Charlie Taylor
Founder/Director of The 5th Element Podcast Network
Appears in 438 Episodes
Ep.363 - "Write Exactly What I Want To Write" W/ Morenike
Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to Italo-Nigerian artist that has spent a decade learning about music, only to break all the rules she's ...
Ep.362 - Giving Homeless Money & 6-7
In a week where:Around 40 people have died and at least 115 have been injured in an explosion at an Alpine Ski resort in Switzerland.Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea.Betty ...
30 Questions - NappyHigh
Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have Producer NappyHigh once again for a fresh set of 30 Questions, the first person to take it twice.NappyHigh's 3rd Inter...
30 Questions - Kairos The Writer
Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have R&B artist Kairos The Writer back on to answer 30 Questions.Kairos The Writer InterviewThank you for listening! If you...
30 Questions - Marquise Fair
Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have singer/songwriter Marquise Fair back on for one of the longest 30Qs so far. Marquise Fair interview. Thank you for lis...
Long Read - The Richest Black Girl In America
Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to Truly Adventurous for "The Richest Black Girl In America" By Lauren N. Henley. This story - which can easi...
Long Read - Claude McKay
Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to The Guardian for "‘The jobless should lead the attack’: a radical Jamaican journalist in 1920s London" By ...
30 Questions - Ovie Okenarhe
Friend of 5E Ovie Okenarhe comes back through to answer 30 Questions!Spin Ovie's interview here.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether...
Ep.361 - "Intellectualised Music" W/ Steven Blush
Another interview for you to step to! For this one, I got an exclusive look at a new book that charts - aptly through its title - "When Rock Met Hip-Hop" and got to ta...
Long Read - Abolish The Monarchy
Welcome WG listeners, to a Long Read! For this one, we head to The New Statesman for "Abolish The Monarchy" written by Will Lloyd. In this aptly titled essay, Lloyd ch...
Ep.360 - "It's All Timing, It's All Destined" W/ NappyHigh
Another interview for you to step to! For this one we catch up with one of my favourite producers for a WG record 3rd time! You'd think I'd know that! But I didn't, wh...
Long Read - Jay-Z & Black Capitalism
Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to Current Affairs for "Jay-Z and the Pitfalls of Black Capitalism" written by Yannick Giovanni Marshall. Thi...
Ep.359 - Asylum Reform, Pharrell & Black British 'Elders'
In a week where:Singer D4vd identified as suspect in death of 15-year-old girl found dead in vehicle he owned.Fugees rapper Pras sentenced to 14 years in prison over 1...
Ep.358 - Assata Shakur & The Windrush Myth
In a week where:Tory Lite map out plans for Immigration reform.A copper mine bridge in DRC collapses, killing 32.Anthony Joshua will fight Jake Paul in December.Trump ...
Ep.357 - Mayor Mamdani & Dumbasses @ The BBC
In a week where:Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC Mayoral race.Tesla shareholders agree to give Elon Musk a $1T pay package.ITV are in talks with Sky over a £1.6B sale.Forme...
Ep.356 - Hurricane Melissa, Flag Raisers & Andrew
In a week where:Trump tells The Pentagon to resume nuclear testing after 30+ years.LA Dodgers retain the World Series after Game 7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.The G...
Ep.355 - Tigray, Sports Gambling & The Louvre Heist
In a week where:Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among over 30 people arrested as part of two multimillion-dollar ga...
Ep.354 - The Pelicot Trial & Black Cosplayers
In a week where:New York GOP disbands Young Republicans over controversial messages.Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles and honors amid Epstein accusations.OpenAI ...
Ep.353 - West Papua, Chris Brown & Modern Nigerian Art
In a week where:Tim Westwood is charged with four counts of rape.A Gaza-Israeli ceasefire & hostage deal is approved.Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group is d...
Ep.352 - "Baltimore Is My Entire Experience" W/ John Wells
Another WG interview for you to step to! This time, friend of the show - Music Journalist Miki Hellerbach - links me with fellow Baltimorean, rapper John Wells off the...
