about the wond...
Ep.87 - Hong-Kong, Washington NFL Team & DJ Akademiks
On Ep.87 of WG: China squeezes Hong-Kong, The Washington Football Team have finally removed their racist name/logo, we now know the numbers for Black British History r...
Ep.86 - Maya Moore, Social Care & The SLIDING SCALE
On Ep.86 of WG: Maya Moore is one of the greatest sportspeople ever, Boris Johnson shits on the Social Care sector, Prentice Penny gets on Hollywood's neck & a how "Pr...
Ep.85 - "Time Is The Most Expensive Currency" W/ King Yanz
On Ep.85 of WG: I talk to artist King Yanz about his early years in Finland, his years of dormant songwriting that finally burst into actual music and, of course, his ...
Ep.84 - TV Diversity, Free Black University & 6ix9ine
On Ep.84 of WG: A message to people in UK TV, Dina Asher-Smith delivers a great column, the idea of a Free Black University is here(!!!) and 6ix9ine is everything that...
Ep.83 - Little Britain, Black Women & Lockdown Easing
On Ep.83 of WG: Should shows like "Little Britain" be sent to the Shadow Realm? Black men still can't listen to black women properly; The NBA is coming back and I'm on...
Ep.82 - "Attatched To A True Purpose" W/ Martin Soaries
On Ep.82 of WG: Basketball Society's Martin Soaries comes through to talk about his life so far, his life ties to the sport of Basketball, the fundamental flaw of "The...
Ep.81 - "See The Brush Strokes" W/ Diarmuid Goggins (Part 2)
On Ep.81 of WG: Director Diarmuid Goggins comes through to pick up where we left off. We talk Bulletproof 2, people that watch his work on their phones, the Film & TV ...
Ep.80 - Pull The Knife Out, Seal The Wound
I've had a lot on my mind and needed to get some thoughts out, so I hope you'll indulge me as I let my brain bleed for about an hour. No music, minimal editing, just m...
Ep.79 - "Hey! Dipyramid!" W/ Diarmuid Goggins (Part 1)
On Ep.79 of WG - TV Director Diarmuid Goggins comes through to talk about his beginnings, his first foray into filming and the existential thoughts that come with bein...
Ep.78 - "I'm Getting Me A Fucking Job!" W/ Khaaliq Crowder
On Ep.78 of WG: Friend Khaaliq Crowder comes through to keep it 100 about how he's feeling as lockdown continues, festivals & concerts, Tyler Perry, a whole lot of tal...
Ep.77 - "Stay On Your Journey" W/ Danielle Moné Truitt
On Ep. 77 of WG: Actress Danielle Moné Truitt comes through to talk about her beginnings, her singing background, the trials & tribulations of being an actor, her one-...
Ep.76 - "Make Something That Means Something" W/ Junii
On Ep.76 of WG: I interview artist Junii.
Ep.75 - "YOU'RE AT THE LAYUP LINE!" W/ Dave James (Part 2)
In Part 2 of my catch up with Dave James, we talk Jay Electronica and why "A Written Testimony" was disappointing. Why Ms Lauryn Hill needs more material to be in GOAT...
Ep.74 - "In America..." W/ Dave James (Part 1)
On Ep.74 of WG: Friend of 5E Dave James comes through for a 2-parter, both filled with good vibes, quality conversation and top tier banter.
Ep.73 - "The Aim Is To Change The Focus" W/ DEACON
On this episode of WG: Friend of 5E DEACON comes through to talk about the lockdown, his new project "Polaroid Nudes", life as a creative and, of course, his Top 5.
Ep.72 - "Creativity Is Figuring Out The Puzzle" W/ Ric Flo (Part 2)
On Ep.72 of WG - Part 2 of my conversation with Ric Flo. Talking music, his work so far, his work coming up and, of course, his Top 5.
Ep.71 - "Hackney Market, School & McDonalds" W/ Ric Flo (Part 1)
On Ep.71 of WG: Lyricist, Graphic Designer & 1/3 of UK Hip-Hop group Jungle Brown Ric Flo comes through for a 2-Part interview.
Ep.70 - "In My Heart I'm West Coast, Forever" W/ NappyHigh
On Ep.70 of WG: The interviews continue as we all seclude from the 'rona. This episode, I talk to producer NappyHigh on his beginnings, influences, collabs & of course...
Ep.69 - "100 Years Old & Still Sue His Ass" W/ ToeKnee Tee
On Ep.69 of WG: I meet up with artist and self-proclaimed wordsmith ToeKnee Tee. We talk about his upbringing, his roots in Production, DJ'ing & engineering, his ethic...
Ep.68 - "Everything & Nothing" W/ Tianna Madison
On Ep.68 of WG: I catch up with Track & Field legend and all-around inspiration Tianna Madison about recovery, Yoga, writing and, of course, her Top 5.
Ep.67 - IWD2020 Special W/ Ms Melody Monroe
For the 2020 edition of WG International Women's Day Special, we catch up with #FriendOf5E Ms Melody Monroe
Ep.66 - Coronavirus, Amazon Alexa & DJ Kool Herc
On this episode of WG: Coronavirus is becoming a problem, what "Just Mercy" & "Parasite" have in common. DJ Kool Herc wants a Hip-Hop museum in Jamaica & ALEXA. IS. LI...
Ep.65 - Black British Music, NBA All-Star & Black Identity
On Ep.65 of WG: Black Brits own the BRITs, NBA All-Star Weekend was a success, Afro-American athletes struggling with their identity & UK Arts bodies are under the mic...
Ep.64 - Windrush Deportation, Women In Film & Snoop Dogg
On Ep.64 of WG: The Windrush Scandal continues with no lessons learned, Women in Film had a great statistical 2019, Snoop Dogg hates black women(?) & Black record exec...
Ep.63 - "No Hierarchy In Sharing Knowledge" W/ Otis Mensah
On Ep.63 of WG: Hip-Hop/Spoken Word Artist Otis Mensah joins the show to talk about his beginnings, his love for Hip-Hop Poetry & his Top 5.
Ep.62 - Kobe Bryant, CoCo Gauff & Grenfell Inquiry
On Ep.62 of WG: Some thoughts on the sudden passing of Kobe, Gianna Bryant & the other victims of the Calabasas Helicopter Crash. Will sports media let CoCo Gauff be a...
Ep.61 - Exit Economics, Rock & Roll HOF & Zion Williamson
On this week's WG: Bloomberg got numbers on how much "The Exit" has cost. The Rock & Roll HOF is terrible. Tyler Perry still gives me mixed feelings & Zion Williamson ...
Ep.60 - Award SZN 2020
On Ep.60 of WG: Oscars, (W)AFTAs & BRIT Award nominations are here and they're varying levels of terrible. Also, a look into the concept of Intellectual Humility.
Ep.59 - Australia: The Fires, The Response, The Implications
On Ep.59 of WG: Hip-Hop Numbers & Diggin' In The Digits' Ben Carter joins the show to talk about the Australia Fires & everything social & political that surrounds it.