Charlie Taylor
Founder/Director of The 5th Element Podcast Network
Appears in 375 Episodes
Ep.182 - British Gymnastics & DALL-E
On Ep.182 of WG: British Gymnastics in hot water, The Athletics says "No politics" for staff, cannabis growing & DALL-E.
Ep.181 - Rwanda & Grenfell, 5 Years On
On Ep.181 of WG: Asylum seekers being shipped to Rwanda, Batman & Scotland Yard saving Spotify, Dating Apps dying & Grenfell, five years on.
Ep.180 - Two Johnsons & Animal Agriculture
In Ep.180 of WG: Boris Johnson, Dustin Johnson, Animal Agriculture and celebrities pushing crypto.
Long Read - AI Poetry
For this Long Read: Poetry and why it's the last line of defence for humans against AI's ability to "be human".
Ep.179 - TV Trends, UK Rap & CBBC
On Ep.179 of WG: Nostalgia continues to be milked in TV, UK Rap is now doing the same, CBBC is going down & artists being pressured to play the viral game.
Ep.178 - Black Propaganda, Pop Culture & 'Like'
On Ep.178 of WG: 'Black Propaganda', Pop Culture is becoming mush, the word 'like' & your creative purpose.
Ep.177 - Ads, Michelle Yeoh & Walking
On Ep.177 of WG: Streaming with ads, a particular song off Kendrick Lamar's new album, Michelle Yeoh and the joy of walking.
Long Read - Height-Increasing Surgery
For this Long Read, we explore men opting for height-increasing surgery.
Ep.176 - Sinn Féin & African Trade
On Ep.176 of WG: Sinn Féin's landmark win, Africa makes a deal, a Civil Servant wins a case, and rappers shilling for fast food spots.
Ep.175 - London Landlords & Tim Westwood
On Ep.175 of WG: London Landords, Tim Westwood, Clara Amfo & Gas-free homes.
Long Read - The Black S. London Football Factory
For this Long Read: The Black British football factory, centred in South London.
Ep.174 - Elon Twitter, BeReal & Margo Jefferson
On Ep.174 of WG: Elon Musk and Twitter; BeReal; Netflix takes a dive & Margo Jefferson on several topics.
Long Read - Eco-Vinyl & Our Listening Habits
On this Bonus WG: A long read on Eco-vinyl and the environmental cost of vinyl.
Ep.173 - Digital Divide & Ambient Music
On Ep.173 of WG: The privilege to log-off, Is Marcus Rashford working class? Why you should stop correcting mispronunciation and the glory of ambient music.
Long Read - Multicultural London English
For this Long Read: Multicultural London English, a stew of lingo that London kids are making their own.
Ep.172 - Ed Sheeran, Claudia Rankine & Artistic Niche
On Ep.172 of WG: Ed Sheeran wins a case, Claudia Rankine talks to white people; finding a niche in your art & life lessons from people near death.
Long Read - Windrush's 'Barrel Children'
For this Long Read, Windrush families and the emotional burden of migration.
Ep.171 - Jack Wills & £500 For Culture
On Ep.171 of WG: Microplastics have been found in people's bloodstream, Rishi Sunak's relationship with Russia, Jack Wills "catching vibes" and Italy giving 18-year-ol...
Long Read - Book Banning In The US
For this Long Read: How Big Tech lost to Europe.
Ep.170 - The Slap Heard Around The World
On Ep.170 of WG - The slap heard around the world, Prince William's 'profound sorrow', films are disappearing and why good art is no longer enough.
Ep.169 - Child Q & 'Dumbphones'
On Ep.169 of WG: Extraordinary heating, mental health in teenage girls, Child Q & 'Dumbpphones'.
Ep.168 - Ye, Ryan Coogler & Greetings
On Ep.168 of WG: How the Russo/Ukraine war invalidated "The Exit", the one time we talk about Ye, Ryan Coogler's traumatic episode & the future of physical greetings.
Long Read - What's In A Black Name?
For this Long Read, an exploration into Black names.
Long Read - Top Boy: To Be Continued
For this Long Read, we get into Crack Magazine's feature with "Top Boy" stars Ashley Walters, Kano, Little Simz & Michael Ward.
Ep.167 - Pills By Post & Marilyn Stafford
On Ep.167 of WG: Misogyny in schools, women's relationship with police, Pills By Post & Marilyn Stafford.
Ep.166 - Russia, Ukraine & Voice Notes
On Ep.166 of WG: Two pieces relating to the Russo-Ukraine conflict, Rastafarian women & the prominence of Voice Notes.
Long Read - The Credit Suisse Leak
For this bonus episode of WG: A long read on the recent Credit Suisse bank leak.
Ep.165 - "Part Of My Legacy" W/ Backwood Sweetie
On Ep.165 of WG: A new interview, getting to know a lyricist reborn, Backwood Sweetie.
Ep.164 - Jamal Edwards & Parasocial Relationships
On Ep.164 of WG: RIP Jamal Edwards, Russian oligarchs, Olympian's mental health and parasocial relationships.
Long Read - The 2022 Winter Olympics
In the first Long Read, we dive into China's role in the Winter Olympics.
