Podcast
Korks Talks
Hosted by Korks Talks · EN
A podcast offering incisive commentary on arts and culture through reviews of books, exhibitions, theatre, television, and film.
Drawing on a range of sociopolitical insights, each episode critiques wider society through an analysis of the economy, technology, law, and the environment in which creative stories are set.
For all enquiries, please contact: korkstalks@gmail.com
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Round Up Review: 'La Fille du Regiment' at RBO and 'Swan Lake' at London Coliseum
1w ago00:25:03Tap to summarizeRound up review of opera comique 'La Fille du Regiment' (Daughter of the Regiment) at Royal Ballet & Opera (RBO) and the 'Swan Lake' ballet which was shown at the London Coliseum.
Transcribe →Korks' Currents: FIFA Fixing, European Staycations & Sjögren's syndrome
Jul 1100:27:08Tap to summarizeRandom chinwag about coloniality, sport, Europe, climate catastrophe and disease.
Transcribe →World Cup 2026 Match Review: Ghana v England (0 - 0)
Jun 2400:41:05Tap to summarizeRare episode of me reviewing a World Cup 2026 match: Ghana v England, who played yesterday and equalled at 0 - 0.
Transcribe →Review: 'The Christophers' at Finsbury Park Picturehouse
Jun 2200:44:37Tap to summarizeReview of Steven Soderbergh's film 'The Christophers' featuring Ian McKellen as 'Julian Sklar' and Michaela Coel as Lori Butler. Still showing at Finsbury Park Picturehouse.
Transcribe →Korks' Currents: Social Media Ban for Under 16s
Jun 2000:50:57Tap to summarizeAn episode discussing the ramifications of the UK's decision to ban social media for under-16s: the good, the bad, the ugly.
Transcribe →Review: 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
Jun 300:29:34Tap to summarizeReview of 'The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy' on Netflix.
Transcribe →Review: Kimberlé Crenshaw in conversation with Afua Hirsch at Southbank Centre
May 3100:46:01Tap to summarizeReview of civil rights advocate Kimberlé Crenshaw in conversation with writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch at the Queen Elizabeth Hall (Purcell Room) at Southbank Centre.
Transcribe →(Half) Review: 'Falling' on Channel 4
May 2100:28:53Tap to summarizeI'm halfway through 'Falling' on Channel 4 so I thought I'd share my thoughts so far! It features Paapa Essiedu (Father Hicks) and Keeley Hawes (Sister Ann) as they navigate a something story.
Transcribe →Review: 'Michael' biopic and a mild life update
May 1700:33:08Tap to summarizeReview of the 'Michael' biopic, lessons on manifestation and a mild life update.
Transcribe →Round-Up Review: FUZE, Netflix's 'Chess Mates' and new BBC Comedy Short 'Proper Ladies'
Apr 1900:27:49Tap to summarizeRound-up review of new film FUZE which is now in cinema, Netflix's 'Chess Mates' following the Hans Niemann cheating controversy and and BBC's comedy shorts 'Proper Ladies' written by Sabrina Ali who wrote 'Dugsi Dayz;
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