Podcast
1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave
Hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra · EN
Richie Brave hosts the biggest group chat of the week.
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Protecting your mind as a creative
Mar 2900:59:58Tap to summarizeRichie Brave discusses the wellbeing of artists. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Transcribe →Are young people being priced out of adulthood?
Mar 2200:59:59Tap to summarizeRichie Brave explores whether young people have been giving the tools to 'adult' properly and successfully. From looking at the facts and figures of the economy and hearing directly from different generations navigating adulthood today. Joining him for this conversation are: Rotimi Merriman-Johnson aka Mr Money Jar. Award-winning economist, financial educator and content creator helping audiences better understand money, investing and financial literacy.Host, content creator and digital personality, Layoschoice, who has built an audience through vlogs, social commentary and storytelling.And multi-award-winning comedian, Slim, one of the most recognisable voices on the Black British comedy circuit, who recently launched his Radio 4 series Slim's Guide to Life, a stand-up special in which he reflects on his life, career, and experiences in the industry.Together, along with some input from our listeners, they answer the question: Are young people being priced out of adulthood?Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Transcribe →Are we losing recipes?
Mar 1500:59:59Tap to summarizeRichie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Transcribe →Behind the scenes of 1Xtra's Comedy Gala
Mar 801:00:00Tap to summarize1Xtra's Comedy Gala returned, and Richie chats backstage with the comedians on this year's line-up: Annette Fagan, Diesel, Emmanuel Sonubi, Junior Booker, Kyrah Gray, Leroy Brito and Travis Jay. And of course the host of the night: Eddie Kadi. They discuss how they got into comedy, pre-show rituals and what life was like for them growing up. You'll also get a preview of a few of the comedians' onstage jokes!Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Transcribe →How to be a cool aunty!
Mar 101:00:00Tap to summarizeRichie Brave is joined by the co-founder of The CCC Awards, which stands for community, corporate and culture and is all about giving flowers to the people in our communities doing great things without recognition. Mahari Hay talks Year 2 of the awards and what to expect. We're also celebrating International Women's Day early on 1Xtra Talks with Richie sitting down with the unfiltered trio from Your Aunties Could Never Pod, AK, Nana and Farrah. They talk being 'cool aunties', what they love about being a woman, perimenopause and more. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Transcribe →Behind the Scenes
Feb 2200:59:59Tap to summarizeRichie Brave is going behind the scenes! Talking to the people and entrepreneurs that are not only self starters but also influence and contribute to the finishing product of something that we all get to enjoy, whether that be in fashion, business or film and TV. He'll be sitting down with: - Patrick Egbon-Marshall, owner of the modelling agency Menace Models. - Martha Nakintu, award-nominated writer, producer and founder of MXM Productions - Rome Haghighat, founder of Health & Holistics, grassroots health advocate turned entrepreneurProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Transcribe →Let's talk about STDs
Feb 1500:59:58Tap to summarizeFor HIV Awareness Week, Richie is joined by professionals to discuss the importance of HIV education.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Transcribe →Why Fela Kuti still matters
Feb 800:59:59Tap to summarizeThe legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti has been posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy since the award's inception in 1963. Richie sits down with his son Seun Kuti to talk what this means for his legacy.Richie is also joined in studio by 2026 EE BAFTA Rising Star Nominee, Archie Madekwe. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Transcribe →Why should I donate blood?
Feb 100:59:58Tap to summarizeRichie Brave is joined by 1Xtra Family Fee Mak and CassKidd as they head down to the Brixton Blood Donor centre to go through the process of donating blood. They discourse with the Donor Carers there, what it takes to donate blood and the impact it has on other peoples lives. Richie will also be getting an update on how Jamaica continues to recover and heal in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Transcribe →Afcon Highlights and all things comedy with Eddie Kadi
Jan 2700:59:59Tap to summarizeRichie Brave is joined by Eddie Kadi throughout the whole show as Eddie discusses what the AFCON Tournament was like out in Morocco from the group stages, supporting his home team Congo and being there for the explosive final between Morocco and Senegal. Richie and Eddie are then joined by comedians Diesel and Travis Jay. They talked about their careers to date, what got them into stand-up and why they’re looking forward to 1Xtra's upcoming Comedy Gala at the Hackney Empire. For Timeline Talks this week Richie covered the Beckhams Drama and Sinners breaking Oscar history with 16 nominations.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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